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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-11-101 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1976 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS CITY STAFF PRESENT: ROGER HOSMER, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 1976, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUED: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-51 (In Conj./UP 76-58) Applicant: Rodney B. Lauter To permit a three (3),foot side yard setback for a garage in lieu of the requirement of -either a ten (10) foot or zero setback per Section 9320.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. USE PERMIT NO. 76-58 (In_Conj./CE 76-51) Applicant: Rodney B. LaUter To permit the construction of a six (6) unit apartment building pursuant to Section 9161.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Delaware Street approximately 245 feet north of Yorktown Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Resi- dential District. Secretary Palin informed the Board that the applicant has requested a continuance of the above items. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-51 AND USE PERMIT NO. 76-58 TIERE CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1976, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES:- PALIN, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CROSBY, LIPPS Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 2 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 ser- vice center pursuant to Section 9450.5 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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. Secretary Palin informed the Board that the applicants have re- quested additional time to'submit necessary information. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-105 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-30 WERE CONTINUED, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANTS, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-63 Applicant: John E. Schwartz To permit the construction of a self-service car wash facility pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 400 feet west of Springdale Street in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Secretary Palin informed the Board that the applicant has requested additional time to process this request. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-63 WAS CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1976, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 11-10-76 -Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 3 USE PERMIT NO. 76-56 (Cont; from 11-3-76) Applicant: Superlative Development Co. To;permit the construction of two (2) duplex dwellings abutting an*arterial street pursuant to Section 9201.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Avenue between Lynn and Hoskins Streets in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman reopened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the application; the public hearing was closed. Secretary Palin informed the Board that the applicant has requested a continuance in order to determine whether or not a variance to permit reductions in turning radius and setbacks will be filed. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 76-56 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-65 (Cont. from 11-3-76) Applicant: Frank Clendenen To permit the construction of a 124-unit apartment complex pursu- ant to Section 9162.3.1 and 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street approximately 1000 feet south of Warner Avenue in both an R2 and an R3, Medium and Medium -High Density Residential District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 75-77, adopted by the Board on December 31, 1975. The Chairman opened the,public hearing. Frank Clendenen was present at the meeting. There being no persons to speak for or against this project, the public hearing was closed. Board review ensued concerning drainage problems on the site, in- cluding the amount of water subject property had been accepting from the property to the north in the natural state before develop- ment, methods of handling runoff to the south, and possible participation of the -developer to the north in construction of drainage facilities. It was the consensus that further information was needed prior to a determination on the project. BZA 11-10-76 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 4 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 76-65 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-55 Applicant: ABS Development #2 To permit tenant identification wall 'signs to face interior property lines in lieu of Section 9760.2.17 of the Huntington -Beach Ordin- ance Code, located on the west..side of Gothard Street approximately 140 feet north of Edinger Avenue in -a C4,;,Highway Commercial District. : I i I - Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. John Hawkins was present to represent the application and explained the need for the signs at the requested locations, citing economic advantages therefrom. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the"public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed prior conditions of approval on the shopping center.in which the subject project is.located and,discussed the possibility of obtaining reciprocal easements to provide,inner cir- culation as an alternative to,the"sign placement..IThe applicant was also informed that in order to justify the request documenta- tion regarding vacancy rates, tenant turnover, and revenues generated would be required.. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-55 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE -CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR -MEETING OF NOVEMBER 24, 1976, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-57 Applicant: Harbour Pacific Ltd. To permit a five (5) foot and a three (3) foot encroachment,of second -floor balconies into the required five-foot rear balcony setback per Section 9103.4.2.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Seascape Drive approximately 400 feet east of Sundancer Lane in an R1, Low Density Residential District. BZA 11-10-76 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 5 Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Cat- egorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Darrell Rowe was present at the meeting. There being no one present to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed.-' Board review of the ordinance code determined that the balconies on a structure abutting a public waterway could be permitted to go to zero setback, making the conditional exception application unnecessary in this case. Also discussed was the future use of the area of the structure over the garage and the surcharge on the bulkhead which could result from the reduction in setback of the structure. The applicant reported that he has checked with Public Works and there will be no problem with the bulkhead. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-57 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, AND A REFUND OF THE FILING FEE AUTHORIZED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 76-60 (Cont. from 11-3-76) Applicant: Cager Properties, Inc. To permit the construction of a 10-unit apartment pursuant to Section 9320 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Cameron Street approximately 320 feet south of Slater Avenue in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 76-96. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Craig Etchegoyen was present at the meeting to represent the application. There being no other persons present in regard to this project, the public hearing was closed. Roger Hosmer pointed out that if the buildings are moved any further toward the rear property line it would be necessary to lengthen the drive also; otherwise, the plan as submitted is acceptable to the Fire Department. The Board reviewed the request and discussed the field investiga- tion of the project. The plan check indicates that the project is in conformance with the minimum requirements of the ordinance code. BZA 11-10-76 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 6 Secretary;Palin expressed his continuing dissatisfaction with the layout, noting that although,the size and configuration of the parcel do create some building constraints the Board should not compound the problems in the field.which have resulted from prior creation of illegal building sites.,,;He also,stated,that the property, does not lend itself -to the number of units as pro- posed—, ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO..76-60 WAS -ADOPTED, BY THE:FOLLOi4ING VOTE: AYES:. PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT,: NONE. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS USE PERMIT NO. 76-60 WAS APPROVED WITH THE.FOLLOWING FINDINGS -AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The establishment,,maintenance;,and operation of the use will no 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 build- ing. 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City.of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING -PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received October 12, 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 111-10-76 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976. Page 7 2. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development. Said plan shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code and with landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional ten (10) feet of right-of-way on Cameron Street shall 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 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 approval by the Departments of Fire and Public Works. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 7. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanita- tion District #3 Sewer Annex District. 8. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build- ing permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR.TO.FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Cameron Street shall be improved to the centerline of such right-of-way. Said improvements shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map shall be filed and recorded on the property prior to final occupancy.. 2. 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. BZA 11-10-76 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 8 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. 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. AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: •PALIN ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-62 (Cont. from 11-3-76) Applicant: Sundown Marine Inc. To permit the construction of a 4200 square foot commercial build- ing -pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the,west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 150 feet south of Utica Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 76-97. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Robert J. Long was pre- sent to represent the application,and explained the proposed use of the building for minor repair and installation of hardware and special gear on boats. No trailer or hull assembly would take place within the structure or the site. There being no other persons present to speak on the:,proposal; thb'public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the request. Roger-Hosmer cautioned the appli- cant that no fiberglassing,spraying,,or other operations involving chemicals would be permitted. 'Circulation on the site and methods of providing adequate security systems were reviewed. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY NEGATIVE DECLARATION -NO. 76-97 WAS ADOPTED BY�THE FOLLOWING'VOTE: AYES: PALIN,-CROSBY, LIPPS NOES : • NONE ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-62 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: BZA ' 11-10-76 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 9 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 received October 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'chain apparatus along the front property line shall be removed and replaced by one which is acceptable to the Fire Department; said approved apparatus shall be the only chains allowed to secure the property. 3. This approved project shall be for the minor repair only, as defined by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, and for the customizing of boats. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Office areas in the new building (if heated and/or air condi- tioned) should be designed to exhibit the same thermal insu- lation characteristics as required in similar structures (i.e., R-19 and R-11 with air conditioning or R-13 and R-7 without air conditioning). 'q7'C 1I-1'1"I-77lr� Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November i0, 1976 Page 10 2. 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 USE PERMIT NO. 76-64 Applicant: W & D Properties To permit,the construction of a 73,000square foot_ shopping . center pursuant.to.Section 9472 of ,the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Magnolia Street,in a C4, Highway,Commercial;District. . Chairman,Crosby,informed the Board that this,request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 74-135. The Chairman opened the public hearing., Al Cruz, architect, and Jerry Decker of W & D were present1to represent the application_ and expressed their -intention to construct the center with only minor modifications to a previously approved layout,for the site. They reviewed the architectural features, types of occupancy, signing program,'and landscaping and parking for the project. Mr. and Mrs. Sam'Elkins,,residents,of the neighboring' Signal Land- mark tract, addressed the Board, questioning how the project would affect the abutting property owners in regard to traffic noise and security provisions. There being no other persons to speak on the subject, the public hearing was closed. Board review included discussion of main access points to the project, handling of truck delivery,to the shops, traffic and setback problems at the location of the future Savings and Loan facility, fencing and landscaping for buffering of the project from adjacent properties, and possible pedestrian access directly into the project from the Signal adult,. community, which had been one of the mitigating measures of the environmental impact report approved for that project. Mr. and Mrs. Elkins expressed strong opposition to any type of foot traffic from one development into the other, saying it would create an invasion of privacy and a danger to the security of the homes in the tract. It was deter- mined that a survey should be'conducted 'in order to ascertain the wishes of the majority of the homeowners in the Signal tract in regard to the pedestrian access and the height of the separa- tion wall needed between the two complexes. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE BOARD ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION No. 74-135 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: [1 AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 11-10-76 Page 10 Minutes, H.B Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10 1976 Page 11 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 76-64 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOVING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: t FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan and elevations received October 28, 1976, shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to modifications described herein: a. If it shall be determined by a majority of the homeowners within the adult community to the north that there is a desire to have a pedestrian access into the subject devel- opment from that community, the plan shall be revised to facilitate the location of a gate with proper walkway opening between the market and the shop area along the northerly property line. Said gate and opening shall be of a similar design to that shown on the plan sub- mitted to the Planning Department on November 12, 1975. b. The plan shall be revised to amend the location, config- uration, and orientation of the Savings and Loan facility in order to bring that facility into compliance with the sight angle encroachment as well as to provide the desired circulation for automobiles using the, drive - through window and preclude the creation of a head-on traffic conflict at that location. C. The plan shall be revised to reflect a minimum three (3) foot wide area along the northerly property line to facilitate the planting of minimum 15-gallon trees on forty-five (45) foot centers, the species of which shall be determined by the Street Tree Superintendent. BZA 11-10-76 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10,, 1976 Page 12 d. The circulation pattern immediately south of the super- market shall be reviewed by the Traffic Engineer for possible conflicts and, if necessary, revisions shall be made at that location to ,comply with his recommendations. e. The most northerly driveway on Magnolia Street and the most westerly driveway on Atlanta Avenue shall be rede- signed to facilitate the radius curb return, pursuant to City standards. f. If a majority of the homeowners in the adult community to the north prefer an eight (8) foot wall adjacent to .,the two structures closest to the property line, the separation wall shall be increased to a minimum of eight (8) feet in order to attenuate noise generated by truck deliveries. A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. 2. Concurrently with the submittal of the revised plan•to the Board, the developer shall stipulate the allowed.hours of truck deliveries to the facility. 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. 3. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. Said plan shall comply with the above -mentioned conditions, with Article 979•of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, and,with landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 4. A rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan -shall be sub- mitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment prior to issuance of building permits. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of•material proposed to screen said equipment. 5. 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 subjecttD approval by that Department. BZA 11-10-76 Page 12 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 13 6. 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 dev- ices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shall be subject to approval by the Departments of Fire and Public Works. 7. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. 8. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanita- tion District #3 Sewer Annex District. 9. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue shall be improved to the centerlines of such rights -of -way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The left turn pocket north on Magnolia Street shall be a minimum lenqth of one hundred (1.00) feet. 2. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development for illumination of the parking area and for security lighting along the north and west property lines, prior to the issuance of building permits. Said plan shall assure that no lights reflect directly or indirectly upon the abutting properties. 3. ('r.ior to the issuance of building permits, a sign program shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action. Said sign program shall delineate the location of all proposed signs, as well as sign materials and colors. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 11-10-76 Page 13 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 14 USE PERMIT NO. 76-66 Applicant: Foxx Development Corporation To permit the construction of an eight (8) unit apartment build- ing abutting -an arterial street pursuant to Section 9201.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest corner of Huntington Street and Adams Avenue in an R3-0, Medium - High Density Residential District, combined with Oil Production. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categ- orical Exemption; Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the public hearing. 'Dick Broadway was present at the meeting. There being no other persons present in regard to this project, the public hearing was closed., The request was reviewed by the Board. Fencing, deletion of lot lines, and noise impacts from the abutting arterial were considered. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS USE PERMIT NO. 76-66 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the.use-will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in -the vicinity of such use or building.- 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the Master Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's,General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The site plan received and dated October 26, 1976, shall be the approved layout, and the elevations received and dated November 9, 1976, shall be.the approved layout and elevations for Building A, building site No. 1 at the intersection of Huntington Street and Adams Avenue. BZA 11-10-76 Page 14 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 15 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; i Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regarding this property. 2. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development. Said plan shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley and a thirty-two (32) foot radius at the inter- section of Adams Avenue and Huntington Street shall be dedi- cated. 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 sytems, 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_ 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 building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Huntington Street, Adams Avenue, and the alley shall be improved to the centerlines of such rights -of -way. Said improvements 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. BZA 11-10-76 Page 15 Minutes, H.,B. Board of Zoning Adjustments. November 10,, 1976 Page 16 GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map (and/or a minor subdivision map, should the City,'s regulations be in effect for said process in time for the developer to pursue that alternative) shall- be filed and recorded prior to occupancy of the dwellings., Said parcel map or.minor subdivision map -shall eliminate the lot lines between Lots 1 and 2, between Lots 2 and 3, and between Lots 3 and 4. 2. A combination of fencing, wrought iron, and landscaping pursuant to the proposal submitted to the Board shall be constructed along Adams Avenue frontage from the westerly portion of the garages to the easterly projection of the front of the unit, at a location and setback as desired by the proponent. 3. The roof and siding materials depicted upon the submitted plan shall be the approved materials for the structures. AYES: PALIN,-CRO'SBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-67 Applicant: Carl-J. Cascia To permit an addition to a dwelling having a non -conforming side yard setback. Said addition will conform to existing setbacks pursu- ant to Section'9719 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southeast corner of California and Lincoln Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Chairman Crosby, informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman opened the -public hearing. Carl Cascia was present' at the meeting and explained his intended construction project. The public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the request, considering whether it should be reviewed as an addition of another separate unit and all calcula- tions figured accordingly. Alternatives were discussed; including attachment to the dwelling, cantilevering, or reduction in the area of the bonus room. Parking requirements were reviewed with the applicant. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 76-67 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: BZA 11-10-76 Page 16 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 17 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 and dated October 29, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifica- tions described herein: a. A revised plan shall be submitted to the Department of Buildinq and Community Development to reflect a minimum five (5) foot interior side yard setback for the proposed addition. b. On the revised plan, the proponent has the option of going either with a single- or a two -car enclosed parking space, based upon further analysis of his plan. ' 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. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. 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. , ,_ZI,7A -_ 0-76 Pace 17 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 i Page 18 AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-59 Applicant: George T. Dillon Construction, Inc. To permit a 16-foot minimum open space dimension -in lieu of the required 25-foot dimension per Section 9103.3.1.1.3 of the.Hunt- ington Beach Ordinance Code,'located on the south side of Boothbay ,Circle approximately 420 feet east of Port Greenwich,Lane in an R1, Low'Density Residential 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. George Dillon was pre- sent at the meeting. He noted that there is no other location on which to -locate the proposed addition, and that the open space area will still be 2000 square feet in the rear. There being. no other persons to address the"Board in relation to this project, the public hearing was closed. Board review ensued. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-59 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS'AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The configuration of the lot would not permit the required dimension of open space to be provided. 2. The applicant does provide over 2000 square feet of open space in the rear yard after construction of the addition. 3. To deny this conditional exception would constitute denial of a substantial property right. 4. Granting of this request does not constitute granting of special privilege not enjoyed by other properties of a similar nature in a similar zoning. 5. Grai) t i ricq of this request will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity. BZA 10-11-76 Page 18 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 19 i CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: j A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plans received and dated October 20, 1976, shall be the approved layout. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-53 Applicant: John D. Lusk To permit a two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Chemical Lane approximately 200 feet north of Industrial Drive in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. Chairman Crosbv informed the Board that this request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Jerri Tarrant was present to represent the application and indi- cated that the suggested conditions of approval had been received and the applicant concurs with those conditions. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-53 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING 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 Depart- ment on October 29, 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. 3. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 4. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 11-10-76 Page 19 Minutes, H:B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 20 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-161 Applicant: Art Nerio To permit the boarding of two (2) horses on residential property for non-commercial uses pursuant to Section 9631 of the Hunting- ton Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Warner Avenue approximately 70 feet east of Roosevelt Street in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. Chairman Crosby.informed the Board that this request is exempt per Section 15060 of the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Art Nerio was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the request in relation to compliance with the City standards for such use, and considered the distance of the proposed use from any neighboring uses which might be affected. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-161 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plan received October 29, 1976,` shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of Article 963 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-168 Applicant: William R. Stamm To permit a 1,272 square foot addition to an existing single- family dwelling pursuant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 10th Street ap- proximately 50 feet south of Pecan Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A. William Stamm was present at the meeting. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categ- orical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 11-10-76 Page 20 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 21 Board review considered the averaging'of setbacks, the ratio of value of the improvements to the original dwelling, and possible required dedication. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-168 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 November 2, 1976, shall be the approved layout for the 1,272 square foot addition. 2. If the Department of -Building and Community Development determines that the value of the addition is greater than one-third of the value of the existing dwelling unit, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley shall be dedicated. 3. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district.- 4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. If additional dedication is required per (2) above, the alley shall be improved to the centerline of such right-of- way, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-170 Applicant: Ron O. Montgomery To permit the construction of two (2) single-family dwellings pursuant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of 12th Street and Acacia Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A. Ron Montgomery was present at the meeting. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Cat- egorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 11-10-76 Page 21 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 22 Board review found the -plan to be in compliance with code re- quirements: It was noted that an easement would be required for the zero side,yard setback, pursuant to the Specific Plan Ordin- ance. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-170 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 plan received and dated November 4, 1976, shall be the approved layout. NOTE: The Board has taken into consideration the open space which will be'taken­by the dedication -of -a -twenty (20) foot radius at the intersection; and has determined that the plan as submitted shall be the approved precise plan and shall not need to be revised* -to increase.the open space pro- vided. In its approval action, the Board•of Zoning Adjustments considered 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 Department of Building and Community Development: Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way on the alley and a twenty (20) foot radius at the intersection of 12th Street and Acacia Avenue shall be -dedicated. 4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certi- fied soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development and'sh be subject to approval by that Department. BZA 11-10-76 Page 22 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments November 10, 1976 Page 23 5. Fire protection systems,-inciuding'au,.omatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systemsn . fire hydrats, fire alarm systems, and any other required fire`pratection and -detec- tion systems and devices""sh'all comply with the.,specifi- cations of the Huntington•Be'ach Fire Code. Plans for such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shall be subject to approval by the Depart- ments of Fire and Public Works. 6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assessment district. ` � 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Twelfth Street, Acacia Avenue, and the alley shall be im- proved to the centerlines of such rights -of -way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drain- age, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES:. NONE ABSENT: NONE SIGN REQUEST: USE PERMIT NO. 74-14 Applicant: Thomas Shelton Request for two identification signs to be located at a previously approved mobilehome park located at Newland Street and Ellis Avenue. Walt Lipps reported that this request is for two 24-square foot identification signs to be located in front of the walls within a landscaped area at the subject mobilehome park. The Board re- viewed the code requirements for such signs. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE SIGN REQUEST WAS APPROVED, SUBJECT TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SIGN CODE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT:, NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. m James W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning .Adjustments : df