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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-11MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Civic Center, 2000 Main St. Room B-8, Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1975 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cope, Crosby, Lipps OTHERS PRESENT: Vanderlaan, Fire Department MINUTES: ON MOTION BY COPE, SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF MAY 21, 1975 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-14 Applicant: Award Builders To permit a two foot (2') encroachment into the required ten foot (101) rear yard setback, in lieu of S. 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code loacted on the northeast corner of Slater Avenue and Mayor Lane, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Chairman Cope informed the Board that this item is a Class I Exemption, California Environmental Quality Act. Chairman Cope opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ed Cogert was present to represent the applicant. He explained that there is a hardship situation with this property because of the cul-de-sac which leaves a large side yard. He reported that if the application were granted, the property would have a single street address. The Public Hearing was closed since there was no one else who wished to speak on the subject. The Board discussed the proposal, and concurred on approval which was based on the fact that a hardship does exist because of the lot configuration. Further it was felt that the granting of this Conditional Exception will not be deemed a special privilege. ON MOTION BY CROSBY, SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION. Findings 1. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 2 surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. 3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. Condition of Approval The conceptual plot plan and elevations, received May 21, 1975, shall be the approved layout. AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 75-31 Applicant: James F. Starnes To permit an alteration of a building having a nonconforming side yard, pursuant to Section 9719 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at 5972 Langport Circle, (south side of Langport Circle, approximately 350 feet east of Greenview Lane) in an R1, Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that the application is a Class I Exemption, California Environmental Quality Act. Mrs. Lucille Starnes was present on behalf of the applicant. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Mrs. Starnes said that they are planning to build a second floor addition over their garage and are not constructing any additional structures. There being no parties to speak further for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the conceptual plans. 2 BZA 6/11/75 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1115 Page 3 ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 75-31 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Findings 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. Condition 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received May 23, 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; . 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. AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-78 Applicant: Lu Anne Kleis To permit the 24-hour care of non -related persons, pursuant to S. 9730.27 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Shorewood Circle, approximately 420 feet'.south of Adams Avenue, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that the project was categorically exempt, California Environmental Quality Act. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 4 The applicant was present at the meeting. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The Board requested evidence that a license for the requested care would be granted by the State of California. The applicant stated that she had received a tele- phone call from the State this date and they informed her that the license was available, but she did not have time to pick it up prior to attending this meeting. Mr. Walter Van Alstyne, a neighbor, said it is an R1 residential neighborhood and that he has a petition from everyone on the street, except for three residents against the application. His petition was submitted for filing with the Board. Another neighbor, Martha Lynch reports that prior occupants had moved residents in during the night who were sometimes women and sometimes men. Several homes in the neighborhood have baby sitting licenses and Mr. R. C. Schweitzer reports that the women from this residence walk up and down the street and frighten the children in the neighborhood.' - The applicant said they are only taking three girls, ages approxi- mately 25 years, who have had emotional problems. The applicant said she will be living in the home herself. The Board explained to those present that as long as the applicant meets the Code requirements, it has no alternative but to approve the request. The Public Hearing was closed. The Board discussed the Conditions of Approval with the applicant. ON MOTION BY LIPPS, SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-78 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 received May 29, 1975 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: . Lot area; . Lot width and lot depth; . Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. Prior to the expiration of the ten-day appeal period, evidence of licensing by the State of California must be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None 1 4 BZA 6/11/75 11 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-70 Applicant: Sid Lance Construction To permit the construction of two (2) tilt -up industrial buildings pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the northwest corner of Research Drive and Product Lane, in an 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. Mr. Lance was present. The Chairman explained that Administrative Review No. 75-70 would be heard in conjunction with Use Permit No. 75-29 and Conditional Exception No. 75-15. The Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Russ Conners, architect, was present on behalf of the applicant and spoke concerning the setbacks having been changed. The new plans have been submitted. The encroachment was reviewed. The Board discussed the fact the applicant does not demonstrate sufficient hardship for his request. Further review seemed to be in order as the Planning Commission should give some direction in regard to an industrial development criteria of this type. There being no further persons to speak for or against the proposal, the Public Hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.75-70 WAS CONTINUED FOR ONE WEEK UNTIL JUNE 25, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-15 Applicant: Sid Lance Construction To permit a nine foot (9') encroachment into the required twenty foot (201) front yard setback, in lieu of S. 9513.2(a) and a reduction in the required parking in lieu of S. 9733.2(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,located on the northwest corner of Research Drive and Product Lane in an M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-15 WAS DENIED BECAUSE NOT SUFFICIENT HARDSHIP WAS DEMONSTRATED BY THE APPLICANT: 5 BZA 6/11/75 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 6 USE PERMIT NO. 75-29 Applicant: Sid Lance To permit a truck loading facility facing a public street, pursuant to S. 9518 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Research Drive and Product Lane, in an 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 75-29 WAS CONTINUED FOR ONE WEEK UNTIL JUNE 25, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-71 Applicant: Sid Lance Construction To permit the construction of an industrial tilt -up building, pursuant to S. 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Graham Street and Research Drive, in an 100 M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the Environ- mental Review Board on March 18, 1974, covers the subject property. Mr. Sid Lance was present, as well as the architect, Russ Connors. The applicant requested a continuance of the application for one week in order to submit revised plans. The Board concurred with this request. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-71 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 25, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-16 Applicant: Sid Lance Construction To permit a ten foot (10') encroachment into the required twenty foot (20') exterior side yard setback, pursuant to S. 9513.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Graham Street and Research Drive, in a 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. 1 6 BZA 6/11/75 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 7 Mr. Lance was present with his architect, Russ Connors. The Public Hearing was opened by.the Chairman. The Board reviewed the plans submitted by the applicant and indicated that they did not demonstrate sufficient hardship to warrant granting of this Conditional Exception. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-16 WAS DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 75-30 Applicant: Sid Lance Construction To permit the installation of truck wells facing a public street, pursuant to S. 9518 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Graham Avenue and Research Drive in an 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Industrial District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application has an EIR'No.73-16 covering it which was approved by the Environmental Review Board on March 18, 1974. Mr. Sid Lance was present. The applicant requested a continuance in order to submit revised plans for this request. The Board concurred. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 75-30 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 25, 1975 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS: 7 BZA 6/11/75 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 8 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-83 Applicant: A. T. Polley To permit the relocation of an existing overhead service, pursuant to S. 9730.9(a)(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Raphael Drive, approximately 340 feet west of Wrightwood Lane, in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. The Board was informed that this application is a Class I categorical exemption, California Environmental Quality Act. D.D. Sikosky was present in behalf of the applicant and stated that the relocation was necessary in order to construct a room addition to the existing structure. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-83 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: (•nn ri i i- i nn c 1. The plot plan received June 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 The Board has considered all guidelines for approval of overhead utilities, and all criteria have been satisfied, pursuant to S. 9730.10 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None. ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-84 Applicant: W. E. Hogue To permit the relocation of an existing overhead service, pursuant to S. 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at 16331 Golden Gate Lane. The application is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act. Mr. W. E. Hogue was present. The Board reviewed the proposal and discussed the Conditions of Approval with Mr. Hogue. 1 8 BZA 6/11/75 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 9 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-84 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Findings The Board has considered all guidelines for approval of overhead utilities and all criteria have been satisfied, pursuant to Section 9730.10 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Conditions 1. The plot plan received June 10, 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. AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None TRACT 8736 Applicant: Frank H. Ayres & Son To approve the landscape plan of said tract located on Memphis Street. The Chairman presented the proposed landscape plan for the Racquet Club in regard to Tract 8736. The Board reviewed it and concurred' on its approval. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR TRACT 8736 RACQUET CLUB WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL EVENT NO. 75-12 Applicant: Angels Home Improvement Center To permit a parking lot sale at 7800 Edinger Street. Mr. Larry Reagan was present on behalf of the applicant. He explained that the applicant desires to have a parking lot sale on July 3, 4, 5, and 6, 1975. The Board discussed the Conditions of Approval with him. 0 BZA 6/11/75 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 11, 1975 Page 10 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 75-12 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The plot plan received June 11, 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: Cope, Crosby, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING ADJOURNED. John Cope Chairman and Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments BZA 6-11-75 Page 10