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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1977 - 1:15 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
CITY STAFF PRESENT: NONE
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-7
Applicant: Houser Bros.
To permit a two (2) lot division of land pursuant to Section 9921
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side
of Edinger Avenue approximately 1000 feet east of Santa Barbara
Lane in a C4 Highway Commercial, R2 Medium Density Residential,
and MH Mobilehome District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-29.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing on the negative declara-
tion. Vern and Cliff Houser were present at the meeting. There
being no one to address the Board in relation to this project, the
public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the information
contained in the request for exemption.
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 77-29 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
The applicants indicated their receipt of and concurrence with
the suggested conditions of approval previously forwarded to them.
Secretary Palin reported that this request had been continued to
permit processing of a precise plan of alignment for the extension
of Saybrook, which has now been accomplished. The Board discussed
required dedication and possible small vacation of a portion of the
existing street section back to the applicants.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
77-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 2
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart-
ment on March 11, 1977, 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. A thirty-two (32) foot radius at the intersection of the
extension of Saybrook Lane and Edinger Avenue shall be
dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach.
4. Edinger Avenue and Saybrook Lane shall be dedicated and
improved to City standards at the time said parcels are
developed.
5. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach
water system at the time said parcels are developed.
6. The easement within the private Monterey Drive containing
the existing 8" water main shall be dedicated to the City
of Huntington Beach.
7. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach sewer system at the time said parcels are developed.
8. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcels are developed.
9. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances.
10. The property shall participate in the local drainage
assessment district at the time said parcels are developed.
11. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Planning Department.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 77-29 (Cont. from 6-1-77)
Applicant: Sally Likens
To permit the construction of a 182 square foot garage addition
which encroaches five (5) feet into the required rear yard set-
back in lieu of Section 9103.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the southwest corner of Prescott Lane and Fenley
Drive in an Rl, Low Density Residential District.
BZA 6-15-77 Page 2
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 3
Sally Likens was present at the meeting.
Secretary Palin reported that research of the files for the entire
City has indicated that similar variances of this nature have been
granted in the past for the reverse corner lots, thereby establish-
ing a precedent justifying the subject request.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
77-29 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The original siting within the City of single-family, single -
story homes on reverse corner lots did not take into considera-
tion any future add-ons or provide any flexibility for such
add-ons when the units were originally constructed.
2. Research of the files indicated that a precedent has been set
in prior requests of this nature for encroachment into a rear
yard area where that rear yard encroachment is adjacent to an
interior side yard setback of only five (5) feet on an adjacent
lot.
3. In the case in question, the proponent is proposing only a
single -story addition at the rear yard; therefore, the addition
will not affect the privacy of the property owner of the
adjacent lot, as the adjoining dwelling is a two-story structure
at five ( 5 ) foot setback.
4. There is sufficient separation between the drive on the abutting
property and the new apron, as it is proposed to utilize the
existing curb cut for access.
5. The addition will not affect or reduce any other amenities on
subject property which are required by code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The conceptual plot plan received and dated May 18, 1977, shall
be the approved layout.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues in relation 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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BZA 6-8-77 Page 3
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 4
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-101 (Cont. from 6-1-77)
Applicant: Eugene B. Zwick
To permit construction of a 9,000 square foot industrial build-
ing pursuant to Section 9511 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, located on the northwest corner of Argosy Drive and
Graham Street in a 100-M1-A-20,000, Restricted Manufacturing
District.
Secretary Palin reported that the applicant has requested a week's
continuance on this item to permit plans to be changed in confor-
mance with the recent changes in the configuration of the tentative
parcel map of which subject site is a part.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-101 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1977, AT THE
APPLICANT'S REQUEST, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTI
Applicant: Stephen
To permit a six (6)
corner cutoff along
9104.1.1 of the Hun
northwest corner of
Density Residential
3N NO. 77-32
B. Lux
foot wall to enclose the required 10 by 10
the exterior property line in lieu of Section
tington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the
Elliot Circle and Winslow Drive in an R1, Low
District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California En-
vironmental Quality Act, 1970.
Chairman Spencer opened the public hearing. Stephen Lux was
present and addressed the Board in support of his request. There
being no other persons to speak in regard to the proposal, the
public hearing was closed.
Board review considered the eleven (11) foot separation between
the proposed wall and the drive on the abutting property. Also
reviewed were the timing of the code requirement for the 10 x 10
corner cutoffs and the time of construction of the tract in
which the subject property is located.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 77-32 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
BZA 6-8-77 Page 4
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Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
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FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The map for Tract 4459 in which subject property is located
was recorded in 1962 and the requirement for the 10 by 10
corner cutoffs did not become effective until 1964. There-
fore, granting of the conditional exception does not consti-
tute granting of any special privilege but only grants parity
with other properties in the development.
2. The proposal will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
or welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity.
3. The location of the wall is such that it does not block
visibility at the intersection of the driveway adjacent to
the encroachment and the sidewalk area.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The wall location on the site drawings submitted to the Planning
Department on May 26, 1977, shall be the approved layout.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following issues relating to the proposal:
• Traffic circulation and drives;
. Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in
the immediate vicinity;
• Past administrative actions regarding this property.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-103
Applicant: Terence and Debra Harper
To permit the construction of a fourplex pursuant to Section 9730.20
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side
of Ash Street approximately 158 feet south of Sycamore Avenue in an
R2, Medium Density Residential District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Doris Martinez was present to represent the application.
Secretary Palin noted that a revised plan has been submitted indi-
cating that the lots can individually stand alone. The revised
plan conforms to code requirements.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 77-103 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
BZA 6-8-77 Page 5
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 6
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The revised conceptual plot plan received and dated June
7, 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 requirements,
an additional seven (7) feet of right-of-way on Ash Street
shall be dedicated.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. Reciprocal easements shall be recorded over the south ten
(10) feet of the north lot and the north ten (10) feet of
the south lot for a depth of 135 feet from the ultimate
right-of-way line on Ash Street to provide ingress -egress
and turning radius for each property.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-104
Applicant: Donald and Juanita Harper
To permit construction of a fourplex pursuant to Section 9730.20
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side
of Ash Street approximately 100 feet south of Sycamore Avenue in
an R2, Medium Density Residential District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Doris Martinez was present to represent the application.
Secretary Palin noted that a revised plan has been submitted indi-
cating that the lots can individually stand alone. The revised
plan conforms to code requirements.
BZA 6-8-77 Page 6
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 7
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-104 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 revised conceptual plot plan received and dated June 7,
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 City standards and requirements, an
additional seven (7) feet of right-of-way on Ash Street
shall be dedicated.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of
building permits.
4. Reciprocal easements shall be recorded over the south ten
(10) feet of the north lot and the north ten (10) feet of
the south lot for a depth of 135 feet from the ultimate
right-of-way line on Ash Street to provide ingress -egress
and turning radius for each property.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-105
Applicant: Wyatt Company
To permit construction of an addition of approxi-
mately 1500 square feet to an existing building pursuant to
Section 9430 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on
the west side of Beach Boulevard at the southwest intersection of
Beach Boulevard and Taylor Street in a C2, Community Business
District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I(e), California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
BZA 6-8-77 Page 7
Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
June 8, 1977
Page 8
Jack Wyatt was present at the meeting to represent the application.
The Board reviewed the availability of customer parking and access
to the rear of the property for emergency vehicles.
ON MOTION BY PALIN AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
77-105 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 31, 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.
AYES: PALIN, CROSBY, SPENCER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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