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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-08-24MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1977 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN CITY STAFF PRESENT: CHUCK BURNEY, FIRE DEPARTMENT _MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 20, CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: COPE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: SECOND BY QUINLAN, THE MINUTES 1977, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-120 (Cont. from 8-3-77) Applicant: Gary A. Shearn/James J. Kubicka To permit the construction of a 34,244 square foot mini -warehouse facility and caretaker's apartment pursuant to Section 9530 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southeast corner of Mountjoy and Enterprise in an Ml, Light Industrial Dis- trict. This request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 74-150, adopted by the Planning Commission on November 19, 1974. Gary Shearn was present at the meeting. Bruce Crosby reported that the drainage easement layout proposed by the applicant for this property which serves to drain other properties has been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and found to be satisfactory. The existing easements presently recorded on the property will have to vacated or removed by an amended parcel map prior to issuance of permits on the site. The Board reviewed the site plan ciencies: 1) The parking in the tions - a 20-foot turning radius obtained by moving Building E to foot dimension between Buildings twenty (20) feet for fire safety ings. The applicant was informed and discussed the following defi- front is not to City specifica- must be provided, and can be zero property line. 2) The 12- B and C must be increased to and proper access to the build - that he could accomplish this Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 2 by elimination of building floor area or by filing a request for a variance on the parking count required. 3) The plan is approximately 600 square feet short of required landscaping area. Extensive discussion followed, and the applicant was advised of the appeal procedures and the requirements for justification of a variance application. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-120 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 revised conceptual plot plan received and dated July 22, 1977, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Building E shall be moved to the east property line. b. The twelve (12) foot dimension shown between Buildings B and C shall be increased to a dimension of twenty (20) feet. c. The landscaping shall be revised to provide the six (6) percent minimum required by code. d. The new drainage easement located in the driveway shall record prior to the issuance of building permits, and the existing drainage easement on the north property line shall be vacated prior to issuance of building permits. A revised plan delineating the modifications outlined above shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to submittal to the Department of Building and Community Development for 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. BZA 8-24-77 Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 3 2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 77-68 (Cont. from 8-10-77) Applicant: W. Sterling Buck & Associates To permit construction of a twelve (12) unit apartment building pursuant to Section 9202.3.1.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of Holly Street approximately 335 feet south of Garfield Avenue in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 75-73, adopted by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on November 26, 1975. John Cope reported that the applicant has,,requested a two -week continuance, to permit revision to the plan. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 77-68 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1977, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 77-69 (Cont. from 8-17-77) Applicant: Henry W. Ortlieb To permit installation of a stereo service, sales, and repair use in an existing service station facility pursuant to Section 9472.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the northwest corner of Beach Bouelvard and Heil Avenue in a C4, Highway Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. John Cope opened the public hearing. Henry Ortlieb was present at the meeting. There being no persons to address the Board in regard to this matter, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the modifications previously required of the applicant, and found that the parking still does not meet code requirements. Reorientation of the building was suggested as a means of providing better access and parking space, to which the applicant agreed. BZA 8-24-77 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 4 ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 77-69 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 conceptual plan received and dated August 19, 1977, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations outlined herein: a. The existing service island adjacent to Beach Boulevard shall be removed. b. The existing driveway on Beach Boulevard and the east- erly driveway on Heil Avenue shall be removed and the curbs and sidewalks replaced. c. The 435 square foot new display area shall be oriented in a north -south direction and onsite parking for the facility shall be located at a 90° angle adjacent to Beach Boulevard. A revised plan delineating the modifications outined above shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the is- suance of building permits. 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; BZA 8-24-77 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 5 . Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regarding this property. 2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 77-72 Applicant: Urbanites To permit construction of a three (3) unit apartment complex abutting an arterial highway pursuant to Section 9161.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Alhambra Drive approximately 230 feet east of Silver Lane in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. John Cope opened the public hearing. Dara Commissariat was pre- sent to represent the application. There being no one present to speak for or against the project, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the parking ratio on the site and explained the code distinction between a "den" and a "bedroom" to the appli- cant, noting that he could alter the floor plan in order to make the parking adequate. Also discussed were the treatment of the balcony and the exterior stairway, the location of the trash area, and the landscaping on the site. The applicant was requested to submit a revised plan conforming to the above discussion. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE USE PERMIT NO. 77-72 WAS CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 31, 1977, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 77-73 Applicant: Robert Bolen To permit construction of a two-story dwelling addition at three (3) foot side yard setback on a site having an existing non- conforming side yard setback pursuant to Section 9719 of the Hunt- ington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the east side of Pine Street BZA 8-24-77 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 6 approximately 200 feet north of Springfield Avenue in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class V, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. John Cope opened the public hearing. Robert Bolen was present at the meeting, stating that both the existing house and the gar- age on the site are constructed at a reduced setback, with a slight variation which accounts for the minor offset in the new addition. There being no persons present to address the Board in regard to this request, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE USE PERMIT NO. 77-73 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 conceptual plot plan received and dated August 15, 1977, shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: • Lot area, width, and depth; • Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; • Past administrative action regarding this property. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-24-77 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 7 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-33 Applicant: Emerald Engineering To permit division of one parcel of land into three (3) separate parcels pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance Code, located within Tract 9188 on the northeast corner of Delaware Street and Utica Avenue in an R2, Medium Density Resi- dential District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 75-84, adopted by the Planning Commission on September 21, 1976. Don Baker was present at the meeting and indicated his receipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval sent him previously. John Cope reviewed the history of the tentative tract on this site, of which the subject parcel is a part. Bruce Crosby reported that there is no definite date set by which the storm drain system will be completed. It was the determination of the Board after discussion that no building permits should be issued on the lots until after the drainage system is constructed; the applicant agreed to an added condition prohibiting issuance of permits until after recordation of a final parcel map on the property. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-33 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on August 15, 1977, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Utica Avenue and Delaware Street shall be dedicated to City standards at the time said parcels are developed. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach water system at the time said parcels are developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. BZA 8-24-77 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 8 7. Compliance with all applicable City ordinances. 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are devel- oped. 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 10. Vehicular access rights to Delaware Street shall be dedi- cated to the City of Huntington Beach. 11. A twenty (20) foot common driveway easement shall be recorded between the east property line of Parcel 2 and the west property line of Parcel 3. Said easement shall provide access to these parcels from Utica Avenue. 12. Building permits for subject lots shall not be issued prior to recordation of a final parcel map on the property. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-150 Applicant: Leonard O. Lindborg To permit construction of three (3) single-family dwellings pursu- ant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of 18th Street approximately 100 feet north of Walnut Avenue in the Townlot Specific Plan Area One, Section B. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class III, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Victor Galiote was present to represent the applicant. Board review found the site plan to comply with code requirements. The elevations were discussed, and it was the determination that the applicant should alternate the front facades of the buildings. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-150 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 conceptual plot plan received and dated August 15, 1977, shall be the approved layout. BZA 8-24-77 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 9 In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered 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. 2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Elevations for the units shall be alternated, in order to avoid side -by -side building elevations exactly alike. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-151 Applicant: W. Sterling Buck & Associates To permit construction of a single-family dwelling pursuant to Section 9354.16 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the west side of llth Street approximately 150 feet north 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. Paul La Porte was present to represent the applicant. The Board discussed required turning radius and alley setback re- quirements. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-151 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 conceptual plot plan received and dated August 17, 1977, shall be the approved layout, subject to the fol- lowing: a. If the lot directly behind and across the alley from subject site is vacant, the 716" setback from the BZA 8-24-77 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 10 alley right-of-way shown on the approved plan may be allowed. If the said abutting lot across the alley is developed, the setback from alley property line for the garage on the subject project must by 9'6" to provide for adequate turning radius. 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. 2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: REVOCATION OF HOME OCCUPATION Jemco Builders To consider revocation of a Home Occupation License, pursuant to Section 9814 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the south side of Hazelbrook Drive approximately 131 feet east of Kenyon Lane in an R1, Low Density Residential District. John Cope reported to the Board that Jemco Builders have obtained a commercial license for this business enterprise and relocated to a commercial property. The Planning Department therefore recommends withdrawal of the revocation action. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE SUBJECT REVOCATION OF HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-24-77 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 11 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-119 & CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-39 Applicants: Drs. Flanagan, Suydam, & Yuppa Request for an extension of time on the approvals of a 34,000 square foot medical facility pursuant to Section 9401 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, located on the southeast corner of Main Street and Huntington Street in an R5, Office -Professional District. Phil Johnson was present, and informed the Board that the grading plan for the project is presently in the process of being plan checked in the Department of Public Works. The Board reviewed the request. ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 76-119 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 76-39 WERE GRANTED A ONE- YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS 76-144, 76-145, AND 76-146 Applicant: Foxx Development Corporation John Cope explained to the Board that the applicant wishes to have the conditions imposed upon these applications on August 17, 1977, reconsidered in regard to the siting of the garages on the lots and the location and treatment of the trash disposal areas. It is their desire to use a double front gate across the property line to the trash bin areas; this has been checked in the field and appears to present no problems. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY COPE THE BOARD DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER THE PRIOR ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS 77-144, 77-145, AND 77-146, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: QUINLAN ON MOTION BY COPE AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS 77-144, 77-145, AND 77-146 WERE AMENDED TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE GARAGES TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT ZERO LOT LINES AND THE TRASH ENCLOSURES PLACED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE GARAGE FOR EACH LOT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: COPE, CROSBY, QUINLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-24-77 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 24, 1977 Page 12 THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Q"�CL' \m , JohnMk Cope Secr t ry Pro Tem :df r� BZA 8-24-77 Page 12