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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1984 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent
STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Pierce
MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT,
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 8, 1984 WERE APPROVED AS TRANS-
CRIBED.
AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-10 (Con't. from 2/29/84)
AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-55
AND
USE PERMIT NO. 84-11
Applicant: Mansion Properties, Inc.
C.E. Request - To permit a seven (7) foot encroachment into the required
25 ft. front yard setback.
U.P. Request - To permit remodeling of the Huntington Seacliff Country
Clubhouse.
Chairman Smith introduced the applications.
Staff reiterated reason for continuance of the applications from the
Board Meeting of February 29, 1984. It was stated that additional
time was required to allow the applicant an opportunity to meet with
the homeowners of Seacliff to work out differences of opinion on the
proposed change in location of the main entrance to the Country Club.
Subsequent to today's Board Meeting, the applicant
presented to the staff a preliminary plan showing the driveway entrance
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located approximately mid -point on Palm Avenue providing
a circulation pattern with easy access into all three parking areas.
Upon the Board's review of the preliminary plan, it was noted that
the design has incorporated the use of many large existing trees within the
proposed area for the entrance.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Smith.
Dave Eadie addressed the Board. He submitted a transparent copy show-
ing changes to his plan relative to the entrance and design of the
parking lot after soliciting and receiving input from the concerned
homeowners abutting the Huntington Seacliff Country Club. He felt
that as a result of this process a better buffer area can be achieved
by moving the drive area northerly providing additional parking next
to the homes. Additionally, the change in location of the entrance
to the north will bring about a slight increase in the amount of parking
available as well as the percentage of site landscaping.
Merrill Walstad, 19851 Ocean Bluff, approached the Board stating he
represents many of the homeowners who are in favor of the revised
proposal.
The public hearing was closed.
Conditions for approval were discussed receiving the applicant's
concurrence.
The Board reviewed the information contained in the negative declaration
and considered mitigating measures.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, THE BOARD HAVING FOUND THAT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 83-55, WITH
MITIGATING MEASURES AS IMPOSED ON USE PERMIT'NO. 8.4-�111, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - C.E. NO. 84-10
1. The granting of the conditional exception will not constitute a
grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties
in the vicinity and under identical zone classification.
2. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to
preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
3. The granting of a conditional exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the
same zone classification.
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4. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
5. Existing booster pump station is within public right-of-way.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - C.E. No. 84-10
1. Prior to issuance of building permits, a revised site plan shall
be submitted incorporating the main entrance redesign as submitted
March 6, 1984.
2. Maximum height of proposed wall/fence shall not exceed eight (8)
feet.
3. Cross sections of the wall shall be submitted to the Secretary
of the Board for review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits.
AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - U.P. NO. 84-11
1. The establishment, 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 - U.P. NO. 84-11
1. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
submit the following plans:
a. A revised site plan depicting the modifications described
herein:
1. Main driveway modifications as submitted March 6, 1984.
2. Fire access lanes maintaining a minimum 24 ft. width.
3. Island planters proposed at building entrance circle
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shall be designed to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.
b. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Development
Services and Public Works for review and approval.
c. Rooftop mechanical equipment plan. Said plan shall indicate
screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate
the type of material proposed to screen said equipment.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division and Fire Department.
3. Service roads and fire lanes as determined by the Fire Department
shall be posted and marked.
4. Fire protection system shall be extended into building additions.
5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
6.
Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
7.
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.
8.
if lighting is included in the parking lot, high=pressure sodium
vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside
lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent
properties.
9.
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.
10.
If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall
be installed as approved by the Building Division.
AYES:
Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN: None
USE PERMIT NO. 84-14
Appl.: Circus Vargas
To permit a temporary outdoor event March 11 and 12, 1984. Site location
is 7777 Edinger (Huntington Center)
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The request was introduced by Chairman Smith who informed all concerned
that per Section 15101 of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, this request is categorically exempt, Class. 1.
As the applicant was recently before the Board with the same request, it
was staff's suqqestion that the same conditions be imposed on the new entitle-
ment.
The public hearing was opened with representatives, Yolanda Moran and
Alexis Schreiner, of Circus Vargas present to speak in favor of their
proposal. The Board was informed that a precise plan was submitted
to the Fire Department covering the tent location and parking for the
mobile vehicles connected with the circus satisfying all concerns.
The public hearing was closed by Chairman Smith.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, USE PERMIT NO. 84-14 WAS
GRANTED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS IMPOSED, SUCCEEDED
BY VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, 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:
1. The precise plan received and approved by the Fire Department on
March 1, 1984 shall be the approved layout.
2. All applicable Conditions of Approval imposed on original entitle-
ment February 29, 1984, shall apply.
AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-560
Applicant: Hartge Engineering Corporation
To permit subdivision of one (1) large parcel into two (2) parcels.
Subject property is located at 8171 Garfield.
Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request stating that the
proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 15, under the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
Staff indicated that on the subject parcel there is an existing residence
and garage. If subdivided into two parcels, Parcel 1 *i1-1 be non -conform-
ing as there will be no required parking and,on Parcel 2,there will be
no main building to accommodate the garage. This would create two
parcels in conflict with the zoning ordinance.
Joe Hartge, representing the property owner, addressed the Board. He
stated that the property owner's intent is to have the map approved
so that financing may be obtained.
The applicant was informed that on the final map, prior to recordation,
onsite parking for Parcel 1 must be satisfied and on Parcel 2 the garage
is to be shown as demolished or relocated to Parcel 1. Mr. Hartge stated
that the property owner wishes to demolish the house and garage upon
receipt of financing and construct -single-family residences on the R-3
property. It was stated that no improvements are required on Mora -Kai
Lane as it is a privately operated alley.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-560
WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING:
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 February 10, 1984 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.
3. Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated to City standards.
4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's wate
system at the time said parcel is developed (if such systems exis
within 200 feet of said parcel).
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel is developed (if such systems
exist within 200 feet of said parcel).
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6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcel is developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services.
9. Access rights along Garfield Avenue shall be dedicated to the
City of Huntington Beach.
10. Onsite parking requirement on Parcel 1 shall be satisfied prior
to recordation.
11. Garage on Parcel 2 shall be demolished or relocated to Parcel No. 1
prior to recordation.
AYES:
Godfrey,
Smith, Evans, Vincent
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
Applicant: Auerswald
NO. 84-515(W)
& Sons
To permit a
waiver of
parcel map for consolidation of two (2) parcels
into one (1)
parcel.
Subject property is located at 623-14th Street.
Following introduction of the applicant's request, Chairman Smith stated
that this proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 15, under the Calif-
ornia Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
The waiver of a parcel map is being requested to alleviate an existing
lot line separating a single, -family dwelling from a detached garage.
The applicant wishes to add a room addition.
There was no representation present to confirm that alley dedication
on 14th and 15th Street has been made. As the applicant is proposing
an addition to his garage with an existing five (5) foot rear yard
setback,located in the Townlot Specific Plan Area, after dedication
a use permit application approving setback for the proposed addition
will be required.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-565(W)
WAS CONTINUED ONE WEEK, TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1984, TO RE ---NOTIFY
THE APPLICANT OF THE NECESSITY OF HIS PRESENCE AT THE HEARING, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 84-566
Appl.: Wilshire Development Company
To permit consolidation of lots into one (1) parcel for a retail
building. Subject property is located on Warner Avenue approximately
182 ft. east of Goldenwest on the north side of the street.
Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request and stated that this
proposal, per Section 15115 of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970, is categorically exempt - Class. 15.
This parcel map request is to consolidate numerous encyclopedia lots
adjacent to a commercial shopping center. The property owner, William
Landis, was present prior to the meeting and stated' his concurrence
with the Conditions of Approval. Improvements have been installed
along Warner Avenue. Mr. Landis said that dedication of Warner Avenue
will be made shortly; that some of his property had been taken by
condemnation during redevelopment of the adjacent shopping center.
The parcel map and suggested conditions for approval were reviewed
by the Board.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-566
WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development
Services on February 16, 1984 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.
3. Warner Avenue shall be dedicated to City standards.
4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water
system at the time said parcel is developed.
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel is developed.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcel is developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Departmen
of Development Services.
9. All access rights along Warner Avenue shall be dedicated to the City
of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Board of
Zoning Adjustments.
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AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Vincent, Evans
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
USE PERMIT NO. 84-16
Applicant: RE/MAX of Huntington Beach
To permit a helium balloon in conjunction with a Grand Opening.
Location is 17552 Beach Bouelvard (approximately 225 ft. from Slater
Avenue).
The proposal was introduced by Chairman Smith. This request is categorically
exempt, Class. 1, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
The "special event" is for three days (March 14 thru 16, 1984). The site
plan submitted showing the location of the balloon above Suites "D" and
"E" was reviewed by the Board.
Mary Dell, representing the property owner, was present to answer
questions of the Board.
Conditions for approval were discussed.
ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, USE PERMIT NO. 84-16 WAS GRANTED
WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The proposed 11 ft.,=10 ft. wide, helium balloon shall be secured
to the roof.
2. The balloon shall be removed by noon, March 17, 1984.
3. Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be
approved by the Risk Manager of the City of Huntington Beach prior
to the event.
AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Vincent, Evans
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE
MONDAY MORNING STUDY SESSION ON MARCH 12, 1984, AT 10:00 A.M.
Glen K. Godfrey, Sec to y
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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