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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-30MINUTES 11ONTINGTON BI:AC11 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Spencer, Palin CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-44 - Continued Applicant: Richard D. Parry To permit the following: 1) two (2), 24 sq. ft. in area, secondary pole signs on front and exterior side property lines located at a distance less than 100 ft. from the corner pole sign; 2) two (2) tire displays having more than ten (10) tires permitted by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; (3) a number of pennants to be used as a permanent display from light standards to main structure in lieu of such signs being used as temporary signs for special events such as grand opening, change of ownership, etc. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Warner Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Parry, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary advised that the Planning Commission had reviewed tire storage structures at their September 29, 1970 study session and instructed the Board of Zoning Adjustments to review such structures subject to the following criteria: The structure shall be of compatible material and color to the existing service station structure. There shall be a maximum of 1 storage unit per site, which shall not exceed 24 ft. in length and 8 ft. in height and all sign proposed with said structures shall be included in the request. Mr. Parry stated he has no preference as to the north or south location as shown on the plot plan for the tire structure. Mr. Parry stated that the service station is of metal construction. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN A11D SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE A PORTION OF C.E. 70-44 for ONE TIRE STORAGE STRUCTURE AND TO DENY THAT PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR TWO SECONDARY POLE SIGNS AND PENNANTS, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Said tire structure shall be located at the southern ext:eme of the existing building. 2. The strucutre is to be of materials and colors similar to and compatible with the existing building. 3. The tire structure shall not exceed 24 ft. in length ane_ 8 ft. in height. -1- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes Board of Zoning Adjustments Page 2 For the following -reasons: 1. The proposed tire -storage structure is not outside display and/or storage as provided for by Sec. 9432 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, therefore, this method of tire storage would be acceptable if treated as a permanent structure on the site and of type and color of material compatible with existing structures. 2. The sign ordinance provides sufficient area to properly identify the service station. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION ARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-46 - Continued Applicant: Richard D. Parry To permit the following 1) two (2) sq. ft. in area, secondary pole signs on front and exterior side 1roperty lines located at a distance less than 100 ft. from the corner pole sign; 2) two (2) tire displays having more than the ten (10) tirespermitted by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Ellis Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Parry, applicant, was present and addressed the Board and requested a decision on this application in its entirety. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary again advised the Board of the Planning Commission action and criteria of approval for said storage strucutres. Board discussion was held. The Board asked Mr. Parry if he was opposed to a continuance of one week for decision as the Board felt there was not sufficient information such as: Location of existing landscaping, type and color of materials used on existing building and parking provided on the plot plan for a decision to be made at that time. Mr. Parry stated he was opposed to a continuance and that the service station is a ranch style building. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 70-46, FOR THE REASONS: 1. The plot plan sumbitted with the application has not shown land- scaping, driveways, parking, etc. 2. Said plans did not show type or color of materials used on existing building. 3. The applicant would not indicate his preference as'to a location for the tire storage structure. 4. The applicant requested a decision on this application in its entirety and expressed his unwillingness to work with the Board on design and materials to be used in a tire storage structure. -2- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes Board of Zoning Adjustments Page 3 5. The sign ordinance provides sufficient area to properly identify the service station. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOESr None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-44 Continued Applicant: Sea Breeze 66 To permit the outside storage and/or display of tires within storage structures at three locations. Subject property located at the north- east corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue. As the applicant was not present, this item was tabled until later in the meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-15 Continued Applicant: Bill H. Schultz To permit the outside display and/or storage of U-Haul utility trailers and trucks at a service station in the C2-Community Business District. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street. Mr. Schultz, applicant, addressed the Board. The Acting Secretary reviewed with the Board of Zoning Adjustments the Planning Commission's action taken on truck and trailer rentals at their study session of September 29, 1970 at which time the Commission stated that such rentals shall be on an area in addition to the areas for parking, driveways and land- scaping. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-15 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall display and store utility trailer rentals only in the area as outlined on the approved plot plan. 2. The number of utility rentals shall be limited to that number of trailers which can be stored within area delineated on plot plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-18 - Continued Applicant: Thompson's Texaco To permit the outside storage and/or display of rental equipment in the C-4 - Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Hamilton Avenue. The applicant was not preseut. It was the consensus of the Board to table this item until later in the meeting to allow the applicant time to arrive. -3- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes Board of Zoning Adjustments Page 4 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-24 - Continued Applicant: Lowell D. Zehnder To permit the division of five, 25' X 117 1/2 ' lots into two legal building sites. The subject property located on the east side of 15th Street approximately 100 ft. north of Walnut Ave. Mr. Zehnder, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Suggested conditions of approval were discussed with the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-24 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received September 16, 1970 shall be the approved layout. 2. 15th Street and the alley shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improve- ments 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 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. 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 the time each parcel is developed. 9. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed �y. th% detveloper at locations and to specifications provided by the ire ep . 10. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions liste6 above. 12. A 6 ft. high block wall shall be constructed between parcels one and two at the time the first parcel is developed. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes Board of Zoning Adjustments Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-48 Applicant: Tariq M. Shamma Assoc. Inc. To permit carports within a 48 unit apartment complex to be located along the side and rear property lines in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback. In conjunction with USE PERMIT NO. 70-37 Applicant: Tariq M. Shamma Associates, Inc. To permit the construction of a 48 unit apartment complex on a 1.32 acre parcel of land in the R4 - Multiple Family Residence District. Subject property located on Delaware Avenue between 17th Street and Clay Avenue. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Shamma, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. were reviewed. The suggested conditions of approval The Acting Secretary advised that the Planning Commission has requested these items be referred to them for action as the Planning Commission has received numerous comments from concerned citizens regarding this development. The applicant stated they were pressed for time and would like to be heard at the first possible Planning Commission meeting. Representatives from the United Methodist Church and the Church of the Latter Day Saints addressed the Board and stated they were opposed to the vacating of 17th Street or narrowing the street due to traffic circulation problems near the churches. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO REFER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-48 AND USE PERMIT NO. 70-37 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 1970, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CIVIC CENTER, at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-49 Applicant: Leslie G. Williams, Jr. To permit the enclosure of existing carports causing a reduction of 1 ft. in the required 25 ft. turning radius, and a 4 ft. rear yard setback in lieu of the required 5 ft. The property is located 160 ft. east of Malaga Lane, on the south side of La Paz Drive, in the R-3 - Limited Multiple Family Residence District. -5- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes Board of Zoning Adjustments Page 6 The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Williams, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary advised that the Police Department had reported to the Planning Commission that garage doors generally cut theft problems. Discussion was held on the type of construction. The applicant stated that the exterior walls will be stucco. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-49 FOR THE REASON: 1. Recent statistics show that carports off a public alley create theft problems. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-18 -Continued from earlier in the meeting. Mr. Thompson, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary reviewed the Planning Commission's action taken at their September 29, 1970 study session. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-18 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall store rental equipment only within the area as delineated on the approved plot plan. 2. Trucks shall be stored only at the rear property lines. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 70-44 - Continued from earlier in the meeting. Applicant: Sea Breeze 66 As the applicant was not pre gent it was the consensus of the Board to continue this item for .one week. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENDER TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 7(1-44 TO THE OCTOBER 7, 1970 MEETING FOR THE REASON: 1. The applicant was not present. -6- 9/30/70 - BZA Minutes hoard of Zoning Adjustments Page 7 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary �. t Charles P. Spencer Chairman- -7- 9/30/70 - BZA