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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-07-21 (6)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Lipps, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Palin and seconded by Spencer, the minutes for December 23 and 30, 1970, January 13, 20 and 27, 1971 were accepted as transcribed. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL__EXCEPTION NO. 71-9 (Review) (Continued) Applicant: David E. Miller To permit the construction of an office building, museum -auditorium and 20 apartment units in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd., 500 ft. north of Adams Ave. It was noted by the Acting Secre- tary that the applicant had requested a continuance of this item to August 4, 1971, to allow time for a landscape plan to be presented. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-9 TO AUGUST 49 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT LANDSCAPE PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-21 (Continued) Applicant: George W. Lusk To combine three legal parcels of land into two legal parcels of land. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of McFadden Ave. and Com- merce St. in the Ml-A Limited Manufacturing District. George Lusk addressed the Board and requested a continuance for an indefinite period of time. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-21 FOR AN INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-29 (Continued) Applicant: Fredricks Development Corp. To permit the construction of a 232 unit apartment complex pursuant to Section 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Atlanta Ave. and Newland St, in the R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District combined with oil production. The hearing was opened to the audience. Messers. Severa, Wills and Maurer, Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 2 representing the applicant, addressed the Board and discussed their request with the Board. It was the consensus of the Board that this item be continued for a week so that the appli- cant might evaluate his development with the newly adopted Apartment Standards. Mr. Severa felt that the revised plans were basically the same as those presented the first of the year and did not wish another continuance. However, if this seemed the only course, he would re-evaluate his development with the new Apartment Standards. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-29 TO JULY 28, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO RE-EVALUATE HIS PLAN PURSUANT TO ADOPTED APARTMENT STANDARDS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-44 (Continued) Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Carroll Warren To; -permit a reduction in the minimum open space dimension to 16 ft. in lieu of the re- quired 20 ft. pursuant to Section 9103.3.1.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at 14582 Aspen Circle in the R1 Single Family Residence District. to represent the applicant. There was no one present It was the consensus of the Board that this item be continued to July 28, 1971 in order to get in touch with the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO..71-44 TO JULY 289 1971 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-45 A pp licant: William C. Bray for every 400 sq. ft. of floor space 200 sq. ft., pursuant to Article 979. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-3 (Continued) Applicant: William C. Bray To permit one parking space in lieu of the present To permit the construction of a commercial building in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the south side of Adams Ave., approximately 125 ft. west of Huntington Ave., extending south to Portland St. the audience. The hearing was opened to M'r. Bray addressed the Board and explained his request. Mr. Bray stated that his justification for this request was that he is proposing only service -type uses with large areas used for storage. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the character of this area was in the process of change and he felt that this area might not lend itself to "service and sales" in the future. Also, that the City would have no control over tYz:: uses. It was the consensus of the. Board that because of the magnitude of this request and as -2- 7/21/71 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 3 there was no policy set by the City on this type of request, this item should be referred to the Planning Commission. Mr. Greer, addressed the Board stating his approval of this request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. r A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO REFER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION MO. 71-45 AND USE PERMIT NO. 71-3 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 3, 1971 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR THE FOREGOING REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-23 Applicant: George W. Lusk To allow the division of a legal parcel of land into two legal parcels. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-46 Applicant: George W. Lusk To permit zero side yard setback for an industrial building in lieu of the required 15 ft. setback. The subject property is located on the south side of Research Dr., approximately 500 ft. east of Graham St. in the MI -A Limited Manufacturing District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. George Lusk addressed the Board and explained the requests. It was pointed out by the Board that if the applicant would consider zero setbacks on the adjacent lot for any building, it would be more suitable for the intent and purpose of the Code. Mr. Lusk was agreeable to this plan. The following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant: 1. Research Dr. 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. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. -3- 7/21/71-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-23 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received July 8, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 shall be complied with. 3. Research Dr. 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. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 6. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district at the time each parcel is.developed. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 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 agree- ment is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Perlin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-46 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received July 8, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment 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. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 5. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 6. 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. 7. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south 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. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This plan allows more flexibility. 2. The City will still realize at least 30 ft. of separation between structures on abutting lot. 3. The proposed use will be an asset to the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: NONE THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 7/21/71-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-39 (Continued) R.M. Galloway & Associates, Inc. To allow a sales complex in accordance with an approved use permit. The subject property is located on the west side of Newland St. and north side of El Arroyo Street (proposed extension) in the R2 Two Family Residence District. John Mandrell, Mr. Bucci and Mr. White, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and pointed out that the requests made by the Board at a previous meeting had been complied with. Renderings were submitted showing height of telephone poles and cluster effect; renderings of identification signs and landscape plans were submitted for review by the Board. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-39 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with Section 9730.25.4 of the Hunitngton Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE'MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-38 (Continued) Applicant: Stanley G. Anderson To permit the construction of two general retail stores. The subject property is located on the west side of Bolsa Chica St., north of the center line of Warner Ave. by 270 ft. in the C2 Community Business District. Mr. George McCracken, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The following requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant: 1. Bolsa Chica St. 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. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-38 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received July 13, 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. -5- 7/21/71-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 6 4. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved 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. 7. A Division of Land application shall be filed prior to framing inspection of any structures. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-30 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California, To permit oil operations, including drilling and redrilling. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Adams Ave. in the RA-01 Residential Agricultural District combined with oil production. audience. The hearing was opened to the Baxter Brown, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. 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. 71-30 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL :VOTE: AYES: --Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-41 Applicant: Lorene Dymond To allow an agricultural stand for the sale of farm produce. The subject property is located on the,west side of Goldenwest St., approximately 1320 ft. south of McFadden Ave. in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Mrs. Dymond addressed the Board and explained the request. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-41 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Article 9730.25.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-42 Applicant: Slater & Ruiz Farms To permit an agricultural stand for the sale of produce. The subject property is located on the east side of Goldenwest St., approximately 400 ft. south of Warner Ave. in the RA Residential Agricultural District. -6- 7/21/71-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 21, 1971 Page 7 Mr. Slater addressed the Board and explained the request. It was noted by the Board that banners were being flown and that they are not allowed with this use. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-42 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Section 9730.25.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 2. Banners shall be removed immediately. 3. The Building Department shall make periodic inspections to keep signing under control. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-43 ADDlicant: Snvder-Langston. Inc. To permit: 1) construction of a service building; 2) paving and improving rear portion of land for additional new car parking. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd., south of Taylor Ave. in the C2 Community Business District. Mr. Langston addressed the Board and explained the request. Masonry walls around the perimeter were discussed and Mr. Langston informed the Board that for reasons of vandalism, only chain link fences would be installed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-43. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Lipps, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: The Board reviewed a letter submitted by applicant of Administrative Review No. 71-30 and concurred with the interpretation of Condition No. 5. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Falin Charles P. Spencer Acting Secretary Chairman -7- 7/21/71-BZA