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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1976 - 1:15 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
CITY STAFF PRESENT: CHUCK BURNEY, FIRE DEPARTMENT
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER, THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 1976, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS-
CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-36
Applicant: Robert J. Eadie
To permit a two -lot division of land pursuant to Section 9930.2
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southwest
corner of Huntington Street and Springfield Avenue in an R2-0,
Medium Density Residential District.
Robert Eadie and Bill Reed were present at the meeting.
Secretary Palin reported that an application is pending before the
Planning Commission on this project and this request is to be
referred to be heard concurrently with that application (C.E. 76-09).
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
76-36 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
8, 1976, TO BE HEARD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 76-09, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
September 1, 1976
Page 2
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-30 (In Conj./AR 76-105)
Applicant: George Bach
To permit the creation of a legal parcel per a previously recorded
Record of Survey pursuant to Section 9930.2 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway
approximately 180 feet northwest of Anderson Street in a C2, Community
Business District.
Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by
Negative Declaration No. 76-69.
Secretary Palin reported that he has researched the code, and the
applicant's appeal on this project would be directly to the City Council.
No further information has been received from the applicant, and no one
is present at this meeting to represent the application. He further
stated that it appears that the lot split creating the sub -standard forty-
one foot frontage was not a legal lot split.
Pat Spencer noted the possibility that a lot might have been created of
which the City has no record and expressed the need for a title report
from the proponent. After further discussion, it was the consensus
of the Board that the request should be continued and that the Secretary
should contact the applicant in writing to outline the problems on
this project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
76-30 WAS CONTINUED FOR THIRTY DAYS (TO OCTOBER 6, 1976) BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-105 (In Conj./TPM 76-30)
Applicant: Frank Gonzales & Associates
To permit the construction of a 4,000 square foot automobile service
center pursuant to Section 9450.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinnace
Code, located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately
180 feet northwest of Anderson Street in a C2, Community Business
District.
Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by
Negative Declaration No. 76-69.
In view of the continuance of TPM 76-30, it was the consensus of the
Board that this request also should be continued.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
76-105 WAS CONTINUED FOR THIRTY DAYS (TO OCTOBER 6, 1976) BY THE FOL-
LOWING VOTE:
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September 1, 1976
Page 3
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-40 (In Conj./AR 76-122)
Applicant: James R. Belt
To permit the elimination of the minimum landscaping require-
ment per Section 9792.2 and minimum block wall requirement per
Section 9534(b,e) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, loc-
ated at the northwest intersection of Crabb Lane and Liberty
Avenue in an Ml, Light Industrial District.
Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categ-
orical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality
Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. James Belt was present
at the meeting. He addressed the Board in objection to being
required to install landscaping and fencing which might have to
be removed at a later date, noting that other developments in
the area have minimal or no landscaping. There being no other
persons to speak on this project, the public hearing was closed.
Board discussion ensued. Pat Spencer reported that he has inves-
tigated the court action, and that it was dismissed by the Court
because of this present application on the property. The Board
reviewed the intent of the prior conditions imposed upon the
property, the history of use of said property by various persons,
and whether or not said use had been abated in the past.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 76-40 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
REASON FOR DENIAL:
Applicant has failed to demonstrate sufficient hardship to
justify granting subject exception.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-122 (In Conj./CE 76-40)
Applicant: James R. Belt
To permit the establishment of an automobile and recreational
vehicle storage yard pursuant to Section 9530 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Crabb
Lane and Liberty Street in an Ml, Light Industrial District.
BZA 9-1-76 Page 3
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September 1, 1976
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Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
The Board reviewed with the applicant the code requirements for the
proposed use in regard to setbacks, fencing and screening, and street
improvements. Bruce Crosby reported that the Director of Public Works
has been waiving the requirements for concrete sidewalks in this area. The
applicant requested that the automobile storage be dropped from his
application and the request reviewed for storage of recreational vehicles
only.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
76-122 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated July 12, 1976,
shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications
described herein:
a. The plan shall be revised to reflect the correct property
line and the correct setback for the fence.
A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to
the Department of Building and Community Development upon
application for building permits.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
• Parking layout;
. Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the
immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. This approval shall be for the storage of recreational
vehicles only, and shall not include approval of storage
of any type of impounds or motorized vehicles.
3. The impound storage currently currently existing upon a
portion of the subject property shall cease thirty (30) days
from this approval date.
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September 1, 1976
Page 5
4. The existing fence shall be relocated to set back at the
required ten (10) foot front yard setback from the front
property line.
4. The area between the existing right-of-way and the fence
shall be landscaped.
5. The applicant shall install street improvements in full
compliance with ordinance requirements as determined by
the Director of Public Works.
6. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL%MAP NO. 76-32
Applicant: Ali Labib
To permit a two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section
9930.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the
north side of Alhambra Avenue approximately 450 feet east of
Silver Street in an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered
by Negative Declaration No. 76-75.
Ali Labib was present at the meeting and has received and con-
curred with the suggested conditions of approval which were
forwarded to him.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 76-75, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
76-32 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department
on August 11, 1976, shall be the approved layout.
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September 1, 1976
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2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the
Department of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange
County Recorder.
3. Alhambra Street shall be dedicated to City standards at the
time said parcels are developed.
4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water system at the time said parcels are developed.
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcels are developed.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcels are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assess-
ment district at the time said parcels are developed.
9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Planning Department.
10. At the time said parcels are developed if the developer pro-
poses to proivde 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.
11. At the time said parcels are developed 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.
12. At the time said parcels are developed natural gas and 220V
electrical shall be stubbed in at the locations of clothes
dryers, and natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations
of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating
units.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BZA 9-1-76 Page 6
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September 1, 1976
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-127
Applicant: David L. Levinson
To permit the construction of a single-family dwelling pursuant
to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, loc-
ated at the northwest corner of 13th Street and 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.
No one was present to represent the application.
Board review found the request to be in conformance with appli-
cable ordinance code requirements with the exception of provision
for a twenty foot radius at the intersection of 13th and Acacia.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 76-127 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 conceputal plot plan and elevations received August
26, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the
modification described herein:
The plan shall be revised to reflect a twenty (20)foot
radius at the intersection of 13th and ,Acacia.
A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to
the Department of Building and Community Development upon
application for building permits.
In its approval action, the board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
. Parking layout;
Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the
immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. 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 shall
be submitted to the Department of Building and Community
Development.
BZA 9-1-76 Pagd 7
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September 1, 1976
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3. 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, and a twenty (20) foot
radius at the intersection of Acacia Avenue and 13th Street
shall also be dedicated.
4. 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.
5. 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 Huntington Beach Fire Code. Plans for
such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Depart-
ment and shall be subject to approval by the Departments of
Fire and Public Works.
6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess-
ment district.
7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build-
ing permits.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Acacia Avenue, 13th 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: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-35
Applicant: Allan Allbright
To permit the creation of one parcel of land from two (2) existing
parcels pursuant to Section 9930.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the northwest corner of 18th Street and Olive Avenue
in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District.
Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categorical
Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
No one was present to represent the application. Since State law re-
quires that the applicant shall have received the suggested conditions
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September 1, 1976
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of approval and understood and concurred with said conditions,
it was the determination of the Board that no action could be
taken on this request at this time.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 76-35 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1976, TO
ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO BE PRESENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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