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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1980 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, THE MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 1980, WERE APPROVED
AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Tindall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-1
Applicant: Virginia May Lawn
To permit a special event from January 18, 1980 through February 9,
1980 featuring Art Exhibits located on the northwest corner of 19th
Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
Secretary Spencer gave a brief background of ordinance code require-
ments for the permission of a special event.
The public hearing was opened.
Ms. Lawn addressed the Board and stated the reason for the request
was to have another artist exhibit and sales because the previous
one worked out very well. However, the last special event did not
afford her enough time to make it as nice as she wanted. She further
stated that the requested 21 days is not long enough to afford
proper time in selling the artists' work. In general, she felt that
the proposal would be a nice way of selling things.
Mr. Tom Flynn, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and
cited opposition to the proposal due to concerns of vandalism,
parking problem, excessive noise, and inadequate Police protection.
He further stated that he was not objecting to the request for
the sale of artists' products, however, did object to the proposed
location for the sale.
Mr. George Dew, adjacent property owner, addressed the Board and
cited opposition to the proposal because the proposed use would serve
as a collecting point for vandalism, and inadequate Police protection.
He further cited the inadequacy of parking for tenants in the surrounding
four-plexes and stated that this business would increase parking greatly,
and thereby creating more of a problem.
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Wednesday, January 23, 1980
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Ms. Lawn again addressed the Board stating that the vacant lot was a
waste of beautiful land, and that her proposal would be an improvement
to the neighborhood.
There being no other parties present to speak on the application,
the public hearing was closed.
Board discussion ensued. Secretary Spencer stated that the Develop-
ment Services Department feels this is a retail use, and that a
special event should not be granted. He further stated that this
type of a use should be located in a proper facility such as an
enclosed building, and in an area designed for retail sales. He
further cited several complaints that have been received by the
department at the previous exhibit and felt that the request did
not meet the criteria of a special event.
Board Member Kelly arrived at 1:45 P.M.
Chairman Tindall felt that no evidence has been presented to meet the
intent of the Ordinance Code, due to past experience.
ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-1
WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
REASONS FOR DENIAL:
1. There is no evidence that the request meets the intent of the
Ordinance Code because it was not a charitable or non-profit
art association and appeared to be of a more retail nature.
2. That where "special events" are primarily extended to provide
specialized outdoor short term events such as: art shows, fund
raising (non-profit) events, amusements, etc. and not to provide
an outlet for "open" retail uses or swap meets which are expressly
prohibited by the Ordinance Code.
AYES: Spencer, Tindall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Kelly
MISCELLANEOUS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-584 - RECONSIDERATION
Applicant: RMG Engineering
To permit the subdivision of approximately 2.75 acres of land into
four parcels located on the south side of Slater Avenue; and west
of Nichols.
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Wednesday, January 23, 1980
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ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
79-584 WAS RECONSIDERED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Spencer, Tindall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
John Mandrell and Howard Coburn were present to represent the appli-
cation.
Secretary Spencer stated that the applicant had requested a reconsider-
ation of this application to amend the conditions of approval.
Mr. Mandrell addressed the Board and requested condition of approval
nos. 4 and 7 to be deleted from the conditions of approval imposed
on Tentative Parcel Map No. 79-584. He requested condition no. 4 be
deleted because of the submittal of a revised site plan which deletes
the need for that particular condition. He further requested condition
no. 7 be deleted due to the fact that it is not necessary to include
parcel no. 5 on this map.
Board discussion ensued., It was the consensus of the Board to
delete condition of approval nos. 4 and 7 and to expand further on
condition no. 6.
ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
79-584 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed creation of a portion of residual parcel within
Tentative Parcel Map No. 79-567 into four (4) lots for purposes
of light industrial manufacturing 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 light industrial
manufacturing, which allows industrial development, 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.
Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
Wednesday, January 23, 1980
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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 Department of
Development Services on January 16, 1980, 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
Department of Development Services.
4. Prior to development, an off -site and on -site sewer force
main from Crabb Lift Station to Slater Avenue shall be
constructed.
5. Applicant shall file an improvement bond, letter of credit
or other acceptable security, and agreement for required
public improvements prior to recordation of final map.
AYES: Spencer, Tindall
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kelly
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-96 - REVISED SITE PLAN REVIEW
Applicant: United California Bank
To permit the remodeling and expansion of an existing bank building
located on the south side of Edinger, approximately 225 feet east
of Beach Boulevard.
Board reviewed the revised plans and found same to be within
Ordinance Code conformance.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 79-51 - REVISED SITE PLAN REVIEW
Applicant: Jerome M. Bame
To permit the operation of a restaurant in a railroad train car
located at the northeast corner of Lake Street and Pacific Coast
Highway.
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Wednesday, January 23, 1980
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Board reviewed the revised plans and found same to be within
Ordinance Code conformance.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED,
dharles P. S ncer, Secretary
Board of Zon ng Adjustments
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