Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-03MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MAY 39 1972 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Spencer, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-30 - Continued Applicant: Lester F. Zingone To permit the construction of three dwelling units with the following exceptions: (1) minimum open space dimension of 8 ft. 9 in. in conformance with proposed Code Amendment No. 71-23 in lieu of the minimum requirement of 20 ft.; (2) total lot coverage of 53% in lieu of the maxi- mum allowed 50%. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Lincoln and Florida Streets in the R2 Two Family Residence District. It was noted by the Acting Secretary that this item had been continued to allow time for the appli- cant to clarify building square footage and for decision only. Mr. Zingone, applicant, addressed the Board. A lengthy discussion was held with regard to the square footage of the units. The applicant stated there were approximately 1000 sq. ft. in each unit and 584 sq. ft. in the garages; 3584 sq. ft. total in the structure. Mr. Zingone informed the Board that he did not wish to reduce the size of the structure. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-30 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant has not revised his plans to comply with the requirements of the Code for building coverage on these lots. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-26 - Continued Applicant: Orange Coast Advertising Co. To permit a temporary off -site direc- tional sign to be erected in tandem and 8 ft. from an existing temporary directional sign in lieu of the requirement that signs not be in tandem and that they be at least 300 ft. apart. The sub7'ect property is located on the southwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Terry Dr. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Ted King, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request stating they were willing to go along with whatever the Board recommended in the way of a low ground sign. He stated, however, that the plans submitted as requested by the Board at a previous meet- ing would have to be revised with a change made in the copy. There being no,other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments May 3, 1972 Page 2, A MOTION�WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED_BY LIPPS TO APPROVE THE AMENDED REQUEST FOR A LOW IDENTIFICATION SIGN WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. Conditional Exception No. 72-26 shall become null and void on May 3, 1973. 2. The wording and design shall conform to the plan submitted May 2, 1972 as amended by the Board.. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: ; 1. The existing frontage property on Beach Blvd. has already been utilized with subdivision signs. 2. The Planning Commission and City Council took into con- sideration the need for identification of land development projects in the City and said each one would be judged on its own merits upon request. 3. Precedence has been set in that the Board has allowed these identification signs for land development projects. for a period of one year. -4. There is a substantial economic hardship on the property as it is a landlocked parcel with no arterial exposure. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-24 - Continued Applicant: Surfglas Inc. 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 at the north- east corner of 6th St. and Pacific Coast Highway in the C3 General Business District. Sterling Santley, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Boat display and storage, landscaping requirements and required parking were discussed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-24 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The use shall conform to Section 979 of -the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. Additional potted plants shall be placed and maintained throughout the display area and adjacent to the office structure. This landscaping shall be equivalent to and reviewed by the Board to meet the intent of the Ordinance Code, S, 9432 OUTSIDE DISPLAY AND/OR STORAGE OF MERCHANDISE. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-33 - Continued Applicant: McMichael Co., Inc. 'To permit the construction of wing walls exceeding 42-'in- in height to encroach into the required 10 ft. front yardlsetbeck for structures exceed- ing 6 ft. in height. The subject property is located between Huntington and Delaware Streets in'the'R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. =2- 5/3/72-BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments May 3, 1972 Page 3 The hearing was opened to the audience. Dennis Foster, 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 SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.72-33 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Fences, walls and hedges were allowed to within 62 ft. of property lines at initial construction on five or more building sites which the applicant is proposing. 2. The wing walls will not project beyond the eave overhang and are flush with the face of the garages. 3. The walls proposed at these locations provide additional privacy for the side yards. 4. Subject walls are architecturally designed as a portion of the unit and to eliminate them would create an offen- sive appearance of the front of the garages from the street. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-35 Applicant: Robert J. Allen To permit an unenclosed, covered porch to within 4 in. of the side property line in lieu of the required 5 ft. setback, and to allow an eave overhang to within approximately 4 in. of the side property line in. lieu of the required 30 in. setback, in the R1 Single Family Residence District. The subject property is located at 6532 Cory Dr. The hearing was opened to the audience. William Rogers, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. - It was noted by the Board that the porch was to have been removed at the time of occupancy as a condition of approval for the model home and sales complex for this tract.: Also, at the time of occupancy, the tempo- rary overhead utility lines were to be removed. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-35 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The sales office and structure in question do not comply with conditions of approval for Administrative Review No. 69-3 as approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments February 19, 1969. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 5/3/72-BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments May 3, 1972 Page 4 USE PERMIT NO. 72-27 Applicant: Atlantic Engineering Inc. To permit the modernization of an existing service station including roof line, canopies, pump islands, trash enclosure, etc. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Edinger Ave. and Spring- dale St. in the C2 Community Business District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Adnan Khatib and G.R. Vazin, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Signing, especially with regard to height, was discussed. Also, circulation pattern and landscaping. It was noted that additional landscaping would be required. Katherine Wallen, taxpayer, addressed the Board requesting a much lower sign than was proposed by the applicant. She noted this had been done very successfully in other cities.- There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-27 TO MAY 109 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO INVESTIGATE LOWER SIGNING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-32 Applicant: James E. Todd To permit an existing addi- tion to a dwelling to come within 4 ft. of the interior side yard in lieu of the minimum setback requirement of 5 ft. and to allow the eaves of this addition to come within 24 in. in lieu -of the minimum setback of 30 in. Located at 16571 Wheeler Cir. The hearing was opened to the audience. James Todd, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. that the dimensions on the plot and a field check could be made. comment, the hearing was closed. It was noted by the Board plan appeared to be incorrect, There being no further Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-32 TO MAY 10, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT TO MEASURE EXISTING SETBACKS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -4- 5/3/72-BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments May 3, 1972 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-26 Applicant: General Telephone Co. To permit construction of addi- tional floor area to the west side of an existing telephone equipment building. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Gothard St. and Slater Ave. in the M1-CD Light Industrial - Civic District Suffix. Kenneth Wing and Richard Cundiff, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-26 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. All applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 2. Elevations and architectural drawings shall be submitted to the Design Review Board for approval. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-27 Applicant: Byron M. Tarnutzer To permit the following: (1) con- struction of industrial and storage spaces for rental purposes; �2� zero side yard on two adjoining pump station properties; 3 an 11 ft. high wall between buildings at various points on the perimeter of the property. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Newland St. and Hamilton Ave. in the M1-A-0 Restricted Manufacturing District combining oil. Byron Tarnutzer, applicant, Jack King, Mike Utsler and Frederick Werder, representing the appli- cant, addressed the Board and explained the request. A lengthy discussion was held on the parking ratio to floor area. Color and texture of materials to be used and driveway locations were discussed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-27 TO MAY 109 1972 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO SUBMIT REVISED PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-29 Applicant: James Lange To permit the construction of an addition to an existing storage building. The subject property is located south of Talbert Ave., east of Gothard St. in the MI -CD Light Industrial -Civic District. There was no one present to repre- sent the applicant. Board discussion was held. -5- 5/3/72-BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments May 3, 1972 Page 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY LIPPS TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-29 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received April 27, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Talbert Ave. and Harriman St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City 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•i 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. Subject facility shall be used for storage purposes only. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Spencer, Palin NOES: -None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. arpes W. Palin Charles P. Spencer Acting Secretary Vice Chairman -6- 5/3/72-BZA