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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 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 APRIL 11, 1979 WERE APPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Ott
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ,
USE PERMIT NO, 79-10
Applicant: Gary M. Schmidt
To permit the construction of a 5-story commercial/office building
located on the south side of Ellis Avenue, approximately 462 feet
to'the centerline of Beach -Boulevard.
This -application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-23.
The -Chairman outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing
was opened. There being no -parties present to speak on the appli-
cation, the public hearing was closed.
Secretary Spencer suggested the application be referred to the
Planning Commission to be heard in conjunction with a conditional
exception filed by the applicant. Board concurred with the
referral.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY OTT USE PERMIT NO. 79-10 WAS
REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO BE HEARD AT THEIR MEETING
OF MAY 15, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Two
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-24
Applicant: Thomas J. Maurer
To permit the construction of a 13,848 square foot industrial
building located on the east side of Gothard Street, approximately
540 feet north of Slater Avenue.
This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-28.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE BOARD, HAVING FOUND
THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE
EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 79-28 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 79-24 GENERAL CONDITIONS B 1-6 IMPOSED ON THE AD-
MINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Thomas J. Maurer was present to represent the application.
Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Secretary
Spencer noted that the plan check revealed the application to
be within substantial ordinance code conformance, however, access
off Gothard was discussed and it was noted that the Traffic
Engineer expressed concern over the location of the truck door
and driveway from Gothard Street. Chairman Crosby outlined
to the applicant the possible traffic hazard that could be
created by allowing the applicant to proceed with the truck
door and driveway as proposed. It was the consensus of the Board
to condition the applicant to alleviate the truck door and drive-
way off of Gothard Street. Possible rearrangement of parking
area was discussed. Further Board discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 79-24 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 14, 1979
shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications
described herein:
a. Revise plan to provide 24 foot drive approach.
b. Revise plan to depict deletion of truck door and driveway
from Gothard Street.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Three
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. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
2. Low volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
3. 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.
4. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high pressure sodium
vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside
lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent
properties.
5. A detailed soils arialysis shall be prepared by a registered
soils engineer. This -analysis shall include on -site soil
sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed
recommendations regarding gradipg, chemical and fill properties,
foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities.
6. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as _approved by the Building Department.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Four
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott = _
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE"PARCEL_MAP=NO. 79-563
Applicant: Walden & Associates, In-c.
To permit the consolidation of thirteen (13) parcels into two (2)
parcels ' located : on- the:- east_- side of-.Gothard Street-, -- approximately
345 feet south_ of:: Slater. Avenue.
This application is� covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-26.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER 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. 79-26 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 79-563 GENERAL CONDITIONS 2 THROUGH 7 IMPOSED ON
THE.TENTATIVE PARCEL -MAP APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer; -Crosby, Ott
NOES: None r
ABSENT: None -
Mr. Rudy Salas-, and, Mr•. Mike Motherhead were, present to represent
the application,.and.acknowledged.receipt of the suggested
conditions of approval through the mail.
The composition of materials of the existing structure on the
proposed lot was discussed. .The proposal was -found to,be within
substantialordinance,-code conformance.. Conditions" of approval..
were discussed., -
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND--BY",CROSBY-,,TENTATIVE"PARCEL:MAP
NO. 79-563 WAS APPROVED WITH THE.FOLLOWING.FINDINGS-AND CONDITIONS,
BY�THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS•
1. The proposed con'solidatiom. of -thirteen. (13),;parcels.,into" -two : (2)
parcels 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.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Five
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land
use at the time the land use designation for General Industrial
which allows Light 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 PARCELS FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Planning Department
on March 27, 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.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The existing building shall comply with all Building and Fire
Codes prior to recordation of the parcel map.
2. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
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 lighting is included in the parking lot, high pressure sodium
vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside
lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent
properties.
6. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered
soils engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil
sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed
recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties,
foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Six
7. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the'Building Department.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-12
Applicant: Joseph A. Corriere (La Plaza Restaurant)
To permit the encroachment of a patio cover into the sight angle
requirement located on the northwest corner of Warner Avenue and
Goldenwest Street:
IN CONJUNCTION WITH:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-30
Applicant: Joseph A. Corriere (La Plaza Restaurant)
To permit the construction of an open patio cover and solid roofed
patio cover on an existing restaurant located on the northwest
corner of Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street.
These two applications are categorical exemptions, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Mr. Joseph A. Corriere was present to represent the application.
The Chairman outlined the proposals to the Board. The public hearing
was opened.
The extent of the encroachment was discussed by the Board. It was
the consensus of the Board that the.Administrative Review request
was within substantial ordinance code conformance.
Discussion ensued regarding creating an additional landscaped
area where a drive area presently exists to lessen the encroach-
ment request and beautify the front'of the building. Applicant
concurred with the Board's suggestion to landscape the existing
drive area directly adjacent to the front of the building.
There being no further parties present to speak on the application,
the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY OTT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
79-12 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Seven
FINDINGS•
1. Does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
upon other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone
classification.
2. Is not detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property
in like zone classifications.
3. Will not adversely affect the City's General Plan.
4. That amount of encroachment is found to be minimal.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. That the proposed shelter be solid roofed and open sided.
2. That the existing drive area directly adjacent to front of
building be converted to a landscaped area.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 79-30 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 29,
1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifi-
cations described herein:
a. A plan shall be submitted reflecting existing drive area directly
adjacent to front of building to be converted to a landscaped
area.
b. The plan shall reflect the proposed shelter to be solid roofed
and open sided.
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, April 18, 1979
Page Eight
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. 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.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-13
Applicant: Abilio Hernandez
To permit the construction of a perimeter wall around a proposed
swimming pool located on the south side of Marina Bay Drive,
approximately 540 feet east of Coral Cay Drive.
The applicant was not present.
Secretary Spencer informed the Board that the application was
improperly advertised and therefore, suggested a two week con-
tinuance -of the application. Board concurred with the continuance.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY OTT CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
79-13 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 2, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-31
Applicant: Thomas J. Horan
To permit the construction of a 19,250 square foot industrial
building located on the west side of Commerce Lane, approximately
500 feet south of McFadden Avenue.
This application is covered by EIR 73-16, approved by the City
Council on March 18, 1974.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Nine
Mr. Thomas J. Horan, the applicant, was present.
The presence of hazardous storage tanks on the property was
discussed. Mr. Horan explained various setbacks he had in
his business due to the storage of hazardous materials
necessary for his business. Board discussed circulation and
proper sprinklering of the proposed project, as well as
trash bin locations. It was the consensus of the Board
that proper storage of underground tanks would be covered
in the Fire Code and that the applicant will be conditioned
to meet all requirements of that code.
Further Board discussion ensued and conditions of approval were
discussed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 79-31 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 received April 6, 1979, shall
be the approved layout, subject to the modification described
herein:
a. Applicant shall submit revised elevations.
A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to
the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the
modification 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.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Ten
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. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Huntington
Beach Fire Code.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-32
Applicant: Warren Lortie or Robert E. Jarrard
To permit the construction of an office professional building
located at the southwest corner of Florida Street and Kartron
Avenue.
This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-101, I
previously approved.
Messrs Lortie and Jarrard were present to represent the application.
Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Secretary
Spencer noted that the applicant was short in parking spaces
and Mel Ott discussed locations of existing and future fire
hydrants to service the proposal. Possible landscaping along
the existing right-of-way as well as elevations were discussed
between the Board and applicants. Mr. Jarrard noted that
his calculations in square footage differed with those of the
plan check. It was then determined that the stairways and open
balconies will not be included as open area for purpose of
parking count.
Board discussion followed. Conditions of approval were discussed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 79-32 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 received and dated April 4, 1979, shal
be the approved layout.
NOTE: No signs are included as part of this entitlement.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Eleven
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 landscape 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 specifi-
cations on file in the Department of Public Works.
3. A Tentative Parcel Map for consolidation of the lots shall be
filed with the City Planning Department.
B. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION:
1. Kartron Street shall be posted "Fire Lane - No Parking."
2. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
3. '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.
4. If lighting is included in parking areas, high-pressure sodium
vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. Outside lighting
shall be sufficiently shielded to prevent "spillage" or glare
onto surrounding residential property.
C. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map consolidating the lots shall be recorded
and proof of recordation submitted to the City.
2. An irrevocable offer of dedication for reciprocal easements for
circulation over and across subject property to the adjacent
properties shall be submitted to the City Attorney for approval
as to form and content. This offer shall become void in the
event that adjacent property owners do not agree to submit like r
easements for interior circulation over and across their proper-
ties for the benefit of the subject development within ten (10) .
years of this date.
AYES: Snencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Twelve
MISCELLANEOUS•
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-6 (Cont. from 4/11/79)
Applicant: Golden West College
To permit a 10 kilometer run on Saturday, May 19, 1979 from
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. throughout the streets of the City.
The applicant was not present.
Board reviewed the application and noted that a continuance
was in order of the application to allow applicant to be present
at the meeting.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-6
WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 25, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-9 - ESTABLISHMENT OF FINDINGS
Applicant: Alpine Civic Engineers, Inc.
To permit division of an existing 85-foot residential lot into
two separate lots of 40 and 45 foot widths, respectively.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, BOARD INCORPORATED THE
FOLLOWING FINDINGS INTO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
1. The proposed division of one parcel of land into two parcels
for purposes of 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 low density resi-
dential which allows single family 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.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, April 18, 1979
Page Thirteen
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
arles P. Spencer
Secretary
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