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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-19MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 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 MEETINGS OF JUNE 21 AND JULY 5, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-41 (Cont. from 7-12-78) Applicant: R. D. Cox To permit construction of a 6-foot chain link fence With screening material over fencing above a 6-foot block wall for a tennis court, located at Sugar Drive and Rushmoor Street in an R1, Low Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Eadie reopened the public hearing. No one was present to represent the application or to address the Board in regard to the request, and the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the request. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-41 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS OF THE BOARD: 1. The unique configuration of the property in question results in a large portion of the lot being taken up in front yard area; therefore, although the lot is large, a hardship is Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoninq Adjustments July 19, 1978 Page 2 encountered which requires siting of the tennis court in the front yard of the property. 2. A lot of this same square footage with a normal configura- tion and in the same zoning classification would allow con- struction of the tennis court in the rear yard without I encroaching upon setback requirements for the court or the screening wall. 3. The granting of the conditional exception will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other prop- erties in the same circumstances and zone classification. 4. The granting of the conditional exception will not be materi- ally detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE C014PLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: 1. The conceptual site plan received and dated June 22, 1978, shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the following issues in relation to the conceptual plan: . 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: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 78-49 Applicant: FedMart Corporation/Corp. Facilities To permit relocation of nursery and expansion of a loading dock within an existing retail use located at the southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 7-19-78 Page 2 1 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 19, 1978 Page 3 Mike Stangl was present to represent the applicant and respond to concerns voiced by the followinq members of the audience: Gary Beedon - 9861 Kings Canyon Drive John Reynolds - 9871 Kings Canyon Drive Gary Burgess - 9891 Kings Canyon Drive Annette Archiego - 9881 Kings Canyon Drive. Secretary Spencer also noted that a letter has been received in regard to the request from Mr. & Pairs. Eric Young outlining their concerns on noise, etc. The speakers from the audience addressed the future use of the present nursery site; the noise and other impacts to be anticipated from the expanded docks; the possibility of relocating the dock to the other end of the structure;, removal of the chain link fence at the rear of the store; and other general discussion about hours of operation, storage against the rear wall, and the general unsightly condition of the property at present. Mr. Stangl explained that location of the 4-bay loading dock as shown should relieve congestion, and further noted that there should be no future need for trucks to be using the back alleyway at the rear of the store, nor should there be any need to trans- port goods by fork lift through that alley. He said that FedMart will not be using the area now occupied by the nursery for any retail or storage use, and agreed to removal of the existing fence. He explained the loading operations used by his firm, and assured the audience that no niqht loading or unloading would occur. Mrs. Archiego suggested that, since traffic through the alley would be minimal, perhaps the speed bumps could be removed and thus alleviate some of the noise impacts upon the adjoining resi- dences. There being no other persons to address the Board, the public hearing was closed. Board review followed. Bruce Crosby said that the Traffic Divi- sion had reviewed the plan and found no problems with the location of the docks as proposed. Pat Spencer expressed concern with the location and treatment of the trash disposal area. The Board considered and discussed the issues raised by the above residents whose homes abut the use. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER USE PERMIT NO. 78-49 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 of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property and im- provements in the area. BZA 7-19-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 19, 1978 Page 4 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 site plan received and dated June 30, 1978, shall be the approved conceptual layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments consid- ered the following issues in relation to the conceptual plan: . Traffic circulation and drives; . Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; Past administrative action regarding this property. 2. A plan showing type, design, and location of the trash disposal area shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for his review and approval. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: 1. The fence enclosing the area formerly used as a nursery by the Two Guys store shall be removed. 2. The speed bumps shall be removed from the back of the store. C. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Hours of operation insofar as deliveries are concerned shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 2. Hours of sweeping operations on the site shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-63 Applicant: Wesley Cohen To permit nightly Gospel Meetings from July 27 through August 7, 1978, on property located at the southeasterly corner of Lake BZA 7-19-78 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 19, 1978 Page 5 Street and Atlanta Avenue in a C3, General Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 4(e), California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Wesley Cohen was present at the meeting. Pat Spencer informed the Board that a communication has been received from the Police Department indicating that they see no particular problem with granting of the request. The concerns of the Board had been with traffic and parking, but the applicant has been able to obtain the use of a nearby parking lot and sub- mitted a letter of authorization from the property owner of said lot. Mel Ott informed the applicant of the requirements of the Fire Department as far as access and the use of the tent are concerned. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-63 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan and application description received and dated July 5, 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. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-30 Applicant: La Solana Corporation To permit minor lot line adjustments to Lots 106, 107, 108, and 109 in Tract 8040 located on Marina Bay Drive approximately 300 feet from the cul-de-sac of that street in an R1, Low Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board reviewed the request, which is being processed under County procedures for Lot Line Adjustment. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-30 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: BZA 7-19-78 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 19, 1978 Page 6 CONDITION 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 July 17, 1978, shall be the approved layout. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-31 Applicant: Foxx Development To permit minor lot line ad3ustment between Parcels 1 and 2 on property located on the north side of Taylor Drive approximately 660 feet west of Beach Boulevard in an Rl, Low Density Residential District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board reviewed the request, which is being processed under County procedures for Lot Line Adjustment. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY EADIE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-31 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITION 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 July 17, 1978, shall be the approved layout. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BE :df NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ecretary 1 BZA 7-19-78 Page 6