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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1973 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-49 - Continued from 4/4/73 Applicant: Mrs. William M. Slevin To permit the construction of a'five (5) unit apartment building pursuant to S. 9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code in the R3 medium high density residential district, located on northwest corner of 16th St. and Orange Ave. Y The Acting Secretary stated that a letter is on file from the applicant requesting a continuance of her application to allow time for revising her plans and filing the necessary forms to comply with Environmental Review Board requirements. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-49 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 6, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-60 - Continued from 4/11/73 Applicant: Peter J. Scalzo and Joseph J. LaParle To permit the construction of industrial buildings pursuant to S. 9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the southeast corner of Gothard St. and Cedar Avenue in an M1 Light Industrial District. The Acting Secretary stated that applicant concurs with Board on continuing this application in order to complete the 10 days posting period to comply with.Environmental Review Board requirements. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-60 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 9, 1973 BY THE FOLLOW- ING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT': None USE PERMIT NO. 73-27 - Continued from 4/11/73 Applicant: Bruno J. Bernauer To permit the construction of a 14 unit apartment building pursuant to S. 9202.3.1.3 of the Ordinance Code located on the west side of Green Street approximately 130 ft. north of Warner Avenue in the R3 Medium High Density Residential District. The Acting Secretary stated that applicant concurs with the Board in continuing this application in order to complete the 10 day posting period to comply with Environmental Review Board requirements. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 3, 1973 Page 2 ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-27 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 9, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-61 - Continued from 4/18/73 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 Ordinance Code located on the east side of 19th St. approximately 100 ft. south of Orange Ave. No one was present to represent the applicant. The Acting Secretary stated that applicant furnished revised plans too late for staff review. The Acting Secretary recommended a continuance for one week in order to review revised plans. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-61 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 9, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-56 - Continued from 4/11/73 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-ML-A-20,000 District. No one was present to represent the applicant. The Acting Secretary stated that the Exemption Declaration was given final approval on May 1, 1973 and action could be taken on the application. The Board discussed splitting the required landscaping for the McFadden St. frontage and concurred that the applicant's plan for distribution was esthetically pleasing. The Board discussed the plans and conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-56 WAS APPROVED CONDITIONALLY AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The elevations received April 19, 1973 shall be the approved elevations. 2. The plot plan received April 19, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 3. A revised Plot Plan indicating screening of the park- ing area shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval on materials for the wall. 4. Product, Producer & McFadden shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. S. The water, sewer, and fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. -2- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 3, 1973 Page 3 6. Soil reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City. 7. All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 6948 for Final Map 7999 shall be complied with. 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 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 and the existing street scene. 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 combination of fencing and landscaping. Said plan shall be sub- mitted 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. Sprinklers shall be provided for required irrigation. c. Irrigation layout to include meter location, pipe sizes, sprinkler head types, etc. d. Fencing materials and detail drawing. 6. The structural street section of all private drives shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Product, Producer $ McFadden 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. -3- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 2, 1973 Page 4 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. 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. 7. The applicant shall provide screening of the trash area. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-69 - Continued from 4/25/73 Applicant: James McKinney To permit the construction of an outdoor ice cream stand pursuant to S. 9451 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the north side of Ocean Ave. approximately 150 ft. east of Main Street. There was no one present to represent the applicant. The Acting Secretary stated that since the applicant had not yet furnished a letter of authorization from the property owner he would recommend a continuance. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-69 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 16, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-16 Applicant: James R. Jones To permit a 1 ft. 9 in. encroachment into the required ten (10) ft. rear yard setback in lieu of S. 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Sydney Drive approximately 380 ft. west of Bolsa Park Lane in the R1 Low Density Residential Zone. Mr. Marvin Crocker, representing the applicant, and Mrs. James R. Jones, applicant, were present. The hearing was opened to the public. Mrs. Jones stated that her reasons for filing the application were that it would be more expensive to add on to the front. The Board concurred in that they did not feel a hardship was shown by lot size of configuration. Public hearing was closed. -4- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Wednesday, May Page 5 Board of Zoning Adjustments 2, 1973 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-16 WAS DENIED FOR THE REASON THAT PROPERTY OWNER WAS NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE A HARDSHIP, BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-17 Applicant: Huntington Seacliff Corporation To permit the construction of one off -site identification sign located in an R1 Low Density Residential District in lieu of S. 9761.9.3(b) and pursuant to S. 9763.4.4 of Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Said sign is proposed to identify a golf course and clubhouse facility, located on the northwest corner of Goldenwest & Palm. Bill Bayless and Brian Lake, representing the applicant, were present. The hearing was opened to the public. Mr. Bayless and Mr. Lake spoke in favor of the request and explained that the sign will be an integral part of the landscaped area. There was a discussion of the landscaped mounds and placement of sign. Landscaping was discussed. The Board discussed the sign in relation to a wall around a residential tract. Lighting of the sign was discussed. The applicant's representatives stated that sign would be lit with soft indirect lighting. Public hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Height of sign shall not exceed height of residential wall and not exceed height of 7 ft. as requested. 2. Both signs shall be the same height. 3. The existing sign at the southeast corner shall be removed. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. Lack of identification for an arterial highway would deprive subject use of privilege enjoyed by other golf courses. 2. Location of golf course precludes adequate exposure. 3. Conditional Exception will not be detrimental to surrounding properties due to low type of signing and wall in back. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-11 Applicant: Valley Consultants, Inc. To ,create four (4) parcels of land out of one parcel pur- suant to S. 9811.3 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code located on the southeast corner of Sims St. & Milo St. -5- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 2, 1973 Page 6 Mr. James Montgomery, the developer, and Mr. Don Baker, represent- ing the applicant, were present. Board discussion followed. Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Baker spoke favorably in behalf of the application. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The parcel map received April 5, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Milo Street and Sims Street shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Division of Land No. 73-11 shall not be effective until a covenant and agreement is signed agreeing to the conditions of approval. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION: 1. A Parcel Map and the Covenant and Agreement shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: 1. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 2. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 3. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 4. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. S. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-66 Applicant: Richard Mantle To permit the construction of a furniture store pursuant to S. 9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Ave. approximately 415 f t. west of Magnolia St. in a C2 Community -Business Zone. Mr. Mantle, the applicant, was present. Mr. Mantle addressed the Board and explained the plans. The Board informed him he had to conform to Code with regard to required setbacks. They requested that revised plot plans be submitted for discussion prior to date set for continuance. It was agreed that Monday, May 7 at 10 o'clock Mr. Mantle would meet with the Staff to discuss plans and circulation in the parking area. -6- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 2, 1973 Page 7 ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-66 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 16, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-67 Applicant: W. Sterling Buck $ Assoc. To permit a variation in the front yard setbacks for 5 lots of a 27 lot subdivision pursuant to S. 9106.2.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the southwest corner of Meadowbrook Drive & Greenview Lane in an R1 Low Density Residential District. John Cowles and Bob Stellrecht,representing the applicant, were present. The Board reviewed the plans and discussed the conditions of approval with the representatives. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-67 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Plot plan received April 24, 1973 shall be the approved plan. 2. S. 9106.2.1.1 shall be complied with. 3. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-18 Applicant: Richard L. Taylor To permit a two foot encroachment into the required ten (10) foot rear yard setback in lieu of S. 9103.-3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of Mathew Circle approximately 350 f t. north of Litchfield.Drive in the R1 Low Density Residential Zone. The hearing was opened to the public. Mrs. Richard Taylor, applicant, was present. The Board asked that she present to them her justification of the Conditional Exception request. There was a discussion concerning her reasons for not wishing to add on where the existing flagstone patio is because of the expense of said patio. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-18 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Applicant failed to demonstrate justifiable hardship. 2. There is sufficient area on property to add a room addition of comparable size without violating provisions of the Code. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None -7- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 2, 1973 Page 8 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-19 Applicant: Richard L. Tom A.I.A. To permit a five (5) ft. encroachment into the required ten (10) ft. side yard setback in lieu of S. 9103.2.1(b) of the Ordinance Code. The Acting Secretary stated that the Planning Commission had requested at their May 1, 1973 meeting that the BZA refer to them for handling Conditional Exception No. 73-19 to be heard concurrently with Use Permit No. 73-28. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN THE BOARD DECLINED TO ACT ON CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-19 AND REFERRED IT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. To be heard in conjunction with Use Permit No. 73-28 currently under Appeal by the Planning Commission. 2. Due to the fact that the Planning Commission has rendered a motion of intent regarding the criteria for requiring the 10' setback, the Board feels that it would be more appropriate if the Planning Commission acted on this application. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None SIGNS Pacific City Bank (Continued from 4/25/73) 16041 Goldenwest Huntington Beach, Calif. Total 77 sq. ft. - 3 new wall signs, 2' high 20' wide, 5' high 5' wide, 3' high 3' wide, 1 ground sign 1' high 3' wide. Board discussed the signs and found that they met Code requirements. ON MOTION;BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE APPLICATIONS FOR SIGNS WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None MARTIN KORDICK 19082 Crystal Huntington Beach, Calif. Wall Sign - 12 sq. ft. Board discussed the sign and found that it met Code requirements. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY GERARDEN APPLICATION FOR SIGN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None -8- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments %edne�day, May 2, 1973 age DRUG-A-RAMA 6905 Warner Huntington Beach, Calif. Add to existing pole sign 72 sq. ft. 3' high 24' long. There was a discussion by the Board on this sign request. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN APPLICATION FOR ADDING TO EXISTING SIGN WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: The request is for an addition to a non -conforming sign and would not be permitted by Code. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None NAUGLES RESTAURANT 21401 Brookhurst Huntington Beach, Calif. 2 wall signs 1' high 52' long or 104 sq. ft. Memo Board 4' high 5' long or 20 sq. ft. Pole Sign 8' high 9' long (irregular) or 60 sq. ft. Total height 25' Mr. Bresmister, representing the applicant, was present. The Board discussed the sign applications. The Acting Secretary stated that Mr. Kent, formerly representing the applicant, had stated previously that a monument sign would be used instead of the above described pole sign. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE APPLICATIONS FOR TWO WALL SIGNS AND MEMO BOARD WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER frHE-APPLICATION FOR POLE SIGN WAS DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING'ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None Wilson Ford 17555 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, Calif. New pole sign 8' high 8' long, Total Height 251, 69 sq. ft. Carl Welsh, Quill Bros. Sign Co., was present to represent the applicant. The Board discussed with applicant's representative the current sign application and possible requests for future sign applications on this property for the Subaru auto dealership. -9- 5/2/73 - BZA Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, May 2, 1973 Page 10 ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN THE APPLICATION FOR THE SIGN WAS CONTINUED INDEFINITELY BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: To allow the applicant time to consider the total sign needs for his property. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS Huntington Beach Jaycees Carnival Request to be held May 10, 11, , 12 and 13 at Rosso's Carpet Warehouse, 16672 Beacli-olvd. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN APPROVAL WAS RECOMMENDED FOR CARNIVAL REQUEST WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Advise applicant that all _required_ electrical permits_ -must _-- . -be obtained. 2. Subject to an on -site inspection to be conducted by the Fire Department. AYES: Spencer, Gerarden, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:35 P.M. Dave Ea i.e Acting Secretary Charles P. Spencer Chairman -10- 5/2/73 - BZA