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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-03-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING -ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1972 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-22 - Continued Applicant: Kenneth Kentner To permit a reduction in the required number of parking spaces from 39 to 34 for a proposed 7800 sq. ft. commercial structure. In conjunction with - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-16 - Continued Applicant: Kenneth Kentner To permit a liquor store and meat market. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Atlanta Avenue in the C2 Community Business District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had requested a continuance to March 29 to allow time to revise the plot plans. Mr. Beadle, representing 7-11 Food Stores, adjacent to this property, stated he felt their parking should not be reduced as it would possibly overload his parking area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-22 AND ADMINIS- TRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-16 TO MARCH 299 1972, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. 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 feet north of Warner Avenue in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. It was noted by the Board that this ap- plication had been filed prior to the Planning Commission and City Council action on this property, and that the applicant had re- quested that tlis'item be heard today. The Board advised that legal notices should be sent out again because of the lapse of time since the submittal of this application. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page.-2- Mr. Katchickas, representing the appli- cant, addressed the Board and presented revised plans. Elevations were reviewed for appearance standards. The Board recommended more accuracy in plans submitted. Mr. Katchickas requested a continuance to April 26, 1972. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDE BY MCFARLAND TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-40 TO APRIL 26, 19729 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-15 - Continued Applicant: Abbott Drilling Corp. To permit a storage yard pursuant to S.9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located east of Gothard Street, approximately 340 feet north of Slater Avenue in the M1 Light Industrial District. It was noted by the Board that this item had been continued to allow the applicant time to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott addressed the Board and explained the request. A lengthy discussion was held with re- gard,to the time element of improvements to be made and the separation wall required between commercial use and residential (this property in- corporates both). Requirements of the H.B. Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SE- CONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-15 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received March 1, 1972, shall be the approved layout. 2. Gothard Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City stands 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. -2- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page - 3- E 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. All utilities shall be installed, underground at the time said parcel is developed. =' 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 9. A masonry wall shall be constructed at a 5 ft. setback along the front property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six(6) ft. above the highest ground surface within twenty(20) ft. of the common property line. The wall design and landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval.' 10. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 12. A 6 ft. wood fence shall be constructed at the north and south property lines. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-23 To permit zero interior side yard set- backs for proposed industrial buildings in lieu of the required minimum interior side yard setback of 15 ft. In conjunction with ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-18 Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park To permit the construction of two in- dustrial buildings. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Commerce Lane and McFadden Avenue in the 100-M1-A-20,000 (100 ft. frontage, 20,000 sq. ft. lot area).. The hearing was opened to the audience on Conditional Exception No. 72-23. George Lusk, Vince Ruh, Jack McKenna and David Witherly, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. A lengthy discussion was held with regard to screening the alleyway; landscaping required; revision of the parking area and the inclusion of a trash area in the plot plans; driveways and turning radius and wall design. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. -3- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page -4- A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-18 WITH THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments prior to issuance of building permits. Said plan shall show an additional setback of 4k ft. on McFadden for landscaping. 2. Trash areas shall be provided. 3. All conditions of Tentative Tract No. 7090 shall be complied with. 4. The masonry wall at the location of the planter recess shall be of the same material and height as shown on the plan. 5. Driveway locations shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer. 6. Roof -top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. A plan for said screening shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action prior to the issuance of building permits. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-23 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It has been the policy of the Board to allow a zero setback on common property lines. Previously the Board conditioned subject property that the structures be constructed at this setback. 2. This type of construction affords better utilization of the property and provides a greater separation between buildings on the opposite property line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-15 Applicant: Michael Major To permit the construction and operation of a new and used automobile and recreational vehicle sales lot with a motor home to be used as a temporary sales office during construction of a permanent office structure. The subject property is located west of Beach Blvd., approximately-1580 ft. south of Ellis Avenue in the C4 High- way Commercial District. Y The hearing was opened to the audience. Mike Major, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant. -4- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page -5- Signing of the property was discussed with the applicant and the applicant was informed of the required setbacks and maximum area allowed. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE>BY_PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-15 WITH THE FOLLOWING CON- DITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improve- ments 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. Easements for utilities and storm drains shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five(5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 8. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submittea Lo Lne City prior to issuance of building permits. 9. All utilities shall be installed underground. 10. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 11. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fenc- ing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 12. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the west property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top -will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. 13. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -5- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page -6- CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-21 Applicant: Anchor_ Building Co. To permit: (1) open space of 100 sq. ft. minimum for ground floor units with a minimum dimension of 7 ft. 9 in. and 60 sq. ft. minimum for open space on second floor units with a minimum dimension of 6 ft. in conformance with the proposed Code Amendment No. 71-2- in lieu of the required minimum.open space of 600 sq. ft. with a minimum dimension of 10 ft. (2) A front yard setback of S ft. 9 in. for patio walls 62 in. high in lieu of the required 10 ft. setback for walls exceeding 42 in. in height. The subject property is located on the north side of 14t' Street, approximately_100 ft. east of Orange Avenue i the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience There was no one present to represent the applicant, and 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. 72-21 FOR THE FOL- LOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has provided a 13� ft. setback to the face of his building which is greater than is required in order to provide front patio areas in conjunction with code amendments that have been pro- cessedLthrough the City. 2. The Planning Commission and City Council have adopted code amendments that will allow averaging front yard setbacks and on this request the applicant has exceeded the provisions as adopted. 3. Allocation of open space in this manner provides a more meaningful arrangement to the unit it serves. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-20 Applicant: Mrs. Patricia Utt To permit a gift boutique business. The subject property is located on the west side"of Main Street, approximately 168 ft. north of Ocean Avenue in the C3 General Business District. Mrs. Utt, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. It was noted by the Board that this use had been reviewed by the Fire Department. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SE- CONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-20 WITH THE FOLLOW- ING CONDITION: -6- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page -7- 1. All applicable conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-19 Applicant: Zoran Imports To permit the storage of customer's cars. The subject property is located on the north side of Main Street, approximately 240 ft. south of Pecan Avenue in the C3 General Business District. There was no one present to represent the applicant. It was the consensus of the Board that this application should be continued to allow time for the applicant to be present. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-19 TO MARCH 299 1972 FOR THE FOREGOING REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-21 Applicant: Gerald A. Jones To permit the construction of an indus- trial building. The subject property is located 75 ft. north of the southwest corner of 17t' Street and Huntington Avenue, on the west side of Huntington Avenue. There was no one present to represent the applicant. It was the consensus of the Board that the application should be reviewed with the applicant prior to taking action. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-21 TO MARCH 29, 1972, FOR THE FOREGOING REASON. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-22 Applicant: Paul P. Crofford To permit a real estate office in an existing commercial building. The subject property is located west of Goldenwest Street, south of Edinger Avenue in the C2 Community Bus- iness District. -7- 3/22/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 22, 1972 Page -8- There was no one present to represent the applicant., It was the consensus of the Board that there was sufficient information available to act on this application., A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-22 WITHITHE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED " DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-11 Applicant: Waddle & Kelly To permit the division of a legal parcel of land into two separate legal parcels of, land. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Malaga Lame and San Angelo Drive in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. There was no one present to represent the applicant. Board discussion was held. A MOTION WAS,MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-11 WITH THE FOLLOWING CON- DITIONS: 1. The tentative map received March 15, 1972, shall be the approved layout 2. All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract No. 6494 shall be complied with. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 4. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to fram-_ ing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 5. 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: Shell Oil Company request for installation of free bingo signs at five lo- cations and promotional signs. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SE- CONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR 30 DAYS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 1 James W. Palin, Acting Secretary Daniel W. McFarland, Chairman