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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-291 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS CIVIC CENTER 2000 Main Street Basement, Room B-8 WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1975, 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: James W. Palin Bruce Crosby Walt Lipps CITY STAFF PRESENT: Captain Andy Vanderlaan, Fire Department REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 75-56 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. To permit the construction of a 70,000 square foot shopping center pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordi- nance Code, located at the northwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Magnolia Street in a C4, Highway Commercial District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request was granted Exemption Declaration No. 74-135 by the Environmental Review Board on September 10, 1974. Bill Walkup, Roland Wedemeyer, and R. J. Marvick were present to represent the applicant. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Linda Enochs addressed the Board, discussing pedestrian access to the project. She requested that a crosswalk be installed at Leasure Lane for the protection and safety of children who might be using such crosswalk. Mrs. Enochs also discussed the bicycle trail along Atlanta used by students at Gisler Junior High, the proposed lighting of the project, and the signing which could be installed in the streets warning of the crosswalk and the bicycle traffic. Others in the audience requested information from the applicants concerning the architectural treatment and landscaping plans for the project. Mr. Marvick replied that architecture would be projected to tie in with Signals' adult project adjacent to the north; landscaping will be according to City standards and re- quirements. Minutes: Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 2 There being no other persons to speak for or against the project, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. Jim Palin indicated that the revised map now reflects the required 28-foot drive at the rear of the market; areas 8 and 11 at the temporary bank facilities will be required to conform to the minimum 27-foot drive width for turn- ing radius. Bruce Crosby informed the applicants of the minimum 150 feet required to the left turn pockets in Magnolia and Atlanta; he also indicated that the minutes should reflect the fact that the Board requests installation of a crosswalk at Leasure Lane into this facility. Mr. Crosby stated that the City Traffic Engineer had considered the possibility of a southbound left turn pocket on Magnolia Street into the shopping center across Magnolia to the east and determined that such pocket would be too close to the intersection. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 75-56 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 and dated October 29, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. A minimum of 28-foot driveway width shall be provided at the rear of the market. b. Parking layout and design shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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 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. 0 1 P, BZA 10-29-75 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 3 A. 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 land- scaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechani- cal equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen such equipment. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be sub- mitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment 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 and de- tection devices or systems shall comply with the speci- fications 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 De- partments of Fire and Public Works. 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District No. 3 Sewer Annex District. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of buiding permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue shall be improved to the center lines of such rights -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 the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Signs for the development shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for approval. BZA 10-29-75 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 4 C. 2. The left turn north on Magnolia Street shall be a mini- mum of 150 feet in length. 3. Plans for the above shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to the issuance of building permits. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-141 Applicant: Kendall Development Co., Inc. To permit two additional model_ homes to a previously approved model home and sales office complex, pursuant to Section 9730.18 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north and south sides of Woodboro Drive approximately 65 feet from Marber Lane, in an R1, Low Density -Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this project is a categorical exemption, Class III, CEQA, 1970. John Littmann was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the conceptual plan submitted. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, AR NO. 75-141 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated October 16, 1975, shall.be the approved layout. 2. The project shall comply with all provisions of Section 9730.18 of the Huntinaton Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 10-29-75 Page 4 r�l Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-143 Applicant: Drafting Services, (J.C. Yates) To permit the construction of a two -unit development pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 19th Street, approximately 125 feet south of Palm Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, CEQA, 1970. Pete Whitehead was present to represent the applicant. The Board reviewed the conceptual plan and found the application to be in conformance with the Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 15-143 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 October 21, 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 improve- ments in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action 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 land- scaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 3. In accordance with the City's standards and require- ments, an additional two and one-half feet (2-h') of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 1 BZA 10-29-75 Pace 5 Minutes, H.B.Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 6 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. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. All -applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Nineteenth Street and the alley shall be improved to the center lines of such rights -of -way. Said improve- ments shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drain- age, and sewer and water main extensions, in full com- pliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-144 Applicant: Gary D. Potter To permit the construction of a duplex residence pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of 18th Street approximately 100 feet south of Palm Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Resi- dential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 10-29-75 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1915 Page 7 Bruce Crosby requested that a notation be made on the plot plan that the 10-foot setback as indicated is a 7.5-foot setback, and the plan was modified accordingly. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, A.R. 75-144 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 and dated October 22, 1975, shall be the approved layout, as amended thereon. 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 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 standards and require- ments, an additional two and one-half feet (2-1/2') of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Communi- ty 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 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 8 specifications of the Huntington reach 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. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Eighteenth Street and the alley shall be improved to the center lines of such rights -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 the City of Huntington Beach street standards and require- ments. AYES: PALIN,'CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-145 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit the construction of two 5-unit apartment buildings pursuant to Section 9203.2.1.1(h) of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located -on the south side of Stark Street approximately 100 feet from Parkside Lane in an R3,.Medium-Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a ministerial act, exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. i The Board reviewed the proposed plans, discussing patio sizes and access thereto, apparent enclosure of the stairway,,balconies, parking slot dimensions, and the cantilevering of the second story. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-145 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 October 24, 1975, shall be the approved layout. BZA_ 10-29-75 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 9 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 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 standards and requirements, an additional five feet (51) of right-of-way on Stark Street shall be dedicated. 4. 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. 5. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm sys- tems, 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. 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: 1. Stark Street 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 the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 10 C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Patio area for Units A shall be provided along the rear of the units. 2. Units E shall be provided with sufficient balcony area (square footage and dimension) to satisfy the minimum re- quirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 3. Twenty foot to -the -sky clearance shall be provided on the 45-foot Lot-93 of Tract 417. 4. A solid masonry wall shall be provided at the zero set- back-between-Units-E. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: -NONE ABSENT: NONE_ _ ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-146 Applicant: `E.L. James To permit the construction of two tilt -up industrial buildings pursuant to Section-9511 of the -Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Chemical Lane approximately 235 feet from Research Drive, in a.100-M1-A-20,000 Restficted Manufactur- ing District. This request.is covered by EIR No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on -March 18, 1974. Dave Ariss was present at the meeting. In the Board discussion, Jim Palin noted that the space immedi- ately adjacent to the -fence separation -would have to be widened to a minimum of 11!6''_to permit.adequate parking space; this additional area can be taken from the open space requirement, since the project is over -the code in -that regard. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND,SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-146 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received October 28, 1975, shall be -the -approved layout. - In its approval action, the Board of-Zoning,Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: 'a'7A 11ri—'?q-7G1 »,--c•P ' 1"I Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 11 . Traffic circulation and drives; . Parking layout; . Lot areal . 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 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. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 4. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm sys- tems, and any other required fire protection and detection devices shall comply with the specifications of the Hunt- ington 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. AYES: PALIN, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS: CROSBY, LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-11 Applicant: Andy Lacono To permit a revised landscape and screening plan for a 5,328 square foot, one-story commercial retail building, located at the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 110 feet west of Bolsa Chica in a C2, Community Busines District. Mr. Lorbeer, owner of the subject property, was present at the meeting. Secretary Palin informed the Board that the applicant has requested to go with the intensified landscaping provision for screening in an already -approved planter, as presently permitted by code, in preference to the wall treatment. The Board reviewed the proposed plan, noting that the planter is 9 feet instead of the required 10 feet in width. It was also noted that the configuration of the '_ 7M _i^i-29-Itz, Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments October 29, 1975 Page 12 planter was not the same as that shown on the revised plan approved by the Board on October 8, 1975, and the applicant was informed that this second configuration was not permitted. Mr. Lorbeer addressed the Board, stating that the additional two parking spaces allowed by the change in configuration were needed for optimum use of the property; he requested that the Board re- move the condition previously placed on the project regarding parking and asked for approval of his intensified landscaping plan. Mr. Lorbeer was informed that the Board could not amend a prior plot plan through approval of a landscaping plan. ON MOTION BY,PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-11 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 landscaping plan as submitted shall be installed within the confines of the planter area along Warner Avenue as depicted upon the revised plot plan approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on October 8, 1975. 2. The plot plan received,in the Planning Department on October 28, 1975, shall be the approved design for the intensified landscaping, with the modifications as indi- cated thereon. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. UanPes W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments BZA 10-29-75 Page 12