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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1985 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent STAFF MEMBERS: Pierce, Poe MINUTES: Minutes of the regular Meeting of November 21, 1984 UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1984, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSTAIN: Cranmer ABSENT: None Minutes of the regular Meeting of November 28, 1984 UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 28, 1984, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer,Evans, Godfrey, Smith NOES: None ABSTAIN: Poe ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-90 Applicant: Donald E. Elaer A request to construct a 26,783 Square Foot, 189-unit public storage facility at 17671 Metzler Lane (West side of Metzler Lane approximately 600 feet South of Slater Avenue). This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 81-5. Susan Pierce reported this proposed project is located within a district which requires a review by the City's Design Review Board, and Staff stated that Board's recommendations should be included in the Conditions of Approval. There followed a discussion on having the emergency gate located at South end of property swing inward, landscaping provided on either side of entryway, perimeter wall being compatible with the buildings, roll -up doors on buildings being the same color as windows and balconies, and elimination of Parking Space No. 12. Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 2 The applicant, Donald Elder, was present and stated the conditions were acceptable except he would request using stucco on the Second Floor of the building rather than the eight -inch block. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-90 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. Perimeter fencing. b. Main entry redesigned to reduce drive and gate to twenty-seven feet (271) and provide wall returns and landscaping on each side of drive. c. One handicapped parking space. d. Elimination of'Parking Space No. 12. 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. Special architectural treatment shall be provided on the building walls as recommended by the Design Review Board. The building shall be constructed of split face block -sand tones: a. 8 inch Block on First Floor; Stucco on Second Floor 12 inch Block Banding b. Banding on vertical and horizontal members shall be offset from main facade. c. Above treatment shall be provided on all four sides of Manager's quarters building. -2- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 3 4. If rooftop mechanical equipment is proposed, an eighteen inch (18") parapet for screening purposes should be hidden by the horizontal members. 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 (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 8. Appropriate lighting shall be provided within hallways for security and police/fire safety. 9. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 10. There shall be no outside storage. 11. Security gates shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire Department. 12. Emergency gate should open inward or slide to sides. 13. Where buildings or gates are not proposed, a perimeter wall matching proposed buildings shall be constructed along or behind the front setback line and along the East fifty feet (50') of the North property line. 14. The dark brown color selected for overhead colors shall be provided around all windows and for all balconies. 15. Gates shall be of wrought iron. 16. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 17. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 18. 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. -3- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 4 19. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical stanaards 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). This applies to Manager's quarters building. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-74 AND USE PERMIT NO. 84-85 Applicant: Diversified Shopping Centers CE REQUEST: A reduction in parking (from 259 to 235 spaces) and joint use parking. UP REQUEST: Addition of 5,803 Square Feet to existing commercial center, remodel existing building. Subject property is located at 16552 - 16600 Bolsa Chica Street (East side of Bolsa Chica Street at intersection of Heil Avenue). Ms. Pierce reported that, in a more thorough plan check by Staff members, it was determined additional items should have been included in the original Conditional Exception request. Staff has met with the applicant in an attempt to solve this problem. Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and the applicant's representative, Jan Petersen, was present. Ms. Petersen requested a continuance on both requests until the meeting of January 31, 1985. -4- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 5 There was no one else present to speak and the Public hearing remained open. Mr. Smith stated both items could be continued by one motion. UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY CRANMER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 84-74 AND USE PERMIT NO. 84-85 WERE CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 31, 1985, AT THE REQUEST OF ThE APPLICANT, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 85-2 Applicant: Jerome M. Bame A request to permit retail sales and services in accordance with permitted uses at 508 Main Street (Southeast corner of Main Street and Fifth Street). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Staff reported this particular location had been approved for use several years before but never occupieu. Less than three months ago, the soara of Zoning Adjustments has aenied a request for a convenience market with sale of alcoholic beverages at this location. This request was appealed to the Planning Commission and approved by them with alcoholic beverage sales limited to beer and wine. The property has now become available to a new tenant and Staff would recommend imposing the same conditions imposed by the Planning Commission. The Public Hearing was opened by Daryl Smith and Jerry Bame, the applicant, stated he was present to answer any questions the Board might have. Mr. Bame said he had not received a copy of the Conditions and he was given a set to read. Mr. Bame questioned the requirement for two (2) additional on -site parking spaces, and Ms. Pierce explained that any business established at this location for retail sales would require these two (2) additional spaces. Mr. Bame mentioned that these spaces might be obtained in the area which had been aesignated as a drive-thru. Mr. Smith asked if others were present who wished to speak. A representative from Villa Sweden, Ron Backlund, stated the adjacent property owners did not want a liquor store established at the proposed location. Mr. Backlund said he had been present at the -5- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 6 prior Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting where this request was considered but had not received a notice of the Planning Commission Meeting. Glen Godfrey explained to Mr. Backlund that the Board of Zoning Adjustments had been preempted by the Planning Commission and the property owner was now attempting to obtain an approval which would cover any permitted use at this location. Gunn Eun also represented himself and Sang Lee. Mr. Eun stated the adjacent property owners were very hostile to this request if sale of alcoholic beverages was to be permitted, and he said a petition had been filed previously requesting denial of this application. The Public Hearing was closed when no one -else wished to speak. The Board held a general discussion concerning the uses permitted. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, USE PERMIT NO. 85-2 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: 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. 4. The proposea use will be an interim use of the site. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan dated August 9, 1984, shall be revised and resubmitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Two (2) additional on -site parking spaces. -6- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 7 2. In lieu of providing additional on -site parking, the property owner shall enter into parking agreement with the Redevelopment Agency. A copy of said agreement shall be submitted to Development Services prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits,'the owner of Lots 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14, Block 504 of Huntington Beach Tract, shall agree that these lots be held as one parcel until such time said ownership changes. Prior to any change in ownership, a new tract map will be required. 4. Pursuant to 5.4.8.08 of the Downtown Specific Plan, District 6, additional right-of-way dedication may be required for alley purposes. 5. At such time, adjacent parcels are developed in accord with a redevelopment plan or in accord with the Downtown Specific Plan, driveway access to this site may be required to be modified so as to be compatible with such future development. An agreement to that effect shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. 6. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 7. This approval is an interim use until redevelopment of the subject site and subject to review at five (5) years in order for the use to continue. 8. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. daily. 9. Sale of alcoholic beverage is limited to beer and wine. 10. The following principal uses shall be permitted within this existing structure: A. Antique stores Appliance stores Art gallery Auto accessory shops B. Bakeries (no more than seven (7) employees) Banks and savings ana loans branch offices (with drive -up windows) Bicycle sales, rental and repair Boat and marine supplies Bookstores -7- 1/16/65 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 8 C. Catering establishments Clothing stores Coin, stamp and art dealers Confectioners Curio shops D. Delicatessens (Take Out only) Department stores Dog and cat grooming Drug stores Dry cleaning (no plants) Dry goods and notions F. Florists Fruit and vegetable stores Furniture stores G. Gifts and party shops Groceries H. Hardware stores Health and sports clubs Hobby supplies I. Ice cream parlors J. Jewelry stores L. Laundromats, laundries M. Marine insurance Medical and dental laboratories Meat or fish markets Millinery N. Newspaper and magazine stores Newsstands Novelties 0. Offices Office supplies P. Parks Pet shops Photographic studios Photographic equipment sales -8- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 9 Photographic processing (No more than one (1) developing machine) Plazas Public and semi-public buildings R. Reducing Salon Restaurants S. Shoe repair Shoe stores Sporting goods Stationery stores T. Tailor shops Travel agency U. Undertakers AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 84-84 Applicant: Vaughn C. Sweet A request to permit a 7,623 Square Foot warehouse/office building to be located at 1775 Sampson Lane (West side of Sampson Lane approximately 450 feet South of Reynolds Circle). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Staff reported this is a request for construction of an industrial building in an M-1 Zone but building is restricted by a storm easement. Staff would recommend approval of the site plan but not the floor plans. Twenty-one parking spaces have been shown and the use should never be more intensive than could be accommodated by these spaces. Jim Vincent stated he would like Item Nos. 8 and 13 added to the Conditions. Item No. 8 reads, "Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked", and No. 13 states, "On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specifies by the Fire Department". -9- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 10 The applicant's representative, Joe Lafata, was present. Mr. Lafata stated the Mezzanine area would be used for storage only. Upon questioning by Mr. Cranmer, Mr. Lafata said no solvents would be stored. UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY CRANMER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 140. 84-84 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated December 14, 1984, shall be the approved layout. 2. A floor plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Matching configuration of proposed building. b. Second floor utilization. 3. Elevation of proposed structure shall reflect configuration of proposed building. 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 aevelopment 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. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (2"). 8. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. -10- 1/16/85 - BZA 1 Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 11 9. The uses within the proposed structure shall not create a parking requirement in excess of twenty-one (21) spaces as provided on the approved site plan. 10. Onsite fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 11. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 12. All builaing 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. It toil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1209 Applicant: Sun -Ray Engineering A request for lot consolidation - six (6) lots into one (1) parcel - at 5532 - 5562 Bolsa Avenue (South side of Bolsa Avenue and North side of Buckingham Drive approximately 150 feet East of Graham Street). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Ms. Pierce reported that, under Administrative Review No. 84-76, the Board of Zoning Adjustments had previously approved a development for a mini -storage warehouse across six (6) properties. These -11- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 12 parcels should be consolidated into one (1) parcel. Administrative Review No. 84-76 also included a condition for closure of the East driveway on Bolsa Avenue and to be replaced with off-street improvements. Staff would defer to the City Engineer on this matter. Kelly B. Nesheim was present as the applicant's representative. Mr. Nesheim inquired about the closure of the East driveway and Ms. Pierce clarifiea the question for him. Mr. Nesheim concurred with the Conditions as presented. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1209 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision of six (6) lots into one (1) parcel for purposes of industrial/commercial use in compliance with the size ana 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 consolidation 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 28, 1984,+shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as note& thereon). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. LJ -12- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 13 3. Bolsa Avenue and Buckingham Drive shall be dedicatea 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 (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 5. 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). 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 Developement Services. 9. Vehicular rights to Bolsa Avenue and Buckingham Drive shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 10. All previous Conditions of Approval of Tract 9879 shall be applicable. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-560 (REVISED) Applicant: Douglas 0. Smith A request for a revised parcel map to change easement from thirteen feet (13') to eleven feet (111) at 16672 Pacific Coast Highway (Northeast side of street approximately 400 feet from Admiralty Drive). This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 83-13. Staff stated this was a request for a revised parcel map to change an easement front thirteen feet (13') to eleven feet (111) at 16672 Pacific Coast Highway. Staff will defer this request to the City Engineer since it is a change in the sewer/storm drain easement. Since this was a miscellaneous item just being presented to the Board, Mr. Evans did not have the necessary information to respona. -13-' 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 14 Ms. Pierce stated that Jim Palin, Director of Development Services, had determined that the Board of Zoning Adjustments could make the minor adjustment from thirteen feet (131) to eleven feet (111). A general discussion by the Board followed. UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-560 (REVISED) WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1.' The proposed consolidation of three (3) parcels for purposes of residential use 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 for community residential district allowing buildings was placed on the subject property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of the proposed consolidation is 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 January 15, 1985, 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) are developed. 4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 1 -14- 1/16/85 - BZA Minutes, Board of Zoning Adjustments January 16, 1985 Page 15 5. All utilities shall be installea undergrouna at the time said parcel(s) are developed. 6. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel(s) are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for adaitional information). 8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. 9. Any required right-of-way and improvements on Pacific Coast Highway shall be dedicated and/or improved to applicable City and State standards. 10. Access shall be limited to one (1) driveway with right turn in and out only. A turnaround area shall be provided on site subject to the approval of the Departments of Development Services and Public Works. 11. All other Conditions of Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-560 shall remain in effect. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None There was no further business to be discussed so the meeting was adjourned to the pre -review meeting of January 21, 1985, at 10:00 A. . az_� Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments jh (2041d) -15- 1/16/85 - BZA