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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1972
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-25
Applicant: Ken Rodgers
To permit second floor balconies of a
proposed four-plex to project into the required 4 ft. front yard
setback to within 2 inches of the front property line and to with-
in 6 in. of the exterior side yard setback.
The subject property is located at 304
17th Street in the R4 Multiple Family Residence District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Ken Rodgers, applicant, addressed the
Board and explained the request.
Eave overhangs were discussed with
regard to the interpretation of the Ordinance. Also support posts.
Harold Ewell, property owner, addressed
the Board, stating this project was already built and that he felt
the balconies should not project over the sidewalk, which in fact,
they do..
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It was noted that new sidewalks had
been constructed recently.
There being no further comment; the hear-
ing was closed.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SE-
CONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-25 TO
APRIL 19, 19729 TO ALLOW TIME FOR A FIELD CHECK OF THE PROJECT
UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND DETERMINE THE ACTUAL ENCROACHMENT OF BALCON-
IES.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-28
Applicant: Michael Maior
To permit a 150 sq. ft. sign to be lo-
cated 53 ft. from the north property line in lieu of the required
70 ft. setback.
The subject property is located on the
west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 1000 ft. south of Ellis
Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
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Mike Major, applicant,
addressed the Board and explained the request.
It was noted by the Board
that a modification would have to be make to accommodate the
proposed sign. Location of the sign was discussed with regard
to utilities and whether or not they were underground. The
applicant stated all utilities were along the rear.
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. 72-28 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Subject sign shall be located 542 ft. from the north
property line.
2. The sign shall not exceed 140 sq. ft. and a height of
not more than 35 ft.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The driveway is located at the center of property because
of a break in the raised median in Beach Blvd.
2. The sign is only located 5.5 ft. off required location
because of driveway location on subject property.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-27
Applicant: Joe& Melba Pulliam
To permit an existing
addition to a single family residence to come to within
8 ft. 6 in. of the rear property line in lieu of the minimum
rear yard setback of 10 ft.
The subject property is
located on the southwest corner of Shinkle Lane and Glenwood
Avenue in the R1 Single Family Residence District.
The hearing was opened
to the audience. There being no one present to speak for or
against the request, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion was held.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 72-27 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:
1. The applicant failed to demonstrate hardship.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-24A
Applicant: Cambro Manufacturing Co.
To permit 79 parking spaces in
lieu of the minimum requirement of 119 parking spaces to
satisfy the parking requirement of an existing manufacturing
and warehousing facility with a proposed 19,200 sq. ft. addition.
The subject property is located
on the northwest corner of Huntington Avenue and Clay Street in
the MI Light Industrial District.
The hearing was opened to the
audience.
Dick Hammond, representing
the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request.
It was noted that the applicant
was advised that he could request at the time of filing an
Administrative Review for the expanding of the manufacturing
area.
Parking requirements were
discussed.
Mr. Hammond stated that the
operation is three -shifts with a total of 105 employees divided
into shifts of 50 employees and 40 employees. He also stated
there were no retail sales, it was strictly manufacturing and
they ship from the facility.
There being no further comment,
the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND
AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
72-24A WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to
review subject operation to determine future parking
needs as deemed necessary.
AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. -This manufacturing operation is of such a nature that it
requires considerable floor area without a corresponding
need for parking.
2. The applicant has additional land available if added
parking is needed.
ROLL CALL -VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-17
To permit the construction of a
8,805 sq. ft.-bank building.
In conjunction with
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-12
Applicant: K-D Venture
To divide a legal parcel of land
into three separate parcels. The subject property is located
on the southeast corner of Atlanta Avenue and Beach Boulevard
in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
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The hearing was opened to
the audience on Use Permit No. 72-17.
Earl Stump and Jerry Murphy,
representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained
the request.
Parking layout was discussed
at,some length. It was recommended that the design of the
building should be coordinated with the architect so that any
mechanical roof -top equipment could be screened with parapet
other than slat -type.
comment, the hearing was closed.
There being no further
Board discussion followed.
It was the consensus of the
Board that a meeting should be held with the Traffic Engineer
;and Planning Staff. ' `
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-17
AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-12 FOR THE FOREGOING REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
;;,;AXES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
TIDE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-16
Applicant: Bill Langston
To permit the construction
of an auto sales and service facility on a 3.6 acre parcel of
land.
The subject property is
located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, 150+ ft. south
of Terry Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
Bill Langston, applicant,
addressed the Board and explained the request.
It was noted by the Board
that the plans showed insufficient dimensioning and land-
scaping. Also, the arrangement of the buildings and site
layout were questioned and discussed by the Board. It was
the majority of the consensus that the location and orienta-
tion of the service buildings should be arranged in a manner
that would have the least detrimental effect on the adjoining
property. Based upon these considerations, it was felt that
the item should be continued to allow the applicant to meet
with the staff to review these items.
There being no further
comment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN
AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO; -CONTINUE USE,PERMIT NO. 72-16 TO
ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO MEET WITH THE STAFF.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None x
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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USE PERMIT NO. 72-19
Applicant: Signal Oil & Gas Co.
To permit drilling and operating for
the discovery or production of oil, gas, hydrocarbons and/or kin-
dred 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 on the
northwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway
extending approximately 150 ft. westerly along Pacific Coast High-
way to a point contiguous with existing Oil Field Operation Site
in the M2-02 General Manufacturing District combined with oil pro-
duction.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Bill Woods, representing the applicant,
addressed the Board and explained the request and stated this is
an extension of an existing use and is a redrilling operation only.
Requirements of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code were reviewed with the applicant.
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. 72-19 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDI-
TIONS:
1. The plot plan received March 29, 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. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-18
Applicant: H. C. Stovall
To permit the construction of a 400 sq.
ft. addition to an existing dwelling with a nonconforming side yard
setback.
The subject property is located on the
south side -of llth Street, approximately 200 ft. to Lake Street on
the east, in the R1 Single Family Residence District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mrs. Stovall, applicant, addressed the
Board and explained the request.
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There being no other
comment, the hearing was closed.
Board discussion followed.,
A MOTION WAS MADE BY
MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-18
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: -
1. The proposed addition conforms to the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code Division 9 with regard to setback and open
space requirements:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Dan McFarland, representa-
tive of the Building and Safety Department, informed the Board
that he had received a complaint on Wm. Enos & Son, 8481
Lomonde Dr., Home Occupation. Upon investigation it was
determined that violation did exist; therefore, he was request-
ing that the Board review for a possible revocation of home
occupation.
It was the consensus of
the Board to notify the applicant of a public hearing at the
April 26, 1972 meeting.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-1
Applicant: Bob's Big Boy
A requirement of approval
of Use Permit No. 72-1 was a review of the landscaping plan.
The Board reviewed and approved said landscape plan received
April 5, 1972, pursuant to conditions of approval of Use
Permit No. 72-1.
Elevations - Review
Tentative Tract No. 7512
Elevations were reviewed
and approved as submitted April 12, 1972 as required by the
Planning Commission, Conditions of Approval for Tentative
Tract No. 7512.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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James W. Palin Daniel W. McFarland
Acting Secretary i1` Chairman
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