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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-03-11MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Cook, Palin The meeting was called to order by Chairman Daniel McFarland. A motion was made by Cook and seconded by Patin to adcept the minutes of January 14, 21, and 28, 1970, as transcribed. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-6 Applicant: Diversified Shopping Centers, Inc, To allow a division of land into two separate parcels. Located at the northeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Magnolia Street. Mr. Ranny Draper, representing the applicant; addressed the Board and answered various questions. It was noted that reciprocal driveway easements were not shown on the plot plan.' The suggested conditions of approval were discussed and amended, Chief Spickard, Fire Department, discussed the water main location with the Board and Mr. Draper. It was felt that an easement was necessary in order that the loop system may be located for utilization by both Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. The parking requirements were discussed and it was noted that the present Parcel 1 plot plan showed a deficiency in parking spaces. The suggested conditions of approval were discussed and amended. It was felt a revised plot plan should be submitted showing the deletion of the 50' X 80' satellite building, thus providing sufficient space for additional parking spaces and the reciprocal driveways. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-6 TO MARCH 25, 1970, TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR A REVISED PLOT PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED AND A USE PERMIT TO BE FILED ON SUBJECT PROPERTY. -1- 3/11/70 - BZA Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments March 11, 1970 Page 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-10 Applicant: E. G, Bixler To permit an addition to a dwelling to have a 3 ft. setback from rear property line in lieu of the required 5 ft. rear yard setback for dwellings abutting permanent open space. Located at 8651 Royer Circle, Huntington Beach, California. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant was present and addressed the Board. Mr. Patin advised that it is the desire of the Planning Commission not to permit encroachment into the required 5 ft. rear yard setback when such lot is abutting permanent open spce . Mr, Bixler stated he felt the 3 ft. setback was necessary to obtain the wanted space and that it would be an additional expense to alter the design of the standard rectangular room. He also stated the house was located on the lot in such a way that it would not be possible to relocate this proposed room. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed. Mr. Patin advised that less than one year ago the City ordinance had been amended to allow a 5 ft, setback rather than 10 ft. and that the Planning Commission did not wish to allow a further reduction in the required setback. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY COOK TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-10 FOR THE REASON: 1. The applicant failed to show sufficient hardship as economics can not be considered. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Cook, Palin -2- 3111/70 - BZA Minutes• Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments March 11, 1970 Page 3 PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-3 Applicant: Levitz Furniture Company To permit the enclosure of an existing railroad dock area and a compacting machine with trash storage. Located on the north side of Edinger Avenue, west of Gothard Street, The Chairman opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Tom Short, representing the applicant, addressed the Board. The Board noted that materials to be used on the proposed structures were not specified on the plot plan. Chief Spickard, Fire Dept., explained the open space and material requirements in regard to the proposed plans. Mr. Short explained the operation of the baler and trash storage area, and stated that masonry block walls would not be a suitable material as the fork lift would be constantly bumping into the walls, thereby, chipping the masonry. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. Mr. Palin stated the Planning Department could not accept a wood -structure as it would be incompatible with the existing structure and because of the unique use, the wood would be in constant disrepair. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY COOK TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-3 &KITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The trash baler area in front of the building shall be enclosed with a tilt -up panel concrete wall, the color being compatible with the existing structure, and being no more than 8 ft. in height. 2. The trash enclosure at the rear of the existing structure shall be surrounded by a 6 ft. high redwood or cedar solid fence and shall be permanently maintained. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN TO AMEND CONDITION -- NO. 2 AS FOLLOWS: THE STORAGE AREA SHALL BE OF CONCRETE TILT -UP MATERIAL THE SAME AS THE BALER AREA AND 6 FT. IN HEIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The Planning Department cannot accept the wood structure as it would be incompatible with the existing structure and, because of the unique use, the wood would be in constant disrepair. -3- 3/11/70 - BZA 1 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments March 11, 1970 Page 4 THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AS ORIGINALLY STATED: AYES: McFarland, Cook NOES: Patin THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Daniel McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -4- 3/11/70 - BZA