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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-06-071 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 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 CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 10 AND MAY 17, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-20 (Cont. from 5-31-78) Applicant: Foodmaker, Inc. To permit remodeling and addition to an existing Jack -in -the -Box restaurant located on the south side of Edinger Avenue approximately 140 feet east of Springdale Street in a C2, Community Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Envir- onmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Spencer reported that the applicant has requested further continuance on this item. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-20 WAS CONTINUED AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 14, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 6-7-78 Page 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 2 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-29 Applicant: Taylor Awning To permit an enclosed, screened patio to encroach five (5) feet into the required rear yard setback on property located on the northeast side of Felson Circle approximately 70 feet south of Selkirk Drive in an R1, Low Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing. Benny Guerra was pre- sent at the meeting to represent the applicant. Mr. Guerra having nothing further to add to the proponent's justification for the request and there being no other persons to address the Board on the matter, the public hearing was closed. Pat Spencer explained the code requirements for the applicant's information, outlining the potential for future conversion to living area of a wood frame structure enclosed as proposed in the request. It was the consensus of the Board that there is no unique circumstance on the subject property which does not apply to the area as a whole and no finding of hardship can be made. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-29 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. Applicant has failed to present sufficient justification of hardship on the subject property. 2. Granting of the conditional exception request would consti- tute the granting of special privilege not enjoyed by similar properties in the same zoning classification. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The applicant was informed of the appeal procedure to the Planning Commission. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-31 (In Conj./UP 78-32) Applicant: Gary Schmidt To permit zero setback on the rear property line of commercial center located on the west side of Beach proximately 380 feet north of Adams Avenue in a C4, mercial District. a proposed Boulevard ap- Highway Com- BZA 6-7-78 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 3 This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. USE PERMIT NO. 78-32 (In Conj./CE 78-31) Applicant: Gary Schmidt To permit the Construction of a commercial shopping center loc- ated on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 380 feet north of Adams Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-48. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the conditional ex- ception, use permit, and negative declaration applications. Gary Schmidt was present at the meeting. Secretary Spencer in- formed the applicant that there are many deficiencies on the plan in regard to parking, landscaping, inner circulation and drives, and the relation of this development to future development to the south. Mr. Schmidt reported that he has reciprocal access agreements with the property abutting to the south and that the owner of that property plans to redevelop his parcel; however, this will not occur at the same time the subject property develops. Richard Young, owner of the property directly abutting to the west, addressed the Board in regard to design considerations of the wall at zero setback and its possible effect on the ultimate development of his property. He also expressed concern on drainage from the property, control of noise emanating from the commercial uses, and aesthetic treatment of the shopping center. There being no other persons present to discuss this project, the public hearing was closed. It was the determination of the Board that the major design con- siderations to be answered on the property would necessitate a separate meeting with the applicant. Of special concern are the shortage of 17 parking spaces on the site (applicant was informed that if he intends to use reciprocal parking with the property to the south to fulfill his parking requirement, it must be shown on his plan); a shortage of approximately 1200 square feet in landscaping area; and an excess number of drives into the project. Bruce Crosby suggested the elimination of the most northerly drive and an increase in width of the 2 remaining drives to 30 feet. Staff input will be obtained from the Fire Department and the Department of Public Works and a meeting scheduled to work out criteria for a revised plan for the project. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-31, USE PERMIT NO. 78-32, AND NEGATIVE DEC'rLARATION NO. 78-48 BZA 6-7-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 4 WERE CONTINUED, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 21, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Chairman Eadie reopened the public hearing and continued said hearing to the June 21 meeting. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-24 Applicant: Donald W. Benson To permit consolidation of four (4) parcels of land into one parcel for the construction of a shopping center located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 90 feet north of Slater Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. Dave Bauman was present at the meeting and indicated his concur- rence with the suggested conditions of approval. Pat Spencer noted that there is a discrepancy in lot dimension between the parcel map and the approved Use Permit for the project, and Mr. Bauman informed the Board that the dimensions on the tentative parcel map are the correct ones and the construction will comply with those dimensions. Bruce Crosby discussed the City's inten- tion to minimize access points to Beach Boulevard, to which the proponent agreed. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on May 17, 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 Orango County Recorder. 3. Copies of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works. BZA 6-7-78 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 5 4. Vehicular access rights to Beach Boulevard 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. 78-38 Applicant: Cager Properties To permit construction of one 8-plex and two 5-plexes located on the east side of Brookhurst Street approximately 1260 feet north of Banning Avenue in an R3, Limited Multiple Family Resi- dential District. This request is covered by ND 77-98, adopted by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on September 7, 1977. Mike Frazier and Wally Nickel were present at the meeting, and Mr. Frazier explained the changes which had been made to the pre- viously approved plan. There being no other persons to address the Board in regard to this request, the public hearing was closed. Pat Spencer reported that the request is in substantial compli- ance with code except for the treatment of the security gate and entrance. The Board reviewed said gate and it was the determina- tion to leave its approval to the Building Department. The appli- cants were informed of the need to obtain Planning Commission review for compliance with the Green Belt Implementation Plan. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 78-38 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The use is an appropriate use within the zoning district in which it is proposed to be located and substantially meets code requirements. 2. The granting of the Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The establishment of the use will not be detrimental to per- sons or property and improvements in the surrounding area. BZA 6-7-78 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 6 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plan received and dated May 22, 1978, shall be the approved layout. NOTE: The approved plan may or may not meet open space require- ments. The plan submitted upon application for building permits shall comply with open space as required by ord- inance code and shall delineate security arrangements to the satisfaction of the Director of Building and Community Development. 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 improvement in the immediate vicinity; • Past administrative action regarding this property. 2. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval: a. Front and rear elevations of the structures. b. A landscaping plan depicting conceptual treatment of the landscaping materials and layout proposed within the front yard setback. 3. Reciprocal agreements, subject to the City's approval as to form, shall be recorded for ingress/egress and parking purposes between Parcels 2 and 3. 4. The site plan and elevations for subject project shall be reviewed by and be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, to assure compatibility with the Santa Ana River Greenbelt Imple- mentation Plan. 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 condi- tioning is to be provided, the insulation in ceilings and exterior walls shall be a minimum of R-13 and R-7, respec- tively. B.ZA 6-7-78 page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 7, 1978 Page 7 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. Double -paned windows shall be installed within the units facing onto the adjacent arterial highway. 5. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. 6. All structures proposed for construction within this sub- division shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated in the geologist's report. 7. Calculations for footings and structural members to with- stand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review. 8. A chemical analysis, as well as tests for physical prop- erties of the soil on subject property, shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. 9. 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. 10. Crime prevention techniques shall be applied to the design of the project (e.g., single -cylinder locks, etc.). 11. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: LANDSCAPING PLAN (Conditional Exception NO. 71-50) Applicant: A-Z Auto Wrecking & Salvage Yard Secretary Spencer submitted a landscaping proposed for the subject use, noting that it has previously been reviewed and BZA 6-7-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Ad3ustments June 7, 1978 Page 8 approved by the Design Review Board and by Daryl Smith, Tree and Landscape Supervisor. The Board reviewed the proposed wall design and materials. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE LANDSCAPING PLAN WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. dries PF. Spe er, Secretary :df BZA 6-7-78 Page 8