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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1984 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Crosby, Godfrey, Smith, Samson, Cranmer
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Hess
MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings of October 24 and October 31,
1984, were deferred to January 2, 1985, for lack of voting
members
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-86
Applicant: The Home Depot, Inc.
A request to permit a garden area addition and reestablishment of
abated use at 6912 Edinger Avenue (Southwest corner of Edinger
Avenue and Golden West Street).
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 76-53.
Staff presented recommendations for -approval with amendments to site
plan. During an ensuing discussion, Mr. Samson requested that the
trash enclosure be relocated to the satisfaction' of the Fire,
Department and Development Services Department and that the :drive
along the entire length of main East-West drive be subject to Fire
Department approval.
Bruce Crosby wanted conditions to include Item 3.(a) "Prior to
issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the
following plans: Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of
Development Services and Public Works for review and approval." he
also asked that Item 11 be added as follows: "Driveway approaches
shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width."
Bill Salyer was present -to represent the applicant and agreed to the
conditions.
Mr. Crosby also asked that Item 1.(d) be added to read: "A revised
site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described
herein: handicap ramp added at corner of Golden West Street and
Edinger Avenue."
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December 19, 1984
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UPON MOTION BY CROSBY AND SECOND BY GODFREY, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-86 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Drive along entire length of main East-West drive subject to
Fire Department approval.
b. Parking area along South property line in conformance with
traffic flow and City Parking Standards (Article_979).
c. Trash enclosure locations to approval of the Fire Department
and Development Services Department.
d. Handicap ramp added at corner of Goldenwest Street and
Edinger Avenue.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a
parcel map establishing lease lines. Said map shall be recorded
prior to final inspection or provide proof that all lease lines
were created prior to January 16, 1958.
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.
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.
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8. A review of the use shall be conducted within six (6) months of
the date of this approval to verify compliance with all
conditions of approval and applicable sections of Article 951 of
the,Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. If at that time there is a
violation of these conditions or code sections, Administrative
Review No. 84-86 may become null and void.
9. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
1U. 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
off site facility equipped to handle them.
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 aajacent
properties.
13. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
14. The parking area shall be repaired where necessary.
AYES: Crosby, Godfrey, Smith, Samson, Cranmer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-88
Applicant: Dennis Devine/Devine Corporation
A request to permit a 20,000 Square Foot industrial building at the
Southeast corner of Bolsa Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street.
This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16.
Scott Hess reported the applicant had submitted a site plan which was
not complete but Staff would recommend approval of the project with.
conditions as outlined for the Board.
Bruce Crosby stated he had a copy stamped by the Planning Commission
in 1977 reflecting their requirement for reciprocal drives.
Mr. Crosby said he felt this request should be referred to the
Planning Commission for their decision.
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December 19, 1984
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Glen Godfrey explained there were only two -lots left in the area
which did not have buildings and he did not feel,it necessary to send
the request back to the Planning Commission.
GODFREY MADE THE MOTION THAT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-88 BE
CONTINUED UNTIL APPLICANT BRINGS IN REVISED SITE PLAN AND
VERIFICATION OF THE RECIPROCAL EASEMENT. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF
SECOND.
Mr. Samson left the meeting at this point.
CROSBY MOVED, SECONDED BY CRANMER, THAT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 84-88.BE APPROVED WITH THE CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED AND DISCUSSED
AND BASED ON THE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED DECEMBER;4, 1984., MOTION PASSED
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Increased parking space width (11-1/2 feet),adjacent to the
trash area.
b. Property dimensions and building dimensions.
C. Entire width and length of reciprocal -easement
d. Complete project summary.
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.
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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 feet
(271) in width and shall be of radius type construction.
6. Parking shall conform to Article 979 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
7. Onsite fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
8. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
9. All signs shall comply with Article and 97b of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
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
off site facility equipped to handle them.
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 prepareu 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. If no reciprocal driveway easement exists on Bolsa Avenue, the
subject property shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal
driveway easement between the subject site and adjacent
property. 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.
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16. Driveway location on Bolsa Chica Street shall be subject to
approval of the Traffic Engineer.
AYES: Crosby, Cranmer, Smith
NOES: Godfrey
ABSENT: Samson
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1206-
Applicant: Rick Jeffrey
A request to permit lot consolidation at 317-19 Seventeenth Street
(West side of Seventeenth Street approximately 100 feet South of
Orange Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported this request should be subject to approval of Public
Works, that the alley shall be dedicated_to City standards, and alley
dedication shall be shown on the map.
Mr. Samson came back to the meeting at this time.
Bruce Crosby stated the deed was sitting on his desk but Rick
Jeffrey, the applicant, asked if recordation could be conditioned to
be completed prior to issuance of building permits.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY SMITH, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 84-1206 WAS APPROVED WITH ThE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed subdivision of four (4) parcels for purposes of
industrial(commercial) use 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 for community business
district allowing commercial buildings was placed on the subject
property.
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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 December 4, 1984, shall be the approved
layout (with the amendments noted thereon to reflect alley
dedication).
2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department
of Public Works -and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. 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 parcel is aeveloped.
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel is developed.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said
parcel is developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services.
9. 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.
10. Vehicular rights to Seventeenth Street shall be dedicated to the
City of Huntington Beach.
AYES: Cranmer, Crosby, Godfrey, Samson, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-27
Applicant: David W. Prizio
A request to permit use of 20' x 3401 strip of land acquired by Lot
Line Adjustment No. 84-4 to be used for additional parking and
landscaping (Amends Administrative Review No. 77-20). Subject
property is located at 5392-5412-5432 Bolsa Avenue (South side of
street approximately 225 feet West of Graham Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Scott Hess said Staff was recommending approval of this request to
use additional property for parking space and landscaping, and stated
the building was in M-lA Zone. Glen Godfrey inquired as to why the
applicant needed the additional parking space and the applicant,
David Prizio, explained there had been an increased use in some of
the office space.
Ross Cranmer asked to have Item No. 20 added to the Conditions.
No. 20 reads as follows: "A review of the use shall be conducted
within six (6) months of the date of this approval to verify
compliance with all Conditions of Approval and applicable sections of
Article 951 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. If, at that
time, there is a violation of these Conditions or Code Sections, Site
Plan Amendment No. 84-27 may become null and void."
UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY.GODFREY, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 84-27 WAS APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS AS SUBMITTED BY STAFF AND THE
ADDITION OF ITEM NO. 20, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The landscape and parking area (2U' x 3401) shown on site plan
received and dated November 13, 1984, shall be the approved
layout. This plan amends Administrative Review No. 77-20.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of
Development Services and Public Works for review and approval.
3. Eliminate all illegal parking stalls on the East'and West sides
of property lines which are not shown on the approved site plan.
4. A review of the use shall be conducted within six (6) months of
the date of this approval to verify compliance with all
conditions of approval and applicable sections of Article 951
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of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. It, at that time,
there is a violation of these conditions or code sections, Site
Plan Amendment No. 84-27 may become null and void.
AYES: Cranmer, Crosby, Godfrey, Samson, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There was no further business to be discussed so the meeting
adjourned to the pre -review meeting on Monday, December 31, 1984, at
10:00 A.M.
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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