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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-05I MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1978 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-16 (In Conj./AR 78-29) Applicant: H.B. Rentals To permit an industrial structure for a pre -mix concrete facility to be constructed in excess of the 40-foot height limit to a maxi- mum height of forty-five (45) feet on property located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 350 feet south of Warner Avenue in an Ml, Light Industrial District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-29 (In Conj./CE 78-16) Applicant: H.B. Rentals To permit construction of a pre -mix concrete facility located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 350 feet south of Warner Avenue in an Ml, Light Industrial District. Secretary Spencer reported that a meeting has been held between the developer and staff; applicant has agreed to a week's continu- ance of the requests. ON P40TION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-16 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-29 WERE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 12, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-31 Applicant: Winall Stations To permit modernization of an existing self-service gasoline station (landscaping, signing, etc.) located on the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Yorktown Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. Allen Gimenez was present to represent the application. Bruce Crosby reported that the drive openings as shown have been reviewed by Public Works and found not to constitute a traffic problem. The Board reviewed signing on the property and suggested relocation of the sign on Yorktown Avenue. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-31 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 site plan received and dated March 14, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to compliance with Sections 9482.1 and 9482.1.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordin- ance 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. The elevations shown on the approved plan shall be the precise elevations for the project. 3. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for his review and approval: a. A landscaping and irrigation plan complying with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifi- cations on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Signing plans for the site. I 1 BZA 4-5-78 Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 3 AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-32 Applicant: Christopher Bates To permit construction of a 159,622 square foot business park, loc- ated at the southeast corner of Gothard Street and Heil Avenue in an Ml, Light Manufacturing District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-32. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the negative declara- tion request. Bill Burke was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative dec- laration request form and considered mitigation measures applicable to the project. There being no persons to address the environ- mental aspects of the project, the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-32 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS C1 THROUGH C7 IMPOSED ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The Board reviewed the project with the applicant. The drive widths, locations, and construction standards for curb radius were dis- cussed. Mel Ott, noting that the plan under consideration has been changed from the plan originally reviewed by the Fire Depart- ment, cautioned the applicant that if the separation walls shown in Buildings 2 and 4 are left in place the drive width to the north of those structures will have to be increased to thirty-two (32) feet or the buildings sprinklered. Bruce Crosby informed the applicant of the requirement for street improvements plans to be submitted prior to issuance of building permits; he also noted that the street improvements are required to be constructed prior to framing inspection. The developers will be responsible for any necessary relocation of traffic signals and/or poles. Chairman Eadie explained the sewer problem in the area to the proponent, cautioning that timing of the development is contingent upon a solution to the presently above -capacity sewer facilities. BZA 4-5-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 4 ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-32 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 site plan, building elevations, and floor plans received and dated March 16, 1978, shall be the approved layout for industrial uses only, subject to the following modifications: a. The northerly drive on Gothard Street shall be realigned on the plan to a location placing it directly opposite the approved future drive opening in the development to the west across Gothard. b. The westerly drive on Heil Avenue shall be widened to a dimension of thirty-five (35) feet. c. Radius type curb returns shall be depicted on all drives for the -project, in lieu of the standard "X" type drive approach. The modifications described above shall be depicted upon the plans 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. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. Landscaping and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscap- ing specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. Said plan shall include screening of parking spaces along Gothard Street and Heil Avenue through the use of intensified landscaping. BZA 4-5-78 Page 4 i 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 5 b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. A 6-foot high, 6-inch wide masonry wall shall be constructed along the easterly property line. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking 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. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Department of Building and Community Development. 6. Sewer and drainage facilities shall be installed in accord- ance with Department of Public Works standards. 7. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include onsite soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-33 Applicant: Sand Dollar Development, Inc. To permit construction of a sales office and model home complex in a previously approved tentative tract located on the north side of Palm Avenue approximately 200 feet east of Goldenwest Street in an Rl, Single -Family Residential District. BZA 4-5-78 Page 5 Minute, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April , 1978 Page 6 This project is covered by Negative Declaration 76-121, adopted by the Planning Commission on January 4, 1977. Randy Blanchard was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the location within the tract of the proposed models and the paving, parking, and signing of the complex. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-33 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 March 16, 1978, shall be the approved conceptual layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: . Parking layout; • Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; . Past administrative action regarding this property. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OF THE COMPLEX: 1. The drive into the complex shall be paved from Palm Ave- nue up to and including the Y intersection at the easterly end of the model complex to provide parking and turn- around. 2. Signing and landscaping of the model complex shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Board, prior to installation. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS ABENDA ITEMS: SPECIAL EVENT NO. 78-2 Applicant: Vintage Chevrolet Club of America To permit an annual car show and meet to be held on September 24, 1978, at Golden West College. The event will take place in the college's west parking lot and will be from the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. BZA 4-5-78 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 7 The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY SPECIAL EVENT NO. 78-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan and description received and dated March 27, 1978, shall be the approved project. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 3. An onsite inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 4. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the License Division of the Finance Department ten (10) days prior to the event. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-50 Applicant: Virginia Buccella Request for an extension of time for a previously approved parcel map to permit a two -lot division of land located at the northwest corner of Dunbar Street and Leslie Lane in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Secretary Spencer explained the applicant's request for extension to the Board. It was determined that the allowed extension would move the expiration date of the map to May 3, 1979. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE THE BOARD GRANTED A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME TO TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-50, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 77-55 Applicant: Chris William Caras To permit approval of elevations as previously conditioned for an 11,300 square foot office/commercial building located on the east side of Beach Boulevard approximately 255 feet north of Newman Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. N BZA 4-5-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 5, 1978 Page 8 The elevations were reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE ELEVATIONS RECEIVED AND DATED APRIL 3, 1978, FOR USE PERMIT NO. 77-55 WERE APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-11 Applicant: William Goodman To permit division of an existing 155 foot lot into two spparate lots, located on the northwest corner of Lynn Street and Warner Avenue in an R3 District. Secretary Spencer informed the Board that it has been determined that this request cannot meet the square footage per lot require- ments of the ordinance code. Therefore, the Board's original approval of this map must be rescinded. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER ITS FORMER APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Review determined that there is no way the lot can be split to maintain two lots in conformance with code. It was noted that denial without prejudice will allow the applicant to proceed to the next higher decision -making body for possible authorization of the minimal lot reduction involved. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-11 WAS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. arles P. Spenc , Secretary :df BZA 4-5-78 Page 8