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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B=6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1984 - 1:30 P.M.
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Evans, Zelefsky, Smith, Poe, Godfrey
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Pierce
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-65 (Cont. from 11/7/84)
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 511-
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported the applicant had purchased this property with a
portion of the Master Bedroom extending into the garage area. The
applicant is attempting to sell the property and needs the variance
and permits to cover this addition.
The Public Hearing had remained open from the previous meeting and
the applicant's representative, Mindy Christensen, was present.
Ms. Christensen stated the residence was built prior to 1976' There
was no one else present to speak so the Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 84-65 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, which includes the increased setback for side -entry
garages, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance is
found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by
other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone
classifications.
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2. Site provides driveway length capable of serving parking needs
for two (2) tandem spaces.
3. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 84-65 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated October 22,
1984, shall be the approved layout.
2. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
3. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the 1979 Uniform Building Code.
AYES: Evans, Poe, Smith, Zelefsky
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-78 (N. D. 84-42) (Cont.' from 11/7/84)
Applicant: C. J. Bonner Corporation
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 the plans which had been submitted on November 7,
1984, reflected minor changes but revisions are still needed to show
relocation of trash area, two (2) enclosed parking spaces for
caretaker's cars, corner cutoffs, etc.
The applicant's representative; Brian Dahn, was present.
UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY SMITH, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 84-42 WAS APPROVED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Poe, Smith, Evans, Zelefsky
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
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UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY SMITH, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-78 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting modifications
described herein:
a. Location of trash area.
b. Two (2) enclosed parking spaces'for caretaker.
c. Parallel spaces shall be standard size.
d. Ten foot (10') corner cutoffs of buildings located at
intersection of driveways.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a
parcel map consolidating southerly twenty-two feet (22') of
Lots 53 to 65 and Lots 66 to 169. Said map shall be recorded
prior to final inspection of Block 5 of Tract 171.
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.
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.
4. Special architectural treatment shall be provided on the rear
building walls. Such treatment is subject to approval by the
Department of Development Services.
5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
6. The development shall comply with Fire Regulation No. 414.
7. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
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8. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet
(27') in width and shall be of radius type construction.
9. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
10. There shall be no outside storage.
11. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
12. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
13. tow -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. If foil -type insulation is to be used; a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
19. Security gates shall be subject to Fire Department review and
approval.
AYES: Poe, Smith; Evans; Zelefsky
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-66
Applicant: Timothy Wilkes; AIA
A request to permit a seven foot (7') high wall to encroach 7'-4"
into the required fifteen foot (15') front yard setback and to
encroach five feet (5') into the required five foot (5') setback
from a public easement and continue along said easement for a
distance of thirty-four feet (34'), 2) a 9''0" wall to encroach
5'-4" into the fifteen foot (151) front yard setback; and 3) a
portion of a garage to encroach 1'-1" into the twenty-two foot (22')
garage setback (approximately 13 Square Foot encroachment) at
3302 Venture Drive (South side of street approximately forty-five
feet (45') East of Typhoon Lane).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption; Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff explained this property is located on Huntington Harbour
waterway and adjacent to a park. The hardship is established since
the Coastal Commission requires a five foot (5') public walkway
along water side of lot; the park has a ten foot (10') easement; and
the lot is an irregular shape.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and Timothy Wilkes, the
applicant, was present. Mr. Wilkes agreed to the conditions as
presented and the Public Hearing was closed when no one else spoke.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 84-66 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, -
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Applicant's backyard faces onto a channel and, because of that,
a public walkway along the back of this property was required
by the Coastal Commission. Also, the subject property is
adjacent to a public park. As the property owner has no
privacy in the rear yard, it is necessary to allow the
applicant to fence off open space in his front and side yards
to allow privacy by encroachment of five feet (5') in the front
yard setback and into the setback from public easements.
2. The granting of the conditional exception will not constitute a
grant of a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties
in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications as
there are other homes in the area that have either a structure
or wall at a ten foot (10') front yard setback:
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3. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
4. The granting of a conditional exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in
the same zone classification.
5. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach,
California.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Minimum front yard setback of ten feet (10') for the
proposed wall.
b. Maximum height of wall at the ten foot (10') front yard
setback shall not exceed six feet (6').
2. All necessary permits shall be obtained.
3. Intensified landscaping in front yard setback.
AYES: Evans, Smith, Poe
NOES: Zelefsky
ABSENT: Vogelsang
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION N0. 84-67
Applicant: E. Van Vlahakis
A request to permit a six foot (6') high wall to encroach four feet
(4') into the required fifteen foot (15') front yard setback for a
distance of nineteen feet (19') across the fifty foot (50') wide lot
at 16727 Bolero Lane (West side of street South of Nalu Circle).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption; Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff introduced the project and a discussion ensued concerning
whether the applicant had obtained the proper permits for his pool.
The Public Hearing was opened and the applicant; E. Van Vlahakis,
was present. After a lengthy dissertation, the Board determined the
request should be continued until these questions could be
answered. The Public Hearing was left open.
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UPON MOTION BY ZELEFSKY AND SECOND BY EVANS, AND WITH CONCURRENCE OF
THE APPLICANT, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84=67 WAS CONTINUED TO THE
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Zelefsky, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-68
Applicant: S. Y. Kimball
A request to permit one hundred percent (100%) of all lots to
provide five foot (5') interior side yards rather than twenty-five
percent (25%) maintaining ten foot (101) interior side yard.
Subject property is located on the North side of Santa Barbara Lane
West of Saybrook Lane.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 41'
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Glen Godfrey arrived at the meeting at this point.
Ms. Pierce stated the R-1 Zoning Code contains requirement that
twenty-five percent (25%) of subdivision of four (4) or more shall
maintain ten foot (10') side yard setback. After general
discussion, Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and S. Y. Kimball
was present. Mr. Kimball said he would prefer making corrections in
the By -Laws rather than changing the CC&R's for the development.
There was no one else present to speak so the Public Hearing was
closed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 84-68 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, -
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed conditional exception will be compatible with the
adjacent single family subdivision.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 84-68 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
the property in the same zone classification.
3. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
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4. The subject subdivision proposes to offer for sale single lots
for custom home construction.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The CC&R's shall contain an irrevocable provision to prohibit
recreational vehicle outdoor parking and/or storage on any
lot. Said CC&R's shall be submitted to the City Attorney for
review and approval. A copy of the recorded document shall be
submitted to the Department of Development Services.
2. The CC&R's shall contain a restriction requiring approval by
the City -of Huntington Beach before any amendment.
3. A letter of commitment shall be received from the applicant
regarding restricting issuance of building permits for
remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of lots until said document
is recorded.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Poe
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
USE PERMIT NO. 84-80
Applicant: Bijon Sassonian
A request to permit four (4) additions totaling 7-,520 Square Feet to
an existing commercial center to facilitate restaurant expansion
without dancing and/or live entertainment and other allowed C-2 uses
at 16369 Bolsa Chica Street (West side of street approximately
150 feet North of Heil Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 011
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff said this was an existing shopping center that the applicant
was attempting to bring up to higher standards. The Board discussed
the need for additional landscaping; meeting parking ratio, and
width of drives for traffic circulation.
The Public Hearing was opened and Dick Harlow was present to
represent the applicant. He explained the applicant's methods of
modernizing the center, and, since there was no one else present to
speak, the Public Hearing was closed:
UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY EVANS,
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND
FOLLOWING VOTE:
USE PERMIT NO. 84=80 WAS
CONDITIONS, BY THE
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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 the 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. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Removal of most southern on -site driveway and replace with
off -site improvements.
b. Handicap parking spaces in compliance with State of
California requirements.
c. Adjacent to the property lines along Bolsa Chica Street and
Heil Avenue, minimum three foot (3') wide strip of public
right-of-way shall be sawcut, sidewalk removed, and
intensified landscaped planter installed to the
satisfaction of the Department of Public Works.
d. Driveway adjacent to North property line shall be
designated "ONE WAY".
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a
parcel map consolidating the lots within Parcel 1 and Parcel 2
of the submitted legal description into a one (1) or two (2)
parcel subdivision.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
submit the following plans:
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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.
4.. A planned sign program shall be approved for all signing within
the commercial center pursuant to S. 9760.43 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. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
7. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet
(27'.) in width and shall be of radius type -construction except
the northernmost driveway on Bolsa Chica Street.
8. On-site,fire hydrants -shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
9. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
10. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
11. All structures shall be architecturally compatible.
12. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
13. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
14. 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.
15. 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
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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).
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
19. 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
approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and; when
approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder and a copy filed with the Department of Development
Services.
AYES: Poe, Evans, Smith, Godfrey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1202
Applicant: Sickels/Stampley
A request to consolidate or combine existing Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel
No. 78-559 in order to permit one (1) large building on the existing
two (2) parcels and waiver of final parcel map. Subject property is
located at the Southwest corner of Main Street and Florida Street. -
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act; 1970.
Susan Pierce reported the applicant had talked to City about
constructing condominiums on the site but is now planning a
residential development. Les Evans stated a waiver could not be
processed since improvements were not installed.
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UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY,' AND WITH CONCURRENCE OF
THE APPLICANT, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1202 WAS CONTINUED TO THE
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 211 1984, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Poe
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 191 1984, at
10:00 A.M.
A/
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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