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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-04MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Iuntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1973 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-28 - Continued Applicant: Bill Houle To permit the construction of a 3 unit apartment building pursuant to S. 9231.6 of the Ordinance Code, located on the southwest corner of 8th Street and Olive Avenue in the R4 High Density Residential District. The Acting Secretary stated that applicant had requested a continuance to April 11, 1973. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO, 73-28 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 11, 1973 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-24 - Continued Applicant: Robbi Bailor To permit the sale of recreational vehicles pursuant to 5.9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. In Conjunction With ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-47 • Continued Applicant: Robbi Bailor To permit the outdoor display of recreational vehicles located on the northwest corner of Holt Street and Beach Boulevard in the C4 Highway Commercial District. The Acting Secretary stated that the applicant had re- quested to continue Use Permit No. 73-24 and Administrative Review No. 73-47 to April 11, 1973, and that revised plans would be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments by Friday, April 6, 1973. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO. 73-24 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-47 WERE CONTINUED TO APRIL 11, 1973 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-49 - Continued Applicant: Mrs. William M. Slevin To permit the construction of a f4'e _snit apartmer >>Uin,_- ru_-s:tOC _ D �1�„ 7 Lli l,i;tt� Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Page 2 The Acting Secretary stated that the applicant will have to revise plans completely and that the staff had agreed for a May 2nd continuance. The applicant must have re- vised plans submitted no later than April 25th. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-49 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1973 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-56 Applicant: J. A. Stewart Construction Co., Inc. To permit the construction of two (2) industrial buildings pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code located on the southwest corner of McFadden Ave. and Producer Lane in a 100-M1-A-20,000 District. The Acting Secretary stated that the applicant has to re- vise his plans and requested a continuance to April 11, 1973 meeting. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-S6 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 11, 1973 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 73-22 - Continued Applicant: Ventura G. & Barbara J. Banuelos To permit the repair of boats and sale of accessory items in an existing industrial building pursuant to S. 9511.1 (b), (c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Hamilton Street approximately 66 ft. east of Newland Street in the M1-A-0 District. The meeting was opened to public hearing. Mr. Banuelos, the applicant, was present. Mrs. Leslee Bennett, representing adjacent property owners, was also present. The conditions of approval were reviewed with Mr. Banuelos. The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Tarnutzer, the developer of the industrial buildings, had agreed to submit sign plans which would carry a common theme for all the buildings in the project. In response to Mr. Gerarden's question about fiberglassing on the premises, Mr. Banuelos stated there would not be any fiberglassing, that the work would primarily consist of working on new boats, installing engines, rudders, etc. Mr. Gerarden stated for a point of information that the building's current construction type would not permit such operations due to a lack of required fire resistive construction. Mrs. Bennett asked if there would be any fiberglassing or noises created by engine testing, and Mr. Banuelos stated there would not. -2- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Page 3 Mr. Gerarden asked how many boats the building would accommodate. Mr. Banuelos replied that two at the most WOUld be on the premises. lie further stated that if there were more than two boats he would provide additional inside storage for them within the complex. The public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN, USE PERMIT NO. 73-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. The plot plan received March 8, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. The floor plan received March 27, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 3. All conditions of Administrative Review No. 72-27 shall be complied with. 4. S. 9511.1(b) shall be complied with. S. Boat repair shall be limited to replacement of parts, but in no case shall engines be overhauled or tested. 6. All storage of boats shall be within the building. 7. All signs for the proposed development shall be sub- mitted to the BZA for approval. Signs shall reflect a common theme with respect to design, materials, and colors which are compatible with the architectural theme of the proposed project. 8. Violation of any condition or ordinance shall be cause for revocation action. 9. Application shall be subject to review in one year. 10. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-48 - Continued Applicant: W. Sterling Buck $ Assoc. To permit the construction of a hotel pursuant to 9453 of the Ordinance Code, located north of Pacific Coast Highway between 9th and 10th St. The applicant or his representative were not present. The :acting Secretary indicated to the Board that on April 3, 1973, the Planning Commission requested that this application be referred from the Board of Zoning Adjustments to the Planning Commission. After due consideration to this request it was the consensus of the Board to decline to act and to refer said application to the Planning Commission for the following reason: The Board felt that the magnitude and the location of the project warranted the Planning Commission's considerat-ior. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE RE1'I1:1� NO. 73--48 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BY THE IOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None -3- 4/4/73 - BZA - Minr1ute : H.B.,Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednes ay, April 4, 1973 Page 4 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-14 Applicant: heath & Co., Inc. To permit the construction of a pole sign and a roof' sign to a height of 35 ft. pursuant to S. 9764.4.4 and in lieu of the S. 9764.3.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Warner Avenue approximately 150 ft. west of Goldenwest Street in the C4 Highway Com- mercial District. The meeting was open to public hearing. Mr. Eugene Briesemeister and Mr. Joe Finkelberg, represent- ing the applicant, were present. Board discussion was held concerning the delay in putting up signs which had been previously approved with said ap- proval expiring before signs were installed. The representatives related to the Board that the column to hold up the sign had been coordinated with engineers and architects in initial plans and was considered in the design of the building so that it would look uniform. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. The Acting Secretary asked the applicants if they could show a hardship which would be required before a Conditional Exception could be approved. The applicants stated that they were aware when original sign permits were obtained that the code was in the process of being changed and that they had assumed that in four or five years when conformance to sign code became mandatory that they would at that time change their sign to meet current sign code requirements. ON MOTION.BY GERARDEN AND -SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0::73-14 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REAWNS, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. No hardship was demonstrated by the applicant. 2. The fact that the applicant obtained permits to erect these signs,prematurely and allowed said permits to expire was not acceptable to the Board as demonstrating a hardship. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-28 Applicant: Richard L. Tom, A.I.A. To permit the construction of a three (3) story residence pur- suant to S. 9102.6.1.2 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, located on the northeast corner of Gilbert Drive and Somerset Lane in an R1, low density residential district. The meeting was opened to the public. Mr. Richard Tom, the applicant, was present. Mr. Wolf, representing opposition to the application, was present. Mr. Wolf presented petitions containing 66 signatures in opposition to the project. lie further questioned the,legality of a 3 story unit on the property. Mr. Tom stated that the height of the building was not in excess of code limits, and that it did not actually fall into a 3 story unit category since only two stories would be actual living space. Ile displayed an architectural rendering of the project and offered to show it to any of the opposition. Mr. Wolf stated that it did not conform to the rest of the homes. -4- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Page 5 Mr. Gerarden pointed out that all the homes in that area were custom designed and that architectural conformance to the area was literally impossible. There was a discussion on fencing and Mr. Tom stated that the normal fencing was proposed. There being no further parties to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the location of windows and other open- ings and how they related to adjacent properties. Mr. Spencer stated that he felt unless neighbors approved this he would not feel it should be approved. Mr. Tom stated that to his knowledge they had not seen the actual rendering but had assumed that since it was 3 story it would be detrimental to the area. Wolf stated that of the 66 signatures 12 were a husband and wife situation. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO. 73-28 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Dwelling will not have a detrimental effect upon the general health, welfare, safety and privacy of persons residing in the neighborhood. 2. Location, site layout, and design is harmonious and compatible with the streets and adjacent dwellings in the neighborhood. The Chairman explained to Mr. Wolf the 10 day appeal period. Mr. Tom stated that he would welcome exhibiting the plans and going over them with the people who were in opposition to them. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-53 Applicant: B. G. Williams and P. D. Thomas To permit the construction of two (2) apartment dwelling units pursuant to S. 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, located on the southeast corner of 13th St. and Palm Avenue in an R2 medium density residential district. Mr. B. G. Williams, the applicant, was present. There was a discussion about right -of. -way dedication and the Acting Secretary stated that more plot plans will be needed eventually. Mr. Williams stated that he would like to get conditional approval subject to ,alley dedication. There was a discussion of the plans. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-53 WAS APPROVED WITH THE'FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. A revised Plot Plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for Approval Action. Such plan shall indicate the realignment of the entryways as discussed. -5- 4/4/73 - BZA t Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Pa (,e 6 A. 2. 13th St. and Palm and Alley 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 Depart- ment and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION: 1. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. 13th and Palm and Alley 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. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed or maintained over' 3 1/2 feet high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 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 pro- vided to Department of Public Works standards. 4. The property shall participate in the local drain- age assessment district. 5. No structures, other than those shown on the ap- proved 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 -6- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Page' 7 ADMINISTRATIVE RIiVIEW NO. 73-57 Applicant: B. G. Williams and P. D. Thomas To permit the construction of a 2 unit apartment pursuant to S. 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code lo- cated on the southwest corner of 12th St. and Palm Ave. in an R2 medium density residential district. There was a discussion by the Board. Conditions of approval were discussed with the applicant, Mr. B. G. Williams. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-57 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS,. BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. A revised Plot Plan shall be submitted to the Board - of. Zoning Adjustments for Approval Action. Such plan shall indicate the realignment of the entryways as discussed. 2. 12th and Palm and Alley 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 sub- mitted to the City. S. All dedication shall take place prior to issuance of Bldg. permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION: 1. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifications provided by the Fire Department. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. 12th and Palm and Alley 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. There shall be no fence, structure or landscaping constructed or maintained over 3 1/2 feet high within a 10 ft. by 10 ft. triangular area at the intersection of driveways and streets or within a 25 ft. by 25 ft. triangular area at the intersection of streets. 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. -7- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Pafie 8 D. 3. Easements for utilities or walkways slial I be pro- vided to Department of Public Works Gtaii(lards . 4. The property shall participate in the local drain- age assessment district. S. No structures, other than those shown on the ap- proved 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 EDISON HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL - Continued Two Guys Store Parking Lot Southwest corner of Brookhurst and Adams Carnival to be held April 6, 7 and 8, 1973. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN APPROVAL WAS RECOMMENDED FOR EDISON HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL. .AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None BOY SCOUTS CUBMOBILE DERBY Pack- 6812 6812 Laurelhurst Drive To be held April 28, 1973 from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER APPROVAL WAS RECOMMENDED FOR BOY SCOUTS CUBMOBILE DERBY SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Police Department, Fire Department and property owners shall be notified. 2. There shall be access to private property in the area at all times. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None IV. T . GRANT CO. 9811 Adams Ave. Sale in Parking Lot April 13, 14, and 15, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER APPROVAL FOR SALE AS REQUESTED BY W. T. GRANT CO. IS RECOMMENDED. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-70 George Hoshide 940 N. Orcutt Drive Montebello, Calif. Landscape plans were discussed. -8- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Ad=.-ustments Wednesday, April 4, 1973 Page 9 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER LANDSCAPE PLANS AS AMENDED WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None SIGNS Tract 7341 Identification Signs on Atlanta Street Signal Landmark Jeff Holm, representing the applicant, was present. There was a discussion on signs with a brief description of lighting and landscaping. Mr. Holm stated that the sign would be sandblasted. The Board approved the sign and layout plan received April 4, 1973. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER IDENTIFICATION SIGNS WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-15 Carl's Restaurant 19512 Beach Pole Sign 125 sq. ft. new wall signs 52 sq. ft. - new sign 36 sq. ft. - 4 traffic control signs 24 sq. ft. Mr. Ron Torkildson and Mr. G. Wm. Schaper, representing the applicant, were present. The Board and applicant discussed the sign locations, type and traffic flow through the facility. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE SIGNS WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None NBSI'NT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-17 USE PERMIT NO. 73-24 Open Road Center 16241 Beach___ New Pole Sign Total 98' 6" sq. ft. - 1316" long, 714" high, Total Height 25' The acting Secretary requested that this application be continued. There was no one present to represent the applicant. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL, VOTE: AY1:S: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None 1BSI:NT: None -9- 4/4/73 - BZA Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4? 1973 Page 10 BU�IPE R CROP PRODUCT; U �I; PERMIT NO. 72-70 Pole Si,,,n Total 92 sq . f. t. There was a discussion of the sign. Applicant had submitted a color drawing for review. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE THE POLE SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE AND FOR THE FOLLOWING, REASON: The sign conforms to all current regulations. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie , NOES: None ABSENT:. None Pat Robertson Realty 16397 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, Calif. New roof sign Total 35 sq. ft., 18' long, 2' high, Total 15' high The Board discussed the sign and found that it complied with the sign code. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE ROOF SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None SLATER & RUIZ ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-41 16992 Fairfield Circle Huntincton Beach. Calif. Building Sign The Board discussed the sign and found that it complied with conditions of approval as outlined in AR 73-41. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BUILDING SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Dave Eat Charles P. Spencer :acting Secretary Chairman -10- 4/4/73 - BZA