HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-10MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1985 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
P P P P P
Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
Hess, Sampson
AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONTINUED:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-564
Applicant: Mola Development Corporation
Staff reported that the applicant had requested a continuance to the
next meeting.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 83-564 WAS CONTINUED, AT REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, TO THE
MEETING OF JULY 17, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-30
USE PERMIT NO. 85-30
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-28
Applicant: Selleck Properties
CE REQUEST: To permit revised parking lot layout with modified
commercial entrance, reduction from°six percent (6%) to 5.4 percent
(5.4%) landscaping, 'and reduction of two (2) parking spaces. Also,
to allow forty percent (40%) of building area to be calculated at
warehouse ratio.
UP REQUEST: To permit remodel of existing shopping center and
addition of 33,860 Square Feet of building area.:.
Subject property is located at 5922 Edinger Avenue (Southwest corner
of Edinger Avenue and Springdale Street).
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 2
These requests are covered by Negative Declaration No. 85-28.
Scott Hess reported the property is in Zone C2 and the applicant has
worked with Staff to resolve the concerns of the Board at the
previous hearing. Today, they submitted a revised plan to indicate
these changes and Staff would recommend approval of both requests
based on the Findings and Conditions presented to the Board.
Jim Vincent requested that a condition be added that all fire access
lane radiuses meet the Fire Department requirements.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearings for both Conditional
Exception No. 85-30 and Use Permit No. 85-30.
The applicant's representative, Robert Chase, Architect, was present
and Mr. Chase reiterated the items which had been changed to conform
with the Board's stipulations.
Charles Hall, Vice President of Real Estate for the Sav-On Company
endorsed the applicant's proposed project and stated he felt it
would be a definite improvement in the traffic circulation and
appearance of the center. He further said he felt the management.of
Von's agreed to the concept of the development.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the project s
the Public Hearing was closed.
Daryl Smith stated that, if the Board did approve these
applications, he wanted it understood that the Board would be
approving a conceptual plan and he wanted to reserve the right to
review the landscaping plan for conformance.
Mr. Smith added it was the Board's understanding an employee parking
plan would be submitted showing employees' parking located at the
rear of the property. Mr. Hill stated that it might be difficult to
enforce this type of parking but Mr. Smith stated the Board would
want that done.
It was requested by Jim Vincent that the trash enclosure location be
shown on the site plan.
Les Evans said that, even though this project would be an
improvement in the appearance of the shopping center and would
benefit the developer and the City economically, he felt the traffic
circulation and parking would be far worse than what presently
exists.
-2- 17/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 3
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY CRANMER, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 85-28, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-30, AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-30
WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION:
1. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-30 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
3. Landscaping and parking overhangs into the required landscaped
areas meet the intent of the Code and are therefore acceptable.
4. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
5. The applicant has proposed changes to bring the nonconforming
shopping parking to within one (1) space of meeting current
parking regulations, to provide a new entrance as a modified
commercial entrance, and to provide five percent (5%)
landscaping in lieu of six percent (6%).
6. Parking shall be based on one (1) space for each 200 Square
Feet of gross building area used for retail uses except that
ten percent (10%) of the gross building area may be based on a
ratio of one (1) space for each 1,000 Square Feet for warehouse
purposes.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION:
1. The site plan received and dated July 10, 1985, shall be the
conceptual approved layout subject to a revised site plan,
landscape plan, and irrigation plan being submitted depicting
the modifications described herein:
a. Fully dimensioned
b. Trash areas
c. One (1) space being eliminated and made into an expanded
landscape area at the Northwest corner of the additional
shops along Edinger Avenue
-3- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 4
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT:
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT:
1. The site -plan -received and dated July 10, 1985, showing
30-1410 Square Feet of additional building area shall be the
conceptual approved layout subject to a revised site plan being
submitted depicting the modifications described herein prior to
issuance of building permits:
a. Fully dimensioned
b. Trash areas
c. Fire access lanes with widths and dimensions shown and
approved by the Fire Department
2. A parking management plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by`the Development Services Department prior to the
issuance of building permits to assure employee parking in the
rear.
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.
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.
-4- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 5
4. Architectural treatment shall be provided on all building
walls. Elevations depicting such shall be subject to approval
by the Secretary of the Board prior to issuance of building
permits.
5. 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.
6. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
7. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
8. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30') or
more in width and shall be of radius type construction unless
otherwise noted on plans.
9. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
10. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed in those areas determined necessary pursuant to Fire
Department regulations.
11. All signs shall comply with Article 976 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code within ninety (90) days.
12. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations
occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant will be liable for expenses incurred.
13. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
-5- .7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H.-B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 6
detailed recommendations regarding grading,.chemical and fill
properties,'foundations, retaining walls, streets, and
-utilities.
17. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building Division.
18. 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.
AYES: Cranmer, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: 'None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 85-266
Applicant: Richard Warner
A request to permit consolidation of two (2) lots into one (1)
parcel. Subject property is located at 16175 Whitecap Lane at the
intersection of Whitecap Lane and Stillwater.
This request is -covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported this application is a continuance from last week's
meeting. The applicant is proposing the consolidation of these two
(2) lots into one (1) parcel for residential purposes. Staff
recommends approval of the request and Waiver of the Final Map.
Larry Truman was present to represent the applicant and stated he
had no comments. Mr. Smith asked if he had read the conditions and
Mr. Truman said he had not, whereupon Mr. Smith suggested he do so.
The applicant's -representative read and agreed to the conditions.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
85-266 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1)
parcel for purposes of residential use in compliance with the
size and shape of property necessary for that type of
development.
-6- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 7
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 residential 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 July 9, 1985, shall be the approved
layout.
2. 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.
3. All previous Conditions of Approval of Tract No. 12054 shall be
applicable.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-30
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 85-7
Applicant: Architects Orange
A request to permit construction of eight (8) industrial buildings
at the Southwest corner of Harriman Avenue and Gothard Street.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 85-7.
This is a similar plan, stated Staff, to one reviewed by the Board
for this location a couple of months ago. It has a new applicant
and new property owner and conforms to the Zoning Ordinance Code.
-7- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 8
The project has been reviewed by the Design Review Board and their
recommendations have been incorporated into the conditions.
Daryl Smith -stated the area adjacent to the curb along Harriman
Avenue shall be level to drain and shall be planted in sod only and
no other trees or shrubs shall be installed in this area.
The applicant's representative, Darrel Hebenstreit, was present, and
he asked about the Design Review Board's changes in the elevations
along Harriman Street. Scott Hess explained the Design Review Board
would like to see an extended parapet or mansard type roof - that
they wanted to break the continuous roof line to relieve the
building's facade. Mr. Hebenstreit stated that he felt the owner
would not.be.willing-,to go along with this -type of change.
Mr. Hebenstreit presented photographs to the Board of similar type
buildings:"
Upon questioning by Daryl Smith, Glen Godfrey stated there were more
concerns with Building No. 8 than with Building No. 1. Les Evans
stated, in concurrence with Mr. Godfrey, that Building No. 8 should
be modified along Gothard Street.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 85-T AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-30 WERE APPROVED WITH THE
FOLLOWING -CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.
The site plan and floor plans received and dated July 10, 1985,
shall be -the approved layout with the following modifications
as described herein: -
a. One (1) additional parking space shall be provided for
.Building No. 4.
2. Elevations. shall be subject to review and approval by the
Design Review Board prior to the issuance of building permits.
a. Building No. 8 shall be modified to include a variation in
roof line. Additional relief shall be provided along the
Gothard.Street frontage.
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. These plans shall show:
-8- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 9
i. Intensified landscaping and berming shall be provided
along Gothard Street.
ii. The southerly half of Harriman Avenue shall be fully
landscaped between the curb and block wall in
accordance with Public Works Department standards. A
four foot (41) wide area adjacent to curb shall be
level to drain and shall be of sod ground cover only.
iii. The private street shall be fully landscaped.
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.
4. The block wall along Harriman Avenue shall be split face slump
block.
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. "NO PARKING" signs shall be posted per Fire Department Standard
No. 415.
8. Maximum separation between building wall and property line
shall not exceed two inches (21') for Building Nos. 3 and 4 and
Building Nos. 5 and 6.
9. Driveway approaches shall be in accord with Public Works
Department standards.
10. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
11. Compliance with all conditions of Tentative Tract No. 12368
shall be necessary prior to the issuance of building permits.
12. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed in all buildings pursuant to Fire Department
regulations.
13. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations
occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant will be liable for expenses incurred.
-9- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 10
a. Turnaround area shall be subject to Fire Department
approval.:
14. Fire Department access gates shall be installed in accordance
with Fire Department Standard No. 403. The two (2) gates along
Harriman Avenue shall be for fire access only.
15. Boxes containing gate keys shall be installed per Fire'
Department standards.
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 on unusable material, shall be disposed of at an
off -site facility equipped to handle them.
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 on -site soil
sampling_ and laboratory testing; o'f- 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 and parking easement(s) between the subject site and
adjacent properties.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None -
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION.NO. 85-37
USE PERMIT NO. 85-36
Applicant-: � Dane Lussier, Jr.
A request to permit an addition (garage) to nonconforming single
family dwelling. To permit one enclosed parking space in lieu of
-10- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 11
two, 7-1/2 foot encroachment into 7-1/2 foot rear yard and fencing
within 12 foot front yard setback and along front property line.
Subject property is located at 623 Geneva Avenue (North side of
Geneva Avenue approximately 135 feet West of Hill Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported the applicant was requesting approval of a three foot
W ) encroachment in the fifteen foot (151) setback. The lot is an
irregularly shaped lot - triangular in size. The applicant wishes
to build a garage and a new fence.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and the applicant, Dane
Lussier, was present. Mr. Lussier explained that he needs to
accommodate several vehicles Daryl Smith stated he was having a
problem with this "front yard type parking" but Les Evans said he
felt the improvements Mr. Lussier wished to make would benefit the
area rather than be a detriment.
Staff has notified the abutting property owners but received only
one verbal objection. There was no one else present to speak for or
against the project so Chairman Smith closed the Public Hearing.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 85-37 AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-36 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION:
1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings, 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 granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights. The applicant is making an exceptional improvement to
the property.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-37 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
8. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
-11- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 12
CONDITIONS'OF APPROVAL- - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
June 12, 1985, shall be the approved layout except that the
eight foot (8') high fence and parking space in the front
setback shall be -replaced with -landscaping.'
2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described in attached Map No. 1:
a. Intensified landscaping shall be provided in front of
- garage -along Geneva Avenue.-
b. The--mature-palm tree, -at the Northeast corner of the site
shall be retained, if possible.
c.- The proposed garage -shall match. -the -existing house in terms
- of building materials and colors.
FINDINGS FOR - APPROVAL"- USE--PERMIT:-
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.
CONDITIONS`OF",APPROVAL''--USE PERMIT:
1. A' revised site plan shall be"submitted depicting•the
modifications described -herein and"as shown on attached Map
No. 1:
2. All conditions of Conditional Exception -No. 85-37 shall be
applicable.
3. An''irre'vocable offer of dedication of the alley shall be
required prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. The development shall comply -with all -applicable provisions of
the•Ordinance Code; Building -Division, and Fire Department.
1
-12- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 13
5. 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.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Jim Vincent left the meeting at this time (2:30 P.M.) and he was
replaced on the Board by Bill Sampson.
USE PERMIT NO. 85-32
Applicant: Bill Maxey Toyota
A request to permit construction of office/sales building and
operation of automobile sales lot at 18924 Beach Boulevard (West
side of Beach Boulevard approximately 100 feet North of Garfield
Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff asked that the request be changed to not include the office
addition and to just permit the expansion of an automobile lot and
customer service. Since this would be a less intense use of the
area, Staff is recommending approval of this revised request.
Les Evans stressed the fact the applicant should be aware that
parking on Beach Boulevard may not always be there - that it is an
interim situation. Messrs. Smith and Evans asked that Item 1. b. of
the conditions be altered to inform the applicant of this situation.
The Public Hearing was opened and the applicant, Bill Maxey, was
present. Mr. Maxey said the actual number of parking spaces had not
been stipulated to him and that the owner of the property would not
join the two pieces of property. Glen Godfrey then informed
Mr. Maxey he would need reciprocity on the parking and aisle vehicle
access.
There was no one else present to speak concerning the project so the
Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, USE PERMIT NO. 85-32 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:
-13- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 14
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 conditional 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.
CONDITIONS OF,APPROVAL:
1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Eliminate southerly driveway approach and replace with full
width curb and sidewalk
b. Redesign to provide more customer parking and depict the
actual number of parking spaces
c. Widen front planter area to fifteen feet (151) in width in
order to reduce the rear planter area and extend to
southerly property line
d. Paint "CUSTOMER PARKING ONLY" on the surface of those
designated spaces
e. Provide driveway arrows on the ground for better on -site
circulation.
f.
Provide
large
(24-inch box)
trees in rear planter area
g.
The rear
block
wall shall be
repaired"14here necessary
2. Prior to use of the property, 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.
3. Landscaping shall comply with S.979 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
4. The existing pole sign shall be removed within thirty (30) days.
-14- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 15
5. All new signs shall comply with Articles 948 and 976 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
6. No outside auto repairs shall be permitted on the premises.
7. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and
adjacent properties.
AYES: Cranmer,'Evans, Godfrey, Sampson, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 85-27 AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-28
Applicant: Donna Oliveira
UP 85-27 REQUEST: To permit a four (4) unit apartment building
abutting an arterial highway at 16771 Moody Circle.
UP 85-28 REQUEST: To permit a four (4) unit apartment building
abutting an arterial highway at 16801 Moody Circle
These requests are covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Scott Hess said these Use Permits were being submitted because the
projects abut a major arterial highway. Staff is recommending
approval of both requests with findings and conditions. One
condition was for a Mission tile roof and another was for submittal
of a color palette of materials to the Department of Development
Services for approval.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing for both requests. Donna
Oliveira, the applicant, was present. She stated they could accept
the color palette requirement but felt the Mission tile roof would
not be feasible since it would basically be visible only to
airplanes because of the height and slope of the roofs. Glen
Godfrey stated something other than asphalt shingle would be
required. Les Evans added that the color palette should be
submitted to the Secretary of the Development Services Department
prior to issuance of building permits.
Ken Moody was present also and stated the requirements were not
feasible. He further stated he had spent fourteen months processing
this project through the City. Daryl Smith assured him the color
palette requirement was a typical requirement of applicants.
There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the
project so the Public Hearing was closed.
-15- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments -
July 10, 1985
Page 16
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY CRANMER, USE PERMIT NO. 85-27 AND
USE PERMIT NO. 85-28 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: (REVIEW OF ELEVATIONS ONLY)
USE PERMIT NO. 85-27:
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 85-27:
1. Revised elevations shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Color palette of building and roofing materials shall be
submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Zoning
Adjustments for review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits.
2. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: (REVIEW OF ELEVATIONS ONLY)
USE PERMIT NO. 85-28:
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.
-16- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 17
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 85-28:
1. Revised elevations shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
a. Color palette of building and roofing materials shall be
submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Zoning
Adjustments for review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits.
2. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Sampson, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 85-37
Applicant: Carlos Cella
A request to construct a 3,120 Square Foot auto body repair shop
within 150 feet of property zoned residential. Subject property is
located at 17412 Gothard Street (East side of Gothard Street
approximately 360 feet North of Slater Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Scott Hess reported the subject property is zoned M1 and is located
on the East side of Gothard Street just North of Slater Avenue.
There is an existing single family residence to the North. Staff is
recommending approval of the project if the proposed building is
moved to the Southeast corner of the property to increase the
distance between the repair shop and the existing residence. Les
Evans asked what is located behind the proposed building and Staff
said he thought there were industrial buildings on that lot. Staff
also recommended limiting the hours of operation from 7:00 A.M. to
8:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday, with no hours on Sunday, and
that all repair work be done inside the building.
Glen Godfrey stated they would want a solid block wall constructed
along the northerly portion.
Jim Vincent returned to the meeting at 3:07 P.M.
-17- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 18
The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Smith and Carlos Cella,
the applicant, was present. Mr. Cella stated there is a
construction company located on the property to the South and the
houses across the street are at least 170 feet from his location.
Garth Haskins, owner of the property to the North, was present. He
was concerned about the noise and drainage problems which would be
created by construction of the proposed building.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the project so
the Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, USE PERMIT NO. 85-37 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 conditional 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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
June 20, 1985, shall be the approved layout with the following
modifications:
a. Outside storage areas shall be delineated on the site plan.
b. Details of the entrance gate which shall be of solid
material.
C. The perimeter walls and gate shall be eight feet (81) in
height and that the northerly wall be the same height as
the adjacent wall.
-18- 7/10/85 - BZA
1
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 19
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.
c. Intensified landscaping shall be provided along the front
building facade within the planter area.
3. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, Fire Department, and
Public Works.
4. Maximum separation between building wall and property line
shall not exceed two inches (2").
5. No automobile dismantling or related uses shall be permitted.
6. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
a. Air -chisel panel cutting shall be done with all overhead
doors closed.
7. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South
Coast Air Quality Management District.
8. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
9. All signs shall comply with Articles 948 and 976 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
10. The noise study shall be subject to review and approval by the
City's noise enforcement person prior to the issuance of
building permits. If the noise assessment is determined
incomplete or inadequate, the applicant shall be responsible
for providing any additional information. All recommended
mitigating measures of the noise study shall be incorporated
into the development.
11. Hours of operation shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and
8:00 P.M., Monday through Saturday. No work shall be permitted
on Sundays.
-19- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 20
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Sampson, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Bill Sampson left the meeting at 3:25 P.M.
USE PERMIT NO. 85-39
Applicant: Han's Assigal
A request to permit a 3,325 Square Foot repair shop addition on
property located at 7552 Talbert Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
Staff reported there is an existing building there now and the
applicant wishes to expand his auto repair business. Staff would
recommend approval of the project if several conditions are
imposed. However, Staff has also prepared findings for denial if
the Board is so inclined. Staff read the conditions for approval to
the Board and audience.
One of Staff's concerns was the parking, repair, and storage of
automobiles around the lot. Les Evans expressed concern over
increasing the potential operation when they already seemed
over -crowded. A general discussion followed about these problems.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and the applicant, Johann
Assigal. Mr. Assigal said he was attempting to get better
circulation and flow of automobiles throughout the property and
explained the locations for smog inspections, reception areas, etc.
He further explained he was attempting to create a more efficient
operation.
Glen Godfrey asked how many people were employed at the location and
Mr. Assigal stated from fifteen (15) to eighteen (18). Mr. Godfrey
expressed concern that the available parking spaces would be
utilized by the employees.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the project so
Chairman Smith closed the Public Hearing.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY VINCENT, USE PERMIT NO. 85-39 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
LJ
-20- 7/10/85 - BZA
1
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 21
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
May 23, 1985, shall be the approved layout with a revised site
plan submitted depicting the modifications described herein:
a. Fully and accurately dimensioned
b. Curbing between driveways and landscaped areas
C. Trash enclosure
d. Handicapped parking space
e. Proof of driveway easement on abutting property
2. Landscaping shall comply with S.979 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
3. Special architectural treatment shall be provided on the rear
building walls. Such treatment is subject to approval by the
Department of Development Services.
a. The building shall match the existing building in terms of
materials and colors.
4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, Fire Department, and
Public Works.
5. Maximum separation between building wall and property line
shall not exceed two inches (211).
-21- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 22
6. No parking -of -vehicles repaired -or -left for -repairs shall be
permitted on Redondo Circle or Talbert Avenue.
7. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
8. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts,
equipment'or trailers.
9. All repair work shall be conducted -wholly within the building
and limited to -minor auto repairs only as described in Section
9730.58 for -the new addition only.
10. The applicant shall meet�all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
11. 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 the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code, Use Permit No. 85-39 may become null and
void'.
12. Fire'access lanes shall be maintained. If fire -lane violations
occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant will be -liable for expenses incurred.
13. The applicant shall sign an "Acceptance of Conditions: form
- prior -.to the issuance of building permits.
14. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
15. 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.
16. 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.
AYES: Cranmer;•Evans,
NOES: Godfrey
ABSENT:" --None
Smith, Vincent -
-22- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 23
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 85-239
Applicant: J. E. Lieser Company
A request to permit a three (3) lot subdivision from five (5)
substandard lots. Subject property is located on the North side of
Orion Street at the juncture with Warner Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
This map was approved two years ago but the applicant did not record
it. Staff is recommending approval of this request with conditions.
The applicant, John Lieser, was present. Daryl Smith asked if the
applicant had received the conditions. Mr. Lieser stated he had
received them, read them, and accepted the conditions.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 85-39 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed subdivision of three (3) 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
Development Services on June 13, 1985, shall be the approved
layout.
-23- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 24
2._ A parcel-map'shall be filed with and approved by the Departmen
of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. Warner Avenue and Orion Street shall be dedicated and improved
to City standards at the time the parcels are developed.
4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed.
5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed.
6.' All utilities shall --be installed underground at the time said
parcel(s) is/are 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. Vehicular- rights -to -Warner Avenue and Orion Street shall be
dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations
approved by the City.
11. Driveway, vehicle access and utility easements to serve the
three (3) lots shall be approved by the Department of
Development Services and -Public Works prior to issuance of
building permits.
12. Noise mitigation construction shall be utilized in compliance
with -Title 25 of the Administrative Code of the State of
California.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Smith,= Vincent
NOES:_ None
ABSENT: . None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 85-248 - -
Applicant: Tait and Associates, Inc.
A request to create two parcels from one parcel (Parcel 2 of Lot
Line Adjustment No. 84-11). Subject property is located on the
easterly -portion of the shopping center located East of Golden West
Street and North of Warner Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1970.
I
J
-24- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 25
Staff reported there was a parcel map approved'a couple of years ago
which covered this area. Later, Lot Line Adjustment No. 84-11 was
approved. Staff is recommending approval of this request with
conditions, and also all previous conditions of Tentative Parcel Map
No. 82-560 and Lot Line Adjustment No. 84-11 shall be applicable.
The applicant's representative, Joseph Walthour, was present.
Mr. Walthour stated Condition Nos. 3, 4, and 5 had already been
met. His concern was with Condition No. 10 because of the Ross
Store.
Scott Hess explained to the Board that he had received information
which indicated a Waiver could be done because the improvements were
already in. Daryl Smith, however, stated that every year some new
changes in this area seem to come before the Board for
consideration. He expressed concern over the applicant continuing
to meet the requirements for parking, landscaping, circulation,
etc., with all these continuous changes.
Ross Cranmer left the meeting at this time - 4:00 P.M.
The applicant stated there had been only one parcel map, one lot
line adjustment, and now this new map. He said the map would record
before these two (2) structures are built.
Glen Godfrey asked if the applicant would have Tait and Associates
bring the City an "as -built" plat map in the event this application
was approved, and Mr. Walthour said he would have someone from Tail
and Associates get in touch with Mr. Godfrey. The applicant's
representative agreed to the conditions as presented and discussed.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 85-248 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed subdivision of
commercial use in compliance
property necessary for that
two (2) parcels for purposes of
with the size and shape of
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.
-25- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 26
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 June 20, 1985, shall be the approved
layout.
2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department
of Public Works -and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. Warner Avenue 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. Sewage disposal -shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
sewage system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed.
6. All utilities -shall be -installed underground at the time said
parcel(s) is/are 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. Vehicular rights to Warner Avenue shall be dedicated to the
City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the
City.
10. All previous conditions of Tentative Parcel Map No. 82-560 and
Lot Line Adjustment No. 84-11 shall -be applicable.
11. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway -and parking easements between the subject parcels. 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.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cranmer
-26- 7/10/85 - BZA
Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
July 10, 1985
Page 27
There was no further business to be discussed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, JULY 15, 1985, AT
10:00 A.M., AFTER PROPER POSTING OF AGENDA ITEMS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Smith, Vincent
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cranmer
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
jh
(2965d)
1
-27- 7/10/85 - BZA