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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-26MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, MAY 269 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA,ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: USE PERMIT NO. 71-11 (Continued) Applicant: Stanley Fann To permit the construction of the following: 1) a 350 seat theater; 2) approximately 8200 sq. ftof additional retail shop area; and, 3) an 800 sq. ft. take-out restaurant. All construction shall take place within an existing shopping center. Located on the northwest corner of Warner Ave. and'Springdale St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had requested a continuance of Use Permit No. 71-11 to June 23, 1971. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-11 TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 239 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-36 (Continued) - Applicant: A. J. Masley To permit the construction of a 92 in. high fence along the front property line and within the re- quired front yard setback in lieu of the required 15 ft. front yard setback. The subject property is located at 16561 Wanderer Lane in the R1 Single Family Residence'District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Masley addressed the Board and explained his request. It was noted that visibility would be impaired with the present plan. Mr. Masley explained that there was an existing 10 ft. strip on the street side beyond the sidewalk. The Board discussed the reasoning behind setback'requirements in residential districts and the need to maintain the public safety.- A'map was reviewed which illustrated the various angles of vision for drivers and pedestrians. There was no one to speak in opposition. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-36 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A 10 ft. setback shall be maintained. 2. The fence shall not exceed a height of 6 ft. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 26, 1971 Page 2 3. The fence may extend to a point that intersects a linear extension of the north wall of the dwelling. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez NOES: NONE THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-17 Applicant: Evelyn Evans To allow the division of a legal parcel of land into two legal parcels. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-24 Applicant: Evelyn Evans To permit a liquor -delica- tessen store in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the north side of Ellis Ave., approximately_150 ft. east of Beach Blvd. at 8041 Ellis Ave. The hearing was opened to the audience. Evelyn Evans, applicant, and Mrs. McMurray, property owner, addressed the Board and explained the request. A desire was expressed to retain the three trees that were existing on the property. The Board felt this could be achieved with a few minor changes to the plan as submitted. The following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant: 1. Ellis Ave. 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. 2. 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 water, sewer and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. All utilites shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 6. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 7. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the east pro- perty line. The hei ht of said wall shall be such that the top will be six t6) feet above ;the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. Except within the front 15 ft'. in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE DIVISION OF -LAND NO. 71=17 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 10, 1971 shall be the approved layout. -2- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 26, 1971 Page 3 2. C.-:llis Ave. shall t)e 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. Reciprocal easement for vehicular access shall be provided along the west boundary of parcel one (1). Such easement shall be a minimum of 25 ft. in width. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 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 listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-24 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 10, 1971 shall be revised and submitted for staff review. 2. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 3. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 4. 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. 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. 9. A six (6) foot high fence shall be constructed along the north property line of parcel one, beginning at the east boundary and coming to within 26 ft. of the west boundary. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 26, 1971 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-37 Applicant: James Nowell To permit a reduction in the required open space to 200 sq. ft. in lieu of the required 900 sq. ft. of open space on a 25 ft. lot. Subject property is lo- cated on the southeast side of 15th St. and Orange Ave. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. James Nowell addressed the Board and explained his request. M:•. Vasquez indicated that a 25 ft. lot does impose a hardship but that it is not sufficient to waive two-thirds of the open space requirement. Mr. Vasquez stated that he would consider relies: from the requirement to one-third, The Board briefly discussed the theory behind the open space requirement in residential districts. There was no one to speak in opposition. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LOVEJOY AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.71-37 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The strict application of the zoning ordinance deprives the property owner of the privileges granted surrounding property owners. 2. A 25 ft. lot creates a hardship which justifies the grant- ing of this conditional exception. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy NOES: Vasquez THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: HUNTINGTON SHORECLIFFS - Application for temporary on -site directional sign. Mr. Ray Elman, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The location of this sign was discussed with relation to location in the residential area. Mr. Vasquez felt the sign does not meet Section 9763.1.5.2(c)(2). Specifically, it is not within a model home or sales complex. Mr. Vasquez believes that this request should be considered as a conditional exception and the proper vehicle for review of this matter would be the filing of a Conditional Exception Application. A MOTION WAS'MADE BY LOVEJOY AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy NOES: Vasquez THE MOTION CARRIED. Shell Oil Company 20001 Adams Ave. Huntington Beach, Calif. Application for temporary banner for promotional purposes. Board discussion was held. -4- Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 26, 1971 Page 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE THIS APPLICATION FOR 30 DAYS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Lovejoy, Vasquez THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Robert -Joe asquez Walter Lipps Acting Secretary Chairman