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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS: McFarland, Spencer, Palin CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-6 Applicant: Condesco, Incorporated To permit the construction of carports at zero sideyard setback in lieu of the required 5 foot setback in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the east side of Cameron Street, approximately 505 feet north of Newman Avenue. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-5 Applicant: Condesco, Incorporated w To permit the construction of a 25 unit apartment development in the R3 Limited Multiple Familyr-Residence District. The subject property is located on the east side of Cameron Street, 505 feet north of Newman Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Frank Preissler, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Suggested conditions of approval and apartment standards were reviewed. The Acting Secretary advised that the plot plan does not conform to the Apartment Standards as adopted by the Planning Commission. Discussion was held pertaining to open space for useable recreational area,-', landscaping and green areas. It was noted that the plot plan does not denote the number of bedrooms within the development. Mr. Preissler advised that there are 23 two -bedroom and 2 one -bedroom units. It was the consensus that a revised plot plan is needed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY . SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 71-6 AND USE PERMIT 71-5 TO THE FEBRUARY 24, 1971, MEETING TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO SUBMIT A REVISED PLAT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 2/18/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, February 18, 1971 Page No. 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-7 Applicant: Dr. Roger Franceschi To permit a parking lot screening wall to be set back 1 foot from the property line in lieu of the required 3 foot setback. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Warner Avenue and Ash Street in the R5 Office - Professional District. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Dr. Franceschi, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Suggested conditions of approval were reviewed. Discussion was held pertaining to fire hydrants, street lights, sight angle encroachment, landscaping, height of walls and/or fences, and parking. hearing was closed. There being no further comment, the Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-7 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 1, 1971, shall be the approved layout, as amended. 2. Warner Avenue and Ash Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improvements s::all 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 PL,lic 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. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. A plan for screening wall and landscaping shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: -2- 2/18/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, February 18, 1971 Page No. 3 1. There exists a hardship on the property as it is only 392 feet in depth. 2. The City will allow additional landscaping to be planted in the parkway area. 3. The proposed use will be an asset to the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT. Non'e THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-6 Applicant: Central Baptist Church of Huntington Beach To permit the construction of a two-story educational and assembly hall having six classrooms and one meeting hall as an addition to an existing church facility in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the north side of Warner Avenue, east of Nichols Street. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Thomas Ray, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The Acting Secretary advised that there were two previous applications on the subject property which had conditions imposed and that these conditions would still be applicable. Discussion was held pertaining to the block wall, city easement, and master plan of the development. Suggested conditions of approval were reviewed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plc' plan received February 4, 1971, shall be the approved layout, as amended. 2. Warner Avenue and Nichols Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 4. All applicable conditions of Use Variance No. 847 and Plot Plan Amendment No. 69-7 shall be complied with. 5. The building shall set back 20 feet from the east property line. 6. The temporary building on the east property line shall be removed within three (3) months of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy on the new structure. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. 1. -3- 2/18/71 - 13ZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, February 18, 1971 Page No. 4 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-6 Applicant: Cadobi Associates To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into three separate parcels. The subject property is located on the west side of Brookhurst Street, approximately 600 feet south of Garfield Avenue. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-4 Applicant: Berthold Starr and Marie Anna Starr To permit a garden shop for the purpose of retail sales of pots, garden supplies and accessories in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located on the west side of Brookhurst Street approximately 600 feet south of Garfield Avenue. The Chairman read the request. Dave Kirschner, representing Cadobi Associates, Dr. Starr and Architect Jack Grey, were present to answer various questions. Mr. Grey submitted photographs of a kiosk structure similar to one proposed for the garden shop. The Board advised the applicant, that a Conditional Exception would be necessary for the Board to act on the kiosk structure. Section 9432.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code which requires a 6' masonry wall on all sides and rear of plant nursery were discussed. Discussion was held pertaining to parking, driveways, setbacks, etc. It was felt that the City Traffic Engineer should be consulted as to the number and placement of curb cuts. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND 2ECOND: D BY ?v:CFARLAND TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-6 AND ADMI*;ISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-4 TO THE FEBRUARY 24, 1971, MEETING, WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, :-pencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: Pone THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-4 Applicant: Dublin Realty To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-3 Applicant: Dublin Realty To establish a real estate office in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located on the north side of Bolsa Avenue, 150 feet east of Springdale Avenue. The Chairman read the request. -4- 2/18/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, February 18, 1971 Page No. 5 Suggested conditions of approval were reviewed for both items. Discussion was held pertaining to setbacks. It was noted that the easement was not shown on the plot plan. The Board questions whether there was a recorded easement on subject property. were needed. It was the consensus that revised plans A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-4 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-3 TO THE FEBRUARY 24, 1971, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-5 Applicant: LeRoy Hendershot To permit grand opening signs and inflated balloon for a two week period. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 50 feet north of Warner Avenue. The Chairman read the request. Mr. Hendershot, applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. Discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-5 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. There shall be a time limit of two (2) weekends from the date of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: N,.ie ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. COUNTY USE VARIANCE 6547 To permit the construction of a two story duplex (1) on a lot of less than the required area (2) with parking spaces of less than the required size and (3) encroaching into the front and rear setbacks in the R4 "Suburban Residential" District. The subject property is located on the northerly side of Bayview Drive, approximately 400 feet westerly of Canal Way, in the Sunset Beach area. The Board reviewed subject use variance and recommended approval upon the following condition: 1. Criteria outlined in the Sunset'Beach-Surfside Study Technical Report, Phase I, March 18, 1967, shall be complied with. -5- 2/18/71 - BZA :r'inutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, February 18, 1971 Page No. 6 Chairman Slates, Huntington Beach Planning Commission, was present and requested that the County of Orange Planning Commission notify the City of the disposition of this variance. THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMNMT, THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary Charles P. Spencer Chairman -6- 2/18/71 - BZA