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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-02-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1978 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 78-7 (Cont. from 2-15-78) Applicant: Evan James To permit truck loading doors within an industrial building to face a public street, located on the southeast corner of Commercial Drive and Chemical Lane in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing. Evan James was present at the meeting. Al Geiger again spoke in opposition to the request. There being no other persons to address the Board on this matter, the public hearing was closed. Pat Spencer reported that investigation has shown that this would be the fifth approval of this type of facility on the street, in his opinion not a significant number, and that no complaints have been received on the operation of the prior uses. The Board discussed methods of assuring as little interference as possible with onstreet traffic as a result of the use. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE USE PERMIT NO. 78-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: _ Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 2 FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working in the vicinity or to property and improvements in the vicin- ity of such use. 2. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the General 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 site plan received and dated January 27, 1978, shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The truck door shall be relocated to the easterly edge of the building. b. The truck door shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line on Commercial Drive and recessed into the building if necessary to achieve that setback. c. The drive width and truck door opening may be fourteen (14) feet in lieu of the original twelve (12) foot width. A revised plan delineating the changes outlined above shall be submitted to the Department of Building and Community Develop- ment upon application for 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; . Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regardinq this property. 2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE L BZA 2-22-78 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-4 (Cont. from 2-15-78) Applicant: Frank M. Cracchiolo To permit construction of a 6,000 square foot office building, located on the east side of Main Street approximately 400 feet south of the Beach Boulevard intersection. This request is covered by Negative Declaration request No. 78-9. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the Negative Declara- tion. Frank Cracchiolo was present at the meeting. The Board re- viewed the information contained the the negative declaration request; there being no persons to address the Board in regard to this application, the public hearing was closed. Pat Spencer informed the applicant that it is the position of the Planning Department that a policy determination on the Main Street corridor is needed; it is therefore the Board's feeling that this request should be referred to the Planning Commission for its con- sideration. Mr. Cracchiolo objected to such action, citing the problems he has encountered with lot configuration and orientation of the structure; he also noted the time and expense he has al- ready gone to in attempting to revise his plans to the Board's satisfaction. Extensive discussion followed, including review of recently approved but unbuilt projects on Main Street, building setbacks, parking, and landscaping. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-4 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-9 WERE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY, NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-13 Applicant: Johann Assigal To permit construction of a 5,500 square foot industrial building, located on the south side of Talbert Avenue approximately 300 feet west of Beach Boulevard in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing Dis- trict. This request is covered by ED 74-169, approved by the Board for the industrial tract in which the project is located. Mr. Assigal was present at the meeting. The applicant was informed of the utility easement and the required setback from that easement; this will mean loss of a few parking spaces on the site, but will not otherwise affect the plan. Bruce Crosby discussed access to the property and instructed the appli- cant of the need to submit street improvement plans for Talbert Avenue prior to obtaining building permits. BZA 2-22-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoninq Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 4 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-13 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 conceptual site plan received and dated February 6, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations described herein: a. The landscaping strip shown adjacent to Redondo Circle shall be increased to a depth of fifteen (15) feet. b. Radius curb returns at the new driveway shall be pro- vided to specifications of the Department of Public Works. C. The trash enclosure shall be relocated to the approval of the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Adjustments. The modifications described above shall be delineated upon the plan submitted to the Department of Building and Community De- velopment upon application for 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; . 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 the Hunt- ington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. Said plan shall include specimen trees to be located within the project at appro- priate locations as required by the Secretary. 3. A rooftop mechanical equipment plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 2-22-78 Page 4 0 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 5 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-42 Applicant: Donald F. Simons To create a five -parcel division of land located at the end of Hess Circle cul-de-sac, extending northerly approximately 350 feet and easterly to Florida Street in an R3, Medium -High Density Residential District. The area is approximately 300 feet north of Utica Avenue. This request is covered,by Negative Declaration No. 77-99, adopted by the Board upon approval of Use Permit 77-75 on September 28, 1977. Michael Halley and Richard Ozar, engineer, were present to represent the application. Mr. Halley indicated receipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval sent to the applicant. Bruce Crosby discussed timing of dedication and street improvements on the parcels, noting that Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5 have already existing dwellings and would not be required to improve Florida at this time. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 77-42 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department on February 8, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. Required dedication of Hess Circle shall be made by separate instrument prior to recordation of this parcel map. 3. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Depart- ment of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 4. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-8 (In Conj./UP 78-8) Applicant: William G. Church To permit consolidation of two (2) parcels of land located on the south side of Edinger Avenue approximately 356 feet east of Gothard Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. BZA 2-22-78 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 6 This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-13. Bard Brown (Coldwell Banker) and Ralph Hastings were present to represent the request and indicated receipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval previously forwarded to the developer. Bruce Crosby, citing the desire of the City to minimize the num- ber of drive cuts on Edinger, advised the applicants that the map would be limited to the access points presently delineated on the project layout, to which they also concurred. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OF THE PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on February 2, 1978, 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. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department. 4. Vehicular access rights on Edinger Avenue shall be dedi- cated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 78-8 (In Conj./TPM 78-8) Applicant: Dell H. De Revere To permit construction of a 30,691 square foot commercial center located on the south side of Edinger Avenue approximately 356 feet east of Gothard Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-13. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the use permit and the negative declaration request. Bard Brown and Ralph Hastings were present at the meeting. 1 �1 BZA 2-22-78 Page 6 MINUTES, H.B. Board of Zoninq Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 7 The Board reviewed the information contained in the Negative Declaration request and considered mitigation measures applicable to the project. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT UPON THE ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-13 WITH THE MITIGATION MEASURES B-1 THROUGH B-5 IMPOSED UPON THE USE PERMIT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mel Ott requested increased drive width within the interior of the site and discussed the required fire hydrants with the proponents. In discussing drive treatment, Bruce Crosby informed the appli- cants that the easterly drive on Edinger will be an exiting drive only. He also stated that no standard plans are available for these one-way drives and the precise treatment will be worked out in the Public Works Department. He reviewed the street improve- ments which will be required of the project, noting that the improvements plan must be filed prior to issuance of building permits. The Board discussed the effect the increased drive widths will have on the parking count and determined that, although some spaces will be lost, sufficient parking will remain. This is due to the over -supply of parking provided for the Carl's Junior restaurant, and the Board directed that the record shall state that the calcula- tions previously used for parking requirements were in fact a combination of ratios for various uses and are not applicable in this case. The Board has used a ratio of one parking space for every 5 restaurant seats as a criterion, resulting in a requirement of approximately 18 spaces for the restaurant use. Elevations were reviewed and the applicants instructed to provide aesthetic relief for the westerly elevation. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 78-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residinq or working in the vicinity; - b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. BZA 2-22-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 8 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the General 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 and elevations received February 2, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The exiting drive directly to the west of the proposed Carl's restaurant shall be redesigned in a manner acceptable to the Department of Public Works. b. The most easterly drive location on Edinger Avenue shall be posted "Exit Only." Said posting shall be placed at the easterly boundary just prior to the drive. c. The drive directly north of the southerly wing of the main building and the exiting drive directly west of the proposed Carl's restaurant shall be increased to reflect a width of thirty-two (32) feet. d. The west elevations shall be revised to provide some type of aesthetically pleasing treatment and shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for approval prior to issuance of building permits. 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 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. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article BZA 2-22-78 Page 8 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 9 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and land- scaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechan- ical 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. G. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cook- ing facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 2. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 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. If outside lighting is included on site, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent areas and for energy savings. 5. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a soils engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. The analysis should include onsite soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. All measures recommended in the soils analysis shall be conditions of approval for the project. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 78-9 Applicant: Thomas D. McDowell To permit establishment of a repair business for household fur- nishings and appliances, to include up to 25% of floor space for use as retail sales area, located on the south side of Talbert Avenue approximately 267 feet east of Redondo Circle. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 2(b), California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 2-22-78 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 10 Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing. Elise Lee, attorney, was present to represent the applicant. There being no persons to address the Board in regard to this matter, the public hear- ing was closed. Board review found the project substantially in compliance with code requirements. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER, USE PERMIT NO. 78-9 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 the general welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the vicinity of such use. 2. The granting of the Use Permit will not adversely affect the General 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 site plan received and dated February 6, 1978, shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues in relation to the conceptual plan: . 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: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-3 Applicant: Harbors and Beaches Department To permit establishment of a temporary commercial parking lot and removal of an existing building on the site, located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Orange Avenue in a C3, General Business District. BZA 2-22-78 Page 10 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 11 This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-14. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the negative dec- laration request. Max Bowman was present at the meeting to explain the proposed project. There being no other persons to address the Board in regard to this matter, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED USE WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-14 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The Board discussed the request and the code requirements appli- cable to the temporary use described therein. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: 1. The conceptual site plan received and dated January 10, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to compliance with all provisions of Section 9730.28 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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 permits. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 2-22-78 Page 11 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 12 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 140. 78-15 Applicant: John K. Alstrom (John D. Lusk & Son) To permit construction of a 50,692 square foot industrial build- ing located on the northwest corner of Machine Drive and Spring- dale Street in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Jeri Tarrant was present at the meeting. Chairman Eadie informed the applicant that the Department of Public Works has indicated a desire to minimize the number of curb cuts on Springdale Street into the 9-acre parcel of which the subject site is a part. The Board discussed the possibility of approving this project with a condition for two cuts only and reciprocal accesses; also reviewed was the effect such approval might have on access for the other parcels in the future. Ms. Tarrant indicated that if a decision is made which will lock her company into a condition which will narrow its options on the remainder of the parcels she would prefer a continuance, so that the matter can be further reviewed by both the City and the Lusk Company. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-15 WAS CONTINUED WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-23 Applicant: Film Ad Corporation To permit temporary signs and pennants to advertise a Grand Opening event, located within a shopping center at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue in a C2, General Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 4(e), California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: BZA 2-22-78 Page 12 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 13 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual sketches received and dated February 21, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. This application shall be valid only for a period to extend from February 23, 1978, to March 22, 1978, after which all temporary signs and banners authorized by this approval shall be removed. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-24 Applicant: Marta Z. Campbell To permit a one -day parking lot rummage sale located within an established shopping complex on the south side of Edinger Ave- nue approximately 500 yards west of Beach Boulevard in a C2, General Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 4(e), California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board reviewed the request. It was noted that the Finance Department (License Division) has indicated that no insurance need be required of this applicant, as the use is located in an already covered commercial area. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan received and dated February 22, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. Applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 3. An onsite inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event, to insure that all drives and exits are maintained free and clear. 4. This approval shall be valid for the use on either Saturday March 4, 1978, or Saturday, March 11, 1978, from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., date at the option of the applicant. BZA 2-22-78 Page 13 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments February 22, 1978 Page 14 AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. r 1 6�—Zarlles. Spencer Secretary :df 1 0 BZA 2-22-78 Page 14