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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-08-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Aministrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1972 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 72-63 - Continued Applicant: Pacific Southwest Realty Company ! To permit the addition of a drive -up banking unit to the branch of Security National Bank within Huntington Center pursuant to S. 9430 and S. 9430.5 (b), in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located at 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, Calif. Mr. Robertson, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and submitted revised plans with the correction in the traffic circulation pattern. The Board reviewed the conditions of approval with the applicant and the circulation pattern indicated on the revised plans. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY VASQUEZ TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 72-63 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received August 2, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 3. No structures, other than those shown on the approved' plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 4. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 5. Six inch curb on the northeast side of the building is to be a painted line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None, ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Vasquez. S/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 71-61 Continued Applicant: Edgar B. Bolstad To permit the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt -up industrial spec building. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL 'EXCEPTION NO 72-61 To permit the construction Applicant: Edgar B. Bolstad of an industrial building with: (a) Zero setback on interior side yard setback in lieu of the minimum required setback of 15 ft. (b) An 11.2 ft. exterior side yard setback in lieu of the minimum requirement of 15 ft. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Research Drive and Computer Lane in the Ml-A Restricted Manufacturing District. Mr. John Flick and Mr. Bill Beaver, representing the applicant, were present to discuss the applications. The hearing was opened on Conditional Exception No. 72-61. The applicant's representatives and the Board members discussed screening of the parking area. Mr. Flick proposed a 24 inch wall with landscaping. He further indicated that Commerce Lane and Research Drive were fully dedicated and improved. The Board reviewed the conditions of approval with the applicant. Discussion con- tinued about the condition for screening of roof -top me- chanical equipment. Mr. Flick further in- dicated a need for a change in the application request from an 11.2 ft. exterior side yard setback to a 12.2 ft. ex- terior side yard setback. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed on the conditional ex- ception. -2- Board discussion followed. 8/2/72 BZA MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Aministrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1972 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 72-63 - Continued Applicant: Pacific Southwest Realty Company .' To permit the addition of a drive -up banking unit to the branch of Security National Bank within Huntington Center pursuant to S. 9430 and S. 9430.5 (b), in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located at 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, Calif. Mr. Robertson, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and submitted revised plans with the correction in the traffic circulation pattern. The Board reviewed the conditions of approval with the applicant and the circulation pattern indicated on the revised plans. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY VASQUEZ TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 72-63 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received August 2, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 3. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 4. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 5. Six inch curb on the northeast side of the building is to be a painted line. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Vasquez. S/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-61 Continued Applicant: Edgar B. Bolstad To permit the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt -up industrial spec building. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL 'EXCEPTION NO 72-61 To permit the construction Applicant: Edgar B. Bolstad of an industrial building with: (a) Zero setback on interior side yard setback in lieu of the minimum required setback of 15 ft. (b) An 11.2 ft. exterior side yard setback in lieu of the minimum requirement of 15 ft. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Research Drive and Computer Lane in the M1-A Restricted Manufacturing District. Mr. John Flick and Mr. Bill Beaver, representing the applicant, were present to discuss the applications. The hearing was opened on Conditional Exception No. 72-61. The applicant's representatives and the Board members discussed screening of the parking area. Mr. Flick proposed a 24 inch wall with landscaping. He further indicated that Commerce Lane and Research Drive were fully dedicated and improved. The Board reviewed the conditions of approval with the applicant. Discussion con- tinued about the condition for screening of roof -top me- chanical equipment. Mr. Flick further in- dicated a need for a change in the application request from an 11.2 ft. exterior side yard setback to a 12.2 ft. ex- terior side yard setback. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed on the conditional ex- ception. Board discussion followed. -2- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 3 A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-61 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The revised plot plan received August 2, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. All applicable conditions for Tentative Tract Map No. 6948 for Final No. 7090-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. 4. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 5. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of fencing and landscaping. A landscaping and fencing plan shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 6. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 7. The masonry wall facing on Research Drive shall be constructed of a material compatible with the elevation of the main structure. 8. An elevation plan of the main structure shall be subject to approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 10. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and a plan depicting such shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. 11. The applicant shall provide screening of the trash area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. -3- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: 11.11. Beard of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, AugusL 2, 1972 Page 4 A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-61 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. All conditions of approval for Administrative Review No. 72-61 shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 72-63 Applicant: Mary Hickman To permit a reduction in the minimum dimension for open space to 18 ft. in lieu of 20 ft. re- quired by S. 9163.3.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at 17082 Sandra Lee Street in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. There was no one present to re- present the applicant. The hearing was opened on Con- ditional Exception No. 72-63. was closed. There being no comment the hearing Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.72-63 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The applicant has shown no hardship. 2. The subject lot is oversized and the proposed structure could be planned to include open space as required by S. 9163.3.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Lovejoy, Vasquez. -4- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 5 USE PERMIT NO. 72-43 Applicant: Charles E. Fitzgerald To permit a private recreation area (Tennis Club) to be established in conjunction with an existing golf course. The subject property is located at 3000 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, Calif., in the R1-0 Low Density Residential District combined with oil production. Mr. Fitzgerald, applicant, addressed the Board and explained his request. The hearing was opened to the audience. Discussion of parking areas and the in- clusion of a pro shop, for the sale of food and beverages, began. Mr. Bill Wren, representing the Hunt- ington Beach Company and owners of the subject property concurred with the use and location. Mr. Fitzgerald indicated that the tennis club would be for private utilization and would include approximately 180 members. The conditions of approval were discussed with the applicant. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed as to the inter- pretation of the Ordinance Code for private clubs and as to the intent of the R1 District. Mn Vasquez questioned the applicant and Mr. Wren as to the commercial nature of the entire complex. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-43 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received July 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is dev- eloped. -5- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 6 3. Sewage dospisal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is dev- eloped. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. S. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel is developed unless said development is within previously established agreement between the City and the property owner. 6. 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. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 9. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 11. An agreement to dedicate and improve Palm Avenue from the existing terminus to the northwest boun0ary of development shall be approved and comply with City Standards subject to notification by the City and predicated upon future development in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy. NOES: Vasquez. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT FILED BY MR. VASQUEZ: 1. It appears that this facility, which includes a restaurant, pro shop, and parking lot, is beginning to take -on the nature of a commercial complex in the R1 Low Density Res- idential District and I feel that this entire complex needs to be reviewed as to the intent of R1 and the provision for private recreational areas. 2. There needs to be a definition for the following terms: -6- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 5 USE PERMIT NO. 72-43 Applicant: Charles E. Fitzgerald To permit a private recreation area (Tennis Club) to be established in conjunction with an existing golf course. The subject property is located at 3000 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, Calif., in the R1-0 Low Density Residential District combined with oil production. Mr. Fitzgerald, applicant, addressed the Board and explained his request. The hearing was opened to the audience. Discussion of parking areas and the in- clusion of a pro shop, for the sale of food and beverages,, began. Mr. Bill Wren, representing the Hunt- ington Beach Company and owners of the subject property concurred with the use and location. Mr. Fitzgerald indicated that the tennis club would be for private utilization and would include approximately 180 members. The conditions of approval were discussed with the applicant. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed as to the inter- pretation of the Ordinance Code for private clubs and as to the intent of the R1 District. Mr.Vasquez questioned the applicant and Mr. Wren as to the commercial nature of the entire complex. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-43 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received July 25, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is dev- eloped. -5- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 6 3. Sewage dospisal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is dev- eloped. 4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 5. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel is developed unless said development is within previously established agreement between the City and the property owner. 6. 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. 7. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 8. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 9. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 11. An agreement to dedicate and improve Palm Avenue from the existing terminus to the northwest boundary of development shall be approved and comply with City Standards subject to notification by the City and predicated upon future development in the area. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy. NOES: Vasquez. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MINORITY REPORT FILED BY MR. VASQUEZ: 1. It appears that this facility, which includes a restaurant, pro shop, and parking lot, is beginning to take -on the nature of a commercial complex in the Rl Low Density Res- idential District and I feel that this entire complex needs to be reviewed as to the intent of R1 and the provision for private recreational areas. 2. There needs to be a definition for the following terms: -6- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of "Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 7 a) Commercial operation • b) Appurtenant uses c) Private recreation areas ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-64 Applicant: Robert C. Harvey To peunit remodeling of a portion of an existing restaurant facility in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is located 150 ft. southeast of the intersection of Springdale Street and Edinger Avenue. Mr. Grant Anderson, representing the applicant, submitted revised plot plans and explained the proposal. It was noted that there were no dimensions indicated on the plot plans and they were inaccurate. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-64 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT A REVISED PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: REVIEW: Identification Sign The Board reviewed the proposed identification sign for Gulf Oil located at the northwest corner of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue. The size of the letters was discussed and the Board felt they were too large. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE GULF OIL'S SIGN WITH 18" HIGH LETTERS. -7- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Oednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 8 AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This sign with 3 ft. letters does not fall in the category of an identification sign. 2. The height of the proposed letters appears to be that of an advertising rather than identification sign. 3. Eighteen inch letters are permitted in a residential district for identification and it appears the same would be applicable to this use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW: Viking Sign Lovejoy, Vasquez. The Board reviewed the Viking Sign. It was the consensus of the Board that subject matter was un- clear, and insufficient location information was given. REVIEW: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-65 - Elevations Applicant: Jack MacGregor The Board discussed the elevations submitted for Administrative Review No. 72-65. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY VASQUEZ TO APPROVE THE ELEVATION PLANS SUBMITTED AUGUST 2, 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: ' AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Robert -Joe Vasquez Acting Secretary Lovejoy, Vasquez. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Daniel W. McFarland Chairman -8- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 7 a) Commercial operation �• b) Appurtenant uses c) Private recreation areas ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-64 Applicant: Robert C. Harvey To permit remodeling of a portion of an existing restaurant facility in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is'located'150 ft. southeast of the intersection of Springdale Street and Edinger Avenue. Mr. Grant Anderson, representing the applicant, submitted revised plot plans and.explained the proposal. It was noted that there were no dimensions indicated on the plot plans and they were inaccurate. Board discussion followed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY VASQUEZ AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO CONTINUE ADMINISTRATIVE"REVIEW NO. 72-64 TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT:A REVISED PLOT PLAN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, Lovejoy, Vasquez. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. MISCELLANEOUS: REVIEW: Identification Sign The Board reviewed the proposed identification sign for Gulf Oil located at the northwest corner of Newland Street and Hamilton Avenue. The size of the letters was discussed and the Board felt they,were'too large. A MOTION WAS MADE_BY VASQUEZ-AND SECONDED BY LOVEJOY TO APPROVE GULF OIL'S SIGN:WITH"18 " HIGH LETTERS. -7- 8/2/72 BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 2, 1972 Page 8 AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. This sign with 3 ft. letters does not fall in the category of an identification sign. 2. The height of the proposed letters appears to be that of an advertising rather than identification sign. 3. Eighteen inch letters are permitted in a residential district for identification and it appears the same would be applicable to this use. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. REVIEW: Viking Sign Lovejoy, Vasquez. The Board reviewed the Viking Sign. It was the consensus of the Board that subject matter was un- clear,•and insufficient location information was given. REVIEW: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-65 - Elevations Applicant: Jack MacGregor The Board discussed the elevations submitted for Administrative Review No. 72-65. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY VASQUEZ TO APPROVE THE ELEVATION PLANS SUBMITTED AUGUST 2, 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: McFarland, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. THE MOTION CARRIED. Robert -Joe Vasquez Acting Secretary Lovejoy, Vasquez. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. . -W "- Q hm" # � a I, A �BLL Daniel W. McFarland Chairman -8- 8/2/72 BZA