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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-08HUNTINGI'ON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-7, Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1981 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Lipps, Tindall, Kelly NOTE.'(Spencer arrived at 2:00 P.M.) Items were not taken in the order presented on the agenda I IN DC 1 FWA C ' 4WNIl: You ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-41 Applicant: Western Athletic Clubs To permit the conversion of an existing athletic club building to a 20,000 sq.ft. office building. Subject property is located at 7402 Center Drive. This request is a categorical example Class 2, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. ON MOTION BY KELLY AND SECOND BY TINDALL, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-41 WAS CONTINUED TO THE JULY 15, 1981 BZA MEETING. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-44 Applicant: L.C. Mozan To permit a seven and one-half (72) foot reduction in front yard setback. Subject property is located at 16201 Santa Barbara Lane. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Secretary Spencer outlined the application. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, L.C. Mozan was present, together with architect Perry Ha n stad. Photographs were shown of similar additions in the immediate area and the applicant requested that the Board consider his plan. Considerable discussion was held by the Board as to the,projection of the bay window. Minutes:. Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 2 There being no other parties present to speak on the application, the public hearing was closed. Findings and conditions of approval were discussed. There was con- siderable concern in regard to the projection of the bay window, however, the board was in favor of approving the application, provided the bay window was removed and there was no projection beyond 7z ft. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY SPENCER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-44 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASONS FOR APPROVAL: Because there were several homes built originally within the same tract with identical setbacks, the board felt by granting this request it would not be granting a special privilege inconsistent upon surrounding properties. FINDINGS: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 81-44 will not con- stitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classifi- cation. 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 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classification. 4. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the Go-ieral Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BI: COMPT=, D PRIOR TO ISSUANC_'E OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received June 18, 1981 shall be the approved layout, subject to the modifications described herein: a. A revised plan shall be sukmitted reflecting the elimination of the projecting bay window so as not to protrude into the 7� feet front setback. Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 3 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. AYES: Spencer, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-45 Applicant: J. Roumeliotis To permit a portion or roan addition to encroach into required exterior side yard setback. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Roumeliotis was present to represent the application. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Board member Lipps gave a brief presentation of the application. He explained that the lot is sanewhat irregular with depth less than standard on one side and is located on a cul-de-sac and meets all other standard requirements. Mr. Roumeliotis stated that in his opinion the addition would not cause any problems to the City. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY =LY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-45 .100 APPROVED WIT11 THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY T1IE FOLLOWING VOTE: REASON FOR APPROVAL: As the remaining yard area will exceed minimum open space, the five (5) foot reduction in one dimension was determined to be minimal and would cause no adverse impact to adjacent properties. Minutes: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 4 FINDINGS: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 81-44 will not constitute a grant of 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 classifi- cations. 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 June 18, 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; - fast administrativo :action regarding this property. AYFS: 1,i.pps, Tindal , Kelly NCI ;. : None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL I'.XCEPTION NO. 81-46 Applicant: Ronald L. Webb To permit a patio cover (structure) to be located within the twenty (20) ft. setback from a public street. J 1 MINUTES: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 5 Subject property is located at 6952 Beachcanber This request is a categorical exemption class 5, California In- vironmental Quality Act, 1970. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY SPENCER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-46 WAS CONTINUED TO THE JULY 15, 1981 BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS MEETING IN ORDER TO GIVE THE APPLICANT THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING PRFSI11T . AYES: Lipps , Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-48 Applicant: O.J. Ressell To permit the reduction in the inside dimension of the garage to 17 ft. in order to accomodate a bath addition, subject property being located at 16711 Diane. This request is a categorical exemption Class 5, California Environ- mental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Ressell was present to represent the application. Board member Lipps gave a brief presentation of the application. Chairman Tindall opened the public hearing. Mr. Ressell informed the Board that the bathrocm in the garage had been added prior to his purchasing the property and he wished to bring it up to code. Concern was expressed by the Board thatithe garage might be used as a unit since the bathrocm might serve the garage. Mr. Ressell assured the Board that the garage was being used as a combo - recreation area only. Chairman Tindall closed the public hearing. ON MOTION BY KELLY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 81-48 WAS APPROVED W_T_TH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, REASONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLWATING VOTE: RFASON FOR APPROVAL: The conditional existed at the time the applicant purchased the property. FINDINGS: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 81-48 will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent up.,n other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. MINUTES: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 6 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. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Garage area shall not be used as living quarters. The Department of Development Services will perform a ccmprehensive plan check relating to all Ordinance Code requirements upon sub- mittal of your completed structural drawings. Please be advised that the Board of zoning Adjustments reviews the conceptual plan as a basic request for entitlement of the use applied for in relation to the vicinity in which it is proposed. The con- ceptual plan should not be construed as a precise plan reflecting conformance to all Ordinance Code requirements. AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-569 Applicant: Benninghoff-Etchegoyen To permit the consolidation of two lots into one lot, said property located on the west side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 330 ft. north of Utica Street. This request was previously assessed under Negative Declaration No. 81-3. Eric Mossman was present to represent the application. A brief presentation of the application was made and the Board recommended that the conditions of prior action be applied. ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY LIPPS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-569 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CON- DITTONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed consolidation of two lots into one lot for the purpose of C-2 zoning is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. MINUTES: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 7 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 C2 development 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 Ordinance. 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 June 25, 1981 shall be the ap- proved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Beach Boulevard shall be dedicated to City standards. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is dev- eloped (if such systems exist within 200 ft. of said parcels. 5. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. 6. Applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions of approval as imposed on Administrative Review No. 81-6 AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-51 Applicant: Treasure Chest Self -Storage To permit a self -storage warehouse. Subject property is lo- cated on southeast corner of Ernest and Goldenwest (7012 Ernest). MINUTES: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 8 Bob Jahn and Buz Tuppman were present, representing the application. The Board was informed that the applicant had had problems with the Conditions of Approval and was re- questing them changed in order to conduct his business in a reasonable manner. Board member Kelly stated that the gates should be set back 20 ft. from the property line to facilitate automobile access to the facility. It was ascertained that in the future, automatic gates would be installed with proper setback, however, for the present time, the applicant was requesting that the existing condition be approved. Discussion was held by the Board and concern expressed regarding the stacking of cars in the area. However, the Board agreed to the same conditions as previously imposed on Administrative Review Nos. 79-22 and 80-65 prevail, with the exception of the 20 ft. setback of the gates, until such time as the automated gates be installed. Another specification for approval was the assurance that the full-time guard be present at all times during hours of operation. ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECONDED BY TINDALL, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-51 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VCiTE WITH CON- DITIONS 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 June 23, 1981 shall be the approved layout. In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments con- sidered 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 the property and improvements in the immediate vicinity - Past administrative action regarding this property. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1. At such time automatic gates are installed on Ernest, revised plans shall be submitted to reflect proper setback to avoid stacking of vehicles. 1 ri MINUTES: Board of Zoning Adjustments Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Page 9 2. All applicant Conditions of Approval imposed on Administrative Review No. 80-65 and Administrative Review No. 79-22 shall become a part of this•approved request, with the exception of the twenty foot set- back for the gate, located on Ernest. 3. A security attendant shall be present during hours of operation. 4. Gates shall remain open during business hours. AYES: Lipps, Tindall, Kelly NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-553 Applicant: Hartge Engineering To permit consolidation of numerous parcels into three lots, subject property located east of railroad, approximately 450 ft. north of Talbert Avenue. This request is a categorical exemption Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Bill Hartge was present to represent the application. The Board acted on Tentative Parcel Map No. 81-553, clarifying previous action taken to consolidate numerous parcels into three lots. All applicable conditions previously approved shall apply to this action. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 80-26 Jerry Gallich To permit the construction of an automotive repair shop located on the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Crystal Street. This request is a categorical exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. The Board approved the extension of Administrative Review No. 80-26 for one year in order to allow the construction of the proposed building. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. ✓ i GvL arles P. .penc Secretary Board of Zoning djustments