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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-06-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JUNE 219 1972 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Spencer, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR MARCH 19 8, 15, 22, and 29, 1972 WERE ACCEPTED AS TRANSCRIBED. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 72-40 - Continued Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Blair To permit the construction of a block wall enclosure 6 ft. in height to within 10 ft. of the front property line in lieu of the minimum front yard requirement of 15 ft. for structures exceeding 42 inches in height in the R1 Low Density Residential District. The subject property is located at 20141 Glacier Circle, Hunt- ington Beach, California. Mr. Palin explained to the Board that this item was posted in error and will be heard on June 28, 1972. Therefore, no formal action will be required until that time as the public hearing has been continued to that date. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 72-41 - Continued Applicant: Pfeifer Construction CoTpany To permit the construction of a single dwelling unit on a 2938 sq. ft. lot with a total open space area of 490 sq. ft. and 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 north side of 15th Street, approximately 200 ft. east of Pecan Avenue in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. 6/21/72 BZA 0 Minutes H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 21, 1972 Page 2 The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. There being no comment the hearing was closed. The Board noted that the staff recommended a continuance on this item to allow time for the staff to review zero 110" lot line construction on -two abutting 25 ft. lots. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.72-41 TO THE JUNE 28th, 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Palin, McFarland CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 72-42 - Continued Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Company To permit the construction of a single dwelling 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 north side of 15th Street, approximately 150 ft. east of Acacia Avenue in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. There being no comment the hearing was closed. The Board noted that the staff recommended a continuance on this item to allow time for the staff to review zero "0" lot line construction on two abutting: 25 ft. lots. -2- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-42 TO THE JUNE 28th, 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-43 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Company To permit the construction of a single dwelling 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 north side of 15th Street approximately 150 ft. east of Pecan Avenue in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. There being no comment the hearing was closed. The Board noted that the staff re- commended a continuance on this item to allow time for the staff to review zero 110" lot line construction on two abutting 25 ft. lots. A MOTION WAS.MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-43 TO THE JUNE 28th, 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 72-44 Applicant: Pfeifer Construction Company To permit the construction of a single dwelling 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 19th Street, approximately 150 ft. west of Palm Avenue in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. There being no comment the hearing was closed. The Board noted that the staff recommended a continuance on this item to allow time for the staff to review zero 110" lot line construction on two abutting 25 ft. lots. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-44 TO -THE JUNE 28th, 1972 MEETING. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-38 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. To permit an abated service station use to reopen. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street in the C2 Community Business District. audience. represent the applicant. The hearing was opened to the There was no one present to -4- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: E.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, .Tune 21, 1972 Page 5 It was noted by the Board that the applicant had requested a con inuance to revise his plot plans. i i There being no further comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-38 TO THE ,JUNE 28,'1972 AT THE REQUEST OF THE. APPLICANT FOR REVISION OF PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL. VOTE.: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REVIEWED: DIVISION OF LAND NG.- 72-18 Applicant: Wilbur E. Metzler To allow a division. -of land into two legal parcels. The subject property is located on the east side of Gothard Street, approximately, 625 ft.. south of Slater Avenue in the Ml-CD light Industrial - Civic. District Suffix. Mr. Metzler,, applicant, addressed the. Board and explained the request. The Board reviewed the conditions ; that would be required: if the application was approved. � Mr. Metzler explained in regard to condition No. 4 that there was no -sewer system on Gothard Street. The Board `stated that a solution would have to,be worked out with Building and Safety Department prior to the parcel being developed. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board, discussion followed. -5- 6, 21/72. - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 6 A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY McFARLAND TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-18 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received June 6 1972, shall be the approved layout. 2. Gothard Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards at the time parcel No. 1 is dev- eloped. 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 at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is dev- eloped. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 7. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 8. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of structures on any parcel. 9. The Division of Land shall not be effective until an agreement is signed and recorded agreeing to the con- ditions listed above. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: 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 located east of Green Street, 300 ft. north of Warner Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. As Mr. Kachikas was not yet present the Board tabled this item until later on in the meeting. -6- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 7 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-53 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit the construction of a single family residence on a 25 ft. wide lot with a total open space of 370 sq. ft. as per proposed Code Amend- ment No. 71-23 in lieu of the existing minimum requirement of 600 sq. ft. total open space. The subject property is located at 408 loth Street in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. audience. represent the applicant. hearing was closed. The hearing was opened to the There was no one present to There being no comment the Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-53 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. The fencing material shall be compatible with the structural design and of substantial construction. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The allocation of open space relates to the unit. 2. -The request conforms with Code Amendment No. 71-23. 3. , Existing open space provisions were established for minimum 5000 sq. ft. building site. 4. Said parcel is a 25 ft. odd -shaped lot and represents a hardship. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -7- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 8 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-42 Applicant: June E. Blair To permit the establishment of a restaurant in an existing vacated structure located at 307 Main Street. Mrs. Blair, applicant, addressed the Board and explained her request. Mr. Palin asked Mrs. Blair if"she had a lease agreement for additional parking spaces, as the plot plan had only four spaces shown with a minimum of nine required. Mrs. Blair stated that she did not, therefore, she was advised that a lease agreement for the required additional parking would be required. Mr. McFarland also suggested that a variance could be filed if the applicant could not obtain the required parking. A MOTION WAS MADE BY McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-42 TO THE JUNE 28th,:1972 MEETING AS REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANT TO OBTAIN THE ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES REQUIRED. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-44 Applicant: McMichael Company To permit the use of a garage as a sales office located near the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Delaware Street in the R3-0 Medium High Density Residential District combined with oil pro- duction. There was no one present to represent the applicant. Board discussion was held. The Board indicated that nb flags could be allowed for advertising purposes. -8- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H. Wednesday, Page 9 B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 21, 1972 A MOTION WAS MADE BY McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-44 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. S. 9730.25.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. Palin, McFarland ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-45 Applicant: J & L Auto Wrecking Co. To permit the installation of a temporary construction building for a period of 4 months pursuant to S. 9730.25 and S. 9730.25.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the north side of Edison Avenue, approximately 250 ft. east from the intersection of Newland Street and Edison Avenue. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Ellis, applicants, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Palin asked why the applicants needed temporary signs. Mr. Lewis explained there was a need for these signs until the permanent sign was constructed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-45 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The temporary building and sign shall be removed within four months with provisions for extension of time if the building is proceeding without delay. 2. Section 9730.25.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. -9- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 10 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-46 Applicant: Robert C. Harvey To permit alterations and additions to an existing drive -through restaurant to facili- tate walk-up customer service located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street in the C3 General Business District. Mr. Harvey, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board informed Mr. Harvey that additional parking would be required for approval of this application. A memo from the City Attorney's office was also reviewed with Mr. Harvey, in which the Attorney advised that subject property was under condemnation. A MOTION WAS MADE BY McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.' 72-46 TO JULY 5, 1972 FOR A REVISION OF PLOT PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: 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 located east of Green Street, 300 ft. north of Warner Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. Mr. Kachikas, representing the applicant, was present to answer any questions. -10- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 11 The Board discussed setbacks, open space and exterior elevation of all sides of the proposed complex. It was the consensus of the Board that the proposed development complies with all applicable provisions of the apartment standards. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY.McFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 71-40 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted and approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Green Street shall be dedicated and fully improved to City Standards at the time said parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, ,ewer 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 Hunt- ington Beach's sewage system. S. 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. -11- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 12 10. Landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action. 11. A masonry wall shall be constructed along the north, south and east 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. 12. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. All private streets shall meet the minimum standards for apartment developments as adopted by the Planning Commission. 14. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 15. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 16. All applicable provisions of Article 932 shall be complied with. 17. Elevations depicting architectural.treatment completely shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of permits. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: 1. The applicant has complied with all requirements of the Planning Commission and City Council for intent, appear- ance and open space for apartment development. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-47 Applicant: Prince Development,Inc. To permit the construction of 46,110 sq. ft. of storage warehouse on a 1.8 acre parcel of land. -12- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 13 The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Morgan Lane and Speer Avenue in the M1 Light Industrial District. Mr. McCracken, applicant, addressed the Board and reviewed his plot plans. The Board asked Mr. McCracken about landscaping provisions, indicating a minimum of 3% was re- quired and further questioned the applicant about a recorded parcel map. Mr. McCracken stated that the parcel map had been recorded at an earlier date. Further discussion continued re- garding general landscaping of the development and suggestions were made for architectural design to increase the lands- caping along Speer Avenue. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-47 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Speer Avenue and Morgan Lane shall be dedicated and fully improved to City 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. -13- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 14 r. 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-stteet parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 10. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping con- structed or maintained over 3 1/2 feet high within a 10 foot by 10 foot triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 foot by 25 foot triangular area at the intersection of streets. 11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-41 Applicant: Rick Farber As a condition of approval, the revised plot plan for this application was reviewed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE THE REVISED PLOT PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-41. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-24 The Board reviewed the elevations Applicant: C. N. Cake submitted on June 16, 1972. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO ACCEPT THE ELEVATIONS AS SUBMITTED -14- 6/21/72 - BZA Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 21, 1972 Page 15 ON JUNE 16, 1972, AS THE TYPE OF MATERIALS WERE AS RE- QUESTED BY THE BOARD. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Palin, McFarland NOES: None ABSENT: None THE MOTION CARRIED. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Daniel W. McFarland Acting Secretary Chairman -15- 6/21/72 - BZA