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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1984 - 1:30 P.M. 'BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Pierce, Poe MINUTES: ON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY SMITH, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1984 WERE APPROVED AS TRANS- CRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Vincent, Evans NOES: None ABSTAIN: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 84-31 Applicant: Cambro Manufacturing Co. To permit a commercial coach as expansion of existing use. Site location is at 7601 Clay Avenue. Following introduction of the applicant's request, Chairman Smith stated that this proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 1, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. The Zoning Ordinance allows expansion of an existing use by utilization of a coach, trailer, module, etc. subject to review and approval of a Use Permit application. The applicant is proposing to expand his office with a coach to be located approximately twenty (20) feet from the front property line. An aerial photograph showing the proposed location was displayed to the Board Members. Staff feels landscaping along the entrance to the coach and on both ends of the structure should be implemented. Additionally, that the existing,:chainlink fence located between the proposed location for the coach and front property line does not provide adequate screening. It is felt that a landscape buffer should be installed. The public hearing was opened by Chairman Smith. Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Two Dick Hammond, General Manager of Cambro Manufacturing, was present to speak in favor of their proposal. He stated that they need additional temporary office space for their Sales Department pending an addition to their main structure. The opening from the mobile home entering into the main structure, was discussed. It was felt that an exterior overhead fire sprinkler should be installed over the doorway. Conditions for approval were discussed. ON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY GODFREY, USE PERMIT NO. 84-31 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, 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. 4. Huntington Beach Ordinance Code - Section 9730.30 allows for temporary expansion of an existing use. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan and floor plan received and dated April 25, 1984, shall be the approved layout for the office expansion only. 2. Landscaping shall be provided along the entrance and ends of the office expansion structure. Said landscaping may be in planter boxes but shall not extend into the driveway area. 3. The existing landscaped area between the front property line and proposed office expansion structure shall be modified to provide a landscape buffer to -screen the coach from street view. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan depicting the above landscape conditions for review and approval by the departments -2- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Three of Public Works and Development Services. 5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation system shall be completed within thirty (30) days of occupancy. 6. This approval is valid for a period of five (5) years expiring May 16, 1989. 7. An exterior overhead fire sprinkler shall be installed over doorway on side of 89,000 sq. ft. building on Clay Avenue as delineated on site plan dated April 25, 1984, prior to occupancy. AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-4 Applicant: Mr. Ronald Sher To permit an amendment to an approved site plan; no additional square footage. Site location is 18501 - 18691 Main Street (Loehmann's Five Points Plaza). Following introduction of the applicant's request, Chairman Smith informed all concerned that this proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 1, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. The applicant is requesting approval of Site Plan Amendment No. 84-4 for the Five Points remodel created by the necessity for a storm drain easement to be located near the corner of Delaware and Ellis. The applicant is requesting that the reduction of 2,360 square feet from Building "5" be relocated to Building "E" allowing them to maintain the same gross leasable area as originally approved on their original entitlement. Staff is recommending approval, covering only the areas of concern, pending receipt of a revised parking layout showing no more than forty (40) percent compact parking spaces on which basis approval was granted. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-4 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. This approval allows relocation of additional building area from west of Building "5"-to Building "E" as indicated on the site plan received and dated April 18, 1984. 2. All conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 84-5 and Conditional Exception No. 84-3 shall apply. 3. No other structures shall be permitted. -3- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Four 4. Revised parking lot layout shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Board depicting a minimum of 788 spaces as previously approved and no more than 40 percent may be provided in compact spaces. Said plan shall enumerate total -spaces and number provided as regular, compact, and handicap. AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-5 Applicant: Mr. Erdem Denktas To permit a 13 x 14 sq. ft. storage room addition to an approved plan. Property is located at 16871 Beach Boulevard. Chairman Smith introduced the applicant's request and stated that this proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 1,-under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. - Upon'the Board's review of the amended site plan it was noted that although the proposed storage area would eliminate one (1) parking space, parking and setback requirements would not be -affected. It was felt by all of the Board Members that the proposed revision would not constitute a substantial change. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-5 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. This approval is to allow -the storage addition as indicated on the conceptual site plan received and dated April 24, 1984. 2. All conditions of approval of Use'Permit No. 83-62 shall apply. 3. No other structures shall be permitted. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-573 Applicant: Beach Front Properties To permit consolidation of three (3) lots into two (2) lots. Subject property is located at 206, 208, 210 - 22nd Street in the Townlot Specific Plan area. -4- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Five The applicant's request was introduced by Chairman Smith who stated that this proposal is categorically exempt, Class. 15, under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Staff informed the Board Members that a telephone call was received from the applicant stating that he was unable to attend the meeting but concurred with the Conditions of Approval. The parcel map proposing consolidation of two 25 ft. lots and one 20 ft. lot into one 30 ft. and one 40 ft. in width lots was viewed by the Board. It was the feeling of all of the Board Members that the parcel map was prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and Article 993 of the Ordinance Code. ON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-573 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED AS FOLLOWS, SUCCEEDED BY VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision creating two lots from three lots for purposes of building single-family dwellings 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 of Townlot Specific Plan Area, allowing single-family dwellings, 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: 1. The revised tentative parcel map received by the Department of Development Services on April 27, 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. The alley shall be dedicated to City standards. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcels are developed (if such -5- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments_ May 16, 19814 Page Six systems exist within 200 feet of said parcels). 5. 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)-. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the"time=said parcel is developed. 7. Compliance•with all applcable,City Ordinances.` 8. A copy of'the recorded -'parcel map -shall be`filed'with the - Department of Development Services. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN:_ -None. ADMINISTRATIVE - 'REVIEW -NO. 84-19 Applicant: Mr. Raymond R. Riba1 To permit a 7,"467'sq.­ft. addition to an existing building -and reduction of -site frontage for pending parcel map. Subject property is located at -the northwest -,corner -of Magnolia Street and ,Adams Avenue . . _ Chairman`Smith introduced -the applicant's request'and'stated-that this proposal is categorically-exempt,:Clas_s..-1, under the California Environmental Quality'Act;of '1970: This request' is to add ari `addition ,-to an exist"ing -building,_ within a shopping center which was established -.a -number _of:'years_ a go and to reduce the 'site ; frontage. -'_'The _necessity "for ;the -applicant to file a tentative -parcel map, subsequent"to Board approval; allowing legal configuration of,the property -was explained. Upon staff s 'valuation of the proposal it was,-determined•that the entire site is short 500 sq. ft.--of landscaping. Possible areas, providing six. (6) percent of -total ,site, where_landscaping-,could occur were discussed. This- articular site -.is .4ithin.an-integrated shopping -center wherein each parcel shares ingress/egress and circulation..- It.was_stated that a revised parking layout was necessary to create a new method of circulation and incorporate compact parking and additional landscaping. The Fire -Department -has -indicated that onsite fire -hydrants are requiredfor areas of the perimeter not located within.150 feet of a fire"hydrant. Mrs. Jodyne Roseman, property owner, was present and explained that as Albertson's (located within the center) is not under their owner- ship, they have no control over their parking or landscaping but that they would agree to.comply with improvements related to their own property. -6 BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Seven Conditions for approval were discussed with Mrs. Roseman. ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-19 WAS GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE FOLLOWING: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan and floor plans received and dated March 19, 1984 shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall obtain approval of a parcel map. Said map shall be recorded prior to final inspection. 3. 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 covering Assessor's Parcels No's. 153-243-09, 26, 28, and 29. 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. C. Revised parking lot layout to create a more efficient circulation pattern including compact parking spaces and minimum landscape requirement covering Assessor's Parcels No'S. 153-243-09, 26, 28, and 29. 4. Landscaping shall comply with S.9792.10 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 6. Onsite.fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 7. An automatic fire sprinkler system for entire building shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. -7- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984- Page Eight 8. Proposed structure shall be architecturally, -compatible with existing structure. 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. If foil -type insulation i.s to be -used, a fire' retardant- type .shall be installed as approved by the Building Division -.,- AYES: Godfrey, Evans, -Smith, Vincent' NOES: None ABSTAIN:,- None - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-27 Applicant: HCH & Associates To permit a 50,000+. sq. ft.-officebuilding to.be located­on.Bolsa Avenue (south side of,street)• within the Lusk_-Indust-rial.Park.- Following introduction of the applicant's proposal, Chairman Smith informed all concerned that -this request.is covered by.:E.I.R.- 73-16. Staff informed the Board Members that at last week's board meeting a lot line adjustment (No. 84-2) was approved which created the applicant's flag shape -lot.--.This particular lot--wi-1,1 serve employee parking and company vehicles.of-the-telephone company -within the commercial development. Points of concern were depicted and discussed with Glen Koorhan and Joseph Hartge i.e. tandum parking -,-which is- not ,allowed by.= Code, . location of trash --enclosure felt -too -close to'parking of -automobiles, turn around area felt to be.inadequate,-and incorrect width shown for compact parking allowing overhang.- Ciculation between -both_ sites was viewed by the Board.-' 253_parking spaces -were provided (90 spaces over Code requirement). With the above concerns satisfied,it was felt that the parcel would be self -sufficient -later on should -the lot line adjustment be removed, justifying approval of Administrative Review-No._84-27.- - ON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-27 WAS'GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND VOTE-FOLLOWING:- -8- BZA 5/16/84 1 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Nine CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated April 16, 1984 shall be the approved layout with the following modification: a. compact spaces shall be 8' x 15' with no overhang. 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 m reening 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. Service roads and fire lanes as determined by the Fire Department shall be posted and marked. 5. ' Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven (27) ft. in -width and shall be of radius type construction. 6. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 8. 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. 9. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 10. 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, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. 11. 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- BZA 5/16/84 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Ten 12.. The subject property shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement between the subject site and adjacent properties. A copy of''the recorded driveway;easement-shall be submitted to the Department`of'Development Services prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Godfrey, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-32- = _ Applicant:, Alfred Robinson, M:D. To permit a Radiological Treatment Center. Proposed location is 19671 Beach Boulevard (SBE-Building): Chairman -Smith introduced the proposal and stated that this request is categorically exempt, Class.-1,'-ufider the California Environmental Quality Act-of-1970. = Staff informed"the Board that the original project was conditioned by the Board of Zoning Adjustments that there would be no retail or medical uses allowed in the"building because'the-parking ratio could not be'satisfied.' A-letter.was received from"the,applicant's representative outlining the-doctor's proposed -operation: -In addition to himself, he intends to hire two employees to work in the 1,500 sq. ft. space. Five (5) parking spaces are required with three (3) spaces being used 100'percent of the time for -professional office -use. Medical use.would 'require-8.57'parking-spaces. = The Board Members had concerns•with`the fact that the owner of the building was originally told no medical use allowed, radiological activity (storage and handling), -was this particular facility suitable for use of this type of equipment, permits required, etc. As there" was' no one present to respond to the -concerns of the Board Members, Administrative Review No. 84-32 was'continued.--. - . ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-12 WAS CONTINUED'ONE WEEK; TO THE MEETING OF MAY 23, 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: 'Godfrey,- Evans,- Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIIN: None ACTION FOR RECONSIDERATION USE PERMIT NO. 84-24 ADD icant: Dr. John F. Pelochino To permit a restaurant addition to an existing building to be located -10- BZA 5/16/84 11 Minutes: H.B. Board of Zoning Adjustments May 16, 1984 Page Eleven at 19471 Beach Boulevard. Staff reiterated that on May 9, 1984, the applicant's original request for a proposed restaurant was denied by the Board as this use was not felt to be proper for this particular site due to circulation, parking, etc. Dr. Pelochino is requesting to come back to the Board with a revised plan with a new use felt to be more appropriate for the site. ON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, RECONSIDERATION ACTION WAS APPROVED FOR REHEARING ON MAY 30, 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Godfrey, Smith, Evans, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: None THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE MONDAY MORNING STUDY SESSION ON MAY 21, 1984 AT 10:00 A.M. Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments -11- BZA 5/16/84