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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-11MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1984 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Poe STAFF MEMBER PRESENT: Pierce MINUTES: ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1984 WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans NOES: None ABSENT: Vincent ABSTAIN: Poe REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-11 (Con't. from 3/28/84) Applicant: Mr. DeWayne Brown c/o John Hewitt by Del Chan Co., Inc. To permit the construction of a 20,000 sq..ft. concrete tilt -up office/manufacturing building (southwest corner of Graham and Bolsa). Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request and stated that this proposal is covered by E.I.R. No. 73-16. At the Board meeting of March 28, 1984, upon the Board's review of original plans submitted, internal circulation problems were evident. Consequently, the applicant requested a two -week continuance to rework 'his plan. Mr.'Hewitt and Mr. Brown were both present to speak in favor of their proposal. Mr. Hewitt stated that the retaining wall for the landscape berm is actually 3-1/2 ft. in height above grade. Also, that a meeting was held with the Fire Department wherein it was agreed that the stair -step entrance on to the site would be moved closer to the south west corner. 'The --applicants were informed that at the southwest corner of Bolsa and Graham - on Graham, the adjacent property owner has submitted a,request to the Planning -Commission seeking relief Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Two from utilization of the joint -use reciprocal driveway located on the south side of his property (pre -approved plan) which, if granted would drastically affect the applicants proposal for use of a reciprocal driveway easement agreement on'the north side of the subject site. Necessary width for drive a.sles,with adequate corner turning radius for fire apparatus within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the -building was explained. r-, Staff's suggested conditions for approval were discussed with the applicant. It was felt that the applicants plan substantially complies with the zoning requirements justifying approval of his request. ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-11 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 5, 1984 shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to'issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Development Services and Public Works for review and approval. b. 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. 3. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 4. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven (27) ft. in width and shall be of radius type construction. 5. On -site striping and signage clearly delineating both pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall be provided. 6. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the'Fire Department. 7. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 8. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the H.B. Ordinance Code. -2- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Three 9. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 10. 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. 11. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 15'..The-subject property shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement agreement between the subject site and adjacent properties to the south and west. A copy of the recorded easement shall be submitted to Development Services prior to issuance of building permits. 16. The applicant shall be responsible for modification to traffic signal if improvements to property necessitate. This determination shall be made by the Public Works Department. 17. Prior to installation, fire lanes as determined by the Fire Department shall be posted and marked. AYES: Godfrey, NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Evans, Smith, Poe -3 BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Four USE PERMIT NO. 84-22 -Applicant:. -Mr.-DeWayne Brown -Huntington Harbour -Anglers To permit a parking lot charity bazaar May 5, 1984 - 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The "special event" was introduced by Chairman Smith with Mr. Brown present to respond should the Board Members have concerns. Plans for the event were submitted to the Police Department with no adverse comments or recommendations received. The Board -Members reviewed the site plan submitted -discussing location, -.,flow of traffic within the shopping center, and fire accessways.- ON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, USE PERMIT.-NO.:84-22 WAS APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1.* The plot plan received March 26, 1984, shall'be the approved layout. 2. Signs shall be prohibited within the public right -of -way -area. 3. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. 4. The applicant -shall obtain all necessary electrical permits. 5. Certificate of Insurance -(including Hold -Harmless -Agreement) shall be approved by -the Risk Manager of the City__of_Huntington Beach five-(5) days prior to the event. 6.- All requirements of the Ordinance Code.shall be met. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith; Poe NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-18 Applicant: Mr. Bob Hoxsie To permit construction of a 10;900 sq.-ft. industrial building. Site location is on Gothard-- approximately-135 ft. south of Prodan on -the east side of the street. Following introduction of the applicant's request,.Chairman Smith informed all concerned that this proposal is categorically exempt, -4- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Five Class 3, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Staff informed the Board that the applicant's proposal for the industrial building is for office and warehouse use. Thirteen (13) onsite parking spaces are shown on his plan in lieu of fourteen (14) spaces required. It was suggested that as the site exceeds the eight percent landscape requirement, that the parking layout be extended to include one more parking space moving the proposed adjacent landscape planter farther east. Fire requirements were discussed with Mr. Hoxie. As it was determined that an on -site fire hydrant would be required, it was explained to the applicant that when fire protection facilities are to be installed by the developer, such facilities including all surface access roads are to be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. Conditions, incorporating development standards required within the M-1 District, were discussed. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-18 WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Fourteen parking spaces. b. ,Relocation of trash area. C. Statistical information corrected. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Development Services and Public Works for review and approval. b. 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. 3. This approval is granted for a 1,035 sq. ft. office and 9,865 sq. ft.•warehousc. Any modification or expansion to these areas, or change of use, shall require additional parking and approval of a site plan amendment. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division and Fire Department. -5- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Six 5. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two (2) inches. 6. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven (27) feet in width and shall be of radius type construction. 7. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 12. 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.,. 13. Onsite fire hydratns shall be provided specified by the Fire Department. AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Poe NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-21 Applicant: Mola-Development Corporation in number and locations To permit a model home complex with sales office per TT 11870 and C.U.P. No. 81-34 within the Seabridge Specific Plan located on the southeast corner of Adams Avenue and Beach Boulevard. 1 The site plan depicting the location for the five (5) sales models and sales office at 8072 Bridgeport was viewed by the Board. Areas of access via improved roadways, security fencing, and parking avail- . able for visitors was reviewed. -6- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Seven While discussing conditions for approving the marketing of the condominiums, it was felt by all of the Board Members that the surety bond,guarantying,compliance with all provisions of the Code and the Huntington Beach Building Code, should be increased as denoted in the following conditions imposed for the sales office and model complex for the planned residential development. ON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-21 WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual plot plan dated March 28, 1984, shall be the approved layout. 2. A landscape and irriation plan complying with Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services and Public -Works for review and approval prior to final inspection. 3. A plan delineating various directional signs, landscaping and irrigation, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Department of Development Services and Public Works and installed prior to final inspection. 4. Project identification (subdivision directional) sign shall comply with Article 976 (Sign Code) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.. 5. All roads (including fire access) shall be of hard surface, all weather construction meeting Public Works requirements and installed prior to combustible construction. 6. All access roads shall extend within a minimum of 150 feet to the farthest point of the exterior perimeter of the model homes. 7. All water lines and fire hydrants shall be installed and approved by the Fire Department prior to issuance of permits for any temporary or permanent structures. 8. Security fencing, gates, locking devices, ingress and egress from streets and parking areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire and Police Departments prior to issuance of. building permits. 9. The office use shall be discontinued within 30 days following sale of the last onsite unit. A surety bond of $5,000 shall be posted with the City for the sales office and model home complex to guarantee compliance with all provisions of the code and the Huntington Beach Building Code. Such model homes shall only serve the tract specified in subject administrative review application. -7- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Eight 10. Sales office shall not be converted or expanded into a general business office. 11. Fire lanes as determined by the Fire Department shall be posted and signed. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-569(W) Applicant: Mr. Robert Stark To permit a parcel map waiver consolidating two parcels into one. Site location is 16842 Bayview Drive. Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request and stated that this proposal is categorically exempt, per Section 15115 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Staff informed the Board that the strip of land consisting of Lot 8, without direct access to a public street and less square footage than required by Code for an R-1 parcel,was acquired by the applicant from the Huntington Harbour Corporation. Prior to -purchase by the applicant, the Planning Commission on January 19, 1965 approved Use Variance No. 7820 for Tract No. 5829, with a provision that the strip of land was to be sold to the individual adjacent property owners. The applicant is requesting lot consolidation prior to obtaining building permits) to construct-. an addition to his single-family dwelling. Upon review of the applicant's plat map, with no dedication or improve- menls required, it was felt that the following finding was evident to ustify a waiver of the parcel map requirement for the requested lot consolidation. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, WAIVER OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-569(W).WAS GRANTED WITH FINDING, CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: FINDING FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed consolid ation complies with the requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood and water drainage control, appropriate and approved public roads, sewer and water facilities environmental protection, and other requirements of Article 992 of the Subdivision section of the Ordinance Code. -8- BZA 4/11/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments April 11, 1984 Page Nine CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. 90he plat map received by the Department of Development Services on February 24, 1984 shall be the approved layout. 2. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 3. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City Clerk's Office, and have recorded with -the Orange County Recorder's Office, a certificate of compliance in conjunction with the approved plat map. A copy of the recorded certificate of compliance and plat map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services prior to issuance of building permits on the subject property. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Poe NOES: None ABSTAIN: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE MONDAY MORNING STUDY SESSION ON APRIL 16, 1984 AT 10:00 A.M. Glen R. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments -9- BZA 4/11/84