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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-28MINUTES 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: Minutes: 'H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Two 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; -2 BZA 4/28/82 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Three 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 -3- BZA 4/28%82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Four 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, -4- BZA 4/28/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Five 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. -5- BZA 4/28/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Six 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. -6- BZA 4/28/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning.Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Seven 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. -7- BZA 4/28/82 -- Minutes: H.B, Board of Zoning Adjustments April 28, 1982 Page Eight 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 1 C -8- BZA 4/28/82