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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1977 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY , LIPPS CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 1 AND DECEMBER 8, 1976, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-65 Applicant: Glamour Awning To permit an 18-inch encroachment into the required three (3) foot side yard setback per Section 9242.8(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southwest corner of Newland Street and Ellis Avenue in an MH, Mobilehome District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categori- cal Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman reopened the public hearing. Bill Fugate was present to represent the application, and submitted a new drawing to the Board. Said drawing consolidated the carports on the subject lot and the adjacent lot into one 20 by 40 foot structure to house four cars and to eliminate the center separation between the two lots. There being no other persons present to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the application, taking into consideration prior communications between the developer and the City in regard to property line adjustments and City and State regulations for mobile - home parks. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-65 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 2 REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. Sufficient flexibility currently exists (as outlined in letters sent to the developer and his representative, Alpine Civil Engineers, expressing the City's willingness to work out adjust- ments to the property lines within the park and specifying the restrictions to be placed on such adjustments) to enable the operators to allow move -ins of larger coaches upon some spaces without -the use of the conditional exception application. 2. At two other locations of similar design within the park, the developer has been successful in working out similar problems without benefit of the variance procedure. 3. By opting to apply for two covered parking spaces, the appli- cant has exceeded code requirements, as the code requires only one covered parking space per unit. The request would, there- fore, constitute granting of special privilege and would not simply grant parity with other spaces in the park. 4. The granting of this request would interfere with the free and unobstructed access for fire fighting apparatus to each loca- tion within the park. 5. Applicant has failed to demonstrate sufficient hardship to justify granting of the conditional exception request. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-67 (In Conj./UP 76-83) Applicant: Katella Realty To provide a 12-foot wide driveway in lieu of the required 20-foot width per Section 9792.7.1(a) and a 21-foot encroachment into the required 50 foot front yard setback per Section 9434.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 240 feet north of Cypress Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial 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. Al Ledford was present to represent the application and indicated that he had been unable to obtain agreement from the abutting property owner to the south for reciprocal easements to provide access. There being no other persons to speak for or against the project, the public hearing was closed. BZA 1-5-77 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 3 Board discussion ensued. Mel Ott noted that access width for fire apparatus was not a major problem, as the structures were all within 150 feet of the street. However, a major problem is the absence of water mains to serve the area, and he cautioned the applicant that installation of a main will be a condition on the project if approved. The Board also discussed the size and shape of the subject parcel as it affects siting of a building on the property. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-67 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The size and configuration of the subject property and the orientation of the existing building on the property do create a hardship in utilizing the parcel. 2. Granting of the variance will allow usability of the property comparable to that realized by other property owners in the vicinity. 3. Granting of the variance will afford additional onsite parking which will lessen the impact of onstreet parking and will afford additional landscaping to improve the aesthetics of the area. 4. The conditional exception, through relocation of the drive, will improve access to the property and will allow turning movements to be made onsite rather than having automobiles backing into the flow of traffic on Beach Boulevard, creating a traffic hazard. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received and dated December 7, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifications: a. The concrete steps shall be removed. b. The wooden screening fence and the block wall shall be removed. C. The sign shall be relocated upon the frontage. d. The driveway shall be designed to a minimum width of sixteen (16) feet, with the southerly "x" as a temporary line, to facilitate future expansion to the south for a reciprocal driveway along the southerly ten (10) feet of subject prop- erty and along the northerly ten (1.0) feet of the property to the south. BZA 1-5-77 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments , January 5, 1977 Page 4 2. The proponent shall file a recordable agreement with the City agreeing to participate with the property owner to the south for reciprocal easement over and across the southerly ten (10) .feet of the subject site for a depth of approximately one hundred and ten (110) feet from the front property line. 3. The drive access to the site shall be constructed with a radius curve, with the northerly "x" as the radius and the southerly "x" as a temporary type construction, to the requirements of the Department of Public Works. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-83 (In Conj./CE 76-87) Applicant: Katella Realty To permit an 862 square foot addition to an existing office build- ing pursuant to Section 9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 240 feet north of Cypress Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is a Categ- orical Exemption, Class I(e), California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman reopened the public hearing. Al Ledford was present at the meeting to represent the application. There being no one to address the Board in regard to this proposal, the public hear- ing was closed. The Board reviewed the request, considering parking and landscaping and alternative methods for bringing in the water main. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS USE PERMIT NO. 76-83 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. 1 BZA 1-5-77 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 5 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 and dated December 7, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications as imposed upon Conditional Exception No. 76-67. A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development upon appli- cation 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 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 shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development. 3. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the De- partment 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 Hunt- ington Beach Fire Code. Plans for such systems and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Department and shal•1 be subject to the approval of the Departments of Fire and Public Works. 5. The developer shall participate in the local drainage assess- ment district. BZA 1-5-77 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 6 6. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sanita- tion District #3 Sewer Annex District, if applicable. 7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Beach Boulevard shall be improved to the centerline of such right-of-way. Said improvement shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving, street trees, street lights, street signs, street drainage, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compliance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards and requirements. C: GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Applicant shall obtain a demolition permit for the removal of the accessory building on the rear of the subject property. 2. Screening and landscaping along the frontage shall be provided in compliance with Article 979. 3. The driveway on Beach Boulevard shall be a radius -type drive constructed to the standards of the Department of Public Works. 4. A water main shall be installed in Beach Boulevard to serve this facility. Said installation shall be constructed to the requirements of the Departments of Fire and Public Works and shall include all required fire hydrants. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PET-tMIT NO. 76-87 (In Conj./AR 76-194) Applicant: Joe Byron To permit truck and loading facilities to face a public street pursuant to Section 9518 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Commercial Drive approximately 265 feet west of Graham Street in a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manu- facturing District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by.EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. The Chairman opened the public hearing. Joe Byron was present at the meeting. There being no one to address the Board on this pro- ject, the public -hearing was closed, BZA 1-5-77 Page 6 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 7 The Board reviewed architectural treatment and striping for the proposed facility. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 76-87 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. Granting of the use permit request does not constitute granting of special privilege, but only grants parity with other uses in the industrial park upon which the City has previously approved similar facilities. 2. 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The plot plan received and dated December 20, 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. If the loading and unloading area is in fact a floor area, it shall be striped and restricted to that use only; if it is a well as depicted upon the plan, the minimum depth from the ultimate right-of-way line shall be forty-five (45) feet. — 3. The overhead door for the loading facility, shall be of a similar material to that used for the main structure. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 1-5-77 Page 7 Minutes, H.B.• Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 8 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-194 (In Conj./UP 76-87) Applicant: Joe Byron To permit the construction of a 12,000 square foot industrial building pursuant to Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located on the south side of Commercial Drive approxi- mately 265 feet west of Graham Street in a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manufacturing District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Joe Byron was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the request, considering turning radius required by code and setbacks from interior property lines. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-194 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 plot plan received and dated December 20, 1976, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifica- tion: If there have been plans previously approved for the abutting properties to the west and south at zero setback, the six (6) inch setback as shown on the plan shall he revised to reflect zero setback. If, however, there are no plans approved for the abutting properties or if the yard area for any plans which have been approved for said properties is devoted to open space or parking adjacent to the subject site, the six (6) inch setback shall be permitted. 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 1-5-77 Page 8 . 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 9 2. The following plans shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Development: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscap- ing specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan, if applicable. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechan- ical equipment and shlll 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 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. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build- ing permits. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. Street trees shall be installed in compliance with the conditions imposed upon approval of TT 6948. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. At the option of the developer, the plan may be revised to reflect a twenty-five (25) foot turning radius thereby increasing the overall square footage of the building. 2. All applicable conditions imposed upon approval of Use Permit No. 76-87 shall apply. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIP,PS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 1-5-77 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 10 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-68 Applicant: Family Home Builders To permit a two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 660 feet south of Ellis Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Crosby informed the Board that this request is covered by Negative Declaration,No. 76-113, adopted by the Board on December 3, 1976, upon approval of AR 76-175. Louis Graziadio was present at the meeting and indicated his re- ceipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-68 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department on December 21, 1976, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Depart- ment of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Beach Boulevard and Graziadio Drive shall be dedicated and improved to City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system at the time said.parcels are developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 7. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. BZA 1-5-77 Page 10 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 11 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-66 Applicant: Douglas Snyder To permit a four (4) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue in a C2, General Business District. Dick Hunsaker was present at the meeting and requested that this item, which had been conditionally approved by the Board at its December 29, 1976, meeting, be reconsidered for possible amendment to the conditions of approval. He explained that one of the major lessees for the subject shopping center had requested the extension of Lot 1 as access to Beach Boulevard; he further indicated a willingness to record reciprocal agreements on the total parcel in order to maintain free access and use of the parking for all uses within the center. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD VOTED TO RECON- SIDER THE ABOVE -REFERENCED APPLICATION, BASED UPON NEW INFORMATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The Board reviewed the request. Secretary Palin discussed the possibility that a subsequent sign request might be filed on Beach Boulevard on the thirteen foot panhandle, and noted the need for a comprehensive sign program for the entire center to preclude such action. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE BOARD AMENDED THE CONDI- TIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 76-66 AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REVISED 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 December 20, 1976, shall be the approved layout. BZA 1-5-77 . Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 12 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Depart- ment of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Florida Street, Garfield Avenue, and Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated and improved to City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system at the time said parcels are developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 7. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 10. Reciprocal easements for ingress -egress and parking shall be submitted to the City prior to occupancy of the first structur on the property, to assure that total, permanent onsite circulation is provided, as well as the parking necessary for each structure as shown on the approved site plan. AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-60 (Landscape Plan) Applicant: Cager Properties, Inc. Landscape plan for a previously approved '10-unit apartment located on the east side of Cameron Street approximately 320 feet south of Slater Avenue in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. The Board reviewed the submitted plan, which has also been reviewed by the Department of Public Works. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE LANDSCP.PING PLAN FOR USE PERMIT NO. 76760.WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: PALIN ABSENT: NONE BZA 1-5-77 Page 12 . h Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 13 Mr. Palin submitted the following reason for his "no" vote: When the Board had granted approval to this request it had dis- cussed with the applicant the provision of landscaping between the first parking stall on the southerly portion of the drive and the entry, and this landscaping is not depicted on the plan. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman Crosby informed the Board that according to the Board of Zoning Adjustment Bylaws election of new officers for the year was in order. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY PALIN THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WAS NOMINATED TO SERVE AS BZA CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR 1977. ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE NOMINATIONS WERE CLOSED AND THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE NAMED AS CHAIRMAN, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSTAINING: LIPPS ABSENT: NONE ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, JIM PALIN WAS NOMINATED TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIRMAN, AND THE NOMINATIONS CLOSED. MR. PALIN WAS ELECTED VICE CHAIRMAN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSTAINING: PALIN ABSENT: NONE The election of officers will become effective as of the next Board meeting on January 12, 1977. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-174 Applicant: Wanda Nobles To permit zero side yard setback for garages of two single-family dwellings pursuant to Section 9163.2.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side of Clay Avenue approxi- mately 200 feet west of Delaware Street in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Secretary Palin reported to the Board that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting that this application be withdrawn. BZA 1-5-77 Page 13 y Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 5, 1977 Page 14 ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-174 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. JcTmes W. Palin, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments :df L BZA 1-5-77 Page 14