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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-27 (7)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1985 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Crosby, Poe STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Pierce, Shaw MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY EVANS, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1985, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Crosby, Poe UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY GODFREY, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 1985, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Crosby, Poe REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-15 Applicant: Sidney E. Aldous A request to permit an enclosed spa, storage room, and spa equipment room to encroach five feet (51) into required ten foot (101) rear yard setback. Subject property is located at 16432 Gentry Lane (Northeast corner of Shayne Drive and Gentry Lane). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. According to Ms. Pierce, this is a request to allow a spa to be in an enclosed room attached to the main dwelling. This is a standard size lot and Staff does not find any irregularity on property to allow such a structure within Code requirements. Staff would not suggest approval of this project as proposed. Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 27, 1985 Page 2 Les Evans, Acting Chairman, opened the Public Hearing. The applicant, Sidney E. Aldous, was present, and Mr. Evans explained that Staff had been unable to determine a land -related hardship. Mr. Aldous stated he would virtually lose the use of his patio and the spa enclosure would be extremely small if the encroachment were not allowed. Ross Cranmer suggested the enclosure might be placed differently on the lot; however, Mr. Aldous stated he wanted it attached to his residence. There was no one else present to speak either for or against the project so Mr. Evans closed the Public Hearing. UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY CRANMER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-15 WAS DENIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. Because of the size, configuration, shape and lack of unique topographic features of the subject property, there does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that does not apply generally to property or class of uses in the same district. 2. Since the subject property can be fully developed within regular established setbacks, such a conditional exception is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 3. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-15 would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Crosby NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 85-15 Applicant: Scott Oil Company A request to permit redrilling of one (1) existing well on property located at 19200 Holly'Street (Northeast corner of Holly Street and Clay Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. -2- 3/27/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 27, 1985 Page 3 Staff reported this property was approved to allow drilling by a Zoning Code change instituted by the City Council. The Board of Zoning Adjustments is to act on a Use Permit for any type of drilling in Zone 0-1. After reading the Conditions of Approval, Ms. Pierce said the Public Works Director could waive the street improvements if the City Engineer so approved; however, Les Evans stated it could only be waived by the Director if it appears there is a drainage problem or other such reason for delaying the installation. Les Evans opened the Public Hearing and Tom Scott, D. Scott, and William Scott were present to represent the Scott Oil Company. Bruce Crosby pointed out the fact the applicant's fence could be encroaching upon City right-of-way. The applicant's representative, Tom Scott, stated the property had been surveyed seven or eight years before and the stakes were still in place. A lengthy discussion ensued between the Board members and Scott Oil Company's representatives concerning the viability of the project with all of the conditions being imposed, and the applicant's representative, William Scott, requested a continuance to give them an opportunity to discuss the project with the Directors of the Public Works and Development Services Departments. There was no one else present to speak for or against the project and the Public Hearing remained open. UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, AND WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE APPLICANTS, USE PERMIT NO. 85-15 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 3, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Crosby, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-7 Applicant: R & B Apartment Management Company A request to allow a 1,798 Square Foot storage building to be located at 6700 Warner Avenue (South side of Warner approximately one-fourth (1/4) mile West of Golden West Street). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1970. Staff stated this site was originally approved in 1970 and the City then processed apartment complexes differently than they do today. -3- 3/27/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 27, 1985 Page 4 This particular property was constructed in two zoning categories - R-2 and R-3. The applicant now wishes to construct a storage building to be used for storage of furniture from the apartments. Les Evans said if dedications on Warner have not been made, Public Works would require those dedications before issuance of building permits. The applicant's representative, Bob Hartung, was present and inquired as to what would be necessary. Mr. Evans explained the requirements. Mr. Hartung asked if these stipulations could be postponed for a short period of time and Glen Godfrey said they could be required before final inspection. Mr. Hartung agreed to these conditions. UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY CRANMER, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 85-7 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plan and elevations received and dated March 4, 1985, shall be the approved layout for the storage building. This amends Conditional Exception No. 70-8 as amended by Plot Plan Amendment No. 70-7. 2. The proposed structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 3. Any and all areas currently being utilized as storage areas shall be restored to prior use. 4. Storage building shall not be used for public storage. Storage building shall be storage area for apartment complex furnishings only. 5. All necessary permits shall be issued. 6. Fire alarm system shall be installed in proposed storage structure. 7. Storage building shall not be converted to any other use. 8. If dedication has not been made to the City of Huntington Beach, dedication of Warner Avenue shall be submitted prior to final inspection. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Crosby, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None -4- 3/27/85 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments March 27, 1985 Page 5 There was no further business to be discussed. UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY CROSBY, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE PRE -REVIEW MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Crosby, Poe NOES: None ABSENT: None Glen K. Godfrey, ecretary Board of Zoning Adjustments jh (2295d) -5- 3/27/85 - BZA