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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-02MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, WEDNESDAY, June 2, 1976 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS CITY STAFF PRESENT: DON MOORE, FIRE DEPARTMENT Civic Center California MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE -MINUTES OF. THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 12, 1976 WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 'f REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-58 Applicant: Richard R. Rule To permit the construction of a two (2) phase office complex of approximately 4070 square feet in the C4, Highway Commercial District located on the south side of Warner Avenue, approximately 180 feet east of Bolsa Chica Avenue. Mr. Richard Rule, the applicant was present. The Secretary informed.the Board that the Environmental Review Board granted Negative'Declaration No. 74-71 on June 5, 1974. f Secretary Palin stated that the Planning Department had received a letter from the Airport Land Use Commission. The Commission expressed their concern as to the height of the proposed building, and further stated that the Commission does not desire a height exceeding 25 ft. Mr. Rule stated that he eventually plans to have two-story buildings, but for the present is proposing single story buildings only. A letter from the Department of Public Works was discussed with the applicant regarding street improvements for the subject property. These improvements include: City will install, at City's expense, curb and gutter with a depressed curb for future driveway, pavement, street light, and prepare all the necessary street improvement plans. The City will also, at applicant's expense, install the water lateral and sewer line and lateral. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2-1 1976 Page Two., The agreement further stated that at the time of development the applicant will be required, at applicant's expense, to ,install sidewalk and driveway approach and pay the necessary drainage and water fees. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-58 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS;- BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO -ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: I- 1. The plot plan and elevations received May 5, 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 landscaping specifications on file'in the Department -of Public Works. b. 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.. Soil'and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject.to approval by that Department. 4. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler syste 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.sub- mitted to'the Fire Department'and'shall be subject to approval 'by the'Departments Of Fire and Public Works. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Three 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District #11 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. Warner Avenue shall be improved pursuant to agreement with, and to the approval of the Department of Public -Works. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. The application is subject to one story construction only. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-15 Applicant: Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc. To permit a two lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located at the northwest corner of Damask Drive and Beach Boulevard in a C4, Highway Commercial District. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: USE PERMIT NO. 76-27 Applicant: Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc. To permit the construction of a 7,000 square foot restaurant building pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located at the northwest corner of Damask Drive and Beach Boulevard in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Mr. James Brooks, representing Red Lobster Inns of America, Inc. and Mr. Lem Kneedler, Thompsen Engineering, were present. Secretary Palin informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-41 was granted by the Environmental Review Board on June 1, 1976. The Chairman opened the public hearing on Use'Permit No. 76-27. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Four Mr. Palin noted an inefficiency of parking circulation in the proposed plan. He stated with a modification to the plan, the parking and circulation could be greatly improved. Mr. Brooks stated that the parking layout was alike in all Red Lobster Inns throughout the Country. Mr. Brooks further stated that the restaurant layout itself was also similar to other Red Lobster Inns already in existence. The possible moving of the proposed structure for better identifi- cation was discussed. Reciprocal easements were discussed. It was noted that there has been no proposal submitted for the abutting vacant property at this time; therefore, it was difficult to determine whether a reciprocal agreement would be congenial with the future use of the abutting property. Mr. Brooks stated that the applicant was under strict time constraints for the project. There being no further parties present to speak for or against the proposal, the Chairman closed the public hearing. The tentative parcel map was addressed. It was noted that the applicant had reviewed the suggested conditions of approval prior to this Board meeting for the proposed tentative parcel map. Conditions of approval were discussed by the Board. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-41 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Departmen on May 7, 1976 shall be the approved layout (with the amend ments 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of.Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Five 3. Viewpoint Lane, Damask and Terry Drives 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. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 8. The flood control channel shall be fenced to Flood Control District standards and City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 9. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information.) 10. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-27 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 and elevations received May 7, 1976 shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modification described herein: a. Applicant shall reanalyze parking efficiency. If applicant desires to increase parking, a revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action at a•future date. 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments_ { Wednesday, June 2, 1976 ` Page Six In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments conside d j 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 equi ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and shall be subject to approval by that Department. 4. Fire protection systems, including automatic sprinkler j 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. l 5. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanitation District #3 Sewer Annex District. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of'building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Beach Boulevard, Viewpoint Lane, and Damask Drive shall be improved to the center line of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters', sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street"standards and requirements. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Seven C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Driveway on Beach Boulevard shall be revised to reflect 35 ft. driveway radius type pursuant to Department of Public Works standards. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-22 Applicant: D'Ambra, Inc. To permit a reduction in the required minimum driveway width from 20 ft. to 12 ft. per Section 9792.7.1(2) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 ft. east of Florida Street in an R5 Office Professional District. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: USE PERMIT NO. 76-29 Applicant: D'Ambra, Inc. To permit the establishment of an office -professional use in an existing building with a non -conforming side yard setback (4 ft. in lieu of 5 ft.) pursuant to Section 9718 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 ft. east of Florida Street in an R5 Office Professional District. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-66 Applicant: D'Ambra, Inc. To permit the establishment of an Office -Professional business in an existing single family dwelling pursuant to Section 9401 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Main Street, approximately 170 ft. east of Florida Street in an R5, Office Professional District. The Secretary informed the Board that Conditional Exception No. 76-22 is a categorical exemption, class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970; Use Permit No. 76-29 is covered by Negative Declaration No. 74-52, granted by the Environmental Review Board on July 19, 1974; and Administrative Review No. 76-66 is a categorical exemption, class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. D'Ambra, applicant,and Mr. Thompson were present. i Minutes: H.B. Board of zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Eight The Chairman opened the public hearing on Conditional Exception No. 76-22 and Use Permit No. 76-29. The applicant explained his proposal as converting an older structure (approximately 30 years old) into office use. The Board reviewed the proposed plan and it was a consensus of the Board that the 12 ft. driveway would not accommodate the proposal. It was further noted that approval of the proposal would be setting a trend for small lots in the vicinity and would therefore have to allow similar type of construction on similar size parcels. It was further the consensus of the Board that the design could be modified to present a more desirable layout. Parking alternatives were discussed with the applicant and his representative. There being no further parties present to speak for or against the applications, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-22 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. The applicant has not demonstrated sufficient hardship to allow the use of a 12 ft. driveway along side of an existing facility for access of parking per the required parking in the rear of the structure. Approval action would set a dangerous precedent and through the use of an alternate design and layout of the lot, a facility could be constructed to provide the necessary 20 ft. driveway through the use of a drive-thru or drive -under for access to necessary parking for a facility of this size. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Due to the denial of the Conditional Exception, the Board took the following action on the Use Permit 76-29 and Administrative Review No. 76-66. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 76-29 WAS TABLED INDEFINITELY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE - ABSENT: NONE Minutes: H.B.•Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Nine ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-66 WAS TABLED INDEFINITELY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-67 Applicant: Forest Olson Co. To permit a 1400 sq. ft. addition to an existing Office -Professional building pursuant to Section 9430.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the west side of-Brookhurst Street, approximately 675 ft. south of Garfield Avenue in a C2, Community Business District. Mr. Bob Coles was present to represent the application. The Secretary informed the Board that this application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 74-102, granted by the Environmental Review Board on July 17, 1974. Mr. Palin presented a history of the proposed site, stating that the division of land filed previously was withdrawn and no subsequent action was taken to create the 32 ft. parcel which the applicant now wishes to incorporate into the site plan. Mr. Coles requested'a continuance on this application to allow him time to have the proposed property surveyed. Board concurred with continuance. - ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-67 WAS CONTINUED TO�JUNE 16, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-19 Applicant: George Godfrey To permit a two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code located on the south side of Brookhurst Street in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Mr. Mel Amerman was present to represent the application. The Secretary informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-38 was granted by the Environmental Review Board on May 18, 1976. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Ten Mr. Amerman -stated that he had received suggested conditions of approval prior to this meeting. The Board discussed ingress and egress and the possibility of utilizing reciprocal agreements. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-38 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY-PALIN-AND SECOND BY LIPPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-19 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 Departmen l'.. on May 20, 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. Hamilton and Brookhurst 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. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information.) Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Eleven 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 10. Reciprocal easements for access and driveway purposes between Parcel #1 and #2 shall be recorded to provide for circulation between said parcels. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS: SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-16 Applicant: Huntington Beach Historical Society To permit an Antique Swap Meet for Newland House Restoration to be located on the parking lot of Goldenwest College on Sunday, June 27, 1976 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Secretary Palin stated that input has not been received from the Police Department and suggested a continuance of one week for Police'Department input. Board concurred with continuance. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-16 WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 9, 1976 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE FINAL TRACT 9219 AND A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 8995 ' CUL-DE-SAC LOT PLACEMENT REVIEW PURSUANT TO CONDITION #21 Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc. Board reviewed the cul-de-sac lot placement plan and found same to be within ordinance code conformance. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY'-CROSBY, CUL-DE-SAC LOT PLACEMENT PURSUANT TO CONDITION #21 FOR FINAL TRACT 9219 AND A PORTION OF TENTATIVE TRACT 8995 WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN; CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE I I Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Page Twelve i SIGNS: Applicant: Budget Dynotune i The Board reviewed a sign proposal for Budget Dynotune informally. The signing is to be located on a portion of the existing service station (Exxon)at the southwest corner of Garfield and Brookhurst. Mr. D. L. Woodward of Dynotune and Mr. Roger Knight were present. Various proposals for location and type of sign were discussed. It was the consensus of the Board to review the new Sign Code to allow the Board to make a proper analysis of the proposed signing. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 1 James W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments :gc