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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-261 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1980 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Lipps, Tindall, Ott Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. USE PERMIT NO. 80-16 Applicant: Clark Wilson/Vernon Moore To permit an automotive repair operation located on the south side of Talbert Avenue, approximately 100 yards east of Redondo Circle. This application is a categorical exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Clark Wilson, representing the application was present. Acting Secretary Lipps gave a brief background on the application stating the application was within substantial ordinance code conformance. The public hearing was opened. Chairman Tindall stated that the application had been continued to this meeting date in order to allow the applicant to be present so that the Conditions of Approval could be discussed as there were several violations regarding outside storage of inoperable vehicles in this particular unit. Mr. Wilson stated that he was not aware his presence was necessary and requested that the 10-day appeal period be waived and a temporty permit be issued so he could begin work. Mr. Lipps stated that the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code does not allow for the appeal period to be waived nor can a temporary permit be issued. Mel Ott expressed concern regarding the area east of the building (trash enclosures, etc.) which is striped and being used for parking. He stated that the original entitlement indicated that this area was a fire lane. He requested the Board check into this matter. The Board stressed the importance of adhering to all Conditions of Approval. There being no other parties present to speak on the application, Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 26, 1980 Page 2 ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT, USE PERMIT NO. 80-16 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF,APPROVAL 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 building. 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and floor plan received February 27, 1980, 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; - 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. The automotive repair shall be conducted wholly within the building. 2. There shall be no outside storage of inoperable vehicles, parts or equipment. 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 26r, 1980 Page 3 3. A review by the Board of Zoning Adjustments will be scheduled within six (6) months of approval to verify compliance with all Conditions of Approval and Article 951 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. If at any time compliance has not been met, Use Permit No. 80-16 shall become null and void. AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-5 Applicant: James Lumber Company To permit a permanent lumber storage facility located on the west side of Nichols Street approximately 588 feet north of Slater Avenue. This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-93 approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments on February 29, 1978. Mr. Harrington was present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the application, noting the application had been continued from the meeting of February 27, 1980 to allow the applicant to clear away several violations noted by the Land'Use Division of Development Services. Douglas Heite, Land Use Technician reported that the applicant had made a showing of good faith regarding previous violations. Mr. Harrington stated that plans for street improvements had been submitted and were in final plan check, also fees had been paid. George Tindall, suggested that the applicant submit a certificate of security to assure that all required improvements are complies with. It was noted that the southerly parcel is being developed without parking. The Board discussed the possibility of a reciprocal agreement between the adjacent property to allow mutual access for all lots be made part of the Conditions of Approval. The Board discussed Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-5 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 26, 1980 Page 4 1. The conceptual plot plan received March 4, 1980, 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. The following plans shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. 1. 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. The landscape plan for the 15' foot area along the easterly property line shall include landscaping to be installed in similar design, similar plant materials and continuation of the berm as installed along the easterly property line of parcel 49 to the north. 2. 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. The drive widths and aisles separating lumber stacks shall be maintained precisely as shown on the approved plot plan. 2. An irrevocable reciprocal access and parking agreement between these parcels and Assessor Parcel #111.340.49 to the north shall be submitted to the City, approved by the City Attorney's office as to form and content and recorded with the County of Orange within 60 days of date of this approval. 3. Parking and landscaping for the total site (10.376 acres) shall comply with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the Department of Development Services may require a site plan of the total site depicting the number, location and arrangement of parking spaces. 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 26, 1980 Page 5 4. Administrative Review No. 80-5 shall be rescheduled for review by the Board within six (6) months of this approval to verify compliance with all Conditions of Approval and Article 953 and Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. Applicant to provide surety for completion of street improvements. Form and amount to be approved by the Public Works Department. AYES: Tindall, Ott, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 80-13 Applicant: Hanna J. Bahbah To permit the operation of an arcade and family fun center in an existing commercial building located at the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 6th Street. This request is a categorical exemption Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Hanna J. Bahbah, applicant, David O'Bryan, attorney and William Connor, leaseholder of the equipment were present to represent the application. The Board reviewed the application and found it to be within substantial ordinance code conformance. The public hearing was opened. Mr.O'Bryan explained to the Board the type and mix of machines to be installed which include pinball type games, video games and foosball. He added that the establishement would be properly supervised. Fire representative Mel Ott stated that all fire code requirements must be met. Board approval is for the use only, and layout of equip- ment, etc. must meet fire standards. Chairman Tindall stated that the proposed use did not meet the intended use of the downtown area. He was concerned with how the type of business would affect the adjacent property owners, type of clientel which would be attracted, etc. He further stated that the applicantion was not consistent with long term plans for the downtown area. Mr. O'Bryan stated that the use would improve the area rather than generate problems as it would give young people a place to go and something to do. He added that it was intended to be an asset to the community. Mr. Conner stated that the mix of games can be changed to bring about a more acceptable working relation with the City. There being no other parties present to speak, the public hearing was closed. The Board discussed Conditions of Approval. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 26, 1980 Page 6 ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT, USE PERMIT NO. 80-13 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 building. 2. The granting of a Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received March 3, 1980 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. The curb cut and drive approach on the right-of-way on Pacific Coast Highway shall be removed and the curb restored per Public Works standards. 2. The Board of Zoning Adjustments shall review this application within six (6) months of the date of this approval to reaffirm the Findings as set out in Section 9811.2 Et Seq. If these Findings cannot be reaffirmed at that time, Use Permit No. 80-13 shall become null and void. AYES: Ott, Lipps NOES: Tindall ABSENT: None 1 I� Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March_ 2C_t_ 1980 Page 7 SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-9 Applicant: Friends and Parents of Holiday House To permit a rummage sale March 29, 1980 from 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. located on the east side of Goldenwest Street approximately 600 feet south of Warner Avenue. The Board reviewed the application and found the application to be within substantial ordinance code conformance. Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY OTT AND SECOND BY TINDALL SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-9 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received March 12, 1980 shall be the approved layout. 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. 4. A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the Finance Department five (5) days prior to the event. AYES: Tindall, Ott, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Malt Lipps, Acting Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments