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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1S84 - 1:30 P:M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Strange, Poe
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 26, 1984
APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: Tentative Parcel Map No. 84-587
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-587
Applicant: Charles H. Bollman
A request to permit the consolidation of two (2) lots on property
located at 7151 Garfield Avenue (North side of street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970:
Michael Strange reported a letter had been received from the
applicant, Charles H. Bollman, requesting a thirty (30) day
continuance.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 84-587 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1984, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang, Vincent
Jim Vincent arrived at the meeting at this time.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-63 (UP 84-76) (Continued from 10/31/84)
Applicant: Donna Oliveira/Stephen F. Downs
A request to permit recreation and leisure areas to consist of
enclosed area (15%) and to allow remaining area to be satisfied by
existing development plan which provides private patios, balconies,
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and common open space in an apartment complex. Subject property is
located at 5101 Dunbar Drive (North side of street approximately
490 feet East of Bolsa Chica Road).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff included Findings for Denial and Findings for Approval on this
project for decision of the Board. This project had been discussed
extensively at the previous meeting so the Public Hearing was opened
by Daryl Smith.
Donna Oliveira was present to represent the applicant, Stephen F.
Downs, and Ken Moody also spoke since he had been the builder of the
project. The Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 84-63 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Granting of existing open space exception will not reduce the
required total open space area.
2. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: `
1. A revised site plan and floor plan shall be submitted depicting
the modifications described herein:
a. Deletion of Parking Spaces 9 and 10.
b. Proposed recreation room deleted and retained as garage
spaces.
c. Twenty -foot (201) wide West side yard shall be designated
and provided as open space leisure area for proposed unit.
d. Providing forty -two-inch (4211) high fence around patio area.
e. Existing second stairway may remain.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
3. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures:
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4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
5. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off site facility equipped to handle them:
6. 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).
7. If foil -type insulation, is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
USE PERMIT NO. 84-76 (CE 84-63) (Cont. from 10/31/84)
Applicant: Stephen F. Downs
A request to permit a one (1) unit addition to an existing fourplex
to comply with apartment regulations subject to approval of
Conditional Exception No. 84-63. Subject property is located at
5101 Dunbar Drive (North side of street approximately 490 feet East
of Bolsa Chica Road).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class K-2,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1S70.
Michael Strange introduced the request and covered Staff's concerns
on the project: As stated previously, this application had been
covered in the earlier meeting before continuance.
The Public Hearing was opened and Donna Oliveira was present to
represent the owner, Stephen F. Downs. Ms. Oliveira had no further
questions and the Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY EVANS, USE PERMIT NO. 84-76 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
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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 the conditional 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. Conditional Exception No. 84-63 was granted to allow the
existing open space to satisfy the Apartment Standards open
space requirements.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. A revised site plan and floor plan shall be submitted depicting
the modifications described herein:
a. Deletion of Parking Spaces ° and 10.
b. Proposed recreation room deleted and retained as garage
spaces.
c. Twenty -foot (201) wide Pest side yard shall be designated
and provided as open space leisure area for proposed unit.
d. Providing forty-two inch (4211) high fence around patio area.
e. Existing second stairway may remain.
2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
3. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
5. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and
other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off site facility equipped to handle them.
6. 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
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under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of
acoustical engineering, with the application for building
permit(s).
7. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-65
Applicant: Lois E. Pascal
A request to permit a reduction of size of enclosed parking space
from 18' x 19' to 15-1/2' x 19' at 8451 Friesland Drive (North side
of street approximately 65 feet West of Newland Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff presented findings on this request and a discussion followed.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and it was determined the
applicant was not present. The Public Hearing was left open.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY SMITH, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 64-65 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1984, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-75
Applicant: Signal Landmark, Inc.
A request to permit an 8,430 Square Foot retail commercial building
on a vacant parcel in an existing commercial center at 19720 Beach
Boulevard (East side of Beach Boulevard at Utica Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970:
Staff presented a report on this project concerning drives in the
Shopping Center, and Bill Walkup was present to represent the
applicant, Signal Landmark. Daryl Smith stressed the fact that no
signs were being approved in this process.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-75 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
October 11, 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. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
5. The use of this building is restricted to use as a furniture
and/or appliance store. Any modification, expansion, or change
of use shall require new entitlement:
E. All signs shall comply with the planned sign program and
Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
7. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
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
off site facility equipped to handle them:
10. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure
sodium vapor lamps stall 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. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and
adjacent properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder and a copy filed
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with the Department of Development Services prior to issuance
of building permits.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-76
Applicant: Public Warehouse, Inc.
A request to permit warehouse facility - Conversion at later date to
office structure - on property located on the South side of Bolsa
Avenue approximately 214 feet East of Graham Street.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 80-18.
Mike Strange presented information relative to this project which
was followed by a general discussion. Fire Department's concern was
the width of drives for fire lanes.
The applicant's representative, Jim Church, presented renderings for
the Board's viewing. Mr. Church stated there would be a parking
recess to accommodate two cars where columns had been located. -
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY VINCENT, WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE
APPLICANT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-76 WAS CCNTINUED WITH NO SET
DATE UNTIL TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PROBLEMS COULD BE RESOLVED, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-77
Applicant: Jess F. Perez
A request to permit a 6,000 Square Foot Restaurant at 19810 Beach
Boulevard (East side of Beach Boulevard at Utica Street in Newland
Center).
This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 82-20:
Staff presented the subject of driveways into and through the
shopping center, specifically those between Burger King and the
proposed Spire's Restaurant. It was determined a new site plan
would have to be submitted reflecting changes in the drives. -
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-77 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Site plan circulation and parking to be approved by Public
Works Department and Development Services.
b. Trash enclosure has to meet with the approval of Fire
Department.
Z. 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. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
S.
Prior to
final inspection,
Tentative Parcel Map No. 84-595
shall be
recorded.
6.
An automatic
fire sprinkler
system shall be approved and
installed
pursuant to Fire
Department regulations.
7.
All signs
shall comply with
Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance
Code.
8.
Proposed
structures shall be
architecturally compatible with
existing
structures.
9. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
10. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
11. 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:
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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 irrevocable reciprocal
driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and
adjacent properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder and a copy filed
with the Department of Development Services prior to issuance
of building permits.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-78 (Negative Declaration No. 84-42)
Applicant: C. J. Bonner
A request to permit a mini -warehouse facility at 7611 Talbert Avenue
(North side of street approximately 975 feet East of Gothard Street).
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 84-42.
Staff reported that corner cutoffs on buildings had not been shown
on site plan to meet Ordinance Code. Tom Poe said the applicant had
new site plans to present but, after discussion, the Board felt the
plans needed to be plan checked.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, AND WITH CONCURRENCE OF
THE APPLICANT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-78 WAS CONTINUED TO THE
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-80
Applicant: Susan Kline
A request to permit temporary sign for two (2) periods of ninety
(90) days from November to January and June to August in conjunction
with new school and grand opening. Subject property is located at
20800 Beach Boulevard (East side of Beach Boulevard North of Atlanta
Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 12,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
After Staff's introduction to subject, Glen Godfrey stated he would
not be opposed to granting the request for only sixty (60) days, not
the one hundred eighty (180) as requested.
The applicant, Ms. Susan Kline, made her presentation concerning the
project.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-80 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The requested 4' x 12' temporary sign may be permitted for a
maximum of ninety (90) days during the fall of 1984 and ninety
(90) days during the summer of 1985:
2. Dates of sign posting shall be submitted to the Secretary of
the Board prior to installation.
AYES: Evans, Smith, Vincent
NOES: Godfrey
ABSENT: Vogelsang
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-600
Applicant___liar tge_EnSineerin$_ Company
A request to permit two (2) parcel subdivision. Subject property is
located on East side of Metzler Lane approximately 745 feet South of
centerline of Slater Avenue.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 84-41.
Staff introduced findings and conditions for approval cf this
project and the Board concurred. The applicant, Joe Hartge, was
present and agreed to the conditions.
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UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 84-600 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR AFPRCVAL:
1. The proposed subdivision of two (2) parcels for purposes of
industrial use is in conformance 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 community business
district allowing 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 constructed in compliance with standards 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 Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of
Development Services on October 23, 1984, shall be the approved
layout (with the amendments as noted thereon).
2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department
of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed (if
such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s).
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed (if
such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s).
S. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcel(s) is/are developed.
6. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
7. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services.
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8. Vehicular rights to Metzler Lane shall be dedicated to the City
of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Board
of Zoning Adjustments.
9. A fifteen foot (151) wide storm drain easement along the
eastern property line shall be dedicated to the City of
Huntington Beach.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Vincent
ABSENT: Vogelsang
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1201
Applicant: Jeff Fracker
A request to permit two (2) lot consolidation and parcel map
waiver. Subject property is located at 921 Thirteenth Street
(Northwest corner of Thirteenth Street and Park Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff made the standard recommendations for parcel map waiver and
the applicant, Jeff Fracker, agreed to the conditions and to
granting the City a 2-1/2 foot additional alley easement.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 84-1201 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed consolidation 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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of
Development Services on October 23, 1984, shall be the approved
layout (with the amendments as noted thereon):
2. 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.
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AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 64-24
Applicant: Foster -Walters, Inc.
A request to permit 752 Square Foot addition and exterior remodel to
existing automobile sales agency at 17331 Beach Boulevard (West side
of Beach Boulevard approximately 630 feet North of Slater Avenue).
Mike Strange stressed that only the portions of the plans in
"clouded" areas was being presented for approval. The applicant,
R. Foster, was present and agreed to the conditions.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 84-24 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLCWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The clouded areas shown on the site plan, floor plans, and
elevations received and dated October 22, 1984, shall be the
approved layout to Use Permit No. 84-20'.
2. The proposed structures and existing structures shall be
architecturally compatible.
3. All previous conditions of Use Permit No. 84-20 stall be
applicable.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
There was no further business to be discussed so the meeting was
adjourned to the pre -review meeting on Monday, November 12, 1984, at
10:00 A.M.
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Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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