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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1973 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER MINUTES FOR
APRIL 4, 1973 WERE ACCEPTED.
AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-61 - Continued from 4/11/73
Applicant: El -Don Development, Inc.
To permit the construction of a four (4) unit apartment
building in an R3 Medium High Density Residential District
pursuant to S. 9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code,
located on the east side of 19th St. approximately 100 ft.
south of Orange Ave.
The Acting Secretary stated that a letter had been received
from the applicant requesting a continuance for the reason
that his architect would be unable to have plans ready for
April 18th meeting.
ON MOTION BY.EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
N0. 73-61 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-59
Applicant: Mrs. Anna M. Andrade
To permit the 24 hour care of six (6) non -related persons
pursuant to S. 9730.26 of the Ordinance Code, located on the
south side of Paddock Circle approximately 240 ft. east of
Johnson Lane in the R1 Low Density Residential District.
The Acting Secretary stated that applicant had concurred with
a continuance because a fire clearance report has not been
received.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 73-59 WAS CONTINUED TO'MAY 9, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 73-25 - Continued from 4/11/73
Applicant: Fox -Stanley Photo Products
To permit the establishment of a drive through kiosk for
photo processing service pursuant to S. 9472 of the Ordinance
Code located on the north side of Edinger Avenue approximately
1275 feet east of Goldenwest Street in the C4 Highway Commercial_
District.
The hearing was opened to the public.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1973
Page 2
Jim Steuart, representing the applicant, was present, and
explained to the Board the repositioning of the unit. There
was a discussion on the signs. New photos of the kiosk were
presented to the Board.
The hearing was closed to the public.
There was a discussion of flag poles and it was stated by the
Board that the pennant flag would not be permitted.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO.
73-25 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOW-
ING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Revised plan to be submitted to the Planning Department
indicating the building to be moved from the setback
and showing deck marked with arrows.
2. All existing codes and ordinances be complied with.
3. Landscaping to be modified to satisfaction of Planning
Staff.
4. Sign copy received 4/18/73 shall be the approved copy,
subject to compliance with Article 976 (Sign Code).
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 72-87 - Continued from 1/17/73
Applicant: Earl and Esther Hoffman
To permit the care of six (6) non -related persons located on,
the east side of Glenhaven Lane approximately 100 ft. north
of Arnet Street.
The hearing was opened to the public.
The Acting Secretary stated that this application had been
continued four times and that he had been unable to contact
applicant.
The public hearing was closed.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 72-87 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING
ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Applicant moved from city.
2. Applicant did not submit a withdrawal letter.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES:- None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-15
Applicant: Richard E. Looney
To`permit a one foot encroachment into the required 25 ft. turning
radius in lieu of S. 9166.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the west side of Ash Street approximately 200 ft.
south of Cypress Street in the R2 Medium.Density Residential
District.
The hearing was opened to the public.
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Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1973
Page 3
There were eight people present in opposition to the
application. There was no one present representing the
applicant. The opposition expressed their reasons for
not wishing to have two story dwellings in the area, and
pointed out that there would be a traffic problem and parking
problem if this application was approved. The Board pointed
out that the application before it was for a Conditional
Exception and that the project proposed was a permitted
use in the R-2 zone. There was a discussion on the zoning
in the area and the procedure for requesting a change in
zoning.
The public hearing was closed.
It was the consensus of the Board that there was no hardship
indicated sufficient to grant a Conditional Exception to
the applicant. It was also the consensus of the Board that
there were many areas in the plans that were questionable.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION NO. 73-15 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS
BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Substantial neighborhood opposition.
2. Applicant not present to demonstrate hardship; and
3. Applicant has failed to respond to Board's invitation
to review his proposal, and;
4. There are multiple questions whether or not this
proposed project can meet other code requirements.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-63
Applicant: William J. Byrne
To permit the construction of 6 ft. high wall in the front
yard of an existing single family residence, pursuant to
9104.5 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code located on
the south side of Gate Hill Circle approximately 200 ft.
southwest of Evening Hill Drive.
Mr. William J. Byrne, applicant, was present. He explained
his request for a wall, and described its structure. Due
to the fact that this subdivision is still in the construction
phase, the Board felt that the Administrative Review was
the appropriate application to be filed pursuant to S. 9201.2
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 73-63 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Plan received April 9, 1973 shall be approved plan.
2. Wall location, materials, color, and design shall be
in conformance with the plan received April 9, 1973,
and shall match the existing dwelling.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1973
Page 4
AUMINISTfZATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-64
ADolicant: Richard N. Salmonson
To permit the construction of a four (4) unit apartment build-
ing in an R3 medium high density residential district pursuant
to S. 9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code, located
on the southeast corner of 20th St. and Pecan Ave.
Mr. Salmonson, applicant, was present.
There was a discussion by the Board with applicant on the
recreation area and the requirements to meet code. It was sug-
gested by the Board that the applicant's architect could meet
with the Board to work out plans which would implement re -
disposition of open space to provide more active recreation
area.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-64 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-65
Applicant: Richard N. Salmonson
To permit the construction of a four (4) unit apartment building
in an R4 high density residential district pursuant to S. 9231.6
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southeast
corner of 20th St. and Walnut Ave.
Mr. Salmonson, applicant, was present. There was a discussion
concerning recreation area.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-65 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL
CALL VOTE:
AYES: -Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS
Robinwood Parent Faculty Request for Carnival 4/28/73
5172 McFadden Avenue
Huntington Beach, Calif. 92647
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE APPROVAL WAS
RECOMMENDED FOR REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Subject to on site inspection to be conducted by the
Fire Department.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
John R. Peterson School Request for Carnival 5/5/73
20661 Farnsworth Lane
Huntington Beach, California
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE APPROVAL WAS
RECOMMENDED FOR REQUEST FOR CARNIVAL WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Subiect to on site inspection to be conducted by the
Fire Department.
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Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1973
Page 5
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 72-73 - Condition #12 - Landscape Plan Review
Applicant: Angel/Mock & Associates
The Board reviewed the landscape plan and held discussion.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE LANDSCAPE PLANS
WERE REFERRED TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR FINAL APPROVAL
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
1. Department of Public Works has minor questions to
work out and it is not felt this should be brought
back to the Board of_Zoning Adjustments.
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SIGNS
Diversified Shopping Center New Wall Sign
16556 Bolsa Chica 30' High 16' Long
Huntington Beach, Calif. 40 Sq. Ft. Total
The Board discussed the sign and stated it met all code
requirements.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE NEW WALL
SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
John O'Donnell New Pole Sign
16112 Gothard 8' High 12' Long
Huntington Beach, Calif. Total Height 18'
96 Sq. Ft. Total
The Board discussed the sign and felt that additional
information was needed before approval or disapproval
could be granted.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER REQUEST FOR
PERMIT FOR NEW POLE SIGN WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1973
BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Roy Mason New Wall Sign
5050 Heil 3' High 30' Long
Huntington Beach, California 80 Sq. Ft. Total
Board discussion was held.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER REQUEST FOR
PERMIT FOR NEW WALL SIGN WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING
STAFF TO PURSUE REVISIONS WITH THE APPLICANT BY THE
FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
La Cuesta 96 sq. ft. Wall Sign
17301 Beach Blvd. 4 ft. x 20 ft.
Huntington Beach, Calif. 4 ft. x 4 ft. clock
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Minutes: II.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1973
Page 6
l:eloinald De La Cuesta, applicant, was present. Ile stated
that Barney Adams had provided engineering for the building
and the sign. Gerarden stated that sign conforms with all
requirements. Photograph was presented of the building and
color chips were shown. Plans dated April 12, 1973 were
approved.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE REQUEST FOR PERMIT
OF SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Public Finance Wall Sign 48 Sq. Ft.
10038 Adams
Huntington Beach, Calif.
The Acting Secretary indicated he had been in contact with
Mr. Jim Camboor, leasing agent, who indicated that all signs
for the office building shall be blue lettering on a white
background. The Board suggested a master plan of signing be
obtained.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE REQUEST FOR PERMIT
OF WALL SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES:. None
ABSENT: None
North American Wall Sign 60 Sq. Ft.
15671 Commerce
Huntington Beach, Calif.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN REQUEST FOR PERMIT
OF WALL SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE BOARD ADJOURNED.
Dave Eadie C arles,P. Spencer
Acting Secretary Chairman-
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