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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-01MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1972 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 OCTOBER 20, 27, AND NOVEMBER 3 AND 10, 1971 WERE ACCEPTED AS TRANSCRIBED. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-9 - Continued Applicant: Drs. Angelici & McBride To permit the construction of a medical and dental building. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-16 Applicant: Drs. Angelici $ McBride To permit the construction of a medical -dental building_with 340 sq. ft. of floor area providing 26 parking spaces in lieu of the minimum requirement of 28 parking spaces. The subject property is located north of Newman Avenue, 140 ft. east of Cameron Street in the R5 Office -Professional District. It -was noted by the Acting Secretary that the plot plan would have to be revised before action by the Board on this application. The applicant agreed to a continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY-PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-9 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-16 TO MARCH 8, 1972 FOR THE FOREGOING REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE.PERMIT NO. 72-11(a) - Continued Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California To permit drilling and operating for the discovery or production of oil, gas, hydrocarbons and/or kindred substances -in their natural state, including the installa- tion 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 northeasterly of 22nd Street and Palm Avenue in the R1-01 Single Family Residence District combining oil. -1- 3/l/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 2 The hearing was opened to the audience. Dick Buhr, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board questioned the length of time anticipated for operation of this oil operation site. Mr. Buhr stated 15 years. It was noted that a Division of Land application would be necessary on subject operation site or both streets would be required to be dedicated. 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. 72-11(a) WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 4, 1972 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. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Article 968 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. S. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-12 - Continued Applicant: Brian M. Harrington To permit the construc- tion of an addition to an existing dwelling causing a reduction in the required open space from 900 sq. ft. to 798 sq. ft. with an additional 512 sq. ft. of open space provided upon another portion of the lot having a minimum dimension of 16 ft. The subject property is locate at 7632 Alhambra Drive in the R1 Single Family Residence District. to the audience. The hearing was opened -2- 3/1/72 - BZA Minutes: H.-B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 1, 1972 Page No. 3 Pink Maddox, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Harrington addressed the Board and explained the need for the added room. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-12 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant is providing an excess of 1300 sq. ft. of open space, one half of which conforms with a minimum dimension of 25 ft.; the remaining portion having a minimum dimension of 16 ft. 2. Additional open space has been provided along the side of the proposed addition along the interior property line with a minimum dimension of 9 ft. 3. The lot is a perimeter lot abutting on Heil Avenue, an arterial street. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-13 Applicant: Covington Brothers To permit a corner of a structure on one lot to be set back 8 ft. 10 in. from the front property line in lieu of the minimum required front yard setback of 10 ft. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Gothard Street in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Jerry Burns, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Burns stated that this encroachment was caused by measurements in the field prior to street improvements. There being no other comment, the. hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-13 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: -3- 3/l/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 4 1. The encroachment is for only 14 inches at one corner of the front unit which is a one-story structure. 2. :The lot fronts on a street knuckle creating an irregular shaped lot and reducing the lot depth. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-14 Applicant: Abel Vieira To permit the construc- tion of an addition to an existing dwelling resulting in a reduction of the minimum open space dimension from the required 20 ft. to 18 ft. 6 in. The subject property is located on the northwest side of Friml Street in the R1 Single Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to -the audience. Dennis D'Hambra, representing the applicant and Abel Vieira, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. A lengthy discussion was held with regard to the configuration of the property. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-14 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant is providing an excess of 1200 sq. ft. of open space with a minimum dimension of 18.6 ft. 2. There is an additional area of approximately 550 sq. ft. on the south side of the addition with a minimum dimension of 16 ft. 6 in. 3. The intent of the open space requirement has been met. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-15 Applicant: Classic Development Corporation To permit a minimum open space dimension of 21 ft. in lieu of the required 25 ft. minimum dimension and to permit front yard setbacks on garages to be reduced to a minimum of 20 ft. on lieu of the required 22 ft. setback. The subject property is located south of Talbert Avenue, east of Beach Boulevard in the R1 Single Family Residenct District. -4- 3/l/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 5 The hearing was opened to the audience. Jerry Collins, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Conditions of approval for Tentative Map No. 7572 were reviewed with the applicant. Tom Shelton, representing the buyer of the 30 acre parcel adjacent to subject property addressed the Board and stated he was in favor of granting the reduction in the setback. Mr. Shelton stated that the request is an FHA standard throughout the country and requiring a greater setback in many cases on a one-story structure motivates the builder to develop a two-story structure. He stated he was in favor of a 20 ft. setback for the garages. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-15 TO MARCH 15, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO REVISE THE PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-13 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. To permit a reduction in the front yard setback to-7 ft. 6 in. pursuant to Section 9106.2.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Newland Street and Adams Avenue in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Bill Hossfeld, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The plans were reviewed with the Board. It was noted by the Board that the intent of the 7 1/2 ft. setback was to provide variation in the street scene and that the intent had not been met by this request. A meeting was arranged with the applicant and the staff to review the proposed plans prior to the next meeting of March 15, 1972. Board discussion followed. -5- 3/1/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE ADMINSTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-13 TO MARCH 15, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO MEET WITH THE STAFF AND REVISE THE PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-12 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. To allow a model home and sales complex pursuant to Section 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the east and west side of Felcliff Lane at Adams Avenue in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Bill Hossfeld, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and discussed the request. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-12 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. Section 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL -VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-9 Applicant: Derby Land Comvan To divide a legal parcel of land into four separate legal parcels. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Newland Street in the R1 Single Family Residence District. Tom White, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Acting Secretary reviewed with the Board the history on subject property. Mr. Palin stated that the Planning Commission was still pursuing a total development plan on this property, so that proper access can be designed between this property and the parcel to the south. A lengthy discussion was held with regard to the zoning'of the north portion of the property which is PD-12 and the south property which is R1. -6- 3/l/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 7 Board discussion followed. It was the opinion of Mr. McFarland and Mr. Spencer that adequate control could be exercised over the property with regard to a total development plan. A use permit would be required prior to any development and it was felt that the Planning Commission's desires could be implemented at that time. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-9 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received February 23, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Talbert Avenue and Newland Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is fully 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. 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 agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the conditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer NOES: Palin ABSENT:, None THE MOTION'CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT: MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Palin stated his reason for a nay vote was the concern of the City for a total development plan on this 10 acre parcel of land USE PERMIT NO. 71-64 Applicant: Signal Oil & Gas Company Located east of 18th Street south of Pacific Coast Highway and west of 19th Street. -7- 3/l/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning, Adjustments Wednesday, March 1, 1972 Page No. 8 It was the consensus of the Board that the applicant submit a letter for an encroachment permit on the landscaping along Pacific Coast Highway prior to any formal action by the Board. REVIEW OF REVISED PLOT PLAN (CONDITION OF APPROVAL - BZA) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-2 Applicant: Robert L. Rinker To permit the construc- tion of a tire sales commercial -building. The subject property is located at Bolsa Chica and Warner Avenue. The Board reviewed a revised parking plan to accommodate more landscaping. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE THE REVISED PLAN. ROLL CALL' VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW OF REVISED PLOT PLAN (CONDITION OF APPROVAL - BZA) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-72 Applicant: Diversified Shopping Centers Located at the south- east corner of Heil Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street. The revised plan for landscaping areas was reviewed and it was a consensus of the Board that a detailed landscape plan showing material would have to be submitted for approval. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. - James W. Palin Secretary N-1- �Aad ]A, Daniel W. McFarland Chairman -8- 3/l/72 - BZA