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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-07-23MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, JULY'23, 1980 - 1:15 P.M.. BOARD MEMBERS: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly MINUTES: ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY KELLY, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 9, 1980 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSTAIN: Spencer REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-560 Applicant: RMG Engineering, Inc. To permit the division of approximately 13.2+ acres of M-1 zoned property for light industrial development located on the south side of Slater, west of Nichols, 400 feet south of Slater, east side of Southern Pacific Railroad. This request was previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 79-35. Mr. Howard Coburn was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer introduced the -application to the Board, stating -that the proposal was part of Tentative Tract No. 9921X,. which was previously approved. The Board discussed with the applicant required public improvements. Findings and Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-560 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. FINDINGS: 1. The proposed division of approximately 13.2+ acres of M-1 zoned property for the purposes of light industrial development 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. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS July 23, 1980 Page 2 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for light industrial developmen which allows for light industrial buildings was placed on the subjec property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width, and other design and improve- ment features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standard plans and specifications on file with the State Map Act and supplemental City Dubidivision Ordinance. 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 July'15, 1980 shall be the approved layout with the amendments as noted thereon: 2. Applicant shall conform to all applicable Conditions of Approval as stated in Tentative Tract No. 9921X, previously approved, in addition to the following Conditions imposed herein. 3. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by the Department of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 4. A parcel map shall be recorded simultantiously or subsequently to Tentative Parcel Map No. 79-567. 5. Applicant shall provide temporary easement of storm drain/inlet drainage across Southern Pacific Railroad track if map is recorded - prior to October 1980. _ 6. Applicant shall make improvements and dedicate a portion of Griffin Street per Public Works standards prior to issuance of building permits. 7. Applicant shall install required sewer and storm drains per City of Huntington Beach Master Plan of Sewers and Storm Drains to be approved by the Department of Public Works. 8. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Depart- ment of Development Services. AYES: Tindall, Kelly, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING A.UJUJ-1MhN1J July 23, 1980 Page 3 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-30 Applicant: Newport Meat Company To allow a 1,144 sq. ft. industrial building addition to encroach into required thirty (30) foot side yard setback located on the south side of Oceanus Drive, approximately 300 feet west of Graham. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Spencer briefly explained the request, noting that Administrative Review No. 70-77 had been approved for the subject site to build at zero (0) property lien.. Chairman Tindall opened,the public.hearing. - Mr. Ray Nichols was present to represent the application. Mr. Nichols stated that the company found it necessary to expand the operation, which is the distribution of packaged meats. The meat is - received wrapped and boxed and chilled. There is no exposed meat, there- fore, no health hazards exist. He further stated that the vehicle entry way proposed is necessary to avoid lengthy exposure of meat, also to avoid street loading. He stated that the office space is necessary to allow an inspector to view. the unloading of the meat from trucks to refrigerators. Mr. Rod Chamberlain, an adjacent property owner was present. He expressed his concern on the impact the proposed addition would have on his property which abutts the proposed addition. Mr. Nichols stated that the addition would not be increased in height over that of the existing building and would blend architecturally. Secretary Spencer noted that,the applicant does not propose any outside storage. He stated that the code -does allow storage in the rear 2/3 of the property if the applicant so desired. Further Board discussion followed. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Findings,,Reasons and Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER, AND -SECOND BY KELLY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO._80-30 WAS•APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The granting of the conditional exception will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the- Minutes: H.B, BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS July 23, 1980 Page 4 2. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 3. The granting of a conditional exception will not'be materially detri mental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 4. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City'of Huntington Beach. REASONS: 1. As fully enclosed (concrete walls, buildings, etc.) outside storage facilities are allowed within the rear two thirds (2/3) of subject parcel, the"Board feels that the applicant's proposed receiving building located on the rear ten (10) percent of subject parcel would not,have an adverse impact on adjacent properties nor would the proposal exceed the intent of provisions of the Ml-A development standards. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO'BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received June 30, 1980 shall be the.approved layout, subject to the modification'descri herein: A. Applicant shall submit an on -site parking plan to be approved by the Secretary of.,the Board. A plan delineating said modification shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If such plan complies with the modification 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 specifications on file in the Department of.Public Works. 11 minutes: n . b . buaxu ur, LuNi v" nuu UJ iL-im" 1 O July 23, 1980 Page 5 b. Rooftop mehcanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip- ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-558 Applicant: E.B.I. Construction Co. To permit the combination of five (5) lots into three (3) lots located at the northeast corner of Warner and Orion. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Spencer briefly explained the request. Mr. Marty Eckman was present to represent the application. He stated that the property would be developed to accomodate a 2--plex,3-plex and a 4-plex. Chairman Tindall expressed his concern regarding the vehicle access. He recommended that vehicle access be from Orion. Board discussed access to lots 2 and 3. A reciprocal access agreement would be necessary between lots 2 and 3 and lot 1. The Board discussed driveway approach widths. Chairman Tindall stated a width of twentyfour (24) feet, narrowing to twenty (20) feet would be required to allow for adequate turning radius. Fire Representative Kelly stated that a foot path for fire access would be necessary from Warner Avenue, The Board discussed reciprocal vehicle access and utility easement agree- ment. Findings and Conditions of Approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-558 WAS APPROVED -WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed combination of five (5) lots into three (3) lots for the purposes of residential development is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for this type of development. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS July 23, 1980 Page'6 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for the combination of lots'as well as setting forth objectives for implementation for this type of request. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity.of land .use at the time the land use designation for residential develop- ment which allows for residential buildings, was placed on the 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 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1.1 The tentative parcel map received by the Department of Develop- ment'Services on July 2, 1980.shall be the -approved layout. 2.. A driveway design shall be submitted to, and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of building permits. 3. A parcel map shall be filed with, and approved by., the Departmen of Public Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 4. Warner-Avenue.shall be dedicated,to City standards at the time said parcels are developed.'. ,5. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 6'. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. 7. Vehicle easement to Warner Avenue _shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 8. A minimum twenty (20) foot vehicle access and utility easement to serve"all three lots shall be located at the rear of lots 2 and 3. AYES: Spencer,, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None J Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS July 23, 1980 Page 7 ENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-S54 licant: Helene K. Goodman To permit a lot line adjustment of five (5) feet to comply with City minimum lot width standards (2 lots) located at 7922,7932,7934,7942,7952 and 7954 Glencoe. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Tindall outlined the proposal to the Board. Secretary Spencer gave a brief history of the proposal. Mr. Goodman was present to represent the application. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Goodman stated he was in receipt of and in concurrence with the suggested conditions of approval previously for- warded to the applicant. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Board reviewed the proposal and found same to be within Ordinance Code conformance. Findings and conditions of approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 807554 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed lot line adjustment of five (5) feet to comply with City standards is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for residential development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forht 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 residential development which allows .,for residential buildings was placed on the subject property. :44' The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improve- ment features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed 'in compliance with standard plans and specifications 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 July 23, 1980 Page 8 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The revised tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development'Services on July 8, 1980 shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed ►pith, and approved by, the Department of Public,Works, and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.. 3. Glencoe shall be -dedicated -to City standards at the time said parcels, are developed. 4. A copy of`the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department' of -.Development Services. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES;. None - ABSENT: None_ THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. I les P. Spencer, cretary Board,of,Zoning Adj stments