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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8, Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1982 - 1:15 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS: Webb, Kelly, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby
STAFF PRESENT: Cooper, Zelefsky
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY WEBB,
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
APRIL 7, 1982, WERE APPROVED -AS TRANS-
CRIBED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Webb, Kelly, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED:
USE PERMIT NO. 82-15
Applicant: Mr.- Ronald B. Neidermayer
To permit continuance of 30 inch sideyard setback on a room
extension. '(Addition to a single family -dwelling with non-
conforming yards). Residence located at 520 Tenth Street.
Staff outlined proposal and stated that this request.is a Categorical
Exemption, Class. 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Kelly with no one present
to speak in favor or opposition of proposal. The public hearing.
was closed.
As the'Board had.concerns with the plan -submitted, it was the
consensus of'the.Board to continue this application one (1) week,
to the meeting of May 5, 1982, to re -notify applicant of necessary
action. on his part.
ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY WEBB, USE PERMIT NO. 82-15 WAS
CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MAY 5, 1982 BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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AYES: Webb, Kelly, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby
NOES:' None
ABSTAIN: None
USE PERMIT NO. 82-14 (In conjunction with N.D. 82-11 and A.R. 82-11)
Applicant: Contorelli & Davis
To permit a four (4) unit Industrial Condominium located at the
south end of Metzler Lane (945 ft. south of Slater Avenue, zoned
M1-A-15,000).
Chairman Kelly opened the public hearing on the use -permit and
negative declaration applications. Mr. Robert Contorelli and Mr.
Wilbur Metzler were present at the meeting. The Board reviewed.
the information contained in the negative declaration request and
considered mitigation measures applicable to the project.
ON MOTION BY SMITH 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. 82-11, WITH THE MITIGATING MEASURES AS IMPOSED ON ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 82-11, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Webb, Kelly, Crosby, Vogelsang, Smith
NOES: None
ABSTAIN; None
Staff introduced Use Permit No. 82-14.
It was noted that no written objections to the subject use have
been received,, and with no other persons present to address the
Board.in regard to this proposal, the public hearing was closed.
The Board reviewed the proposal and discussed with the applicant,
at great length,,the trucking and loading facility facing the
public street.
ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY VOGELSANG, USE PERMIT NO. 82-14
WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPLICABLE
AS FOLLOWS,, 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.workin4 in the
vicinity;
.b, Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use
or building;
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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:
The -conceptual plot plan received April 7, 1982, 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.
General Conditions:
1. The loading facility shall be set back a minimum of forty-
five (45) feet from the right-of-way line.
2. The loading facility shall not -exceed a maximum width
of twenty (20) feet.
3. The loading facility shall be located within a fully
enclosed structure, screened from view; with doors of -
a color compatible with the main building.
4. Installation of the loading facility shall not create an
over -concentration of facilities on any one street.
5. Adequate area shall be provided for -the safe operation
of trucks in loading areas.
6. Trucking areas shall be adequately paved for the type of
operation intended.
7. Posting of fire lane shall be included in plan meeting
Fire -Department approval.
AYES: Webb, Kelly,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN:- None
Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 82-11 (In conjunction with U.P. 82-14
and N.D. 82-11)
Applicant: Contorelli & Davis
To permit a four (4) unit Industrial Condominium building,
9,043 square feet, located at the south end of Metzler Lane
(945 ft. south of Slater Avenue, zoned M1-A-15,000).
Mr. Contorelli introduced himself to the Board. He said
he felt his proposal for the four (4) Industrial Condominiums
was a high grade development which will benefit the whole
community and, hopefully, encourage other developers to con-
struct buildings of its likeness in the immediate area.
The Board reviewed the plans and elevations.submitted. The
Board had concerns with the stark appearance created by the
use of common block on the south side of the building. Different
textures and materials were discussed (e.g. Royal block,
Imperial medley block (rug faced) and cedar siding) which will
allow visual relief to the adjoining property. Mr. Contorelli
agreed with the Board Members that reconsideration should be
given to the architectural treatment of the south side of
the building.
Conditions of Approval were discussed with the applicant.
ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY CROSBY, ADMINISTRATIVE
REVIEW NO. 82-11 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL IMPOSED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan received April 7, 1982,
shall be the approved layout, subject to the
following:
a. A revised site plan shall be submitted to the
Secretary of the Board for review and approval.
indicating the correct dimensions for the
subject property.
b. Revised elevations which depict proposed colors,
along with samples of materials to be used,
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shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board
for review and approval.
If such plans comply with the modifications out-
lined by the Board, said plans shall be approved
and made.a permanent part of the administrative
file.
c. A parcel map shall be filed prior to issuance of
building permits and recorded prior to issuance
of a Certificate of Occupancy.
In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered
the following 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 for review and approval:
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 mech-
anical equipment and shall delineate the type
of material proposed to screen said equipment.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS;
1. Driveways shall be a width of twenty-seven (27) feet
and of the radius type constructed to Public Works
standards.
2. The'easterly fifteen (15) foot easement shall be covered
with asphalt or concrete meeting Public Works standards.
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4. -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.
5. If lighting is included in the parking lot area, energy
efficient lamps shall be used (e.g. high pressure sodium
vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed
to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties.
6. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered
soils engineer. This analysis shall include onsite soil
sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide
detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and
fill properties,'foundations, retaining walls, streets, and
utilities.
7. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall, be installed as approved by the Building Department.
AYES: Webb, Kelly, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 82-15
Applicant: Kenneth E. Holmes
To permit reduction in driveway length from 22 ft. (required) to
20 ft., located at 16871 Saybrook Lane, zoned R-1, Single -Family
Residence.
Chairman Kelly opened the public hearing and advised the applicant,
Ken Holmes, present, of the necessary requirements for the granting
of a conditional exception.
Mr. Holmes addressed the Board and stated that his hardship was
parity. He stated that in the immediate vicinity of his residence
many homes have twenty (20) foot driveway lengths and that,
should his proposal be granted,•his intent is to use the additional
space to build a new garage on his existing driveway.
The public hearing was closed by Chairman Kelly.
Board discussion ensued with the applicant covering the plan submitted.
New measurements for proposed garage were discussed as well as
the necessity of the applicant converting his present garage to
living quarter specifications meeting the Building Code requirements
being utilized for storage only.
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The applicant was informed that the wingwall shown on his plan
could not encroach into the'five (5) foot sideyard setback.
ON MOTION BY SMITH .AND SECOND BY VOGELSANG, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 82-�15-WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
IMPOSED AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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 identical zone classifications.
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.
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.
6. The granting of this request will be one of parity with
surrounding homes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
1. The conceptual plot plan and elevations received April 13,
1982, shall be the approved layout, subject to the
following:
a. A revised site plan shall be submitted to the Secretary
of the Board for review and approval showing a five
(5) foot sideyard setback without -encroachment of the
wingwall.
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.
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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.
General Conditions:
1. The applicant shall utilize an automatic garage door opener
for the new garage.
2. The existing garage shall be rebuilt.to meet the living quarter
.specifications of the Building Code.
AYES: Webb, Kelly, Crosby, Vogelsang, Smith
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
Florence Webb, Acting Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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