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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1978 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1978, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
SPENCER, CROSBY,
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
BURNEY
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 78-54 (Cont. from 11-15-78)
Applicant: The Buccola Company
To permit reduction in height of a required separation wall from 6 feet
to 5 feet + located at the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and
Garfield Avenue in a C4, Highway Commercial District.
This request is a Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environ-
mental Quality Act, 1970.
The applicant was not present.
Secretary Spencer suggested that Conditional Exception be continued
indefinitely to permit determination to be made concerning the
responsibility of subject developer or adjacent developer to construct
the wall to ordinance code required height. Board concurred with
continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
78-54 WAS CONTINUED INDEFINITELY BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-103 (Cont. from 11-22-78)
Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son
To permit construction of an 11,760 square foot industrial building
located on the south side of Engineer Drive, east of Graham Street
(Lot 6) .
This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council
on March 18, 1974.
Secretary Spencer suggested that this application be continued
to December 20, 1978 to be.heard in'conjunction with Conditional
Exception No. 78-63. Board concurred with continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 78-103 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 20, 1978 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-106 (Cont from 11-22-78)
Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son
To permit the construction of a 10,680 square foot industrial
building located on the north side of Engineer Drive, east of
Graham Street (Lot 9).
This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council
on March 18, 1974.
Secretary Spencer suggested that this application be continued
to December 20, 1978 to be heard in conjunction with Conditional
Exception No. 78-64. Board concurred with continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 78-106 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 20, 1978 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-111 (Cont. from 11-22-78)
Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son
To permit the construction of a 10,585 square foot industrial
building located on the north side of Engineer Drive, east of
Graham Street (Lot 14).
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
Page Three
This request is covered by EIR 73-16, adopted by the City Council
on March 18, 1974.
Secretary Spencer suggested that this application be continued
to December 20, 1978 to be heard in conjunction with Conditional
Exception No. 78-65. Board concurred with continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 78-111 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 20, 1978 BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
USE PERMIT NO. 78-68
Applicant: Helmut Cook
To permit use of 25 percent of the floor area of an industrial
building to be used for retail sales located on the east side
of Gothard Street, approximately 75 feet north of Murdy Circle
in an Ml, Light Industrial District.
This request is a Class 1 exemption, California Environmental
Quality Act, 1970.
•Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board. Mr.
Helmut Cook, applicant, was present.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Cook explained his proposal stating that he intends to use
the building for rental of medical supplies, some repair work,
and incidental retail sales. Secretary Spencer informed the
applicant that he was not allowed any signs for his proposed use.
There being no other persons present to speak on the application,
the public hearing was closed.
Board discussion ensued. Conditions of approval and findings were
discussed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 78-68
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
Page Four
FINDINGS•
1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity;
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building.
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.
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. Applicant shall adhere to the criteria as set forth in
Section 9530.2(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
I hereby certify that Use Permit No. 78-68 was approved by the Board
of Zoning Adjustments of the City of Huntington Beach, California
on November 29, 1978 upon the foregoing findings and conditions
of approval.
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-40
Applicant: David Silver
To permit division of one parcel of land into two (2) parcels
located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 307
feet south of Cypress Avenue in an R2 and C4 District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-116.
The applicant was not present.
Secretary Spencer suggested a one week continuance on this appli-
cation because applicant failed to appear or to submit written
concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval. Board
concurred with continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP.
NO. 78-40 WAS CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 6, 1978 BY.THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-112
Applicant: Eugene B. Zwick
To permit the construction of a 15,000 foot industrial building
located on the northwest corner of Argosy Lane and Graham Street
in an M1-A, Restricted Manufacturing District.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 73-16 approved
by the City Council March 18, 1974.
Mr. Eugene Zwick the applicant was present.
Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. He stated
that the applicant had submitted a previous application (Admini-
strative Review No. 77-101) to the Board and had received approval
of that application. However, Administrative Review No. 77-101
was expired and thus the applicant had refiled present application.
Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within Ordinance
Code conformance. The applicant was made aware that the previous
conditions of approval would still apply. Chuck Burney notifi6d
the applicant that a fire hydrant was required on site.
Conditions of approval were discussed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 78-112 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 November 5, 1978
shall be the approved layout for the 15,000 square foot
building to be constructed on the parcel located at the immedi-
ate intersection of Argosy Drive and Graham Street only,
subject to the modifications described herein:
a. The plan shall be revised to show the location of a wall
around the northerly parking and loading area to screen
such facility and parking spaces 9 through 18 from view from
the arterial highway, Graham Street.
b. Parking space #32 shown on the plan shall be deleted.
C. The width of the entry into the loading area shall be in-
creased and a landscaped area of minimum width of four (4)
feet shall be provided along parking space 431.
d. The plan shall show a width of 34'8" ± for the yard area
t6 the west of the proposed building.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
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e. A minimum of 12'6" shall be provided for a reciprocal
drive along the westerly property line for ingress -egress
and reciprocal easement with the -parcel to the west. Said
easement shall continue for a depth of 77 feet from the
ultimate right-of-way on Argosy Drive.
f. A common reciprocal driveway with a minimum width of
25 feet shall be provided, 1216" of which will be along the
total width of the northerly property line of the subject
property and 1216" along the southerly property line of the
parcel to the north for a depth of 175 feet from the
ultimate right-of-way line on Graham Street.
g. Concurrence shall be obtained from the property owner to
the west for an additional easement area which shall form
a triangle along his northeast property line, to assure
that the area adjacent to the reciprocal driveway which is
to provide access from Graham will not be fenced and that
there will be free and easy access to the fire hydrant
proposed alongside parking space #45 for all emergency
vehicles and occurrences.
h. The plan shall reflect either a chain link fence with slat
or a wall along the westerly property line from the most
northerly point on the reciprocal driveway off Argosy to a
point at the truck entry into the loading area.
The changes and modifications outlined above shall be delineated
upon the plot plan submitted to the Department of Building and
Community Development upon application for building permits.
2. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of build-
ing 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.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Parkway areas shall be improved in compliance with the condi-
tions imposed upon the approval of TT 8688.
2. Street trees shall be installed in compliance with the condi-
tions imposed upon the approval of TT 6948.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, November 29, 1978
Page Seven
C. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. Parcel Map No. 77-19 shall be recorded prior to occupancy
of the building.
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 78-113
Applicant: Professional Design Concepts, Inc.
To permit the construction of a 16,632 square foot industrial
building located on the east side of Enterprise Lane, approxi-
mately 300 feet north of Mountjoy Drive in an Ml, Light Industrial
District.
This request is covered by Exemption Declaration No. 74-150, adopted
by the Planning Commission on November 19, 1974.
Mr. Bissinger was present to represent the application.
Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board.
Mr. Bissinger stated that he had to eliminate an additional parking,
space --to accommodate the lighting area, however, he further stated
that the remaining parking was still within ordinance code conformance.
Building setback along the "zero" property lot lines were discussed as
well as the location of the overhead loading door.
Board discussion ensued, and it was noted that the application
was in compliance with Huntington Beach Ordinance Code requirements.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY BURNEY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
78-113 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 plot plan and elevations received November
2, 1978, shall be the approved layout, subject to the
modifications described herein:
a. The setback of the building along the "zero" lot lines
along the southerly building line shall be a maximum
of three (3) inches.
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Wednesday, November 29, 1978
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b. The overhead loading door shall be set back a distance
of twenty (20) feet from the right-of-way line.
c. The loading area in back of the door shall be striped
and posted "LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY" for a distance
of 45 feet from the right-of-way line.
A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to
the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the
modifications outlined by the Board, said plan shall be
approved and made a permanent part of the administrative
file.
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. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of
the Board:
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. Said plan
shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment
and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen
said equipment.
AYES: SPENCER, CROSBY, BURNEY
s NOES: NONE
i ABSENT: NONE
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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