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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1979 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: SPENCER, CROSBY, OTT
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY CROSBY THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 9, 1979, WERE APPROVED AS TRANS-
CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Ott, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Spencer
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-568
AADlicant: Dewey Davide
To permit the division of one 280' x 130' parcel of land into two
separate parcels measuring 1301 x 146.501 and 130, x 133.501,
respectively.
This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-36.
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. 79-36 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 79-568, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Dewey Davide,•the applicant, was present to represent the
application, and acknowledged receipt of the suggested conditions
of approval through the mail. Board discussed the proposal
and found same to be within Ordinance Code Conformance. Board
made applicant aware of the necessity of a 20 foot_ radius right -of-._ __
way dedication to the City of Huntington Beach at the southeast
corner of Huntington and Clay Streets. A reciprocal access and
parking agreement was discussed between Parcel Nos. 1 and 2.
Conditions of approval and findings were discussed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
79-568 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Two
FINDINGS•
1. The proposed creation of one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels for
purposes of apartment complex 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.
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 April 24, 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. An irrevocable reciprocal access and parking agreement between
Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 shall be submitted to the Planning
Department and recorded with the County of Orange prior to
recordation of the tentative parcel map.
5. A twenty (20) foot radius right-of-way shall be dedicated
to•the City of Huntington Beach at the southeast corner of
Huntington and Clay Streets.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Three
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-570
Applicant: Jack Chalabian
To create two (2) parcels from the existing four (4) parcels of land
located on the south side of Argosy, approximately 400 feet east of
Bolsa Chica Street.
This request is covered by EIR 73-16, approved by the City Council on
March 18, 1974.
The applicant was not present.
Chairman Crosby stated that since the applicant was not present to
acknowledge receipt of suggested conditions of approval, a con-
tinuance was in order to allow the applicant to either be present
at the meeting or submit written consent of the suggested conditions
of approval.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-570
WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 23, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 79-3
Applicant: The Robert Warminaton Company
To permit the elimination of the traffic circle at entranceways and
modifying on -site parking as previously approved.
Subject application is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Mr. Kirk Evans was present to represent the application. The public
hearing was opened. Mr. Evans presented his proposal to the Board
stating that the traffic circle was to be eliminated from the
original proposal thus adding better circulation, extna sidewalks,
and a better parking arrangement to the plan. Secretary Spencer
noted that an adjoining neighbor had requested an eight foot wall
to be constructed along their property line, however, Mr. Evans
was amenable to the required six _foo__t high wall and said that he
was amenable to the property owners adding two additional feet
to the wall at their cost. Trash location was discussed.
There being no other parties present to speak on the application,
the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. Findings
for approval were reviewed.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Four
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
79-3 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. The plan received and dated April 30, 1979, shall be the approved
layout.
FINDINGS•
1. The Amendment does not constitute a substantial change.
2.. The proposed use of property remains the same.
3. The dwelling unit density will not be increased.
4. The adjustment results in an improved plan.
S. The approval of this amendment does not alter the original
approval date.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-17
Applicant: Parkina Company of America
To permit use of a temporary parking lot without site improvements
as required by Code located at the northwest corner of Beach Boule-
vard and Pacific Coast Highway.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-45
Applicant: Parkina Company of America
To permit establishment of a temporary parking lot located at the
northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway.
These applications are categorical exemptions, Class 1, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Mr. Bob Webb was present to represent the applications. The public
hearing was opened bn Conditional Exception No. 79-17.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Five
Board discussed the proposals. It was noted that the proposals
had been previously approved for the summer season 1978. Chairman
Crosby noted that the Traffic Department had no comments, however,
the Police Department had not yet responded to the application,
therefore, it was suggested that the applications be approved with
identical conditions imposed upon the proposal in 1978.
There being no other parties present to speak on Conditional Except-
ion No. 79-17, the public hearing was closed.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.
79-17 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS OF THE BOARD:
1. The property on which the lot is proposed to be located is owned
by Cal Trans and is under a 30-day lease to the Parking Company
of America.
2. Since the Board has conditioned this use so that the approval shall
expire the day after Labor Day, 1979, granting of this conditional
exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City
of Huntington Beach.
3. Granting of the conditional exception will not be materially detri-
mental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same
zoning classification:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS:
1. The site plan received and dated April 19, 1979, shall be the
approved conceptual layout, subject to all conditions imposed on
Administrative Review No. 79-45.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.
79-45 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Six
gMITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS:
1. The site plan received and dated April 19, 1979, shall be the
approved layout.
2. The project shall comply with all seasonal parking lot
standards set forth in the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. This approval shall terminate the day after Labor Day, 1979.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS•
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-9
Applicant: Huntington Valley Sports & Tennis
To permit a 10 kilometer run within portions of the Huntington Beach
Central Park and on Huntington Beach public -rights -of -way.
The applicant was not present.
Board discussed the application. It was noted that the Traffic
and Police Departments were not in favor of the application due
to numerous traffic problems that might occur from such an event.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY OTT SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-9 WAS
DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
REASONS FOR DENIAL: ----- -- ---
1. Too great of an impact on major street system, especially on a
holiday.
2. There will be Fourth of July parade activities along the proposed
route.
3. Shortage of Police manpower due to the events of the day (beach
traffic, parade, etc.) would make enforcement and crowd control
difficult.
4. Cost estimates for proper Police protection is considered to be
too high for taxpayers to bear.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Seven
RECOMMENDATION:
The Board recommends the pursuit of an alternate route for this
special event.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-13
Applicant: Huntington Beach -Fountain Valley Board of Realtors
To permit the closure of Pomona Lane, between Lafayette Dr. and
Auburn Drive on May 19, 1979 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and
9:30 p.m.
Mr. Paul Hutton was present to represent the application.
Board reviewed the request and noted that no response has been
received from the Police Department to date.- however, a condition
would be imposed that applicant acquire a clearance from the
Huntington Beach Police Department prior to the event.
Mel Ott noted some concerns the Fire Department had with the
event and suggested they be included as conditions of approval.
Board concurred with this request.
ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-13
WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1 — The plot plan received May 11, 1979, shall be the approved layout.
2. The Fire hydrant will be kept clear. No vehicles or barracade
may obstruct its use.
3. One travel lane twelve (12) feet wide will be required along the
west side of Pomona Lane.
4. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the Finance
Department five (5). days prior to the event.
5. A clearance from the Huntington Beach Police Department is
required prior to the event.
AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Ott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Minutes: H.H. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, May 16, 1979
Page Eight
REVOCATION PROCEEDINGS
Proposal to institute revocation of a Home Occupation Permit for
Stewart's Concrete Pump, located at 8032 Ebbtide Circle, Huntington
Beach.
Chairman Crosby noted that the revocation proceedings were heard
March 21, 1979 at which time the applicant was given a one month
extension of time to correct the violation and bring the Home
Occupation Permit within Ordinance Code Conformance.
Bob Kirby, Land Use Technician, submitted a photograph of the
violation to the Board whereby the violation was still existing
on April 30, 1979.
ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY-CROSBY THE HOME OCCUPATION FOR
STEWART'S CONCRETE PUMP WAS''REVOKED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
PERMIT REVOKED FOR THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS:
Concrete pumps, a spreader
property and attached to a
on the street. Violation
AYES:
Crosby, Ott
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Spencer
and hoses being stored outside on the
pick-up truck (license #56164Z) parked
of Section 9730.21(f) and W .
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
b+Vifr-les P. S encer
Secretary
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