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Home My WebLink About1975-02-26MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS CIVIC CENTER 2000 MAIN STREET BASEMENT, ROOM B-8 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1975, 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: John Cope (Acting Chairman) Bruce Crosby Walter Lipps OTHER CITY Captain A. Vanderlaan, STAFF PRESENT: Fire Department MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:, Minutes of February 5, 1975 were deferred for approval to the meeting of March 5, 1975. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-12 (Continued from 2-19-75) Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborq To permit the construction of a duplex dwelling unit, pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 18th Street, approximately 50 feet north of Pecan Avenue, in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. He further noted that the applicant had requested a further continuance of two weeks in order to allow for plot plan revisions. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-12 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 12, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-13 (Continued from 2-19-75) Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit construction of a duplex dwelling unit, pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 17th Street, approximately 100'feet south of Acacia Avenue, in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. 0 BZA 2-26-75 Page 1 101 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 2 Administrative Review No. 75-13 Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. He further noted that the applicant had requested a further continuance of two weeks in order to allow for plot plan revisions. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-13 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 12, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-14 (Continued from 2-19-75) Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit the construction of a duplex dwelling unit, pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 21st Street, approximately 100 feet north of Acacia Avenue, in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. He further noted that the applicant had requested a further con- tinuance of two weeks in order to allow for plot plan revisions. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-14 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 12, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-2 Applicant: James A. Carter To permit the construction of a sixty-two (62) unit apartment complex, pursuant to S.9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Constantine Drive, approximately 143 feet west of Lister Lane, in an R3, Medium High Density Residential District. BZA 2-26-75 Page 2 1 Minutes: Huntington February 26, 1975 Page 3 Use Permit No. 75-2 Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application was granted Negative Declaration No. 75-4 by the Environmental Review Board on February 11, 1975. The applicant, Mr. James A. Carter, was present. Acting Chairman Cope stated that a plan check of the proposal indicated that it was not in conformance with some areas of the Ordinance Code, e.g. open space and averaging requirements. In view thereof, he recommended that the application be continued for one week in order to allow time for the applicant to submit a revised plan indicating correction of the above noted areas. The applicant was amenable to the continuance, and other Board members concurred. Acting Chairman Cope opened the Public Hearing; there being no parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE, USE PERMIT NO. 75-2 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 5, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-7 Applicant: Herbert Nadel and Associates To permit the establishment of a savings and loan in an existing commercial building, pursuant to 5.9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Stark Street, in a C4, Highway Commercial District. The Acting Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The applicant was represented by Mr. Mike Salter. Also present was Mr. John Dean, representing Great Western Savings and Loan Association. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing; there being no parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. Board members reviewed the plan; Mr. Salter was shown some suggested modifi- cations to the plan in relation to the angling of parking spaces and the addition of landscaping along Beach Boulevard. Mr. Salter stated that he was amenable to the modifications. Further discussion centered on the possibility of increasing the driveway width from 10' to 12'; it was subsequently agreed that the 10` width would be adequate. 9ZA 2-26-75 Page 3 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 4 Use Permit No. 75-7 Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 75-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: I. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received February 6, 1975 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: Traffic circulation and drives; Parking layout; Lot area; Lot width and lot depth; Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; Past administrative action regarding this property. 2. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire protection and detection devices or systems shall comply with the specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. Plans for such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shall be subject to approval by the Departments of Fire and Public Works. 4. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District #3 Sewer Annex District. B. GENERAL CONDITION: An additional three feet (3') of landscaping shall be installed on the Beach Boulevard frontage. BZA 2-26-75 Page 4 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 5 Use Permit No. 75-7 FINDINGS OF THE BOARD 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3.. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 75-1 Applicant: Alva Wilson Company To permit relocation of the tennis court, construction.of an additional swimming pool and recreation building, modification of the layout on specific units, revision of the driveway setbacks, and revision of parking, pursuant to S.9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Ellis Avenue and Newland Street, in an Rl-PD, Low Density Residential, Planned Development District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 72-4, granted by the Environmental Review Board on February 21, 1973. Mr. Harvey Farris represented the applicant and stated that the was attending the meeting in place of Mr. Tom Shelton, who was unable to attend. Mr. Farris further stated that he was not familiar with the project, and therefore re- quested a continuance of two weeks in order that Mr. Shelton could be present. Acting Chairman Cope stated that the plan will require some modifications, and suggested that Mr. Shelton contact the Planning Staff prior to the next hearing of the application in order to discuss same. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, PLOT PLAN'AMENDMENT NO. 75-1 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 12, 1975, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS', NOES: , NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 2-26-75 Page 5 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 6 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-220 (Revised Plans) Applicant: L. D. Zehnder Location: Southeast corner of Seventeenth Street and Acacia Avenue Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that revised plans for this application had been required due to a necessary modification in the parking layout in order to comply with Coastal Commission requirements. The Board reviewed the revised plan and concurred on approval of same. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND -BY CROSBY, REVISED PLANS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-220 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-221 (Revised Plans) Applicant: Richard Wann Location: Southeast corner of 18th Street and Acacia Avenue Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that revised plans for this application had been required due to a necessary modification in the parking layout in order to comply with Coastal Commission requirements. The Board reviewed the revised plan and concurred on approval of same. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, REVISED PLANS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-221 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT Applicant: Larry Brown, President Parent's Booster Club Huntington Beach High School Choral Group Request: Permission to Conduct Rummage Sale, March 8, 1975 and April 5, 1975, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Location: Alpha Beta Store Parking Lot, 18681 Main Street, Huntington Beach BZA 2-26-75 page 6 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 7 Request for Special Event (Larry Brown) The applicant, Mr. Larry Brown, was present. The Board reviewed the request and discussed Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE ABOVE NOTED REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: I. The plot plan received February 25, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. Dates and times of the sales shall be limited to March 8, 1975 and April 5, 1975, between the hours•of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. 3. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the events. 4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SIGNS: Applicant: La Parne and Scalzo (Refer Administrative Review No. 73-60) Request: One (1) Pole Sign, 4"x8", 32 square feet Five (5) Wall Signs, 1"x10", 10 square feet Eight (8) Wall Signs, 18"xl2", 18 square feet Four (4) Wall Signs, 8"xl8", 12 square feet Location: Southeast corner, Gothard and Cedar. Mr. La Parne and Mr. Scalzo were present. The Board reviewed the sign proposal with the applicants and discussed Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE ABOVE NOTED SIGN REQUEST WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: I. The sign plan received February 24, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 2-26-75 Page 7 Minutes; Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments February 26, 1975 Page 8 SIGNS: Applicant: Heath and Company (Refer Administrative Review No. 74-135) Request: One (1) Pole Sign, 8'x9', 100 square feet Location: 5005 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach. (Kentucky Fried Chicken) The Board reviewed the sign proposal. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE ABOVE NOTED SIGN REQUEST WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The sign plan received February 21, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: COPE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ohn M. Cope Acting Chairman 4and Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments :mk I BZA 2-26-75 Page 8