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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-01-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach i - California McFarland, Cook, Palin MINUTES: On motion by Cook and second by Palin, minutes for December 17, December 24, December 31, 1969, and January 7, 1970, were accepted as transcribed. USE PERMIT NO. 70-3 Applicant: Beacon Bay Enterprises, Inc. To permit the construction of a full service car wash and dispensing of gasoline. Located at the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-1 Applicant: Beacon Bay Enterprises, Inc. To permit a division of land of a legal parcel of land into two legal parcels of land. Located 280 ft. east of Brookhurst Street and 300 ft. south of Adams Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the City Council had adopted a moratorium on issuance of all building permits on subject property unless a use permit is first obtained for the use. Also, the Planning Commission has requested that the Board refer all applications for use permits on this property to them for decision. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY COOK TO REFER USE PERMIT NO. 70-3 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-1 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR DECISION AT THEIR FEBRUARY 3, 1970, MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin _NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-1 Applicant: Michael Duffy To permit an amendment to UV No. 760 as previously approved by the Planning Commission for construction of a new church at the northeast corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue 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. -1- 1/21/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 21, 1970 Page No. 2 Father Duffy and John Bartlett, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Father Duffy was informed that the City is drafting service station standards which at this time precludes the construction at the intersections of any secondary highway. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-1 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Heil Avenue, Springdale Street, Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane 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. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through theCity of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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 assess- ment district. 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. 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979- 9. Parking compounds shall be screened with a -combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 10. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed or maintained over 3yz 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 inter- section of streets. 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 1/21/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 21, 1970 Page No. 3 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-1 Applicant: Huntington Pacific Corp. To permit an increase in the height of an existing wall from 4 ft. to 5.4 ft. and adding to such wall a sign having an area of 44 sq. ft. Such sign is to be designed as existing wall and constructed of the same material and finish. Overall height of the wall and sign will not exceed a height of 8 ft. 4 in. Located on the southwest side of Pacific Coast Highway at the intersection of 8th Street in the Cl Neighborhood Commercial District. A legal description is on file in the'Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. Mrs. Tovatt, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and asked to'see'the plans and asked the reason given by the applicant for the added height. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-1 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The addition to the wall and sign area is not excessive and is attractive. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-2 Applicant: Coogan & Walters To permit the construction of a 122,000 sq. ft. commercial building on a 11.5 acre parcel of land. Located at the southwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Magnolia Street 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. Priest, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. -3- 1/21/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 21, 1970 Page No. 4 Board discussion followed. A MOTION:WAS MADE ­BY COOK -AND SE- CONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-2 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Garfield Ave. and Magnolia Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards. Improvements shall in- clude 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 approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Depart- ment. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 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. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications pro- vided by the Fire Department. 9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979- 10. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the west property line. The hei ht 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. 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. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held udder the same ownership, shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded, Application shall be filed by February 3, 1970. 14. All the above conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Department. 15. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 16. The plot plan received January 21, 1970, shall be the approved layout. -4- 1/21/70 - BZA 3 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 21, 1970 Page No. 5 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-2 Applicant: Wilkes & Steinbrueck - Architects To permit the construction of carports at "0" side and rear yard property lines in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback and within 10 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the required 50 ft. setback for detached carports. Such construction to be within a 120 unit apartment complex. Located at the southeast corner of Garfield Avenue and Magnolia Street in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-1 Applicant: Wilkes & Steinbrueck - Architects To permit the construction of a 120 unit apartment complex on approximately 5.5 acres of land. Located at the southeast corner of Garfield Avenue and Magnolia Street in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. A legal description is on file in the Planning Department Office. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Steinbrueck, representing the applicant and Mr. Weissman addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. Weissman then made a presentation to the Board and the homeowners present on the proposed development. Mr. Steinbrueck displayed the plans and answered various questions asked by the home owners abutting subject property. Mr. Gibbs, representing the home owners submitted a petition to the Board opposing the proposed development as it was,.a violation of the zoning principal. The Board informed the home owners that the appeal period on the zone change has expired but that any or all conditions of approval by the Board for Conditional Exception 70-2 and Use Permit 70-1 could be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days of the Board decision. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board -discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-2 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The carports located on the property lines shall be constructed of maintenance free masonry material that is compatible with the existing block wall on adjacent property. -Such material shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on site prior to construction. -5- 1/21/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, January 21, 1970 Page No. 6 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A-.MOTION�_WAS MADE'BY.,MCFARLAND "AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT_NO. 70-1 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Magnolia St. shall be dedicated 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 approved 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 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. 8. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 9. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979• 10. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and east property lines., 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. 11. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed or maintained over 3/ ft. high within a 10 ft. by 10 f t. tri- angular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 12. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 15. All of the above -conditions shall be complied with prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Department. I. 16. A plan depicting the design and location of the trash collec- tion areas shall be submitted to the Board for approval. 17. Speed bumps shall be installed within the driveways to control traffic speed. 18. The plan received January 9, 1970, shall be the approved layout. ROLL ---,CALL -VOTE: AYES; McFarland, Cook, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, James W. Palin Acting Secretary THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Daniel McFarland Chairman