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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-08MINUTES 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8, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lovejoy, Lipps, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-27 (Continued) Applicant: C. S. T. Engineering Co. To divide a legal parcel of land into three (3) separate legal parcels.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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments 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. -2- 9/8/71-BZA was over -sized, not boxed home park going in within Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 8, 1971 Page 3 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. -3- 9/8/71-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments 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. -4- ')/R/71 -RSA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 8, 1971 Page 5 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. -5- 9/8/71-hZt Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments 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 -6- 9/8/71-BZA