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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-06MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1978 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: EADIE,, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: LIPPS REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-73 (Cont. from 8-30-78) Applicant: K. L. Redfern, Inc. To permit modernization of an existing service station located at Pacific Coast Highway and 7th Street in a C3, General Business District. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class I, California Envir- onmental Quality Act, 1970. Jack Dailey and Bill Day were again prevent to represent the appli- cation, which had been continued to permit Traffic Department comment on the use of the alley at the rear of the property. Bruce Crosby reported that Ralph Leyva, Traffic Engineer, had found that use of that alley by the station would not present any conflict with adjoining uses. The Board discussed the request, and Mr. Dailey asked that he be allowed to somewhat shorten the southwesterly planter from the dimensions considered at the prior meeting, citing the difficulty in inner circulation which would result if the planter extended to a point even with the first island. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-73 [VAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDIITONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The site plan received and dated July 31, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifica- tions: a. The planter at the intersection of 7th Street and Pacific Coast Highway shall be extended easterly to a point fifteen (15) feet from the westerly property line. This planter must be at least three (3) feet in width and the drive reconstructed as required to accom- modate it. b. The planter shown on the northeast portion of the site shall be relocated to the southeast corner and the concrete curb extended to the Pacific Coast Highway property line. The modifications outlined above shall be depicted 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 relating 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 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 shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. Said plan shall reflect the alterations in the planters as noted above and on the approved plot plan. NOTE: Applicant is advised that a two and one-half (2-1/2) foot dedication will be required off the alley and that any signing on the site will conform to existing sign codes. AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-6-78 Page 2 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 3 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 (Cont. from 8-30-78) Applicant: James Lumber Company To permit establishment of permanent wholesale lumber storage to be located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 588 feet north of Slater Avenue in an Ml, Light Industrial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-93. Secretary Lipps reported that the applicant has verbally requested a continuance of two weeks to permit him to submit additional in- formation. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-93 TIE -RE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLI- CANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-78 (Cont. from 8-30-78) Applicant: Harbour Pacific, Ltd. To permit specified dwellings within Tract 8636 to be constructed at zero setback on one side of the lots on property located on the south side of Trinidad Lane approximately 1000 feet south of Edinger Avenue in an R1, Low Density Residential District. Secretary Lipps reported that Mr. Coles of Harbour Pacific has verbally requested that this application be withdrawn; he will sub- mit a letter of verification. The Board concurred to the withdrawal at this time, but noted that if the verifying letter is not received by the next Board meeting the request will be reconsidered. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-78 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 78-47 Applicant: George Loitz/Robert Thurman To permit establishment of an auto body shop with outside storage of automobiles in the required parking area and to allow employees BZA 9-6-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 4 to park along the 20-foot driveways on property located at the west side of Chemical Lane approximately 200 feet south of McFadden Avenue 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. Robert Thurman and Don Penkoff were present at the meeting. Secretary Lipps reviewed the history of the request, including the litigation in regard to the outside storage and parking on - street, and expressed concern that the use permit request was not the proper application for processing the chanqes desired by the applicant. Don Penkoff addressed the Board. He was the builder of the'orig- inal structure and explained that the present applicant now occupies both sides of the building , has no need for the parking in the rear where he wishes to store automobiles, and is request- ing credit for parking along the two 20-foot drives in lieu of that no longer required parking. There being no other persons to speak for or against the proposal, the public hearing was closed. The Board extensively reviewed all aspects of the case. An alter- native of parking parallel against the building on each side was suggested which would leave two 12-foot lanes as emergency access. Mel Ott said that in this case the Fire Department would allow that approach. Walt Lipps asked for direction from the Board on the proper future procedure, indicating that the applicant could file a Conditional Exception in lieu of the Use Permit or that the problem could be handled administratively in the Department. Mr. Thurman said either approach was acceptable to him but that he should have it resolved before the next court hearing the first week in October. After further discussion, the applicant con- curred to withdrawal of the request. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 78-47 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-6-78 Page 4 I I Minutest H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 5 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-35 Applicant: Hall & Foreman, Inc. To permit division of two (2) existing parcels of land into four (4) new parcels, located at the southwest intersection of Lorge Circle and Gothard Street in an Ml, Light Industrial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-95. George Shambeck was present at the meeting and indicated his re- ceipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval previously forwarded to him. Chairman Eadie opened the public hearing on the negative declara- tion request. There were no persons present to comment on the matter, and the public hearing was closed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT UPON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION NO. 78-95 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY EADIE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-35 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 120 DAYS FROM DATE OF APPROVAL: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on Augus_ 16, 1978, shall le 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. AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-6-78 Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Paqe 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 Applicant: Mola Development Company To permit construction of two commercial buildings with total of 26,000 square feet, located on the south side of Adams Avenue approximately 150 feet west of Beach Boulevard in a C2, Community Business District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-97. Secretary Lipps reported that the applicant has requested a week's continuance, to which the Board concurred. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 78-97 WERE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-81 Applicant: Michael D. Plunkett To permit construction of a 14,816 square foot industrial build- ing located on the east side of Enterprise Lane approximately 100 yards south of Lindborg Drive in an Ml, Light Industrial Dis- trict. This request is covered by ND 73-83, adopted by the Planning Com- mission on February 18, 1976. Michael and Linda Plunkett were present at the meeting. Board review found the proposal to be substantially in compliance with code requirements. ON MOTION BY EADIE A'4D SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-81 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 site plan received and dated August 17, 1978, shall be the approved conceptual layout, subject to the follow- ing modification: The drive into the property off Enterprise Lane shall be a minimum of thirty-five (35) feet in width, with radius type curb returns. BZA 9-6-78 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 7 The modification outlined above shall be depicted 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 consid- ered the following issues relating 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 land- scaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan, if appli- cable. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-85 Applicant: Air International Races, Inc. (J. David Wolf) To permit air races to be held on November 24, 25, and 26, 1978, and automobile parkiTg at three off si-e locations. Races are to be held from Huntington Beach State Paxk along Pacific Coast Highway from Beach Boulevard to the Santa Ana River. The State Department of Parks & Recreation is Lead Agency for this project, and has issued a tentative negative declaration cover- ing same. David Wolf was present at the meeting and described his proposed operation to the Board. Dave Eadie noted that the race is to be held on State property and the authorization will not be the con- cern of the lac irl, which will limit its authorization to the off - site property only. however, the Fire Department will concern it- self with thy, layout of the actual site for safety and emergency access facilities. RZA 9-6-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 8 Board review included discussion of the layout of the parking areas, the safety provisions on the beach, and the types of con- cessions to be operated in conjunction with the races. The appli- cant was advised to meet with staff to work out exact provisions for parking in regard to access, striping, busing from the sites to the beach, etc. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-85 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The layout and application description received and dated August 31, 1978, shall be the approved project. 2. The extent of the Board's authorization shall be limited to the use of the offsite areas for which the Board has received letters of authorization on this date (September 6, 1978). Approval of any additional areas shall be subject to the re- view and consideration of the Secretary of the Board. 3. A precise plan for the temporary parking lots shall be sub- mitted to the Secretary of the Board and shall be subject to his approval. This plan shall include delineation of access points, obstructions to prevent access at any other than the designated locations, proper signing, striping, oiling, set- backs from any adjacent residential units, etc. 4. A precise plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department show- ing locations of all concessions, the grandstands, and locations of any fueling areas. This plan shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department for access and safety. An onsite inspection by the Fire Department will be conducted prior to the event. 5. The applicant sh 11 obtain all necessary electrical permits and other permits as required. 6. Evidence of insurance shall be submitted to the City Attornev's office for approval as to adequacy and form. After approval, a certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the License Division of the Finance Department of the Citv of Huntington Beach ten (10) days prior to the event. 7. No concessions shall be located in the parking areas. 8. No advertising signs shall be permitted within the parking lot areas and directional signs shall be to the approval of the Secretary of the Board. BZA 9-6-78 Page 8 1 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 9 9. All of the foregoing requirements shall have been completed by October 31, 1978. AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-107 Applicant: Richard Darling Review of freestanding signs as required by prior conditions of approval imposed on a 23,500 square foot shopping center located on the northeast corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Heil Avenue in a C2, Community Business District. No one was present to represent the request. The Board reviewed the proposed signs. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY EADIE THE SIGNS WERE APPROVED AS SUBMITTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE SPECIAL EVENT NO. 78-8 Applicant: American Association of University Women To permit a rummage sale to be held Saturday, November 11, 1978, from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the narking lot of the Seacliff Shopping Center, Yorktown Avenue between Main and Goldenwest Streets. The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY EADIE AND SECOND BY LIPPS SPECIAL EVENT NO. 78-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site layout and request received and dated August 25, 1978, shall be the approved project. 2. The applicant shall obtain any necessary electrical permits. 3. An onsite inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. BZA 9-6-78 Page 9 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 6, 1978 Page 10 AYES: LIPPS, EADIE, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ID & l'9-'; - z 4': e?� Wa t Lipp;, Sec etary Pro Tem :df J BZA 9-6-78 Page 10