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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-09-20MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1978 - 1:15 P14 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS CITY STAFF PRESENT: MEL OTT, FIRE DEPARTMENT; SERGIO MARTINEZ MINUTES: ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: SPENCER REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 (Cont. from 9-6-78) Applicant: James Lumber Company To permit establishment of permanent wholesale lumber storage on property 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. Mr. Harrington was present at the meeting and submitted a revised plan for the Board's review; however, it was the consensus that the plan would have to be checked in the department prior to any Board action. The applicant noted that he is adding 26 more park- ing spaces and will plot all aisles and lumber storage locations to be submitted by Friday of this week. He was informed to make sure that the plan reflects the required ten (10) foot setback and shows fencing and entry treatment. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 WAS CONTINUED WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 20, 1978 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 (Cont. from 9-13-78) Applicant: Mola Development Company To permit construction of two commercial buildings with a total of 26,000 squard feet located on the south side of Adams Avenue approximately 150 feet west of Beach Boulevard in a C2, Commun- ity Business District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-97. Jerry Simon was present at the meeting. The staff presented a revised drive and parking layout for the applicant's consideration which provided additional parking, improved inner circulation, and provided a 2-way drive instead of the present one-way drive. It would also provide a clear space in front of the westerly oil well unit to permit easier access for maintenance of the well. Mr. Simon pointed out that the revised parking would require cars to park up against the buildings which he considered undesirable; he also noted that the well can be serviced from one side and it is not necessary to back a pulling unit directly up to the well. The suggested plan was discussed by the Board. Also reviewed were the grade of the property, the entrance requirements as out- lined previously by the Department of Public Works, the existing easements, and the proposed uses within the project (which the ap- plicant indicated would be mostly office -professional). It was the consensus that the application should be continued to permit applicant to consider the proposed changes in parking layout, to submit confirmation on the drainage and sewer easement, and to provide the Board with a letter from the oil operater giving his approval to the site layout. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1978, WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-88 Applicant: Bower Company, Inc. To permit outdoor display signs for a grand opening event beginning September 20, 1978, for a Von's Market located on the northwest corner of Atlanta Avenue and Magnolia Street. This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 4, California En- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. BZA 9-20-78 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 20, 1978 Page 3 The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-88 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The request and signing description received and dated Sep- tember 13, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 2. All such signing authorized by this entitlement shall be removed after the end of a thirty (30) day period (October 21, 1978). AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-36 Applicant: Westberg-Kellum To permit consolidation of three (3) parcels of land into one par- cel located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 50 feet south of Holt Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is covered by ND 78-91, approved by the Board on August 23, 1978. Secretary Spencer reported that no confirmation has been received from the applicant in regard to the suggested conditions of approval forwarded to him. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY LIPPS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-36 WAS CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-210 Applicant: Bolsa Partners To permit revision to a previously approved plan for three indus- trial buildings located on the southeast corner of Bolsa Avenue and Graham Street in an Ml-A, Restricted Manufacturing District. The Board reviewed the revised plan, which shows reduction in square footage of Building A and the addition of parking spaces. BZA 9-20-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 20, 1978 Page 4 Mel Ott indicated that the Fire Department has reviewed the plan and has no objections to the revisions. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE REVISED PLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 77-210 RECEIVED AND DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, WAS APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-53 Applicant: Dennis Lambert Minor revision to a previously approved request for zero side yard setback for 3 garages and a 6-inch reduction in the required turning radius on property located on the south side of Cypress Avenue approximately 88 feet west of Elm Street in an R2, Medium Density Residential District. Sergio Martinez reported that the applicant now desires to elim- inate one of the three garages formerly at zero setback and replace it with an open parking place. This change will result in increased landscaping on the site, as well as providing an improve- ment in the elevations. The Board reviewed the method of handling this revision to a conditional exception, considering that no opposition had been offered at the previous meeting, that the re- vision significantly lessens the impact of the project, and that in the Board's opinion it would result in an improved product. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE REVISED PLAN FOR CONDI- TIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-53 RECEIVED AND DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO ALL FINDINGS AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS PRE- VIOUSLY IMPOSED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1978, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: CROSBY, LIPPS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: SPENCER THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Charles P. pen; , Secretary :df BZA 9-20-78 Page 4 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1978 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY CITY STAFF PRESENT: CHUCK BURNEY, FIRE DEPARTMENT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 (Cont. from 9-20-78) Applicant: James Lumber Company To permit establishment of permanent wholesale lumber storage on property located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 588 feet north of Slater F.venue in an Ml, Light Industrial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-93. Chairman Lipps opened the public hearing on the negative declaration request. No one was present to represent the application or to address the Eoard on the request, and the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the information contained in the recommendation from the Environmental Resources Division on the project. ON MOTION BY LIPPS 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. 78-93 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURE, CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B1 AND B2 IMPOSED ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 2 Secretary Spencer noted that review of the revised plan has shown remaining deficiencies in parking and landscaping; however, these can be remedied and still accommodate the use. He also pointed out that retail use is not permitted and if the proponent desires to include it a subsequent variance request would be required. Another deficiency on the plan is the first stacking tier, which impedes the entry turning radius. Chuck Burney said that the Fire Department will go over the plans with the applicant for the storage aisles and hydrant requirements. He said that the locked gate will be permissible only if it is secured by a chain which the Department can cut through for access. Mr. Harrington entered the meeting after the discussion and approval of his request and the Board's action was explained to him. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-76 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: 1. The revised conceptual plan received and dated September 25, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the fol- lowing modifications: a. The "retail use" noted on the plan shall be deleted therefrom. b. The landscaping area in front of the parcel shall be increased to twenty (20) feet (rather than the 10 feet as shown) to coincide with the parcel to the north. c. The area behind the lumber storage facility shall be increased to accommodate 16 additional parking stalls, and the parking required of the existing building on the earlier site plan shall be incorporated in the plan. d. The first material stacking tier at the southerly drive shall be altered to shorten the length of the tier by 35 or 40 feet to provide a better turning radius and to increase visibility on the property. A plan delineating the above modifications shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval prior to filing for permits on the site. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: • Traffic circulation and drives; . Parking layout; BZA 9-27-78 Page 2 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 3 . 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 landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. Said plan shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 3. A Tentative Parcel, Map consolidating the two lots into one parcel shall be filed with the Planning Department. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. 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. 2. 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, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 (Cont. from 9-20-78) 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. Jerry Simon was present at the meeting to represent the applicant. The Chairman opened the public hearing on the negative declaration; there being no one to address the Board on the matter, the public hearing was closed. The Board reviewed the information contained in the request and discussed the recommendations submitted by the Environmental Resources Division. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION BZA 9-27-78 Page 3 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 4 No. 78-97 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN CONDITIONS B2 THROUGH B7 IMPOSED ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mr. Simon submitted a revised plan and a letter of agreement from the operator of the oil wells on the property. He reported that the utility easement is a public easement, shown on TT 10226 abut- ting the subject project to the south and developed by the same applicant. The Board reviewed the revised plan, considering the plan in regard to parking layout and access. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-80 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 revised conceptual plan received and dated September 27, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the following modifications: a. The plan shall reflect perpendicular parking both ad- jacent to the front of the buildings and to the street right-of-way landscaping. b. The interior drive shall be a two-way drive. C. The drive entry shall be an at -grade entry with a 12 to 15 foot radius at each side. A revised plan reflecting the modifications outlined above shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval prior to 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. BZA 9-27-78 Page 4 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 5 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. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material pro- posed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The project shall comply with all applicable conditions of Section 968 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cook- ing facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 3. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 4. 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. 5. If outside lighting is included in parking areas, high- pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used. Said lighting shall be screened to prevent "spillage" onto the adjacent residential areas to the south. 6. A detailed soils and geologic analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall in- clude on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. 7. Trees (minimum 24" box) shall be planted along the south property line on 30-foot centers to screen the development from the view of adjacent residences. The species of trees as recommended by the Landscape Division of the Department of Public Works shall be Pinus Canariensis in areas per- pendicular to the building wall and Eucalyptus in areas with sight line to the parking lot. AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-27-78' Page 5 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 6 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-36 (Cont. from 9-20-78) Applicant: Westberg-Kellum To permit consolidation of three (3) parcels of land into one parcel, located on the west side of Beach Boulevard approximately 50 feet south of Holt Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-91 adopted by the Board on Auqust 23, 1978. The applicant has verbally indicated agreement with the suggested conditions of approval forwarded to him and has a letter in the mail verifying such agreement. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-36 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOW- ING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETFD PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Depart- ment on September 6, 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. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works. AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY NOES: LIPPS ABSENT: NONE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-91 Applicant: C-ve Development Company To permit construction of two industrial buildings with a total of 14,520 square feet, located on the east side of Gothard Street ap- proximately 405 feet north of Mountjoy Drive in an T41, Light Indus- trial District. This request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 74-150, adopted by the Board for the industrial development in which the property is located. Rod Emery and Tom Searles were present at the meeting. Secretary Spencer informed the Board that the plan is in substantial compliance with code requirements. The applicants indicated that there is a tentative parcel map processed on the property, and there will be a common drive between the two parcels. BZA 9-27-78 Page 6 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 7 The Board reviewed the automotive use proposed for the property, noting that it is a permitted use in the M1 zone and that the City has never drawn a distinction between retail and wholesale use in this situation. No problem was seen by the Board for the use. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-91 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 and elevations received and dated September 15, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 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 reciprocal access easement shall be filed and recorded providing mutual access over the common drive between the two lots. 3. 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. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material pro- posed to screen said equipment. B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY: 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 78-31, separating the two parcels, shall be recorded. AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BZA 9-27-78 Page 7 Minutes, H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments September 27, 1978 Page 8 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: SPECIAL EVENT NO. 78-9 Applicant: W. D. Lamb School To permit an annual carnival on October 28, 1978, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on school property located at 12051 Yorktown Avenue. The request was reviewed by the Board. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan and project description received and dated Sep- tember 25, 1978, shall be the approved layout. 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, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE USE PERMIT NO. 76-52 (Revised Sign Program) Applicant: Glenn Busby To permit revisions to a previously approved sign program for a shopping center located at the southeast corner of Edinger Avenue and Goldenwest Street. The applicant has submitted a revised sign program differing from the approved in the following instances: Provision B-4 - delete the words "panel" and "shall be centered in a 216" high sign can." Provision 3-6 - delete entirely. Provision C-4 - delete "in the body of the Sign." Provision C-7 - delete entirely. The request was reviewed by the Board. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE REVISED SIGN PROGRAM DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1978, AS OUTLINED ABOVE, WAS APPROVED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: SPENCER, LIPPS, CROSBY NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE THERE BEI G N RTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 1 Spence4, ary :df BZA 9-27-78 Page 8 1