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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-04MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1979 - 1:15 PM BOARD MEMBERS: LIPPS, CROSBY, OTT MINUTES: ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 1979, WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED OR WITHDRAWN: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-6 Applicant: Dave McGuiness To permit reduction of side yard setbacks to allow for construction of • two single-family dwellings located on the south side of Memphis Ave- nue, approximately 100 feet west of Huntington Street. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Acting -Secretary Lipps informed the Board that the applicant had requested withdrawal of his request in order to submit a revised plan which will meet code requirements. Board concurred with with- drawal of the application. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-6 WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-22 (Cont. from 3/28/79) Applicant: Scott and Cathcart Assoc. To permit the construction of a self -storage facility located at the • southeast corner of Ernest and Goldenwest Street. This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-22. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Two 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. 79-22 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN ADMINISTRAT- IVE REVIEW NO. 79-22 GENERAL CONDITION B-2 IMPOSED ON THE AD- MINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Messrs. Scott and Cathcart were present to represent the appli- cation. Acting Secretary Lipps stated that the application had been continued previously due to concerns with the layout of the build- ing and parking on the site. The applicants have met with staff to modify some concerns and presented a revised plan for review. Board discussed with the applicant to reorient Building "C" to 10' property line rear yard setback. Additional parking was discussed to accommodate people using the upstairs units. The applicant's were agreeable to provide additional parking at the north and south ends of Buildings "G" and "H" adjacent to the elevators. The removal of the rampway between Buildings "E" . and "D" was discussed. It was determined that if.the rampway was to remain, the buildings would be counted as one building and additional setbacks would have to be complied with. The applicants presented a "mock up" of additional parking proposed outlining that parking has been situated as such to alleviate stacking of vehicles at entry gates to the project. Bruce Greer and John Thomas were present and expressed concern over the street improvements along the proposed project. The Board stated that the applicants were required to make full street improvements along the proposed construction. Undergrounding of utilities was discussed and the applicants stated that the utility company had indicated to them that they had set a special fund aside to provide underground utilties in the project area. They further stated, however, if the undergrounding of the utilities was their responsibility, that they would do so. Board reviewed the aesthetic recommendations set forth by the Design Review Board and found same to be acceptable. Board discussed the security fencing proposed with the applicants and requested a plan be brought back to the Secretary of the Board outlining the entry gate locations. Parking along Ernest Street was discussed and it was the consensus of the Board . to request the applicant to paint the curb red along Ernest Street and post "No Parking" signs to prohibit parking along that street. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Three Additional conditions of approval were discussed including the request of a lighting plan to be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-22 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 March 8, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Reorient Building "C" to Zero property line rear yard setback. b. Provide narking at north and south ends of Buildings "G" and "H" as shown on modified conceptual plan. C. Provide two (2) parking spaces adjacent to office structure. • d. Remove rampway between Buildings "E" and "D". e. The security fencinq between Buildings "E" and "D" shall be set back easterly a minimum of five (5) feet from exterior of building walls. 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 regardinq 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. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Four C. A plan of entry gate location shall be submitted reflecting a minimum twenty (20) foot setback from property line. d. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board prior to issuance of building permits B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. All recommendations of the Design Review Board shall be inte- grated into the structural elevations or landscape plan. 2. Developer shall comply with all mitigating measures as set out in Negative Declaration No. 79-22. 3. Walls of Buildings at Zero setback shall be constructed of maintenance free masonry. 4. No parking signs and red curb shall be provided along the south side of Ernest. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-8 • Applicant: Dave McGuiness To permit a reduction in sideyard setbacks for the construction of a single family dwelling located on the south side of Memphis Avenue, approximately 100 feet west of Huntington Street. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Anthony Boles, representing the applicant, was present. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Boles stated that the applicant was proposing two single family structures, however, a variance is requested on one struct- ure only. He further stated that due to necessary dedication required by the City, the width of the proposed structure would be too narrow if built to code requirements. The applicant proposes to provide a distance of 4'6" between the garages rathen than the 5' required by code. Acting Secretary Lipps stated that in reviewing other similar structuresin the neighborhood, that other corner lots have complied with similar setbacks for 25' lots. Board members Ott and Crosby agreed with Mr. Lipps in that if other similar properties have complied with proper setbacks, that the applicant could also meet code requirements. The public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 • Page Five Acting Secretary Lipps noted that without a conditional exception the garage structure could not be built, however, he saw no reason why the residential structure could not be built to code conformance. Board members Crosby and Ott felt that the building could be designed to fit the lot. It was further noted that the application could be continued to allow applicant time to revise his plan to bring resi- dential structure into code conformance. The applicant was not amenable to a continuance. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIPPS TO DENY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 79-8 WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. The granting of this conditional exception would be a grant of special privilege inconsistent with similar properties with the same zoning classification in the vicinity. 2. The applicant demonstrated a self-imposed hardship by the design of the building. 3. Other properties in the area with similar constraints were built without an exception to code requirements. •The applicant requested to speak to the Board again. Mr. Boles stated that due to time constraints he did not wish a continuance on the application, however, he would like the portion of the conditional exception dealing with distance between garages approved. ACTING SECRETARY LIPPS WITHDREW HIS MOTION FOR DENIAL. Mr. Lipps requested the Board to address themselves only to the shortage of distance between the garages and stated that in order for the applicant to provide the required parking spaces for the unit, the request was valid. Further discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board to grant the applicant that portion of the conditional exception. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-8 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING VINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDING: 1. Due to lot width, applicant is unable to provide required parking in order to obtain parity with surrounding properties in the same zoning classification. • Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Six i CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plan received and dated March 12, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Revise plan to show the setbacks for all residential portions of the building in compliance with the requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The reduction in setbacks shall apply to the garage structure only. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-10 Applicant: P. I. & I. Inc. To permit a reduction in side yard setback from five feet to four feet located on the west side of 9th Street, approximately 200 feet north of Acacia Avenue. This application is a Class 5 Categorical Exemption, California • Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Chairman outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Hoeflieger was present to represent the application. Mr. Hoeflieger stated that he chose to break up the straight wall of the project to enhance the area. The Board agreed with the applicant that the proposal would enhance the area, however, they were bound by the necessity for the demonstration of a hardship for the granting of a conditional exception. Acting Secretary Lipps stated that perhaps this type of a variation to setback requirements could be handled through a code amendment. There being no other parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Further Board discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board that in order to allow the granting of a conditional exception, that sufficient hardship must be demonstrated, and that in this case, the applicant did not do so. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-10 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: • Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 • Page Seven REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. There are no special circumstances applicable to the subject property that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. 2. The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient hardship. 3. Granting of the conditional exception would be a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under idential zone classifications. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-11 Applicant: P. I. & I. Inc. To permit a reduction in side yard setback from five feet to four feet located on the west side of 9th Street, approximately 200 feet • north of Acacia Avenue. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. The'Chairman outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Hoeflieger was present to represent the application. Mr. Hoeflieger did not wish to continue with this application due to the denial of the previous application (Conditional Exception No. 79-10). He requested denial of this request. There being no further parties present, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. ' ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-11 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR DENIAL: 1. There are no special circumstances applicable to the subject property that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. • 2. The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient hardship. 3. Granting of the conditional exception would be a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Eight AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-23 Applicant: Chevron USA Inc. To permit an application of storage area to existing service station located at the southwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Main Street. This application is a categorical exemption, Class I, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Jim McDonald was present to represent the application. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: l� u 1. The plan received and dated March 14, 1979, shall be the approved layout. • AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-25 Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son To permit the construction of a 43,700 square foot warehouse facility located on the south side of Engineer Drive, between Pipeline Lane and Connector Lane. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within substantial Ordinance Code conformance. Landscaping requirements and proper setbacks were discussed.as well as the necessity of a tentative parcel map consolidating existing parcels. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-25 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 • Page Nine CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received March 16, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. A minimum 11 ft. landscaped area shall be provided along Engineer Drive and Connector Lane. b. A minimum 18 ft. setback fully landscaped shall be pro- vided along the building facing Pipeline Lane. C. A minimum 11 ft. landscaped area shall be provided south of the driveway approach on Pipeline Lane. 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 pro- posed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval and recorded with the County of'Orange • prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Ten ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-26 Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son To permit the construction of a 22,242 square foot warehouse building located on the east side of Connector Lane, and north of Machine Drive. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council on March 18, 1974. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within substantial Ordinance Code conformance. Landscaping requirements and proper setbacks were discussed as well as the necessity of a tentative parcel map consolidating existing parcels. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-26 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 March 16, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations described herein: a. A minimum 11 ft. landscaped area shall be provided along Machine Drive and north of the drive approach at the northwest corner of the site. b. The driveway approach on Machine Drive shall be increased to a minimum 25 feet in width. 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 Wednesdav, April 4, 1979 Page E1Pven 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map consolidating the two lots shall be submitted to the Planning Department and recorded with the County of Orange prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-27 Applicant: John D. Lusk & Son To permit the construction of a 22,242 square foot warehouse building located on the southeast corner of Connector Lane and Engineer Drive. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16, approved by the City Council March 18, 1974. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within substantial Ordinance Code conformance. Landscaping requirements and proper setbacks were discussed as well as the necessity of a tentative parcel map consolidating existing parcels. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-27 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 March 16, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi- cations described herein: a. A minimum 11 ft. landscaped area shall be provided along Engineer Drive and at the southwest corner of the site. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Twelve • b. The driveway approach on Engineer Drive shall be increased to a minimum 25 feet in width. 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 equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A tentative parcel map shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval and recorded with the County of Orange prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. AYES: Lipps, Crosby Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-28 Applicant: Ed Alderson To permit the construction of a 9,204 square foot industrial building located on the south side of System Drive, at the Chemical Lane inter- • section. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Page Thirteen Mr. Alderson, the applicant was present. The Acting Secretary informed the Board that this application was approved previously in 1977. The applicant has made some modifications to his original proposal, however, the plan seems to be in substantial compliance with the Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-28 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 March 20, 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: 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. B. GENERAL CONDITION: 1. Street trees shall be installed in compliance with conditions of approval of Tentative Tract 6948. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None AnSENT: None . THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Walter Lipps, Acting Sec