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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-10MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 1976 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 1976, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-7 (Cont. from 2-25-76) Applicant: John F. Pelochino, D.D.S. To permit the remodeling and conversion of an existing service station to an office -professional building, pursuant to Section 9471.4.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Beach Boulevard in a C4, Highway Commercial District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Joe Alfano was present to represent the application. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Secretary Palin informed the Board that a revised plan has been submitted showing relocation of parking in the event that recip- rocal easements can be obtained with the R and B property to the north. Mr. Palin also noted that the plan has not taken into account the ultimate dimension to the centerline of Yorktown. Bruce Crosby added that the ultimate width of the half street will be fifty (50) feet, requiring an additional dedication of eight feet (81) and the moving of the curb and gutter back a distance of ten (10) feet. This will eliminate the new planter shown on the plan, eliminate half of the existing planter, and affect the future addition to the structure as far as setback is concerned. Also, one parking place will be eliminated. The Chairman closed the public hearing. Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 2 The Board discussed the request, including landscaping, parking, and the proposed future addition. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 76-7 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 received March 9, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The plot plan shall reflect the additional eight -foot (8') dedication required on Yorktown Avenue and the relocation of landscaping upon the new site to reflect a minimum of 6 percent. b. If the applicant is successful in obtaining reciprocal easements for ingress -egress over the southerly twenty- seven feet (271) of the R and B Furniture property abutting subject property to the north (see General Con- dition No. 1), the six (6) parking spaces along the northerly property line of subject property shall be positioned to reflect a minimum twenty-seven foot (27') turning radius. c. The plan shall reflect a landscaped strip between the interior parking perpendicular to Beach Boulevard and the six (6) parking spaces along the northerly property line, to protect the side stall from vehicular damage from the other parking spaces. BZA 3-10-76 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 3 d. The design, location, and arrangement of the two (2) parking spaces along the westerly portion of the property shall be deleted and/or relocated to comply with Article 979 for access and proper turning radius. e. The plan shall reflect the future addition at the re- quired ten foot (101) setback from the ultimate right-of-way of Yorktown Avenue. A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. 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 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional eight feet (81) of right-of-way on Yorktown Avenue shall be dedicated. 4. 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 Devel- opment 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 BZA 3-10-76 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 4 detection devices or systems shall comply with the specifications of the Huntington Beach Fire Code._ Plans 'for such -devices and systems 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 build- ing permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Yorktown Avenue on that portion which is to be reconstructed shall be improved to the centerline of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, pav- ing, street trees, street lights, 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. The applicant shall pursue negotiations with R and B Furni- ture store, abutting this property to the north, for a reciprocal agreement for access to the six (6) parking spaces shown along the northerly property line, to facilitate proper access and turning radius. If applicant is unsuccessful in obtaining such reciprocal agreement, those six (6) parking spaces shall be deleted from the plot plan. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-9 Applicant: Doris Martinez To permit the construction of a 33,000 square foot commercial building pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Magnolia Street approximately 1000 feet south of Garfield Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-10 had been granted this project by the Environmental Review Board on March 9, 1976. Doris Martinez and Milt Polsky were present to represent the appli- cation. The Chairman opened the public hearing. BZA 3710-76 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 5 Bruce Crosby noted that existing easements along the southerly and westerly property lines will require setbacks at those loca- tions of fifteen (15) and twenty (20) feet, respectively. The Chairman closed the public hearing. The Board discussed the width of the main drive and the possi- bility of using 901 parking instead of the indicated 600. Pat Spencer said Building has been requiring a minimum of 24-foot width for two-way access drives which also provide parking, in order to maintain proper turning radius and also for Fire Depart- ment access. The drive at the rear of the property was reviewed, with Bruce Crosby noting that there are man -hole covers already installed in the easement at the rear of the subject site, and their location and grade elevation should be indicated on the plan, as well as further information on the depth, location, and size of pipe installed in this easement. Circulation to the rear in order to provide access for service vehicles was also discussed. Mel Ott indicated that the Fire Department will require clear access to the fire hydrants along the south property line of the K-Mart property to the north. It was the consensus of the Board that this request should be continued to permit applicant to submit a revised plan and to allow time for staff to investigate existing easements and the locations of the man -holes in the westerly easement. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER, USE PERMIT NO. 76-9 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-11 Applicant: Alva R. Mapes To permit an addition of a dwelling unit to a site which has a non -conforming yard because of an existing dwelling, pursuant to Section 9719 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Geneva Avenue approximately 85 feet east of Alabama Street in an R2, Medium High Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categ- orical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Alva Mapes was present at the meeting. BZA 3-10-76 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 6 The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak for or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued concerning the legality of the existing structure when it was originally built and whether or not it might have been a converted garage. The existing portion of the structure will be demolished and a new garage constructed at zero setback, which could require a different application to be filed. The Board reviewed the parking requirements, and advised the applicant to submit new drawings for a two -car garage only, with proper dimensions and setbacks shown. Plan shall also reflect the proper turning radius. ON'MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 76-11 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-22 Applicant: L.D. Zehnder To permit the construction of two (2) single-family dwellings pursu- ant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,, located on the southeast corner of 18th Street and Acacia Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Zehnder was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the plan and found it to be in conformance with code, with the exception of the required twenty-seven foot (27') turning radius. The applicant was advised of the Board's requirement for special treatment of the garage roof for the corner unit. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-22 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 plot plan and elevations received March 1, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifica- tion: BZA 3-10-76 Page 6 G E Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 7 If the applicant is unable to obtain offside dedication on the alley, the plan shall be modified to reflect the additional setback required to provide a twenty-seven foot (271) turning radius into the garages. If such modification is necessary, a plan delineating that modification shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development at the time of appli- cation for building permits. 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 two and one-half feet (2-1/21) of right-of- way on the alley and a twenty foot (20') radius at the intersection of Eighteenth Street and Acacia Avenue 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. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Eighteenth Street, Acacia Avenue, and the alley shall be improved to the centerlines of such rights -of -way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street BZA 3-10-76 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 8 drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street stand- ards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The garage facing Acacia Avenue shall be furnished on three sides with a roof designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the street, such as a mansard treat- ment or other architectural design. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-23 Applicant: L.D. Zehnder To permit the construction of two (2) single-family dwellings pur- suant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 20th Street approximately 150 feet south of Palm Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Zehnder was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the application. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan and elevations received March 1, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifica- tion: If the applicant is unable to obtain offside dedication on the alley, the plan shall be modified to reflect the additional setback required to provide a twenty-seven foot (271) turning radius into the garages. If such a modification is necessary, a plan delineating that modification shall be submitted to the Department of Build- BZA 3-10-76 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 9 ing and Community Development at the time of application for building permits. 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 two and one-half feet (2-1/21) of right-of- way on the alley shall be dedicated. 4., Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a cer- tified 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. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Twentieth Street and the alley shall be improved to the centerlines 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, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 3-10-76 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 10 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-24 Applicant: Gary L. Bender To permit the construction of a duplex apartment pursuant to Section 9161.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northeast corner of 17th Street and Acacia Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. No one was present to represent the application. Board discussion of the project ensued. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-24 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 and elevations received March 2, 1976, 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 following plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: Landscaping 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 two and one-half feet (2-1/2') of right-of- way on the alley and a twenty -foot radius at the inter- section of 17th Street and Acacia Avenue shall be dedicated. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certi- fied soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to BZA 3-10-76 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 11 the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Seventeenth Street, Acacia Avenue, and the alley shall be improved to the centerlines 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. A Tentative Parcel Map shall be filed to eliminate the common property line between Lots 2 and 4 of Block 616. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS: SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-5 Applicant: Beach Auto Mart Request for permission for the use of grand opening banners and string pennants for a thirty -day period on property located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Clay Avenue. No one was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the special event request, noting that the application for the grand opening was in order but that the use itself is non -conforming with the conditions of approval imposed at the time of original approval. It was the unanimous opinion that the request be tabled until the Department of Building and Community has acted to bring the use into conformity by having the portion of the building which is in violation vacated. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD WAS AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE APPLICANT TO APPRISE HIM OF THE BOARD'S ACTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 3-10-76 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 10, 1976 Page 12 SIGN REQUEST Applicant: Treat Time Doughnuts Request for a 6 x 8 pole sign for a satellite shop in a previously approved shopping center at 6964 Warner Avenue, at the southwest corner of Warner and Goldenwest Street. The Board reviewed the sign request. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN, THE SUBJECT SIGN REQUEST WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. At the time of the approval of the sign theme for the subject shopping center, a design for wall signs for the satellite shops was approved. 2. It was further stipulated in the original approval that any future request for a pole sign for satellite uses should be large enough to accommodate all or none of such uses. Applicant therefore has two alternatives: a. Use of a wall sign, or b. A new application for a pole sign large enough to accommodate all satellite shops in the center. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. James W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments :df 1