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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington'Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1976 - 1:15 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY,. LIPPS
CITY STAFF PRESENT: CHUCK BURNEY, FIRE DEPARTMENT
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
USE PERMIT NO. 76-14 (Copt. from 3-17-76)
Applicant: W. Sterling Buck & Associates
To permit the construction of a 240-unit apartment complex pursuant
to -Section 9162.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located
at the southwest corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Heil Avenue in an
R2, Medium Density Residential District..
Secretary Palin reported that a request has been received for the
continuance of this item.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS; USE PERMIT NO. 76-14 WAS
TABLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO PERMIT REVISED PLANS
TO BE SUBMITTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 932, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-36
Applicant: The 8uccola Company
To permit the construction of a 90,000 square foot shopping center
pursuant to Section 9430,.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located at the southwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Beach
Boulevard ina C2, Community Business District.
The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-24
has been granted this request by the Environmental Review Board on
April 20, 1976.
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April 28, 1976
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Secretary Palin reported that a letter has been received from the
applicant requesting a 30-day continuance on this item to permit
reassessment of the layout and location of building.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
76-36 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MAY 26, 1976, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-17
Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park
To permit an approximate 12-foot reduction in the required land-
scaping of a side yard setback in lieu of Section 9513.1 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner
of Graham Street and Commercial Drive in an M1-A, Restricted
Manufacturing District.
The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Dave Ariss was present to
represent the applicant and addressed the Board, explaining that
land -to -building ratio on this particular lot and the difficulty of
building placement because of the restriction of no access from
Graham Street were the reasons for the reduced setback request.
There being no other persons present to speak on the proposed pro-
ject, the public hearing was closed.
Board discussion ensued, and it was noted that the adjoining build-
ing also had restraints in location because of an existing storm
drain down the entire westerly edge of the property. It was also
noted that the Planning Commission has approved reinsertion of the
provisions for reduced landscaping where a building is not constructed
at setback.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 76-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. Granting of this conditional exception does not constitute a
privilege but only grants a use consistent with other parcels
in the area.
2. The provision to allow the 10-foot setback was inadvertently
omitted from the re -write of the code provisions.
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3. The Planning Commission has instructed staff to reinsert the
10-foot setback provision into the ordinance code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received April 20, 1976, shall be the approved
layout, reflecting the 10-foot setback on the parking.
In,its appr.ovat 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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-44 (Reconsideration)
Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park
To consider a revised plot plan for a previously approved permit
for two single -story, tilt -up industrial buildings pursuant to
Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at
the northwest corner of McFadden Avenue and Graham Street in
a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manufacturing District.
This project is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City
Council on March 18, 1974.
Dave Ariss was present at the meeting.
Mr. Ariss explained that the change in setback as approved in
Conditional Exception No. 76-17 has required revision in the
plot plan to reflect said change.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE REVISED PLOT PLAN
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-44 WAS APPROVED WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BF. COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE: OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The revised plans received and dated April 20, 1976, shall
be the approved layout, reflecting the 10-foot setback on
the parking.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions
of approval previously imposed by the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ments on this request on April 7, 1976
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 76-19
Applicant: Donald P. Jones
To permit the construction of an 18,000 square foot commercial shopping
center pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 250
feet north of Warner Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District.
The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-29
was approved for this project by the Environmental Review Board on
April 27, 1976.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. George McCracken and Donald
Jones were present at the meeting. The applicant addressed the
Board explaining reasons for layout of the project. There being no
other persons present to speak for or against the proposed project,
the public hearing was closed.
The ensuing Board discussion considered possible redesigning of drives
to eliminate single -stacking of parking, ownership of adjacent
property, and existence of easements on the subject site. Bruce
Crosby advised the applicants of -the new driveway standards which
will be imposed upon their project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 76-29 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS USE PERMIT NO. 76-19 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
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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. Tho 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 and elevations received April 7,
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 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 mechanical
equipment and shall delineate the type of material pro-
posed to screen said equipment.
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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 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 Sani-
tation District No. 3 Sewer Annex District.
7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Beach Boulevard shall be improved to the centerline 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.
C. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The driveway treatment for this project shall be to the
approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
2. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioninq,
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, re-
spectively.
3. 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.
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4. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at
the location of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be
stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities,
water heaters, and central heating units.
5. Use of energy -saving lighting, such as high-pressure
sodium vapor lamps, should be considered in parking lots
and recreation areas.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY. LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 76-20 (In Conjunction w/CE 76-15
Applicant: McCulloch Architects
To permit the remodeling of an existing structure and establishment
of a restaurant pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway
in a C4, Highway Commercial District.
The Chairman informed the Baord that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Bill McCulloch and Bob
Lannon were present to represent the application. The applicants
indicated to the Board that they are negotiating to purchase the
property to the south of subject property to provide additional
parking for the use. There being no other persons to speak in re-
gard to this project, the public hearing was closed.
Bruce Crosby reported that the dimensions on the assessor's map
and the submitted plot plan show a difference of five feet, due
to conflicting surveys on the centerline of Pacific Coast Highway,
and that research will be required to determine correct centerline.
He also noted that there exists a five-foot sidewalk easement on
the property. The Board discussed whether or not this would
affect the layout and parking for the project. Applicants were
given a copy of a 1963 survey map, and in turn submitted to the
Board a copy of their title report with the legal description
upon which they had based their plot plan. Staff will complete
research to establish centerline.
Further discussion by the Board included landscaping, parking
yield, and turning radius.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 76-20
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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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. Proac?rty 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 and elevations received April 13,
1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the'modifi-
cations described herein:
a. The compact parking spaces located immediately adjacent
to the main entry shall be relocated to the area cur-
rently shown with standard size parking spaces and the
standard spaces shall be delineated in the area immediately
adjacent to the main entry for purposes of parking
convenience.
b. The plan shall incorporate the proper property dimen-
sions to the centerline of Pacific Coast Highway, and
the proper location and dimension of sidewalks and
setback areas.
A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted
to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval
action.
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 improvement$ in the
immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
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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 mechanical
equipment and shall delineate the type of material pro-
posed 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 the Departments of Fire and
Public Works.
4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build-
ing permits.
5. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler sys-
tems, 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.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION
1. Pacific Coast Highway shall be improved to the centerline 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.
C. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The valet parking shall be an on -going requirement of the
facility. Should at any future date this valet parking be
terminated, the compact parking spaces shall be replaced
with a like number of spaces of standard size and dimension
with the required turning radius, to be provided upon the
subject property or upon property immediately adjacent -
thereto in compliance with the requirements for on -site
parking contained in Article 979 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
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AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: -NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-15 (In Conjunction w/UP 76-20)
Applicant: Mc Culloch Architects
To permit a reduction in required parking space size for 25 percent
of the -parking. Required is 9' x 19' per Section 9791(d); provided --
716" x 151. Property is located on the north side of Pacific Coast High-
way approximately 1200 feet west of Anderson Street in a C4, High-
way Commercial District.
The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Bill McCulloch and Bob
Lannon were present at the meeting. The applicants addressed the
Board, citing the configuration and size of the parcel as justifi-
cation for the request for the exception. They also explained their
intention to use valet parking for the project. There being no
other persons to speak for or against the proposed project, the
public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the proposal in light of the Planning Commission's
recently expressed policy of not allowing reduced parking for com-
mercial establishments. It was noted, however, that such policy had
not taken use of valet parking into consideration. The Board also
considered the size and configuration of the parcel, the location
of the proposed reduced spaces in the front of the use (where they
would be most likely to be used by standard -size automobiles), and
any possible effects failure of the proponents to obtain the adjacent
property to the south would have on this project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 76-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The,size and shape of the subject property make it impossible to
provide standard size automobile parking spaces on both sides
of the driveways because of the extreme narrow depth and triangular
shape of the property.
2. Requirement to provide standard parking spaces only would reduce
the -number of parking spaces far below that which is required;
by,utilizing 18 compact parking spaces on the site, the applicant
is able to comply with parking requirements of the.Ordinance
Code.
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3. The landscaping provisions within the parking area far exceed
the minimum requirement of 6 percent and is considered by the
City as an acceptable trade-off to blacktopped area for the use
of compact parking.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received April 13, 1976, shall be
the approved layout, subject to the modifications described
herein:
a. The compact parking spaces located immediately adjacent
to the main entry shall be relocated to the area cur-
rently shown with standard size parking spaces and the
standard spaces shall be delineated in the area immedi-
ately adjacent to the main entry for purposes of parking
convenience.
b. The plan shall incorporate the proper property dimen-
sions to the centerline of Pacific Coast Highway, and
the proper location and dimension of sidewalks and
setback areas.
A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to
the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval
action.
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 adminsitrative action regarding this property.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The valet parking shall be an on -going requirement of the
facility. Should at any future date this valet parking be
terminated, the compact parking spaces shall be replaced
with a like number of spaces of standard size and dimension
with the required turning radius, to be provided upon the
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subject property or upon property immediately adjacent
thereto in compliance with the requirements -for onsite
parking contained in Article 979 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 76-21
Applicant: Burman. Oil and Gas Company
To permit modification of an existing natural gas processing fac-
ility pursuant to Section 9552(N) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the south side of Garfield Avenue, approximately
2500 feet west of Edwards Street in an M2-0, Industrial District
combined with Oil.
The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration 76-28 was
granted to this request by the Environmental Review Board on -
April,20, 1976.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Bill Woods and John Iskin
were present to represent the application. The applicants explained
the proposed modernization of the existing plant; installation of
the new stratified unit will occur within City limits - removal of
structures will occur in County territory.
The Board reviewed types of equipment to be used and the noise levels
from the operation. Fire access was also discussed, and the appli-
cants stated there is access both from the north and south with another
direct access through the lease from Pacific Coast Highway.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 76-28 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-21 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;
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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 recieved March 31, 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. 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 dev-
ices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shall be
subject to approval by the Departments of Fire and Public
Works.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. 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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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USE PERMIT NO. 76-23
Applicant: Robert F. Maguire
To permit establishment of a commercial/retail center of approxi-
mately 55,000 square feet on property that is zoned C4 (Highway
Commercial) located north of Pacific Coast Highway, approximately
1100 feet west of Admiralty Drive.
The Chairman informed the Board that this use is covered by Envir-
onmental Impact Report No. 75-1 (Huntington Harbour Capacity Study)
approved by the City Council January 5, 1976.
The public hearing on this project was opened and closed, with no
one present to comment on the proposal.
Secretary Palin stated that, since there are presently a Tentative
Tract, a Conditional Exception, and a Conditional Use Permit
pending before the Planning Commission on the total project of
which this request is a part, it is deemed advisable to refer this
request to that body in order that they may have a comprehensive
package for review.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 76-23 WAS
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING MEETING OF MAY 4, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-11
Applicant: Foxx Development Corporation
To permit a four (4) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.1
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of
Huntington Street, approximately 260 feet south of Yorktown Avenue
in an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-30
was approved by the Environmental Review Board on April 27, 1976, for
this project.
Bob Jarrard was present to represent the application.
The Board reviewed the request with the applicant, discussing align-
ment of streets and alternative methods of taking access to Parcels 1
and 2; effects on the drainage basin were also reviewed. The applicant
was instructed by Bruce Crosby that his final map should eliminate the
lot lines presently indicated on Parcel No. 4.
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ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 76-30 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-11
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF ArPROVAL:
A. TO BE COIPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS
FOR ANY PURPOSE:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department
on April 7, 1976, shall be the approved layout (with the
amendments as noted thereon).
2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the
Department of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange
County Recorder.
3. Whitesands Drive, Huntington Street, and Street "A" shall
be dedicated to City standards at the time said parcels
are developed.
4. Whitesands Drive, Huntington Street, and Street "A" 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.
5. 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.
6. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water system at the time said parcels are developed.
7. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are developed.
8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcels are developed.
9. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
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10. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district at the time said parcels are developed.
11. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Planning Department.
12. 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 conditioning is
to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior
walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respectively.
13. 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.
14. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the
location of clothes dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed
in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters,
and central heating units.
15. If development takes place on Parcel No. 4, a new environmental
application shall be submitted to cover that development.
16. During grading operations, no fill is to be spread into the
drainage basin on Parcel No. 4, and a means to prevent
siltation into Parcel No. 4 shall be inherent in the design
of the project.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-3
Applicant: Barker & Ott, Architects
To permit a plot plan amendment revising the parking layout of a
previously approved plan pursuant to Section 9811.4 of the Hunt-
ington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northeast corner of
Springdale Street and Heil Avenue in an R1, Low Density Residential
District.
The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 75-22
has previously been adopted by the Board for the original project.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. John Absmeier of Barker
and Ott was present to represent the application. Mr. Absmeier
addressed the Board, expressing the opinion that closing the exit
on Heil Avenue,and redesigning and reducing the parking for the use
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will result in a better and safer traffic_ pattern for both the
church and the surrounding community and will enable the church
to retain the playground at its present size and configuration.
Father Duffy, Sister Rachel, and others in the audience also
addressed the Board in support of the proposed plot plan amend-
ment. There being no other persons to speak on the proposal,
the public hearing was closed.
Secretary Palin reviewed the layout as originally approved for
this project and noted that the proposed parking revisions seem
inefficient, in that the required turning radius is not shown and
parking is provided in single bank on the drive when double -
banked parking would almost offset the parking which has been
deleted from the original plan. The Board discussed whether or
not the change could be considered substantial, and concluded
that the applicant's assurance that the drive on Bradbury will
remain permanently (even after construction of the future
convent on the site) would improve traffic movements at the inter-
section of Heil and Bradbury and compensate for the deletion of
the Heil Avenue exit. Bruce Crosby informed the applicant of
the new standards which will be applied to the Bradbury Drive
exit.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
76-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The amended plan has provided sufficient access and circulation
for the use.
2. The plan provides for both right and left turn movements at
the intersection of Heil Avenue and Bradbury.
3. The plan has provided an improved layout for ingress -egress to
the use.
4. The revised plan will eliminate an intersection at Heil Avenue,
thereby removing the possible traffic hazard of the conflict
of the intersection and the bike lane along the northerly
boundary line at Heil Avenue. It will also eliminate a pedes-
trian access point, which could possibly create additional
hazards with automobile parking within the bike lane along that
portion of Heil Avenue.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The revised plan received April 8, 1976, shall be the
approved layout, subject to the modifications described
herein:
a. Parking immediately south of the parish hall shall be
deleted from the plan.
b. The drive off Bradbury shall be modified to comply with
standards in effect at the time of approval of this
plot plan amendment.
C. Parking spaces shall be provided along the south side of
the southerly driveway off Bradbury.
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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 76-22
Applicant: Art Lindeke
To permit the establishment of an antique arcade in conjunction with
arcade machine sales and service pursuant to Section 9451 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Main
Street approximately 175 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway in a C3,
General Business District.
The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
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The Chairman opened the public hearing. Art Lindeke was present
at the meeting, and explained the proposed use. Approximately
40 percent of the building will be used for display of antique
machines for sale purposes, with pinball machines, nickleodeons,
etc., in the remainder. There being no other persons to speak
for or against the proposed use, the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the request, considering type of equipment to
be installed, hours of operation and age groups of clientele,
and parking to be provided.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 76-22
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 plan received April 15, 1976, shall be the
approved plan.
2. The applicant shall provide parking to satisfy code require-
ments for that portion of the approved plan designated as
display area.
3. The lease for such parking shall be subject to review and
approval by the City Attorney's office and shall run
concurrently with the leasehold on the building for the
proposed operation.
4. If any minors use the proposed facility, the operator
shall work with the City to insure that the curfew is com-
plied -with.
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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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-12 (Reconsideration)
Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park
Reconsideration of Conditions of Approval for previously approved
two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of
Springdale Street and McFadden Avenue in an M1-A, Restricted
Manufacturing District.
Dave Ariss was present at the meeting. Mr. Arriss addressed the
Board, asking for revisions on the conditions of approval, noting
that the requirement for the sign had been waived by the Planning
Commission and a determination has now been made on the ultimate
width of McFadden Avenue. He also asked that the requirement to
conform to conditions of approval for Tract 6948 be deleted, in light
of negotiations presently under way between the Industrial Park and
the City.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SErmmn BY LIPPS, THE BOARD VOTED TO RECONSIDER
THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-12 BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Board discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-12 WERE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AMENDED 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 April 28, 1976, 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 !.ecorder. Said map shall reflect the ultimate
width of McFadden Avenue at eighty (80) feet.
3. McFadden Avenue and Springdale 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 disposal system at the time said parcels are
developed.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcels are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with
the Planning Department.
10. The property shall be subject to the agreement currently
being consummated between the Huntington Beach Industrial
Park and the City of Huntington Beach in regard to the
improvements to be installed and the development of the
property at Springdale and McFadden.
11. Access rights shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments at the time applications are submitted for
development on these parcels.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-13 (Reconsideration)
Applicant: Huntington Beach Industrial Park)
Reconsideration of a previously approved two (2) lot division of
land pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located at the northeast corner of McFadden Avenue and
Graham Street in an Ml-A, Restricted Manufacturing District.
Dave Ariss was present at the meeting, and asked the Board to delete
Condition No. 10 on the original approval, which tied this map into
the conditions imposed upon the approval of Tract 6948. He
cited the negotiations presently under way between the Industrial
Park and the City of Huntington Beach as justification for his request.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD VOTED TO RECONSIDER
THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-13 BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Board discussion, covering the intent of the original provisions, ensued.
Secretary Palin noted that, since the ultimate width of McFadden has
now been determined, Condition No. 2 should reflect the 80-foot width.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-13 WERE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AMENDED 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 April 28, 1976, 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. Said map shall reflect the ultimate width_
of McFadden Avenue at eighty (80) feet.
3. McFadden Avenue and Graham 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 disposal system at the time said parcels are
developed.
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6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcels are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Planning Department.
10. The property shall be subject to the aqreement currently
being consummated between the Huntington Beach Industrial
Park and the City of Huntington Beach in regard to the im-
provements to be installed and the development of the
property at Graham Street and McFadden Avenue.
11. Access rights shall be reviewed by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments at the time applications are submitted for
development on these parcels.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-13
Applicant: Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church
To permit an art show and auction to be held on Friday, May 7,
1976, beginning at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at 20444 Magnolia
Street.
The Board reviewed the request and determined that it had been
required in error of the applicants. However, in order that
they may obtain a necessary license, it was the consensus of
the Board that approval should be granted.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY PALIN SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-13
WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9081 (Landscaping Plan)
Applicant: B & B Developers
Landscaping plan to satisfy a condition of approval on a 20-
unit condominium development located on Florida Street approxi-
mately 450 feet north of Garfield Avenue.
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The submitted landscape plan, which has been approved by the Depart-
ment of Public Works, was reviewed by the Board.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD APPROVED THE
LANDSCAPE PLAN AS SUBMITTED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 9081, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 75-27(Elevations)
Applicant: Collins & Zweibel
Elevations to satisfy a condition of approval on a 29,200 square
foot commercial center located at the southeast corner of Beach
Boulevard and Talbert Avenue.
The Board reviewed the elevation plans, considering their appearance
from Beach Boulevard and Talbert.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE ELEVATIONS FOR USE PERMIT
NO. 75-27 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE ISSUED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The elevations received and dated April 21, 1976, shall be
the approved elevations, subject to the following:
a. The mansard treatment of the roofline shall be carried
around the southerly portion of the building to the first
pedestrian opening on the south.
b. The mansard treatment of the roofline shall be carried
around the westerly portion of the building to the first
pedestrian opening.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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SIGN REQUESTS:
SIGN REQUEST NO. 6869
Applicant: Security Pacific Bank
Request for one ground sign, one wall sign, and two canopy
signs for a bank use at 20061 Brookhurst Street.
The requested signs are for traffic -directing purposes at a
drive -through facility on subject bank property. The Board
reviewed the request, considering ground clearance, line -of -
sight, and manterials to be used.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY SIGN REQUEST NO. 6869
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The sign plan reviewed April 28, 1976, shall be the
approved layout, subject to the modifications listed in
3 and 4 below.
2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of Article
976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
3. The ground sign shall be no more than two and one-half
(2-1/2) feet off the ground to the bottom of the sign.
4. The ground sign shall be mounted on a monument -type base to
be constructed of similar materials as the building.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
SIGN REQUEST
Garfield Bank
The Board reviewed a request for an 8 x 12 pole sign with an
overall height of 22 feet, noting that said sign would be in
conflict with a tree shown at the location. It was recommended
that the Building Department contact the applicant and try to
encourage a monument -type sign in place of the requested pole
sign.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
James W. Palin, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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