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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-14MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1979 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Lipps, Crosby, Ott MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 1979 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Lipps ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1979 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby NOES: ABSENT: None None ABSTAIN: Ott REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-552 (Cont. from 2/7/79) Applicant: Hedley Beesley To permit the consolidation of two (2) lots into one (1) lot located on the north side of McFadden Avenue, approximately 107 feet east of Chemical Lane. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council March 18, 1974. Mr. Kurt Boba was present to represent the application. Mr. Boba acknowledged receipt of the suggested conditions of approval. Board discussed the consolidation of the two lots and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. Conditions of approval and findings were discussed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-552 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Two FINDINGS• 1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) individual lots into one (1) parcel for purposes of industrial development is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for this intensity of use at the time the land use designation for Restricted Manu- facturing District, which allows industrial buildings, was placed on subject property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifi- cations on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL FOR ANY PURPOSE. 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department on January 18, 1978 shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by, the Depart- ment 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. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 79-3 Applicant: Bill Maxey To permit an auto sales and storage yard located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 930 feet south of Garfield Avenue. This request is a categorical exemption, Class I, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. 1 Minutes; H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Three Mr. Bill Maxey, the applicant, was present. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Size and location of drive width through the property was discussed. Existing residential structures to the rear of the proposal was discussed with the applicant and Mr. Maxey stated that he had requested an inspection of the existing buildings to see what would be required to bring those buildings up to code for storage use. Ms. Sylvia Shandrick addressed the Board and cited concern over the storage of vehicles possibly creating a "junk yard" effect. Mr. Maxey, however, assured Ms. Shandrick that the storage area would only be used for new vehicles. Secretary Lipps stated that if the Board felt favorable toward the application, that a provision be made to allow the applicant ample time to conform to commercial standards of the existing buildings or that the buildings be demolished and removed within a reasonable time period. There being no other parties present to -speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Conditions of approval and findings were discussed by the Board. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY USE PERMIT NO. 79-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 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. Kinuteg; H,B, Board of Zpni,ng Adjustments Wednesday, Febi7uagy 14, 1979 Page Four CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received and dated February 13, 1979, 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 immedi-ate 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 3. A lighting plan for the development shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for approval prior to issuance of building permits. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map combining the two parcels shall be filed with the Planning Department and recorded with the County prior to occupancy. 2. The existing residential buildings at the rear of Parcel #16 shall be made to conform to commercial standards or be demo- lished and removed within six (6) months. 3. All unloading of vehicles from transportation trucks shall be done on site. 4. Gate structures shall be approved by the Fire Department. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Five CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-3 Applicant: Michael L. Cooke To permit a reduction in rear yard setback from 10 feet to 8 feet located on the north side of Sherry Circle, approximately 225 feet east of Randi Lane. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Michael L. Cooke, the applicant, was present. Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board, The public hearing was opened. Mr. Cooke stated that the addition to the house had been made by a non -reputable contractor and was therefore attempting to bring the addition into conformance with the Ordinance Code. Board discussed the proposed reduction in rear yard setback and concluded that a hardship did indeed exist upon the property due to the configuration of the lot. There being no parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Findings were discussed by the Board. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS• 1. The encroachment is limited to approximately 30 square feet of building area along approximately 12.5 feet of the rear property line abutting an arterial highway. 2. The granting of this conditional exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 3. A hardship exists upon this property because of the configuration of the lot. 4. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classification. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Six 5. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 6. The granting of a conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classification. 7. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plan received and dated January 29, 1979, shall be the approved layout. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-5 Applicant: K. L. Redfern To permit the construction of a 13,553 square foot industrial building located on the east side of Pipeline Lane, approximately 274 feet south of Engineer Drive. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council March 18, 1974. Mr. K. L. Redfern, the applicant, was present. Mr. Redfern addressed the Board and stated that he had reduced the proposed buildings by 2000 square feet from his original plan. Board review of the revised plan found it to be in general conformance with Ordinance Code requirements. Conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-5 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 plot plan and elevations received February 13, 1979 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, FebguAry 14, 1979 Page Seen 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Any previous administrative action shall be voided. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-6 Applicant: K. L. Redfern To permit the construction of a 13,553 square foot industrial build- ing located on the east side of Pipeline Lane, approximately 274 feet south of Engineer Drive. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16 approved by the City Council March 18, 1974. Mr. K. L. Redfern, the applicant, was present. Mr. Redfern addressed the Board and stated that he had reduced the proposed buildings by 2000 square feet from his original plan. Board review of the revised plan found it to be in general conformance with Ordinance Code requirements. Conditions of approval were discussed. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Eight ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-6 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 plot plan and elevations received February 13, 1979, 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. 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. Any previous administrative action shall be voided. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-9 Applicant: Dewayne L. Brown To permit the construction of a 9,900 square foot industrial building located on the south side of Oceanus, approximately 765 feet east of the center line of Triton. :1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Nine This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved March 18, 1974 by the City Council. Mr. Dewayne L. Brown, the applicant, was present. Board review of the proposed plan found it to be in general conform- ance with requirements; however, the applicant was advised that the plan revealed a shortage of one parking space and the alternatives for that parking space shortage were discussed. The possible re- location of the trash area was discussed as well as the size and location of driveway approach. ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-9 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 February 7, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations described herein: a. Reduce width of landscaping at the southwest corner of the property by three (3) feet in order to provide a twelve (12) foot wide parking stall at space 41. b. Provide parking as required by Article 979. 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Ten 2. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 976 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Minimum driveway approach shall be 24 feet in width per Department of Public Works specifications. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-555 Anplicant• Hunsaker & Associates Inc. To create four parcels of land from six existing parcels located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 505 feet south of Taylor Drive. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-11. John Michler and Jerry Goeden were present to represent the application. Secretary Lipps stated that the Planning Commission had requested this application to be heard in conjunction with Tentative Tract No. 10440. He therefore suggested this application be referred to the Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1979. Board concurred. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-555 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1979 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Eleven MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-10 Applicant: Dean Barlow, Fibreform Electronics To permit the construction of a 9,600 square foot industrial building to be located on the north side of Argosy Drive, approximately 750 feet west of Graham Street. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council March 18, 1974. Mr. Barlow and Mr. Wonocott were present to represent the appli- cation. Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Lipps pointed out to the applicant that his plan was deficient seven parking spaces. Alternatives to the parking deficiency was discussed. Mr. Barlow stated that the intended use of the building was to be a manufacturing use and therefore felt the seven parking spaces were not necessary. It was agreed, however, that the applicant would submit a revised plan to the Secretary of the Board delineating seven additional parking spaces. Conditions.of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-10 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 plot plan and elevations received February 13, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Provide seven (7) parallel parking spaces along the westerly property line. b. Parking area shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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. Minutes; H.B, Bogrd of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, Feb4,u4ry 14, 1979 Page Twelve 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 plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 78-27 (Establishment of Findings) Applicant: Shaller & Lohr, Inc. To permit consolidation of various parcels of land into one parcel located on the south side of Ellis Avenue between the vacated sec- tion of Huntington Street and the Pacific Electric Railroad right- of-way. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, BOARD INCORPORATED THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS INTO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 1. The proposed consolidation of two lots and two portions of two additional lots into one parcel for purposes of Residential Development is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for Medium Density Residential which allows apartment buildings, was placed on subject property. 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, February 14, 1979 Page Thirteen 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standards plans and specifi- cations on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Walter Lipps Secretary :gc