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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-08-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, McFarland, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Palin and seconded by Spencer, the minutes of the Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments for March 31, 1971 were accepted as transcribed. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: USE PERMIT NO. 71-34 Applicant: Tropical Co. To permit a 135 space mobilehome park with a recreation building and a laundry building. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Heil Avenue and Saybrook Lane in the MH Mobilehome District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dave Smith, representing the applicant, addressed the Board, explained the request and submitted a revised plot plan. It was noted that because of the open space beyond the flood control channel a masonry wall would be desirable. A discussion was held regarding the freeway and precise alignment of a street going through the development. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-34 TO AUGUST 25, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR SOME OF THE PROBLEMS TO BE RESOLVED ON THE ARTERIAL STREETS IN THE AREA. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-35 Applicant: L. R. Schmid To allow the construction of a 116 unit apartment complex in the R2-0 Two Family Residence District combining oil and the R3-0 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Adams Avenue and Florida Street. The hearing was opened to the audience. -1- 8/18/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 18, 1971 Page No. 2 It was noted that the plot plans did not include sufficient information. Also that an overall comprehensive plan is necessary. There being no further continent, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-35 TO AUGUST 25, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO MEET WITH THE STAFF TO DISCUSS A REVISED PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-57 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To allow private open space areas with a minimum dimension of 11 ft. in lieu of the required 20 ft. to satisfy the open space requirement for a triplex in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The subject property is located at 709 Delaware Avenue in the R2 Two Family Residence District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that due to an incorrect address on the legal notice, this item had to be readvertised and set. fc-.- hearing on August 25, 1971. A MOTION WAS MADE B-7' MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEP- TION NO. 71057 TO AUGUST 25, 1971 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-58 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To allow private open space areas with a minimum dimension of 11 ft. in lieu of the required 20 ft. to satisfy the open space requirement for a triplex. The subject property is located at 711 Delaware Avenue in the R2 Two Family Residence. It was n,)ted by the Acting Secretary that a petition opposing this raquest had been signed by approxima-.ely 18 property owners. They were opposing for a number of reasons; fire hazard, rrecedent- setting, aesthetics, noise, insufficient play aria, etc. The hearing was opened to the audience. There wcs no one present to represent the applicant. -2- 8/18/ 71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 18, 1971 Page No. 3 Mr. Mike Wilson, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and expressed his opposition to this request stating it would be the only multi -story building in the block. Mr. Ray Megley, property owner, addressed the Board, stating the project was in accordance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code with the exception of the allotment of open space. He stated the development would upgrade the area and improve the property. He spoke in favor of the request. Mary Miller, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board, opposing the development because of a lack of parking facilities, an overcrowding of the area and that the second story open area would be detrimental to surrounding property owners from the standpoint of objects being thrown onto other properties and that it diminished the privacy of open space for surrounding property owners. Mary Kooyers, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board stating she felt it would badly overcrowd the area; that there was insufficient parking area at present. Mr. and Mrs. Severino objected to the proposal feeling the triplex would overcrowd the area. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the Planning Commission has requested the Board of Zoning Adjustments to allow some variation in required open space to provide for more interesting developments. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-58 TO AUGUST 25, 1971, TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO PREPARE A PRESENTATION FOR THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND TO SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS SHOWING MORE DETAIL AND ELEVATIONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-49 Applicant: Rev. Richard P. Lucas To permit temporary use of an existing building for church services in the R5 Office - Professional District. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Gothard Street. Rev. Lucas addressed the Board and explained his request. It was pointed out that improve- ments and dedication would have to be met as it would be a new use. There being no further comment, the Board held a discussion. -3- 8/18/71 - BZA Minutes: 11. B. board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 18, 1971 Page No. 4 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-49 TO AUGUST 25, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR DETAILS ON DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE RESOLVED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-48 Applicant: Signal Landmark Inc. To allow a model home . and sales complex in an adult community development in the R1 Single Family Residence District. The subject property is bounded by Indianapolis on the north, Atlanta Avenue on the south, Magnolia Street on the east and Newland Street on the west. Jeff Holm 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. 71-48 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall comply with Section 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. At such time as the Planning Commission determines the type of wall and setback for landscaping, the applicant shall comply with such design around this model complex. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-40 - Review of elevat-io Applicant: Robert L. Taube To permi the n: is tion of a single story commercial building of apiroximate! 6161 sq. ft. The subject property is located on the south ;_de of Hamilton Avenue approximately 500 ft. east of Bushard St et in the C4 Highwa; Commercial District. The Board reviewed the elevations, and apprc-ved them. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-39 - Review of wall design Applicant: Lester F. Zijgone To allo1A a reduction in the minimum dimension for required open space to 10 ft. in lieu of the required 20 ft. in the patio ares. The Boaz d reviewed the wall design and material as submitted and approved same. -4- 8/18/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 18, 1971 Page No. 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE THE DESIGN AND MATERIALS AS SUBMITTED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin D niel McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -5- 8/18/71 - BZA