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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-10-10MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8,*Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, Calif. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1979 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Crosby, Ott MINUTES: ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1979 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-578 Applicant: H. E. Hartge To subdivide one lot into four lots located at the southwest corner of Davenport and Edgewater. This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-17, previously approved. Mr. H. E. Hartge was present to represent the application. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Mr. Hartge explained his proposal as requesting the subdivision of one lot, currently a parking lot, into four separate lots. He further stated that he had communicated with several of the neighboring property owners regarding his overall'proposal for modification of the existing marina (filed under Conditional Use Permit No. 79-27) . Secretary Lipps noted that the proposal before the Board at this point in time was for a lot division only, and that the aspects of the proposed modification to the marina would be discussed at the time the Conditional Use Permit is heard before the Plan- ning Commission. Secretary Lipps suggested that the Tentative Parcel Map be referred to the Planning Commission to be heard in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit. Board and applicant concurred with the referral. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-578 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO BE HEARD AT THEIR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None S ABSENT: None y Minutes: H.B. Board of .ZonJ ng Adjustments Wednesday, October 10,1979 Page Two ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW No, 79-95 Applicant: Mola Development To permit a recreation building to be temporarily used for a sales center located on the southwest corner of Main and Garfield. This request is a categorical exemption, Class.l, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Jerry Simon was present to represent the application. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. Parking concerns were expressed, and it was requested that the appli- cant submit an on -site parking plan. It was further noted that the proposal was within substantial Ordinance Code con- formance. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-95 WAS APPROVED,WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOL- LOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE*COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received September 21, 1979, shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Indicate on -site parking area. 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Applicant shall comply with Section 9730.18 of the Huntington t Beach Ordinance Code. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, October 10, 1979 Page Three AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-40 Applicant: William Cyril To permit the encroachment of 418" into rear yard setback located at the north end of Pebble Lane, approximately 250 ft. north of Saline Drive. This application is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Cyril was present to represent the application. Chairman Crosby outlined the proposal to the Board. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Cyril addressed the Board and presented a petition from adjoining property owners in favor of the proposal. He further stated his proposal as requesting the enclosure of a patio and an encroachment into the rear yard setback. Justifications were presented by Mr. Cyril as follows: The rear of the proposed property lies only 17 feet from Indianapolis Street; other resi- dences at the north end of the cul-de-sac are angled from the street providing deeper lots behind the homes, located approxi- mately one half block from main intersection of Brookhurst and Indianapolis. Mr. Cyril further cited additional factors that greatly contribute to the noise problem. He further stated that the proposal would not harm adjacent property owners be- cause of the curviture of the street, therefore, the addition is not visible _f0___the-rieii4hb rS. There being no other parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion followed. Secretary Lipps stated that the proposed lot is shallow compared to most every other lot in the tract. Therefore, it was his opinion that a unique situation exists in lot configuration and depth. ;lVindings and conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-40 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITION BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, October 10, 1979 Page Four FINDINGS: 1. The unique configuration of this lot with a depth at mid -point of approximately 80 feet justified granting of ,this exception. 2. 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, 3. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or-surrbundingp, 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. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 5. The granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classification. 6. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITION OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received September 24, 1979, shall be the approved layout. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-41 Applicant: Corona Construction &' Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the northwest corner of,l9th Street and Orange. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-42 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the southwest corner of 19th Street and Palm. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, October 10, 1979 Page Five IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-43 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the southwest corner of 21st Street and Orange. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-44 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the northeast corner of 22nd Street and Olive. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-45 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the southwest corner of 20th Street and Olive. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-46 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the southeast corner of 21st Street and Palm. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 79-47 Applicant: Corona Construction & Development Co. To permit a measurement of corner cutoff from curb line to curb line located on the southeast corner of 20th Street and Palm. These applications are categorical exemptions, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr, 'Robert Corona, the applicant, was present. The public hearing was 'opened. Mr., "Corona explained his proposal to the Board and stated that he, has checked with other cities to see whether their code allows measurement from curb to curb, or property line to property line, and has concluded that both methods are used in surrounding cities. Mr,. Corona then gave a brief history of chronological events that took place from initiation of the fourteen house project he is proposing. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, October 10, 1979 Page Six Chairman Crosby noted that the Planning Division took a survey of surrounding cities as to method of measurement their code sets -forth.- He stated that all cities contacted measure from property line not curb to curb. Chairman Crosby then pointed out a "significant number of deficiencies he has detected after redrawing the proposal to scale. He further stated that no studies.'have been conducted to date on the effect of changing the corner cut-off as it is currently listed in the Code. He also pointed out that after -requiring dedication, some portion of the corner cut-off area could -be on City property if the cut- off is measured from curb to curb. There being no other parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the applications to allow applicant to meet with staff and further discuss the proposal. Applicant concurred with continuance. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS; CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NOS. 79-41,-79-42, 79-43, 79-44, 79-45, 79-46, and 79-47, WERE CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 17, 1979, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-23 Applicant: Barbara -Morton To permit a Children'-s Craft Fair to be held in the Barbeque Area on Saturday, October 13, 1979 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Lake Park: The applicant was not present. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. It was noted, however, that applicant must also have approval from the Department of Harbors, Beaches, Parks, and Recreation to hold the proposed event. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY OTT, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 79-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE"FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDTIONS OF APPROVAL: 1) The plot plan received September 28, 1979 shall be the approved layout. 2) The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. F. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, October 10, 1979 Page Seven 3) An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 4) A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the Finance Department five (5) days prior to the event. 5) Applicant to obtain permission from the Park, Recreation, Harbors and Beaches Department to conduct the special event. AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None MISCELLANEOUS• PERMIT NO. A-18520 Applicant: Saint Vincent de Paul Church Extension request for a permit for the use of a temporary trailer as a church office pending completion of permanent facilities on property located at the northwest corner of Newland Street and Talbert Avenue. Secretary Lipps outlined the requested use and the future plans of the church. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT THE BOARD GRANTED AN EX- TENSION OF TIME FOR USE OF A TEMPORARY TRAILER AS A CHURCH OFFICE TO OCTOBER 6, 1980, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Crosby, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Walter Lipps, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments