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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-10-20MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1971 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Patin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: On motion by Patin and seconded by Spencer, the minutes of June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1971 were accepted as transcribed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-78 (Continued) Applicant: Melven Genser Outdoors 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 At Agricultural District. It was noted that this item was continued to allow time for the Planning Commission to review application of this type which was pending before them to form a policy with regard to nonconforming signs and that the feeling of the Planning Commission was that the code should be adhered to. The hearing was opened to the audience. 'Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. was closed. There being no further comment, the hearing Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL, EXCEPTION NO. 71-78 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. There has been ample amortization period since the effective date of the Sign Ordinance, August 1969. 2. This action is pursuant to the Planning Commission policy that the first. conforming sign on the same parcel of land would be the legal sign. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Patin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-80 (Continued) 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 south line of Adams Avenue, approximately 300 ft. east of Brookhurst Street in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request, stating it was impossible to relocated the sign. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 2 , Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-80 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Conditional Exception No. 71-80 shall become null and void October 20, 1972. 2. The existing 10 ft. x 24 ft. sign shall be boxed in. 3. If the copy is changed, the applicant has agreed to reduce the size of . board to 10 ft. x 20 ft. 4. The existing sign in tandem shall be removed within 30 days. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-81 (Continued) 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. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Ray Murphy, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. ing was closed. There being no further comment, the hear - Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-81 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Sufficient justification for a'hardship has not been shown. 2. The sign`is located too close and in tandem with another existing sign. 3. It is not within the policy of the Planning Commission to allow this type of request. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-40 (Continued) Applicant: Robert F. Nease To permit the construction of a 52 unit apartment building complex. The subject property is located on the east side of Green Street, 330 ft. north of Warner Avenue in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. It was noted by the Board that elevations are required which should be reviewed pursuant to the March 9 apartment standards. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 3 The hearing was opened to the -audience. There was no nnF rresent to represent the applicant and there being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTIOAI WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-40 TO OCTOBER 27, 1971, TO ALLOW TIME FOR ELEVATIONS AND RENDERINGS TO BE REVIEWED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-44 (Continued) Applicant: Downey Savings & Loan Assoc. To permit the construction of a two-story office building of approximately 9,600 sq. ft. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located'on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street. The -hearing was opened to the audience. Tom Starrett, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Revised plot plans were submitted. It was noted that all requests of the Board had been met. The following requirements of the H.B. Ordi- nance Code were discussed with the applicant: 1. Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue 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. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of. 'Ountington Beach's sewage system. 4. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 5. All utilities shall be installed underground. 6. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-44 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received October 20, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 3. 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 4 4. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. 5. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 7. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 8. Photos dated September 1969 (received October 20, 1971) shall set the architectural design of the proposed structure. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED USE PERMIT NO. 71-43 (Continued) Applicant: Standard Oil Co. of Calif. To permit the drilling and operating for the discovery or production of oil, gas, hydrocarbons and/or kindred sub- stances in their natural state, including the installation and use of equip- ment, structures, tools and other facilities incidental, necessary and accessory to the drilling, production, repressuring and processing of sub- stances produced by such wells for shipment to pipeline. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Garfield Ave. and Edwards St. in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combining oil and RA-01 Residential Agricultural District combining oil. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dick Buhr, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Buhr was informed that in order to request a substitute material for the screening walls, a letter to the Planning Commission should be submitted for their review. was closed. r There being no further comment, the hearing Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-43 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received September 22, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. The water, sewer and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Depart- ment of Public Works and Fire Department. 3. All applicable ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-84 Applicant: Low's Liquor & Groceries To permit a second free-standing pole sign of 134 sq. ft. in lieu of S. 9764.3.1.2 (a) which permits one (1) free-standing sign for each detached building. The subject property is located on the east side of Springdale St. and 240 ft. from the centerline of and north of Bolsa Ave. in the C2 Community Business District. The hearing was opened to the audience. James Graves, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. was closed. There being no further comment, the hearing Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-84 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant is providing a pole sign that will provide for additional signing for the commercial complex, reducing clutter. 2. The applicant has submitted an estimate of costs and it poses an economic hardship on the owner to consolidate and relocate the existing sign with the proposed sign. The request complies with (a) through (e) of Section 9763.4.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code as required as findings by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-83 (Continued) Applicant: Eldon Bagstad To permit the following: 1) garage with rear yard setback of 1 ft. in lieu of the required 10 ft. rear yard setback; 2) driveway width of 10 ft. in lieu of the required 20 ft. width; 3) 5 ft. separation between dwelling and garage in lieu of the required 10 ft. separa- tion. The subject property is located at 811 Alabama Ave. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Eldon Bagstad, applicant, and Don Davis, architect, addressed the Board and explained the request. Open space was discussed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-83 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Carports constructed at "0" setback shall be constructed of maintenance free masonry material. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 6 1. The applicant has incorporated additional open space areas in the form of private patios and balconies that relate to the individual units. 2. This is in keeping with current policy of the Planning Commission to allow - initiative in design creating a better living environment. 3. The driveway does not exceed 100 ft. in depth and that the "0" rear and interior side yard setbacks for the carports is encouraged by the City to eliminate a 5 ft. trash area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 71-46 , Applicant: Pacific Divers Supply, Inc. To permit the addition of an enclosed swimming -pool to an existing commercial complex in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located at 16214 Pacific Coast Highway. applicant. request, the hearing was closed. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the, There being no comment, for or against this Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-46 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 68-33 shall be complied with. 2. The plot plan received October 5, 1971 shall be the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-29 Applicant: Eugene Hancock To allow the division of a -legal parcel of land into three (3) legal parcels. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Adams Ave. and Newland St. in the RA-0 Residential Agricultural District combining oil. Jack King, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-29 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received October 8, 1971 shall be the approved layout. 2. All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract No. 7491 shall be complied with. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 7 3. Newland Street and Adams Avenue 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. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 6. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. i 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 11. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: SIGN PERMIT NO. 72635 (Continued) - Review Applicant: Huntington Shorecliffs It was noted by the Board that a conditional exception application had been filed by the applicant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE THE REVIEW OF SIGN PERMIT NO. 72635 TO BE HEARD WITH THE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1971. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-59 Applicant: William Lyons Development Corp. To allow a temporary sales office to be located at Warner and Sculpin Lane. Board and explained the request. Trent Wilson and Ron Tuffnell addressed the Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-59 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION. 1. The applicant shall comply with Article 9730.25.4 of the H.B. Ordinance Code. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 20, 1971 Page 8 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 70-33 (Referred to the Board for review at the Applicant: Bill Williams request of the Building Department.) This matter was brought before the board by the chairman as a result of a public hearing before the City Council to con- sider revocation of Conditional Exception 70-33. It was related to the board that an agreement had been reached between Mr. Williams, the owner, and the City Council with regard to fencing the total site and the possible relocation of the exercise arena. The board was asked to review the case and determine the requirements for the fencing including location and type, and the feasibility of relocating the arena. It was the concensus of the board that a field inspection, in the company of the owner, would be necessary in order to render a decision. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary Daniel W. McFarland Chairman