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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-04-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19. 1972 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California McFarland, Spencer, Palin None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITIIDRAWN: USE PERMIT NO. 72-16 - Continued 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, approximately 150 ft. south of Terry Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that a request had been received from the applicant for a continuance of this item to April 26, 1972, to allow time to submit a revised plot plan. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-16 TO APRIL 26, 1972 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-21 Applicant: I. C. R. Corporation To permit a printing establish- ment for multi -colored paper products within an existing 80,000 sq. ft. building on a 5.47 acre parcel of land in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The subject property is located on the north side of Terry Drive approximately 200 ft. east of Beach Boulevard. The secretary informed the Board that the city administrator had requested this item be referred to the Planning Commission for action. The hearing was not opened. r ♦ 3 The chairman explained the action to the audience and asked if there were an questions. Mr. Thompson representing the applicant addressed the Board and commented on the request and an article that appeared in a local newspaper. Several homeowners in the audience expressed concern over the use of the building and asked questions of the Board with regard to the procedure the application would follow beyond this meeting. -1- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 2 A MOTION WAS MADI? BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO REFER USE PERMIT NO. 72-21 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 1972 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-22 Applicant: Carl Karcher Enterprises, Incorporated To permit the construction of a combination drive -through and drive-in restaurant. The subject property is located east of Brookhurst Street, north of Hamilton Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that the applicant had reque;3ted continuance of this item to April 26, 1972. The staff also recommends a continuance of Division of Land No. 72-13, Item No. 11 on the agenda, to April 26, 1972 to be heard in conjunction with Use Permit No.'72-22. BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER NO. 72-22 TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION NO. 72-13 TO APRIL 26, 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-24 Applicant: Surfglas Incorporated A MOTION WAS MADE TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT WITH DIVISION OF LAND To permit the display of boats subject.to S. 9432, 9432.1 and 9432.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of 6th Street and Pacific Coast Highway in the C3 General Business District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that a request had been received from the applicant for continuance of this item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-24 TO APRIL 26, 1972 AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -2- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 3 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-25 - Continued Applicant: Ken Rodgers (Coast Development Company) To permit second floor balconies of a proposed four-plex to project into the required 4 ft. front yard setback to within 2 in. of the front property line and to within 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 secretary reported that this item had been continued to have a field survey conducted on.the property to determine the relationship of the balconies to the property lines. Air. Spencer submitted a copy of a survey plan that indicated the balconies in question projected approximately 9 1/2 inches beyond the front property line. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ken Rodgers, applicant, and Bill Wancott, architect representing the applicant, addressed the Board. Mr. Wancott stated that the balcony projection was permitted by the Uniform Building Code. The chairman advised Mr. Wancott that the Uniform Building Code did allow a projection over the property line, however there is a requirement that all other laws or ordinances must also be complied with. It was the consensus of the Board that action could not be taken on this application for a balcony projection less than two inches from the property line and that a legal opinion from the Attorney's Office would be required to determine if the Board could act upon a request to,project balconies over public property. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-25 TO APRIL 26, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME TO OBTAIN A LEGAL, OPINION FROM THE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19.. 1972 Page No. 4 USE PERMIT NO. 72-17 - Continued Applicant: K - D Venture To permit the construc- tion of a 8,805 sq. ft. bank building. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-12 - Continued 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 on the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted that this item,had been continued from a previous meeting to allow time for the applicant to meet with the traffic engineer to discuss traffic circulation in conjunction with the drive -up window. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Stump, representing the applicant, addressed the Board, explain- ing he had not heard from the staff on the traffic circula- tion within the existing shopping center. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-17 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-12 TO APRIL 26, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME TO DISCUSS THE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION FOR THE EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER WITH THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION -NO. 72-29 Applicant: 'Fred M'. Heller To permit 8 ft. ' support columns to come within 10 ft. of the front property line in lieu,of the required IS ft. front yard setback for structures exceeding 42 in. in height. The subject property is located at 218 Knoxville Street in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Fred Heller, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. -4- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 5 Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-29 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The Ordinance Code would permit a fully enclosed garage or carport at this location with a side for entry. 2. This type of structure would be more desirable to the neighborhood. 3. This structure is to be utilized as an architectural treatment for the existing residence to make it compatible with the recently constructed apartment to the rear of the lot. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFatland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-31 Applicant: Michael O'Brien To permit the construction of one dwelling unit with a reduction in the minimum open space dimension from 20 ft. to 19 ft. and a reduction in the total minimum open space requirement from 900 sq. ft. to 589 sq. ft. in conformance with proposed Code Amendment No. 71-23. The subject property is located on the east side of 18th Street approximately 35 ft. north of -Acacia Street in the R2 Two Family Residence District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Michael O'Brien, 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 MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCPPTION NO. 72-31 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall participate in the assessment district if one is formed for the area for street circulation and street improvement. 2. The bedroom to be constructed over the garage shall not be used as a separate dwelling unit. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has provided open space above that required by Code Amendment No. 71-23 and it relates to the unit. 2. It is a 25 ft. lot and the Standards were adopted for larger parcels. -5- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: If. 11. Board of Zoning; A(I justments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 6 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Patin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None' THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-23 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California To permit drilling and operating for the purpose of discovery or production of oil, gas, hydrocarbons and/or kindred substances 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, repres- suring and processing of substances produced by such wells for shipment to pipeline. The subject property begins at a point from the intersection of the centerlines of Edwards Street and Garfield Street, 1300 ft. south along the south- erly prolongation of Edwards Street; thence 670 ft. west at right angles to the northeast corner Island "J". The hearing was opened to the audience. Dick Buhr, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were discussed with the applicant. 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. 72-23 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The'plot plan received April 5, 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. -6- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: 11. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 7 AND FOR Till-, FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The OruIllance Code,requires that a Use Permit application be filed prior to any new drilling or redrilling. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-26 Applicant: Orange Coast Advertising Company To permit a temporary off -site directional sign to be erected in tandem and 8 ft. from an existing temporary directional sign in lieu of the require- ment that signs not be in tandem and that they be at least 300 ft. apart. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Terry Drive in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. George Tintle, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request, stating he had attended Planning Commission meetings when the Sign Ordinance was being changed and that he was assured, at that time, that each case would be handled individually. He also stated there was no possibility of relocating the sign. It was the consensus of the Board that a smaller directional signing could be worked out: A lengthy discussion was held with regard to the placement of the sign and that a low profile directional sign could be used beneficially. .It was the consensus of the Board that this request should be discussed with the Planning Commission prior to taking action. the hearing was closed. There being no further comment, A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-26 TO APRIL 26, 1972 FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASONS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-23 Applicant: Shapell Industries To permit a model home and sales complex. The subject property is located south of -Indianapolis Avenue, east of Brookhurst Street in the R1 Single Family Residence District. -7- 4/19/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 19, 1972 Page No. 8 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-23 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. MISCELLANEOUS: The Board reviewed plans for Tract 7639 and approved the circulation arrangement for the phasing of the planned residential development. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 71-60 - Review Applicant: Leonard Lindborg The subject property is located between Palm and Acacia`Avenue and 20th and 21st' Streets. The Board reviewdd and approved landscape and patio plans received by the Building Department March 10, 1972. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary It a "- q), �& - Daniel W. McFarland Chairman -8- 4/19/72 - BZA