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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-09-03MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. September 3, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS.PRESENT: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: The minutes of August 20, 1969, were accepted as transcribed. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-6 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc. To permit the construction of a 208 unit apartment complex in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Dis- trict on approximately 8.30 acres of land. Located on the northeast corner of Warner Ave. and Edwards St. A legal de- scription is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Farrell, representing the appli- cant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 69-6 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received August 15, 1969, shall be the approved layout. 2. Edwards St. and Warner Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards at the time said parcel is developed. 7. The property shall participate in a local drainage assess- ment district at the time said parcel is developed. 8. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 9. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 10. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 11. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 12. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 13. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. Except within the front yard setback, in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. -1- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 2 14. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping con- structed or maintained over 32 feet high within a 10 ft. x 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of drive- ways and -streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangu- lar area at the intersection of streets. 15.-No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 16. A lighting system shall be installed within the pro- ject equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. 17. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for planned residential developments as adopted by the Planning Commission. 18. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 19. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 20. The intersection of the drives with Warner Ave. and Edwards St. shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer and the Planning Department. 21. The design of the 40 ft. turn -around at the end of the drive -way located in the center of the parcel shall be approved by the Fire Marshall. 22. A 6 ft. high perimeter wall shall be constructed along Edwards St. between the carports and the north property line. 23. A slope easement for protection of the slope along Ed- wards St. south of the flood control channel shall be dedicated to the City as deemed necessary by the Depart- ment of Public Works. 24. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The adjustment resulted in an improved plan by providing more adequate screening of the Flood Control Channel. ROLL CALL VOTE: ,/ AYES: McFarland, Loverjoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-27 Applicant: Wm. Lyon Development Co., Inc. To permit the division of a parcel of land into two separate parcels in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southwest corner of Warner Ave. and Springdale St. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. Robert Farrell, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-27 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Ave. and Springdale St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. -2- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 3 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is de- veloped. 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 flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district at the time each parcel is developed. 7. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior -to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 11. 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: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-48 - Continued Applicant: Lone Ranter Franchise Svstem To permit the construction and opera- tion of a restaurant in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Slater Ave. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-66 - Continued Applicant: Lone Ranger Franchise System To permit poles supporting a decorative trellis to encroach 3 ft. into the required 25 ft. front set- back, Section 9432.6.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Location and legal same as above. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant and there being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-48 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-66 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A REVISED PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of -Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-63 Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Jones To permit a 6 ft. high red- wood fence to be constructed within 8 ft. of the front pro- perty line in lieu of the required 15 ft. setback on a cul- de-sac lot with side -on garage in the R1 Single Family Dis- trict. Located at 22001 Balboa Circle. Legally described as Lot 22, Tract 3903. The hearing was opened to the audience. The Acting Secretary read three letters from abutting property owners opposing this request. There was no one present to represent the applicant and there being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that it was the consensus of the Planning Commis- sion, at their August 5, 1969, meeting, to not allow reduc- tions in the front yard setbacks for fence construction within any existing R1 tract. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-63 FOR THE REASONS: 1. It is the consensus of the Planning Commission not to allow a reduction in the front yard setbacks for fences after initial construction for the dwelling upon a lot. 2. Sufficient hardship was not demonstrated. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-67 Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Depina To permit a reduction in the required open space of 900 sq. ft. to 820 sq. ft. by a room addition in the rear yard in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located at 5501 Stardust Lane. Legally described as Lot 32, Tract 4370. audience. The hearing was opened to the Mr. Bates, representing the applicant, addressed the Board. He explained to the Board that with an accurate measurement of the existing rear yard setback, there existed 900 sq. ft. of open space. In view of this, Mr. Bates requested the application be withdrawn. Board discussion followed. Mr. McFarland informed the Board the plans on file in the Building Department indicates the rear yard setback to be 28 ft. and not 25 ft. 6 in. as shown on the plan with this request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LOVEJOY AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT A WITHDRAWAL OF THE AP- PLICATION FOR THE REASON: 1. No exception is required because the property has 900 sq. ft. of open space with an accurate rear yard measurement. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Palin -4- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-68 Applicant: Terry G. Hannum To permit a new attached garage to be constructed having a 7 ft. turning radius and a 3 ft. side yard setback in lieu of the required 25 ft. turning radius and 5 ft. side yard setback in the R1 Single Family Residence Dis- trict. Located north of Yorktown Ave., east side of Catfish Circle. Legally described as Lot 38, Tract 4744. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Hannum, the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-68 FOR THE REASON: 1. Sufficient hardship was not demonstrated. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-50 Applicant: Republic Homes Corporation To permit a 252 unit apartment complex to be constructed on a 9.1 acre parcel of land in the R3 Limited Multiple Family District. Located on the north side of Warner Ave. approximately 860 ft. west of Beach Blvd. Legally described as Block "B", Tract 195. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-70 Applicant: Republic Homes Corporation To permit 110" construction of detached carports on interior side and rear property lines within a 252 unit apartment complex in the R3 Limited Multiple Family District. Located on the north side of Warner Ave. approximately 860 ft. west of Beach Blvd. Legally described as Block "B", Tract 195. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mike Major, the property owner, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-50 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received September 2, 1969, shall be the ap- proved layout. 2. Warner Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improve- ments shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control -5- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 6 7. District standards and City standards at the time the par- cel is developed. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district at the time each parcel is developed. 9. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 10. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 11. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifica- tions provided by the Fire Department. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 13. Parking compound shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 14. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east and west property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common pro- perty line. Except within the front yard setback, -in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. 15. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping construc- ted or maintained over 32 feet high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 16. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 17. A lighting system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval. 18. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for planned residential developments as adopted by the Plan- ning Commission. 19. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 20. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 21. Easements for :utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.69-70 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Carports constructed on the property line shall be of maintenance free masonry material. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Palin -6- 9/3/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 3, 1969 Page 7 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-69 Applicant: La Cuesta To permit a reduction in the required minimum dimension of 25 ft. for the required 1200 sq. ft. open area per lot on 7 lots of a 127-lot subdivision. Such reduction varying between a minimum of 16 ft. to the required 25 ft. minimum dimension in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Located on the east side of Bushard St. south of Atlanta Ave. Legally described as Tract 6893. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant and there being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-69 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1969, TO ALLOW THE STAFF TIME TO MEET WITH THE DEVELOPER TO DISCUSS SETBACKS AND OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-28 Applicant: K-D Ventures To permit the division of a parcel of land into two legal parcels in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southeast corner of Atlanta Ave. and Beach Blvd. A legal description is on file in the Plan- ning Department Office. Ralph Van Buskirk, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY -MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-28 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1969. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-29 Applicant: K-D Ventures To permit a division of a parcel of land into three legal parcels in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located at the southeast corner of Atlanta Ave. and Beach Blvd. A legal description is on file in the Plan- ning Department Office. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-28 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 1969. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 1 L 1i(;410/xv9 ames Pa in ante c ar an Acting Secretary Chairman -7- 9/3/69-BZA