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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-24MINUTES HUNTINGTON.BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY., MAY 249 1972 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Administrative -Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California - 1:15 P.M. McFarland, Spencer, Palin None MINUTES_: -On motion by McFarland and seconded by'Spencer, :the :minutes for December 1, ' 8, 15, 22., 29, 1971 were continued to May 31, 1972. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-36 - Continued Appl"icant,:Huntington Beach Industrial Park: To permit zero interior -side yard setbacks for proposed industrial buildings in lieu of .the -re- quired minimum interior side yard setback of 15 ft. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-25 - Continued .Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park To permit construction of two .10,000 sq.. ft. industrial buildings with a party wall. The subject property is located on the west side of Computer Lane, approximately 730 ft. south of McFadden Ave. in the MI -A Restricted Manufacturing District. The hearing was opened to the .audience on Conditional Exception No. 72-36. George Lusk, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Renderings were presented to the Board of .the proposed buildings. Conditions of approval were discussed. 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 EXCEPTION,NO. 72-36 FOR "THE FOLLOWING REASONS: :1. '.Zero,side-yard construction provides for better utilization ,of -.the lot.. 2. 'The Planning Commission has reviewed this type of construc- tion and instructed the staff to amend the development standards to.allow a zero side yard setback on one side -of a :lot. ROLL,CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE .MOTION ,CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY`MCFARIAND .AND SECONDED 'BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE -REVIEW-NO.-72�25 WITH THE. .FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. 'The plot plan received April 19, 1972 shall be ,the.approved layout-. 2. All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map No.. 6948 shall be -complied with. 3. 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. 5/24/72-=BZA Y Minutes: H.B�. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 2 4. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to'Article 979. 5. No structures other than those shown on the approved plot plarr shall be constructed within the project. 6. Five fifteen gallon trees shall be planted along each of the north and south property lines. Placement shall be as shown on the approved plot plan. 7. The masonry wall facing on Computer Ln. shall be con- structed of a material compatible with the'front elevation of the main structure. 8. The truck loading well and/or dock shall have a minimum depth of 45 ft. from the front property line and.a maxi- mum width of 20 ft. 9. Elevation of the structures shall be as shown on render ing submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-31 - Continued Applicant: Staite Construction Co. To permit construction of a locker and shower room. The subject: property is located on the northwest side of Crystal St. and Garfield Ave. in the M1-0 Light Industrial District combining oil. There was no one present to represent the applicant. It was noted that the applicant had filed a revised plot plan which now complies with the Ordinance Code. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO..72-31 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 24, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Crystal St. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City 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. 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, prior to framing inspection. -2- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 3 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. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-32 - Continued Applicant: Samuel C. Hirt To permit the construction of an office and medical facility pursuant to S. 9251 and S. 9251.1. The subject property is located approximately 540 ft. east of the centerline of Bolsa Chica St., south of Warner Ave. in the R5 Office -Professional District. Sam Hirt, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-32 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 24, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Warner Ave. shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improve- ments shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water fnain 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. 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. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the south pro- perty line. The hei ht 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. 12. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-3.3 Applicant: Dr. Neil A. Friedman To allow the construction of medical suites. The ;subject property is located southwest of Beach Blvd. and Warner Ave. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. Dr. Friedman, applicant, and William Scott, --representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The plans were discussed and several -changes were suggested by the Board. Require- ments of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code were reviewed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND S?CONDED.BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-33 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received May 16, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Beach Blvd. shall'be dedicated and fully improved to City and/or State standards 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. 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. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the west pro- perty 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. 12. No structures other than those shown on the approved plot plan shall be constructed within the project. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. .ei 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 Ode of Green St., 300 ft. north of Warner Ave. -in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Residence District. -4- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. BoF-rd of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 5 There was no one present to repre- sent the applicant. It was noted that the Planning Department recommends continuance of this item until after it is determined that'an assessment district is to be formed for this area. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 71-40 TO JUNE 79 1972 FOR THE FOREGOING REASON: ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-33 Applicant: Santa Anita Development Corp. To permit the construction of a 62,425 sq. ft. commercial facility consisting of a major grocery store and miscellaneous shops on a 5.7 acre parcel of land. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-15 Applicant: Santa Anita Development Corp. To allow the division of two legal parcels of land into three separate legal parcels. The sub- ject property is located at the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Ave. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. audience. The hearing was opened to the Bill Bethmann and Ron Raemont, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The layout of the shopping center was discussed and a number of changes were recommended by the Board with regard to the traffic circulation within the center. Signing for the center was discussed. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-33 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-15 TO MAY 319 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT,REVISED PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-39 Applicant: J. V. Harper To permit: a) the construction of a dwelling and garages to within 7 ft. 6 in. of the rear pro- perty line which would reduce the minimum turning radius off an alley, to 22.5 ft. in lieu of the required 25 ft. minimum turning radius; b) a total open space area of 723 sq. ft. to be provided in three areas with a minimum dimension as low as 9 ft. in lieu of the minimum requirement of 600 sq. ft. total open space with a minimum dimension of 10 ft. The subject property is located on the north side of Palm St., approximately 90 ft. east of 9th St. in the R3 Limited Multiple Family Resi- dence District. Thel,hearing was opened to the audience. -5- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 6 Mr. Harper, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board reviewed with the applicant the location of garages and turning radius provided. i There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADt BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-39 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Sufficient turning radius has been provided as garages are located on an angle to the alley right-of-way. 2. The applicant is providing a 2k ft. dedication for additional alley right-of-way. 3. Open space provided complies with proposed Code Amendment No. 71-23. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-40 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. To permit the construction of a single dwellingg unit on a 2938 sq. ft. lot with a total open space area of 490 sq. ft. with a minimum dimension of 11 ft. in accordance with proposed Code Amendment No. 71-23 in lieu of the existing minimum requirement of 900 sq. ft. of total open space with a minimum dimension of 20 ft. The subject property is located on the south side of 18th St., approximately 75 ft. west of Palm Ave. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-41 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. The request is the same as Conditional Exception No. 72-40. The subject property is located on the north side of 15th St., approximately 200 ft. east of Pecan Ave. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-42 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. The request is the same as Conditional Exception No. 72-40. The subject property is located on the north side of 15th St., approximately 150 ft. east of Acacia Ave. in the R2.Two Family Residence District. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-43 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. The request is the same as Conditional Exception No. 72-40. The subject property is located on the north side of 15th St., approximately 150 ft. east of Pecan Ave. in the R2'.Two Family Residence District. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-44 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. The request is the same as Conditional Exception No. 72-40. The subject property is located on the south side of 19th St., �Lpproximately 150 ft. west of Palm Ave. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. -6- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 7 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-45 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Co. The request is the same as Condi- tional Exception No. 72-40. The subject property is located on the north side of 18th St., approximately 150 ft. east of Pecan Ave. in the R2 Two Family Residence District. These six Conditional Exception applications were considered at the same time as the appli- cant and the requests were the same for all. The hearing was opened to the audience. Bill Wonacott, representing the applicant, and Oscar Taylor, owner of these properties, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board informed the applicant�' that four of the pending applications could not be -acted upon because the requests were, in fact, upon illegal build- ing sites, as it had been determined that subJ'ect-property had been held in common with abutting properties under one tax roll. A lengthy discussion was held on the specific structure proposed and as the applicant had a desirable design for zero common lot construction, the Board recommended that a means of conveyance for two of these -struc- tures on one building site be discussed with the Planning Commission. This type of construction would eliminate an unusable 3 ft. side yard on each parcel and create a much more meaningful open space area on the opposite side yard. Bill Wonacott indicated that he was not sure if the developer would go with this zero.type of construction. He, therefore, agreed to a continuance to discuss this construction with the applicant. The Board then discussed with the applicant, the two parcels that were legal building sites as to usability of open space, setbacks and building elevations. There being no further comment,'the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-40 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall participate in any assessment district formed by the City for offstreet improvements, underground utilities and parking court. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. A code amendment has been approved by the Planning Commis- sion and City Council to allow open space in this manner as it is a much more usable and functional design. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None - THE MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION.NOS. 72-41, 72-429 72-43 and 72-44 TO MAY 31, 1972 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO CONSIDER ZERO TYPE CONSTRUCTION. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-45 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall participate in any assessment district formed by the City for offstreet improvements, underground utilities and parking court. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. A code amendment has been approved by the Planning Commis- sion and City Council to allow open space in this manner as it is a much more usable and functional design. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72­46 Applicant:- Shell Oil Company To permit the installation of island covers (canopies) at an existing service station to within 2-ft. of the exterior property lines in lieu of the minimum requirement that island canopies set back 5 ft. from the front and/or exterior side property line. The subject pro- perty is located southeast of Bolsa; Ave. and Edwards St. in the C4 Highway Commercial District. the audience. The hearing was opened to Ken Sample and Ashok Parikh, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. ing was discussed. Ground identification sign - the hearing was closed. There being no other comment, Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72=46 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The screening walls of restrooms shall be of the same, or similar to, the material used on the main structure. 2. Two 15' al. trees shall be planted on -site at locations that will complement the planter area. 3. The plot plan received May 8, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 4. Article 948'of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.shall be complied with. 5. Trash areas shall be of the same material as the main structure. 6. Diffused lighting shall be installed on canopies. ROLL CALL VOTE-. AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. �ONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-47 Applicant-: Shell Oil Co. '? To permit the installation of island covers (canopies) at an existing service station to within 2 ft. of the exterior property. -lines in lieu of the minimum requirement that island canopies set back 5 ft. from the front and/or exterio side p ope ty line, to ated nQrthwest of Springdale St. and Heil Ave. n tie C2 Community Busi-gess District. the audience. The hearing was opened -to -8- 5/24/72-BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 24, 1972 Page 9 Ken Sample and Ashok Parikh, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Ground identification signing was discussed. 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. 72-48 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The screening walls of restrooms shall be of the same or similar to, the material used on the main structure. 2. Two 15 gal. trees shall be planted on -site at locations that will complement the planter area. 3. The plot plan received May 8, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 4. Article 948 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 5. Trash areas shall be of the same material as the main structure. 6. Diffused lighting shall be installed on canopies. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-48 Applicant: Byron M. Tarnutzer To allow a zero side yard setback on two adjoining pump station properties. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Newland St. and Hamilton Avenue in the MI-A-0 Restricted Manufacturing District combining oil. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Fred Werder, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. 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. 72-48 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The building abutting the pump station shall be constructed of material depicted on overall plans. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The building is abutting a public utility pump station. 2. By imposing a condition of treatment, it should not be detrimental to the street scene. 3. The Planning Commission has instructed the staff to prepare a code amendment on new industrial development standards which would incorporate a zero interior side yard setback. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. P James W. Palin D&niel W. McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -9- 5/24/72-BZA