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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-02-24MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF 'ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS: McFarland, Spencer, Palin USE PERMIT NO. 70-65 - Continued Applicant: Newell C. Nelson To permit the construction of a kiosk structure for the sale of film, film processing and stereo tapes in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the west side of Springdale Street, approximately 325 feet north of Warner Avenue. The Chairman read the request. The Acting Secretary advised that Stanley Fann, property owner, had indicated that they may withdraw this request for a film processing structure and that a letter stating their decision will be forth coming. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 70-65 TO THE MARCH 3, 1971 MEETING AT REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-7 Applicant: Henry and Louise Leftige To permit 583 square feet of open space with a 15.5 foot dimension within the rear 2/3 of a 27' X 122.51 R2 lot in lieu of the required 900 square feet of open space and minimum, dimension of 20 feet. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Delaware Street and Knoxville Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. The Acting Secretary advised that according to all available records, the subject property is not a legal building site, and that the applicant is presently having a title search and will notify the Board of any in- formation or documents found. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-7 TO THE MARCH 10, 1971, MEETING. -1- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 2 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-7 Applicant: Mr. Howard Abel To establish a sales agency for recreational vehicles and the outside display of said vehicles on a 1.1 acre parcel of land in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, 200 feet south of Heil Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. Silverman, representing Beach City Dodge, and Mr. Don Jones, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The applicant was informed of the following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code: I. Beach boulevard shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. II. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. III. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. IV. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. V. All utilities shall be installed underground. VI. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. Discussion pertaining to alley access was held and it was determined by the Board that limited access would be allowed. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-7 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. 1. The plot plan received February 13, 1971, shall be the approved layout. -2- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 3 2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 3. 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. 4. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 5. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 7. Access to the alley shall be at a location as approved by the Department of Public Works and Building Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-56 - Referred by the Planning Applicant: Leo's Stables Commission for review to establish conditions as deemed necessary. To permit boarding of horses in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Ellis Avenue. The Chairman read the request and opened the hearing to the audience. Mr. George Hocutt addressed the Board and stated that he was the new proposed operator and that Leo's Stables were no longer involved. The Acting Secretary advised that the Planning DepartmenL ic currently preparing recommendations on requirements for stables which will be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and adoption. Mr. Hocutt advised that there will be automatic watering for each corral and that no shelters are proposed for management owned horses which would be used for rental purposes. Discussion was held pertaining to the screening of the wells located on subject property for safety and aesthetic purposes. Available riding areas was also discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. -3- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 4 Board discussion was held. It was the consensus that a revised plot plan was needed de- lineating shelter areas, and landscaping. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-56 TO THE MARCH 10, 1971, MEETING, WITH THE APPLICANT'S CONSENT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 68-23 - Continued Applicant: Nelson Auto Service Review for compliance of conditions of approval as required by Section 9534 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Golden West Street and Ellis Avenue. The Acting Secretary advised that this item was continued to allow the applicant time to file a Use Permit and Conditional Exception before the Planning Commission. He also advised that the Planning Commission had denied a portion of the Conditional Exception. Mr. Palin stated that the applicant has requested a con- tinuance of this item until April 7, 1971. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 68-23 TO THE APRIL 7, 1971, MEETING AT REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-6 - Continued Applicant: Condesco, Incorporated To permit the construction of carports at 110" sideyard setback in lieu of the required 5 foot setback in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-5 - Continued Applicant: Condesco, Incorporated To permit the construction of a 25 unit apartment development in the R3 Limited Multiple Family 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. -4- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 5 Frank Preissler, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and answered various questions. The revised plot plan, submitted by the applicant, was reviewed by the Board. Discussion was held pertaining to parking, landscaping, turning radius, carports, and fencing. The applicant was informed of the following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code: I. Cameron Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said parcel is developed. Im- provements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. II. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. III. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. IV. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. V. All utilities shall be installed underground. VI. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-5 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 24, 1971 shall be the approved layout, as amended. 2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 3. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Depar_,nent of Public Works shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by by the Planning Department. 5. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION : 1. The wall of the carports constructed at "0" setback shall be of maintenance free masonry material. FOR THE REASONS: 1. This type of construction would eliminate an area that is a trash collector and an invitation for vandalism. 2. Carports constructed at zero setback affords more privacy for the abutting property owners. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-6 - Continued Applicant: Cadobi Associates To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into three separate parcels. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-4 - Continued 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. Mr. Dave Kirschner was present to represent both applicants. Mr. Roger Slates, Chairman of Huntington Beach Planning Commission, and Mr. Bill Back, Economic Development Officer for City of Huntington Beach, were present during discussion. Discussion was held pertain- ing to driveways and curb cuts, and reciprocal agreement for vehicular access between property owners. The applicant was informed of the following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code for Administrative Review No. 71-4: I. Brookhurst 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. II. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. III. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. IV. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. �J ' '" -6- 2/24/ 71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 7 V. All utilities shall be installed underground. VI. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. VII. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the north and south and west property lines. 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 50 feet of subject parcel. Suggested conditions of approval for Division of Land 71-6 were reviewed with the applicant. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-6 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 24, 1971, shall be the approved layout. 2. Garfield Avenue and Brookhurst 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 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. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 8. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 9. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing insozction of any structures on any parcel. 10. Reciprocal easements shall be provided across the driveway as shown on approved plot plan for access to Parcels 1 and2. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 2/24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-4 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 10, 1971, shall be the approved layout. 2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 3. 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. 4. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to speci- fications provided by the Fire Department. 5. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Planning Department, 6. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 7. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 8. 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. WITH THE FOLLOWING RECCL�1MENDATION: 1. The developer of the subject property is encouraged to contact the abutting property owner to the south and attempt to negotiate common usage of the driveway on the north side of the parcel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-4 - Continued Applicant: Dubl'_a Realty To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate parcels. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-3 - Continued 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:. -8- 2/ 24/71 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 24, 1971 Page No. 9 A representative from Dublin Realty was present to answer questions, and submitted a revised plan as requested by the Board. Discussion was held pertaining to a reciprocal easement. It was noted that the plot plan did not delineate landscaping and was not drawn to scale. Also, the proposed building was not shown at the right location. It was also noted by the Board that Administrative Review and Division of Land plot plans did not coincide. It was the consensus of the Board that another revised plot plan was needed which would be drawn to scale. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-4 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-3 TO THE MARCH 3, 1971, MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-7 Applicant: Lloyd Mannes To permit the enlargement of two medical units. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Heil Avenue and Goldenwest Street. Discussion was held. It was noted that four of the parking spaces did not conform to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-7 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The parking layout shall conform to Article 979 of the Hunt�ligton Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Charles P. Spencer Acting Secretary Chairman -9- 2/24/71 - BZA