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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-08-13MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, August 13, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: July 23, July 30, 1969, were accepted as transcribed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-52 Applicant: G. A. Baletka To permit a patio cover to be construc- ted to within 5 ft. of the side yard in lieu of the required 10 ft. setback as per Area Variance 67-8 in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Five Harbors Dr., approximately 100 ft. east of Beachwood Lane. Legally de- scribed as lot 24, Tract 6309. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Baletka addressed the Board and answered various questions. He presented a letter from Armour Development Co. stating that the deed restrictions did not pro- hibit the location of the proposed patio cover. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-52 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The support posts shall be removable and the maximum design roof load shall,be from 10 to 20 pounds. 2. Article 9103.2.1.1(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-41 Applicant: Alpha Beta Acme Markets, Inc. To permit the construction of an Alphys sit-down restaurant in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Loca- ted on the west side of Springdale St., approximately 660 ft. south of Edinger Ave. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-23 Applicant: Alpha Beta Acme Markets, Inc. To permit a division of land of approxi- mately .75 acre parcel of land into two separate parcels in the C4 Highway Commercial and RA Residential Agricultural Districts. Located on the west side of Springdale St. 660 ft. south of Edinger Ave. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing on Use Permit No. 69-41 was opened to the audience. Mr. Henry Gillespie, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Board reviewed several corrections to be made to the plot plan with Mr. Gillespie. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. -1- 8/13/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1969 Page 2 Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-41 TO AUGUST 20, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO MAKE THE CHANGES ON THE PLOT PLAN AS SUGGESTED BY THE BOARD. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO.69-23 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Springdale St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards across both parcels at the time either parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 7. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection. 8. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-43 Applicant: Atlantic Richfield Co. To permit the construction of a service station in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Loca- ted on the northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Hunt- ington Ave. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. It was noted by the Secretary that a request for continuance had been made by the applicant. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-43 TO AUGUST 20, 1969, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Harlow -2- 8/13 /69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1969 Page 3 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-62 Applicant: Leonard D. Sova To permit a free-standing pole sign with a height of 58 ft. in lieu of the required 50 ft. height limit in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located north of Ellis Ave., west of Beach Blvd. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Sova and Jack Lloyd addressed the Board and answered various questions. It was noted by the Secretary that when the sign was originally constructed it was approximately 68 ft. in height. Heath Sign Co. requested permission to allow the sign to remain at its present height. This application was denied by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, Planning Commission and the City Council. It was the consensus of the Board that approval at this time would be contrary to the desires of the Planning Commission and the City Council. Also that it would be setting a precedent. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-62 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has not demonstrated a hardship. 2. Approval of the request could set a precedent for future requests. 3. The request is not in line with the newly adopted sign ordinance. 4. Approval will be inconsistant with past decisions of the Board of Zoning Adjustments, Planning Commission and City Council. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-61 Applicant: Chris Lieshout To permit a reduction in the required 5 ft. side and rear yard setbacks for accessory buildings to 15 inches for a 5 ft. x 8 ft. structure with a maximum height of 9 ft. at the peak of the roof in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the south side of Rembrandt Dr., approxi- mately 200 ft. east of Van Dyke Lane. Legally described as Lot 62 of Tract 3862. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Lieshout addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mrs. Gallagher and Mrs. McCann, neigh- bors, spoke in favor of this request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW .AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.69-61 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The structure shall be removed prior to August 1, 1974. -3- 8/13/69-BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1969 Page 4 AND FOR THE REASONS: 1. This structure was built 5 years ago at which time the Code allowed 110" side and rear yard setbacks and enforce- ment at that time was not stringent for this type of structure. 2. If there has not been a problem over the past 5 years from the neighborhood, it appears reasonable that this request should be granted for a limited period of time. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: Gerarden ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-45 Applicant: Standard Oil Co. of California To permit the construction and operation of a 3-bay service station in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the southwest corner of Warner Ave. and Golden West St. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The Acting Secretary read a letter from the Chairman of the Planning Commission re- questing that this use permit be referred to the Planning Commission. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Lauderback and Mr. Blumberg, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. They expressed concern over the possible delay and indicated that any great delay could possibly mean that construction of the shopping center would not proceed. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-45 TO AUGUST 20, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO CONTACT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SEE IF HE WISHES TO PURSUE HIS REQUEST AND IF SO, THE PLANNING DEPART- MENT WOULD SET THE MATTER FOR PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSION AND THAT ACTION BY THE BOARD, AT THE AUGUST 20,1969, MEETING WOULD BE FOR REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS Lovejoy, Harlow USE PERMIT NO. 69-32 Applicant: Major D Corporation It was noted by the secre- tary that the City Council, at their August 4, 1969, meeting approved Use Permit No. 69-32 and a condition of approval was that the Board of Zoning Adjustments review the applica- tion to establish conditions of approval. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-32 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Holland Drive shall be fully improved to City standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main exten- sions. -4- 8/13/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1969 Page 5 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be ap- proved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 6. Soil reports as required by the Building Department shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979 except such deviations as approved by the City Council under Conditional Exception No. 69-44. 10. An 8 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the east property line; a 6 ft. high masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and west property lines. The height of said wall shall be such that the top is measured from the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 13. All lighting shall be directed away from adjoining resi- dential properties. 14. All private drives shall be twenty (20) feet in width. 15. All driveway locations and specifications shall be subject to approval by the City Traffic Engineer. 16. All open court areas and setbacks not used for off-street parking shall be landscaped and permanently maintained. 17. The policy restrictions as submitted to the City Council shall be submitted to the Planning Department to be in- cluded as a part of Use Permit No. 69-32 prior to issuance of building permits. 18. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department incorporating the above changes prior to issuance of building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 69-9 Applicant: S & S Construction Co. A revised plot plan was submitted to the Board for review. It was noted that several minor changes had been made to the plan but that the changes were not sub- stantial. It was the consensus of the Board that the revised plan was acceptable. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE THE REVISED PLOT PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 69-9 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The proposed sign shall comply with the sign code which permits 200 sq. ft. -5- 8/13/69-BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1969 Page 6 2. The setback of the houses shall conform to the require- ments of the R1 zone. 3. Driveway locations and specifications shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 4. All buildings and structures to be displayed as a part of the models shall.conform to all applicable City Ordinances. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Lovejoy, Harlow NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. �c1xv Richard A. Harlow, Secretary Charles Gera den, Acting Chairman -6- 8/13/69-BZA