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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-01MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin USE PERMIT NO. 70-10 - Continued Applicant: W. E. Marcus To permit the sale of automobiles and mobile homes combined with a small service facility in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Blvd., approximately 100 ft. north of the centerline of Aldrich St. The Chairman read the request, and opened the hearing to the audience. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant had revised the plot plan as requested. addressed the Board. the hearing was closed. Mr. W. E. Marcus, applicant, There being no other comments, Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-10 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Blvd. shall be fully improved to City and/or State standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, street signs, 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 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. 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 2 11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 12. The Plot Plan received March 30, 1970, shall be the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-12 Applicant: Charles A. Walker To permit a carport to be constructed having a 20 ft. driveway entered directly from the street in lieu of the 22 ft. required setback. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-13 Applicant: Charles A. Walker To permit the construction of a carport in lieu of the required garage in the Rl Single Family Residence District. Located at 6072 Shelly Drive, corner of Bolsa Park Lane. These items were tabled until later in the meeting to be reviewed in conjunction with Mrs. Walker's home occupation. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-13 Applicant: Richard L. Zylstra To permit the second story portion of the dwelling to cantilever three feet over a: garage to within seven feet of the rear property line in lieu of the required ten foot setback in the R2 Two Family Residence District. Located on the west side of California Street, approximately 54 feet north of Knoxville Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Zylstra, applicant, addressed the Board and stated he felt the development would be an asset to the City. Mr. DeGuelle spoke in opposition, stating there were presently only single story structures in the area and this exception would be setting a precedent. Mr. McFarland advised that the existing zoning in the area permitted two-story dwellings. Mr. DeGuelle advised he was thinking of a different location, and=had no objection to the property in question. -2- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 3 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. 70-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received March 18, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. All applicable City ordinances shall be complied with. FOR THE REASONS: 1. Encroachments of this type are permitted in the R3 zone. 2. The easement over the front of subject property requiring a 20 ft. front yard setback has created a hardship on the development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-14 Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the sale of used cars in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-4 Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the sale of used cars within the 50 ft. front yard setback in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Beach Blvd., approximately 800 ft. south of Ellis Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The Board advised the applicant that the plot plan was not complete as parking, setbacks, landscaping, arrangement of display, and driveways were not shown. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 70-14 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-4 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON APRIL 8, 1970, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 4 USE PERMIT NO. 70-11 Applicant: W-E Enterprises, Inc. To permit a retail dry- cleaning establishment in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. Located on the west side of Edwards Street, 135 ft. north of McFadden Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Gerald Edwards, representing the applicant, addressed the Board. The Acting Secretary advised Mr. Edwards that the existing parking does not conform to code or the existing plot plan on subject property. The conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 65-17, being the original use permit on subject property, were discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-11 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All conditions of Use Permit No. 65-17 shall be complied with prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 2.=_The revised plot plan approved for Use Permit No. 65-17 shall remain the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-16 Annlicant: Christiana Community Builders. Inc. To permit construction of carports at the rear property line in lieu of the required ten foot rear yard setback. Also, to permit the construction of detached accessory buildings within ten feet of the front property line in lieu of the required 50 foot front yard setback. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-12 Applicant: Christiana Community Builders, Inc. To permit the construction of 234 units on one parcel of land in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residende District.as required by ordinance. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-10 Applicant: Christiana Community Builders, Inc. To allow a division of land of one legal parcel into two separate parcels. -4- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. John Mandrell, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the requests. The Acting Secretary advised that this project was originally approved by Use Permit No. 69-4 in February, 1969, and the present application is for reapproval as a result of the new Apartment Standards which has been adopted by the Planning Commission requiring a revision of the plans. Discussion was held pertaining to the driveway widths. Mr. Mandrell informed the Board that the drives had been revised to conform with the code, Public street dedication will be made a condition of the division of land application. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70 -16' WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The carports along the lot line shall be constructed of maintenance free masonry material. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The ordinance requiring a 50-ft. setback was not intended to cover this situation, therefore it is impractical. 2. The carports constructed along the side property line will serve as a physical separation from the adjacent commercial property. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Pacific Coast Highway and the proposed street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City, County and/or State 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. -5- 4/l/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 11 1970 Page No. 6 8. A soil report as required by the Department of Public Works and the Building Department shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. 9. All utilities shall be installed underground. 10. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. 11. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979• 12. There shall be no fence, structure, or landscaping constructed or maintained over 3/z ft. high within a 10 ft.-X 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. X 25 ft. tri- angular area at the intersection of streets. 13. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 15. All required setbacks shall be complied with or 'a- - conditional exception shall be filed with the Board of Zoning Adjustments and approved. 16. Driveway widths shall conform to the amended widths shown on the plot plan. 17. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel from the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded, prior to framing inspection. 18. Plot plan received March 24, 1970, shall be the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-10 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Pacific Coast Highway and the proposed street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and County standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, and fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 2. Street sections shall be determined by soil "R" value and traffic index. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works Standards. -6- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday April 1, 1970 Page No. � 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 9. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. 10. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection on any parcel. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-9 - Continued Applicant: S.D.C. Inc. To allow a division of land -of a 6.5 ac. parcel of land into three legal parcels. The applicant was not present. Discussion was held by the Board. Drainage on the parcels was considered. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-9 TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON APRIL 8, 1970, AND TO NOTIFY THE APPLICANT OF THE REQUIRED CHANGES TO BE MADE ON THE PLOT PLAN AND SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE APRIL 8,'1970, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-11 - Continued Applicant: Robert H. Lund To permit the construction of a fence within 10 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the required 15 ft. front yard setback. Located on the west side of Edgewater Lane, 100 ft. south of Morning Star Drive. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The applicant -was not present, and as there was no one present -to speak -in favor or opposition of the request, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. It was advised that all walls in the neighborhood have a setback of 15 ft. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-11 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: . -7- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 8 1. The applicant did not demonstrate sufficient hardship. 2. The recent ordinance amendment to allow a reduction in the required 15 ft. setback was only for initial construc- tion on five or more contiguous legal building sites and not for developed areas. AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-7 Applicant: P.B.S. Corporation To permit a fence over 42" in height within 10 ft. of the front property line in the Rl - Single Family Residence District. Located on the west side of Bushard St., north of Atlanta Avenue. The Chairman read the re- quest and Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-7 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The fence on Lot 13 shall be moved to within 7 ft. of the north.property line to include the required 900 sq. ft. of open space on that portion of the lot. 2. Plot plan received March 26, 1970, shall be the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-12 Applicant: Charles A. Walker In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-13 Applicant: Charles A. Walker In Conjunction With HOME OCCUPATION REVIEW Mrs. Julie Walker Conditional Exception No. 70-12 and Use Permit No. 70-13 had been continued from earlier in the meeting to be heard in conjunction with Mrs. Walker's home occupation. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. and Mrs. Walker addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. Walker stated that the garage is presently being used as a room in which Mrs. Walker has her home occupation. Also, that the final electrical inspection has been made on the remodeling. The plans for the proposed carport were dis- cussed and Mr. Walker presented snapshots taken of the garage as it exists after remodeling. The Board advised Mrs. Walker that the carport should have been constructed prior to utilizing the garage for the home occupation. -8- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday April 11 1970 Page No. Discussion was held pertaining to the design and the length of time necessary to complete construction of the carport. Mrs. Walker stated that she has approximately five customers per week who are neighbors who walk to her residence; thus, no vehicular traffic problem. She has two chairs so as to handle more than one customer at a time. There are no signs on the property. the hearing was closed. There being no further comments, Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received April 1, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The portion of the new driveway within public right- of-way shall be to Department of Public Works specifi- cations. FOR THE REASON: 1. The applicant proposed to construct a carport with a similar setback as other carports and garages in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE THE HOME OCCUPATION USE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Review will be made within 90 days to insure construction of the carport is proceeding without undue delay. FOR THE REASONS: 1. The home occupation involves five or six persons per week who are neighbors that walk to her home causing no vehicular traffic. 2. The use appears to comply with all conditions of the home occupation permit with the exception of the required parking stalls; however, the applicant has applied for a permit to construct a carport. -9- 4/1/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 1, 1970 Page No. 10 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary 4`l Daniel W. McFarland Chairman -10- 4/1/70 - BZA