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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-06-30 (7)C MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1976 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-36 (Continued from 5-26-76) Applicant: The Buccola 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 in a C2, Community Business District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No.'76-24 was granted for this request_ on April 20, 1976, by the Environmental Review Board. No one was present at the meeting to represent the application. Secretary Cope noted that the Board members have received a copy of the revised plan for this project; Bruce Crosby presented a list of suggested conditions which the Department of Public Works would like to impose on the plan. Board review ensued, including discussion of the above items as well as the need for a signing program to be approved by the City. Bruce Crosby informed the Board that the City would be'vacating portions of 17th Street in the near future. ON MOTION BY COPE'AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-24 BY THE FOLLOWING'VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-36 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received June 29, 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: 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.., 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 systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire protection and detec- tion 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 I assessment district. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to -issuance of build- ing permits. i BZA 6-30-76 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 3 B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Seventeenth Street, Garfield Avenue, and Beach Boulevard 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 stand- ards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A sign program for the entire center shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval prior to the issuance of any sign permits. 2. South of the most northerly drive on 17th Street, the street shall be sixty (60) feet in width. 3. On the easterly half of 17th Street, from the northerly driveway south, the curb and gutter will be twenty-four (24) feet east of centerline with a six (6) foot parkway. 4. South o-F the driveway to the intersection to the north, there will be a transition in the street width to a total width of sixty-three (63) feet, which will carry over to the intersection of Garfield and 17th. 5. In the above -noted street section from the northerly drive- way north, the curb on the easterly side will be twenty- nine (29) feet east of centerline with a four (4) foot sidwalk. 6. No parking shall be permitted on the east side of 17th Street. This is to be accomplished by painting the curb red or signing or both, to the satisfaction of the Traffic Engineer. 7. On the west of 17th Street across the street from the north- erly access point to the project, the curb will also be painted red for no parking. 8. Removal of existing traffic striping and all new striping and related traffic line painting shall be performed at the developer's expense. 9. 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. 10. Attempts should be made to minimize the impact of the south - and west -facing elevations of the project. BZA 6-30-76 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 4 11. Special attention should be paid to effective -buffering of the site from -the --westerly residentia-l-development-=by such means as berming, walls, landscaping, etc. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-23 (font. from 6-16-76) Applicant:. Stanley McGaffey To permit the construction of an enclosed patio encroaching one foot six inches (1'6") into'the required exterior side yard, in lieu of Section 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southeast corner-of-Sunridge Drive and Crestview Lane in an R-1, Low Density Residential District. The Chairmani -.infor'med 'the Board .that " this - request -is a •Categorical Exemption, Class--V,-California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mr._McGaffey was present at the meeting: There being no one present -to speak4f_or or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. - Pat Spencer reported that the Department of,Building-and Community Development has investigated the site and has found that the -rear yard` encroachment, on the original application is not applicable, as the patio at that location is,a screened enclosure which is allowed by code. The Department feels,that the total encroachment is very minimal, and is located only within the last quarter of the subject -site. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING -FINDINGS; BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The amount of,encroachment into the -exterior side yard "is minimal. 2. Granting of this exception is not detrimental to the public welfare or to adjacent properties in the,area.• _ 3. Granting of the exception will not adversely affect the Master Plan'of the City of Huntington Beach. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 6-30-76 Page 4 1 Minutes, H.A. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 5 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-71 Applicant: Robert M. Tepper To permit the construction of a 14,300 square foot addition -to an existing shopping center pursuant to Section 9450 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southwest corner of Goldenwest Street and Edinger Avenue in a C2, Community Business District. The Chairman informed the Board that Negative Declaration No. 76-53 was granted for this request by the Environmental Review -Board on June 29, 1976. Nick Armejo was present to represent the application. Board discussion centered on the orientation of the building to the site and its effects on parking and circulation. The members found concerns with the narrow strip behind the shops and a sug- gestion was made to move the buildings back to eliminate the strip; however, exiting from the adjacent Zody's store and desired rear exits from the addition precluded that possibility. Also discussed was the relationship of the addition to existing stores in the center in regard to architectural treatment and color. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD ADOPTED -NEGA- TIVE DECLARATION NO. 76-53 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-71 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 June 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. BZA 6-30-76 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments _ June 30, 1976 Page 6 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. 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 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, All applicable fees shall be paid prior to -issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Goldenwest Street 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. 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. In commercial and industrial projects, the "U" value of the structure shall offer the equivalent thermal insulation characteristics. -and may be calculated -using ASHRAE methods. BZA 6-30-76 , Page 6 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 7 2. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be dis- posed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-28 (In Conj./AR 76-82) Applicant: Weiser Company To permit the reduction in the off-street parking from the required 1900 spaces to approximately 1540 spaces, a reduction in the required landscaped area from approximately 109,000 square feet to approximately 50,000 square -feet, and to allow a six (6) foot masonry wall in lieu of the permitted forty-two (42) inches as the maximum height, located on 42 acres at the northeast corner of McFadden Avenue and Graham Street in the MI -A District (Restricted Manufacturing). The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Cateqorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Leo Shamidan was'present to represent the application; he addressed the Board to -explain his company's reasons for requesting the above exceptions. Mr. Croan, operator of a business in the park, addressed the Board in opposition to the granting of the reduced parking, noting that others in the area had been required to comply with code require- ments. John Heil of Kaiser -Aetna addressed the Board, questioning the reduc- tion in landscaping and the sidewalk requirements for the proposed project. There being no other persons to speak for -or against the project, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the application. The location of the wall was discussed in relation to screening of the site and the need to provide security for the project. Secretary Cope noted that there was a need for flexibility in design of the wall, with staggering and screening to improve the street scene. The area of the buildings to be devoted to warehousing was reviewed as it affects the need for parking space for the use. Mr. Shamidan said that a central warehousing unit of 220,000 square feet would be provided, with smaller areas scattered throughout the project as needed. It was -also noted that the day -vs- night. provisions of the code would apply.to this use. BZA 6-30-76 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 8 ON MOTION BY COPE -AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-28 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:..-- 1. The reduction in offstreet parking is -justified for the following reasons:, a. The -special use nature of:the-proposed project allows for predictable parking needs,.as opposed to the standard parking requirements of spec industrial buildings located in the industrial park. b. Approximately 220,000 square feet of the floor space area is designated -as permanent storage areas,.which reduces the -overall--parking-needs of the facility by.25 percent. c.- Due to the -special use nature of -the proposed project, differ- ent sections of.the building may -be -used at different times of the day, allowing joint night-vs-day.use of the parking facilities provided. 2. The height of +-he proposed wall will provide for better security for this"industrial plant, as,well as-providing,better screening of the 'large -parking lot -from the abutting street scenes. 3. The reduced landscaping, concentrated in long lineal runs as indicated, will provide effective screening of the buildings and provide for aesthetic treatment of the street scene. AYES: COPE,,CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-,82 (In,Conj./CE 76-28) Applicant: Weiser Company To permit construction of a,950,000 square foot industrial building which will provide for the assembly and manufacture of various metal products. The complex will consist -of general administrative office areas, assembly and manufacturing areas, storage and shipping areas, off-street parking, and landscaped areas pursuant to Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on acres at the north- east corner of McFadden Avenue and Graham Street in the M1-A District (Restricted Manufacturing). The Chairman informed the Board that this request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No,.76-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. The specific project was granted exemption from BZA 6-30-76 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 9 further environmental review by the Department of Environmental. Resources under NOtice of Exemption No. 76-31 on June 23, 1976. Leo Shamidan was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the phasing proposed for construction of this facility, with Secretary Cope expressing concern in regard to the 520 foot lineal run of the the Phase II building shown on Graham Street. He cited the need for special architectural treatment or landscaping to soften the impact of this long run on the street scene. Mr. Shamidan indicated that all street improvements, fencing, and probably most of the landscaping will be installed along with construction of the Phase I portion of the project. Also reviewed were the fencing and screening for the site. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-82 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 June 18, 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 r shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. BZA 6-30-76 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of -Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 10 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 systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, and any - other required fire protection and detection -devices or sys- tems_ -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 approva-l-by the Departments of -Fire -and Public Works. 5. All applicable fees shall be"paid prior to issuance of build- - ' ing permits-. - B. GENERAV'CONDITIONS: - - 1. Elevations on the two-story office structure shall be.approved by �tlie -Planning -Department. v 2. Elevations of the westerly side of the Phase II building shall be subjec'-'to"approval by the Planning Department prior to issuance'of -building permits for'that -phase' of construction. 3. The design and materials of the wall to screen the parking lot shall be subject to review and approval'by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4. Redwood slats shall be incorporated into the ten (10) foot - high chain link fence located on the easterly and northerly property lines. - 5. Street trees on McFadden Avenue and Graham Street shall be - provided as required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code'and applicable standard"landscaping plans on'file in the Department=of'�Public Works. 6.* The developer sha11 participate in the local drainage assess- ment district:" AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT:- NONE BZA 6-30-76 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments JUne 30, 1976 Page 11 I ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-83 i Applicant: World Oil Company #68 To permit the modernization of an existing service station pur- suant to Section 9482.1.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street in a C2, Community Business District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Glen Sapp and Ken Redfern were present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the application, and the applicant was made aware of the recent revision to the service station standards. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-83 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 June 15, 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: 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. 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. BZA 6-3e-76 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June,30, 1976 Page 12 ' 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 assess- ment district. 6.- The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanita- tion District #3 Sewer Annex District. 7. All- applicable fees shall- be paid --prior to -issuance of building -permits. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: 'NONE - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.,•76-84 (Cont. from 6-23-76) Applicant: Foxx Lavelopment Corporation To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment building pur- suant to Section 9384.16 of the. Huntington -Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 16th_Street approximately- 100 feet north of Orange Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B. Alex Rogers was present at the meeting. The Chairman informed -the Board that -this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Cope.pointed out -that -the garage area will have to be widened by six (6) inches, which can be accomplished by deleting one parking space off the alley. He suggested that one space be made a 12-foot width with a three foot walkway from the alley or the garage area to the unit, the trash area relocated, and provision made to keep the laundry room door free. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE'REVIEW NO. 76-84 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 June 23, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications - described herein: BZA' 6-30-76 Pac[e 12 I Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 13 a. The garage shall be widened by six (6) inches. b. The southerly parking space shall have a dimension of twelve feet (121) in width with a three (3) foot walkway provided abutting said space from the garage to the unit area, permitting deletion of the northern parking space and providing better access to the trash area and the laundry room. 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; . 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 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 sys- tems, standpipe systems, f-ire hydrants, fire alarm systems and any other required fire protection and detection devices or systems shall comply with the specifications of the Hunt- ington 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 assess- ment district. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. BZA 6-30-76 Page' 13 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 14' B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Sixteenth 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 requirements. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-85 (Cont. from 6-23-76) Applicant: Foxx Development Company To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment building pursuant to Section 9384.16 of -the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 16th Street approximately 100 feet south of Pecan Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B. Alex Rogers was present at the meeting. The Chairman inforit,ad the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Cope pointed out that the garage area will have to be widened by six (6) inches, which can be accomplished by deleting one parking space off the alley. He suggested that one space be made a 12-foot width with a three foot walkway from the alley or the garage area to the unit, the trash area relocated, and provision made to keep the laundry room door free. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CORSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-85 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PEP21ITS: 1. The plot plan and elevations received June 23, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications de- scribed herein: a. The garage shall be widened by six (6) inches. b. The southerly parking space shall have a dimension of twelve (12) feet in width with a three (3) foot walkway provided abutting said space from the garage to the unit area, permitting deletion of the northerly parking space and providing better access to the trash area and the laundry room. 1 BZA 6-30-76 Page 14 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 15 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 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 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. 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. Sixteenth 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 requirements. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 6-30-76 Page 15 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 16 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-86 (Cont. from 6-23-76) Applicant: Foxx Development Company To permit the construction of two (2) triplex apartment buildings pur- suant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 16th Street approximately 50 feet north of Orange Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Alex Rogers was present at the meeting. Secretary Cope pointed out that the garage area will have to be widened by six (6) inches, which can, be accomplished by deleting one parking - space off the alley. He suggested that one space be made a 12-foot width with a three foot walkway from the alley or the garage area to the unit, the trash area relocated, and provision made to keep the laundry room door free. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-86 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPF^VAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan and elevations received June 23, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The garage shall be widened by six (6) inches. b. The northerly parking space shall have a dimension of twelve (12) feet in width with a three (3) foot walkway provided abutting said space from the garage to the unit area, permitting deletion of the southerly parking space and providing better access to the trash area and the laundry room. 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; BZA 6-30-76 PAge 16 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 11 . 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of.right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 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 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. 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment 9istrict. 6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Sixteenth 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 requirements. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-87 (Cont. from 6-23-76) Applicant: Foxx Development Company To permit the construction of two (2) triplex apartment buildings pursuant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of 16th Street approximately 100 feet south of Pecan Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 6-30-76 Page 17 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 18 Alex Rogers was present at the meeting. Secretary'Cope pointed out that the garage area will have to be widened by six (6) inches, which can be accomplished by deleting one parking space off the alley. He suggested that one space be made a 12-foot width with a three foot walkway from the alley or the garage area to the unit, the trash area relocated, and provision made to keep the laundry room door free. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-87 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 June 23, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications de- scribed herein: a. The garage shall be widened by six (6) inches. b. The northerly parking space shall have a dimension of twelve (12) feet in width with a three (3) foot walkway proviaed abutting said space from the garage to the unit area, permitting deletion of the southerly parking space and providing better access to the trash area and the laundry room. 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 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. BZA 6-30-76 Page 18 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 19 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,withthe 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. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Sixteenth 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 requirements. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-4 Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg To permit a plot plan amendment to a previously approved tennis court complex by adding a 400 square foot building pursuant to Section 9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Gothard Street approximately 950 feet north of Ellis Avenue in an Ml, Light Industrial District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Rex Hoover was present at the meeting to represent the application. Secretary Cope, noting that the plan presented differs from the originally approved site plan in landscaped areas, changes in the wall, locations of Courts 12 and 13, and permanent seating around the center court, suggested that this item be continued to permit the request to be amended to include all the changes, not just the addition of the tennis college building. At the applicant's request the Board considered approval of this portion of the . BZA 6-30-76 Page.19 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 20 altered plan with submittal of the total revisions to the originally approved plan on a new plot plan amendment to be filed next week. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to accept this method of handling the application. The Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-4 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLWOING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: . 1. The plot plan received June 15, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following restrictions: 1. This approval shall be for the location of the tennis college building on formerly approved Court 15 only. 2. Another Plot Plan Amendment application shall be filed in the Planning Department. Said plan shall delineate all the changes made to the previously approved site plan for this facility. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-31 Applicant: Sunset Aquatic Yacht Club To permit the establishment of a yacht club pursuant to Section 9692 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 2000 feet west of Algonquin Street in an ROS, Recreational Open Space District. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is covered by Environmental Impact Report, adopted by the City on September 11, 1973. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Jean Sprague, resident of adjacent residential property, addressed the Board, pointing out problems that have arisen as a result of live- aboards on boats in the marina. She asked that any approval be condi- tioned to require pump -out stations. There being no•other persons to speak for or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. Secretary Cope informed Mrs. Sprague that the yacht club in question has no jurisdiction over the waterway and the problem would have to be handled in some other manner. The Board BZA 6-30-76 Page 20 0 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 21 reviewed the original conditions of approval imposed on the yacht club when first authorized. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-31 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 plot plan and elevations previously approved for Use Permit No. 75-47, when this use was originally authorized, shall continue to be the approved layout. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The permitted use is for a meeting place only. 2. This approval shall become null and void on May 31, 1977 (with the termination of the Yacht Club's lease on the building), at which time applicant will be required to file a new application if the use is to be continued. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-36 Applicant: George Shibata To permit the construction of a carport to satisfy the parking requirements pursuant to Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Devon Circle, approxi- mately 60 feet east of Channel Lane in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. BZA 6-30-76 Page 21 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 22 The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environemntal Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. George Shibata and Mr. and Mrs., Brady were present at the meeting and addressed the Board to explain the need for the carport. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposed project, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion which followed determined that no action could be taken on the carport proposal without the filing of a conditional ex- ception for the reduced setback shown, to which the proponents agreed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-36 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JULY 14, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-27 Applicant: George Shibata To permit the cony-nued use of a garage that has been converted into a game room without providing required parking per Section 9106 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Westport Drive, approximately 150 feet north of,Courtney Lane in an Rl, Low Density residential 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. George Shibata was present at the meeting and explained his client's position in requesting the exception. There being no other persons to speak for or against the project, the public hearing was closed. E The Board reviewed possible alternatives, including modification of a portion of the room to provide some parking, use of a aide -on garage, or request for a carport with a variance on the setback. It was the consensus of the Board that no hardship could be established to justify granting of this request. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-27 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. The applicant has failed to show sufficient hardship to justify the granting of this request. 2. Granting of the request would constitute granting of a special privilege not enjoyed by other residents of the area. BZA 6-30-76 Page 22 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 23 AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-89 Applicant: J. M. Thompson To permit the construction of a single-family dwelling pursuant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, loc- ated on the west side of 13th Street approximately 25 feet north of Acacia Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A. The Chairman informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Board review determined that the plan is in full compliance with the ordinance code. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINSITRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-89 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-89 Applicant: J. M. Thompson 205 16th Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit the construction of a single- family dwelling pursuant to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: The subject property is located on the west side of 13th Street approximately 25 feet north of Acacia Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A. Date of Approval: June 30, 1976. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan and elevations received June 18, 1976, shall. be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: BZA 6-30-76 Page 23 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 301 1976 Page 24 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 action regarding this property. 2. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley -shall be dedicated. - 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 systems, standpipe systems, fire hydrants, fire alarm sys- tems, and any other required fire protection and detection devices or systems shall comply withthe 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 ,;orks. 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. Thirteenth 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 requirements. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-64 (Revised Plan) Applicant: Harold E. Tobin Revised plan for parking layout per Coastal Commission requirements for a previously approved two -unit apartment building located on the west side of 17th Street approximately 150 feet north of Pecan Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. BZA 6-30-76 Page 24 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1976 Page 25 The Board reviewed the submitted revised plan. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE REVISED PARKING PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-64 WAS APPROVED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. The revised plot plan received June 25, 1976, shall be the approved layout. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEM: SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-19 Applicant: Downtown Merchants Guild To permit a street festival and carnival from July 2 through July 5, 1976, located in the first two blocks of Main Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Olive Street. The proposed project was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER SPECIAL EVENT NO. 76-19 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan and description received June 30, 1976, shall be the approved project. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 3. An onsite inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 4. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the Finance Department ten (10) days prior to the event. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, SPENCER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. John M. Cope, Acting Secretary Board of Zoning Adj.ustments :df