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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-27MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Daniel McFarland. On motion by Palin and second by McFarland the minutes of March 11, April 8, 25, 22 and 29, 1970, were accepted as transcribed. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-17 Continued Applicant: Richard L. Smith DBA Ajax Rents To permit the outside storage and/or display of rental equipment in the C4 - Highway Commercial District. Subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd., 300 ft. north of Garfield Avenue. The Acting Secretary advised the Board that this item had previously been continued to allow time for the applicant to file a conditional exception. He advised that the conditional exception had been filed and public hearing is scheduled for June 3, 1970. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-17 TO THE JUNE 3, 1970, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-24 Applicant: David I.Adams To permit a 5 ft. height block wall to be contructed within 1.11 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the required 15 ft. front yard setback. Subject property is located on the south side of Dolphin Drive, 100 ft. east of Estuary Lane. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the addience. Mr. Adams, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The plot plans were reviewed. The applicant felt there is a hardship due to the school children traveling to the adjacent school walking onto his property and picking his flowers. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-24 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: BZA-5/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 2 1. The wall along the east side of the driveway shall observe the 15 ft. required setback. FOR THE REASON 1. Existing trees and landscaping are at locations which would make it impractibleto construct a wall at the required 15 ft. setback. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Palin, Spencer NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-25 Applicant: H. H. Hansen To permit: 1) the installation of a 96 square foot secondary illuminated pole sign in lieu of the permitted 50 square foot; and, 2) the secondary sign to be located 85 feet from the primary pole sign in lieu of the required 100 feet. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-21 Applicant: H. H. Hansen To permit the installation of an auto- matic car wash in the third service bay of an existing service station in the C2 - Community Business District. Subject property is located on the south- west corner of Brookhurst Street and Garfield Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Hansen, applicant, addressed the Board . The Acting Secretary advised that the Planning Commission is currently studying service station standards and has requested all applicatiors pertaining to service station sites be referred to their body. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO REFER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-25 AND USE PERMIT NO. 70-21 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 7, 1970, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,, CIVIC CENTER, AT 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland,. Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-19 Applicant: American Learning Corp. To permit a private institulion providing children's remedial reading tutoring in the R5 - Office-Profe!.sionai District. Subject property is located on the south side of Main Street, 200 feet southwest of Delaware Street. The hearing was opened to the audience. The applicant was not present. The Acting Secretary felt a screening wall should be provided as required by Article 979. -2- BZA - 5/27/70 M i n'u-i-es - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 3 Paul Dispalatro, nearby property owner, questioned drainage on the property; however, after determining that he did not abut the subject property, he stated that he would not oppose the request. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion was held. Captain Vincent, Fire Department, felt investigation should be made regarding the installation of a fire hydrant along the parkway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-19 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 2. Fire hydrants shall be installed at locations and specifications pro- ; vided by the Fire Department. i ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-20 Applicant: Joe and Gaetane Abandonato To permit a 153 bed convalescent hospital to accomodate the nursing, training, and rehabilitation of physically handicapped young adults in the R5 - Office -Professional District. The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue, 805 feet west of Beach Blvd. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Abandonato, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. It was noted that this request was originally approved in March, 1969, by the Planning Commission. It was noted that on August 15, 1969, the Planning Commission adopted a policy statement which requested all applications for public and quasf public uses be referred to their body by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The Planning Commission has however, waived.their request on this application, as they had approved the request in March, 1969. The Board distributed copie!, of the suggested conditions of approval to Mr. Abandonato. The cond tions of approval w(�re discussed. Mr. Abandonato questioned condition No. 6 which required easements for utilities and was Informed that if the City was to maintain the water lines an easement would be required. hearing wa; closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-20 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plc,t plan received May 14, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Warner Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to Ci-ry standards_ at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street lights, street trees, street signs, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. -3- BZA - 5/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 4 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 flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District Standards and City standards. 9. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment districi 10. 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. 11. All utilities shall be installed underground. 12. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 13. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 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 20 foot front yard setback 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. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 17. A 20 foot wide emergency access driveway shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the building to Fire Department Standards. 18. Approval of Conditional Exception No. 69-10 shall be limited to a hospital for the nursing, training and rehabilitation of the physically handicapped only. 19. No building permits shall be issued for the construction of the building until the applicant submits evidence of ownership of all the lots on which the building is to be constructed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-5 Applicant: Walter R. Hagan To permit an amendment to the plot plan for Conditional Exception No. 69-33 which allowed the installation of a putting and driving range. Said amendment would relocate the driving range tee line. The subject property is located on the south side of Edinger Avenue 566.52 feet east of the centerline of Newland Street in the R3 - Limited Multiple Family Residence District. -4- BZA - ')/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Hagan, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. He stated that the State of California Division of Highways lighting specifications were used for the lighting on the range and that such lighting plan has been approved by the state. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 70-5 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 15, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Edinger and the northerly 150 feet of Newland Street shall be fully improved to City Standards. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paving, fire hydrants, and water main extensions. Imrpovements along Newland Street may be temporarily postponed and the applicant shall enter into an agreement three months after requested to do so by the Department of Public Works. A bond shall be posted with the City guaranteeing such improvements. 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 4. The water and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications providedby the Fire Department. 6. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 7. No structure other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed within the project. 8. Lighting shall be directed away from abutting property and shall not interfere with motorists vision on the abutting highways and freeway. A plan showing the lighting layout shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works and a night field check shall be performed by Department of Public Works to assure compliance with this condition. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. Driveway locations shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 11. Plot Plan Amendment No. 70-5 shall be null and void September 1, 1979. FOR THE REASON: 1. It is a better layout as it affords more parking space and better utilization of the land. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-13 Applicant: R. M. Galloway and Associates, Inc. To allow a division of land for lot line adjustments between lots 2, 3 and 4 of Tract 6650 in the R3 - Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the west side of Gothard Street, approximately 1064 feet north of Warner Ave- nue. -5- BZA - 5/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 6 Jerry Bryant, representing the applicant addressed the Board and answered various questions. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-13 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to occupancy of the structures. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-20 Applicant: Bolee (A California Corporation) To permit the establishment of a plumbing contractor's storage yard and office in the M1 - Light Industrial District. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Gothard Street and Harriman Avenue. The Chairman read the request. Mr. Dick Young, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. were reviewed by Mr. Young. The suggested conditions of approval Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-20 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 19, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Gothard Street and Harriman Avenue shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcelis 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 at the time each (said) parcel is developed. 5. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 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. 9. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 10. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 971). 11. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department. 12. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. -6- BZA - 5/27/70 Wednesday, May 27, 1970 --Page 7 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-22 Applicant: Southern California 1st National Bank To permit the installation of a new Drive Up Banking System and related remodeling including a canopy over the drive up and banking system. The subject property is located within the shopping center at the northwest corner of Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. Mr. Larry Means, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The suggested conditions of approval were reviewed. The correct location of the east property line was questioned by the Board. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-22 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Adams Avenue 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 extnesions. 2. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 3. The unimproved property located along the east property line shall be improved, if owned by the applicant. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-21 Applicant: Royden Ice Co. To allow the continued operation of an existing ice plant in the M1 Light Industrial District. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-15 Applicant: Royden Ice Co. To allow a division of land on one parcel into four separate legal parcels. The subject property is located on the west side of Nichols Street, 435.6 feet south of the center line of Warner Avenue. The Chairman read the request. Mr. Royden, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Mr. Hiroshima, representative from Chico Farms, addressed the Board. grim BZA - 5/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 8 Mr. Royden requested thaI- tho Admini trative Review application be reviewed by the Board first. Ile pr0t:011I0ki a copy of the letter filed with the administrative review Hipplic,rlion requesting certain conditions as committed by different City The Board assured Mr. Royden that any conditions placed on the )pplica Pion at time of approval would not void the previous committments made by the City Departments. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-21 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 20, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. Nichols 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 standards. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and tho Depart- ment of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior --o issuance of building permits. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 10. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 14. A Divi!ion of Land application, separating this parcel from the remain,ng property held under the same ownership, shall b,i filed with the City, approved and recorded. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. At this time, Mr. Royden requested that action on Division of Land No. 70-15 be deferred for two weeks. Board discussion was held alter which they concurred with Mr. Royden's request. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARL/AND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-15 TO THE JUNE 10, 1970, MEETING. -8- BZA - 5/27/70 Minutes - Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 27, 1970 - Page 9 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: Administrative Review No. 70-19 Applicant: Jay Mastroianni dba Jay's Catering The staff requested the Board to rescind the approval of Administrative Review 70-19 allowing catering trucks on the beach service road between IOth Street and Bolsa Chica State Beach. Also that the City Administrators letter dated May 25, 1970, to all Departments, Boards and Commissionsindicated that any action taken prior to that date with regard to uses on the beach are subject to implied recreation easements. It also stated any action by such Departments, Boards or Commissions prior to the date of the letter for any uses on the beach are null and void as without authority. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO RESCIND THEIR DECISION MADE ON MAY 20, 1970 TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-19. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Bill Wren, Huntington Beach Company, requested that a copy of approval and repeal be sent to his attention. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary L Daniel W. McFarland Chairman BZA - 5/27/70