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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, Calif.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1972 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Spencer, McFarland, Palin
None
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
USE PERMIT NO. 72-47 - Continued
Applicant: Adrian 0. Hubbell
To permit the construction of retail stores and business and
professional offices as required by S.9472, 9472.1, and 9471.4
and is located 135 ft. northwest of Goldenwest Street and
Edinger Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
It was noted by the Board that the applicant had submitted a
letter requesting a continuance to the October 25, 1972 meeting
to revise his plot plans pursuant to the Board's request.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
USE PERMIT NO. 72-47 TO THE OCTOBER 25, 1972 MEETING AT THE
APPLICANT'S REQUEST.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-85
Applicant: Harold D. McClard
To permit the construction of a real estate office with facilities
for parking.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-27
Applicant: Harold D. McClard
The creating of two lots from two existing lots by readjustment
of property lines located on the southeast corner of Springdale
Street and Bolsa Avenue.
It was noted by the Board that the applicant had requested a con-
tinuance to revise his plot plans to include all future structures
and parking.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-85 AND DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-27
TO SEPTEMBER 27, 1972 AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-73 - Continued
Applicant: Golden West Partnership
To permit an adjustment of the approved plot plan for parking
requirements as per S.9106, which is located on the southwest
corner of Clay and Goldenwest Avenue in the R1 Low Density
Residence District.
It was noted that the staff had contacted Baker Guthrie, a
representative of the applicant and Mr. Guthrie had conformed
with the requirement of the Planning Commission for additional
parking on site for this flag lot.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE
THE PARKING LAYOUT FOR LOT 38 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 7421
AS SUBMITTED.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-60
Applicant: Regent Enterprises
To permit the construction of a light auto repair shop pursuant
to S.9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and is located
on the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Utica Street
in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mr. George McCracken, representing the applicant, addressed
the Board and explained the request.
The conditions of approval were reviewed with the applicant and
Ordinance Code requirements for parking and driveways.
Signing, fencing and landscaping, were then discussed with the
applicant. The Board went on to explain to Mr. McCracken that
the only type of auto repair allowed in the C4 zone would be of
a minor nature.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE
USE PERMIT NO. 72-60 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The plot plan received September 5, 1972 shall be the approved
layout.
2. Beach Boulevard and Utica Avenue shall be dedicated and
fully improved to City and/or State 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's
water system.
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system.
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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. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed
by the developer at locations and to specifications provided
by the Fire Department.
10. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
11. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination�of
fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by
the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
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.
14. Reciprocal easements shall be provided on access and
driveways over each of the two parcels.
15. Signing for the use shall be referred to the Board of
Zoning Adjustments for approval action.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-80
Applicant: Jim & Gloria Hemsley
To permit an attached patio cover to encroach 3 ft. 6 in. into
the required 5 ft. rear yard setback in lieu of S.9103.3.3
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Subject property is located at 6902 Seaway Circle in the R1
Low Density Residence District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
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Mrs. Hemsley, the applicant, addressed the Board and explained
her request.
Mr. Hemsley explained that the actual part of the encroachment
was the support column for the patio and that the patio was
built to create a sound buffer for the bedrooms off Goldenwest
Street.
Mrs. Hemsley further explained that the patio was already con-
structed and she would have to remove the cement around the
supporting column to comply with the code.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-80 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The subject property is an irregularly shaped lot causing
by a reduced rear yard and the house is within 12 ft. of the
rear property line.
2. A noise problem is created by the close proximity to an arterial
highway.
3. The patio structure has already been built and would require
removal of the cement block around the supporting columns to
conform to Code requirements.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-58
Applicant: William & Carol Ann Stapleton
To permit the construction of a photo kiosk to be located within an
existing shopping center pursuant to S.9472.1 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code and is located approximately 450 ft. east
of the northeast corner of Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue
in the C4 Highway Commercial District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mrs. Stapleton, the applicant, addressed the Board and presented
additional plans for her request.
The Board reviewed the plans with the applicant and found the
circulation patterns were in conflict with one another.
It was suggested that the applicant integrate the same masonry
materials into or around the proposed structure as were in the
existing shopping center.
The Board expressed a desire to have the plans reviewed by the
City traffic engineer for circulation and driveways. Mrs.
Stapleton stated that she would agree to a continuance for the
aforementioned purpose.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY P:ALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
USE PERMIT NO. 72-58 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 1972 TO ALLOW THE CITY
TRAFFIC ENGINEER TIME TO REVIEW THE APPLICANT'S PLANS FOR
CIRCULATION.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-57
Applicant: Lanny E. Ludwick
To permit the construction of eight apartment units pursuant
to S.9162.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and is
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located on the west side of Florida Street approximately 225 ft.
north of Garfield Avenue in the R2 Medium Density District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mr. Ludwick, applicant, addressed the Board, explained his request,
and presented elevation plans for the apartment units.
The Board reviewed open space requirements with Mr. Ludwick and
explained that a new code amendment would be in effect on October 5,
1972 which would entail new requirements. They further explained
that the open space would be increased but that the balconies
on the proposed apartments would be considered open space.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
The Board discussed the request, and decided they would need
more detailed plans.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
USE PERMIT NO. 72-57 TO OCTOBER 49 1972 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT
TIME TO SUBMIT MORE DETAILED PLANS.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
USE PERMIT NO. 72-59
Applicant: Saul Sher
To permit the construction of a storage room and to permit ex-
pansion of an existing restaurant within an existing shopping center,
which is located on the northeast corner of Edinger Avenue and
Springdale Street in the C2 Community Business District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mr. Sher, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request.
It was noted that because of the minor nature of the construction
as opposed to the overall center, upgrading of the existing
center would not be required.
There being no further comment, the hearing was closed.
The Board discussed the proposal and the City Attorney's opinion
stating that amortization of improvements shall be defined by
the value of the addition to the buildings in a center or on
a parcel on a ratio for addition to existing structures.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE
USE PERMIT NO. 72-59 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:
1. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City Ordinances.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-84
Applicant: Jesse T. Jones
To permit the construction of an 8,856 sq. ft. building on Lot 21
Tract 7090 pursuant to S.9511 of the Ordinance Code which is
located on the northeast corner of Research and Commerce Streets.
Mrs. Jones, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the
request.
The Board suggested the applicant relocate the trash area to
the northeast corner of the property and screen it from view.
They further recommended a chain link fence be erected along
the property line and screening of the parking area.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE
ADMINISTRATIVE NO. 72-84 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The plot plan received September 7, 1972 shall be the
approved plot plan.
2. All applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Tract
Map No. 6948 for Final Map 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. All utilities shall be installed underground.
5. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
6. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination of
fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be approved by
the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
7. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot
plan shall be constructed within the project.
8. Elevations of the main structure shall be constructed as
shown on the plans submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
9. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and
a plan depicting such construction shall be submitted to the
Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building
permits.
10. The applicant shall provide screening of the trash area.
11. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
12. If parking area is to be screened, a revised plan shall be
submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval
on material of the wall.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: McFarland, Spencer, Palin
NOES: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Special Events
The Board discussed and established a procedure for special
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event request. The following is the new procedure:
Until Code Amendment No. 72-16 has been adopted to establish a
procedure for reviewing special events that the Board should
only review those special events that pertain to the use of
property and that all requests for house -to -house fund raising
events be referred to the Police Department for review and
recommendation.
Also, the following recommendations will be made on special
events in the future:
1. The Fire Department suggests that emergency vehicular access
be provided around any carnival areas.
2. The Building Department requests that all operators be
notified to obtain proper electrical permits.
3. Prior to issuance of a business license, there should be
an inspection made of the site by the Fire, Building, and
Public Works Departments for final approval of the layout
and operation.
The Board further suggested that ka the future, carnivals should
be required to submit a plot plan delineating locations and uses
proposed.
SIGN REVIEW:
The Chairman directed the Board to review sign permits concurrently
with the review of the agenda prior to any formal action.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENT, THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
James W. Palin Charles P. Spencer
Acting Secretary Chairman
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