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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Administrative Annex 523 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1973 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None MINUTES: ON MOTION BY FORD AND SECOND BY GERARDEN MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 1973, NOVEMBER 28, 1973, DECEMBER 5, 1973 WERE ACCEPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-204 Applicant: John St. Amour To permit the construction of a 12,000 sq. ft. commercial building pursuant to S.9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the north side of Bolsa Avenue approximately 150 ft. east of Springdale Street in the C-21 community.business district. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that a continuance was in order to allow applicant time to allow a 10 day posting period of Exemption -Declaration No. 73-204. Applicant concurred with continuance.. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-204 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 2, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None j REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-196 (Cont. from 12/12/73) Applicant: Colwell & Ray Architects To,permit the construction of a'drive-in restaurant pursuant to S.9430'of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of Brookhurst Street, approximatlly 500 ft. south of Garfield in a C-2; community business district. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 2 Mr. Gary Bosz and Mr. Paul Hironimus, rcpresenting the applicant, were present. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that the Environmental Review Board approved Exemption Declaration No. 73-211 December 18, 1973 with the following additional information: The Board felt that the project would be enhanced by flipping the building plan over to locate the drive -through pickup window along the northerly portion of the building in lieu of along the southerly portion as presently drafted. The Board discussed plans with applicant's representatives. The possibility of flipping the plan over in order to achieve better circulation was discussed. However, Mr. Bosz felt that traffic circulation would be poor if the plan were to be flipped over. He further felt that access to the restaurant would not be as good as shown on the original plan. Drainage as well as parking spaces and parking bumpers were discussed. Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-196 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received October 23, 1973 shall be the approved layout as amended thereon. 2. A revised Plot Plan shall be submitted to the Planning ,Department for Approval showing the revisions noted -on the approved plot plan. 3. Brookhurst Street and Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 4. Elevations of the proposed plan received October 23, 1973 by the Board of Zoning Adjustments shall be the approved layout. 5. The water, sewer, and -fire hydrant system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 6. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 7. Soil and compaction reports as required.by the Building Department and the Department of.Public Works shall be submitted to the City. d �i Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 3 8. A precise plan of improvement for the portion on subject rectangular property that fronts on Garfield Avenue shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval action. 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. As no signs were shown on the approved plot plan, all signs for the Proposed Development shall be submitted to the BZA for approval as a miscellaneous action_ of the Board. The BZA encourages signs which 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. 5. 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: a. A list including quantities and sizes for each species of plants and all ground cover material. b. Irrigation layout to include meter lcoation, pipe sizes, sprinkler head types, etc. c. Fencing materials and detail drawing. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Brookhurst Street and Garfield Avenue 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 with the exceptions as noted on the approved plot plan. Minutes: H,B, Board of zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 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 except as provided for within these conditions. 6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-209 Applicant: Heath & Company, Inc. To permit the expansion of an existing auto dealer and the addition of six (6) new signs pursuant to S.9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code -located on the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Taylor Street in a C-2, community business district. Mr. Fred -Schwartz of Heath and Company, representing the applicant, and Mr. Groth, of Groth Chevrolet, the applicant,were present. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that this application is a categorical exemption - Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board discussed plans with applicant and his prepresentative. Fire Marshall Vanderlaan discussed the fire fighting access to the property with the applicant and his representative. The possibility of a wall gate was discussed. Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-209 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19{,1973 Page 5 A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received November 15, 1973 shall be the approved layout. 2. Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Elevations of the proposed plan reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments December 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. 5. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 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. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. Said screening plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 2. All signs for the Proposed Development as shown on the plot plan dated November 15, 1973 and the sign elevation dated November 15, 1973 shall be the approved copy. The BZA encourages signs which reflect a common theme.with respect to design materials and colors which are compatible with the architectural theme of the proposed project. All'signs shall conform to Article 976. 3. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Beach Boulevard and Taylor 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. Minutes: HIR, Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 6 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. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-216 (Cont. from 12/12/73) Applicant: E1 Don Development Inc. To permit the construction of a 4 unit apartment building pursuant to 5.9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of 18th Street approximatley 150 ft. south'of Orange Avenue in an R-3, medium -high density residential district. Mr. Larry Russell, and Mr. Richard Donner, the applicants, were present. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that this application is a categorical exemption - Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act,"1970. The Board discussed the plans with the applicants. Relocation of trash area, traffic circulation, amount of parking spaces were discussed. Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION "BY GERARDEN,AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-216 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H,B, Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 7 A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received November 27, 1973 shall be the approved layout as amended thereon. 2. 18th Street 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. All buildings on lots abutting a City easement shall be set back five (5) feet from the edge of such easement. 5. 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. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to specifi- cations provided by the Fire Department. C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. 18th Street 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. Full insulation of all ceilings and exterior walls shall be installed. 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. Minutes: H.S. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 8 6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 73-05 Applicant: Huntington Harbour Corporation To permit the rearrangement of the approved building layout and relocate the parking pursuant to S.9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located 175 ft. inland of Pacific Coast Highway on both sides of Shark Fin Lane in both R-2, medium density, and R-3, medium high density residential districts. It was the concensus of the Board to refer this application to the Planning Commission for the reason that the amendments to the site plan adopted by the Planning Commission represent significant changes to the development. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY FORD THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECLINED TO ACT ON THIS APPLICATION AND REFERRED SAID APPLICATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO BE HEARD AT THEIR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1974. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-219 Applicant: Gerald A. Jones To permit the construction of a 2,900 sq. ft. warehouse building pursuant to S.9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Slater Avenue, approximately 430 ft. east of Gothard in,an M1-CD, light industrial— civic district. Mr. Gerald A. Jones, the applicant, was present. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that.the Environmental Review Board approved Exemption Declaration No. 73-229 December 18, 1973 with the following additional information: The Board wished to draw to the attention of the Board of Zoning Adjustments that a thorough review of the private access easements for access to the property to the south should be made on this project. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 9 The Board discussed plans with applicant. Access to property was discussed. The Board reviewed the small lot consolidation access alignments as recommended by the Planning Department and by the Environmental Review Board. The parcels developed were not in conflict with proposed easements. The Board noted several discrepancies on the plan. The planter area was shown at only 3 feet wide, and 6 feet are required. It was noted that several parking stalls were not the correct size. The plan indicated no masonry walls where required. Also, individual bumpers for parking stalls were discussed. It was the concensus of the Board and of the applicant to continue this application to allow applicant time to bring his plan into conformance of Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-219 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 9, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None. DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-33 Applicant: Gary Yanik - Shardon, Inc. To permit the realignment of lot lines of two existing parcels of land pursuant to S.9811.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the northwest corner of Hoyt Lane and Constantine Drive in a C-4, highway commercial district. The applicant was not present. Board reviewed the plans.. It was the concensus of the Board that both parcels of the proposed application were in conformance to ordinance code requirements. Conditions,of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD DIVISION OF LAND NO. 73-33 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF ANY PARCEL 1. The tentative parcel map received December,4, 1973 shall be the approved layout. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19; 1973 Page, 10 2• Hoyt and Constantine and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Division of Land shall not be effective until a covenant and agreement is signed agreeing to the conditions of approval. 4. A Parcel Map and the Covenant and Agreement shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to use and occupancy of any parcel. 5. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time each parcel is developed. 6. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time each parcel is developed. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time each parcel is developed. 8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time each parcel is developed. 9. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-85 Applicant: Blaise J. Subbiondo To permit the construction of a 9 unit apartment building pursuant to S.9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and Hoskins Street in an R-3, medium -high density residential district.. The applicant was not present. hae Acting Secretary informed the Board that the applicant had indicated he would withdraw his application. It was the consensus of the Board to continue this application pending receipt of letter of withdrawal from the applicant. The Chairman.opened the public hearing. As there were no parties present to speak in favor or opposition to Use Permit No. 73-85, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE USE PERMIT NO. 73-85 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 9, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Gerarden, Ford, Eadie NOES:- None ABSENT: None 'j Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 11 MISCELLANEOUS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-113 REVISED PLOT PLAN Applicant: Charles G. Ball CONDITION A-2 Mr. Charles G. Ball, the applicant, was present. Board discussed plans with applicant. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE REVISED PLOT PLAN, CONDITION A-2, WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: ' 1. The Board accepted site plan received November 30, 1973 with the stipulation that the minimum required parking for the shopping center facility conform to Article 9792 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. That the individual shop areas shown on that plan represent maximum building area permitted. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-113 ELEVATIONS Applicant: Charles G. Ball CONDITION A-4 Mr. Charles G. Ball, the applicant, was present. Board discussed plans with applicant. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD ELEVATIONS, CONDITION A-4, WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Plan received November 30, 1973 shall be the approved elevations for buildings G & H. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None 7:BSENT : None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-113 SIGN THEME Applicant: Charles G. Ball CONDITION B-3 Mr. Charles G. Ball, the applicant, was present. Board discussed plans with applicant. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN SIGN THEME, CONDITION B-3, WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 12 1. Subject signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The illustration on the major identification signs depicted shall be limited to the proposals as illustrated. 3. The only free standing sign permitted on this development shall be those pylon signs placed at the locations as shown on the approved revised plot plan dated received November. 30, 1973. The approval'of the precise location of the pylon signs is granted based on the fact that the shopping center is considered a total entity regardless of Divisions of Land because of that fact that reciprocal agreements for ingress and egress exist across all parcels. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-21 REVISED SITE PLAN Applicant: Arnold A. Angelici D.D.S. Board reviewed plans. ON MOTION BY FORD AND SECOND BY GERARDEN REVISED SITE PLAN WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Revised Site Plan received November 21, 1973 shall be the approved site plan. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-43 SIGN THEME Applicant: Richard Darling Board reviewed plans. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE SIGN THEME WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION AND BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. Sign shall conform to provisions as described in a letter dated December 3, 1973 to Dave Eadie, Planning Department, from Bresnan Construction Inc. with the colors as illustrated on photographs attached thereto and dated conditionally approved by the ---Board of Zoning Adjustments on December 19, 1973. AYES: Gerarden, Eadie, Ford NOES: None ABSENT• None 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, December 19, 1973 Page 13 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 73-101 Applicant: Irving Snyder Board reviewed plans. WALL SIGN THEME ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY EADIE WALL SIGN THEME WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The maximum of all wall sign heights shall be 4 feet. 2. All signs should incorporate the color scheme as identified on the plan received 12/19/73. AYES: Gerarden,,Ford, Eadie NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING ADJOURNED. Dave Eadie Acting Secretary PLJ� -h. l fkC Q Charles L. Gerarden Chairman