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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-161 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1978 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY CITY STAFF PRESENT: CHUCK BURNEY, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EADIE AND OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: SPENCER REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: SECOND BY CROSBY, THE MINUTES 2, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-66 (Cont. from 8-9-78) Applicant: Stephen Davis To permit construction of a 2,072 square foot office building located on the south side of Walnut Avenue approximately 50 feet west of Third Street in a C3, General Business District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-84. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the negative declara- tion request. Stephen Davis was present at the meeting. The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative dec- laration request form and considered the suggested migitation measures applicable to the project. There being no one to address the Board on this matter, 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 EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-84 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B1 THROUGH B4 IMPOSED UPON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 2 Bruce Crosby noted the required alley dedication and the possible need for a tentative parcel map to legally constitute the parcels involved in this request and the parcel on the corner of Third and Walnut. The Board considered the length of time the lots have existed in their present configuration, and it was the deci- sion of the majority of the Board that no parcel map should be required at this time. Pat Spencer said that the revised plan now conforms with code requirements except for the provision of part parallel and part perpendicular parking spaces on the alley. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-66 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 revised conceptual site plan received and dated August 16, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifications: a. Dedication of two and one-half (2/1/2) feet on the alley shall be shown. b. Parking spaces shall be shown perpendicular to the alley for all spaces, with minimum twenty-seven (27) foot turning radius. c. A seven (7) foot planter (6 foot inside dimension) shall be shown in front of the structure for screening from Walnut Avenue. 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. BZA 8-16-78 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 3 B. 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 onsite, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent areas and for energy savings. AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: EADIE ABSENT: NONE Mr. Eadie stated that his "no" vote was based upon the belief that a tentative parcel map should be filed on the total parcel. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-69 (Cont. from 8-9-78) Applicant: Harbor Engineers & Constructors To permit construction of a 25,000 square foot industrial build- ing located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street approximately 125 feet south of Bolsa Avenue in an M1-A, Restricted Manufactur- ing District. This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Don Penkoff was present at the meeting and submitted a revised plan for the project which satisfactorily addressed the Board's previous concerns with some of the parking spaces and the loca- tion of the overhead doors. He was cautioned that, since there had been no time to plan check this layout, approval would not cover any code deficiencies which might come to light when the plan is checked. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-69 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 revised conceptual plan received and dated August 16, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to BZA 8-16-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 4 compliance with all applicable code requirements. 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. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan compatible with the structure. Said plan shall indicate screen- ing of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. A copy of the recorded agreement for the reciprocal drive access on the southerly side of the subject property shall be submitted to the Planning Department. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-33 Applicant: VTN Consolidated, Inc. To permit creation of two (2) parcels of land on property located on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway west of Anderson Street in a C2, Community Business District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-86. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on Negative Declaration 78-86. No one was present to represent the applicant or to address the Board in regard to the request, and the public hear- ing was closed. The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative dec- laration request and considered the suggested mitigation measures applicable to ultimate construction on the site. BZA 8-16-78 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 5 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT UPON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-86 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B1 THROUGH B4 IMPOSED UPON THE TENTATIVE MAP, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Pat Spencer informed the Board that the applicant has verbally indicated his receipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval previously forwarded to VTN. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-33 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 tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on July 24, 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. Copies of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSTRUCTION ONSITE: 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 onsite, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent areas and for energy savings. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-16-78 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-71 Applicant: Paul Hendifar To permit construction of a 12,000 square foot commercial shopping center located on the north side of Bolsa Avenue approximately 150 feet east of Springdale Street in a C2, Community Business District. This request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 73-216, adopted on January 16, 1974, and by supplemental information there- to submitted by the applicant. Paul Hendifar was present at the meeting. Secretary Spencer indi- cated that the revised plan was substantially in compliance with code. Bruce Crosby discussed access to the site with the appli- cant, and Chuck Burney outlined Fire Department requirements. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-71 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 revised conceptual plan and front elevations received and dated August 15, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following: Both entry drives shall be increased to a width of thirty- five (35) feet with radius type curb returns. The above modification shall be delineated upon the plan sub- mitted 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. NOTE: Applicant is informed that the Fire Department will require hydrants at both the southeasterly and the southwesterly property lines as well as either sprinklering of the building or separation to comply with code standards. BZA 8-16-78 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 7 2. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and land- scaping specifications --on file in the Department of Public Works. Said plan shall depict interior property line trees as 20" box specimen trees located 30 feet on center. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechani- cal equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. c. East and north elevations, depicting special treat- ment adjacent to the abutting residential properties. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cook- ing facilities, water heaters, azd 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 onsite, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent areas and for energy savings. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-72 Applicant: McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. To permit construction of a water reservoir/underwater test facility located on the northeast corner of Bolsa Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-88. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the negative declara- tion request. There being no one present to represent the appli- cation or to address the Board, the public hearing was closed. BZA 8-16-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 8 The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative declaration request and considered the suggested mitigation measures applicable to the project. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-88 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B1 THROUGH B3 IMPOSED UPON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Board review found the project substantially in compliance with code. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-72 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 plans received and dated July 27, 1978, 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; . 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. B. GENERAL CONDITION`': 1. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 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. A detailed soils and geologic 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 BZA 8-16-78 Page 8 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Ad3ustments August 16, 1978 Page 9 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 77-104 (Revised Elevations) Applicant: Edie Larson Revised elevations for three 8-unit apartments upon property exceeding 150 feet from a public street, located on the north side of MacDonald Street approximately 483 feet west of Beach Boulevard in an R3 District. The Board reviewed the revised elevations in comparison to those previously submitted and approved. It was the consensus that further detail would be required. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE REVISED ELEVATIONS RECEIVED AND DATED AUGUST 11, 1978, WERE APPROVED IN CONCEPT SUB- JECT TO MODIFICATIONS SATISFACTORY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD IN REGARD TO COLORS, MATERIAL, AND SPECIFIC TREATMENT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-67 (Revised) Applicant: Architectural Team III Modification in overhead door setback for a previously approved industrial building located on the north side of Engineer Drive approximately 60 feet from the intersection of Engineer and Pipe- line Lane in an M1-A Restricted Manufacturing District. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-68 (Revised) Applicant: Architectural Team III To permit modification in overhead door setback for a previously approved industrial building located on the north side of Engineer Drive approximately 66 feet from the intersection of Engineer and Pipeline Lane in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. Secretary Spencer informed the Board that the applicant is now requesting that he be allowed to return to his original 25 foot setback for overhead doors, which had been modified at his request on August 9, 1978. The Board considered the request. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD DETERMINED TO RECONSIDER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS NOS. 78-67 AND 78-68, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 8-16-78 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments August 16, 1978 Page 10 ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS NOS. 78-67 AND 78-68 WERE MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: MODIFICATION: Modification No. 1 allowed on August 9, 1978, shall be deleted and the original conditions for 25-foot setback for overhead doors and striping and posting inside the buildings shall continue to apply. AYES: SPENCER, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Chfarles P./Spencer, Secretary :df 1 BZA 8-16-78 Page 10