Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-061 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNE,SDAY, MARCH 6, 1985 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Pierce, Poe MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1965, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY ThE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 64-92 (Cont. from 1/23/65) REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 64-1207 (Cont. from 1/30/85) Applicant: McDonald's Corporation A request to create a two (2) parcel Parcel Map at 16866 Beach Boulevard (Southeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Warner Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Ms. Pierce stated this property has dual ownership and the applicant has submitted a letter from the trustee of one of the owners agreeing to consolidation of the lots shown in Parcel "A". Staff would defer approval of this project to the City Engineer. The City Engineer, Les Evans, said the streets needed to be shown on the Map as dedicated. The applicant's representative, Joe Hartge, was present. Mr. Hartge stated dedication of five feet (51) on "A" Street was being made and he agreed to the conditions as presented. Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 2 UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84-1207 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. 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. 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 Developoment Services on January 16, 1985, shall be the approved layout (with the exception that dedication of five feet (51) on "A" Street shall be shown). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with ano approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Beach Boulevard, Robidoux Drive, and "A" Street shall be dedicated to City standards. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington beach's water system. 5. Sewage aisposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground. 7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. -2- 3/6/65 - BZA Minutes, h. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 3 8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcels are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information). 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. 10. Vehicular rights to Robidoux Drive, Beach Boulevard, and "A" Street shall be dedicated to City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Planning Commission. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer USE PERMIT NO. 85-1 Applicant: Michael Ca acillo The applicant's representative, John Jacob, was present and requested a continuance until later in the meeting as the applicant had not yet arrived. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, USE PERMIT NO. 85-1 WAS POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN ThE MEETING, BY ThE FOLLOWING MOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 65-6 AND USE PERMIT NO 85-11 Applicant: Bighan Melek Shalom CE REQUEST: A request for reduction in parking spaces for proposed outdoor eating area from eighty-five (85) to seventy-one (71). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. UP REQUEST: A request to permit a legally non -conforming existing restaurant and expansion to an outdoor eating area with non -conforming setbacks. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Subject property is located at 7402 Edinger Avenue (South side of Edinger Avenue approximately 120 feet East of Gothard Street). -3- 3/6/65 - BZA Minutes, h. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 4 Staff reported this particular site was approved on appeal to the City Council in 1967 when the property was industrially zoned. The restaurant does not comply with today's standards as far as setbacks are concerned. The applicant has filed a Conditional Exception for a reduction in parking space to allow an outdoor eating area. Based on the submitted plan, the applicant is short fourteen (14) parking spaces, and Staff would not recommend approval. Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and the applicant, Bighan Melek Shalom, was present.' Mr. Shalom suggested he might be able to utilize parking spaces allocated to the Ortho Mattress building behina his restaurant. After a general discussion concerning the possibility of a reciprocal parking arrangement, Mr. Shalom requested a continuance for one (1) week. There was no one else present to speak either for or against the request, and the Public Hearing remainea open. UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY VINCENT, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-6 AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-11 WERE CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-7 Applicant: James C. and Linda W. Luth A request to permit an encroachment of an addition to a single family residence into the five foot (51) setback from public utility easement at 17491 Flower Lane (Northwest corner of Slater Avenue and Flower Lane). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Ms. Pierce reportea this is a lot in a development that has a twenty foot (201) easement traversing the entire lot. City Code requires a five foot (51) setback adjacent to a public utility easement. An engineer in the Public Works Department has said this encroachment into the easement would not cause any additional strain if the building is limited to one (1) story. The Public Hearing was opened. The applicant, Linda W. Luth, was present and requested approval by the Board. There was no one else present to speak so the Public hearing was closed. -4- 3/6/85 - BZA Minutes, h. B. board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 5 UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY SMITh, CONDITIONAL EXCEPIIGN NO. 85-7 WAS APPROVED WITh ThE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, by ThE FOLLOWING VOIL: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property (a storm drain traversing the center of the property), 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. 2. The proposed addition has been designed to preclude the imposition of additional weight/stress on the storm drain easement. 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. 85-7 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and aated February 14, 1985, shall be the approved layout. 2. The addition shall be restricted to one (1) story in.height. 3. The addition shall be architecturally compatible with the existing structure. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-5 Applicant: Dewayne Brown A request to permit construction of an 11,000 Square Foot industrial building to be located at 15922 Manufacture Lane (Southeast corner of Manufacture Lane and System Drive). This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16. -5- 3/6/85 - BZA Minutes, h. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 6 Ms. Pierce said this is a request to build a manufacturing/warehouse facility. It has been plan checked and meets the zoning standards. The Board may wish to check into whether or not Parking Space No. 20 has sufficient backing space if the loading door is open. Staff would recommend approval of this plan with standard conditions. The applicant, Dewayne Brown, was present and stated the building would be fire sprinklered. UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY EVANS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-5 WAS APPROVED WITH ThE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 14, 1985, shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: a. Lanascape 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. 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 (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 7. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 8. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. -6- 3/6/85 - BZA Minutes, h. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 7 9. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. A detailea soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. 13. It 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: Cranmer USE PERMIT NO. 85-1 Applicant: Michael Capacillo A request to permit a restaurant within an existing commercial center located at 17236 Pacific Coast Highway (East side of street approximately 125 feet North of Warner Avenue). This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 77-136. Staff stated the applicant had requested a continuance to attempt to obtain parking spaces from an adjacent property owner; however, Mr. Capacillo has not yet submitted a new plan. The Public hearing had remained open from the previous meeting and the applicant, Michael Capacillo, was now present. Mr. Capacillo said he had received a letter from the owner of the shopping center granting permission to reline the parking lot for some compact parking spaces. Ms. Pierce said the applicant would need 105 spaces according to her calculations. After discussing the parking arrangement in depth, Les Evans stated he would require a verifiable site plan showing the spaces, widths between spaces, width of aisles, etc. -7- 3/6/65 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 8 Mr. Capacillo then requested another continuance to prepare the new site plan, and the Public hearing was left open to the next meeting date. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, USE PERMIT NO. 85-1 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1985, BY ThE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: Cranmer ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-6 Applicant: Dominique Morel A request to permit a 16,000 Square Foot industrial building to be located on the West side of Metzler Lane approximately 660 feet South of Slater Avenue. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 81-5. Staff has reviewed the plan and would recommend approval with minor changes. Staff would recommend that the Design Review Board's architectural treatment,for a mini -storage building be a part of this approval and landscape planters should be installed on each end to soften the -effect. Tom Poe said, since the applicant was installing sprinklers, it would not be necessary to include the fire wall separation clause ana Les Evans askea to add to the conditions that aedications on Metzler Lane should be to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. The applicant was not present at the meeting. UPON MOTION BY VINCENT AND SECOND BY SMITH, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-6 WAS APPROVED WITH ThE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 19, 1985, shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: -6- 3/6/65 - BZA Minutes, h. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 9 a. Lanascape 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. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (2"). 5. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 6. The architectural treatment imposed on Administrative Review No. 84-90 by the Design Review Board shall be complied with as a conaition of this approval. 7. Dedications and improvements on Metzler Lane shall be to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 8. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 9. All signs shall comply with Article 976 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 includes in the parking lot, high-pressure soaium 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 on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. -9- 3/6/65 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 6, 1985 Page 10 14. 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: Cranmer There was no further business to be discussed so the Meeting was adjourned to the'Pre-review Meeting on Monday, March 4, 1985, at 10:00 A.M. Glen K. Godfrey, Sec tary Board of Zoning Adjustments ]h (2151d) 1 -10- 3/6/85 - BZA