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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-12[i 1 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS CIVIC CENTER 2000 MAIN STREET BASEMENT, ROOM B-8 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1975 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: James Palin, Bruce Crosby, Pat Spencer STAFF MEMBERS: Andy Vanderlaan, Fire Department MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 8, OCTOBER 15, AND OCTOBER 22, 1975, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 75-58 Applicant: Standard Oil Company of California To permit the construction of a gas treatment plant pursuant to Section 9686 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located 415 feet south of Garfield Avenue and 495 feet west of Goldenwest Street, in an RA-02-CD, Residential -Agricultural combined with Oil Production District. Secretary Palin informed the Board that a request has been received from the applicant requesting continuance of this item. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, USE PERMIT NO. 75-58 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 1975, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-61 Applicant: Business Properties To permit the construction of a 125,000 square foot shopping center pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Adams Avenue approximately 200 feet east of Brookhurst Street, in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 2 The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 75-66 had been granted for this project by the Environ- mental Review Board on November 11, 1975. Charles Ball was present to represent the application. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Barbara Mc Conville, resident of Meredith Gardens, spoke in opposition to the project. She said that it was the concern of the residents in the area that the total piece of property should be developed at the same time because it was feared that the residual piece would become an eyesore. Ms. McConville also indicated her feeling that there is already ample commercial development at this intersection. George Taze, from Meredith Gardens Homeowners' Association, also addressed the Board, requesting more information on what the applicant is planning and how it differs from the project which was previously proposed for this parcel. Charles Ball responded to their remarks, explaining the econ- omic constraints which would make it difficult to develop the total parcel all at once. He reviewed for the benefit of the audience the uses proposed to occupy the center, the proposed landscaping on the south property line planned to screen the project from the adjacent residential, and the proposed future uses and access provided thereto for the residual property. He enumerated some possible uses in the future: nursery, profes- sional offices, dental and medical uses, real estate, etc., all being able to take access from the major access points provided for the first phase of the development. Mr. Ball also indi- cated that it is hoped to begin construction on this first phase in February or March of next year at the earliest. There being no other persons to speak regarding the project, the Chairman closed the public hearing. The Board reviewed the application. Secretary Palin informed the persons who had spoken against the project that there is no way a jurisdiction can mandate that all the property be devel- oped at the same time. He also noted that the second parcel cannot be segregated from the shopping center and developed later under another type of use until proper applications have been filed with the City. Further Board discussion included width and turning radii of access streets; recommendations from the Traffic Department on signaling, medians, and access from the abutting arterials; Fire Department requirements; relocation of a planter area at the main access drive; maintenance of the residual parcel; drainage on the property; and the need for reciprocal easements with the Downey Savings & Loan parcel. BZA 11-12-75 Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 3 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 75-66 WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD, INCORPORATING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS NOS. 4 THROUGH 8, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 75-61 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 plot plan received October 23, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The main access driveway from Adams Avenue shall be redesigned to a minimum width of 28 feet at the rear of the supermarket and shall be provided with a curv- ilinear design immediately south of the controlled entry to facilitate access for emergency vehicles into the development around the peripheral drive. This curvilinear entry drive shall be designed to have a 17-foot minimum inside turning radius. b. This approval has no bearing on the ultimate placement of the signs, nor does it approve the signs as indi- cated on the plan. 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, width, and 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: BZA 11-12-75 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 4 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 mech- anical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. C. A sign program for the total shopping center shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjust- ments for review and approval action. 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 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 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. 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District #3 Annex District. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. A raised median shall be constructed along Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue within the limits of the pro- ject, and the developer shall participate in the costs to the extent of the following percentage of increase in traffic on those arterial highways: Brookhurst: 28% increase Adams Avenue: 11% increase Intersection: 16% increase 2. A fixed time controller at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue shall be replaced by a Type 90 controller, and the developer shall participate in the cost to the extent of the 16% increase generated by this development as noted above. BZA 11-12-75 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 5 3. If the raised medians (and landscaping therein) cannot be constructed at this time, a bond in lieu of such improve- ments shall be posted with the Department of Public Works. 4. Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue shall be improved to the centerlines of such rights -of -way. Such improvements 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. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant shall pursue with the abutting property owner the establishment of reciprocal agreements for ingress -egress to the property. 2. The second phase of this project shall be subject to sepa- rate application for review and approval action by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 3. The parcel of land included in the second phase of this project shall be maintained in a clean and weed -free condition. 4. The majority of the runoff from this project shall be taken to the southeast corner of the property and tied into the existing 21-inch drain line at that location. Such storm drain shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of the Department of Public Works. 5. A catch basin shall be constructed east of the main entry off Adams Avenue and tied into the existing 18-inch line. 6. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air condi- tioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respec- tively. 7. 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. 8. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. 9. All structures proposed for construction within this sub- division shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. BZA 11-12-75 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 6 C. 10. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-148 Applicant: Harbour Pacific Ltd. To permit the relocation of a sales office from Tract 7850 to Tract 8636 pursuant to Section 9730.18 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located in Tract 8636 on the south side of the channel, east of Trinidad Lane approximately 12,000 feet south of Edinger Avenue in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categ- orical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board reviewed the proposal. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-148 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 28, 1975, shall be the approved layout. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. No subsequent application shall be required for the model complex when the applicant is ready to open such complex. A revised plot plan shall be required which shall incorporate all landscaping, fencing, location of models, and parking to serve the facility. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-149 Applicant: Henry T. Maruska To permit the conversion of an existing metal building used for residential housing to a light munufacturing and storage use, BZA 11-12-75 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 7 pursuant to Section 9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Gothard Street approximately 1600 feet south of Talbert Avenue in an M1-CD, Light Manufacturing - Civic District. Mr. Maruska and Fred Smith were present at the meeting. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board discussed the problems presented by the total facility in which the subject proposal is located; these problems included the narrow drives and inadequate circulation presently provided. The files have been researched and all prior approvals and docu- mentation refer to a total industrial operation as the long-range use of the facility. Therefore, it was felt that this present application should be revised to lend itself to that future, permanent development. This approach was discussed with the applicant, and he agreed to a continuance to permit the staff to contact Mr. Fujita, the property owner, to attempt to develop a plan for phasing in im- provements on the total parcel. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-149 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 1975, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-151 Applicant: RTM West, Inc. (dba Arby's) To permit the establishment of a fast food restaurant in an exist- ing building pursuant to Section 9430.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Brookhurst Street approximately 200 feet south of Garfield Avenue in a C2, Community Business District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mike MacDonald was present to represent the application. Mr. MacDonald addressed the Board, noting that no exterior altera- tions are planned to the existing building. Board discussion ensued, including review of the sign proposal submitted. BZA 11-12-75 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 12, 1975 Page 8 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-151 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: , A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated November 4, 1975, shall be the approved layout, as amended to re- flect the full 6 percent of landscaping as required. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. This approval action also covers the sign plan submitted and dated November 4, 1975, such sign to have an area of no more than 95 square feet and a height of 2416". AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO -FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. JaKr s W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments