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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-01-11MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY• 11, 1984- 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Pierce MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EVANS AND,SECOND BY GODFREY, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1984 WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES:, None ABSTAIN; None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.,83-73 Applicant: Mr. William Mitchell To permit,an existing office and hotel. Subject property is located at 307 Main:Street. Chairman Smith introduced the applicant.'s request and stated that this request is categorically exempt, Class. 1 under the Califonria Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970. Secretary Godfrey reiterated the reason for continuance of Administrative Review No. 83-73 from the Board Meeting of January 4, 1984; a request 'to,reinstitute the second floor of a building back to temporary use 'as a hotel for a maximum period of three (3) years. The subject property is located in District 5 of the Downtown Specific Plan. As the applicant was not present at the meeting of January 41 1984, it was felt he should be afforded another opportunity to be present to hear concerns of the Board with regard to seismic safety and be able to respond to the condition to be imposed that the hotel, prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, comply with all local and State Fire Codes. Secretary Godfrey further stated that when the "Notice of Hazard" classification was issued on -the building by the City, the building Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 11, 1984 Page Two was inspected subject to Chapter 17.16 and was classified as an excessive hazard. This Chapter states that all buildings classified as an excessive hazard shall be improved or removed within one (1) year after date of certification of the City's Coastal Plan. The applicant was not present. Discussion ensued. It was felt that the Condition that the complete building meet the Fire Codes would satisfy concerns for safety to the public. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-73 WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The approval of A.R. No. 83-73 is to be viewed as a temporary use of property for a maximum of three (3) years or until one year after certification of the City's local coastal plan, whichever occurs first. 2. During this approval period, the building shall be retrofitted to satisfy seismic safety requirements and convert by Use Permit to a permitted use of District 5 of the Downtown Specific Plan. 3. The applicant's participation agreement for future parking dated October 18, 1983, shall become a part of this approval. 4. Prior to expiration of this approval, the second floor shall be brought into Building Code compliance. 5. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the entire building shall comply with the Fire Code. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-50 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-82 Applicant: Mr. Ronald. 'Sher To permit the renovation of exterior facades of existing buildings, the addition of 33,080 sq. ft. of new retail space, up -grading of parking and landscaping and joint use of parking spaces. Subject property is located at 18500 - 18700 Main Street. Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request with I4ir. Sher present to speak in favor of his proposal. -2- BZA 1/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 11, 1984 Page Three Secretary Godfrey outlined the applicant's request and stated that the plan submitted was reviewed by staff who are in support of modernization to the shopping center. The elevations and architecture, as submitted are very good which will upgrade the area in addition to the new shopping center previously approved across the street with construction starting shortly. The parking has been analyzed which appears toineet the parking requirements with the possibility of some joint use agreements if necessary. Mr. Godfrey cited a problem with the parking layout with the possibility of a conflict of traffic in the driveway throat which has been addressed to the applicant and his architect. Additional landscaping is to be provided with special architectural treatment to be provided on the rear building walls on Ellis and Delaware as well as Main Street. Staff's suggested conditions for approval were discussed in depth with the applicant. Comments of the Board Members covered the need for more perimeter landscaping, possibly in. a phasing process, with a key area in need of improvements being the northwest corner back along Ellis and Delaware and on Delaware; no sidewalk proposed in the public right- of-way; that the site plan does not show the location of the existing traffic signal which will require modification by the applicant if the driveway is changed; dedication required; consolidation of lot lines via a parcel map; and that fire lanes may require enlargement upon review of a dimensioned site plan with the proposed additional retail building requiring sprinklering. Ron Sher addressed the Board. He stated it is their intention at this point to do most of the improvements immediately with some phasing in the shopping center. Not all buildings will be constructed immediately. They wish to first upgrade the parking lot, increase parking, and improve -circulation for their tenants and patrons. Additional lighting is proposed to prevent vandalism, increased landscaping and architectural treatment are proposed for the rear of the building. Their intention is to make it a first-class shopping center. Mr. Sher felt that by adding the required six-foot landscaping along the frontage of the center might decrease the parking. He stated his willingness to comply with all necessary requirements of the Code. He did state he had not given any consideration to putting in a sidewalk as there is very little foot traffic, although it has increased somewhat since the installation of the traffic signal. It was the feeling of all of the Board Members that the applicant should meet with staff in an effort to resolve concerns prior to submittal of a dimensioned site plan. The applicant was informed of the possibility that a conditional exception, upon review of a dimensioned site plan, may be necessary permitting a reduction in the six foot perimeter landscape requirement. Mr. Sher concurred with a one -week continuance of his application. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-50 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-82 WERE CONTINUED ONE WEEK, TO THE JANUARY 18, 1984 MEETING BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -3- BZA 1/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 11, 1984 Page Four AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-86 Applicant: Donco & Sons, Inc. To permit modernization of non -conforming station. Subject site is located at 18972 Beach Boulevard. Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's proposal and stated that per Section 15101, this request is categorically exempt, Class. 1, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Secretary Godfrey informed all concerned that this request is to renovate anexisting service station located at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. The applicant is proposing a new facia on the building carrying out Arco's,theme of colors. The site is presently non -conforming as it does not meet the landscape requirements of Article 979 of the Huntington Beach.Ordinance Code. Additionally, a freestanding sign, located at the corner of Beach and Garfield,_is nonconforming which should have been removed in 1979. The fact that a traffic signal control box is located within the corner was discussed with the applicant. The applicant was informed that one (1) major identification sign is allowed. This identif ication sign -shall be located in a landscaped area not to exceed a height of ten .(10) feet. An identification sign may also contain change panels for fuel pricing only, provided that no detached pricing signs are placed on the site. If detached.pricing signs are placed on the site, the major identification sign shall contain only the*name or symbol of the business and shall not contain change panels, or exceed forty (40) square feet per face.. -If pricing information is to be included on the major identification-sign,.-the.sign shall not exceed fifty (50) sq. ft. per face. The applicant was informed that if he felt the traffic signal control box created a visual problem for signage he could apply for a special sign permit, otherwise,he would have to comply with Article 948 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Mr. Dick Kohler, of Arco, addressed the Board. He said he was not sure whether*or not the traffic signal control box would be a problem. He was informed he could provide on each street detached signs for the purpose of providing pricing information with a maximum height of each such sign not exceeding seven (7) feet from.ground level. Such signs not to exceed five (5) feet in width. The Board emphasized that a "mini-market"was not a permitted use without the approval of the Planning Commission. Mr. Kohler said a "mini -market" is not being proposed at'this_time although they do intend to have two vending machines for the sale of soft drinks and candy. I- I -4- BZA 1/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments January 11, 1984 Page Five Staff's recommended conditions of approval received the applicant's concurrence. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 83-86 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The elevations and colored renderings received December 16, 1983 shall be the approved layout. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted reflecting compliance with S.9482.1.1 - Landscaping. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the departments of Development Services and Public Works for review and approval landscape and irrigation plans complying with 5.9482.1.1. 4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation system shall be completed prior to final inspection. 5. The major identification sign shall be removed or altered to comply with Article 948 within ninety (90) days. 6. All signs shall comply with Articles 948 and 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 7. The site shall be restricted to servicing of automobiles and sale of automobile related products. A "mini -market" shall not be permitted without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincnet NOES: None ABSTAIN: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE MONDAY MORNING STUDY SESSION ON JANUARY 16, 1984. 1 Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments -.5- BZA 1/11/84