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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1977 - 1:15 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-81 (Cont. from 5-4-77)
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferry
To permit construction of two (2) single-family dwellings pursuant
to Section 9384.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located
on the west side of 15th Street approximately 125 feet south of
Palm Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California En-
vironmental Quality Act, 1970.
Mrs. Ferry was present at the meeting.
The plan has been revised to reflect front entry rather than side
entry as shown previously. The Board noted that the floor area is
over that allowed by code and there is a slight deficiency in open
space which can, however, be corrected by decreasing coverage
of the unit.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-81 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated May 11, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the
modifications described herein:
a. Dimensions shall be shown from the centerline of 15th
Street in order to make proper determination of the
front property line.
b. The plan shall reflect the 216" dedication required on
the alley.
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C. The plan shall reflect the allowed 1800 square foot
maximum floor area per unit.
The plan submitted to the Department of Building and Community
Development upon application for building permits shall have
the above modifications depicted thereupon.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
. Parking layout;
. Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the
immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements,
an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-
way on the alley shall be dedicated.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-22 (Cont. from 5-11-77)
Applicant: Orange County Sanitation Districts
To permit construction of an 816" block wall exceeding the allowed
wall height by 216" in lieu of Section 9519(a) of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Brookhurst Street
extending northerly for a distance of approximately 3900 feet
from the Talbert Channel at the County Sanitation District Facilities.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California Envir-
onmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer reopened the public hearing. No one was present
to represent the application or to speak in regard to the request,
and the public hearing was closed.
Secretary Palin noted that the City Council has issued direction
that review by the City will be required for all Sanitation pro-
jects within the City. It was the determination of the Board that
this request should be continued to advise the District of that
decision and permit a representative to be present when the request
is considered.
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ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-22 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MAY 25, 1977, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-51 (Cont. from 5-11-77)
Applicant: Charles M. Hughes
To permit the construction of a second -story apartment unit and
garage on a site having a non -conforming yard pursuant to
Section 9719 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on
the south side of Knoxville Avenue approximately 125 feet west of
Huntington Street in an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer reopened the public hearing. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes
were present at the meeting and explained to the Board the purpose
for the shop area and the extra enclosed parking spaces provided,
to serve as a hobby shop for restoration of old cars. There being
no other persons present to speak for or against the proposed use,
the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the plan, discussing balcony area and alley
width and improvement.
ON MOTIO14 BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-51
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
immediate 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.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated April 25, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the
modifications described herein:
a. The plan shall reflect the minimum sixty (60) square
feet of open space area for the unit proposed for
construction over the garage in compliance with the
present provisions of the ordinance code.
b. The plan shall reflect the dimension from centerline
of the abutting street to assure that the proper det-
ermination on the location of the front property line
can be made.
c. The plan shall precisely locate the wall of the exist-
ing structure and its relationship to the dedication
proposed from the alley.
The modifications outlined above shall be delineated upon the
plan submitted to the Department of Building and Community
Development upon application for building permits.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
. Parking layout;
. Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the
immediate vicinity;
• Past administrative action regarding this property.
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2. In accordance with City standards and requirements, an addi-
tional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way shall
be dedicated on both the east -west and the north -south alleys.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. If there is sufficient room after survey to install pro-
tective devices onsite between the existing wall of the
garage and the right-of-way line on the alley, concrete -
filled pipes with a minimum diameter of four (4) inches
shall be installed at that location at a minimum distance
of five (5) feet on center.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION No. 77-24
Applicant: Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Paul
To permit construction of a wall and fence to within 7-1/2 feet
of the front property line in lieu of the 15-foot setback required
by Section 9104 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located
on the north side of Intrepid Lane approximately 500 feet west of
Broadway in an R1, Low Density Residential District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California En-
vironmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Courtland Paul was
present at the meetinq and addressed the Board to outline his
project and state his 3ustification for approval of the applica-
tion. There being no other persons present to address the Board,
the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the proposal, noting that adjacent properties
are both constructed at 7'6" and that the request would not reduce
the usability of the garage apron for guest parking.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. Granting of the request will not adversely affect the Master
Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
2. The project will not be materially detrimental to public wel-
fare in the adjacent neighborhood or be injurious to other
properties in the same zone classification.
3. At least 50 percent of the dwelling units in the neighborhood
were originally constructed at the 716" setback; the granting
of the request is therefore granting parity with surrounding
properties.
4. The project does not encroach into the sight angle from the
abutting street.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received and dated May 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:
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• 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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-25
Applicant: Michael C. Burkenfield
To permit a reduction of the required open space from the required
900 square feet to 660 square feet in lieu of Section 9103.3.1.1.1
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code in order to allow a
proposed addition to a single-family dwelling located on the north
side of Lakeview Drive approximately 50 feet east of Upperlake
Circle in an R1, Low Density Residential District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. No one was present to
represent the application or to address the Board; the public
hearing was closed.
Board review included discussion on the size of the lots and the
comparative lack of flexibility on the properties because of
restrictions imposed on the waterfront lots at the time of original
construction. It was the consensus of the Board that the request
should be continued to allow staff analysis of the possible effect
of granting the request upon the remainder of the lots in the area
and to allow applicant to be present to discuss alternative layouts.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-25 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MAY 25, 1977, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-26
Applicant: Home Federal Savings
To permit installation of a 6'8" by 17'0" freestanding sign at a
site having an existing freestanding sign, in lieu of Section
9760.7 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west
side of Main Street at the intersection of Main Street and
Yorktown Avenue in a C2-O-CD, Community Business District combined
with Oil Production and Civic District.
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This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Dan Beagle and Vicky
Hanson were present to represent the application. They informed
the Board that this sign had been included in the approval of the
building and was a condition in their lease from the Huntington
Beach Company. There being no other persons to address the Board
in regard to this request, the public hearing was closed.
Secretary Palin reviewed the existing sign program approved for
the total shopping center noting that no sign was allocated there-
on for this location. He also noted that the freestanding signs
existing within the center are not constructed of precast concrete
as spelled out in the approved sign program.
Although the center has not constructed all of the freestanding
signs permitted under the original program, it was the opinion of
the Board that it would be premature to select one of the prior
sign locations and move it without first seeing an overall sign
program, since other uses on the site will no doubt have signing
needs of their own in the future. It was the consensus that this
request should be continued to permit the applicants to contact
the Huntington Beach Company and review both this proposal and the
total signing program with them.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-26 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 1, 1977, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-53
Applicant: A. A. Sugarman
To permit construction of a twenty-eight (28) unit apartment com-
plex pursuant to Section 9320 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the south side of Hamilton Avenue approximately
356 feet west of Brookhurst Street in an R3, Medium -High Density
Residential District.
This request is covered by ND 77-20, adopted by the Board on
February 24, 1977, in conjunction with approval of Tentative Par-
cel Map 77-6.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Mr. Sugarman was
present at the meeting. There being no other persons present in
regard to this proposal, the public hearing was closed.
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The Board reviewed the application with the proponent, pointing
out discrepancies and missing dimensions on the plan which will
have to be corrected. Mel Ott informed Mr. Sugarman that a fire
hydrant will be required somewhere at the rear of the project,
and indicated that the Fire Department will require a turn -around
at the end of the drive.
Deficiencies in the plan in regard to open space, permitted floor
areas, building heights, garage setbacks, assigned parking, etc.,
were discussed. Also discussed were the types of building and
roofing materials and the treatment at the property lines between
subject property and the church and athletic club facilities.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-53
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
immediate 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 and dated April 27, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the
modifications described herein:
a. Proper dimensions shall be delineated upon the plan.
b. Building separations shall be shown in all cases.
C. Floor areas shall be spelled out for all units.
d. Building heights shall be delineated upon the plan.
e. Setbacks for the garages shall be zero or ten (10) feet.
f. Open space shall be increased to meet the minimum.
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g. All covered parking shall be assigned to individual
units.
h. Trash pick up area shall be delineated on the plan.
i. Open parking stalls shall be shown projecting over
landscaping rather than with the use of wheel stops
as shown on the conceptual plan.
j. A turn around with a minimum radius of twenty (20)
feet shall be provided at the end of the drive at the
southwesterly corner of the project.
The above modifications shall be delineated upon the plan sub-
mitted to the Department of Building and Community Development
upon application for building permits.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
. Parking layout;
. Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in
the immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to
the Planning Department concurrently with application for
building permits. Said plan shall comply with the require-
ments of Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Depart-
ment of Public Works.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. Roofing material shall be a minimum of cedar shingles.
Any alternative material proposed to be used other than
wood shall be brought to the Board of Zoning Adjustments
for review and approval action.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. A masonry wall of a minimum height of six (6) feet shall
be constructed on the east and west property lines of
subject property.
2. The developer shall comply with the requirements of Article
932 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code for installation
of trees on the proposed facility.
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C. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. If the developer proposes to provide air conditioning,
the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be
a minimum of R-19 and R-11, respectively. If no air con-
ditioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings
and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7,
respectively.
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. 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.
4. A chemical analysis, as well as tests for physical proper-
ties of the soil on subject property, shall be submitted
to the City for review prior to issuance of building permits.
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. 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 pro-
ject (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water
faucets.
9. All holding tanks for toilet facilities shall be equipped
for a capacity of 3.5 gallons if such facilities are avail-
able at the time of construction.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-54
Applicant: John David King
To permit construction of two (2) 8-unit apartment buildings
extending more than 150 feet from a public street pursuant to
Section 9202.3.1.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located
on the south side of Stark Street approximately 150 feet west of
Beach Boulevard in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District.
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This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-60.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Mr. Fryer was pre-
sent to represent the application. The Board reviewed with the
applicant the many deficiencies on the plan: excessive lot cov-
erage, lack of dimensions, use of reciprocals without providing
additional amenities on -site, inability of the separate parcels
to stand on their own individually, etc. There being no other
persons to address the Board in regard to this request, the public
hearing was closed.
It was the determination of the Board that a meeting should be
arranged between staff and the developers to attempt to work our
some of the problems on the plan.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 77-54 WAS
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 1, 1977, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT N0. 77-55
Applicant: Chris William Caras
To permit construction of an 11,300 square foot office -commercial
building pursuant to Section 9472 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately
255 feet north of Newman Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial
District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-62.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Chris Caras and Judy
Economokos were present to represent the application. The Board
reviewed the information contained within the negative declaration
and considered mitigation measures applicable to the project.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECT UPON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED ND 77-62 WITH THE
MITIGATION MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B2 THROUGH B8 IMPOSED
UPON THE USE PERMIT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Mr. Caras discussed possible preservation of the trees on the site
with the Board. He also outlined the proposed uses for the pro-
ject, stipulating that he would definitely consult with the City
prior to leasing out any portion of the building to medical facili-
ties. There being no other persons present to address the Board
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in regard to this request, the public hearing was closed.
Board review included extensive discussion on the tree preserva-
tion. Also reviewed were parking ratios in relation to use of
the building and the inner circulation patterns onsite.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 77-55
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
immediate vicinity.
b. Property and improvments 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 and dated May 3, 1977,
shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications
described herein:
a. A landscaped area shall be shown around the one tree
within the parking area if the tree is to be preserved.
b. Proper dimension shall be shown from the centerline of
the abutting street to the front property line to
assist City staff in determining parcel size and loca-
tion.
C. Drive width shall be shown at thirty-five (35) feet with
a radius type curb return.
The modifications outlined above shall be delineated upon the
plan submitted at the time of 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;
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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 shall be submitted to
the Planning Department. Said plan shall comply with
Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
landscaping specifications on file in the Department of
Public Works; said plan shall also depict the location of
the thirty-seven (37) inch eucalyptus tree onsite which
developer is to attempt to preserve.
3. A rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan, if applicable,
shall be submitted to the Planning Department. Said plan
shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip-
ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to
screen said equipment.
4. In accordance with City standards and requirements, an addi-
tional ten (10) feet of right-of-way on Cameron Street shall
be dedicated.
5. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
6. Elevations for both buildings shall be submitted to the
Board of Zoning Adjustments for review and approval action
prior to the issuance of building permits for either build-
ing. Said elevations shall depict building elevations on
both Beach Boulevard and Cameron Street.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The Board has discussed the loss of one parking space to
offset preservation of the onsite eucalyptus tree, and has
concurred with such reduction in the parking onsite.
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. 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.
4. Energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor
lamps, shall be used in parking lots.
5. Crime prevention techniques shall be applied to the design
of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
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6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water
faucets.
7. All holding tanks for toilet facilities shall be equipped
for a capacity of 3.5 gallons if such facilities are
available at the time of construction.
8. The thirty-seven (37) inch diameter tree located within
the parking area shall be incorporated into a landscaped
area unless sufficient evidence is submitted to the Board
of Zoning Adjustments to show that the tree is in an un-
healthy condition and cannot be salvaged. In such case,
the tree may be removed and replaced on the ratio of two
(2) thirty -inch (30") box trees per tree removed.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-86
Applicant: Elden W. Bainbridge
To permit construction of a 5,760 square foot commercial building
pursuant to Section 9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,
located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Newland
Street in a C2, Community Business District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-58.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing on the negative declara-
tion. Sam Hirt was present to represent the application. The
Board reviewed the information contained in the negative declaration
request and considered mitigation measures applicable thereto.
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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 77-58
WITH THE MITIGATION MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS Bl THROUGH
B7 IMPOSED UPON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the proposal and went over the plan check with
the applicant, explaining the items noted. The secretary was
instructed to forward a copy of said plan check to the proponent.
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ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-86 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated April 25, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the
modifications described herein:
a. The building shall be set back a minimum of twenty-
five (25) feet from the ultimate right-of-way line on
Newland Street.
b. Drive width of the drives off Newland Street and Edinger
Avenue shall be increased to a minimum width of thirty
(30) feet with a radius type curb return.
A revised plan shall be submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ments for review prior to the issuance of building permits,
with the above modifications _depicted thereupon.
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 Planning
Department:
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. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. If found to be necessary to alleviate the noise impacts on
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abutting residential properties, baffle plates shall be
installed on the westerly side of the building to partially
muffle noise from the air conditioning unit.
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. Energy -saving lighting, such as high pressure sodium vapor
lamps, shall be used in parking lots.
4. Crime prevention techniques shall be applied to the design
of the pro3ect (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.).
5. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water
faucets.
6. 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.
7. 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: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-91
Applicant: Max S. Schreiber
To permit construction of garages at zero lot line between two (2)
triplexes located on abutting lots pursuant to Section 9163.2.1.1
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the north side
of Cypress Street approximately 50 feet east of Oak Lane in an R2,
Medium Density Residential District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-61.
The Chairman opened the public hearing on the negative declaration.
Max Schreiber was present at the meeting. There being no persons
to address the Board in regard to this request, the public hearing
was closed.
The Board reviewed the proposed layout with the applicant, point-
ing out deficiencies on the plan and suggesting an alternate
layout which would move the garages over, provide a common access
drive, and allow increase in the open yard area. Such a revision
would also eliminate the need for the administrative review appli-
cation. The proponent agreed with this approach.
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ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY PALIN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-91 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-94
Applicant: M. J. Loustaunau Development
To permit construction of two (2) single-family dwellings on two
lots pursuant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordin-
ance Code, located on the east side of 22nd Street approximately
100 feet south of Orange Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area
One, Section B.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Gene Clark was present to represent the applicant.
The Board reviewed the submitted plan, informing the applicant of
the setback requirements and of the possibility of decreasing his
setback and picking up additional open space between the dwellings.
He was also informed that the coverage appears to be 51 square
feet over permitted area.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-94 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 May 9, 1977, shall
be the approved layout, subject to the following:
a. The proponent may submit, if he so desires, a revised
plan showing garage setback at seven and one-half
(7-1/2) feet from the ultimate right-of-way line.
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.
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2. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements,
an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-
way on the alley shall be dedicated.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-95
Applicant: William D. Dalton
To permit the addition of 57 new parking spaces to an existing
commercial building pursuant to Section 9430 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northeast corner of Aldrich
Street and Parkside Lane in a C2, Community Business District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California En-
vironmental Quality Act, 1970.
Ron Winterburn was present to represent the application.
The request was reviewed by the Board.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-95 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL-
LOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The plot plan received and dated May 11, 1977, shall be
the approved layout as amended thereon.
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 shall be submitted to
the Planning Department. Said plan shall comply with
Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
landscaping specifications on file in the Department of
Public Works.
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3. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements,
additional right-of-way dedication on Aldrich Street shall
be made as required by the Department of Public Works.
4. The developer shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district.
5. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The landscaping shall be installed as depicted on the ap-
proved plot plan.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-96
Applicant: Ronald 0. Montgomery
To permit construction of one (1) single-family dwelling pursuant
to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located
on the west side of 19th Street approximately 125 feet south of
Olive Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
No one was present to represent the application.
Board review found the plan to be in compliance with code require-
ments except for a possible problem with garage dimensions because
of the location of the water heater.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-96 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated May 12, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual 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;
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Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in
the immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. In accordance with City standards and requirements, an
additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-way
on the alley shall be dedicated.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. The minimum clear dimension in the garages shall be 18 by
19 feet.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-97
Applicant: Ronald 0. Montgomery
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 southeast corner of 22nd Street and Orange Avenue
in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section A.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
No one was present to represent the application.
Board review found the plan to be in compliance with code require-
ments except for a possible problem with garage dimensions because
of the location of the water heater and the three (3) foot wide
entry shown on the plan.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-97 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received and dated May 12, 1977,
shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the
modification described herein:
a. A minimum setback width of five (5) feet shall be pro-
vided access to the front entries, or the plan shall
be reversed to provide such entry width.
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In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid-
ered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan:
. Traffic circulation and drives;
. Parking layout;
. Lot area;
. Lot width and lot depth;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in
the immediate vicinity;
. Past administrative action regarding this property.
2. In accordance with the City's standards and requirements,
an additional two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of right-of-
way on the alley shall be dedicated.
A twenty-four (24) foot turning radius at the intersection
of 22nd Street and Orange Avenue shall also be dedicated
to the City.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. The minimum clear dimension on the garages shall be 18 by
19 feet.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS:
USE PERMIT NO. 76-52 (Revision of Conditions)
Applicant: Glenn Busby
Request for modification to condition of approval requiring certain
insulation in walls and ceilings for a previously approved shopping
center located at Edinger Avenue and Goldenwest Street in a C4,
Highway Commercial District.
Glenn Busby, Pat Doyle, and Mr. Moffi were present to represent
the request.
The proponents submitted an energy consumption study prepared by
A. C. Morton Company. This study, based on the climatic
and atmospheric conditions in the City of Huntington Beach and
the proposed method of heating and cooling the store, concluded
that installation of the insulation as originally required would
actually result in use of more, not less, energy. The applicants
requested that the condition be amended to require R-11 insulation
in ceilings only and none in the walls. The Board discussed ex-
tensively the energy saving techniques proposed and the computer
analysis contained in the study, and determined that deletion of
the requirement would still permit the structure to meet the
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intent of the City for conservation of energy. Secretary Palin
also noted that research has indicated that other shopping
centers within the city have had no such condition imposed.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 76-52 WERE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Condition No. C-8 of the original conditions of approval imposed
on Sepf-ember 15, 1976, is hereby amended to read: "Insulation
shall be a minimum of R-11 in ceilings only within subject project."
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-185
Applicant: Blanchard Enterprises
To permit allocation of parking on a combined day and night basis
for a restaurant located within a previously approved shopping
center located at Warner Avenue and Magnolia Street.
The Board reviewed the request and the existing parking count.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE REQUESTED PARKING
OVERLAP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-185 WAS APPROVED WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The overlap of parking space use shall be restricted to office -
daytime vs. restaurant -nighttime use only.
2. Should the overlapping parking space use create problems at
the site in the future, additional parking will be required to
be provided.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 76-64
Applicant: W & D Commercial Properties, Inc.
To permit revised landscaping plan for a previously approved
shopping center located at Magnolia Street and Atlanta Avenue.
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The proponents have submitted exhibits showing the approved
landscaping plan for the adult community abutting the shopping
center, the landscaping that was actually placed within that
community, and a proposal (Exhibit C) for interfilling of that
landscaping to provide maximum screening of the shopping center
from the adult community. Exhibit C has received the approval of
the Homehowner's Association of the adult community, and spells
out types of plant materials and location of planting.
The Board reviewed the proposal.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR
USE PERMIT NO. 76-64 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
The revised landscaping plan received and dated May 16, 1977,
shall be the approved plan as amended thereon, for the offsite
landscaping only.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 77-43 (Deletion of Condition)
Applicant: James A. Lane
Request for relief from the requirement for alley dedication for
a previously approved building alteration located on the north
side of Frankfort Avenue approximately 90 feet west of Hill Street
in an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
Bruce Crosby noted the following: the block is fully developed
and it would be of no benefit to get the alley dedication; the
value of the addition is not sufficient to require dedication; and
there is an existing wall ]ust inside the existing right-of-way
line. He also noted that the attorney's office has been contacted
and found no problem with deletion of this requirement.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR USE PERMIT NO. 77-43 WERE REVISED AS FOLLOWS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Condition No. A2 requiring dedication of alley right-of-way shall
be deleted from the April 27, 1977, Conditions of Approval, with
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stipulation that said deletion shall not affect any of the re-
quired setbacks, and as dedication is required in the ordinance
code.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
JKmes W. Palin, Sd'cretary
Board of Zoning Ad3ustments
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