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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-13MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Civic Center 2000 Main Street Basement, Room B-8 Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1975 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: CITY STAFF pprgRTTT Jim Palin Bruce Crosby Walt Lipps Andy Vanderlaan MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY 30, 1975, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 75-8 (Continued from August 6, 1975) Applicant: Lanny E. Ludwick To permit the construction of a six -unit apartment building, pur- suant to Section 9162.3.1 of the Huntinc-ton Reach Ordinance Code; located on the west side of Ash Street, approximately 385 feet south of Cypress Avenue, in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application was granted Negative Declaration No. 75-15 by the Environmental Review Board on July 22, 1975. John King was present to represent the application. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. King noted that the plans have been revised in general agree- ment with the Board's previous recommendations, providing physical attachment of buildings, improving access into the units, and re- ducing the circulation areas from garages to living structures. Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1975 Page 2 There being no one else to speak for or against the proposed project, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Board discussion ensued. Bruce Crosby pointed out that there is an existing power pole not shown on the revised plan which will require relocation; and also four mature eucalyptus trees on the site. Mr. King agreed to provide an overlay of the revised plan showing the location of the above features. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 75-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received August 12, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: A plan delineating a relocation of the power pole and indicating the location of the four eucalyptus trees on - site shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modifications 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 ,ction regarding this property. 2. The following plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: 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. 3. In accordance with the City's Master Plan of Streets and Highways, an additional seven feet W) of right-of-way on Ash Street shall be dedicated. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certi- fied soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to BZA 8/13/75 Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1975 Page 3 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 det- ection devices or systems shall comply with the specifi- cations of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. Plans for such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Depart- ment and shall be subject to approval by the Departments of Fire and Public Works. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sani- tation District No. 3 Sewer Annex District. 8. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: Ash Street 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 compli- ance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-97 (Continued from August 6, 1975) Applicant: Fotomat Corporation To permit the establishment of a photo service building, pursuant to Section 9430.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Magnolia Street, approximately 150 feet north of Adams Avenue in a C2, Community Business District. The Chairman informed the Board that this project is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Don Paulin was present to represent the application. Jim Palin noted that the applicant has now relocated the building on the property in a manner which will provide smoother traffic flow, permitting cars to enter the facility and move directly out BZA 8-13-75 Page 3 a Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1975 Page 4 into the two-way traffic lanes. He also requested authority from the Board to contact Mr. Snyder, the owner of the property, to make an attempt to obtain compliance with the Ordinance Codes for landscaping on the 25-foot unimproved strip of property in the shopping center. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Palin should attempt to obtain such compliance. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-97 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received August 11, 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. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-31 Applicant: Fred M. Heller To permit four minor encroachments into the required side yards in lieu of Section 9103.2.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of 13th Street, approximately 175 feet west of Main Street, in an R1 Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this application is a Categ- orical Exemption, Class V. California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Fred M. Heller was present at the meeting. The Chairman opened the public hearing. The applicant addressed the Board, stating his reasons for request- ing the variances. There being no other persons present to speak BZA 8-13-75 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, August 13, 1975 Page 5 for or against the proposed project, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Board discussion ensued. Jim Palin pointed out discrepancies in the dimensions between the submitted floor plan and the site plan. The Board discussed required setbacks, turning radius into the garage, and size and configuration of the lot. It was noted that a two -car garage (as required by code) could be set on the lot with no necessity for a variance in setback, and that granting the exception to permit the three -car garage would be granting special privilege without sufficient justification or proof of hardship having been shown. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-31 WAS GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan, floor plans, and elevations re- ceived July 30, 1975, shall be the approved layout, sub- ject to the modifications described herein: a. Approval for dwelling unit only for those encroach- ments which are in compliance with submitted floor plans. b. Encroachments on garage portion of request are denied. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to th .ceptual 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 standards, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on each alley abutting subject property shall be dedicated. 3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: The alley right-of-way shall be improved in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements: BZA 8-13-75 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 6 (C.E. No. 75-31) AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-100 Applicant: Ken Cooper To permit the construction of a 12-unit apartment building, pur- suant to Section 9231.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southeast corner of Olive Avenue and 19th Street in an R4, High Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 75-57 had been granted by the Environmental Review Board for this request on August 5, 1975. Ken Cooper was present to represent the application. Jim Palin informed the Board that there are discrepancies in the plot plan regarding number of parking stalls and parking ratios, projections of balconies, and provisions for open space; he re- quested a continuation for clarification of those points. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, AND WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-100 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 1975, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-106 Applicant: Sand Dollar Development, Inc. To permit the consu-uction of a 6,300 square foot office building, pursuant to Section 9471.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Glencoe Street and Beach Boule- vard, in a C4, Highway Commercial District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 75-58 was granted for this project by the Environmental Review Board on August 12, 1975. Steve Hawkins and Randy Blanchard were present to represent the application. Board discussion ensued, including the turning radius into the parking stalls under the cantilevered portions of the building and the problems the proponent sees in providing the required 18' en- croachment. BZA 8-13-75 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 7 Bruce Crosby indicated that he would prefer to see a revised plan incorporating the above changes, rather than imposing them as conditions on the map. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, AND WITH THE CONCUR- RENCE OF THE APPLICANTS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-106 WAS CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 1975, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-112 Applicant: D-Ambra, Inc. To permit the relocation of an existing overhead electrical ser- vice, pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Steiner Circle, approximately 280 feet south of Armada Drive in an R1, Low Density Residential District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-111 Applicant: Medford Wichlaz To permit an increase of an existing overhead electrical service, pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Tripp Circle, approximately 250 feet north of Brush Drive, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-115 Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. J. Todd To permit the relocation of an exi: L_ _., c verhead electrical ser- vice, pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east site of Sherbeck Lane, approximately 310 feet north of Edinger Avenue, in an R1, Low Density Residen- tial District. APT4INISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-116 Applicant: Paul's Construction To permit the relocation of an existing overhead electrical ser- vice, pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located on the west side of Moontide Circle approxi- mately 250 feet south of Adams Avenue in an R1, Low Density Residential District. BZA 8-13-75 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 8 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-117 Applicant: Alamo Center . To permit the relocation of an existing overhead electrical ser- vice pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Audrey Drive approximately 200 feet east of Tomas Lane, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-118 Applicant: Paragon Builders To permit the relocation of an existing overhead electrical ser- vice pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Robinwood Drive approximately 250 feet east of Bolsa Chica Road in an Rl, Low Density Resi- dential District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-121 Applicant: David Pauley To permit the relocation of an existing overhead electrical ser- vice pursuant to Section 9730.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Krepp Drive at Waterbury Lane, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Secretary Palin informed the Board that a new procedure has been set up to handle applications for certain electrical permits - directly in the Department of Building and Community Development, and action on those applications will no longer be required by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS NOS. 75-112, 75-114, 75-115, 75--116, 15-1i7, 75-118, and 75-121 WERE WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST Or THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Refunds of permit fees for the above applications will be processed through the Finance Department. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-111 Applicant: John D. King To permit deletion of previously granted Conditions of Approval for this project, said project consisting of a 14,000 square foot industrial building pursuant to Section 9511 of the FiuntingtOTI BZA 8-13-75 Page 8 Minutes, H.B.'Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 9 Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southwest corner of Chemical Lane and McFadden Avenue in a 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Manu- facturing District. Dave Ariss and John King were in attendance to present the request, asking that the requirements for improvement of McFadden and the construction of the wall along the westerly property line be re- moved from the Conditions of Approval on Administrative Review No. 75-111. These two conditions were both conditions of approval on Tract 6948, and will be installed as required by the devel- opers of the industrial park. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE BOARD DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-111 FOR MODIFICATION TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE DELETIONS TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW N0, 75-111 WERE MADE AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESCINDED: 1. McFaddden Avenue shall be improved to the center line of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with such plans as may be approved by the City. 2. The wall construction along the - ,�-rr�rly property line shall be constructed prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-8 Applicant: Robert R. Potter To permit a two -lot subdivision pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 135 feet north of Constantine Drive, in a C4, Highway Commercial District and an R3, Medium -High Residential District. Secretary Palin informed the Board that this request is a reactiva- tion of Division of Land No. 74-6, made at the request of the BZA 8-13-75 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 10 Planning Department to bring the parcel map line into compliance with the zoning lines on the property. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on August 9, 1975, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Beach Boulevard and Hoyt Lane shall be dedicated to City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcels are devel- oped (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcels). 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are devel- oped (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said par- cels) . 6. All utilities shall be instailed unaerground at the time said parcels are developed. 7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information.) 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-13-75 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 11 S^ECTAL 1 VT71T No. 75-19 Applicant: Porsche Club of America To permit the use of a City parking lot for the purpose of a Pentathalon to be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 1975, in the Municipal parking lot, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. The Board discussed the request, including the size of the area re- quired and the necessity of making sure that the lot is clear for the day of the use. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 75-19 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 2. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 3. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the Fin- ance Department five (5) days prior to the event. 4. All participants shall sign a waiver of liability prior to taking part in the auto rally. 5. The sponsor shall make arrangements with the City to make sure that the required parking lot area is clear and avail- able for use on the day of the Pentathalon. 6. The Board stipulates that the reL_LuU' of use shall be no longer than that indicated in the application (i.e., 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 1975). AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SIGN REQUESTS Applicant: Home Federal Savings and Loan To permit two 6' x 12' identification signs located within the setback to face onto Mansion Avenue and Goldenwest Street, respec- tively, located at 811 Mansion Avenue, Huntington Beach. BZA 8-13-75 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 12 Board discussion included consideration of size and type of signs, setbacks and sight clearance, and the temporary,. nature of the use proposed. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE SIGN REQUEST WAS AP- PROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plan submitted shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifications: a. Sign No. 2, the sign proposed to face onto Mansion Avenue, shall be restricted in size to no more than 50 square feet. Sign No. 1 is approved for the requested 6' x 12.5' dimensions. b. The City Traffic Engineer shall review the placement of the sign to be located facing Mansion Avenue, specifically for sight clearance. 2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-25 Applicant: Lee Electric Sign Company To permit the location of a free-•:;tanding sign within five feet of an interior property line in lieu of the required 20 feet, per Section 9763.3(a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and to permit a 3-foot .-eduction of the required 10-foot ground clearance per Section 9763.3(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Gothard Street, approximately 100 feet north of Edinger Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Jim Mahoney, representing the shopping center, was present and submitted a revised sign plan for this previously denied Condi- tional Exception. Mr. Mahoney asked that the Board reconsider the Conditional Exception in light of the revised plan, and explained his reasons for the request. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE BOARD VOTED TO RE- CONSIDER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-25, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: BZA 8-13-85 Page 12 I 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 13, 1975 Page 13 AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Board discussion ensued, and it was again determined that the ap- plicant had not shown sufficient hardship to justify the granting of the conditional exception. It was further determined that the applicant should pursue relocation of the sign in accordance with the Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-25 WAS DENIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. �ts BZA 8-13-85 Page 13