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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-9 - Continued Applicant: Donald E. Loeffler To permit the following: a) 14 ft. between exterior walls of main dwellings in lieu of the required 15 feet; b) a minimum dimension of 17 feet for the required open space in lieu of the required 20 feet. Located at the northwest corner of California Street and Joliet Avenue. The hearing was reopened to the audience. The Acting Secretary gave a brief history of subject property stating that a previous application had been heard before the Planning Commisson and denied; however, at that time the request was for 2 units over the garage having the same yard dimension rather than the one unit within this request. Mr. Loeffler, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-9 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The garage is existing 14' from the main dwelling. 2. The open space is existing with the 17' minimum dimension. 3. Approval is for only one unit over existing garage and will not affect the existing open space. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-17 - Continued Applicant: Saddleback Development Corporation To permit a 3 foot interior side yard setback in lieu of the required 4 foot setback and to allow a portion of the required 600 square feet of open space :o be within the front 1/3 of the lot in lieu of the requirement that such open space be provided within the rear 2/3 ot'-: such lot. Located on the west side of 16th St., 50 feet north of Walnut Avenue in the R4 - Multiple Family Residence District. -1- 4/15/70 -- BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Page No. 2 Wednesday, April 15, 1970 audience. the applicant has requested April 22, 1970, meeting. The hearing was opened to the The Acting Secretary advised that that this item be continued to the As there was no one present to speak in favor or opposition of the request, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-17 TO THE APRIL 22, 1970, MEETING AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-14 - Continued Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the sale of used cars in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-4 - Continued Applicant: Joe Evans To permit the sale of used cars within the 50foot front yard setback in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. McCall, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The suggested conditions of approval were discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-14 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State 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 at the time each parcel is developed. -2- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 3 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. 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 at the time each 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 each parcel is developed. 10. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 11. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 12. No structures, other than those shown on the apprcved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 14. A Division of Land application, separating this pal-cel from the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with Section 9432 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-10 - Continued Applicant: Burton M. Billon To permit a temporary agricultural stand in the C2 - Community Business District. Located on the west side of r(agnolia street, approx. 150 feet north of Warner Avenue. The Chairman read the request. Mr. Billon, applicant, addre::sed the Board and submitted a grower's lease obtained from the -3- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 4 property owner. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-10 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Section 9730.25.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code must be complied with. 2. The temporary stand shall be located no closer than 25 feet from the existing right-of-way line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-19 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht and Anthony Bartoli To permit carports to be constructed on the property line in lieu of the required 5 foot side yard setback and 10 foot rear yard setback. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-17 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht and AnthonyBartoli To permit the construction of 102 two -bedroom apartment units on 5.54 acres of land in the R2 - Two Family Residence District. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-11 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht and AnthonyBartoli To allow a.division of a 4.45 ac. parcel of land into four separate parcels. The hearing was opened to the audience for Conditional Exception No. 70-19 and Use Permit No. 70-17. The Acting Secretary gave the applicant a copy of the Standards For Apartment Developments recently adopted by the Planning Commission. Mr. Stellrecht, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The suggested conditions of approval were discussed. The Acting Secretary advised that the minimum required open space is not satisfied on two of the parcels; however, it could be obtained from the remaining two parcels which have more open space than is required. It was also advised that parking requirements are not met on parcels 1 and 4. Mr. Stellrecht advised that the division of land is for financing purposes only and they will not be selling the lots separately. -4- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 5 There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-199 USE PERMIT NO. 70-179 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-119 TO THE APRIL 22, 1970, MEETING TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: - AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-18 Applicant: Recreational Vehicles (Dale Turner) To permit a waiver of the required 3 foot strip of landscaping along frontage as required by Section 9432.3(c) to permit display and storage of vehicles. Located on the west side of Beach Blvd. approximately 450 feet south of Ellis Avenue in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Turner, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. He stated that all requirements for three foot strips of landscaping in the area have been waived. The Chairman advised that the only landscape requirement in,the area which has been waived is Terry Buick for a period of one year. All other dealers in the area have been notified to provide the required three foot strip of landscaping. The applicant stated that the building is located so near the front of the lot that by providing the required three ft. of landscaping, there would not be sufficient turning radius for the display of vehicles, and the building would probably be condemned within one year and rebuilt. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. The Acting Secretary felt the landscaping is necessary as we are trying to beautify the City of providing the required landscaping and there is not sufficient hardship to justify a waiver of such landscaping requirement.. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-18 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has not shown sufficient hardship. 2. It is felt that the three ft. landscaped strip is necessary to improve the appearance of the used car lots along Beach Blvd. -5- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 6 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-16 Applicant: Louis Shoall Miller, A.I.A. To.permit the construction of a twenty-eight unit apartment building in the R3 - Limited Multiple Family Residence District. Located on the West side of Green Street, 360 ft. south of Warner Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Miller, applicant, was present and explained the request. The Acting Secretary issued a copy of the Standards for Apartment Developments recently adopted by the Planning Commission to Mr. Miller. A plot plan for the garage was submitted to the Board. The Board advised that the turning radius was short in one area. Mr. Miller felt this could be adjusted without any problem. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-16 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received March 30, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Green Street 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. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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. 7. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easemert. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. -6- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 7 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. 11. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 13. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed 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. 14. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. . 15. 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. 16. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for apartment developments as adopted by the Palnning Commission. 17. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 18. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-18 Applicant: Gino's Inc. To permit -the construction of a restaurant in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. Located on the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Holt Street. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience.. Mr. Robert McMahon, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions.. The suggested conditions of approval were discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. -7- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 8 A MOTION WAS u1ilE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT `?0. 70-18 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received April 6, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Beach Blvd. and Holt Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State 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. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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. 7. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 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. 11. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 13. Parking compounds shall be scredned with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department and Department of Public Works. 14. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the 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 property line. Except within the front 10 ft. on the west property line in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. 15. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 16. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 17. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied wit,-L. L-;15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 9 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-12 Applicant: Franklin 0. Myers To allow a division of a legal parcel of land into three separate parcels. Located at the northeast corner of Beach Blvd., and Indianapolis Avenue. The applicant was present and discussion was held. The suggested conditions of approval were discussed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and State 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 at the time each parcel is developed. 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment 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 tl.e time each parcel is developed. 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. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded. 12. 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. 15M 4/15/70 - PZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 10 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-12 Applicant: Roy D. Mason To permit the construction of a commercial building in the C2 - Community Business District. Located on the south side of Heil Ave., approximately 286 ft. east of Bolsa Chica Street. The Chairman read the request. The applicant was not present. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW i NO. 70-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received April 9, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Heil Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, i street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 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. 7. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 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. 11. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 12. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 13. Parking compounds 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 property line and the east 81 ft. of the south 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. -10- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board Wednesday, April 15, Page No. 11 of Zoning Adjustments 1970 15. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 16. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 17. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 Applicant: Republic Homes Corporation To permit an amendment to the plot plan for Use Permit No. 69-50 for the relocation of the recreation building within a 264 unit apartment complex. Located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 990 ft. west of Beach Blvd. center line. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant was not present. was closed. There being no comment, the hearing Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-4 FOR THE REASONS: 1. This plan is a better layout with the recreation building in front of the recreational area. 2. The plan conforms to all provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: Review of Condition #1 of Conditional Exception No. 69-60 William Lyon Development Company The Board reviewed the elevation, design, color and type of material to be used for the wall on the west property line as was required by conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 69-44 and Conditional Excuption No. 69-60. The Board conditionally approved said elevation as submitted for review with the following conditions: -11- 4/15/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 15, 1970 Page No. 12. 1. Said wall shall be of a 6" x 6" x 18" tan or light brown slumpstone with padre veneer columns and 30 ft. on center. 2. The wall shall be constructed to the Building Department and Department of Public Works' standards and specifications. 3. Street tree well locations shall be approved by the Street Tree Superintendent on Edwards St. and Warner Ave. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Daniel W. McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -12- 4/15/70 - EZA