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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1971
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-27 (Continued)
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 Rd., approximately
900 fti south of Warner Ave.
It was noted by the Acting Secre-
tary that the applicant had requested a continuance of this
item to allow time to submit an alignment for a public street
and grade elevations thereof.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND
r. SECONDED BY LIPPS TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-27 TO
SEPTEMBER 15, 1971.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-49 (Continued)
Applicant: Rev. Richard P. Lucas
To permit temporary use of an
existing building for church services in the RS'Office-
Professional District. The subject property is located at
the northwest corner of Garfield Ave. and Gothard St.
It was noted by the Acting
Secretary that a hearing before the City Council-: had 'been
held regarding this request and that a waiver of -improvements
was not granted but that the applicant was advised to file
a Conditional Exception Application for his request.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND
SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO TABLE THIS ITEM INDEFINITELY WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-26 (Continued)
Applicant: Frank H. Green
To allow the division of a legal
parcel of land into three separate parcels. The subject
property is located on the east side of Sims St., north side
of Los Patos Dr., 320 ft. south of Orion Ave.
Mr. Green, applicant, and
Mr. and Mrs. G. Zisakis, prospective buyers, addressed the
Board. Mr. Zisakis informed the Board that he wished to buy
the parcel from Mr. Green. Improvements were discussed.
Board discussion was held.
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September 8, 1971
Page ;.2
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LOVEJOY
AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE.DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-26 WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The plot plan received August 23, 1971 shall be the approved
layout.
2. Los Patos Dr. and Sims 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.
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 property shall participate in the local drainage assess-
ment district at the time each parcel is developed.
6.. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
each parcel is developed.
7. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
8. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior
to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel.
9. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agree -
meet is•signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions
listed above.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy", Lipps
NOES: Perlin
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MINORITY REPORT: Mr. Palin stated that his reason for nay vote
was that this was designated as a non-structural blight area and
that the ratio of depth to frontage could cause difficulties for
future use of the property.
CONDITIONAL'EXCEPTION NO. 71-62
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To allow the continued use
of an existing subdivision directional sign for one year
situated less than 200 ft. from residential area in lieu of the
required 200 ft. separation from residential area. The subject
property is located on the west line of Beach Blvd., 2500 ft.
north of Pacific Coast Highway in the C3 General Business District.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
William D. Forbes, Jr. and
Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and
explained the request.
It was noted that this sign fell
within the area of the future freeway, on State property. The
Board requested that the applicant write the State requesting
that this sign be relocated to conform with the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LOVEJOY
AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-•62
TO SEPTEMBER 229 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE
STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REGARDING THEIR PERMISSION TO RELOCATE
THE SIGN.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Perlin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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was over -sized, not boxed
home park going in within
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September 8, 1971
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-63
Applicant: Melvin Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To allow the continued use of
an existing non -conforming subdivision directional sign for
one year. The subject property is located at the southeast
corner of Beach Blvd. and Stark St. in the C2 Community
Business District.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Mr. Murphy, representing the
applicant, addressed the Board. He stated they had been
unable to lease property to the south which was the only
direction they could expand in..
No one spoke in opposition.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
The Board held a discussion.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN
AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
71-63, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. There appears to be no justification for the request.
2. There has been ample amortization period since the
effective date of Article 976.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-64
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To permit the continued use
of an existing non -conforming subdivision directional
sign for one year. The subject property is located on
the west side of Brookhurst St., 790 ft. south of
Garfield Ave. in the C2 Community Business District and
MH Mobilehome District.
The hearing was opened to
the audience.
representing the applicant,
explained the request.
It was noted that this sign
in and that there is a mobile-
200 ft. of this location.
Mr. Murphy and Mr. Forbes,
addressed the Board and
There being no further com-
ment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LOVEJOY
AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 71-64 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The continued use shall be allowed for 90 days or
until such time as the first mobi).ehome unit is
placed on adjacent site.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-65
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To allow the continued use
of an existing non -conforming subdivision directional
sign for one year. The subject property is located at
the northeast corner of Goldenwest St. and Warner Ave.
in the R5 Office -Professional District.
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September 8, 1971
Page 4
the audience.
The hearing was opened to
Mr. Murphy, representing
the applicant, addressed the Board, explaining there was,no
way this sign could be moved to a new location because of the
numerous signs in this area.
Mr. William Landis, owner
and developer of subject property, addressed the Board and
explained that he was agreeable to allow the sign to stand
—for another year.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN
AND SECONDED BY LO`IEJOY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
71-65 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The 10 ft. x 20 ft. board shall be relocated in the
approximately location of the existing 10 ft. x 40 ft.
board, which board shall be removed immediately.
2. A permit shall be taken out for the existing copy on the
sign.
3. Conditional Exception No. 71-65 shall become null and
void on September 9, 1972 or when the property is developed,
whichever is sooner.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lovejoy
NOES: Lipps
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MINORITY REPORT: Mr. Lipps stated his reasons for his nay vote:
1. The Board would be setting a precedent to allow a 75 ft.
span between signs.
2. It would be contrary to the desires of the City Council
and the Planning Commission.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-66
Applicant: Melven Censer Outdoor, Inc.
To allow the continued use
of an existing non -conforming subdivision directional sign for
one year. The subject property is located at the north line
of Warner Ave. and 300 ft. east of Goldenwest St. in the R5
Office -Professional District.
the audience.
The hearing was opened to
Mr. Murphy, 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 LIPPS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-66
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The signs in this area are too close to each other.
2. If allowed to remain, it would violate the Ordinance
Code in size, location and distance between signs.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lovejoy, Lipps
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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September 8, 1971
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-67
Applicant: Dennis F. D'Ambra Construction Co.
To permit: 1) a reduction in
the minimum dimensions for open space to 13.5 ft. in lieu of
the required 20 ft., and 2) an area of approximately 600 sq.ft.
within the front one-third of the lot to satisfy a portion of
the 900 sq. ft. minimum open space required in the rear two-
thirds of of the lot. The subject property is located at the
northwest corner of Knoxville Ave. and Florida St. in the
R2 Two Family Residence District.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Mr. D'Ambra and Mr. Thomson
addressed the Board. Floor plans and elevations were submitted
for review by the Board.
No one spoke in opposition.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIPPS AND
SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-67
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. A 42 in, high masonry wall shall be constructed on the
exterior property line.
2. A revised plot plan shall be submitted showing the wall
on the rear unit and the same treatment being extended
to the existing dwelling. This wall shall be esthetically
compatible with the dwelling units.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lovejoy, Lipps
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 71-38
Applicant: Rudolph Alcala
To allow the construction of
a coin -operated carwash. The subject property is located
on the north side of Adams Ave., approximately 700 ft. west
of Magnolia St. in the C2 Community Business District.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Sally Kennedy, Rudolph Alcala
and Mr. I. J. Snyder, representing the applicant, addressed
the Board and explained their request.
It was noted by the Acting
Secretary that the Planning Commission has not established
a locational criteria for carwashes at this time. The Plan-
ning Commission has requested that these items be referred
to them.
The Board requested additional
landscaping be provided, stating that 3% was required.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND
SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO REFER USE PERMIT NO. 71-38 TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 59 1971 at 7:00 P.M. IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE REQUEST OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lovejoy, Lipps
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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September 8, 1971
Page 6
USE PERMIT NO. 71-39
Applicant: Mobil Oil Corporation
To allow the rebuilding
of two existing pump islands and three round steel canopies
to an existing service station. The subject property is
located at the southeast corner of Brookhurst St. and Gar-
field Ave. in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
The hearing was opened
to the audience.
Mr. Hanley, represent-
ing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the
request.
The Board noted that
there was no landscaping shown on the plot plan and that
the rest rooms should be screened.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was
he Id.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO.71-39
TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1971 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO
SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS DELINEATING THE LANDSCAPING.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lovejoy, Lipps
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS:
HUNTINGTON SHORECLIFFS DIRECTIONAL SIGN - It was noted that
a memo from the City Attorney's office directed that a public
hearing be set and the applicant notified, of possible
revocation of the sign permit recently granted.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-33 - Review of eleQations
Applicant: Peterson -Meek -Rhea & Associates. Inc.
To permit the construction
of a major market and miscellaneous shops in the C2 Community
Business District. Located on the west side of Brookhurst St.
and north side of Hamilton Ave.
The Board reviewed eleva-
tions of the proposed shopping center.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE THE ELEVATIONS AS
SUBMITTED.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Palin, Lipps, Lovejoy
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
ames W. PaIin waiter Lipps
Acting Secretary Chairman
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