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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B=6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1984 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Pierce, Poe
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1984
-� APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED WITH GLEN GODFREY ABSTAINING
REGULAR'AGENDA ITEMS: -
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-76 (Cont. from 11/7/84)
Applicant: Public Warehouse, Inc.
A request to permit warehouse facility - Conversion at later date to
office structure. Subject property is 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.
Ms. Pierce reported that new plans had been submitted with
corrections showing revised parking, traffic flow circulation, etc.
Les Evans asked about the conversion to office structure and it was
determined this would require a new entitlement.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH THAT FLOOR PLANS AND
ELEVATIONS SHALL BE THE APPROVED LAYOUT FOR WAREHOUSE ONLY AND
CONVERSION TO OFFICE SPACE WILL HAVE SEPARATE ENTITLEMENT,
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-76 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The floor plans and elevations received and dated November 16,
1984, shall be the approved layout for Warehouse only and
conversion to office space will require a separate entitlement.
2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting required
parking spaces in compliance with Article 979 and closure of
East driveway on Bolsa Avenue replaced with off site street
improvements.
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3. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a
parcel map consolidating Lots 2, 311 161 17, 18, and 19 of
Tract 9879. Said map shall be recorded prior to final
insepction.
4. 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.
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.
8. Full width accessways on_Buckingham Drive and Bolsa Avenue
shall be installed prior to, final inspection.
9. Security gates shall be subject to review and approval by the
Fire Department.
10. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
11. There shall be no outside storage.
12. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
13. A wet standpipe system shall be installed in the stairways in
accordance with Chapter 38 of the Uniform Building Code.
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14. The Bolsa Avenue entry door shall be equipped with a knox
locking mechanism.
15. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
16. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
17. 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.
18. 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).
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. If foil -type insulation is to be used; a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
22. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway 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 prior to issuance of building
permits, and, when approved, shall be recorded in the office of
the County Recorder and a copy filed with the Department of
Development Services prior to final inspection.
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AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84=67 (Cont.* from 11/14/84)
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. Subject property is located 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.
Ms -Pierce reported this application had been continued to request a
copy of the approved swimming pool plan and permit. -
The Public Hearing had been left open and the applicant; E. Van
Vlahakis, was present: He presented photographs showing neighbor's
properties with setbacks which were similar to what he was
proposing. Another resident, Warren Lortie, was present to speak
and then Daryl Smith closed the Public Hearing.
Les Evans stated there seemed to be more exceptions than compliances
in the neighborhood and suggested this situation be brought to the
attention of the City Council or Planning Commission. The Board
discussed this possibility
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT,- CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 84-67 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR ACTION BASED
ON THE BOARD'S FINDINGS THAT THERE ARE MORE VARIANCES IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD THAN THERE ARE COMPLIANCES, BY THE -FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1202 (Cont. from 11/14/84)
Applicant: Sickels/Stampley
A request to revert existing Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map No.
78=559 in order to permit one (1) large building on the existing two
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(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.
Staff stated the request had been continued to allow the applicant
time to submit full size parcel map for review. Staff would
recommend approval but would defer to Les Evans. Mr. Evans said the
applicant would need sidewalks; street lights; etc.; and the Board
should condition approval to installation of street improvements.
Bill Hossfeld, representative for Sickels/Stampley; asked about
bonding for improvements:
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
N0. 84-1202 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
I. The proposed subdivision of two (2) parcels for purposes of
commercial use in compliance with the size and shape of
property necessary for that type of development.
20' 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:
30 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.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of
Development Services on November 15, 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. Main and Florida Streets 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(s) is/are developed.
5. 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.
8. Vehicular rights shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington
Beach except at locations approved by the Planning Commission.
9. Street improvements, including street lights, sidewalks, and
elimination of cross gutters, shall be constructed prior to
final occupancy or use -of the property.
REVOCATION OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT NO. 84-1
Licensee: Norman-E.' Griest
Reason: Violation of Section 9730.36(h), Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code, referring to parking of commercial vehicle or equipment at
9612 Indian Wells Circle.
Ms. Pierce said our office has received numerous complaints
regarding oversized -vehicles being parked in the street and driveway
of the property at 9612 Indian Wells -Circle, and Don Shaw would
report on his findings
Mr. Shaw reported that the property owner was originally notified on
August 30, 1984, of the infractions involved, with follow up letters
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on September 26th and October 18th. Neighbors are also complaining
of noise and odors since Mr. Griest is bring home his trucks loaded
with trash and tree trimmings:
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and Norman E. Griest was
present: Mr. Griest said his wife, Josephine J. Traynor; is the
actual property owner but he is the operator of the business.
Others present to speak against the operation of Mr. Griest's
business in the residential area were Janet Hague; Peter
Wellenstein; Kimberley First; Frank Sadar and Lynne Sorenson.
Ms. Hague also presented a petition signed by several residents of
the street:
The Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Griest spoke in rebuttal to the statements made by neighbors.
After discussion with the Board members, Mr. Griest agreed to
refrain from bringing his oversized trucks into the housing tract
and said they would be parked in a commercial lot.
GODFREY MOVED, SECONDED BY EVANS,* THAT HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
NO. 84-1 BE REVOKED AND THE REVOCATION BE SUSPENDED FOR THIRTY (30)
DAYS TO ASSURE THAT MR. GRIEST WILL ADHERE TO ALL THE REGULATIONS OF
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT; AND; IF WE GET A REPORT FROM STAFF THAT THAT
IS THE CASE; THEN REVOCATION WILL BE RESCINDED; VOTE FOLLOWED THE
MOTION:
AYES: Evans; Godfrey; Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-82
Applicant: 'Charles'A. Lamb
A request to permit a 5;577 Square Foot industrial building in M=1
Zone. Subject property is located at 17572 Griffin Lane (East side
of Griffin Lane approximately 200 feet South of Slater Avenue).
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 79-35.
Ms. Pierce reported this is in a commercial business park and Staff
would recommend approval. Jim Vincent called attention to the fact
the trash receptacle was in a recessed area and would have to be of
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non-combustible material, and that security gates needed to be
approved by the Fire Department
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-82 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated -
November 16, 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. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall
not exceed two inches (2").
6. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty=seven feet (27')
in width and shall be of radius type construction.
7. Trash area shall be of non-combustible construction.
8. Security gates shall be subject to review and approval of the Fire
Department.
9. There shall be no outside storage.
10. All work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
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11. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
12. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
13.' 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.
14. 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.
15; 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.
16. 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
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-26
Applicant: Rudi Van Mil
A request to decrease Building "D" from 3,500 Square Feet to
2,430 Square Feet; to increase Building "C" from 5,200 Square Feet to
7,001 Square Feet, and to eliminate three (3) parking spaces at
property located on the Northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Slater
Avenue.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 78-23.
Ms; Pierce reported this is a revision to site plan approved by Use
Permit No. 84=42. The rear building will match existing structures in
the center; however; the proposed front building is different and will
be occupied by Kentucky Fried Chicken. They are asking to basically
maintain their national image.
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Rudi Van Mil, the applicant, and Cheryl Nattress of Kentucky Fried
Chicken, were present.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 84-26 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The building area, floor plan, and elevations received and dated
November 5, 1984, shall be the approved layout for this amendment
to Use Permit No. 84-42, which expires July 11, 1985.
2. The proposed restaurant shall be architecturally compatible with
the existing commercial. center structures. Wall color shall be
identical; window treatment and roof tile may be terra cotta red
with a blue undertone with samples submitted to Department of
Development Services for review before building permits are
issued; and canopy style window treatment to match existing
center.
.3. All previous Conditions of Use Permit No. 84-42 shall be
applicable (attached). --
AYES : Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vogelsang
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 84-13
Applicant: Edward B. Webb
A request to adjust lot line between Lots 13 and 14. Subject property
is located at 825-27 Frankfort -Avenue (North side of street South of
Indianapolis Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported that in 1955, a portion of Lot 12 was dedicated to Lot
13 at back only. New owner would -like to take a portion of
Lot 13 and allocate to Lot 14 and Lot 12 will remain the same.
The applicant, Edward B. Webb, was present, and agreed to conditions
presented.
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UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY- LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
NO. 84=13 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The lot line adjustment is consistent with the criteria outlined
in Section 9811.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
CONDITIONS'OF APPROVAL:
1. The applicant shall submit a copy of the recorded Lot Line
Adjustment to the Department of Development Services.
2. A revised plat map shall be submitted to the City Engineer noting
existing monuments. Additional monuments are required to show
new property lines.
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 26, 1984,
10:30 A.M..
Glen F. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
at
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