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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-01-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1981 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Tindall, Truppelli MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TRUPPELLI, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1981 WERE APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer,1Tindall NOES: None ABSTAIN: Truppelli ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 31, 1981 WERE DEFERRED AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Truppelli NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-69 Applicant: McDonald's Corporation To permit fencing and playground area to gncroach into front setback located on the north side of Edinger at 6561 Edinger. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. In Conjunction with: USE PERMIT NO. 80-49 Applicant: McDonald's Corporation To permit a playground addition to an existing restaurant facility located on the north side of Edinger at 6561 Edinger. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS January 21, 1981 Page 2 Chairman Tindall introduced the application to Spencer briefly outlined the proposal. It was was not present to represent the application. the Board. Secretary noted that the applicant Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Norbert Waters, Mr. Rick Macklin and Mr. William Waters, leasee(s) and/or operators of adjacent businesses were present to oppose the proposed playground facility. Mr. Norbert Waters addressed the Board, stating that the addition of the playground would create additional trash and debris which is already a major problem. Mr. Waters stated that he had spoken with both the manager of McDonald's and the County Health Department regarding excessive trash. Further, the customers of McDonald's park in stalls designated for the pizzeria and liquor store, leaving inadequate parking for the customers. Mr. William Waters stated that the site would become unattractive, as existing trees would be removed, and a loss in landscaping. Mr. Waters further stated that ingress and egress is very difficult now without the added confusion of a playground. Mr. Macklin stated that children are becoming a nuisance, leaving bikes and skateboards on the sidewalk, and with the proposed playground would become more so. He stated that the neighborhood elementary school had prohibited students from going to the liquor store after school in hopes to alleviate the problems of shoplifting, loitering, etc. The playground would draw more children, thereby reviving the problem. Further Board discussion followed. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Secretary Spencer expressed concern regarding the incompatability with surrounding property, further that the site is not adequate for the requested activity level. Chairman Tindall concurred with Secretary Spencer, stating further that the applicant had failed to demonstrate a hardship. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 80-69 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Truppelli NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS January 21, 1981 Page 3 REASON FOR DENIAL: Conditional Exception No. 80-69 was denied as 1) the applicant failed to demonstrate hardship; and 2) proposed modification was found to be incompatible with adjacent uses. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Truppelli NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, USE PERMIT NO. 80-49 WAS DENIED AS THE APPLICATION WAS DEPENDENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Truppelli NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-4 Applicant: United California Bank To permit the remodeling and expansion of existing bank building located at 7902 Edinger. Secretary Spencer stated that due to the expiration of an earlier entitlement, the applicant was required to refile an identical application (reference: AR 79-76). ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-4 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received January 21, 1981, 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; - 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. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS January 21, 1981 Page 4 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 for new landscaping only. 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. All applicable Conditions of Approval imposed upon Administrative Review No. 79-96 shall become a part of this approved request. AYES: Tindall, Spencer, Truppelli NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. r_ 1 Chcaerles, P. Spencer, � ,.96cretary Board of Zoning Adjustments 1