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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS 2000 Main Street B-8, Civic Center Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1980 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Lipps, Tindall, Ott MINUTES: ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY OTT, THE MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1980 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: Spencer ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE MINUTES OF APRIL 16 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: Kelly REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 80-3 Applicant: Mansion Properties, Inc. To permit a plot plan amendment to a previously approved residential development (Seacliff IV) located southwesterly of Huntington Seacliff Golf Course (Goldenwest and Palm). This request is a categorical exemption, Class V, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Lipps suggested a continuance of this application for one (1) week for additional analysis and plan check to assure that the proposed Plot Plan Amendment meets the criteria as set forth in Section 9811.4 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY OTT PLOT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 80-3 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 7',' 1980 TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS AND PLAN CHECK. AYES: Lipps, Ott, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 30, 1980 Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-15 Applicant: A.C.O. Development To permit the construction of a 43,500 sq. ft. bank and office/professional complex in two phases located on the east side of Bolsa Chica approximately 300 feet north of Warner. This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 80-25. ON MOTION BY LIPPS 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. 80-25 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-15 GENERAL CONDITIONS 8 THRU 11 IMPOSED ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-15 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Ott, Lipps NOES: None ABSENT: None Mr. Jack Finnegan and Mr. Jim Lovins were present to represent the application. Secretary Lipps introduced the application to the Board and gave a brief history noting that the proposal was within substantial ordinanc code conformance. The Board discussed the onsite circulation between the abutting properties to the north and south of the subject site and the possibility of a reciprocal access agreement. Chairman Tindall expressed his concern of the design and location of driveway, specifically, the width and and ingress and egress of the southerly drive. Fire Representative Ott recommended that the widths of the northeasterly drive be thirtytwo (321) feet to conform with Fire Department specifications. Secretary Lipps stated Phase I approval (interium bank building) is for an eightteen (18) month period from the date of approval. However, an extension may be requested if necessary. The applicant was informed of the mitigating measures which-iwould be included in the Conditions of Approval. One of which was concerning the preservation and/or replacement of mature trees on the site. Mr. Lovins stated that the site had approximately 126 trees which would-be, if all were replaced, too densely covered. He further stated that sever attempts to design the building to preserve as many trees as possible had been made, however, most if not all the trees would have to removed. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 30, 1980 Page 3 Mr. Lipps suggested that at the time the landscape plan is submitted, the applicant also include the grading plan to show the location and size of the existing trees. At that time, perhaps some adjustments can be made. ON MOTION BY LIPPS.AND SECOND BY OTT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-15 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plans for Phase #1 and Phase #2 and elevations received April 29, 1980, shallbe the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The driveway width along the north side of the building located in the northeasterly quadrant of the site shall be increased to a minimum of thirtytwo (32') feet or an acceptable circulation pattern provided by way of reciprocal access with the property to the north. 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 land- scaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. 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. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 30, 1980 Page 4 B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. An irrevocable reciprocal access agreement between the subject parcel and the parcel abutting its southerly property line at the point of the interconnecting driveway shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services and approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and recorded with the Orange County Recorders Office prior to finalling of building permits. 2. An offer of an irrevocable access agreement between the subject parcel and the parcel to the north, for access by way of an interconnecting drive, near the northwesterly corner of the subject site shall be submitted to the Department of Develop- ment Services and approved by the City. Attorney as to form and content prior to finalling of building permits of Phase #2. 3. Phase #1 (interim bank building) shall be limited to a period of eighteen (18) months maximum from date of approval. Exten- sion of time may be granted by the Board of Zoning Adjustments upon submission of a letter of request prior to this expiration. 4. The drive approaches shown on Phase #1 development shall be removed upon expiration of Phase #1 entitlement. 5. Southerly driveway on Phase #1 shall be posted exit only. 6. Design and location of all driveways to be constructed to Public Works standards. 7. Allwater lines to be constructed to Public Works standards. 8. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them. 9. If lighting is included in the parking lot, energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g. high pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. A plan of lighting to be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for approval. 10. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets and utilities. 11. Mitigating Measure No. 12 of Negative Declaration No. 80-25 shall be further reviewed by the Board of Zoning Adjustments and tree replacement integrated into landscape plan. AYES: Lipps, Ott, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 30, 1980 Page 5 SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-4 Applicant: Saint Bonaventure Parish To permit a fall festival, October 10 thru 12, 1980, located at 16400 Springdale Street (Saint Bonaventure Church). Secretary Lipps introduced the application to the Board. He briefly outlined last _year's festival. He noted .that the problems were less than the previous year. He referred to last year's file regarding letters from the surrounding residents and the City's follow-up in- vestigation of the event. Mr. Tom Foremont and Father Fumo were present to represent the applic- ation. Mr. Foremont stated that all conditions imposed by the Board for last year's festival had been complied with, with the exception of the barricades requested for parking control. He explained that the Police Department informed him (at the site) that the barricades were not necessary. He had, however, rented the equipment as conditioned. Fire Department Representative to the Board, Mel Ott suggested that as this application was such a controversial item, it should be referred to the Planning Commission. He further noted that there were problems with the noise, trash, and parking. Ms. Virginia Mason, a resident of Orlando Lane was present to speak in opposition of the application. She stated that the event had out- grown the area and was too large to be held in a residential area. She sited problems that existed such as property damage, trash, late night noise from the equipment, parking problems, a lack of restroom facilities. She further sited that a knife fight had taken place on the site. She requested that the Board deny the application. Ms. Mason submitted a letter of protest from Mr. R. Armstrong, stating his reasons for requesting the Board deny the application. Father Fumo stated that the problems previously experienced could be controlled. He further stated that the event was a healthy social event for the parishioners of the Church and would rather scale down the event than move it to a location away from the Church. Chairman Tindall suggested that perhaps the applicant and the residents could meet and come to an equable agreement regarding the festival. He recommended that the ride equipment be shut down at nine (9:00) o'clock and the entire site cleared by ten (10:00) o'clock. Also, that the children of the parish police the area each morning for trash and debris. Ms. Mason agreed to meet with Mr. Foremont and Father Fumo to discuss the festival. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 30, 1980 Page 6 Chairman Tindall recommended that the application be continued one week in order to allow Staff to further analyze and investi- gate the request. A motion was made by Mr. Ott, Fire Department Representative of the Board of Zoning Adjustments to refer the application to the Planning Commission as the request was controversial and problems such as the following exist: 1. The site is inadequate to handle a festival of its size. 2. The impact to the surrounding neighborhood due to parking, trash, noise, vandalism, etc. is unreasonable. He further stated that the application is beyond the scope of the Board of Zoning Adjustments due to the above and should be referred to the Planning Commission for both sides to express their opinions in a public hearing. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion by Board Member Lipps was made to approve the request with Conditions. He felt that the problems could be eliminated or controlled thourgh imposed conditions. The motion died for lack of a second. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY LIPPS, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 80-4 WAS CONTINUED TO MAY 7, 1980 TO ALLOW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS. AYES: Tindall, Lipps, Ott NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Charles P. Spencer, 'Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments 1