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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-11-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. Wednesday, November 19, 1969 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Cook, Harlow MINUTES: On motion by Harlow and seconded by Cook, the minutes for October 29, 1969, were accepted as transcribed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-82A Applicant: Joe Evans To permit a reduction in the exterior side yard setback to 4 ft. in lieu of the required 10 ft. set- back. Located at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Aldrich St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 69-59 Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the construction of a John Henry Restaurant. Located on the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Aldrich St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Robert Stevens and Joe Evans, re- presenting the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. Bragg, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and objected to the reduction of the side yard setback. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.69-82A FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The building can be made to conform to code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 69-59 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A REVISED PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-62 Applicant: Leonard E. Lichter To permit the construction of a re- tail motor cycle sales and service facility. Located on the north side of Warner Ave. approximately 300 ft. west of Beach Blvd. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. A legal descrip- tion is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Lichter, Dave Alexander, J.N. Park and Mrs. M.V. Tambolleo, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. -1- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 2 There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 69-62 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Warner Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improve- ments shall include street trees, 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 said parcel is developed. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 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 at the time said parcel is developed. 6. 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. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 9. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 11. All of the above conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 69-63 Applicant: Palos Verdes Developers. To permit the construction of a 203 unit apartment complex. Located on the south side of Heil Ave., approximately'660 ft. east of Algonquin St. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. the audience. The hearing was opened to Mr. Meine and Mr. Hales, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO.69-63 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Heil Ave., LeGrand Lane and Prairie Ave. shall be dedi- cated and fully improved to City standards. 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. 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 Depart- ment. -2- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 3 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground. 8. 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. 9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 10. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east pro- perty line. The hei ht of said wall shall be such that the top will be six feet above the highest ground sur- face within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. 11. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping con- structed or maintained over 32 ft. high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of drive- ways. 12. The driveway parallel to the east property line shall be 33 ft. wide. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 14. The applicant shall record reciprocal easements for common use of the driveways by adjacent property owners. 15. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits. 16. The above conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-84 Aonlicant: Melven Genser Sign To permit a 200 sq. ft. temporary directional sign within 200 ft. of the property zoned for and used as residential property. Located at the southwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Glencoe Ave. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Murphy and Mr. Leway, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. Henry Stout, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board stating his opposition as he feels the sign is unattractive and situated too close to his property. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY COOK TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-84 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. This sign would infringe on the privacy of the adjacent property owner. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-85 Applicant: Thomas F. McLaughlin To permit a relocation of driveway to an existing garage from a site -on entry to be entered directly from a street having a 20 ft. setback in lieu of the required 22 ft. setback. Located on the east side of Baxter Circle, 130 ft. from center line of Armada Dr., in the R1 Single Family Residence District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. McLaughlin addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-85 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The curb, gutter and driveway within the right-of-way shall be rebuilt to Department of Public Works require- ments and the existing driveway on the lot shall be removed and replaced with landscaping. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-86 Applicant: Dr. Joseph Scheitzach To permit an 8 ft. high block wall in lieu of the permitted 6 ft. high block wall. Located at 17220 Courtney Lane approximately120 ft. south of the intersection of Edgewater Lane in the RI Single Family Residence District. Legally described as Lot 3, Tract 5667. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dr. Scheitzach addressed the Board and answered various questions. He stated that he preferred to add onto the existing wall but inasmuch as he did not own the wall he was not sure if it would be possible. Therefore, the fence was constructed. Mr. Cavallo-and Mr. Woods, adjacent property owners, addressed the Board and spoke in favor of the request. It was noted by the Board that the City was concerned with the appearance of the arterial highways and that if everyone backing onto the highways were to build over -height fences, it could create an unsightly situation. The Board also felt that ownership of the existing wall should be determined and if possible, the applicant should be permitted to add onto the wall with the same building materials. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY HARLOW TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-86 TO NOVEMBER 26, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP OF THE EXISTING WALL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-82 Applicant: Macco Corporation To permit screening of open carports with fencing and/or landscaping in lieu of the requirement that car- ports be enclosed on three sides. Also, to permit a 6 ft. high trash enclosure to be constructed 4 ft. from the front property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. front yard setback. These requests apply to a 232 unit apartment complex. Located south of Warner Ave., approximately 660 ft. west of Edwards in the R3 Limited Multiple Family District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Joe Gabaldon, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Board expressed concern over how the carports would look when viewed from Warner Ave. Also, that the placement of the trash collection area was undesirable. There being no further comment, the hear- ing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST TO PERMIT SCREENING OF OPEN CARPORTS WITH FENCING AND/OR LANDSCAPING WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The carports facing the streets shall be inspected in the field after construction and approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR A 6 FT. HIGH TRASH ENCLOSURE WITH REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK. It was noted that the trash collection area located at the southwest corner of Warner Ave. and St. George Lane should be deleted from the plan and one of the open parking spaces between the carports on the opposite side of the drive should be used as a trash collection area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-83 Applicant: Westport Enterprises, Inc. To permit 110" setback for carports con- structed on interior and rear property lines in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback within a 242 unit apartment complex. Located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Ave., approximately 995 ft. south of Warner Ave., in the R2 Two Family Residence District and R3 Limited Multiple Family District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 69-60 Applicant: Westport Enterprises, Inc. To permit the construction of a 242 unit apartment complex on approximately 8.3 acres of land. Location and legal description same as above. In Conjunction With -5- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 6 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-33 Applicant: Westport Enterprises, Inc. To allow a division of land into three separate parcels of approximately 8.3 acre par- cel of land. Location and legal description same as above. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Gruber, Don Greek and Al Rabalis, representing the applicant, and Mr. Clendennan, property owner, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. William Wolz, President of Prestige Homeowners Association, filed a petition in opposition and requested the following: 1. All trash facilities be removed from the eastern boun- dary of the complex. 2. The parking structures be setback five (5) feet from the easterly wall and suitable plantings be installed and maintained by the developer as a screen or, 3. The parking structures be allowed a zero rear yard set- back but, such structures be limited to only one-half of the length of the property line of each abutter while the remaining length of property line be planted and maintained by the developer. 4. In the event that the parking structures be allowed a zero rear yard setback, the developer will be required to take measures to prevent roof run-off of rain, into adjoining property, under any anticipated rainfall con- dition. Mr. Stan Cramm, adjacent home- owner, questioned the zoning pattern of the entire hill. Mr. Berganz, homeowner, objected to the 110" setback as he felt it would be damaging to -landscaping. Mr. Beeman, homeowner, asked what the elevation of the project would be. The developer agreed to relocate the -carports away from the property line on the east side of the driveway. The density of parcel 3 was questioned and it was determined that the density exceeded that which is permitted by Ordinance; therefore, the num- ber of units on that parcel would have to be reduced. along the east property line scaping and that the laundry be relocated. the hearing was closed. It was noted that a 2 ft. strip could be installed with land - and trash collection areas could There being no further comment, Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION NO. 69-83, USE PERMIT NO. 69-60 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 69-33 TO NOVEMBER 26, 1969, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE DEVELOPER AND HOMEOWNERS TO ARRIVE AT SOME AGREEMENT ON THE TREATMENT OF THE CARPORTS AND WALL ALONG THEIR COMMON PROPERTY LINE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. -6- 11/19/69-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, November 19, 1969 Page 7 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-88 Applicant: Arch B. Bryant To permit a portion of the required 600 sq. ft. of open space to be positioned upon the front 1/3 of the lot in lieu of the requirement that such open space be provided within the rear 2/3 of such lot. Located on the northeast corner of 14th St. and Orange Ave. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. & Mrs. Bryant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 69-88 FOR THE REASON: 1. Sufficient open space has been provided elsewhere on the lot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 69-26 Applicant: Melvin Harper To allow a Christmas Tree sales lot. Located at 19363 Brookhurst St. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. Mr. Harper addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY HARLOW AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.69-26 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All provisions of Section 2735.24 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Harlow THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. . Richard ar ow Dani6l McFarland Secretary Chairman -7- 11/19/69-BZA