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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-07-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1973 - 1:15 P.M.. BOARD NIBIBERS PRESENT: Gerarden, Spencer, Eadie BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS -CONTINUED: USE PERMIT NO. 73-29 - Continued from 7/11/73 Applicant: Harry L. Scholer To permit the construction of a 66 unit apartment complex pursuant to S.9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located ' on the east side of Algonquin Street approximately 210 ft. north of Warner Avenue in the R3 medium high density residential district. The Acting Secretary stated that the developer had requested a continuance to August 1, 1973 in order to allow time,to submit revised plans. The Staff concurred. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-29 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 1,, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Spencer, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-22 Applicant: Lander Engineering To permit the division of one (1) parcel of land into two (2) parcels pursuant to S.9811.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Warner Ave. approximately 519 ft. west of Golden West St. in a C2 community business district. The Acting Secretary stated that the environmental status of the applicant with the Environmental Review Board,is.pending and that applicant concurred with staff on a continuance to August 15, 1973. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND'SECOND BY SPENCER DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-22 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 15, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Eadie, Gerarden NOES: None ABSENT:, None Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page 2 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 73-47 - Continued from 7/3/73 Applicant: R. F. Beauchamp, Jr. To permit the construction of a 71 unit motel building pursuant to S.9401.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the east side of Beach Blvd. approximately 120 ft. south of Taylor Ave. in an R5 office -professional district. I%Ir. R. F. Beauchamp, Jr., applicant, and Mr. Les Kephart, applicant's representative, were present. The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. The revised plans were discussed. Mr. Kephart stated that there would be no dining facilities on the premises nor any kitchens or kitchenettes in any of the units. Mrs. Selenders, 8002 Taylor, and Mrs. Judith Roy, 8051 Taylor requested a detailed explanation of the project, and stated their concern regarding an invasion of their privacy. Mr. Kephart stated that there would be no windows on the northerly side of the building and that he would be amenable to shielding end staircase to further insure privacy of occupants on northerly side of the project. Landscaping was discussed. There was a discussion on lighting and Mr. Kephart stated that lights would be, reflected away from adjoining residential'area. The,recommendations of the Environmental'Review Board were discussed. The frontage road was discussed. There was a discussion on the requirement for a 6 ft. wall to separate the project from residential area. The Acting Secretary stated that applicant could work with the'resi- dents on the northerly side of the project in bringing the six ft. required fencing up to code requirements, or build an adjoining fence to run parallel with existing fences. There was a discussion on problems connected with spa6e between the two fences,ins6far as collecting debris. There was a discussion on -enclosing the end of the car- ports to insure more privacy for' adjoining residents and to shield them from automobile lights and noise. Mrs. Selenders and Mrs. Roy stated that their concern had been the noise factor as well as lighting and invasion of privacy, but that they were glad to see that a pool had been added to.the project. After discussion and explanation of the planned project they e.xpres_sed no opposition. The public hearing was clbsed. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page 3 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 1 73-47 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION.S. AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised plot plan received July 19, 1973 shall be the approved layout as amended. 2. Beach Blvd. shall be dedicated to City and State standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Elevations of the proposed plan received by the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action dated July 19, 1973 shall be the approved elevations. 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 (5) feet from the edge of such ease- ment. 6. Soil and compaction reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted 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 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._ 4. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. 1, Parking compounds shall be screened with -a combination 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: Minutes: 11.13. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page 4 a. Landscape along Beach shall be mounded to preclude vision of vehicles. b. A list including quantities and sizes for each species of plants and all ground cover material. 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. 7. The Division of Land approved by the City shall be recorded. 8. A parcel map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 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. I 2. All utilities shall be installed underground. 3., Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 4. A masonry wall shall be constructed along north and east property line. The height of said wall shall be such that the top will be six (6) feet above the highest ground surface within twenty (20) feet of the common property line. Except within the front 20 feet of the north property line in which case the height of said wall shall be reduced to 42 inches. 5. 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page I 6. A lighting system shall be installed within the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. Lighting system shall be shielded to reflect away from adjoining properties and 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 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. 7. Frontage Rd. shall terminate in a more substantial barrier to be combined 'with landscaping. Design to be approved by Department of Public Works-, -8. Close carport wall per Environmental Review Board's recommendation to assure privacy of abutting property owners. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE RECOMMENDATIONS -OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD WERE -ACC - EPTED FOR_VSE..PERMIT NO. 73-47 AS-MODIFIEDAS Pt� _i_MPCSiD CONDITION NO. D-8 BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Spencer, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-54 Applicant: Edward Chetakian To permit trucking and loading facilities to face a local public street pursuant to S.­9518 (a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Research Dr. and Product Lane in' -an Ml-A industrial' -district. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page 6 The Chairman opened the heari ng to the public. Mr. George Lusk, representing the applicant, was present. The Acting Secretary outlined the proposal and stated that appli- cant was exempt from Environmental Review Board requirements. Board discussion followed. The Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN USE PERMIT NO. 73-54 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: 1. Plot plan received July 5, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Gerarden, Spencer, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-37 Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Richards To permit a five (5) ft. encroachment into the required ten (10) ft. minimum rear yard setback in lieu of 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west end of Kern Drive approx- imately 100 ft. west of Berlin Lane in an RI -low density residential district., The Chairman opened the hearing to the public. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, the applicants, were' present and addressed the Board. They explained that their home only had 900 sq. ft. of living space and that due to -increase in the size of their family they needed to expand their living area. They stated that they felt the only way they could economically add to their - existing home would require an encroachment, that their home was at the end of a cul-de-sac and on a somewhat irregular shaped lot. Board discussion followed. The hearing was closed to the public. ON MOTION BY,EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-37 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION AND BY.THE FOLLOW- ING ROLL CALL VOTE: I Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning -Adjustments Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Page 7 1. Plan received July 6, 1973 shall be the approved layout. AND FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Existing building package precludes placement of a bedroom without encroachment. Development would adhere to a better pattern from an architectural aspect. Proposed addition would not be detri- mental to properties to the rear because of the grade differential and extension of Graham St. AYES: Gerarden, Spencer, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-102 Applicant: Public Storage, Inc. To permit the construction of one (1) 23,000 sq. ft. and two (2) 15,000 sq. ft. buildings,pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the southeast,corner of McFadden Ave.. and Producer Lane in a 100-Ml-A-20,000 industrial district. In Conjunction With DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-24 Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park To permit the division of one (1) parcel of land into two (2) parcels pursuant to S. 9811.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Mr. George Lusk, representing Huntington Beach Industrial Park, and Mr. Tom Conner,'Project Manager for Public Storage, Inc., were present. The Acting Secretary reviewed the plans. .Fencing and,landscaping were discussed. Mr. Lusk stated that he did not think chain link fencing, as originally proposed, would be used but rather a combi- nation of concrete block pilasters and wrought iron. There was a 'r-ng-hy discussion concerning the Orange County Flood Control District with relation to the project. Mr. Conner stated that they would be willing to work out any type of landscaping plan within reason. Suggested conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-102 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: