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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-26MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1972 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: The minutes of the Board of Zoning Adjustments for September 29 and October 6, 1971 were accepted as transcribed. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-32 - Continued To divide a legal parcel of land into three separate parcels. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 71-65 - Continued Applicant: Pizza Hut To permit the construction and opera- tion of a Pizza Hut. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach Blvd., northeast corner of Holland St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had requested continuance of these items to February 2, 1972 to allow time for the applicant to submit additional documentation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 71-32 AND USE PERMIT NO. 71-65 TO FEBRUARY 2, 1972 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-5 Applicant: Scottfield Building Corp. To permit the construction of a 104 unit apartment complex. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Garfield Ave. and Florida St. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant requested a continuance to February 2, 1972 to allow time for additional documentation and elevations to be submitted. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-5 TO FEBRUARY 21 1972 FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE NOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-1 - Continued To adjust the lot line of two adjacent legal parcels of land. In Conjunction With Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-4 To permit the construction of a motorcycle sales agency with service. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-1 - Continued Applicant: Donald P. Jones To permit zero rear yard setback on a portion of a motorbike sales agency in lieu of the required 10 ft. rear yard setback. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd., approximately 180 ft. north of Utica St. in the C2 Community Business District._ The hearing was opened to the audience on Conditional Exception No. 72-1. Don Jones, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the requests. He stated that certain modifications had been made to the revised plot plans as submitted this date, whereby the conditional exception was no longer necessary. Therefore, he requested withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 72-1. There being no further com- ment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-1 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received January 3, 1972 shall be the approved lgyout. 2. Beach Blvd. and Utica St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State 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 assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 7. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifica- tions provided by the Fire Department. 8. A11 applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 9. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 10. 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. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -2- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.R. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 3 1. The plot plan received January 26, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improvements shalliinclude 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. 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 assess- ment 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. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 13. 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. 14. Landscape plans for the display area shall be submitted to the Board prior to issuance of building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO WITHDRAW CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-1 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-89 - Continued Applicant: Joseph & Norma De Sues To permit the operation of a retail interior decorator shop business. The subject property is located on the west side of Main St. between 6th and 7th Sts. in the C3 General Business District. Joseph and Norma De Sues addressed the Board and explained their request. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-89 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Section 8115 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, which requires a Certificate of Occupancy prior to establishing the use, shall be complied with. -3- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B._ Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 4 2. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AND FOR THE REASONS: A ruling by the City Attorney's office found: 1. There is no conflict with provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The commercial use is a permitted use within this district. 3. The residential use is non -conforming and had not been abated. 4. The use must comply with the zoning and building codes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-4 - Continued' - Applicant: Patti Walker Realty To allow the continued use of a non -conforming sign with an interior side yard setback of 1 ft. in lieu of the required 26 ft. setback. The subject property is located on the south side of Warner Ave., west of Beach Blvd. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was reopened. Henry Chuba, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. It was noted by the Board that if the sign is relocated to conform with the Ordinance Code, it would encroach into a parking stall. Don Jones, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board, stating he would like to see the sign remain where it is. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The sign with approximately 52 sq. ft. of area shall be relocated as far south as possible from the property line to a location adjacent to the driveway. 2. A 3 ft. landscape strip shall be provided along the front property line between the driveway and the north property line at the new location of pole sign and con- forming to Article 979 with regard to curbing and irri- gation. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The sign was non -conforming in its original location and would be required to be located in a driveway in order to comply with the Code. 2. An adjustment in location is in keeping with the intent of the Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin r NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. —4— 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 5 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-6 Applicant: David L. Ghent To allow a side yard setback of 6-ft. in lieu of the required 10 ft. side yard setback for mobile - homes. The subject property is located south of Garfield Ave., west of Brookhurst St. in the MH Mobilehome District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dave Smith and George Gurnea, repre- senting the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Grotenhuis, representative of adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and spoke in favor of this request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-6 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The corner lots in question provide the setbacks on the street side and meet the intent of the Code. 2. The 3 ft. side yard setback is in compliance with the State Code, 3. The MH District was in the process of being drafted by the City at the time the park plan was filed with the City for approval; therefore, the -applicant did not have knowledge of the side yards that would be required. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT N0, 72-1 Applicant: Huntington Shorecliffs To permit a reduction in the number of mobile park spaces from 89 as shown on the original plan, to 86 to allow more area between coaches for landscaping and beautification. The subject property is located on the west side of Beach Blvd. between Atlanta Ave. and Frankfort St. in the R5 Office -Professional District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ray Ellman and George McCracken, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. It was noted by the Board that the Planning 'Commission had conditioned that the north -south streets be terminated as cul-de-sacs. Conditions of a pre- vious use permit were discussed in this regard. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-1 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted for approval by the Board of Zoning Adjustments, prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Beach Blvd. and Delaware St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. -5- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 6 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system. 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. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground. 9. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south property line of matching material to existing walls on property. 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 12. All conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 70-6 and Use Permit No. 69-33(a) shall be complied with. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-2 , Applicant: Standard Oil Company of Calif. To permit drilling and operation for the discovery or production of oil, gas, hydro- carbons and/or kindred substances in their natural state, including the installation and use of equipment, structures, tools and other facilities incidental, necessary and accessory to the drilling, production, repressuring and processing of substances produced by such wells for shipment to pipeline. The subject property is located northeast of Goldenwest St. and Mansion Ave. in the C2-01 Community Business District combining oil. the audience. The hearing was opened to Dick Buhr, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-2 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-3 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of Calif. To permit drilling and opera- ting for the discovery or production of oil, gas, hydro- carbons and/or kindred substances in their natural state, including the installation and use of equipment, structures, tools and other facilities incidental, necessary and -6- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 7 accessory to the drilling, production, repressuring and pro- cessing of substances produced by such wells for shipment to pipeline. The subject property is located approximately 2800 ft. westerly of intersection of Goldenwest St. and Mansion Ave. in the R4-01 Multiple Family Residence District combining oil. The hearing was opened to the audience. Dick Buhr, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-3 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-4 Applicant: Jules G. Toghia To allow an addition of a 19 ft. by 19 ft. for storage purposes to an existing pizza parlor. The subject property is located at 19300 Beach Blvd. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Peter Toghia, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-4 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall modify parking arrangement immediately adjacent to the addition to facilitate traffic circulation within the parking lot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-2 Applicant: Downey Savings & Loan Assoc. To modify the plot plan submitted with Use Permit No. 71-44 from 9600 sq. ft. to 13,552 sq. ft. for an office building. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Adams Ave. and Brookhurst St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Thomas Starrett, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Revised plot plans were submitted. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-2 WITH THE -FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -7- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 8 1. Conditions of Approval of Use Permit No. 71-44 shall be complied with. 2. The structure shall be essentially the same as shown on rendering submitted January 26, 1972. 3. The plot plan received January 26, 1972 shall be the approved layout. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Patin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-2 Applicant: Robert L. Rinker To permit construction of a commercial building in which a tire sales and service business shall be conducted. The subject property is loca- ted on the west side of Bolsa Chica St., approximately 140 ft. north of Warner Ave. in the C2 Community Business District. Mr. Rinker, applicant, and Mr. Szallay, representative, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. George McCracken, developer, addressed the Board. Driveways, raised medians, curb cuts, sign location and required landscaping were discussed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-2 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Bolsa Chica St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said 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. 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. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 12. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 13. A Division of Land application, separating this parcel -8- 1/26/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 26, 1972 Page 9 from the remaining property held under the same ownership shall be filed with the City, approved prior to framing inspection of any structure. 14. 900 parking shall be incorporated with additional land- scaping within the front yard setback and subject pro- perty shall be limited to one driveway. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-6 Applicant: Shapell Industries To permit one additional model home within the model home and sales complex. The subject property is located west of Goldenwest St., approximately 1600 ft. north of Edinger Ave. in the R1 Single Family Residence District. There was no one present to represent the applicant. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-6 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Section 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 2. The plot plan received January 26, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 3. Screening wall shall exceed 42 in. in height and shall be constructed of materials that are compatible with the exterior of buildings on lots 221, 222 and 251. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Patin NOES:, None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. NAA I'l � kk . t ti James W. Palin Daniel W. McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -9- 1/26/72-BZA