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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Daniel W. McFarland
Chairman
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