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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-24I MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Civic Center 2000 Main Street Basement, Room B-8 Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1975 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: James W. Palin Bruce Crosby Pat Spencer MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 3 AND SEPTEMBER 10, 1975, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 75-48 (Reconsideration) Applicant: Vince Moorhouse To permit an enlargement of a residence with a non -conforming side yard setback pursuant to Section 9719 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northeast corner of Palm Avenue and Thirteenth Street, in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Applicant has submitted a request for reconsideration of the pre- viously imposed conditions of approval for this project. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, IT WAS DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER THIS REQUEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The Chairman reopened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak for or against the request, the public hearing was closed. Secretary Palin reported that the square footage for the addition to the dwelling has been calculated and is less than one-third of the original structure; additions of this size are specifically exempted from the requirement for street dedication by the Ordin- ance Code. Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 2 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 75-48 WERE. AMENDED BY THE. DELETION OF CONDITION A-2, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. 2. (DELETED) "In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional ten (10) feet of,dedication on Palm Avenue shall be required if building permits are issued prior to the pending amendment to the Master Plan of Streets and Highways (which will redesignate Palm Avenue from an 80-foot secondary to a 60-foot local street); however, if applicant elects to wait un- til City Council has adopted the Master Plan amendment to apply for building permits, the additional ten (10) feet of dedication will no longer be required." AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-17 (In conjunction w/A.R. 75-72) Applicant: William A. Anderson To allow: 1) construction of an industrial building with zero side yards on both interior sides in lieu of Section 9513.1(b)(3), which requires a thirty (30) foot side yard that is opposite a zero side yard; 2) a reduction in the off-street parking re- quirement from 24 to 20 spaces in lieu of Section 9793.2(b); and 3) a waiver of the landscape buffer area requirement of Section 9514.5, which requires such planter area when an industrial use abuts property zoned for community facilities; located on the south side of Research'Lane at the intersection of Producer Lane, in a 100-M1-A-15,000 Restricted Manufacturing District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. William G. Anderson was present at the meeting. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Anderson addressed the Board, stating his reasons for request- ing the Conditional Exception, citing the size and shape of the property itself as justification. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Jim"Palin pointed out areas which should be revised on the plot plan if the exception is approved: revision to reflect the de- BZA 9-24-75 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 3 letion of parking spaces, indication of the landscaping along the front of the property, depiction of the landscaping to be provided on the High School site to offset the deletion of the landscape buffer and placement of the landscaping in conjunc- tion with the zero setback at that location, and indication of placement of the columns of the two-story portion of the build- ing. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The size and shape of the property present a hardship, as this property is the only 100 foot wide lot within the in- dustrial subdivision having less than 100 feet of frontage and located upon a knuckle, which presents access problems. 2. The property to the east and west of the subject site have been approved for construction; the property to the west being constructed having a 44 foot setback from the west prop- erty line of subject property, the property to the east being approved for a condominium development having a zero side yard setback on the east property line of subject property. 3. The view of the property as seen from the street has afforded a visual effect in compliance with the purpose of the zero side yard setback provision. 4. Marina High School has submitted a letter requestinq that the building be designed and located as proposed, in order to afford a future site for a logo identifying the Marina High athletic field. 5. The nature of the use is such that there is not a need for the full 24 parking spaces. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received Septem- ber 16, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Landscaping to be shown on abutting property; b. Landscaping to be shown on the frontage; BZA 9-24-75 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 4 c. Column placement for the parking to be shown; d. Proper dimensions for the 20 allowed parking spaces shall be shown. A plan delineating said modifications 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 ad- ministrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the follwoing issuues 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: 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. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certi- fied soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 4. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire protection 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 [corks. 5. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. BZA 9-24-75 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 5 AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-72 (In conjunction w/C.E. No. 75-17) Applicant: William G. Anderson To permit the construction of an 11,000 square foot industrial building, pursuant to Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located on the south side of Research Lane at the intersection of Producer Lane, in a 100-M1-At-15,000 Restricted Manufacturing District. (Revised Plan) The Chairman informed the Board that this project is covered by EIR No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on March 18, 1974. William G. Anderson was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed and discussed the revised plan. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE REVISED PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-72 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 conceptual plot plan and elevations received Septem- ber 16, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Landscaping to be shown on abutting property; b. Landscaping to be shown on the frontage; C. Column placement for the parking to be shown; d. Proper dimensions for the 20 allowed parking spaces shall be shown. A plan delineating said modifications 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 ad- ministrative file. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: BZA 9-24-75 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 6 . 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: 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. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop.mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certi- fied soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 4. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire protection 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. 5. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-38 Applicant: P.W. McFerran To permit a 5-foot encroachment into the 10 foot required rear yard setback in lieu of Section 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Nancy Drive approxi- mately 130 feet west.of Mark Lane in an R1, Low Density Resi- dential District. Mr. Don Newell was present to represent the application. [l 1 BZA 9-24-75 Page 6 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 7 The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Jim Palin.informed the Board that this request had been improp- erly completed and advertised and could not be heard by the Board until such time as it includes a request for the deletion of open space which would result from the encroachment proposed. The applicant indicated that he was uncertain at this time whether or not he would pursue the request. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 75-38 WAS CONTINUED INDEFINITELY, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-47 Applicant: Sunset Aquatic Yacht Club (by W.I. Kennedy) To permit the establishment of a yacht club pursuant to Section 9692 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 2000 feet west of Algonquin, in an ROS, Recreational Open Space, District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. W.I. Kennedy was present at the meeting. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Kennedy addressed the Board, describing the purpose of the club, hours of operation and number of people expected to use the building, and the parking provisions on site. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Board discussion ensued. The Board took into consideration the expansions of uses which have taken place at the site of the beach club since its original approval and questioned whether or not approval of this request would further degrade the parking ratio. Mr. Kennedy said that the yacht club's use of parking facilities would be minimal and that their lease was a "test lease" to expire on May 31, 1976. He requested that a qualified approval be con- sidered to expire with the term of the lease, when further review could be undertaken. BZA 9-24-75 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 8 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, USE PERMIT NO. 75-47 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 conceptual plot plan and elevations received Sep- tember 5, 1975, shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: • Traffic circulation and drives;:-, . Parking layout; • Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regarding this property. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. This approval of Use Permit No:,75-47 shall become null and void on May 31, 1976 (with the termination of the Yacht Club's lease on the building), at which time appli- cant will be required to file a new application if the use is to be continued. 2. The permitted use is for a meeting place only. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-51 Applicant: Richard Sharp To permit a two -car carport for a single-family residence pur- suant to Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of McFadden Avenue approximately 140 feet west of Cambay Lane in an Rl, Low Density Residential Dis- trict. The Chairman informed the Board that -this project is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Richard Sharp was present at the meeting. BZA 9-24-75 Page 8 j 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 9 The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr. Sharp addressed the Board, explaining the circumstance in which he finds himself: an already constructed carport which does not meet the code. He reported that he had made arrange- ments to have 50 percent of the sides covered and to provide additional storage, hoping to come up to City requirements. There being no other persons to speak for or against the pro- posed project, the Chairman closed the public hearing. The Secretary noted that no request has been made for deviation from the Ordinance Code. The Board reviewed for the applicant some of the requirements of the code for a structure of this kind; e.g., complete finishing of the enclosed portion of the carport, proper roof angle, compatibility of material to the dwelling structure, etc. It was the consensus of the Board that the applicant should meet with Building Department staff to determine what would be needed to bring the structure up to code. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, AND WITH THE CONCUR- RENCE OF THE APPLICANT, USE PERMIT NO. 75-51 WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 8, 1975, TO PERMIT APPLICANT TO MEET WITH STAFF, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-53 Applicant: Vernon L. Frye To permit the establishment of a print shop in an abated 7-11 Store, pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located on the west side of Bushard Street, approxi- mately 180 feet south of Banning Avenue, in -a C4, Highway Commer- cial District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Vernon Frye and Mrs. Frye were present at the meeting. The Chairman opened the public hearing.; Mr. Frye explained the operation light -weight presses, electronic ines would be used, all of which of the print shop, saying that punch tape, and multi-lith mach - would be quiet in their opera- BZA 9-24-75 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 10 tion. Subject site will be used mostly for composition and paste-up, with heavy printing jobs being done elsewhere. Ile noted further that the block wall at the rear of the property would serve to mitigate what noise would result from the opera- tion. There being no other persons present to speak for or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued; considering the adjoining residential uses and the normal working hours of the shop. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 75-53 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received September 16, 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. BZA 9-24-75 Page 10 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 11 B. GENERAL CONDPPION: 1. The hours of operation shall be as indicated by the ap- plicant; i.e., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-135 Applicant: Covington Brothers To permit the establishment of a subdivision model home and sales office complex pursuant to Section 9730.18 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Summerwind Lane at Bay Breeze Drive, in an R1, Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 74-8 granted by the Environmental Re- view Board on March 19, 1974. Barry Zimmerman was present to represent the applicant. The Board reviewed the application. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-135 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 conceptual plot plan received September 11, 1975, shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: . Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regarding this property. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. The applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Section 9730.18 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-24-75 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 12 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-136 Applicant: Jaren R. Waller , To permit a special event sale and outside display of merchan- dise, pursuant to Section 9432.3(a,b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northeast corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street, in a C2 District. Jaren Waller, District Representative for Phillipps Petroleum, was present at the meeting. The Board discussed with the applicant the time period proposed for this operation (October and November, 1975) and the size and location of the bin on which the tire sale is to be advertised. The bin has dimensions of 20' x 8' x 7', and the proposed loca- tions have been depicted on the submitted plot plan. The Board reviewed these locations in light of exposure of the sign to passing traffic and as each would affect sight visibility and internal circulation onsite. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-136 WAS APPROVED FOR THE TIME PERIOD INDICATED BY APPLI- CANT WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE. OF PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received September 12, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifica- tion described herein: Locations No. 3 or No. 4 shall be the location for place- ment of the bin,•with Site No. 3 being the Board's recommendation. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered 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. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. This approval also constitutes approval of the sign as shown on the sketch received September 12, 1975. AYES: PALIN, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CROSBY, SPENCER BZA 9-24-75 Page 12 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 24, 1975 Page 13 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-11 Applicant: Sid Lance To permit the consolidation of two lots into one parcel, pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, loc- ated on the west side of Container Lane, 200 feet south of McFadden Avenue, in a 100-M1-A-20,000 Restricted Manufacturing District. This project is covered by EIR No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Donald Simons was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the request and discussed the suggested condi- tions of approval. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-11 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 PARCEL FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on September 16, 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. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 4. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. �J J m s W. Palin, Secretary oard of Zoning Adjustments AMR