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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1971
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
McFarland, Spencer, Palin
None
MINUTES: On motion by Palin and second by Spencer, the minutes
for April 21, 28, and May 5, 1971 were accepted as
transcribed.
SIGN PERMIT NO. 72635 - Review for possible revocation
Applicant: Huntington Shorecliffs
Temporary directional sign
located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and
Indianapolis Avenue.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
It was noted by the Board that
this hearing was at the request of the City Attorney pursuant
to the Ordinance that states a sign is allowed only within a
model sales and complex area. This sign is not on their
model site.
Mr. Ellman, representing the
applicant, and Mr. George Shibata, attorney, addressed the
Board and explained the need for the sign.
Mr. Shibata asked the Board why
the sign is considered in violation of the code.
He was advised the sign is
located too close to a residential area, and would have to
be relocated or removed. It was further noted that a Condi-
tional Exception Application would have to be filed and
approved to allow this sign at subject location.
There being no further
the hearing was closed.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN
AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE SIGN PERMIT NO. 72635 TO
OCTOBER 20, 1971 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO ALLOW
TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO FILE A CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
APPLICATION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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Wednesday, October 6, 1971
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USE PERMIT NO. 71-45
Applicant: LeRoy Collins
The Acting Secretary
stated he had received a formal request from Mayor McCracken
to table this item until later in the meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None_
THE 'ITEM WAS TABLED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.•71-78
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To permit the
continuation and maintenance for one year of an existing
nonconforming sign. The subject property is located on the
north line of Warner Avenue, approximately 470 ft. westerly
of Magnolia Street in the Al Agricultural District.
r to the audience.
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The hearing was opened
It was noted by the
Chairman that there was a conforming sign located within 50 ft.
,of this sign.
Mr. Ray Murphy and
Mr. Forbes, representing the applicant, addressed the Board.
Mr. Forbes stated that there is a capital value outstanding
on this sign of $615.00.
Mr'. Palin stated he
felt it improper to act on this conditional exception because
of the existing nonconforming sign on this same property and
further that the Board should review the permit on said
existing sign for revocation.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO. 71-78 TO ALLOW TIME TO INVESTIGATE THE APPLICA-
TION FURTHER.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Palin, Spencer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-79
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To permit the continuation
and maintenance for one year of an existing nonconforming sign.
The subject property is located on the east line of Beach
Boulevard and the north line of Atlanta Avenue in -the C4 Highway
Commercial District.
to the audience.
The hearing was opened
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Wednesday, October 6, 1971
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Mr. Forbes, representing the
applicant, stated there was a capital investment outstanding
on this sign of $2 160.00.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND
SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-79
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The sign can'be relocated, reduced in size and made to
conform to ordinance code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTIONAL No. 71-80
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
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To permit the continuation and
maintenance for one year of an existing nonconforming sign.
-The subject property is located on the south line of Adams
Avenue, approximately 300 ft. east of Brookhurst Street in
the C4 Highway Commercial District.
In Conjunction With
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-81
Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoor, Inc.
To permit the continued use for
one year of an existing nonconforming sign. The subject property
is located on the south line of Adams Avenue, approximately
300 ft. east of Brookhurst Street in the C4 Highway Commercial
District.
These items
were heard in
conjunction
because they
are in the same
location.
The hearing
was opened to the
audience on
both items.
Mr. Forbes,
representing the
applicant,
addressed the
Board and stated
that the capital
investment
outstanding on these boards is
$840.00 and $1260.00
respectively.
He stated
they would relocate
the signs, and
requested a
continuance
for two weeks to
investigate relocating
the signs.
There being
no further comment,
the hearing
was closed.
Board discussion
was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND
AND SECONDED BY P.ALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL, EXCEPTION NO.
71-80 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-81 TO OCTOBER 20, 1971
AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO ALLOW TIME TO INVESTIGATE
RELOCATING THE SIGNS.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Palin, Spencer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-55
Applicant: Wm. S. Rader
To allow the care of
five (5) handicapped, non -related persons. The subject
property is located 180 ft. north of the centerline of
Springfield Street on the west side of Lake Street in the
R2-0 Two Family Residence District combining oil.
It was noted by the
Secretary that this item had been posted on the agenda in
error.
USE PERMIT NO. 71-45
Applicant: LeRoy Collins
To permit the
construction of a Farmers' Market -type commercial development
consisting of 80,000 sq. ft. of building on approximately
7.90 acres. The subject property is located on the southwest
corner of Talbert Avenue and Beach Boulevard in the C4
Highway Commercial District.
The hearing was
opened to the audience.
Mayor George McCracken,
Don Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Collins addressed the Board and
explained the request. Mr. McCracken stated that the proposed
development would have a value in excess of one million dollars.
The following require-
ments of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed
with the applicant.
1. Talbert Avenue and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and
fully improved to City and/or State standards at the time
said 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.
S. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground.
7. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
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There being no further commerrt,
the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND
AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-45 WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of
Zoning Adjustments for approval before issuance of
building permits.
2. 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.
3. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be
installed by the developer at locations and to specifica-
tions provided by the Fire Department.
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, separating this parcel
from the remaining property held under the same ownership,
shall be filed with the City, approved and recorded.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
James W. Palin
Acting Secretary
aniel W, McFarlan
Chairman
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