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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-06MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. 92648 WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1981 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Tindall, Cooper MINUTES: MINUTES OF THE APRIL 29, 1981 MEETING WERE DEFERRED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-28 Applicant: Arnold Warshaw To permit a reduction of minimum open space dimension from 25' to 22'6", located at 20381 Mansard Lane. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Warshaw was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer introduced the application, stating that the remaining total open space would exceed code requirements. He further noted that the lot is of an irregular shape as are most of the lots in this particular tract. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Warshaw stated that the owner of the tract, Signal Landmark, which holds a land lease on the property until 1999, has given permission for the reduction. Conditions of Approval were discussed. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY COOPER, CONDITIONAL'EXCEPTION WAS APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND FINDINGS AS NOTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS: Due to the irregular shape of the lot and placement of existing structure on said lot, the Board found that a reasonably sized addition could not be placed on subject parcel. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 2 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 side, 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. 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. 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 16, 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; - Type of use and its relation to property and improvements in the immediate vicinity; - Lot area; - Lot depth and lot width; - Past administrative action regarding this property. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None SPECIAL EVENT NO. 81-10 Applicant: U.S. Rentals, Inc. To permit a one day public auction - June 27, 1981, located at 17101 Nichols Street. 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 3 Mr. Vince Solorzano was present to represent U.S. Rentals, Inc. Secretary Spencer stated that the event was basically the same as held latt year. The adjacent church parking lot would accommodate parking for the auction, as Mast year. Chairman Tindall requested that the applicant meet with traffic division of Public Works and the Police Department to review the proposal. Secretary Spencer recommended approval, based on the Conditions of Approval granted in Special Event No. 80-10 and 80-11, previously approved. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY COOPER, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 81-10 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS STATED HEREIN: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plot plan received April 28, 1981 shall be the approved layout. 2. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 3. Applicant shall provide a certificate of insurance in the amount of one (1) million dollars to defend and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach in the event of legal action. Said certificate shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Zoning Adjustments five (5) days prior to the event. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW N0, 81-23 Applicant: Ambrosino & Brown To permit the construction of a 9,000 sq. ft. industrial/office building, located on the east side of Talbert, two blocks west of Beach Boulevard. This request was previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 80-46. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 4 IN CONJUNCTION WITH: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-24 Applicant: Ambrosino & Brown To permit the construction of a 9,000 sq. ft. industrial office building located on the north side of Talbert, west side of Beach Boulevard, Lot 2, Tract 10648. This request was previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 80-46. Mr. Ambrosino, Mr. Brown and Mr. Dail and Mr. Hartge were present to represent the application. Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Spencer noted that the applicant had filed a Lot Line Adjustment application in conjunction with the subject applications. The Board expressed concern regarding the location of trash enclosures in relation to the development. It was recommended that a -plan be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. The location and size of the landscaped islands were of concern. It was felt that potential illegal.iparking could be eliminated if the islands were reduced in size. Fire Representative,Qooper expressed concern regarding the on -site water plan (hydrants). Mr. Hartge stated that the plan is basidally the same as approved previously for Tract 10648. Although, buildings have been redesigned and moved forward toward Talbert, the water plan is the same. Chairman Tindall recommended that access from Brookshire be completed prior to occupancy of the building to ensure better traffic circulation. The Board discussed Conditions of Approval with the applicants. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-23 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS NOTED HEREIN: MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 5 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 21, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Applicant shall submit a revised plan reflecting trash enclosures and locations, and modification of landscape islands 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. 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to issuance of building permit, approval of pending Lot Line Adjustment No. 81-3 shall be approved. In addition, Lot Line Adjustment No. 81-3 shall be recorded prior to occupancy with the Orange County Recorder and a copy filed with the Department of Development Services. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 6 2. Vehicle access from Brookshire shall be completed per Huntington Beach Department of Public Works and Fire Departit standards prior to occupancy of facility. 3. Applicant shall submit for review a copy of the CC&R's,and shall become a part of the administrative file. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Cooper NOES: Ibne ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS NOTED, 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 21, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Appl i cant shall submit a revised plan reflecting trash enclosures and locations, andx,'modification of landscape islands prior to issuance of building permits. A plan delineating said modifications shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board. If s urh 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 May 6, 1981 Page 7 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 st screen said equipment. B . GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Prior to issuance of building permit, approval of pending Lot Line Adjustment No. 81-3 shall be approved. In addition, Lot Line Adjustment No. 81- 3 shall be recorded prior to occupancy with the Orange County Recorder and filed with the Department of .Development Services. 2. Vehicle access from Brookshire shall be completed per Huntington Beach Department of Public Works and Fire Department standards prior to occupancy of facility. 3. Applicant shall submit for review a,,copy of the CC&R's, and shall become a part of the administrative file. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-26 Applicant: S eaborg Construction, Inc. To permit the construction of three (3) tilt -up industrial buildings (19,680 sq. ft. , 22,750 sq. ft., 19,680 sq. ft.) , located at the southwest corner of Nichols and Slater Avenue. Mr. -Ray Miller and Mr. Roy Hintz were present to represent the applicant. Secretary Spencer introduced the application to the Board, stating that the proposal was substantially within Ordinance Code compliance. Further, a tentative parcel map (TPM 80-560) was approved previously on this site. He noted some on -site descrepancies in regard to Sat dimensions, and recommended that the applicant submit a fully dimensioned site plan. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS May 6, 1981 Page 8 Proposed drive approaches were discussed. Chairman Tindall informed the applicant that twenty-seven (27) ,foot approaches were required. Mr. Miller stated that all street improvements have been approved and are under construction. He expects that all tract improvements will be completed before construction begins. Conditions of Approval were discussed with the applicants. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-26 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 30, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. Applicant shall submit a fully dimensioned site plan 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; - Parkinq 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 May 6, 1981 Page 9 B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. All buildings shall be setback a minimum of five (5) feet from any public eastment. 2. Drive approaches shall be twenty-seven (27) feet im.width, per Department of Development Services prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Spencer, Cooper, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 407,0- • es P. Spencer, S retary Board of Zoning Adju tments 1