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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-24MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1980 - 1:1S P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Lipps, Tindall, Vasile MINUTES: ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY VASILE, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1980 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Vasile NOES: None ABSTAIN: Tindall ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY TINDALL, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF AUGUST 20, AND SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 WERE DEFERRED. AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Vasile NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 80-31 (Continued from 9/17/80) Applicant: Howard F. Thompson $ Associates To permit a commercial use within a C4 zone located on the southwest corner of Bolsa Avenue and Springdale Street. Mr. Howard Thompson was present to represent the application. Secretary Lipps outlined the application. Fire Representative Vasile stated that he had some concern regarding the drive approach widths and the placement of the fire hydrants. Secretary Lipps questioned if the existing fire problems could be accomp- lished through Conditions imposed by the Board. Fire Representative Vasile recommended that the application be continued one week in order for further research by the Fire Department. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY LIPPS, USE PERMIT NO. 80-31 WAS CONTINUED IN ORDER TO FURTHER RESEARCH THE APPLICATION JO THE BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1980. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 2 AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Vasile NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-48 (Continued from 9/17/80) Applicant: The Southland Corporation To permit a 4,800 sq. ft. retail commercial building located at the intersection of Goldenwest and McFadden (15471 Goldenwest Street). This application to be assessed under Negative Declaration No. 80-55. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY VASILE, THE BOARD HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON -THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 80-55 WITH MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN USE PERMIT NO. 80-32 GENERAL CONDITIONS 5 AND 6 IMPOSED ON USE PERMIT NO. 80-32 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES; Lipps, Tindall, Vasile NOES: None ABSENT: None Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Lip briefly outlined the proposal. Chairman Tindall opened the public heari Ms. Sharon Saver, Mr. Paul Deface, Mr. Bob Didtle, were present to repre- sent the application. Secretary Lipps stated that the application was to request a four (4) foot encroachment into the required setback. He further stated that it is possible to encroach 25 feet only if 25 feet of additional landcaping is provided. He noted that the Conditional exception was necessary to the applicant Jn order to conform to Southland Corporation's standard building configurations. Mr. Deface stated that standard construction plans and equipment, etc., are used in order to minimize the cost of the operation. Chairman Tindall stated that the building could be redesigned to better utilize the lot width. He noted that the interior design could also be redesigned in order to achieve conformance. Mr. Didtle noted that the encroachment would not obstruct vehicle visability Further discussion ensued. As there were no other parties present to speak on the application, Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. It was the consensus of the Board to deny the request as the hardship i one of design. 1 L Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 3 ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY VASILE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-48 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: THE APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST WOULD CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE IN THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT HARD- SHIP DEMONSTRATED. THE HARDSHIP CLAIMED BY THE APPLICANT IS STRICTLY ONE OF DESIGN. AYES: Lipps, Vasile, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 80-32 (Continued from 9/17/80) Applicant: The Southland Corporation To permit a 4,800 sq. ft. commercial/retail building located at the inter- section of Goldenwest and McFadden (15471 Goldenwest Street). This application previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 80-55. Secretary Lipps noted that the request was within substantial.Ordinance Code conformance except for the encroachment into the required setback on McFadden. Mr. Paul DePace, Ms. Sharon Saver and Mr. Bob Didtle were present to represent Southland Corporation. Mrs. Isadore Applebaum was present to speak in oposition to the application. He stated that his home is located Within 125 feet of the proposed 7-11 (15502 Sunburst Lane). He further stated that the operation would entice teenagers into the late hours and heavy traffic along Goldenwest and Mc- Fadden. He further stated that he was not opposed to the use of the building, but,the all-night operation. Mr. DePace stated that the site had previously been a service station, -which had generated approximately the same amount of traffic. He stated that the 7-11 operation was well supervised and the area surrounding the store was very will lighted. Mr. Applebaum stated that a all night grocery store is open across the street from the proposed 7-11 and did not see the necessity of another all night store. Mr. DePace stated that the business would mainly generate drive -by business from those vehicles already traveling on Goldenwest and McFadden. Mr. Applebaum again stated that he did not 24-hour stores in the same area and that it loitering and noise satisfactorily. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. followed regarding signage and lighting. find it necessary to have two was impossible to control the Further Board discussion Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 4 ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY VASILE, USE PERMIT NO. 80-32 WAS APPROVE BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received September 4, 1980 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. The plan to be modified to conform with all ordinance require- ments. 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. 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. 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. c. A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Secretary to the Board of Zoning Adjustments prior to issuance of building permits. Lighting plan to show illumination pattern. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Signs shall be posted at the market prohibiting the consumption o alcoholic beverages on the site. 2. There shall be no auto repair work or storage of inoperable vehicles on the site. Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 5 3. This approval does not include signs shown on the conceptual plan. Any proposed signs shall conform to Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 4. A review of the use with regard to business hours shall be conducted by the Board of Zoning Adjustments one; -year after the date of this approval to analyze the finding that the subject uses hours of operation have not been detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. If this finding cannot be re- established, a public hearing will be scheduled for the purposes of setting hours of operation conducive to the neighborhood. 5. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 6. 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. AYES: Lipps, Vasile, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-49 Applicant: A.W. Chapman To permit a five (5) foot encroachment into front yard setback located on the north side of Pearce, approximately 50 feet east of Lynn Street. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Lipps briefly explained the request. It was noted that the application was within substantial ordinance code conformance except for the encroachment. Secretary Lipps stated that he had field inspected the proposal, noting that a fifteen (15) foot setback is provided on the adjacent properties. The applicant stated that he had also measured and found that a ten (10) foot setback is provided on the adjacent properties. As there was some question as to the measurements, Secretary Lipps suggested that the applicant and the Board meet at the site to measure the setback needed. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-49 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1980. AYES: Tindall, Lipps, Vasile NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-36 Applicant: Paul B. Clayton To permit the construction of a 25,093 sq. ft. industrial building located on the south side of McFadden Avenue, approximately 203 feet west of Product Lane. Secretary Lipps outlined the application to the Board. Reciprocal drive approaches were discussed as were trash enclosures. The applicant noted that trash enclosures woul be located within the building. Fire Representative Vasile questioned the applicant on the type of fire preventative measures to be installed. The applicant noted that high hazard sprinklers would be installed. Vasile-also recommended posting sides of the building along drives with "fire lane, no parking" signs. Further Board discussion followed. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY VASILE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-36 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received September 12, 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 a. Landscape and irrigation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and landscaping specifications. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan sha indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. LJ Minutes: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS September 24, 1980 Page 7 B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Post sides of buildings along drives "fire lane, no parking" signs per Fire Department standards. 2. Design drive approach to standard 212 A $ B prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Copy of reciprocal easement between this property and the property to the west shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Tindall, Vasile, Lipps NOES None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. eldft� Walter Lipps, Secret ry Board of Zoning Adjustments