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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-13MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-8, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1981 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly MINUTES: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 29, 1981 AND MAY 6, 1981 WERE DEFERRED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-27 Applicant: R.E. Briggs To permit a portion of building to encroach three (3) feet into required ten (10) foot exterior side yard setback, located at 17012 Sandra Lee (Sandra Lee and Warner). This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. IN CONJUNCTION WITH: USE PERMIT NO. 81-22 Applicant: R.E. Briggs To permit dwelling units abutting an arterial highway, located at 17012 Sandra Lee Lane. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. R.E. Briggs and Mr. Tom Salkin were present to represent the applications. Chairman Tindall introduced the applications to the Board. Secretary Spencer briefly outlined the proposals. He noted that the parcel is of an irregular shape, further, the encroach- ment is basically architectural. He stated that the subject site is located at the cul-de-sac of Sandra Lee Lane. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Salkin stated that he was pursuing approval from the City for a pedestrian easement between Sandra Lee and Warner Avenue. He stated he was working with the Department of Public Works on the easement. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 2 Chairman Tindall expressed concern regarding adequate guest parking. Secretary Spencer stated that four (4) spaces were provided on site, and additional parking would be accommodated at the cul-de-sac. Fire Representative Kelly expressed concern regarding water availability. He requested that the applicant contact the Fire Department regarding location of hydrants. Chairman Tindall stated that alley improvements would_be__requuired, and completed prior to occupancy of the building. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Conditions of Approval were discussed with the applicant: ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-27 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASON: As subject parcel is highly irregular in shape, and in order to preserve the architectural integrity of the proposed building, the requested encroachment of approximately forty-five (45) sq. ft. is justifiable. 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 sur- roundings, 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 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 16, 1981 shall be the approved layout. 1 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 3 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. Applicant shall comply with all Conditions of Approval imposed upon Use Permit No. 81-22 AYES: Spencer, Kelly, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY, USE PERMIT NO. 81-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOTED HEREIN, 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 April 16, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modification described herein: a. A plan showing alley treatment at its terminus with Warner Avenue, shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 4 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 landscaping specifications on file in the Department of Public Works. b. Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all roof- top mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Applicant shall pursue approval of easement for foot traffic between the cul-de-sac portion of Sandra Lee and Warner Avenue. 2. Dedication of alley and alley improvements shall be completed per Department of Public Works standards prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Applicant shall meet all fire protection requirements to the standard of the Huntington Beach Fire Department prior to issuance of occupancy permits. AYES: Spencer, Kelly, Tindall NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 81-23 Applicant: John A. Mitchell To permit an automotive restoration business located on the west side of Redondo Circle, south of Talbert Avenue. 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 5 Mr. John Mitchell and Mr. De la Cuesta were present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer briefly outlined the application, stating that several like requests had been approved in the immediate vicinity. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Secretary Spencer informed the applicant that no outside storage of vehicles, parts, etc., would be allowed. All activity is confined inside the building. Fire Representative Kelly questioned the applicant regarding flammable materials. Mr. Mitchell stated that a gas torch would be used for repair work. Kelly informed the applicant that one (1) hour fire walls would be required. He recommended that the applicant contact the Fire Department reqarding requirements. Conditions of Approval were discussed with the applicant. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY TINDALL, USE PERMIT NO. 81-23 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS STATED HEREIN: 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 April 23, 1981 shall be the approved layout. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 6 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. There shall be no outside storage or repair of vehicles, parts or equipment. 2. Repair and restoration work shall be conducted wholly within the building 3. A six (6) month review shall be conducted to verify com- pliance,..----- - --- - - - 4. Applicant shall meet all applicable local, state and federal fire codes, ordinances. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 81-3 Applicant: Hartge Engineering Company To permit adjustment of the lot line between Parcels 2 and 3 of Tract 10648, located on the north side of Talbert Avenue east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. This request is a Categorical Exemption Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Spencer introduced the application, stating that the proposal was within substantial ordinance code compliance. Further, the approval of a lot line adjustment was an imposed Condition of Approval of Administrative Review No. 81-23 and Administrative Review No. 81-24. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY KELLY, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 81-3 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS NOTED HEREIN: FINDINGS: 1. The amendment does not constitute a substantial change. 2. The existing use of the property remains the same. 1 MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 7 3. The proposed addition will result in an improved plan. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan received April 21, 1981 shall be the approved layout. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. Lot Line Adjustment No. 81-3 shall comply with all criteria as set forth in Section 9811.3 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. AYES: Tindall, Kelly, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-30 Applicant: Howard/Leslie Fennel To permit a twenty (20) foot property line to garage in lieu of twenty-two (22) feet, in order to relocate garage door and add to existing dwelling. Subject property is located at 6641 Walton Drive (Tract 4324). Secretary Spencer introduced the application to the Board. He noted that prior to 1969, front -on garages at twenty (20) feet were allowed. (60%.of the homes in the subject tract have twenty (20) foot drives. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Tony Brun was present to represent the application. Secretary Spencer noted that several comparable requests were under construction in the immediate area. Chairman Tindall stated that full curb and gutters would be required to replace the existing drive approach. He recommended that the applicant contact the Department of Public Works for specifications. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. Conditions of Approval were discussed with the applicant. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-30 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, WITH FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS NOTED HEREIN: 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. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 8 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject proper 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. 3. The granting of the 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. REASON: Subject property is located within a tract constructed under pre-1969 standards which allowed front entry garages at twenty (20) feet. Approximately 60% of the homes within tract have front entry garages. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 28, 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. Existing drive approach shall be removed and replaced with full curb and gutter, per Huntington Beach Department of Public Works. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 9 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-27 Applicant: Seaborg Construction, Inc. To permit the construction of six multi -tenant (condo) industrial buildings (7,620 sq. ft. 6,920 sq. ft., 6,920 sq. ft., 7,200 sq. ft., 6,920 sq._ft._and 7,200 sq. ft.). Subject property is located at the southwest corner of Nichols Street and Slater Avenue. Chairman Tindall introduced the application to the Board. Secretary Spencer stated that the proposal was substantially within Ordinance Code compliance. Chairman Tindall expressed concern regarding the grading plan. He recommended that the plan be submitted the the Department of Public Works for review and approval. He also noted that dedication and physical street improvements would be required to be completed prior to occupancy of the building. He informed the applicant that drive approaches would be required to meet Public Works standards. Conditions of Approval were discussed with Mr. Roy Hintz and Mr. Ray Miller, applicants. ON MOTION BY SPENCER AND SECOND BY KELLY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-27 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 May 7, 9181 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 plan 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. MINUTES: H.B. BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Page 10 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. A grading plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer, prior to issuance of building permits. 2. Dedication and physical street improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy of facility. 3. Drive approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven (27) feet in width, per Department of Public Works standards. AYES: Tindall, Kelly, Spencer NOES: None ABSENT: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. 6igges QP.Spencef-,_ cretary Board of Zoning Adjustments