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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1981 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY COOPER, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 8, WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Cooper NOES: None ABSTAIN: Crosby ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1981 WERE DEFERRED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-19 Applicant: Cambro Manufacturing Company To permit the addition of an approximate 2,100 sq. ft. structure for office and employee luncheon use. Subject property is located at 7601 Clay Street at the intersection of Huntington Avenue and Clay. This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 81-20. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE BOARD HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 81-20 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-19 GENERAL CONDITIONS #2, IMPOSED ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 2 Secretary Spencer briefly outline the application, noting that the request would allow the applicant to close one-half of the existing truck well and the construction of an office and an employees lunch room. Acting Chairman Crosby recommended that the removal of the existing drive approach would be necessary, and be replaced with curb and gutter. Fire Representative Cooper stated that the new portion of the structure is required to be sprinklered. He suggested that the applicant contact the Fire Department for more information. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-19 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 April 20, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. A plan reflecting the removal of a portion of existing drive approach at location of truck loading facility being removed on Clay Street, to be replaced with full curb and gutter per Department of Public Works standards prior to issuance of building permits. A plan delineating said modification 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. 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 3 B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Applicant shall meet all applicable local, state and federal fire codes, ordinances and standards. 2. 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. AYES: Crosby, Cooper, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 81-5 Applicant: Kurt V. Boba To permit truck loading within an industrial building to face upon a public local street right-of-way. Subject property is located at the northwest corner of Business Drive and Graham Street. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-14 Applicant: Kurt V. Boba To permit the construction of an 11,514 sq. ft. industrial building located on the northwest corner of Business Drive and Graham Street. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Spencer briefly outlined the project. Chairman Crosby opened the public hearing. Mr. Kurt Boba was present to represent the applications. The Board expressed concern regarding the drive approach on Business Drive. It was recommended that the drive approach be widened to twenty- seven (27) feet. Fire Representative Cooper requested that the curbing along the drive approach be painted red, prohibiting cars from parking within this area. Enclosed trash area was discussed. The applicant was requested to fully enclose and screen the area. Discussion followed regarding the truck doors and compatibility of design and material to the existing building. Chairman Crosby closed the public hearing. The Board discussed Conditions of Approval with the applicant: MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 4 CAN MOTION BY SPENCER AND.SECOND BY COOPER, USE PERMIT NO. 81-5 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND FINDINGS, 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 of the City of Huntington Beach. 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 elevations received February 10, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: a. Drive approach on Business Drive shall be a radius type drive, 27 feet in width. 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. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 5 2. The following plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board: a. A plan showing compatibility of truck doors in design and material of existing building shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 18-14 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 February 10, 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; - 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. C. A plan reflecting six (6) foot high fenced trash area fully screened shall be approved by the Secretary of the Board. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 6 B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. On -site curbing off Business Drive drive approach shall be painted red per Huntington Beach Fire Department standards. All applicable local, state and federal fire codes, ordinances and standards shall be complied with. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-24 Applicant: Robert J. Kramer To permit a reduction in minimum open space located at 20152 So. New Britain. 11 This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Spencer introduced the application to the Board. He noted that the subject property is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, which was to have been temporary. Chairman Crosby opened the public hearing. Mr. Kramer submitted a drawing indicating square footages surrounding the house. He also stated that the lot has adequate total open space, even with an addition. Chairman Crosby closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY COOPER AND SECOND BY SPENCER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND FINDINGS, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: REASON FOR APPROVAL: Due to the irregular configuration of the lot and placement of home on the lot, and the preservation of an existing cul-de-sac, the Board granted approval. FINDINGS: 1. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. 1 11 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 7 3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 1, 1981 shall be the approved layout. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-23 Applicant: Moustafa Riad Al-Dib To permit a 10' setback from an interior property line abutting property containing a single family dwelling, located at 17172 Ash Street IN CONJUNCTION WITH: USE PERMIT NO. 81-12 Applicant: Moustafa Riad Al Dib To permit the construction of a seven (7) unit apartment building located at 17172 Ash Street. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE BOARD HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 81-14 WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES CONTAINED IN USE PERMIT NO. 81-12 GENERAL CONDITIONS #3 THROUGH #6, IMPOSED ON THE USE PERMIT APPLICATION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 8 Chairman Crosby opened the public hearing. Mr. Moustafa Riad Al-Dib was present to represent the applications. Secretary Spencer briefly outlined the application, noting that a Conditional Exception was necessary as the proposal exceeds the allowed five (5) units in the R-2 Zone. He further explained that Code requires a separation between multiple family dwelling units and single family residential units. He stated that in all probability, the single family dwelling adjacent to the subject property will be recycled to an apartment type structure. It was discussed that the dedication on Ash Street should be revised to reflect seven (7) feet, in lieu of ten (10) feet. Also recommended, was the addition of a planter along the south property line in order to protect an existing wall. Futher discussion followed. Chairman Crosby closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-23 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING REASONS, FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASON FOR APPROVAL: Because the property is adjacent to a single family residence, Code requires a separation, and the adjacent single family home R-2 zone, in all probability will recycle to an apartment type the Board granted approval. FINDINGS: and in the dwelling, 1. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not constitute a qrant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, regarding location of surrounding land uses, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. 3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classification. 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 9 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 1, 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; - 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. All Conditions imposed upon Use Permit No. 81-12 shall become a part of this application. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION'BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY SPENCER, USE PERMIT NO. 81-12 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS: 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 of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 10 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received March 19, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Revised plan reflecting a seven (7) foot dedication (In lieu of 10 feet as shown) on Ash Street shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. b. Tentative Parcel Map No. 80-574 shall be recorded prior to issuance of building permits. 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. A two and one-half (2�) foot planter along the south property line shall be constructed. 2. The twenty (20) foot curb off the approach from Ash Street shall be painted red per Huntington Beach Fire Department standards. 3. Applicant shall meet all applicable local, state and federal fire codes, ordinances and standards. AYES: Cooper, Crosby, Spencer NOESi None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-21 Applicant: Gordon Mountjoy To permit the construction of a 28,042 sq. ft. building located at the corner of Gothard and Mountjoy. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 11 This project was previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 74-150. Mr. Gordon Mountjoy was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer introduced the application to the Board. He noted that the applicant had submitted revised drawings reflecting the breakdown of parking ratios and area devoted to warehousing. Board members discussed location of the truck loading facility. Mr. Mountjoy stated that the location had not yet been set, mainly, as the applicant had not decided which street (Gothard or Mountjoy) would be the considered frontage. Secretary Spencer recommended that one (1) parking space be eliminated to accommodate loading and trash pick-up area. Hours of operation were discussed. The -Board suggested that seminars and training sessions be restricted to week days after five (5:00 P.M.) and weekends. The Board discussed Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-21 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 plan and elevations received April 22, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Revised plan showing proper elevations, parking, loading area and trash areas shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. 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: MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 12 - 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- scape 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 plan reflecting the elimination of one (1) parking space to the rear of the building to accommodate loading and trash pick-up area, shall be submitted to, and approved by the Secretary of the Board. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Seminars and training sessions of ten (10) or more persons shall be limited to weekdays after five (5:00) o'clock, or weekends only. 2. Applicant shall meet all applicable local, state and federal fire codes, ordinances and standards. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-560 Applicant: Gary Brown To permit the consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) located on the north side of Williams Street, approximately 225 feet east of Florida Street (721 Williams Street). Secretary Spencer stated that the request was substantially within compliance of the Ordinance Code. Conditions and Findings were discuss MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Paqe 13 ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY COOPER, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-560 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS AND FINDINGS AS FOLLOWS: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) lot for the purposes of R2 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. , 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for R2 development, which allows for residential type 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 specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinances. 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 April 1, 1981 shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Williams Avenue shall be dedicated to City standards. 4. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. AYES: Spencer, Crosby, Cooper NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 14 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-22 Applicant: John Thuet To permit a karate studio located at 7971 Talbert Street. Secretary Spencer noted that the request was within substantial Ordinance Code compliance. He'stated that parking would accommodate the proposed use. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-22 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 April 17, 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; - 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. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-20 Applicant: Santa Ana Construction Co. To permit the construction of a 32,799 sq. ft. industrial building located at 5312 Bolsa Avenue. Board members discussed the proposal. Mr. Nick Stark was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer noted that Administrative Review No. 80-54 had been approved for this site. It was recommended that the applicant submit a revised parking plan to be reviewed by the Secretary of the Board. Secretary Spencer recomm ed that Condition B2 regarding a reciprocal drive agreement would apply to this approval. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY COOPER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-20 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS: MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS April 22, 1981 Page 15 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 22, 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; - 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. 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. Revised elevations and site plan showing parking, shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Condition #B-2 imposed upon Administrative Review No. 80-54 regarding an approximate 136' reciprocal drive agreement shall apply to this request. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED I a, IPA; W1400-- rles P. Spen r, Secretary Board of Zoninef Adjustments