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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-01MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Palin and second by Lovejoy the minutes of the Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments for April 14, 1971, were accepted as transcribed. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-42(a) Referred back to the Applicant: Huntington by the Sea Board for action and conditions (Continued) To allow two pole signs for identifying the name of a residential development in lieu of the requirement to attach an identifying sign to a masonry wall S.9764.1.3 and S.9764.1.4. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Newland Street and Pacific Coast Highway in the R5 Office -Professional District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Frank Navarro and M. A. Gross, representing the applicant, addressed the Board. They felt they could not remove the existing signs and, in fact, it was their understanding that the Planning Commission intended subject sign to remain. They discussed future site changes they were planning and their need for existing signing as well as the requested signs for identification and directing people to their park. Mr. Navarro and Mr. Gross requested that this item be referred back to_the Planning Commission for clarification regarding the. existing •signs. It was the consensus of the Board that revised plans should be submitted showing the changes that were proposed in the near future. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO REFER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-42(a) BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1971 FOR CLARIFICATION AT THE APPLICANT's REQUEST. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy,--Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 9/1/71 - PC Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 1, 1971 Page No. 2 DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-26 (Continued) Applicant: Frank H. Green To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into three separate parcels. The subject property is located on the east side of Sims Street, north side of Los Patos Drive, 320 ft. south of Orion Avenue. Mr. Green addressed the Board explaining his position. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that this is a non-structural blight area because of the small lots and odd lot configurations. The Planning Department feels strongly this would be detrimental to the City to grant this request, because of the R1 zoning. It was stated that there were other ways to make a division that would not be detrimental. The applicant requested a further continuance of his request to allow time to explore other possibilities. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND.SECONDED BY LIPPS, TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-26 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-27 Applicant: C. S. T. Engineering Co. To divide a legal parcel of land into three (3) separate legal parcels. The subject property is located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Road, approximately 900 ft. south of Warner Avenue. Robert Bell, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained his request. Street dedication was discussed. Mr. Bell 'asked for a continuance of this request to allow time for a meeting with the staff. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED'BY LIPPS, TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-27 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 1971 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 9/1/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 1, 1971 Page No. 3 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-60 Applicant: Mrs. Edward R. Simon To permit an 18 in. fiberglass extension to an existing 6 ft. concrete block wall within the side yard in lieu of the maximum 6 ft. height requirement. The subject property is located at 17162 Wildrose Lane in the R1 Single Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Simon addressed the Board and explained the request. She stated that the adjacent house was built at a higher ground elevation and her privacy was infringed upon. The Acting Secretary suggested perhaps the problem could be alleviated with landscaping. Mrs. Simon felt this would not solve her problem. The possibility of raising the fence height to 6 ft. measured from the higher property was discussed. Mrs. McDonald, adjacent neighbor, addressed the Board, opposing the existing height extension to the wall as she felt it was unsightly. She concurred with adding similar masonry material to achieve the desired height on existing wall. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-60 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has not shown hardship. 2. The extension is unsightly and not in the best interests of the City. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-61 Applicant: Wm. James Richardson To permit the construction of a 6 ft. redwood fence to the sidewalk on rear property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. corner cutoff. The subject property is located at 9361 Cloudhaven Dr. in the R1 Single Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Richardson, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request stating that there were 48 ft. between his proposed fence and the driveway of the adjacent neighbor, eliminating the need for a corner cutoff. -3- 9/l/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 1, 1971 Page No. 4 There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-61 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The abutting property has a side -on entry,garage therefore there is no need for a 10 ft. X 10 ft. corner cutoff.. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-59 Applicant: Joseph Capocciama To permit the canti- lever of a second story of a three -unit apartment building to within 3 ft. of the rear property line in lieu of the required 10 ft. setback. The subject property is located on the east side of Delaware Avenue, 27 ft. south of Memphis Street in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Capocciama addressed the Board and explained his request. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the Planning Department had been instructed to process this type of application. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-59 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. A precedent has been set for this type of construction in the town lot area. 2. The Planning Commission has prepared a code amendment that would allow this type of construction. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-50 Applicant: Werner Aldag To allow a restaurant in an existing building. The subject property is located at 218 Main Street in the C3 General Business District. -4- 9/1/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning A'djustments� Wednesday, September 1, 1971 Page No. 5 Mr. Aldag, applicant, addressed the Board and discussed his request. The Acting Secretary reviewed with the applicant the proposed plans for this area. Entrance and circulation into the restaurant were discussed with a view to the projected plans for the area. Mr. Aldag stated he was aware of the plans and could see no problem. The property line was -discussed and a possible overhang for the front of the restaurant. Board discussion was,held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-50 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 2. Parking 'compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be'complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-51 Applicant: Kayoshi Shoda To permit the construction of a 9500 sq. ft. industrial building. The subject property is located on the south side of Research Drive at Commerce Lane in the M1-A Limited Manufacturing District. Mr. George Lusk and Mr. Sam Dixson, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that it would be preferable to have a zero setback. The_ - applicant_ -was agreeable to this. Driveway widths and curb cuts were discussed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-51 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received August 30, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. Research Drive 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. -5- 9/1/71 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, September 1, 1971 Page No. 6 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 Public 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. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 12. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south property line. The height 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin NOES: -None - ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary a ter Lipps Chairman -6- 9/l/71 - BZA