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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-16MINUTES 1 HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS CIVIC CENTER Basement, Council 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1975, 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: John Cope (Acting Chairman) Bruce Crosby Chuck Gerarden CITY STAFF Captain A. Vanderlaan PRESENT: Fire Department Chambers California MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE, MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2, 1975 MEETING WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-26 (Continued from 4-2-75) Applicant: Joe Smith's ARCO Service To permit the storage of rental and utility trailers, pursuant to Section 9481.4(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Avenue, in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Fred Fountain represented the applicant and informed the Board that the applicant had decided not to proceed with the proposal and therefore desired to withdraw the application. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-26 WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 4-16-75 Page 1 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-8 (Continued from 4-2-75) Applicant: Alva Wilson Company To permit a reduction in the required 25 foot minimum building separation to 10 feet for lots 41 and 42, in lieu of S.9310.19, and to permit a re- duction in the required 20 foot average setback for structures from the public right-of-way to 10 feet for the tennis courts, in lieu of S.9310.14 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property (Tract 7771) is located at the northwest corner of Newland Street and Ellis Avenue, in an R1-PD, Low Density Planned Development District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 72-4, granted to Tentative Tract No. 7771 by the Environmental Review Board on February 21, 1973. He further informed the Board that the application had been continued.from the April 2, 1975 meeting in order to allow the applicant to submit further information to justify the request for a Conditional Exception. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Shelton, representing the applicant, hddressed the Board and presented an outline of the supplemental information submitted relating to peat condi- tions and settlement in the proposed development area. There being no other parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued, with Board member Crosby submitting a suggestion that the three units in question be constructed on separate foundations, but as one unit. Mr. Shelton responded that this recommendation had been taken into con- sideration and was a definite possibility, providing that it was plausible from an engineering standpoint. The Board discussed the topographical con- siderations of the proposed tennis court location. Following further dis- cussion, Board members concurred in that sufficient hardship existed to warrant granting of the Conditional Exception. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY GERARDEN, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Window locations on Units 41 and 42 shall be subject.to approval by the Planning Department. 2. The tennis court shall be moved ten (10) feet to the South of the proposed location on the approved site plan. BZA 4-16-75 Page 2 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 3 Conditional Exception No. 75-8 FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The subject site has recorded .50 feet of accumulated settlement since August of 1973. The site is still experiencing settlement, .09 feet since November of 1974. Separating the building into two three -unit buildings will greatly reduce the possibility of structural damage resulting from further settlement. 2. Building separations in both phases of the development range from ten (10) feet to twenty-five (25) feet, and thus the granting of this exception.will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the adjacent properties. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 75-1 (Continued from 4-2-75) 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 5.9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Subject property is located at 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 to Tentative Tract No. 7771 by the Environmental Review Board on February 21, 1973. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Shelton, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and offered a brief overview of the proposal-. There being no other parties to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. Board discussion centered on the landscaping proposal in relation to screening of the tennis court, and on off-street parking requirements. Captain Vanderlaan expressed concern regarding the Larkstone Circle turn -around and stated that issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy would be contingent on inspection and approval of said turn -around by the Fire Department. BZA 4-16-75 Page 3 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 4 Plot Plan Amendment No. 75-1 ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN, PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 75-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING. VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot -plan and elevations received April 2, 1975 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: A revised plan showing the precise location of the tennis court shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modification outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. 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 applicant shall comply with all Conditions of Approval of the original Tentative Tract application (No. 7771). 3. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan delineating the proposed screening of the tennis court on Newland Avenue. Said plan shall be subject to Planning Department and Public Works Department approval. 4. The applicant shall comply with off-street parking requirements as delineated in Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. The 40' turn -around on Larkstone Circle shall be subject to Fire Department inspection and approval prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The proposed use remains the same. 2. The unit density is not increased. 3. The amendment has resulted in an improved plan. 4. The amendment has not resulted in a substantial change. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 4-16-75 Page 4 1 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-22 (Continued from 4-9-75) Applicant: W. Sterling Buck and Associates To permit the construction of an office building, pursuant to Section 9451 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Main Street, approximately 150 feet south of Pecan Avenue, in a C3, General Business District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application was granted Negative Declaration No. 75-20 by the Environmental Review Board on March 25, 1975. The applicant, Mr•. W. Sterling Buck, was present. The Acting Chairman noted that this application had been continued from the April 9, 1975 meeting in order to allow for Planning Commission discussion regarding parking plans for the entire downtown area; he further noted that this topic had been discussed by the Planning Commission on April 15th and that they had concurred in the opinion that parking access should be main- tained from the alley. As a result, the applicant was informed that the following would be necessary: an additional five (5) feet of dedication on the alley, modification of the parking layout in order to eliminate accessi- bility problems, and replotting of the landscape and trash areas. The applicant stated that he was amenable to these modifications. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY GERARDEN, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 75-20 WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE-; AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received March 5, 1975 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: The parking area shall be redesigned to incorporate 90 degree parking as indicated on the approved plan. A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modi- fication outlined by the Board, said plan shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. BZA 4-16-75 Page 5 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 6 Administrative Review No. 75-22 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. In accordance with the City's Master Plan of Streets and Highways, an additional 72 feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedi- cated. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 5. 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. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: The alley and Main Street shall be improved to the center line of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidwalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in -full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. BZA 4-16-75 Page'6 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 7 Administrative Review No. 75-22 C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. 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. 2. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 74-17 Applicant: Alpine Civil Engineers, Inc To permit the construction of a Mobile Home Park, pursuant to S.9242.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Newland Avenue, abutting Ellis and Modale Drive, in an MH-Mobile Home District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 74-11, adopted by the Environmental Review Board on February 20, 1975. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Tom Shelton, representing the applicant, addressed the Board and offered a brief overview of the proposal. He noted that the property owners had annexed the property from the City of Fountain Valley with the expressed intention of constructing a Mobile Home Park. Mrs. S. Economarkis addressed the Board, stating that she was in favor of the proposal. Mr. Paul Economarkis addressed the Board, stating that he was in favor of the proposal. Mr. Clinton Sherrod, Director of Planning, City of Fountain Valley, addressed the Board and expressed opposition to the proposal, referring to the reasons stated in his correspondence to the City of Huntington Beach Planning Department dated April 14, 1975. He further stated that the site plan for the proposal was unsatisfactory in its present form and requested that the Fountain Valley Planning Department be afforded the opportunity to review any revised plans for the proposal. There being no other parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. BZA 4-16-75 Page 7 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 8 Use Permit No. 74-17 Board discussion ensued and resulted in the recommendation that the applicant submit revised plans addressing the following areas of concern: parking issues, including the need for additional parking bays and additional parking at the recreation facility; plotting of a pedestrian walkway system; location of trash areas; indication of grading that may be necessary in order to accommodate storage areas; a method of continuation of the present bicycle trail system. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 74-17 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 30, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-10 Applicant: La Cuesta A To permit a reduction in the required 900 square feet of open.space for eleven (11) lots of Tract No. 7596, in lieu of Section 9103.3.1.13 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of Newland Street and Garfield Avenue, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. 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 member Crosby noted that the applicant was not represented and re- commended a one week continuance in order to allow the applicant to be represented at the meeting. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-10 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 23, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 4-16-75 Page 8 1 �J Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 9 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-12 Applicant: Jurgen Bohm To permit a 200 square foot addition to an existing commercial building, pursuant to Section 9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Edwards Street and McFadden Avenue, in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing; there being no parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. Acting Chairman Cope noted that the proposal consisted of an addition to an existing liquor store and beauty salon; further that there were major con- cerns on the proposal regarding parking requirements. Following further discussion, the Board concurred in the opinion that the plot plan as submitted did not provide sufficient information to allow the Board to take action on the proposal; Acting Chairman Cope therefore recommended a two week continuance in order to allow the applicant time to submit a revised plot plan. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 75-12 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 30, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES:' COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-14 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Planning Department To permit the construction of a temporary parking lot, pursuant to Section 9730.28 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth Street. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Acting Chairman opened the Public Hearing; there being no parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Cope noted that the proposal was of a temporary nature and that any im- provements on the site would be implemented by private enterprises. The Board reviewed the plan and concurred on approval of same. BZA 4-16-75 Page 9 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 10 Use Permit No. 75-14 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY COPE, USE PERMIT NO. 75-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan dated April 8, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Section 9730.28 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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, GERARDEN ' NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-39 Applicant: L. D. Zehnder To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment building, pursuant to Section 9231.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on'the west side of 14th Street, approximately 75 feet north of Walnut Avenue, in an R4, High Density Residential District. Acting Chairman Cope informed the Board that this application is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The applicant, Mr. L. D. Zehnder, was present. The Board reviewed the proposal and concurred on approval of same. BZA 4-16-75 Page 10 1 1 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 11 Administrative Review No. 75-39 ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-39 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 2, 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. In accordance with the City's Master Plan of Streets and Highways, an additional 22 feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: Fourteenth Street and the Alley shall be improved to the center line of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, side- walks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITION: A 25' turning radius shall be provided for access to the garages off the alley. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 4-16-75 Page 11 Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments April 16, 1975 Page 12 MISCELLANEOUS: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EVENT Applicant: A. Michael Moulton, for Huntington Harbour Anglers To permit a Fund Raising Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10, 1975, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., at the Huntington Harbour Boardwalk Parking Lot. The Board reviewed the proposal and concurred on approval of same. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY GERARDEN, THE ABOVE NOTED REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : . 1. The plot plan received April 15, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SIGNS: Applicant: Market Basket, Inc. Request: Two (2) Temporary Pole Signs, 56"x84" Location: Market Baset, 7742 Edinger The Board reviewed the sign request and concurred on approval of same. ON MOTION BY GERARDEN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE ABOVE NOTED SIGN REQUEST WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The sign plan received April 15, 1975 shall be the approved layout. 2. Maximum height of the signs shall not exceed 25 feet (25'). 3. The temporary pole signs shall be removed on or before May 31, 1975. 4. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall post a one hundred dollar ($100.00) bond, in accordance with Section 9761.10 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, GERARDEN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE FNG FU THER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. pe,Cha an Zoning Adjustments :mn BZA 4-16-75 Page 12