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Home My WebLink About1975-01-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Civic Center 2000 Main Street Basement, Room B-8 Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1975, 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Eadie Pat Spencer Bruce Crosby MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: . ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-127 (Continued from December 18, 1974) Applicant: HUI-One To permit the construction of a six -unit apartment building, pursuant to Section 9321.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Ninth Street,.approximately 87 feet south of Orange Avenue, in an R4, High Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application was granted Exemption Declaration No. 74-117 by the Environmental Review Board on October 16, 1974. The applicant was not represented at the meeting. The Chairman -toted that this application has been pending since July 31, 1974, and recommended that it be denied without prejudice in view of the fact that the applicant has taken no further action regarding this issue and that no further communication has been received; the Board concurred with this recommendation. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-127 WAS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 1-15-75 Page 1 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments January 15, 1975 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-2 Applicant: Harry Steinmeyer To permit the relocation of an overhead electrical service, pursuant to S.9730.9(e) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Weakfish Lane, approximately 60 feet south of Sailfish Drive, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The applicant, Mr. Harry Steinmeyer, was present and offered a brief overview, of his proposal, stating that the relocation of the electrical service was necessitated by an addition to the residence. The Board reviewed the proposal and discussed Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The plot plan received January 6, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall install a service panel to facilitate conversion to underground utilities at a future date, pursuant to S.9730.11 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. FINDINGS OF THE BOARD The Board has considered all guidelines for approval of overhead utilities, and all criteria has been satisfied, pursuant to Section 9730.10 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: -NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-1 (In conjunction with Administrative Review No. 75-1) Applicant: Whitehead and Miller To permit twelve (12) off-street parking spaces for a proposed 1800 square foot professional office building, in lieu of fifteen (15), as required by S.9793.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Bell Circle, in an R5, Office Professional District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. 1 BZA 1-15-75 Page 2 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments January 15, 1975 Page 3 Conditional Exception No. 75-1 The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Dr. Bruce Miller, co -applicant, was present and offered the Board an overview of the proposal, stating that the request for a reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces was justified in view of the size and configuration of the lot. The floor plan of the building, which con- sists of nine rooms plus the waiting area, was discussed and it was subsequently determined by the Board that the twelve parking spaces as proposed would be sufficient for -the project. There being no other parties'present to speak for or against the proposal, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1.. Due to the size -,and configuration of the lot, strict application of the off-street parking requirements would result in significant hardship. 2. Granting of the Conditional Exception will not prove detrimental to: adjacent uses. AYES; EADIE SPENCER CROSBY ,- NOES; , NONE ` ABSENT: NONE Following subsequent discussion regarding Administrative Review No. 75-1, being heard in conjunction with this application, the Board concurred that both applications should be continued to January 29, 1975. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE, RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-1 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: . NONE ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-1 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 1-15-75 Page 3 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments January 15, 1975 Page 4 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-1 (In conjunction with Conditional Exception No. 75-1) Applicant: Whitehead and Miller To permit the construction of a professional office building, pursuant to S.9401 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Bell Circle, in an R5, Office Professional District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Dr. Bruce Miller, co -applicant, was present and offered the Board a brief overview of the proposal. In discussing setback requirements, it was determined that the setbacks as proposed on the plan would require modification in order to conform to code requirements; the applicant was informed that an available alternative would be to request an exception to the setback requirement by modifying the Conditional Exception appli- cation being heard in conjunction with this application. The applicant stated he would prefer to pursue the modification of the Conditional Exception application. The Chairman noted that further clarification was necessary regarding the portion of property on the proposal which is currrently owned by the City; he therefore requested that the applicant submit a copy of the legal description on the property to the Engineering Department in order for City Staff to pursue clarification. - In order to allow for re -advertising on the modification to the Conditional Exception, the Chairman recommended a two week continuance on both applica- tions. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-1 WAS CONTINUED TO JANUARY 29, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-67 Applicant: Classic Development Corporation To permit a reduction of a total of six (6) guest parking spaces, in lieu of the guest parking requirement of S.9310.22(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; and to permit a reduction in the recreation and leisure requirement, in lieu of S.9310.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code; further, to permit a five (5)' foot encroachment into the minimum interior side yard setback for garages, in lieu of S.9310.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southwest corner of Constantine Drive and Lister Lane, in an R3, Medium High Density Residential District. I BZA 1-15-75 Page 4 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments January 15, 1975 Page 5 Conditional Exception No. 74-67 The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jim Chapin represented the applicant. Board discussion centered on the fact that Tentative Tract and Conditional Use Permit applications are pending Planning Commission action concerning this property; in view of the fact that the Commission has not yet approved the ultimate use proposed for the property, the Board recommended that this application be referred to the Planning Commission, to be heard in conjunction with"applications for Tentative Tract No. 8270 and Conditional Use Permit No. 74-21. There being no other parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 74-67 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING CONMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:- EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY { NOES: NONE ABSENT:- NONE MISCELLANEOUS: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT Applicant: Larry Brown Request: Permission to conduct a Rummage Sale for the Huntington Beach High School Choral Group on Saturday, January 25, 1975 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., at the Alpha Beta Store, 18681 Main Street, Huntington Beach. The applicant, Mr. Larry Brown, was present. The Board reviewed the plan and discussed Conditions of Approval. ON -MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE ABOVE -NOTED REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:- BZA 1-15-75 Page 5 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments January 15, 1975 Page 6 Request for Special Event CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The plot plan received January 13, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 3. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. AYES: EADIE, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Da adie a nd Secretary d of Zoning Adjustments :mk 1� J BZA 1-15-75 Page 6