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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 1977 - 1:15 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 23, 1977, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS-
CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: NONE
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
USE PERMIT NO. 77-10
Applicant: Cager Properties Inc.
To permit the construction of a six (6) unit apartment building
on an arterial street pursuant to Section 9161.4(b) of the Hunting-
ton Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Newland
Street approximately 480 feet south of Slater Avenue in an R2, Medium
Density Residential District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is covered by
Negative Declaration No. 77-13.
The Chairman reopened the public hearing. There being no one present
to address the Board in regard to the proposed *project, the public
hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative declara-
tion request and discussed mitigation measures applicable to the
project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED N.D. 77-13 WITH MITI-
GATING MEASURES NOS. C-2 THROUGH C-9 APPLIED TO THE USE PERMIT, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES; PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT:. NONE
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
March 16, 1977
Page 2
Secretary Palin noted that the revised plan now conforms to
code requirements.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 77-10 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
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 revised plot plan received and dated March 3, 1977, 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 regardinq this property.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifi-
cations on file in the Department of Public Works shall be
submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop-
ment.
3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements, an
additional twenty (20) feet of right-of-way on Newland Street
shall be dedicated.
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March 16, 1977
Page 3
4. Soil and compaction reports shall be submitted by a certified
soils engineer. Said reports shall be submitted to the Depart-
ment 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 devices or systems shall comply
with 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 Sanitation
District 43 Sewer Annex District.
8. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building
permits.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FI14AL INSPECTION
1. Newland 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. A parcel map shall be filed to legalize the status of the
property as a legal building site if it is determined by the
Department of Building and Community Development to be necessary
at the time of application for issuance of building permits.
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.
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. Tlatural 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.
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March 16, 1977
Page 4
5. The structures on subject property, whether attached or detache
shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical
standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL
contours of the property.
6. Energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor
lamps, shall be used in parking lots and recreation areas.
7. Crime prevention techniques shall be applied to the design
aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
9. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped
for a capacity of 3.5 gallons if such facilities are available
at the time of construction.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-13
Applicant: Patricia Lockshaw
To permit the conversion of an existing side entry garage to a
front entry garage having a 12-foot setback in lieu of the required
22 feet per Section 9106.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located on the east side of Wanderer Lane approximately 240 feet
north of Mistral Drive in an R1, Low Density Residential District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is a
Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality
Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Patricia Lockshaw was
present at the meeting and explained her reasons for requesting
the variance. There being no other persons to speak on the pro-
posed project, the public hearing was closed.
The Board discussed the proposal extensively, considering the
width of the proposed drive and the curb cut and the limitations
this width would place on use of the drive for parkinq. Also
reviewed were the center pillar construction within the garage
and the height restrictions for landscaping at this location.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-13 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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March 16, 1977
Page 5
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The existing design, having a side -on entry with the drive-
way immediately adjacent to the front entry of the dwelling,
creates a nuisance value on the property in that there was
not a proper drive apron provided at the time of original
construction to attain the full 25 foot depth from the perpen-
dicular to the face of the garage.
2. The City has in the past approved similar requests with a
minimum dimension of 18 feet at the closest point subject to
a single garage door with a full width drive approach, and
this request is for a reduction of only two (2) feet in that
minimum dimension (or 16 feet at oblique to the nearest
corner of the garage door).
3. The two separate garage doors are proposed because there is
a necessary support column required for the support of the
remaining portion of the garage structure.
4. Granting of subject request will not be detrimental to persons
residing or working in the vicinity, as there are both side -on
and direct entry garages existing in the neighborhood.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received and dated March 1, 1977, shall be
the approved layout, subject to the following modifications:
a. The driveway shall be a maximum width of ten (10)
feet at curb, and lined up as close as possible to the
easterly garage door.
b. The plan, when submitted to the Department of Building
and Community Development, shall be designed and con-
structed in full compliance with that which has been
submitted to the Board with the exceptions of the pro-
posed hedge and the raised planter along the front
property line, which shall comply with the provisions
of the ordinance code.
The above modifications shall be delineated upon the plan
submitted to the Department of Buidinq and Community Devel-
opment upon application for building permits.
2. The westerly garage door shall be provided with an auto-
matic garage door opener.
3. The landscaped area immediately adjacent to the westerly
side of the driveway shall be designed and constructed at
an angle, as shown upon the March 1, 1977, plan.
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March 16, 1977
Page 6
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE. PERMIT NO. 77-14
Applicant: Doris Martinez
To permit the construction of a 4,400 square foot commercial
building pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordin-
ance Code, located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard
and Knoxville Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is covered
by Negative Declaration No. 77-21.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Doris Martinez and Gene
Kermin were present to represent the application. There being
no one present to address the Board in regard to the request, the
public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the request, discussing the legality of the
lot split, and applicants were advised to submit a preliminary
title report to the Department of Building and Community Develop-
ment upon application for permits. Also, the applicants were
informed of the requirement that they extend the water line to
serve subject property.
The Board reviewed the negative declaration request and discussed
mitigating measures applicable to the project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECT UPON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED N.D. 77-21 WITH
THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS C-2 THROUGH C-4
IMPOSED ON THE USE PERMIT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT 110. 77-14
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
vicinity;
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March 16, 1977
Page 7
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 revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received
March 16, 1977,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 Department
of Building and Community Development:
a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article
979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and land-
scaping specifications on file in the Department of
Public Works.
b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan if appli-
cable. Said plan shall indicate screening of all
rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the
type of material proposed to screen said equipment.
3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements,
an additional 25 foot radius at the intersection of
Knoxville Avenue and Beach Boulevard 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 sys-
tems, and any other required fire protection and detection
devices or systems shall comply with the specifications
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Minutes,
March 16,
Page 8
of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. Plans for such system
and devices shall be submitted to the Fire Department
and shall be subject to approval by the Departments of
Fire and Public Works.
H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
1977
6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
7. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permit.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Beach Boulevard and Knoxville Avenue shall be improved
to the centerline of such rights -of -way. Said improve-
ment shall include curbs, gutters, sidewalks, paving,
street trees, street lights, street signs, street drain-
age, and sewer and water main extensions, in full compli-
ance with the City of Huntington Beach street standards
and requirements.
C. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. A tentative parcel map shall be filed. Said parcel map
shall have delineated thereon the reciprocal easements
for ingress -egress along the south property line adjacent
to Beach Boulevard.
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.
3. Use of energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure
sodium vapor lamps, should be considered in parking lots
and recreation areas.
4. Crime prevention techniques should be applied to the
design aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder
locks, etc.).
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-17
Applicant: Mike Clark Development
To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment buildin
abutting an arterial highway pursuant to Section 9161.4(a) of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of
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March 16, 1977
Page 9
Delaware Street approximately 54 feet south of Indianapolis Avenue
in an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is a Categ-
orical Exemption, Class III, California Fnvironmental Quality
Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. No one was present to
speak for or against the proposed project; the public hearing was
closed.
Secretary Palin reported that applicant has requested a continuance
to permit the plans to be brought into compliance with code.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-17 WAS
CONTINUED AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 23,
1977, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-18
Applicant: Conder Construction
To permit the construction of a six (6) unit apartment building
pursuant to Section 9161.4(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the west side of Elm Street approximately 100
feet south of Sycamore Street in an R2, Medium Density Residential
District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is covered
by Negative Declaration request No. 77-25.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Mike Conder was present
to represent the application, and indicated to the Board that
the inadequate separation between the recreation room and the main
structure will be resolved by connecting the buildings by trellis-
work. There being no other persons to address the Board on this
request, the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the request, discussing roofing proposed, loca-
tion of the screening wall, and the legality and timing of the
original lot split.
The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative dec-
laration request and considered mitigating measures applicable
to the project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE. A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECT UPON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 77-25 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES NOS. C-2 THROUGH C-9 IMPOSED
UPON THE USE PERMIT, BY THE, FOLLOWING VOTE:
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March 16, 1977
Page 10
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
011 MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 77-18
WAS APPROVED WITF THE FOLLOWINr- 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 revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received
February 22, 1977 shall be the approved layout, sub3ect to
the modifications described herein:
a. A seven foot (7') dedication on Elm Street in lieu of the
ten foot (10') shown;
b. The location of screening wall shall be in compliance with
code;
C. The overall lot dimensions shall be amended to reflect the
seven foot (7') dedication.
A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to
the Building Department 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;
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March 16, 1977
Page 11
. 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. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements
an additional seven (7) feet of right-of-way on Elm Street
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
shall be subject to approval by that Department.
5. 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.
6. The developer shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
7. The developer shall participate in the Orange County Sani-
tation District #3 Sewer Annex District.
S. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Elm 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. If at the time of approval for building permits the Depart-
ment of Building and Community Development determines that
the lot is not a legal building site, a tentative parcel map
shall be filed, approved, and recorded.
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March 16, 1977
Page 12
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.
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 snubbed
in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and
central heating units.
5. The structures on subject property, whether attached or detached,
shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical
standards set forth for all units that lie within the 60 CNEL
contours of the property.
6. Use of energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure sodium
vapor lamps, should be considered in parking lots and recreation
areas.
7. Crime prevention techniques should be applied to the design
aspects of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
9. All holding tanks for restroom facilities shall be equipped for
a capacity of 3.5 gallons if such facilities are available at
the time of construction.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-19 (In Conj./AR 77-34)
Applicant: Howard Foster
To permit trucking and loading facilities to face a public street
pursuant to Section 9518 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located on the north side of Commercial Drive approximately 380
feet west of Graham Street in a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manu-
facturing District.
Chairman Spencer 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. Evelyn Evans, agent for
the applicant, was present at the meeting. No one was present
to speak for or against the proposal; the public hearing was
closed.
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March 16, 1977
Page 13
Board discussion of the loading facility ensued.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-19
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The request is similar to other requests of this nature in
the industrial zone, and therefore does not constitute grant-
ing of special privilege.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received and dated February 23, 1977, shall
be the approved layout.
2. The loading facility shall be striped for a distance of
forty-five (45) feet from the curb line of the property into
the building and posted "truck loading -unloading only."
3. The overhead door shall be of a compatible material and
color to the material used on the remaining portion of
the building.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: :NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-34 (In Conj./UP 77-19)
Applicant: Howard Foster
To permit the construction of a 10,000 square foot industrial
building pursuant to Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordin-
ance Code, located on the north side of Commercial Drive approxi-
mately 280 feet west of Graham Street in a 100-M1-A-20,000,
Restricted Manufacturing District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is covered
by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974.
Evelyn Evans, agent for the applicant, was present at the meeting.
The Board reviewed the request, discussing landscaping, parking
provisions, setbacks, and location of trash bins. The applicant
was informed that one concrete bumper for every two parking stalls
is permissible rather than the one -for -one as shown on the plan.
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March 16, 1977
Page 14
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-34 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 plan received February 23, 1977, shall be the approved
layout, subject to the following modifications:
a. The landscaping along the front property line shall be
a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet.
b. The end parking stall along the southwesterly portion of
the project shall be increased by three (3) feet.
C. The building shall reflect a true zero setback on the
interior property line if not ad3acent to an open yard
or parking area on the abutting industrial use.
A plan delineating said modifications 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 improvement in the
immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
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 landscaping
specifications on file in the Department of Public Works.
b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan, if appli-
cable. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop
mechanical equipment 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 Depart-
ment of Building and Community Development and shall be
subject to approval by that Department.
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March 16, 1977
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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
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 condi-
tions of approval imposed on Tentative Tract 6948.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-20
Applicant: Max Schreiber
To permit the construction of a three (3) unit apartment building
abutting an arterial street pursuant to Section 9161.4(a) of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of
Alhambra Avenue approximately 320 feet west of Beach Boulevard in
an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is a Categ-
orical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality
Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. No one was present to
speak for or against the proposal, and the public hearing was
closed.
After review of the legality of Lot 8 (which is a 46-foot
residual parcel left after conveyance of Lot 7 at a prior date),
it was the consensus of the Board that further documentation on
the date of the original lot split would be required.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN USE PERMIT NO. 77-20
WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1977, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES:
PALIN,
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
CROSBY, SPENCER
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March 16, 1977
Page 16
USE PERMIT NO. 77-21
Applicant: Charles Hermanson
To permit the construction of four (4) fourplex apartments
abutting an arterial street pursuant to Section 9161.4(a) of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the southeast corner
of Warner Avenue and-B Street in an R2, Medium Density Residen-
tial District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is covered
by Negative Declaration No. 76-124, adopted by the Planning Com-
mission on February 15, 1977, upon approval of TT 9586.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Charles Hermanson, John King,
and Mike Major were present at the meetinq. Mr. Bemiss, resident of a
neighboring residential tract, addressed the Board in regard to
the impact this and other multiple -family developments in the area
would have on the traffic through R1 tracts. He was informed by
Secretary Palin that the City has always tried to discourage
circulation between R1 and higher density developments, and that
the circulation in the entire area is proposed to be included in
the study of a proposed rezoning to the west of B Street. There
being no other persons present to address the Board in regard to
the subject project, the public hearing was closed.
Board review ensued, with extensive discussion of the intent of
the treatment of reciprocal easements along the common property
lines for opening up the opposite side yards for open space.
Alternative layouts were suggested, and the applicants agreed to
pursue ways of providing more meaningful open space which would
not require total redesign of the project.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-21
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 plan received and dated February 23, 1977, shall be
the approved layout and elevations for the treatment of
the perimeter wall, landscaping, and architectural features
of the subject buildings.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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USE PERMIT NO. 77-22
Applicant: Buck-Tater Enterprises
To permit the construction of a four (4) unit apartment building
abutting an arterial street pursuant to Section 9161.4(a) of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located at the northwest
corner of Yorktown Avenue and Delaware Street in an R2, Medium
Density Residential District.
Chairman Spencer informed the Board that this request is a Categ-
orical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality
Act, 1970.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. Ray Hart was present to
represent the application. There being no one to address the
Board for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the site plan in detail, including the setbacks
on Delaware Street, the effect on the parking count the "no parking"
provision on Yorktown Avenue will have, the construction of a
three-story unit with only one escape route, the grade differen-
tials between subject prooerty and Delaware and Yorktown, proposed
drainage of the site, slope of the drives, treatment of the peri-
meter wall, and landscaping. It was the consensus that more
information would be required before action could be taken on the
request and a meeting will be arranged between staff and the
developer to attempt to resolve problems on the site plan.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-22 WAS
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 14ARCH 23, 1977, WITH THE CONCURRENCE
OF THE. APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-44
Applicant: Leonard 0. Lindborg
To permit the construction of two (2) single-family dwellings pur-
suant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located on the west side of 17th Street approximately 100 feet
south of Acacia Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Sec-
tion B.
No one was present at the meeting to represent the application.
Board review found the proposed plan to be in conformance with
minimum requirements of the ordinance code.
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March 16, 1977
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ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-44 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 received and dated March 2, 1977, 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. In accordance with the City's standards and specifications,
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 Depart-
ment 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 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. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build-
ing permits.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Seventeenth 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.
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AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS:
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 77-2
Applicant: Alpha Theta Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi
To permit a rummage sale to be held on March 26, 1977, from the
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the benefit of the Cystic
Fibrosis fund, located at 7742 Edinger Avenue in a shopping center
parking lot.
The request was reviewed by the Board. It was noted that a letter
of authorization for the use has been received from the lessee of
the property.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER SPECIAL EVENT NO. 77-2
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The plot plan received March 15, 1977, shall be the approved
layout.
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 License
Division of the Finance Department five (5) days prior to
the event.
5. The area shall contain proper physical constraints to permit
free access and circulation for all emergency vehicles.
6. Permission from the actual property owner shall be obtained
prior to the event.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Note: Subsequent to the application of the above conditions,
Mr. Saul Sher, property owner, was contacted by Planning Depart-
ment staff and gave his consent for subject use of the site.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-82 (Screening [Tall Design)
Applicant: Weiser Company
Design of the perimeter wall for a previously approved 950,000
square foot industrial building located on the northeast corner
of McFadden Avenue and Graham Street in an Ml-A District.
The proposed screening plan submitted by Weiser was reviewed by
the Board in conjunction with the original conditions of approval
on the project.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN THE SCREENING WALL PRO-
POSAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-82 WAS APPROVED WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The plan received and dated March 16, 1977,' shall be the
approved layout, subject to the following modifications:
a. The ten (10) foot chain link fence proposed on Graham Street
shall be temporary, and a permanent installation shall be
constructed at such time as the proponent gains approval for
the construction of the phase of the development at that loca-
tion. Said permanent fencing shall be to the approval of
the Planning Commission.
b. The screening wall for the parking compound on Graham Street
and McFadden Avenue shall be a combination of block wall and
wrought iron construction, in lieu of the chain link as shown
upon the submitted plan.
C. The sidewalks shall be as delineated upon a previous conceptual
plan showing meandering sidewalks along Graham Street to fulfill
the prior condition for an off-street bicycle trail for this
segment between McFadden Avenue and Bolsa Avenue.
d. The location of the temporary chain link fence along Graham
Street shall not interfere with the placement of the meander-
ing sidewalk and the landscaping previously proposed along
said right-of-way.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, TI'E MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
Jtrmes W. Palin, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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