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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-30MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1982 - 1:15 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Webb, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Kelly STAFF PRESENT: Zelefsky REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 82-21 Applicant: Mr. Frank Richman To permit a 1,228 square foot addition to an existing restaurant located at 18151 Beach Boulevard. Staff outlined proposal and stated that this request is categorically exempt, Class. 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Frank Richman, property owner, accompanied by his architect from W.S.B. and Associates, Inc., were present to represent their application. The public hearing was opened by Acting Chairman Crosby. The applicant stated he had no_comments at this time. There being no one else present to speak in favor or opposition of this proposal, the public hearing was closed. Discussion carried between the Board Members and the applicant. The -applicant was questioned on what appeared to be an illegal plywood structure at the back of his property which did not look as though it was built to code. The applicant was asked if he had .a permit for the plywood structure. Mr. Richman replied "No", the plywood structure is'covering a boat which will be completed by the end of the summer. He further stated that, if necessary, the plywood structure could be removed immediately. The applicant was further questioned on the other boats, along with five (5) trailers -which appeared to be stored on his property. Mr. Richman stated that the"boats and trailers belong'to his friends. It was -explained to Mr. Richman that already there is a non -conforming Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Two use .on this property with an -established residence located on property which is zoned for Commercial Use. Mr. Richman was informed that storage on his property is not an allowable use although he could store his own boat and his own trailer on his property. Mr. Richman agreed that this situation did not enhance his property and that the time -frame of 90 days from issuance-of'building permits would be adequate for removal of the boatsf trailers, and plywood structure covering a boat. The applicant was advised that a revised site plan reflecting six (6)- percent of the restaurant site, including the parking area, would have to-be.submitted for review and approval as the landscaping requirements --since construction of the restaurant have increased from three percent to six percent. ON MOTION BYSMITHAND SECOND BY CROSBY, USE PERMIT NO.-82-21 WAS -APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED FOLLOWING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:- FINDINGS: 1. The -proposed addition, 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 revised conceptual_plot plan and elevations received June 22,' 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 consisting of the following: -2- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1912 Page Three 1. Landscape and irrigation plan reflecting six (6) percent of the restaurant site including the parking area. 2. The plan shall depict type of materials to be used for the two (2) trash enclosures. 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. B. GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1• The proposed addition to the restaurant shall be fire sprinklered and all requirements of the Fire Code Ordinance shall be met. 2- The boats, trailers, and the plywood structure covering a boat shall be removed within 90 days from issuance of building permits. 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: Webb, Smith, Crosby, Vogelsang NOES: None ABSTAIN: None NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-16 IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 82-27 Applicant: Mc Donnell Douglas Astronautics Company To permit the addition of two (2) 60,000 square foot buildings located at 5101 Bolsa Avenue. Acting Chairman Crosby stated that Administrative Review No. 82-27 shall be covered by Negative Declaration No. 82-16. ON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY WEBB, THE BOARD HAVING FOUND THAT THE PROPOSED -PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 82-16, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Crosby, NO None None Webb, Smith, Vogelsang -3- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Four Staff introduced -the proposa with Mr: �J:PSpecialist Environmental Engineering, for Mc Donnell Douglas Astronautics Company present to speak on this application. Mr. Valinsky addressed the Board and gave -a -.description of the two proposed buildings. One building will be a manufacturing/assembly building utilizing a steel frame with corrugated metal siding, painted to match the existing buildings. The maximum height of this building is _,40 feet_..T:The?ot_her "lbuilding will be used for engineering and will be a concrete tilt=up buil3ing,- single story with a maximum height of 20 feet. The concrete will be painted to match the existing buildings: �:'--The_-�axeas . around;,the• buildings will_ -.include- a small visitors parking area, concrete and asphalt areas, and ground cover in-:areas°:close:�to°;the buildings that are not paved.. Upon- review"of the plan submitted_; the applicant was questioned as to"why a preliminary plan, in lieu of a site plan, was submitted as before the Board could make a determination on the proposal for the' --'two bdildings::-Circulation, landscaping, elevations, parking requirements, ingress and egress access, etc. must be reviewed. Mr. Valih8ky-,stated=that as of this date they have not received the Government contract,-.but=.ex_pect to hear within the next two weeks. He further stated that as they are not sure of being awarded the contract; they yhad•_hoped the}_preliminary: plan= -with-" photos of the existirig,site'-would be adequate for the Board to take action. The Boa discussed the need to review more specific plans prior to taking an action ON MOTION`BY"WEBB' AND 'SECOND=BY�Sktk;ADMINISTRATIVE REIVEW NO. 82-162 WAS= TABLED; BY- THE" FOELOWING�!MOTESz AYES" NOES: _ -• - ,� _ _ _ th, 7Crosbx;' Vogelsang _ _ _ _ - _ ABSTAIN: '''` None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP'N0�"82-56"3- - Applicant:- HartgeEngineering Corporation ;f To'permit-creation of four-'(4) parcels of land from two (2) existing parcels.located.on Oceanus Drive, north side of street - 259 ft. west of Graham;=zoned`MIAs- Restricted`_Mariufacturing District. Staff.introduced`the.proposal and'stated that, this request is categorically exempt Class: "Y5,-Califcirnia` Environmental "Quality Mr. Jerald H. `Roth -,' Area' Manager _of-Kacor. Development ,Company, was present and -indicated -his" receipt;"of and:_concurrence .with the Conditions-of;"Approval. " The Board'Members-found_ the applicant's proposal to be substantially in compliance -with the Ordinance Code. -4- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Five ON MOTION BY'CROSBY AND SECOND BY SMITH, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 82-563'WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision of two (2) parcels creating four (4) parcels for purposes of Industrial_Development is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 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 "Restricted Manufacturing District" 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 9, 1982, shall be the approved layout. 2. A parcel,map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder prior to occupancy. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcels). 4. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 5. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 6. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information): -5- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Six 7. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. AYES: Webb, Crosby, Smith, Vogelsang NOES: None ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 82-564 Applicant: Mr. Norbert Olberz c/o Sports Chalet - To permit consolidation of two (2) existing parcels of land into one (1) parcel. Subject property is located on the east side of Beach Boulevard, approximately 185 ft. south of Stark Street. Zoning - C-2, Community Business District. Staff introduced the application and stated that this request is Categorically Exempt, Class. 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Mr. Dennis Trausch, representing the owner, was present and acknowledged receipt of and concurrence with the Conditions of Approval. The Board Members discussed the Conditions of Approval with the applicant. The necessity of the existing driveway along Stark Street being shown on a revised tentative parcel map insuring adequate circulation on the property was explained in detail to Mr. Trausch. ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY CROSBY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 82-564 WAS APPROVED WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOLLOWING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel for purposes of Commercial Use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of use. 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 "Community Business District" allowing for commercial buildings 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 construced in compliance with standard plans and speci- fications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. -6- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Seven CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development Services on June 10, 1982, shall be the approved conceptual layout. 2. prior to submitting the final tract map, a revised tentative parcel map shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval reflecting the existing driveway along Stark Street. 3. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder prior to occupancy of the new addition. 4. Compliance with all applicable'City Ordinances. 5. A copy of the -recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. AYES: Webb, Smith, Crosby, Vogelsang NOES: None ABSTAIN: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 82-33 (IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 82-28) Applicant: Mr. Phillip A. Oliver To permit an eight (8) ft. encroachment into the required 110 f t. setback from sectional district line. Property located at 17011 and 17021 "A" Street, zoned QC4 - Highway Commercial District. Staff introduced the proposal and stated that this request is assessed under General Plan Amendment No. 76-3. Michael Lasley, A.I.A. for the project and Phillip A. Oliver, owner of the property, were present to speak in favor of their proposal. The public hearing was opened by Acting Chairman Crosby. Michael Lasley introduced himself to the Board and stated that the proposed professional office building is two stories with sub- terranean parking. He mentioned that this particular layout was designed to eliminate parking in the front of the building and that by the use of additional landscaping, theN��aill be able to completely conceal the parking area from Warner Avenue. The applicant stated he felt the eight foot encroachment into the required 110 foot setback for an open exterior stairway and open exterior landing was necessary as the Precise Plan of Street Alignment for a major utility easement, -7- BZA 6/30/82 .Minutes: H.B.-Board of Zoning Adjustments Juhe- 30, -1982' :Page ,Eight has,reduced,his lot depth on..Warner, Avenue creating,his hardship. The - public hearing was --closed by Acting Chairman Crosby. upon. the Boards review of the applicant's plan submitted, it was the --consensus of all the Board Members that the requested eight (8) foot- encroachment_ into. the required 110 .ft. - setback for the applicants open 'exteri:ox_.stairwav- and- landing- is minimal- and agreed with the applicant_ a_s _to_ _:the Precise Plan -of- Street .Alignment- creating his hardship.',_,_ _. -. ON MOTION_.BY SMITR,AND SECOND-BY-,VOGELSANG, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 8-2-33 (IN, CONJUNCTION. WITH, A.R NO.-.82-28),_ WAS GRANTED WITH FINDINGS, REASONS,_AND CONDITIONS'OF APPROVAL FOLLOWING! BY THE VOTE FOLLOWING: _ FINDINGS AND..REASONS_:- _ 1. The- eight'(8) -foot encroachment -into the required -'110 foot setback for_ -an open exterior -stairway. -and open exterior landing is' -minimal. 2. The -Precise Plan of-_Street"Alignment--along Warner Avenue reduced the applicant',s property -in -size. 3.-,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. 4. Because of"speclal circumstances applicable to the subject property.,,.___including -size,_.. shape,.- topography, ,location, or surroundings{ .the.str-ict,applicat on.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. ; 5. The ,granting of_ a- conditional" exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or'more substantial property rights. 6. The granting of,a conditional_;exception will not be materially detrimental to, the ,public. wel-_fare,. or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 7. The granting,of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the -General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: The.revised conceptual plan received June 17, 1982, shall be the approved layout., In its approval action, the Board of Zoning Adjustments considered the following issues relating to the conceptual plan: -8- BZA . 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Nine - 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 Condition: 1. All Conditions imposed on Administrative Review No. 82-28 shall be applicable to Conditional Exception No. 82-33. AYES: Webb, Vogelsang, Smith, Crosby NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 82-28 (IN CONJUNCTION WITH C.E. NO. 82-33) Applicant: Phillip A. Oliver To permit a 7,500 square foot office building located at 17011 "A" Street, zoned QC4 - Highway Commercial District. This project was previously assessed under General Plan Amendment No. 76-3. The necessary conditions, allowing this proposal to meet the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, were discussed with Mr. Oliver and Mr. Lasley, as called out in the following Conditions of Approval. ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY VOGELSANG, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 82-28 (IN CONJUNCTION WITH C.E. NO. 82-33) WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL IMPOSED AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS: 1. The revised conceptual plot plan received June 17, 1982, shall be the approved layout subject to the following: a. Applicant shall make the following dedications: 1. 2-1/2 feet off of the alley. 2. Parcel No. 167-324-02 only - five feet to "A" Street. 3. 35 foot radius to Warner Avenue and "A" Street. 4. 10 ft. by 10 ft. corner cut-off at Warner Avenue and the alley. b. A landscape, and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. -9- BZA 6/30/82 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 30, 1982 Page Ten C. An elevation plan depicting proposed colors and materials to be used shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. If --above plans comply with the modifications outlined by the Board, said plans shall be approved and made a permanent part of the administrative file. d.- A parcel map shall be filed consolidating parcels No. 167-324-02 and No. 167-324-03 and recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. e. All vehicles access rights shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach. 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..'If roof -top mechanical equipment is used, a mechanical screening plan shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board for review and approval. 2. If general lighting is included in the parking lot, 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. 3. 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. AYES:. Webb, Smith, Vogelsang, Crosby NOES: None ABSTAIN: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. Florence Webb, Acting Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments -10- BZA 6/30/82