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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA.
WEDNESDAY, August 12, 1981 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: Lipps, Crosby, Trupelli,
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY LIPPS, THE MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1981 WERE APPROVED BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Crosby, Lipps
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Trupelli
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
AMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-42
Applicant: Ry-Jack Construction Co.
To permit construction of a three-story, 220,000 sq. ft. office
building. Subject property is located on the south side of
Edinger Avenue approximately 100 feet west of Bolsa Chica Avenue.
This application is covered by Negative Declaration No. 81-35.
The applicant was not present.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 81-42 WAS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 19, 1981 MEETING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Crosby, Lipps, Trupelli
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-55
Applicant: Richard B. Armstrong
To permit the addition of an enclosed dining area to replace outside
dining. Subject property is located at 818 Pacific Coast Highway.
This request is a categorical exemption Class 3, California Environ-
mental Quality Act, 1970.
Richard Armstrong, the applicant, was present.
Acting Chairman Crosby introduced the application to the Board.
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August 12, 1981
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Acting Secretary Lipps explained that Taco Bell on Pacific Coast
Highway and 8th Street had been a take-out restaurant for years
and thev are now adding on to the building to accommodate outside
seating. Fie stated that the application was substantially in com-
pliance with the code, however, he was concerned with the first
two parking stalls off of Pacific Coast Highway. The Board had
discussed this matter and suggested that the landscape area be
increased and the two parking spaces on the north side of the drive
directly off of PCH be eliminated because of possible traffic tie-
ups.
Mr. Armstrong informed the Board that he was amenable to the
suggestions. Acting Secretary Lipps suggested that the handicapped
parking space in the area be moved in order not to tie-up traffic.
ON MOTION BY TINDALL AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 81-55 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS A14D 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
July 16, 1981 shall be the approved layout.
a) Additional landscaping shall be provided in Parking
Spaces #1 and #3, approximately 9 feet wide and
19 feet deep, as indicated in red on the conceptual
plot plan.
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, such 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:
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;
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August 12f 1981
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Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan
shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equip-
ment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to
screen said equipment.
AYES: Lipps, Trupelli, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Armstrong.informed the Board that he needed to have the plans
approved in concept in order to approach the Coastal Commission.
Discussion was held on the applicant resubmitting the original
plans, showing revisions in order to expedite the matter.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 81-57
Applicant: John F. Dixon
To permit the construction of a 5,450 square foot industrial
building. Subject property is located on the south side of
Buckingham Drive, approximately 525 feet from Graham Street.
This request is a categorical exemption Class 3, California Environ-
mental Quality Act, 1970.
Dave Seyferth and Leslie Dickey were present to represent the appli-
cation.
Acting Secretary Lipps informed the Board that he had spoken with
Mr. Dickey last week regarding four parking spaces which were short
of the requirement. Mr. Dickey responded that a letter had been
submitted with the plan which indicated that the design would comply
with wholesale and distributor section of the code. Acting Secretary
Lipps stated that the parking would be in compliance with storing
and parking space but that this condition would be placed on the
approval and the property could not be used in any other manner.
Mr. Dickey pointed out that the application was for two buildings
on two lots, with the site plan showing Building 'A' and 'B', and
that perhaps there should have been two fees.
Acting Secretary Lipps informed the applicant that an Administrative
Review would be required for each building. He also stated that
there would have to be a recriprocal drive agreement between the
two buildings. Mr. Dickie responded that in regard to recriprocal
easements, these had been drawn up and signed over and the tract
map indicated the 26 ft. wide center lane entrance point for each_
lot.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY TINDALL, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 81-57 WAS APPROVED FOR LOT NO. 27, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS
AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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August 12, 1981
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received
July 24, 1981 shall be the approved layout.
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:
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.
Rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan. Said plan
shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical
equipment And shall delineate -'the ;type of- material pro- -
posed to screen said equipment.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The use of the building is limited to warehousing
and distributing to comply with parking requirements.
2. An irrevocable recriprocal access and parking agree-
ment between Lots 27 and 28 shall be submitted to the
Department of Development Services, approved by the
City Attorney as to form and -content, and recorded
with the Orange County prior to building final.
AYES: Lipps, Trupelli, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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August 12, 1981
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 81-570
Applicant: Harbor Plaza Partnership
To permit consolidation of five parcel lots. Subject property
is located on the northeast corner of Warner Avenue and Green
Street.
This request is a categorical exemption Class 15, California En-
vironmental Quality Act, 1970.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 81-570 WAS CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 19, 1981 MEETING IN ORDER
TO GIVE THE APPLICANT THE OPPORTUNITY OF BEING PRESENT, WHICH
CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Lipps, Trupelli, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SPECIAL EVENT NO. 81-15
SS Simon & Jude Church
To permit a church fund-raising event October 2nd through 4th,
1981. Subject property is located at 20400 Magnolia Street,
Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
Acting Secretary Lipps informed the Board that he had not been
successful in contacting the church regarding the plot plan.
He suggested that the Board approve the application on condition
that they submit a revised plot plan showing revised dimensions
on site. The Board discussed buffers surrounding the area.
ON MOTION BY LIPPS AND SECOND BY CROSBY, SPECIAL EVENT NO. 81-15
WAS APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS OF.APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The plot plan received June 20, 1981 shall be the
approved layout.
2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary electrical
permits.
3. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be
required prior to the event.
4, A certificate of insurance form shall be filed in the
Finance Department five (5) days prior to the event.
5. The plan shall be revised to show precise location of
activity on the church site and dimensions.
AYES: Lipps, Trupelli, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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August 12t 1981
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Charles P. Spencer, Secretary �G
Board of Zoning Adjustments ;. _-