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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-31MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1975 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, DON MOORE, ANDY VANDERLAAN MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1975, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS - SCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 75-65 Applicant: Frank Clendenen To permit the construction of a 124-unit apartment building pursu- ant to Sections 9162.3.1 and 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street ap- proximately 1000 feet south of Warner Avenue in both an R2 and r3 Medium and Medium -High Density Residential Districts. Frank Clendenen and Doris Martinez were present at the meeting. The Chairman reopened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak on the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. Secretary Palin briefly reviewed the prior considerations on this project; new conceptual layouts A and B have been submitted by the applicant and were reviewed by the Board. It was the consensus of the Board that Exhibit A would be the more desirable layout be- cause of smaller asphalt surface, more desirable street sections (in some cases the street sections in Exhibit B would be above the elevations of rear yards of the units), and less impact to the neighboring R1 developments. The Board discussed street widths and grades for Exhibit A; also discussed was use of intensified land- scaping and berming at the curve on the most southerly drive. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 75-77 WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes, H.B . Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 2 AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, USE PETUIIT NO. 75-65 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING 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 plot plan and elevations received December 31, 1975, Exhibit A, shall be the approved layout, subject to the mod- ifications described herein: a. Width of the streets on both the southerly and northerly portions of the project shall be increased to 24 feet; b. Width of the easterly street shall be increased to a min- imum of 33 feet, in order to allow for parallel parking; C. Both landscaping and berming shall be designed around the curve to screen headlights from intruding into the R1 property adjacent to the project. 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 ap- proved 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; BZA 12-31-75 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 3 . 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 landscap- ing specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 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 sys- tems, and any other required fire protection and detection devices or systems shall comply with the specifications of the Huntinqton 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 San- itation District #3 Sewer Annex District. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall have further review of the garages on the east, north, and south property lines, both for height and architectural treatment of the garages located at zero setback on the easterly property line and for review of the treatment on the break in the pad elevations of the gar- ages on the northerly side of the development. 2. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, the in- sulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air conditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 3. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be diso_osed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. BZA 12-31-75 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 4 4. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the loca- tion of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 5. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. 6. All structures proposed for construction within this project shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indi- cated by the geologist's report. 7. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 8. Use of energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor lamps, should be considered in parking lots and recreational areas. 9. Crime prevention techniques should be applied to the design aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.). AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 75-68 Applicant: S.I.S. Investment Company To permit the establishment of a worm farm on vacant portion of the Edison Substation property pursuant to Section 9511.2(c) of the Hunt- ington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Graham Street and Edinger Avenue in a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manufacturing District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Ex- emption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Frey was present to represent the application. The Chairman opened the public hearing. The applicant addressed the Board explaining nature of the project and how access thereto is planned. There being no other persons present to speak for or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. . The Board reviewed the proposal and the conditions of approval, taking into consideration parking, landscaping, and street improvements. BZA 12-31-75 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 5 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, USE PERMIT NO. 75-68 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 December 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. 2. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. All parking for the use shall be provided onsite behind screening. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-14 Applicant: Secure Equity Enterprises, Inc. To permit a two -lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Lynn Street approximately 650 feet north of Warner Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 75-82 was granted for this request by the Environmental Review Board on December 30, 1975. Ron Winterburn was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the proposed division of land. BZA 12-31-75 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 6 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 75-82 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY,SPENCE.R NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 75-14 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING 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 Department on December 8, 1975, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the De- partment of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Lynn Street 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 developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 7. Subdivider shall comply with all applicable City ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Con- tact the Department of Public Works for additional informa- tion.) 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Future units to be constructed upon this property shall be sub- ject to the following: BZA 12-31-75 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 7 1. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning, insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air con- ditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively. 2. 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. 3. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 4. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a re- port indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the project property. 5. 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. 6. Calculations for footings and structural members to with- stand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 7. Crime prevention techniques should be applied to the design aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.). AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-92 Applicant: Norman Wallenfang Revised plan reflecting two units in lieu of a previously approved four -unit apartment building, pursuant to Section 9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 19th Street approximately 100 feet north of Orange Avenue in an R3 Medium -High Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mike Conder was present to represent the application. BZA 12-31-75 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 8 Secretary Palin noted that the expiration date of this previously granted Administrative Review is January 16, 1976; this would make it extremely difficult for applicant to meet the time constraints. He reviewed with the applicant's representative various alternative methods of handling this request, and pointed out that the pending extension of the Specific Plan area to the project location would permit individual conveyance of these two units on 25-foot lots if the application is filed under that Specific Plan. However, if this revised plan is processed, or if a new application is filed for the duplexes before adoption of that Specific Plan extension, no separate conveyance would be possible. After consideration, Mr. Conders requested withdrawal of'this re- quest at this time. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 74-92 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-161 Applicant: William F. Lloyd To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment building pursuant to Section 9201.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of 18th Street and Olive Avenue in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Allen Allbright and William Lloyd were present at the meeting. Bruce Crosby noted that the plan should be revised to reflect the required 20-foot property line radius. The Board reviewed the rec- reational areas provided and the locations of the trash areas. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-161 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: f 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received December 22, 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: BZA 12-31-75 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 9 a. The 20-foot required property line radius at the intersec- tion shall be shown. A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modification 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. 2. A parcel map shall be filed for lot consolidation to eliminate the lot line between Lots 1 and 3 of Block 318. 3. All oil operations either existing or prior shall be abandoned to City and State standards. 4. Street dedication shall be in compliance with all requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Depart- ment of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 6. 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. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build- ing permits. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 12-31-75 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 10 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-167 Applicant: John A. and Linda Thomas To permit the establishment of a crane and truck storage yard pur- suant to Section 9511(2) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Goldenwest Street approximately 270 feet north of Garfield Avenue in an M1-A-CD and Ml-O, Restricted_ and Light Manufacturing Districts. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, Environmental Quality Act, 1970. A letter has been received from the applicant requesting withdrawal of this Administrative Review. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-167 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-171 Applicant: Seymour Construction Company To permit the establishment of a construction office in an existing building and storage yard, pursuant to Section 9531.1(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Slater Avenue approximately 165 feet east of Nichols Lane in an Ml, Light Manufacturing District. Edwin Seymour was present at the meeting. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Bruce Crosby pointed out that a parcel map had been recorded on this property in June of 1975, dividing it into four parcels. The present applicant is filing for Parcel No. 1, planning to use the presently existing structure on that lot and develop Parcel No. 2 at a later date. The Board discussed street dedication and improvement, setbacks, parking, and landscaping. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 75-171 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: 1. The conceptual plan for Parcel No. 1, received December 19, BZA 12-31-75 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 11 1975, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations described herein: a. A minimum of four (4) onsite parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with the turning radius as re- quired in Article 979. This parking -shall be screened and landscaped in conjunction with provisions of said' Article. b. Screening of the yard shall be established at a mini- mum front setback of ten (10) feet from the ultimate right-of-way. The area between this screening and the ultimate right-of-way shall be in landscaping. 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. 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. Proper dust control shall be exercised on the subject property through the use of oiling and/or gravel to keep dust at a minimum. 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 BZA 12/31/75 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments December 31, 1975 Page 12 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 $3 Sewer Annex District. 8. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build- ing permits. 9. All required street improvements and dedication shall be made in compliance with applicable providions of Division 9. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS: FINAL TRACT NO. 8248 (Portion of Tentative Tract 7155) Applicant: A.J. Hall Corporation Landscaping plan as required by previous conditions of approval. The Board reviewed the landscape and irrigation plan submitted, which has also been reviewed by the Department of Public Works. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR TRACT NO. 8248 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ames W. Palin, Sec etary Board of Zoning Adjustments : df