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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-07-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA THURSDAY, JULY 5, 1979 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Renna, Burney MINUTES: ON MOTION BY RENNA AND SECOND BY LIPPS THE MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 1979, WERE APPROVED AND THE MINUTES OF OF JUNE 20 AND JUNE 27, 1979, WERE DEFERRED. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-31 (Continued from June 27, 1979) Applicant: Richard E. Jimenez To permit an encroachment of six inches along the west property line setback and an encroachment of twelve inches along the east property line setback. Subject property is located on the south side of Talbert Avenue, approximately 1,230 feet west of Beach Boulevard. This application is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Lipps opened the public hearing. The applicant was present and explained the situation with the precisely aligned street adjacent to the project site which necessitated the filing of a conditional exception. Mr. Lipps informed that the project was previously approved prior to the detection that the proposed street required additional setbacks. The applicant desires to use the plans and tailor them to fit the site. Discussion followed on the possibility of moving the buildings to the east, providing 450 angle parking, and need for the wall abutting the residential property. Also, discussion ensued on the access from Talbert and increasing the driveway approaches to a 30' radius type. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECONDED BY RENNA CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION 79-31 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING'VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, July 5, 1979 Page 2 r. FINDINGS: 1. The encroachment will occur at the rear property line only a distance of two (2) feet, which limits it to a 4.5% deficiency. 2. The applicant qualifies for approval of this Conditional Exception request due to the fact that the property is specially circum- stanced by the alignment of the street immediately adjacent to the westerly property line of said parcel and the disproportionate amount of dedication mandated by Specific Plan of Street Alignment No. 73-1 and by the delay of notification to the applicant of this requirement. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received June 11, 1979, shall be the approved layout subject to the modifications described herein: a. 26 foot setback along northerly property line. b. If feasible, revise parking layout along easterly property line to 450 angle to accommodate area for required wall and additional one foot encroachment. C. If feasible, revise plan to provide 15 foot setback along westerly property line. 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 specifi- cations on file in the Department of Public Works. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursdav, July 5, 1979 Page 3 b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Increase all drive approaches to 30 foot radius type. 2. Ingress and egress to Talbert Avenue to be approved by the Traffic Division of the Public Works Department. 3. Right Turn Only sign to be posted at the exit from parking lot onto Talbert Avenue. 4. No parking on Talbert Avenue. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES:' None ABSENT: None NDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-24 licant: T. Stephen Nichols To permit a reduction in required open space requirements as follows: (1) -To allow a minimum dimension of ten feet rather than 15 feet and (2) to allow said recreational area to encroach into front yard setback. In Conjunction With USE PERMIT NO. 79-15 Applicant: T. Stephen Nichols To permit the construction of a single family dwelling. Subject property is located 60 feet from the northwest intersection of Florida and Geneva Avenue. These applications are categorical exemptions, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Lipps opened the public hearing. The applicant was present and referred to notes he submitted regarding his application. There being no further comments, -the hearing was closed. engthy discussion followed on the required open space and the usage f the triangular portion of the subject property to satisfy this equirement. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY BURNEY CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, July 5, 1979 Page 4 FINDINGS: 1. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. -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 classifications. 3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The - granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone -classifications. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The•revised-conceptual plot plan and elevations received May 4, 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. At the time of application for building permits a plan shall be submitted'to,the Secretary of the Board indicating the correct and precise setback from property lines to buildings. 3. At the time of application -for building permits, a plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board indicating the precise dimensions of the driveway. 4. The garage of the proposed project shall be equipped with an automatic.garage door opener. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, July 5, 1979 Page 5 ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY RENNA USE PERMIT NO. 79-15 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 buidling. 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The revised conceptual plot plan and elevations received May 4, 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. At the time of application for building permits'a plan shall be submitted' -to the Secretary of the Board indicating the correct and precise setback from property lines to buildings. 3. At the time of application for building permits, a plan shall be submitted to'the Secretary of the Board indicating the precise dimensions of the driveway. 4. The garage of the proposed project shall be equipped with an automatic.garage door opener. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, July 5, 1979 Page 6 PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 79-5 Applicant: West Coast Soccer League To permit a plot plan amendment requesting the use of aluminum awning cover instead of nylon screen cover. Subject property is located on the north side of Center Drive, approximately-150 feet east of Gothard Street (Unit 49). This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 75-68, previously approved. The public hearing was opened and closed since there were no comments from the applicant, Joe Bischof, or anyone else present. Board discussion determined that there were no significant changes. to the existing plot plan and that sprinklers were existing on site. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY BURNEY PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 79-5 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The amendment does not constitute a substantial change. 2. The proposed use of, the property remains the same. 3. The dwelling unit density has not been increased. 4. The adjustment results in an improved plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. -The conceptual plot plan and elevations recieved June 19, 1979, shall be the approved layout. 2. The amount of covering shall not exceed that covered by the original nylon cover. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL'EXCEPTION NO. 79-32 Applicant: R. F. Trautwein, Jr.. To permit a 119" encroachment into the front Yard setback. Subject property, is located on the north side of Quail Circle, approximately 420 feet west of Bluebird Lane. This application is a categorical exemption class 5', California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The public hearing was opened. The applicant was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Discussion followed on the minor encroachment of 14 square feet. The public hearing was closed. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Irsday, July 5, 1979 e 7 OTION BY RENNA AND SECOND BY LIPPS CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-32 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The structure extends into the front yard setback an average of approximately 6" along ten feet of the face of the building amounting to approximately 14 square feet of encroachment in an area where the lot depth is less than 81 feet. 2. Because of the unique configuration and depth of this lot, the applicant is deprived of parity with other properties in the vicinity. 3. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITION: 1. The plot plan and elevations received June 20, 1979, shall be the approved layout. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL EVENT:No. 79-18 Applicant: Robert Chaurria To permit a grand opening on July 7, 1979, between the hours of 12:00 and 5:30 p.m. at 8871 Adams Avenue. The Board was concerned with the proposal in that it encroaches into the roadway. After much discussion the Board agreed that if the applicant vises the plot plan to meet Fire Department approval, the special event uld be approved. MOTION BY RENNA AND SECOND BY LIPPS SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-18 WAS APPROVED'WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Thursday, July 5, 1979 Page 8 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received July 5, 1979, shall be revised to meet Fire Department approval. 2.- The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 3. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None FINAL TRACT 9438 Siting Plan Applicant: The Stringer Company As a condition of approval for Tentative Tract 9438 the Board of Zoning Adjustments reviewed the precise plot plan prior to issuance of building permits. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY RENNA FINAL TRACT 9438 SITING PLAN WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS: 1. The precise site plan received and dated June 12, 1979, shall be the approved layout. 2. The proposed project shall conform to the conditions of Tentative Tract 5419. 3. The proposed project shall meet all requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Lipps, Renna, Burney NOES: None ABSENT: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Walter D. Lipps Secretary. /s