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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-12-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administration Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1970 BOARD MEMBERS: McFarland, Spencer, Palin DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-28 - Continued Applicant: Chrysler Realty Corporation To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, southerly from Heil Avenue to Chrysler Drive. The Chairman read the request. Mr. Terhall, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Suggested conditions of approval were reviewed. Discussion was held regarding street locations and improvements. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-28 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Provisions shall be made for a full 60 ft. wide street along the east boundary of Parcel #1. 2. Chrysler Drive and the north -south street along the east boundary shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Im- provements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Water supply shaLi he 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 flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 8. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. -1- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 2 9. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 10. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an Agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-40(Referred by the Planning Commission) -Continued Applicant: West Bay Construction Company In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-54 - Continued Applicant: West Bay Construction Company To permit carports to be con- structed at zero setback on the north and south property lines of a 400 unit apartment complex in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback. The subject property is lo- cated on the south side of Terry Drive, approximately 530 feet west of Beach Boulevard in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The Chairman Read the Request. Al Fiddler, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. A number of ordinance re- quirements and suggested conditions of approval were re- viewed with the applicant. Discussion was held per- taining to the pedestrian easement, bridge construction, and the possibility of a division of land. There being no further comment, the he -ring was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 70-40 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received December 16, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The south half of Terry Drive, the west half of the 60 ft. wide public street on the east side of the project and the south half of a 60 ft. wide east -west street along the north side of flood control channel shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall in- clude street trees, street signs, street lights, fire -2- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 3 hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 4. Easements for utilities and pedestrian walkways for access to the bridge across Orange County Flood Control District right-of-way shall be provided to Department of Public Works and the Planning Department approval. 5. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 6. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards. 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. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be in- stalled by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 10. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the north property line. The hei ht 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 in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. 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. 13. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for apartment developments as adopted by the Planning Commission. 14. The structural street section of all private drives shall be app--oved by the Department of Public Works. 15. The developer shall participate in the costs of construction of a pedestrian access across the Orange County Flood Control District right-of-way. The cost of such bridge shall be determined by the number of units proposed in this project and shall be equivalent to approximately 73% of the total cost of the bridge. The developer shall enter into an agreement with the City agreeing to pay their share of the cost for such bridge and a bond covering the cost of such improvements shall be posted with the Department of Public Works. 16. 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Spencer, Palin -3- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-54 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The wall of carports constructed on the property line shall be of maintenance free masonry material. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-32 - Continued Applicant: City of Huntington Beach To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels of land. The subject property is located on the west side of Magnolia Street, 250 feet north of Hamilton Avenue. Discussion was held. It was the consensus of the Board that this item should be continued as the Huntington Beach Elementary School District has not expressed their willingness to tie subject property to their five (5) acre parcel. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-32 TO THE DECEMBER 23, 1970, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-51 Applicant: Signal Oil and Gas Company For the purpose of rescending that part of the action taken on November 18, 1970, pertaining to the conditio-.s of approval for Use Permit No. 70-51 inasmuch as such conditions are not =cessary because they are imposed by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway extending approximately 7,000 feet westerly along the north side of Pacific Coast Highway in the M2-02 Industrial District, combined with oil production. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Bill Woods, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary explained that Use Permit No. 70-51 had been set for rehearing to -4- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 5 remove some of the conditions of approval as said conditions were standard requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO RESCIND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THAT WERE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1970, AND TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING AS CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received October 30, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 3. A masonry wall shall be constructed around the oil operation site. The hei ht of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (65 feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Bill Woods requested that the Board reconsider Condition No. 3 as Section 9682.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requires said wall. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO REOPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. The Chairman reopened the hearing to the audience. It was the consensus of the Board that Condition No. 3 would not be required as a Condition of Approval because said wall is required by ordinance. The hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO RESCIND CONDITION #3 PERTAINING TO THE MASONRY WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED AROUND THE OIL OPERATION SITE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Spencer, Palin -5- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 6 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-36 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-56 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California For the purpose of rescend- ing that part of the action taken on November 25, 1970, per- taining to the conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 70-56 inasmuch as such conditions are not necessary because they are imposed by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located approximately 1150 feet northeast of Pacific Coast Highway and 1800 feet northwest of Golden West Street. The Chairman read the re- quest and opened the hearing on Use Permit No. 70-56 to the audience. Baxter Brown, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Suggested conditions of approval were reviewed pertaining to the division of land. The Acting Secretary advised that some of the conditions of approval previously imposed on Use Permit 70-56 were unnecessary because they are required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and therefore, unappealable. Mr. Palin also stated that each time a well is drilled or re - drilled, additional traffic load is placed on surface street in the City by the special equipment used for said operation. ing the perimeter walls. comment, the hearing was closed. Discussion was held regard - There being no further Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN i0 APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-36 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Palm Avenue and Goldenwest 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. 2. Domestic 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 property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. -6- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 7 5. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 6. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to any drilling or redrilling on any parcel. 7. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the con- ditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO RESCIND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 70-56 WHICH WERE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 25, 1970, AND TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received November 12, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-35 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 70-47 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California For the purpose of rescending that part of the action La-Cr on November 25, 1970, pertaining to the conditions are not necessary because they are imposed by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located approximately 465 feet south of the intersection of Holly Street and Clay Avenue on the east side of Main Street in the R1-01 Single Family Residence District combined with oil production. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience on Use Permit No. 70-47. The Acting Secretary advised that some of the conditions of approval previously imposed on Use Permit No. 70-47 were unnecessary because they are re- quired by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and therefore, unappealable. Mr. Palin also stated that each time a well -7- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 8 is drilled or redrilled additional, additional traffic load is placed on surface street in the City by the special equipment used for said operation. ment, the hearing was closed. ing to the division of land. were discussed. i There being no further com- Discussion was held pertain - Suggested conditions of approval Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 70-35 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Main Street, Mansion and Clay Avenue 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. 2. Domestic water supply shall be through the City of Hunt- ington 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 property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 5. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 6. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO RESCIND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 70-47 WHICH WERE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 25, 1970, AND TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received October 23, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer, and fire hydrants system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Spencer, Palin -8- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 9 USE PERMIT NO. 70-46 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California For the purpose of rescending that part of the action taken on November 18, 1970, pertaining to the conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 70-46 inasmuch as such conditions are not necessary because they are imposed by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Garfield Avenue in the M2-02 Industrial District, combined with oil production. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Baxter Brown, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary advised that this request is the same as Use Permit No. 70-56 and Use Permit No. 70-47 and therefore no need to restate the discussion. Conditions of approval were discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO RESCIND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 70-46 WHICH WERE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1970, AND TO ESTABLISH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received October 23, 1970, shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer, and fire hydrants system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PEK,.i-T NO. 70-53 Applicant: H.H. Hanson To permit the remodeling of an existing service station with the addition of a storage room and third bay. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Springdale Street and Edinger Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Hanson, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The landscape layout was discussed. The Acting Secretary advised that there is sufficient area for required landscaping to be provided. -9- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 10 Mr. Hanson advised that used brick will be the decorative material used on the station and also the screening for the restrooms will be of used brick. Dark grey aluminum shingles will be used and signs will be as is presently existing. Discussion was held regard- ing the storage area, trash enclosure area, parking, etc. Mr. Hanson informed the Board that trash area would be of used brick. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVED USE PERMIT NO. 70-53 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall provide five (5) foot wide landscaped areas between the drives on Springdale Street and Edinger Avenue, and such landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and Planning Department for their approval. 2. The landscaped areas are to comply with Article 979 for curb protection. 3. The trash areas shall be constructed similar to and com- patible with the materials used on the main structures. 4. Five (5) foot screening walls for the restrooms shall be constructed of used brick. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 70-60 Applicant: Reginald de la Cuesta In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXC-.2TION NO. 70-58 Applicant: Reginald de la CL:esta To permit the construction of a 16 unit apartment complex on a 32,600 square foot parcel of land within the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the east side of Jefferson Lane, approximately 200 feet south of Slater Avenue. To permit the construction of carports at 110" setback alon the southerly property line in lieu of the required five (55 foot side yard setback within a 16 unit apartment complex. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The applicant was not present. -10- 12/16/70 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 16, 1970 Page No. 11 Mr. Joe Hernandez, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and stated he was concerned about the fence which would separate the properties, and would like information regarding this fence. Discussion was held regarding the property dimensions. It was found that the dimension shown on the plot plan was incorrect, thus, the number of apartment units allowable would be 15 in lieu of the requested 16. It was the consensus that new plot plans were needed delineating the correct dimensions and revising the number of requested apartment units. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 70-60 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-58 TO THE DECEMBER 23, 1970 MEETING, TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary -11- Charles P. Spencer Chairman 12/16/70 - BZA