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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZOVING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, Calif.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1973 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
On motion by Gerarden and second by Eadie, the Minutes of
January 17 and 24, 1973 were accepted as transcribed and
mailed by the Secretary.
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN:
USE PERMIT NO. 73-1 - Continued
Applicant: Carole Boling
To permit the construction of a carport in the R1 zone,
pursuant to S. 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located on the east side of Melody Lane, approximately 360 ft.
south of Edinger Avenue.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant
indicated possible withdrawal of said use permit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
USE PERMIT NO. 73-1 TO MARCH 7, 1973 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A
LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-7 - Continued
Applicant: Willard Barnes
To permit an encroachment of 2 ft. into the required 5 ft.
sideyard in lieu of S. 9163.2 of the Ordinance Code located
on the west side of England Street approximately 150 ft.
north of Yorktown Avenue in the R2 Medium Density Residential
District.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that this application
should be continued in order to be heard in conjunction
with a use permit application.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-7 TO MARCH 14, 1973 FOR THE
AFOREMENTIONED REASON.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-20
Applicant: Derby Land Company
To permit the construction of a model building and sales
office, pursuant to S. 9730.18 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, located west of Newland Street, approxi-
mately 330 ft. north of Talbert Avenue in the R2-PD (12)
Medium Density Residential District - Planned Residential
(12 units per acre).
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The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant
submitted a letter requesting continuance of Administrative
Review No. 73-20 to March 28, 1973.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CON-
TINUE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-20 TO MARCH 20, 1973, AT
THE APPLICANTtS REQUEST.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-12 - Amendment to revisions
Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant
submitted a letter requesting continuance of said application
to March 7, 1973.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CONTINUE
PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-12 TO MARCH 7, 1973, AT THE REQUEST
OF THE APPLICANT.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-23
Applicant: Martin A. Kordick
To permit the construction of an office building pursuant to
S. 9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the
east side of Crystal Street approximately 255 ft. south of
Garfield Avenue in the M1 Light Industrial District.
Martin Kordick, applicant, addressed the Board and explained
the proposal.
The Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO APPROVE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-23 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
AS AMENDED:
A. TO BE CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS!
1. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board
of Zoning Adjustments for approval action.
2. Crystal Street shall be dedicated to City standards
at the time each parcel is developed.
3. Elevations of the proposed plan shall be submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and
approval action.
4. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be
approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire
Department.
S. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall
be set back five (S) feet from the edge of such ease-
ment.
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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
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A. 6. Soil reports as required by the Building Department
and the Department of Public Works shall be sub-
mitted to the City.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION:
1. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval action.
2. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from
view. Said screening plan shall be approved by the
Board of Zoning Adjustments.
3. All signs for the proposed development shall be
submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for
review and approval.
4. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall
be.installed by the developer at locations and to
specifications provided by the Fire Department.
S. Parking compounds shall be screened with a com-
bination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan
shall be submitted to the Planning Department for
review and approval. Fencing and landscape plans
shall include the following information:
a. A list including quantities and sizes for each
species of plants and all ground cover material.
b. Irrigation layout to include meter location,
pipe sizes, sprinkler head types, etc.
c. Fencing materials and detail drawing.
C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:'
1. Crystal Street shall be fully improved including
street trees, street signs, street lights, fire
hydrants, sewer and water main extensions.
2. All utilities shall be installed underground.
3. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to
Article 979.
4. A solid gate of wall height shall be provided.
S. Surfacing: With exception of driveways, the entire
storage yard shall be oiled. Application of said
oil shall be 0.25 gallons of SC-70 per square
yard on sterilized soil.
6. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping
constructed or maintained over 3 1/2 feet h:.gh
within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at: the
intersection of driveways and streets or wi-:hin a
25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection
of streets.
7. The applicant shall post a bond guaranteeing to
construct a block wall on the east property line
of said parcel at the time the adjacent parcels to
the east are developed with a residential use.
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D.;: TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
0r.Cu ANCv
1. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water supply system.
2. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of
Huntington Beach's sewage system.
3. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be pro-
vided to Department of Public Works standards.
4. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
5. No structures, other than those shown on the approved
plot plan, shall be constructed within the project.
6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Gerarden, Eadie
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-24 - Continued
Applicant: Green Medallion Nursery
To permit a building addition to an existing nursery building
pursuant to S. 9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located on the west side of Beach Blvd. approximately 630 ft.
south of Garfield Ave. in the C2 Community Business District.
Mr. Reed, applicant, addressed the Board and explained the
request. Mr. Reed also submitted photographs of the existing
nursery.
Board discussion followed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO APPROVE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-24 UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
AS, AMENDED .
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A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received February 27, 1973, shall be
the approved layout.
2. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated to City and/or State
standards at the time each parcel is developed.
3. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system' shall be
approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire
Department.
4. Soil reports as required by the Building Department
and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted
to the City.
S. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for review and approval action.,
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION:
1. Parking compounds shall be screened with a combination
of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be sub-
mitted to the Planning Department for review and ap-
proval. Fencing and landscaping plans shall include
the following information:
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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
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B. 1: a. A list including quantities and sizes for each
species of plants and all ground cover material.
b. Irrigation layout to include meter location,
pipe sizes, sprinkler head types, etc.
c. Fencing materials and detail drawing.
C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Beach Blvd. shall be fully improved including street
trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants,
sewer and water main extensions.
2. All utilities shall be installed underground.
3. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979.
D. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY:
1. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water supply system.
2. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system.
3. Easements for utilities or walkways shall be provided
to Department of Public Works standards.
4. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
S. No structures, other than those shown on the approved
plot plan, shall be constructed within the project.
6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-8
Applicant: Charles A. Willits
To permit a two (2) ft. encroachment of the standard 20 ft.
required minimum open space dimension pursuant to S. 9103.3.1.1.2
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located north of La
Cresta Circle, approximately 350 feet west of Pier View Street
in the R1 Low Density Residential District.
The hearing was opened to the audience.
Mr. Willits, 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 GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO
APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-8 FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
1. The lot provides more open space - 117.0 sq. ft. - than
the Code requires.
2. The applicant is unable to provide a minimum dimension
required for open space due to the narrow width of this
lot and is thus being deprived of a development right
that adjacent R1 zoned parcels enjoy.
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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
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3. All other applicable provisions of Division 9 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance are being complied with.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Gerarden, Eadie
Marina High School Fiesta
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO CON-
TINUE THIS ITEM TO MARCH 7, 1973, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A
PLOT PLAN PERTAINING TO SAID PROPOSAL.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ORAL COMMUNICATION:
Gerarden, Eadie
Home Occupation Affidavit - Dog Grooming
9701 Flounder Drive
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Susan Haycraft, applicant, addressed the Board and submitted
a petition signed by adjacent property owners endorsing said
request.
Mr. Dave Eadie, Acting Secretary, informed the Board that he
had contacted the Health Department and the Attorneys office
regarding this request and was informed that there are no
State laws or City ordinances prohibiting this request. The
Board recommend that the Planning.Department reconsider their
denial of this request for home occupation and noted that if
complaints were registered the use should not continue.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-11
Applicant: Donald L. Bren Company
The Board reviewed the modified plot plan pertaining to the
construction of a sales model complex located on the east
side of Newland Street, approximately 670 f t. south of
Yorktown Avenue.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO AP-
PROVE THE MODIFIED PLOT PLAN AS SUBMITTED.
ROLL CALL VOTEt
AYES: Spencer,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION:
Gerarden, Eadie
The Board discussed the modification of wall design for Tract
No. 6808. It was the consensus of the Board to continue this
item to March 7, 1973 for further study.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-17
Toppers Restaurant
The Board reviewed rooftop mechanical plan for Toppers
Restaurant.
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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
Page 7
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO
APPROVE ROOFTOP MECHANICAI, SCREEN PLAN FOR TOPPERS
RESTAURANT.
ROLL CALL �'"OTE :
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: Node
ABSENT: Norte
THE MOTION CARRIED.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-33
Applicant: June Blair
The Board reviewed the parking requirement for an existing
building to be used as a County Health Agency office at
307 Main Street. It was noted that the applicant will
provide 5 parking spaces at 316 Fifth Street which is
within the 300 ft. distance required by the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GERARDEN AND SECONDED BY SPENCER TO
APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-33 UPON THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City
Ordinances.
2. A lease rental agreement for said parking spaces shall
be renewed and submitted to the City prior to occupancy
of said building.
3. This Administrative Review shall become null and void
at the same time as such lease agreement for required
parking becomes null and void.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION:
Gerarden, Eadie
The Board made a policy to meet each Friday at 10:00 A.M.
to discuss forthcoming agenda items.
SIGN PERMITS:
Diversified Shopping Centers
Brookhurst and Hamilton
The Board reviewed the proposed pole sign having 270 sq.
ft. and total height of 25 ft. No action on the appli-
cation was taken.
Charles Geers
230-232-234 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, Calif.
The Board reviewed a new pole sign of 75 sq. ft. and
the total height being 17 ft. 6 in. No action was taken
on said application.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY EADIE AND SECONDED BY GERARDEN TO
RECOMMEND THAT THE BUILDING DIRECTOR EXPLORE THE POSSI-
BILITY OF A MONUMENT SIGN WITH,,THE APPLICANT.
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Wednesday, February 28, 1973
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ROLL CALL VOTE.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Pioneer Take -Out
Goldenwest and Warner
The Board reviewed 4 new wall signs for the Pioneer Take -Out
Restaurant located at 6968 Warner Avenue.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER AND SECONDED BY EADIE TO RECOMMEND
CONSOLIDATION OF LOGO INTO BODY OF CANOPY SIGN.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION CARRIED.
WIR Developers
Tract No. 7930
The Board reviewed temporary subdivision directional.sign
located 30.0 ft. east of Beach Blvd. and Terry Dr.
No action was taken.
DISCUSSION:
It was the consensus of the Board to meet with the City
Attorney and Building Director to discuss future policies
regarding -review of signs by the Board.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENT THE MEETING ADJOURNED.
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Dave a ie
Acting Secretary
Charles P. Spencer
Chairman
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