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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-10-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1972 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, McFarland, Palin BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: USE PERMIT NO. 72-47 - Continued Applicant: Adrian 0.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, 9742.1, and 9471.4 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located 135 ft. northwest of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District. A letter was submitted by Mr. Hubbell requesting a withdrawal of his application. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-92 - Continued Applicant: Coast Development Company To permit the construction of a two-story office building. In Conjunction With CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-88 - Continued Applicant: Coast Development Company To permit the construction of an office building with a zero side yard setback in lieu of 5 ft. as required by Code, S. 9404.3 (c). The subject property is located on the east side of Main Street approximately 400 ft. south of the intersection of Beach Boulevard in the R5 Office -Professional District. It was noted that the architect for the project had requested a continuance of both applications. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO ACCEPT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR A CONTINUANCE TO NOVEMBER 8, 1972. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -1- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-89 Applicant: Frank L. Crosby To permit a 2 ft. 2 inch encroachment into the required 10 ft. rear yard setback pursuant to S. 9103.3 of the Ordinance Code, for the purpose of constructing a room addition to an existing single family residence. The subject property is located on the south side of Firesdie Drive approximately 12 ft. east of the inter- section of Fireside Drive and Charwood Lane. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Crosby, the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the reasons for needing a variance. He indicated that he would like to build a sundeck, and discussed the setbacks and grading for the property. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. Mr. Spencer concluded there was a total encroachment of 27 1/2 sq. ft. Discussion continued with regard to the railing around the sun deck, roof material, and the slope of the roof. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-89 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The subject property is an irregularly shaped lot. 2. The house is not parallel to the rear property line and does not afford the opportunity of building a recreation room according to code requirements. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. DIVISION OF -LAND NO. 72-33 Applicant: A. S. Development Inc. To permit the relocation of property lines between lots 83 and 84 of Tract 7631. The subject property is located on the west side of Montbury Circle approximately 1420 ft. west of Springdale Street south of Slater Avenue in the R1 Low Density Residential District. Mr. Goodman, representing the applicant, explained that the application is to accomodate a three car garage for a model home. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE DIVISION OF LAND NO. 72-33 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A Parcel Map shall be filed and recorded prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the sales office. 2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City Ordinances. -2- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 3 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-98 Applicant: A. S. Development Inc. To permit the construction of a model complex pursuant to S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the east and west side of Montbury Circle approximately 1420 ft. west of Springdale Street south of Slater Avenue in the R1 Low Density Residential District. The Board explained to Mr. Goodman that feature signs and directional signs were not to project beyond the property line. Mr. Goodman presented elevations and floor plans for the complex and reviewed the perimeter fencing. He indicated he would like to carry out the same type of wall as Signal Landmark had on its development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72798 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall comply with S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. 2. Signing for the development shall be as shown on the approved plot plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-70 Applicant: George Hoshide To permit the expansion of an existing building for use as a retail produce market pursuant to S. 9472.1 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the east side of Beach B_o_ulevard approximately 650 ft. south of Heil Avenue in the C4 Highway Commerical District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Hoshide, the applicant, addressed the Board. It was noted that there was an abated use on the property and that Mr. Hoshide would need to file a division of land application to legally separate the subject property from the other portion of the parcel. Otherwise, he would be required to bring the complete parcel up to current code requirements. The Board then reviewed the land- scaping for the project with the applicant. -3- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 4 There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. -- - - ----- -- A MOTION WAS MADE BY _ MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-70 TO NOVEMBER 8, 1972 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO MEET WITH THE OTHER PROPERTY OWNER. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-99 . Applicant: Tustin Village, Inc. To permit the construction of a model complex pursuant to S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the west side of Florida Street approximately 170 ft. north of Adams Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. Mr. Tupman, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. Mr. Tupman indicated that they would start construction on the model complex next week and the street will not be paved until the construction is completed. Therefore, there would be no public access until completion of the models. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-99 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall comply with S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. 2. Elevations for the model complex and the garages associated therewith shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-100 Applicant-: The Colwell Company To permit a temporary sales office in conjunction with construction within a. subdivision. The subject property is located on the north side of Hamilton Avenue between Brookhurst Street and Via Straits Lane in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. Frank Jackson, Vice President of the Colwell Company, addressed the Board. While reviewing the plans, Mr. Jackson indicated he would incorporate landscaping along 20 ft. of the walkway. The Board explained to the applicant that he could not have the flags as included on the plot' plan, however, feature signs would be allowed. -4- 10/2/572 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 5 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-100 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall comply with S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. 2. No flags shall be allowed pursuant to S. 9760.2.45 of the Ordinance Code. 3. Signing for the facility shall be as shown on the approved plan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, MCFARLAND, PALIN NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-73 Applicant: Angel/Mock & Associates To permit the construction of retail shops within an existing shopping center pursuant to S. 9472.1 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Yul Draskovic, and Harry Freese, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and reviewed the plans and parking. The Board indicated that the applicant did not have sufficeint parking or landscaping on the parcel. Mr. Draskovic stated that the adjacent bank did not have enough parking and felt approval of his application should not be subject to his providing parking for the existing bank. The Board requested Mr. Draskovic provide parking calculations and revise the plot plan to include diagonal and reciprocal parking agreements. There being -no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO CONTINUE USE PERMIT NO. 72-73 TO NOVEMBER 1, 1972 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO SUBMIT REVISED PLANS. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-74 Applicant: Downey Savings & Loan Association -5- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 6 To permit the construction of a professional office building and a tires, batteries, and accessories store within an existing site, which includes an office building, pursuant to S. 9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was opened. Mr. George Ritzau, and various future tenants of the shopping center, were present for the hearing. The Board reviewed the plans and elevations fo the project with Mr. Ritzau, and expressed a desire for the applicant to establish a sign theme throughout the center. Review of the Code requirements for signing followed the submittal of renderings of signs proposed. Considerable discussion entailing types of signing, distance between signs, materials, lettering, and compatibility with the architecture of the center pursued. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-74 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street 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's water system. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington 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. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locactions and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. -6- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 7 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. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action. 15. All signing for the project shall be referred to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action. 16. Landscaping shall be providee on the west front of the T.B.A. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. USE PERMIT NO. 72-75 Applicant: Richard L. Tom To permit the construction of a 73 unit apartment complex on 5.04 acres of land pursuant to S. 9162.3.1 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of Pearce and Sims Streets in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Tom, the applicant, addressed the Board. Discussion of driveway widths for access, assessment districts, and fencing for the project began. The Board then reviewed landscaping requirements and conditions of approval with Mr. Tom. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was noted that the applicant had complied with requirements for density, setbacks, off-street parking, turning radius, and recreation and leisure areas. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE USE PERMIT NO. 72-75 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The plot plan received October 10, 1972 shall be the approved layout. 2. Sims and Pearce Streets shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. Improvements shall include street trees, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. -7- 10/25.72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 8 3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water supply. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage disposal. 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 specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. 10. Off-street parking facilities shall conforri 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 approve plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 13. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. 14. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 15. A 6 ft. masonry wall shall be constructed along the south and west property lines. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-102 Applicant: Classic Development Corporation To permit the construction of a model sales office and recreation area for Tract 7628. The subject property is located 660 ft. south of Ellis Avenue and 660 ft. east of Beach Boulevard in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. Mr. Jerry Collins, represent- ing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board members discussed dedication and sidewalks along the south property line. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY MCFARLAND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-102 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: -8- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 9 1. The applicant shall comply with S. 9730.25.4 of the Ordinance Code. 2. All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract No. 7628 shall be complied with. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. SIGN REVIEW: B & L OUTDOOR (Directional) a. 600 ft. S. Slater, e/1 Beach - Continued 200 sq. ft. Sign No action taken. b. 170 ft. N. Garfield, e/l Beach - Continued 200 sq. ft. Sign No action taken. LEE WARDS 7777 Edinger Avenue Huntington Beach, Calif. a. Wall Sign - 148 sq. ft. The Board reviewed the proposal. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE THE 148 SQ. FT. WALL SIGN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. b. Wall Sign - 45 sq. ft. The Board reviewed the sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE THE 45 SQ. FT. WALL SIGN. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Pain NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. c. Wall Sign - 52 sq. ft. The Bard reviewed the sign. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE'THE 52 SQ. FT. WALL .SIGN. ROLL CALL VOTE: 1 AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palih NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. -9i 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 10 MISCELLANEOUS: USE PERMIT NO. 71-59 - Review of Landscaping Plan Applicant: Atlantic Engineering The Board reviewed the proposed change of landscaping for the subject use permit as submitted by Standard Oil Company. A MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO RECONSIDER THE PRIOR ACTION TAKEN ON THE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR USE PERMIT NO. 71-59. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. A FURTHER MOTION WAS MADE BY PALIN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE ACTION ON THE LANDSCAPING PLAN TO AN ADJOURNED MEETING ON OCTOBER 26, 1972, AT 10:30 A.M. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Patin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. NOTE: The following is what took place at the adjourned meeting. The Acting Secretary reviewed with the Board, prior history on Use Permit No. 71-59 and the discussion that had taken place on the 8 ft. additional right-of-way on the north side of Edinger Avenue. Mr. G. R. Deitz, Opera- tions Manager of Standard Oil Company. stated that with the relocation of a planter area of the same width as existing, the outside isle width would be reduced to 6 ft. and would therefore eliminate the use of the southern portion of the pump island. Mr. Deitz requested that this outside isle be left open for truck traffic to this facility and also that the freestanding sign be moved to the inter- section of Edinger Avenue and Beach Boulevard. Mr: Jack Miller, Department of Public Works reviewed with the Board the width of new sidewalk after relocation and dedication of the additional 8 ft. right-of-way on Edinger Avenue. Mr. Miller informed the Board that the width of the drive between the new property line and the pump block be reduced to 11 ft. 6 inches. The Board asked Mr. Miller if an 18 inch to 24 inch landscaping area could be provided within the walkway along the property line to screen the isle and pump block for shrub type landscaping. It was the consensus of the Board after a lengthy discussion that the City would work out a landscaping area within the sidewalk area with a maximum 6 inch encroachment into the clear isle width for a raised curb of sufficient height as not to allow water from running into the planter area at the time the isle is washed down. The Board then discussed with Mr. Deitz the relocation of the free-standing pole sign to the intersection. Mr. Deitz stated that Standard had studied a monument sign at the intersection and submitted a photo to the Board for review. -10- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 11 It was the consensus of the Board that the monument sign as submitt&. would be acceptable at the intersection with the same color block as on the main building. The Board also informed Mr. Deitz that Standard Oil would now be in charge of the relocation of the sign. Also, that the landscaping along the east property line would be a separate review by the Board. The Board then discussed the action required at this time and it was a consensus that minute action was in order. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MCFARLAND AND SECONDED BY PALIN TO APPROVE THAT PORTION OF THE LANDSCAPING FRONTING ONTO EDINGER AVENUE FOR USE PERMIT NO. 71-59 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. A planter area and landscaping shall be provided within the right-of-way along that area in front of the pump islands. Such landscaping is to be of a shrub type and may be allowed to encroach a maximum of 6 inches into the service station site for a rolled curb of sufficient height as to not allow water from running into the planter area at the time the isle is washed down. 2. The existing sign is to be removed and a new management sign is to be constructed at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Edinger Avenue by the Standard Oil Company. The block material within such sign shall be the same as on the main building and shall be designed as shown on the photo submitted to the'Board. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The City can not expect Standard Oil Company to relinquish• the use . of one island or side of a pump block where additional right-of-way has been dedicated which is not required by ordinance. 2. The monument sign proposed at the intersection complies with current City policy for ground identification signs at all intersections of arterial streets. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, McFarland, Palin NOES: None THE MOTION CARRIED. SPECIAL EVENTS• Carnival - Isojiro Oka School PTO The Board reviewed the request for the carnival, and the following recommendations were made to the City Administrator's Office. "The Board recommends the school submit plot plans delineating the use and activities to be held on the subject property before any action can be taken." Carnival - John B. Bushard PTO The Board reviewed the request for the carnival, and the following recommendation was made to the City Administrator's Office: -11- 10/25/72 - BZA Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments October 25, 1972 Page 12 "The Board recommends approval of all the activities other than the carnival which will not be acted upon until receipt of a plot plan delineating the uses, activities, and exact time." Carnival - Harbor View PTO, Oak View PTA, and Newland School PTO The Board members reviewed the request and made the following recommendations to the City Administrator's Office: 1. The Fire Department suggests that emergency vehicular access be provided around the carnival area: 2. The Building Department requested that all operators be notified to obtain proper electrical permits. YMCA Turkey Shoot The Board reviewed the applicant's request and the recommendations from the Police Department, and provided the following analysis: "The Board recommends proper guidance by the Police Department at the turkey shoot in the range area and sufficient parking area be provided." Special Event Procedure: The Board reviewed the procedure for requested special events in the City, and devised the following recommendations for future applications: "The Board requests __receipt -oi_-a plot plan with all applications for carnivals and that each applicant be advised of such when submitted his letter." THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin Acting Secretary Charles P. Spencer Chairman -12- 10/25/72 - BZA