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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-03-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1979 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: SPENCER, CROSBY, OTT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1979, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby NOES: None ABSTAIN: Ott ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 79-558 Applicant: Manthei/Buccella Investments To create four (4) lots from two (2) lots zoned M1-CD located on the northeast corner of Talbert Avenue and Gothard Street. Secretary Spencer suggested a one week continuance of this item to allow sufficient time for completion of environmental processing. Board concurred with continuance. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-558 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1979 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-5 (Cont. from 2/28/79) Applicant: Ronald L. Knudtson To permit a reduction in minimum side yard setback from five (5) feet to three (3) feet located on the east side of Thirteenth Street, approximately 100 feet north of Crest Avenue (812 - 13th Street) This application is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Paqe Two Mr. Ronald L. Knudtson, the applicant,was present. Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Knudtson addressed the Board and stated that he is requesting three (3) foot side yard setbacks on the property, which is located on an odd size lot to acquire more open space in the area for his proposal. Secretary Spencer noted other applications which had been approved previously in the immediate vicinity, however, none had been ap- proved with the intensity of encroachment as _ this application, therefore, a precedent had not been set. The effect of the next door neighbor to the proposal was discussed, and Mr. Knudtson stated that he had discussed his proposal with the neighbor and received no objections. Chairman Crosby indicated that he could not see proper justification for encroachment along the easterly side of the property, and further thought the request to be a grant of special privilege. Mr. Knudtson stated that he had received misinformation from various offices as to the proper size of his lot, and therefore, drew his plans up accordingly. However, after having the property surveyed, he discovered he had an odd size lot with plans already drawn. Chairman Crosby mentioned that the applicant had previously submitted another drawing which could possibly fit the size and shape of the lot. Mel Ott agreed with Chairman Crosby that he was opposed to the intensity of encroachment along the entire easterly property line, and further stated that the design of the house should be in accordance with the size and shape of the vacant lot. Secretary Spencer noted that the neighbor had requested that the bulk of development be broken up, and that this could be done by altering the elevations on one side of the building with better treatment. Mr. Knudtson reiterated that he had met with his neighbor and that his neighbor had no further objections to the proposal. He further stated that if the two foot encroachment was not granted, the loss of open space would be substantial. Secretary Spencer indicated that by further perusal of the configu- ration of the -property, he felt a hardship exists. A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPENCER TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-5 WITH FINDINGS AS OUTLINED IN SECTION 9811.1.1 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. 1 1 f' L Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Page Three Chairman Crosby suggested a continuance of the application to allow applicant time to revise his plans and modify the westerly property line encroachment. Mel Ott reiterated that he saw no justification for the encroachment of the entire westerly side length on a vacant lot. There being no other parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the application to allow the applicant to revise his plans. The applicant concurred with the continuance. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-5 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1979 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 79-4 (Cont. from 2/28/79) Applicant: Marie De La Torre To permit an addition along existing setback lines located on the southwest corner of Huntington Street and Hartford Avenue. This request is a categorical exemption, class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Ms. De La Torre and her architect were present, Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Secretary Spencer presented some background information on the appli- cation. He stated that the application is for an addition to an existing building, however, this type of request is only allowed for single family dwellings. He suggested that the address on the rear unit be removed thereby creating a single family dwelling. However, if the separate address was to remain for the back unit, then the addition must conform to a five foot interior side yard setback. Minutes: Wednesday, Page Four H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 7, 1979 Ms. De La Torre addressed the Board and -stated that it was her assumption that the plan as proposed was acceptable, however, it was her intention to retain the already separate address for future rental. She subsequently requested the use permit appli- cation to be continued to allow her time to file a conditional exception application as previously outlined by the Board. There being no other -parties present -to speak on the application, tho public -hearing was closed. Commission discussion followed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO. 79-4 'WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1979 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-556- Applicant: Ron Hix To,consolidate 16-lots into=one parcel- located on the north side of Warner Avenue, approximately 235 feet -west -of Beach Boulevard. This request is covered by'Negative Declaration No.- 79-13. ON -MOTION -BY CROSBY AND -SECOND BY OTT THE BOARD,_HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED -PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE -A SIGNIFICANT -ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE=PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 79-13 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED.IN-TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.-'79-556 GENERAL CONDITIONS-4,THROUGH 7 IMPOSED ON THE TENTATIVE PARCEL -MAP$- BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: - AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Hix, the applicant, was present to represent the application and indicated his --receipt of and concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval previously -forwarded to him. Board -discussed -the -proposal -and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. Findings and conditions -of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY-AND SECOND BY OTT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-556 WAS -APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: L. J Minutes: Wednesday, Page Five FINDINGS• 1. The proposed consolidation of sixteen (16) lots into one (1) parcel for the purpose of office/retail is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 7, 1979 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 general commercial which allows office/retail 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 February 14, 1979, 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. 4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 5. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 6. 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. 7. If lighting is included in the parking lot high pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. A11 outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 ; Page Six ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-7 Applicant: Jorgen Dauaaard Hansen to permit the construction of a 29,952 square foot industrial building located on the northeast corner of Cedar Avenue and Palmdale Street. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-6 approved by the Board February 21, 19790 - Mr. Hansen, the applicant, was present. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Secretary Spencer reviewed the plan check -with the applicant and noted that the -driveway --dimensions had not been properly reflected, however, the -remainder showed the proposal to be within sub- stantial conformance. Mel'Ott discussed -the possibility of a sprinkler -system with the: applicant. It was suggested that in lieu of a sprinkler system a proper turn'a-round must be provided for access of fire fighting equipment. It was the consensus of the Board to allow the applicant and the Fire Department to work out the most feasible method. Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO: 79-7 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 20, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Revised plot plan shall_be,,submitted to.the-Board showing driveway dimensions. - - b. If required, -sprinkler system shall be -to -the approval of the Fire -Department. 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: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Page Seven 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 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. Palmdale and alley shall be dedicated and fully improved to City standards. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-13 Applicant: Harbor Engineers To permit the construction of three industrial buildings located on the east side of Producer Lane, approximately 633 feet south of McFadden Avenue. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Messrs. Don Penkoff and George McCarter were present to represent the application. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Secretary Spencer reviewed the plan check with the applicants and noted that the driveway dimensions had not been properly reflected, however, the remainder showed the proposal to be within substantial conformance. It was further noted that the lot line has not been brought into conformance with the application, therefore, the applicant was made aware that a Tentative Parcel Map application must be filed prior to issuance of building permits. Minutes: H.B.'Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Page Eight Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were reviewed with the applicants. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-13 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 20, 1979 shall be the approved layout, subject to -the modifications described herein: a. Revised plot plan shall be submitted to the Board reflecting all dimensions (driveways). b. Reciprocal driveway easement shall be recorded. c. A tentative parcel map application shall be filed prior to issuance of building permits. 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 ap- proved 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: 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. 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: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None F1 I - Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Page Nine LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 79-1 Applicant: Frank B. Clendenen To permit a lot line adjustment located on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street, approximately 995 feet south of Warner Avenue. This request is a categorical exemption, class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Messrs. Clendenen and Mola were present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the application and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 79-1 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed adjustment of two adjacent parcels for purposes of medium density 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. 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. 5. That all applicable criteria as outlined in Section 9811.3.1 has been complied with. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, March 7, 1979 Page Ten SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-2 Applicant:- Huntington Beach Elk's Lodge 1959 To permit a Bike-A-Thon to be held as follows: 5 miles: East on Talbert to -Ward, south on Ward to Garfield, west on Garfield to Magnolia (2� miles), return 10 miles: -Same as above only continue west on Garfield to Edwards (5 miles) and return. 15 miles: Same as above only at Edwards -turn north to Heil and return (7� miles each way). The applicant was not present. Board reviewed"the application. Discussion centered around type of traffic controls, -and proper approval of Fire, Police, and Traffic Departments. ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY CROSBY SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-2 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received March 7, 1979 shall be the approved layout. 2. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the License Division of the Finance Department ten (10) days prior to the event._ 3. Approval from the Fire, Police and Traffic Departments shall be obtained thirty (30) days -prior to the event. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott NOES: None _ ABSENT: None - THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. les P. Spence Secretary :gc