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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-271 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1974 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Eadie, Ford, Spencer -BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHER CITY DEPARTMENT MEMBERS Captain Vanderlaan, REPRESENTED Fire Department AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-23-(Cont. from 3/6/74) "Applicant: I.C.R. Corporation ,To permit a wholesale lumber distribution yard, mill remanufactur- ing facility and corporate offices pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of Redondo Circle, approximately 640 ft. south of Talbert in an M1-A industrial district. :The Chairman informed the Board that this application is pending finalization of Exemption Declaration No. 74-23. He further recommended a continuance of one week. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-23 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 73-88 (Cont. from 3/13/74) Applicant: Guy W. Gardner To permit the construction of a 12.unit apartment building pursuant to S. 9162.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the southeast corner -of Huntington Avenue -and 17th Street in an R-2, medium density residential district. In Conjunction With: Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-66 (Cont. from 3/13/74) Applicant: Guy W. Gardner To permit a zero rear yard setback for carports in the construction of a proposed 12 unit apartment complex in lieu of S. 9163.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the southeast corner of Huntington Avenue and 17th Street in an R-2, medium density residential district. The Chairman informed the Board that the applicant has submitted a request for a continuance to allow him time to revise his plans. He further recommended a continuance of one week. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 73-88 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 73-66 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 73-57. (Cont. from 3/20/.74) Applicant: Robert Stellrecht To permit the construction of a 60 unit apartment complex pursuant to S. 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the north end of Keelson Lane, approximately 975 ft. north of Slater Avenue in an R-3, medium high density residential district. Mr. John Cowles, Architect, representing the applicant, was present. The Chairman informed the Board that the Environmental Review Board granted Exemption Declaration No. 73-148 March 12, 1974 with the following additional information: 1. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in the ceilings shall be a minimum of R-19 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-11; if no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in the ceilings shall be a minimum of R-13 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-7. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 3 2. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 3. Natural gas outlets shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units to alleviate the possible drain on any one energy source. The Chairman opened the public hearing. He further stated that substantial compliance with ordinance code requirements have been complied with. Mr. Ford pointed out that the existing water well to the north of the subject property shall be reconstructed upon dedication to the City of Huntington Beach. Traffic flow and turnaround for emergency vehicles was discussed. It was agreed upon by the applicant's representative to meet with a member of -the Fire Department to work out problems regarding ingress and egress of emergency vehicles. Mr. Cowles informed the Board that he proposes to use open carports, and that garage doors are unnecessary in an R-3 district. Mrs. Viola Murray, Real Estate broker of the proposed project was present and.stated her support to the project. As there were no further parties present to speak in favor or opposition to Use Permit No. 73-57, the Chairman closed the public. -hearing. Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval and findings were discussed. ON MOTION BY FORD.AND SECOND BY EADIE USE PERMIT NO. 73-57 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: 1. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 4 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. CONDITIONS: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised plot plan received March 20, 1974 shall be the approved layout as amended indicating a six (6) ft. masonry perimeter wall except at carports. 2. Elm and Keelson right of way shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Revised elevations of the proposed plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. Said elevations shall show in.detail the view from Keelson and from Elm and shall depict the construc- tion materials to be utilized. 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 and approved by the City. 6. A Division of Land application, consolidating this parcel with the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be approved by the City. 7. Plans depicting the water system including fire hydrants and a fire alarm system including conduit shall be approved by the Fire and Public Works Departments. Emergency access and driveway arrangements on the north property line shall be subject to Fire Department approval. 8. The following plans shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval. Landscaping and irrigation plan Revised floor plans showing balconies with a minimum dimension of 6 ft. and 60 sq. ft. minimum area. Also, patios 7 ft. X 10 ft. minimum area. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 5 9. Easements,for utilities or walkways shall be provided to Department of Public Works standards. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 2. Keelson and Elm shall be fully improved including street trees, street signs, street lights, fire hydrants, sewer and water main extensions. 3. All utilities shall be installed underground. 4. Off-street parking facilities shall conform to Article 979. 5. A masonry wall shall be constructed along perimeter except where there are carports. 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. 6. 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. 7. A lighting system shall be installed within the Alleys of the project equal in illumination to lighting on public streets. i Lighting system shall be shielded to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. 8. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water supply system. 9. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 10. The,property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. (Contact Dept. of Public Works) 11. No structures, other than those shown on the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 6 12. The sewer system shall be approved by the Department of Public Works and Fire Department. 13. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. GENERAL: 1. All signs for the Proposed Development shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval. The Board of Zoning Adjustments 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. 2. Carports constructed on 0 ft. property line shall be constructed of maintenance free masonry. End carports abutting Keelson shall be decorative masonry finish. 3. Storage space as per S. 9320.20 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be provided. 4. If air conditioning is'proposed, the insulation in the ceil- ings shall be a minimum of R-19 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-11; if no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in the ceilings shall be a minimum of R-13 and that in the exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-7. 5. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 6. Natural gas outlets shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units to alleviate the possible drain on any one energy source. AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-1 (Cont. from 3/6/74) Applicant: Foley Construction Co. To permit the construction of an industrial building pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,located on the west side of Producer Lane, approximately 235 ft. north of Research Drive in a 100-M1A-20,000 restricted industrial district. 1 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 7 Mr. W. B. Burke, owner, and Mr. Ted Foley, Architect, were present. The Chairman informed the Board that the Environmental Review Board withdrew Exemption Declaration No. 74-3 due to the subse- quent approval of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 73-16) for the entire industrial park. Board discussed plans with applicant and his representative. The Chairman informed the Board that the proposed plan substantially conforms to ordinance code requirements. A more even distribution of landscaping was discussed. It was pointed out tolthe applicant that due to an excess of parking spaces, part of those spaces could be utilized for evenly distri- buted landscaping. Traffic circulation as well as vehicular and truck access was discussed. It was pointed out to the applicant that parking bumpers were required in each parking stall. Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-1 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 revised plot plan received March 27, 1974 shall be the approved layout as amended thereon. 2. Product and Producer shall be dedicated to City standards at the time each parcel is developed. 3. Elevations of the proposed plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. 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. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 8 6. Soil and compaction reports as required by the Building Department and the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the City. 7. A Division of Land application, consolidating this parcel with the remaining property held under the same ownership, shall be approved by the City. 8. A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval action. 9. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. Said screening plan shall be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRAMING INSPECTION: 1. 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. Signs shall be limited to wall signs. 2. Fire alarm system conduit and appurtenances shall be installed by the developer at locations and to speci- fications provided by the Fire Department. 3. 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 location, pipe sizes, sprinkler head types, etc. C. Fencing materials and detail drawing. 4. The Division of Land approval by the City shall be recorded. 5. A Parcel Map shall be filed with the City and recorded prior to framing inspection of any structures on any parcel. 1 Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 9 C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Product and Producer 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. 5.- 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 s Beach'ss 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 in the approved plot plan, shall be constructed within the project. 6. All applicable City Ordinances shall be complied with. 7. All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract 6948 shall be complied with. AYES: Eadie,-Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 10 USE PERMIT NO. 74-11 Applicant: David E. Lorenzini, C.S.I. To permit the construction of a three story dwelling unit pursuant to S. 9102.6.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of Bolero Lane, approximately 790 ft. from Finisterre Drive in an R-1, low density residential district. Mr. Lorenzini, the applicant, and Mr. Ken Doyle, owner, were present. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a categorical exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Lorenzini outlined the proposal to the Board. He stated that the proposed structure is within the height limit, and that his proposed project requires a 5 ft. setback in lieu of the required 10 ft. It was pointed out to the applicant that his 5 ft. setback require- ment requires a Conditional Exception, and that this situation could not be discussed under a Use Permit application. The Chairman outlined criteria and intent of the Ordinance Code. It was the consensus of the Board to continue this application for one week to allow staff to review and to agree upon an interpreta- tion of the ordinance code. Applicant and his representative concurred with a continuance. As there were no parties present to speak in favor or opposition to Use Permit No. 74-11, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 74-11 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-29 Applicant: Donald V. Barker To permit the construction of an industrial building pursuant to S. 9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the northeast corner of Palmdale Avenue and Cedar Street in an Ml, light industrial district. Minutes: H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 27, 1974 Page 11 The applicant was not present. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is exempt due to the approval of a former Exemption Declaration No. 72-17 granted by the Environmental Review Board November 29, 1972. It was the consensus of the Board to continue this application for one week allowing the applicant time to revise his plans. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY FORD ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-29 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 3, 1974 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Eadie, Spencer, Ford NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-31 Applicant: Carl Peterson The Chairman presented a letter from Robert Zinngrabe to the Board in opposition to Administrative Review No. 74-31 which was condi- tionally approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments March 20, 1974. Mr. Zinngrabe's letter was received after approval action had been taken. It was the consensus of the Board that the conditions imposed resolved Mr. Zinnbrabe's concerns. SIGNS: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUS NESS, MEETING ADJOURNED. Dave Ead.Ye, Chalilhan & Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments