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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1973 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: USE PERMIT NO. 73-12 Applicant: Sundown Marine Inc. To permit the display and sale of boats' and boating equipment within an existing building for a period of 60 to 70 days pursuant to S. 9472 of the Ordinance Code. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-26 Applicant: Sundown Marine Inc. To permit an outside storage of boats and boating equipment for a period of 60 to 70 days pursuant to S'. 9432.3 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located east of Beach Boulevard approximately 450 ft. north of Terry Drive in the C4 Highway Commercial District. It was noted by the Board that the staff had recommended a continuance on these applications to pursue further improve- ments on the property. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-12 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-26 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1973 BY RECOMMENDATION OF THE STAFF AND CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-BA Applicant: Henry Roudine To permit the construction of eight (8) ft. high block wall around an existing storage yard in lieu of S. 9775 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the north side of Slater Avenue approximately 75 ft. east of Gothard Street in the M1 Light Industrial District. The Board noted this application is not necessary as the applicant can construct the wall to the base height. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER APPLICANT'S REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL WAS ACCEPTED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-11 Applicant: Richard Grossgold, A.I.A. To permit a 0 ft. exterior side yard setback pursuant to S. 9163.22 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Broadway and Bay View Drive in the R2 Medium Density Residential District. The staff had advised the Board that this application would have to be readvertised, therefore a continuance is recommended. The applicant was notified and concurred with the staff's Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 2 recommendation. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-11 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1973 FOR READVERTISEMENT OF THE REQUEST BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-32 Applicant: J. Foxx To permit the construction of a 4 unit apartment building in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District pursuant to S. 9201.2 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located east of 18th Street 100 ft. south of Orange Avenue. It was noted by the Board that the applicant had decided to change the location of the apartment building, and therefore would like to have his application continued. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-32 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1973 AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING: USE PERMIT NO. 73-1 Applicant: Carole Boling To permit the construction of a carport in the R1 zone, pursuant to S. 9106 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is lo- cated on the east side of Melody Lane approximately 360 ft. south of Edinger Avenue. The hearing was continued from a previous meeting. The Board noted it had not received a letter of withdrawal from the applicant, as it was concurred at a prior meeting that same was needed. Therefore, the Board would recommend denial of the subject application. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO. 73-1 WAS DENIED FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CAL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-12 - Continued Applicant: Sisal Landmark, Inc. Amendment to revisions on previously approved plan - Use Perm..t No. 70-43, pursuant to S. 9811.4 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Atlant:t Avenue and Magnolia Street in the Rl Low Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Jeff Holmes, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained that the original plans made the walking distance to the units too far. An alternate plan reorienting the parking situation to bring the parking areas closer to the building was reviewed and Mr. Holmes indicated the open space exceeds Code -2- 3/7/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 3 requirements and the streets conform to the original plan. The Board held discussion of the widths of the roads and whether they could accommodate parking on both sides of the street throughout the development and comparisons with the original plans were made. It was recommended that the applicant submit revised plot plans reflecting the dimensions of the drives as discussed. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 72-12 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map. No. 5419 and Use Permit No. 70-43 shall apply to Plot Plan Amendment No. 72-12. 2. A revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval prior to the issuance of permits. 3. All applicable conditions shall be complied with. (Former PRD Standards including street widths.) AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-8 - Continued Applicant: David C. Jervis, Foodmaker, Inc. To permit the addition of an 8 ft. x 9 ft. walk-in freezer to an existing Jack -In -The -Box Restaurant. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of the inter- section of Beach Boulevard and MacDonald Street in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The hearing was reopened from a previous meeting. The Acting Secretary indicated that several attempts had been made to communicate with the applicant without success. The Board noted the revised plans requested had not as yet been submitted and therefore recommended denial of the application. There being no other comment, the hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-8 WAS DENIED FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED REASON BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-13 Applicant: Harold I. Ewell To permit the construction of a two bedroom apartment above garages in an existing apartment complex pursuant to S. 9719 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Olive Street and 16th Street in the R4 High Density Residential District. Mr. Ewell, the applicant, addressed the Board and explained his request. -3- 3/7/73 - BZA 0 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 4 The hearing was opened to the audience. The plan check by the staff indicated a problem with the turning radius creating an inaccessible parking area. Dis- cussion continued in regard to the number of parking spaces required by Code and that shown on the plan. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was recommended that the applicant meet with the staff to obtain further clarification of the plan's compliance with all code requirements. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE USE PERMIT NO. 73-13 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 1973 TO ALLOW APPLICANT TIME TO MEET WITH THE STAFF BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: 'None USE PERMIT NO. 73-14 Applicant: Kenneth K. Rodgers To permit the construction of a 9 unit apartment complex pur- suant to S. 9202.3.1.3 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of Hoskins Street and Warner Avenue in the R3 Medium Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. There was no one present to represent the applicant. The Board discussed the length of the driveway and the wall along Warner Avenue. They suggested the wall be built to a minimum height of 42 inches and that landscaping be incorporated along with it. They further reviewed the allocation of open space, parking for the development, and the trash area as required by Code. There being no further comment the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed, and recommended the applicant meet with the staff for a revision of the plot plans. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-14 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1973 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO REVISE THE PLOT PLANS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-27 Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Burckin To permit the 24 hour care of one non -related person. The subject property is located on the west side of Kristopher Lane in the R1 Low Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Burckin, the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board noted that the Burckin Residence had clearance from the County and Fire Department. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed to the public. -4- 3/7/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 5 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-27 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. All applicable Code sections shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-28 Applicant: Bill Houle To permit the construction of a 3 unit apartment building pursuant to S. 9231.6 of the Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of 8th Street and Olive Avenue in the R4 High Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. John King, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board noted that a major redevelopment of this nature would require access from the alley. This application as submitted could not accomplish that, therefore an Administrative Review application would not be the proper application. The Board recommended the applicant file a Conditional Exception application and indicate hardships on same, or redesign the plans and meet with the staff to review them. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-28 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 21, 1973 TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TIME TO REVISE PLANS, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-15 Applicant: Paul $ Margaret Boos To permit an addition to a single family dwelling unit pursuant to S. 9719 of the Code. The subject property is located on the east side of Pine Street approximately 100 ft. south of Utica Avenue in the R1 Low Density Residential District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mrs. Boos, the applicant, addressed the Board. The Acting Secretary noted this lot was subdivided in 1948 which would require 15 ft. dimensions plus 1 ft. for every 20 ft. of frontage. He further questioned whether the area to be used is part of the open space by present Code standards. There being no further comment, the }gearing was closed. Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO. 73-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None -5- 3/7/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-30 Applicant: Pacific City Bank To permit temporary use of a trailer for banking office facility pursuant to S. 9730.17 of the Ordinance Code in the C2 Community Business District. The subject property is lo- cated on the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Golden West Street. Mr. D. B. Walter, the representative of the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The conditions of approval were reviewed with the applicant. Mr. Walter indicated the trailer would be used for approximately 8 months, but certainly less than a year. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-30 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: . 1. The plot plan received March 7, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Section 9730.17 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be complied with. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-10 - Continued Applicant: Standard Oil Company of Calif. To permit front entry to an existing service station building. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-25 - Continued Applicant: Standard Oil Company of Calif. To permit a complete reconstruction of an existing service station. The subject property is located on the southeast corner of Main Street and Beach Boulevard in the C2 Community Business District. The hearing was opened to the audience. Mr. Hal Douglas and Mr. Jim Vickers, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and explained their request. The Board noted that total reconstruction of the site would require rear entry bays. Board member, Mr. Gerarden, asked whether the bays could be reoriented toward the parcel and not the main highway. Considerable discussion as to the pros and cons of reorienting the facility was held. They further reviewed the signing, screening for the facility, and the parking situation. Mr. Douglas -and Mr. Vickers indicated they would agree to concurring with the Service Station Ordinance and use a monument type sign. There being no further comment, the hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-10 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-25 WERE CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1973 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: -6- 3/7/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 7 1. To explore the possibility of an ultimate plan. 2. To see if the adjacent bank has an excess of parking. 3. To review the conditions of approval at the staff level. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-31 Applicant: J. Foxx To permit the construction of a 4 unit apartment building in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District pursuant to S. 9301.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Mr. Foxx, the applicant, addressed the Board and explained the request. The Board reviewed the open space and landscaping with Mr. Foxx and made suggestion that he made the open space usable by the tenants. They then reviewed the conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-31 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received February 23, 1973 shall be the approved layout_. 2. The alley and 21st Street shall be dedicated to City 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 revised plan shall be submitted reflecting the remaining open space as an active recreation area incorporating lawn furniture, tot lot area, or similar treatment. Such plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 6. A 25 ft. turning radius shall be provided to the open areas. Such radius shall be on dedicated and improved public right-of-way. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. The alley and 21st Street shall be fully improved including street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 0 2. All utilities shall be installed underground. 3. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. C. 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. -7- 3/7/73 - BZA t. T Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 8 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. 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. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: . None MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-49 Review of Garden Wall Plan Modification The Board reviewed the modific`$L:tions submitted by Ron Montgomery, the applicant. Mr. Montgomery also submitted a document from the Army Corps of Engineers allowing Tract 6808 to put in wharfs. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE THE MODIFICATION IN THE GARDEN WALL FOR TRACT NO. 6808 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 72-49 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. The garden walls shall follow the line of the documented description of the reciprocal easement. 2. The plot plan received February 27, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 3. All conditions of Conditional Exception No. 72-49 and Tract No. 6808 shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL EVENTS: Marina High School Fiesta Plans for the school carnival were reviewed by the Board and a recommendation of approval was made. SIGN REVIEW: Pat Robertson Real Estate 16397 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, Calif. New Wall Sign_ - 4 ft. high, 26 ft. long No action taken. American Savings & Loan 7830 Edinger Avenue Huntington Beach, Calif. New Pole Sign - 8 ft. high, 16 ft. long, total height 25 ft. The Board reviewed the plans and recommended the Building Director explore the possibility of a monument sign. -8- 3/7/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1973 Page 9 Gulf Oil Company 19971 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, Calif. Change Copy Pole Sign - 5 ft. high, 15 ft. long, total height 31 ft No action was taken. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. � &4-� Le:�, — Da a Eadie Charles P. Spencer Acting Secretary Chairman -9- 3/27/73 - BZA