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HUNTINGTON BEACH -BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Administrative Annex
523 Main Street
Huntington Beach, Calif.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1973 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerarden, Ford, Eadie
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY
FORD MINUTES OF NOVEMBER.14, 1973
WERE ACCEPTED.BY_THE.FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie,. Ford
Noes. "None
Absent: None
AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN
USE PERMIT NO., 73-82 (Cont.. from 11/28/73)
Applicant: Fowler Development Co.
To permit the construction of�12 triplex apartment.buildings
pursuant'to S.9162.3.1 of the"Huntington Beacti Ordinance Code
located on the west side of Alabama Street between Utica and
Springfield Avenues in the R-2, medium density residgntial
district.
The Acting Secretary advised the Board that the applicant
requested a continuance to allow him time to further determine
plan revisions. Board concurred with continence.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDE'M.,-USE, PERMIT ' NO .
73-82 WAS ,CONTINUED TO _DECEMBER 12., 197.3 BY THE FQLLOWING .
VOTE:
AYES: Gerarden,, 'Eadie, Ford
NOE': None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE, #tEVIEW; NO. 73-12,p8,
Applicant: Jai ' E.,,
To permit. theuiy e�tttablisruri�nt, off`.' a professional .off 'ice in an
existing, blding p-U`i7 At. t6 `S. 94'01 of the Huntington Beach
OrdianahCetCode located on'the-southwest corner of Goldenwest St.
and Breelanii-in an R-5.,,9ffice professional district.
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Wednesday, December 5, 1973
Page 2
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that this application
was pending Environmental Review Board action and.that a
continuance was in order to allow applicant time to meet with
staff.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-208 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 26, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-62 (Cont. from 11/21/73)
Applicant: Richard D. Stoddard
To permit a reduction of the ground clearance for a pole
sign from 10 ft. required minimum to 6 ft. 4 in. in lieu
of S.9736.3 (b)'of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The applicant was not present.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant
requested a continuance to allow him time to be present at the hearing.
ON MOTION,BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 73-62 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE"PERMIT NO. 73-84
Applicant: Heath & Company, Inc.
To permit the amendment of a previous approved plot plan for
Use Permit, No. 72-33 by adding another pole sign on Goldenwest
Avenue pursuant to S.9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
located on the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner
Avenue in a C-41.commercial district.
Mr. Briesemeister, representing the applicant, was present.,
The Acting Secretary outlined background information pertaining
to the initial construction of the shopping center. He further
reiterated that the subject sign had"been proposed at an earlier
date and approved by the Board of Zoning"Adjustments under the
application for a building permit.' The Board of Zoning Adjustments
action was subsequently appealed grid denied by the Planning
Commission. The subject Use,Permit was presently before the
Board to amend Use Permit No. 73-33 by adding the sign in question.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, December 5, 1973
Page 3
The Chairman opened the'public hearing.
The applicant's representative,,Mr. Briesemeister, addressed the
Board•andstated his"following justifications for the granting
of this Use..Permit.
1. The sign is necessary due to heavy traffic.
2. The structures across the shopping center block off visibility
-from north.and south bound'traffic.
3. This sign will not be detrimental to people in the vicinity.
4. He feels that it is'a good looking sign with=nothing flashing
or animated.
As there were no parties present to speak in favor or opposition
to Use Permit.Na.-73-84,•the-Chairman closed the'public hearing.
The Chairman outlined the criteria the Board must follow
in granting approval of a pole and identification sign.
Board discussion followed.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND,SECOND BY EADIE USE PERMIT NO. 73-84
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS"-0P'APPROVAL BY'THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS:
The establishment, maintenance and operation of the sign will
not be detrimental to:
1. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity.
2. Injurious to property and improvements to the vicinity
of such use or building. '
3. That the granting of a Use Permit will not adversely
affect] the -Master Plan- of the 'City of Huntington.- Beach.
CONDITION -OF- 1FPROVAL : , "
1. No accessory sign shall'be added to the subject pole sign.,
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
-ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW .;NO.:'. 73-*209
Applicant: Heath 4 : Company,.' -Inc
To permit the expansion of an existing automobile dealer and the
addition of six (6) new signs pursuant to S.9430 of the Huntington
Beach Ordiance Code located on the northwest corner of Beach Blvd.
and Taylor Street in a C-2, commercial aistrict. '
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Wednesday, December 5, 1973 -
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Mr. Briesemeister and Mr -Fred Schwartz of Heath & Company,
representing the applicant, and Mr. Groth of Groth-Chevrolet-
were present.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the Environmental
Review Board found Exemption Declaration No. 73-225 to be
categorically exempt and filing fees were refunded.
The Acting Secretary informed the Board that a plan review showed
the application to be -in conformance -with ordinance code requirements.
The applicant's representatives addressed the Board and stated
that the large painted signs are to be removed. They further stated
that the main free standing signs will not be removed.
The planter area, parking and storage of automobiles and traffic
circulation was discussed.
Board discussion followed.
It was the concensus of the Board to continue this application
to allow applicant time to meet with staff and for staff to
make a physical inspection of the proposed site.
ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-209 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 19, 1973 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Miscellaneous:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.-73-220
Applicant: Leo M. Ford ' -
To permit the display, and sales of.Christmas Trees pursuant to
S.9730.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the
southeast corner of McFadden Avenue and Gothard Street in an
R-1, low density residential district.
Mr. Ford, the applicant, was present.
The Board reviewed the plan with the applicant.
Conditions of approval were discussed.
ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-220 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING.CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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Wednesdayr December 5, 1973
Page 5
1. Plot Plan received December 4, 1973 shall be the approved layout.
2. Applicant shall comply with S.9730.16 of the.Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code excepting the posting of the bond
shall be waived due to the nature of this use.
3. Applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits.
4. On site inspection shall be required by the Fire
Department prior to opening.
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-221
Applicant: Liberty Christian Schools
To permit the display and sales of Christmas Trees pursuant to
S.9730.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the
northeast corner of Nichols Street and Warner Avenue in an R-3,
residential district.
Mr Else, the applicant, was present.
The Board reviewed the plan with the applicant.
Conditions of approval were discussed.
ON MOTION BY FORD AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 73-221 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED
BY'THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. Plot Plan received December 5, 1973 shall be the approved
layout as amended thereon.
2. Applicant shall comply with S.9730.16 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
3. Applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits.
4. On site inspection shall be required by the Fire ;
Department pr-ibf'to opening.
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie,'Ford-
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, December 5, 1973
Page 6
REQUEST FOR MINUTE ACTION REGARDING CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 3-6 - Applicant: Huntington Pacific
Communication was received from the planning staff notifying
the Board that the Planning Commission will review Conditional
Exception No. 73 -64 (previously referred by the Board of
Zoning Adjustments to that Body) as it relates to the subject
request and matters concerning setbacks. Staff has indicated
that all necessary advertising of, the modified request has been
accomplished. The Staff has requested the Board to concur
with such procedure.
The Board concurred with the approach as long as legal
requirements have been met.
AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford
NOES: None
ABSENT• None
THERE BEING NOFURTHERBUSINESS, MEETING'ADJOURNED.
Dave Eadie
Acting Secretary
Charles L. Gerarden
Chairman
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