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MINUTES
.'.,HUNTINGTON PEACH 'BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1985.- 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS.PRESENT: Cranmer,,Godfrev, Smi-th,,, Patapoff, Poe
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Hess,., -Strange-,,.
MINUTES:,,,-, UPON MOT -I -ON BY "GODFREY,"AND SECOND 'BY''STRANGE-' 'Mlt'7U-T'ES
--.OF THE :MEETING - OF'jNOVEMBER'-i 27""198 5', `-WERE APPROVED AS
TRANSCR,IBED.r--'�.BY.-THE'F-OLLOWING --,VOTEL'-
AYES: Godfrey, Smith, -.Strange;
NOES: None
ASSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cranmer, Patapoff,;-Poe
MOTE: �: -,-,Mich ' a -Le ' lj,S.trange was -present-at, th-,is,-:R-,E�qull:ar�'m'e'eting to vote
on the Minutescof December,.-4:1 1985,.'=�'
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
TENTATIVE PA,?C1"1L- MAP, NO., 85,-330 � (Cont., from, 11/13/85
Applicant: Jeanne Merrick ': " -I " : 1 i;'
A request to; create ,threea (3), parcels- from- four-(4) 'parcels,.
`
Subject- prop.erty-.,is�located--�at,,82-12-.Fotell'e-lDrivd-
(South,side 'of
Forelle Drive near intersection: of.,. Lisa- ' Lane)
This request,,is coyere,d.,by Categorical Exemption*: Clas-s''-,1'5--'
Californiia'gnv'i'rolnimental
Act,1984'.-
Scott Hess rep ,9rte0,this,dtemhad, been 'continued 'f tom :a' previous
meetinq-,so,the,ap p1icant.,could:,ob,tain,a --.1etter'of-authorizat`i6n from
;
the Hu'ntingto'n".';Viewpoint N.or.th,-Hnmeowner's -Assodi'ati6n- Staff has
today given -�the,-,Bqard -members-•,a,-copy,oft-,t,h,at�'l�etter, which outlines
the items, -- t1h,e-'H6m-'e.o,wn,er - s I -_A.ssoci'at:Lcin�:warits�.:accbmpl,i'shed in -
connection w,ith --this:.-request. =Staf f ds,'-recommendirig 'apprbval'
subject to standard conditions;.,.-of.(apprav a
The applicant - Jeanne, Merr-,ick,1. was• present,," and -agreed to the
conditions.
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Since the letter had not been addressed to Ms. Merrick, Glen Godfrey
asked if the applicant for Use Permit No. 85-78 was present and
Vincent Vander Burgh, the applicant, introduced himself.
Mr. Vander Burgh explained he was purchasing the property and had
requested permission from the Homeowners Association to raise the
height of the block wall paralleling the property. Bill Patapoff
called attention to the fact the letter only referred to Lot 20, and
the owner of that lot, Anita Brace, was also present.
A general discussion followed relative to the concerns of the
Homeowners Association, and Staff pointed out these items had been
included in the Use Permit request.
UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 85-330 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed consolidation of four (4) parcels for purposes of
residential 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 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 October 17, 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. Forelle Drive shall be dedicated to City standards.
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4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's
water system -at the'time said-parcel(s) i.s/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(s) is/are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment
district at the time said parcel(s) i-s/are developed. (Contact
the Department of Public Works for additional information).
10. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services.
11. The property owners --signatory to the map shall submit written
approval from the Huntington Viewpoint North Homeowners
Association that the three (3) conditions as described in the
letter from the Huntington Viewpoint North Homeowners
Association dated December 4, 1985, substantially have been net
and -that the approval is satisfactory to the Department of
Development Services -prior to approval of the Final Map.
AYES: Cranmer, Patapoff, Godfrey; Smith, Poe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 85-78
Applicant:- Vincent Vander Burgh
A request to improve an adjacent fifteen foot (151) wide vacant
parcel for parking and landscaping purposes in conjunction with a
twenty-eight (28) unit apartment complex. Subject property is
located at 8231 Ellis Avenue (North side of Ellis Avenue
approximately two hundred sixty feet (2601) East of Goodwin Lane).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff explained that, as part of Tentative Parcel Map No. 85-330,
the apartment owner was asking to improve the fifteen foot (151)
wide vacant strip between the apartments and the Huntington
Viewpoint North condominium development. Mr. Hess presented
photographs of each side of the wall and stated the wall varies in
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height from four feet (41) to six feet (61). 'The lot is currently
zoned R-1 but the applicant will utilize it as R-2.- The applicant
would like to increase the height of the wall and increase the
parking spaces from sixty (60) to eighty (80). Staff is
recommending approval with conditions.
Daryl Smith mentioned that the wall belonged to the•Fomeowners
Association -and asked that the condition state the wall should be
six feet (6' ) high -measured per grade rather 'than per, the.,
"applicant's side" • He•also pointed•out�the existing wall might not
stand the weigh t-of'additional height and engineering studies should
be made.
Staff also stated the applicant -would have to file a Zone Change
request within one (1) year,to.change'the property from R-1 to R-2.•
The Public Hearing -was opened,•by Chairman•Smith and the applicant,
Vincent Varider,Burgh,'was•present•. Tom Poe explained the need for
additional fire hydrants to service the apartment complex and the,
additional property, anda-discussion followed concerning the
accomplishment of this•and other conditions. Mr. Vander Burgh said
he was not sure the project would be feasible since he -would not be
gaining as many parking spaces as originally anticipatedf•and he
would like a continuance of1his request to determine the overall
cost. Jeanne Merrick and Anita Brace•were still•present and agreed
with Mr. Vander 'Burgh on the questionable feasibility of the project.
There was no one else present to speak•for or•against the project
and since the applicant had requested a continuance, the Public
Hearing'was left open.
UPON MOTION BY PATAPOFF AND SECOND BY•CRANMER•, USE PERMIT NO. 85-78
WAS CONTINUED;,AT-THE REQUEST OF THE•APPLICANT, TO THE MEETING OF
DECEMBER 17, 1985, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -
AYES: Cranmer,•Godfrey, Smith, Patapoff, Poe
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-81'
USE PERMIT NO. 85-74 '
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PTO. 85-71 (Cont. from 11/27/85)
Applicant: G. P. Building Enterprises
CE REQUEST: To permit private recreational areas in lieu of common
recreational open -space. -
UP REQUEST:
complex.
To permit construction of a six (6) unit apartment
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The subject property is located at 17192 Elm Street.(East side of
Elm Street approximately two hundred fifty feet (2501) South of
Cypress Avenue).
These requests are covered by Negative Declaration No. 85-71.
According to Staff, the applicant is proposing a six (6) unit
apartment complex and is requesting a variance for the required open
space to be provided as private patio space for each tenant. Staff
has reviewed the project and is recommending approval of all three
requests with conditions.
Daryl Smith asked about the requirement for the one hundred (100)
Cubic Feet of storage space and Scott Hess explained the storage
area could be provided inside the unit or in the garage. Staff also
mentioned the desirability of extending the mansard roof along all
four (4) sides of the building and that one foot (11) along Elm
Street would have to be dedicated per Public Works standards.
Glen Godfrey asked that Staff contact the Redevelopment Agency for
approval of these requests prior to issuance of building permits.
The Public Hearing was opened on the Conditional Exception, the Ilse
Permit, and the Negative Declaration, and John King was present to
represent the applicant. The conditions were reviewed with Mr. King
and it was determined the mansard roof would be limited to the front
and across two (2) units of the garage. There was no one else
present to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing
was closed.
UPON MOTION BY PATAPOFF AND SECOND BY GODFREY, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 85-71,_CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 85-81, AND USE PERMIT 11O. 85-74
WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
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.
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3. The proposal.,,:is consistent with the City-'-_s General,Plan of Land
Use.
FINDINGS F•OR-APPROVAL-- CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION:
1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property regarding, -size, the --strict-appl-,ication,-of, the Zoning
Ordinance is,found-to deprive the subject,property of
privileges, enjoyed,b,y-.other--pr.operties:in the -vicinity and
under,,-identicaI zone - class i•f,ications. -
2. The _granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights:. ;Private -patio: areas are . -more •:beneficial to each unit
than a.,common-open space. -area because there are only six (6)
units in this project.
3. The granting of - Conditional-Fxcept•ion,.tlo. 85-81-.will not be
materially detrimental,,to_,the-public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same -zone classifications.
4. The proposal�is..consis,tent,w,ith-the,Ci,ty,'s General Plan of Land
Use.
CONDITIONS OF,•APPROVAL--CONDITIONAL,EXCEPTION AND USF PFRMIT:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
October 31,,1985, shall be revised depicting the modifications
described herein:
a. The mansard roof shall extend along the left side back over
two (2) units.
b. Provide 100 Cubic Feet)of storage space for each unit.
C. Since one foot•(1!) is.required for -dedication on Flm
Street, the front setback may need to be modified to
conform to the Code.
2. The private -patio -areas shall,include-water, natural gas and
electrical outlets.
3. Submit lighting,plan in -;accord with -Si 9320.18 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
4. Fire access from the rear of the units shall comply with the
Uniform Building Code.
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5. 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.
6. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
7. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet
(271) in width and shall be of radius type construction.
8. Dedicate one foot (11) on Elm Street and provide all street
improvements per Public Works standards.
9. Prior to issuance of building permits, this project shall be
subject to review and approval by the Redevelopment Department.
10. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
11. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
12. 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.
13. The struc;;ures on the subject property, whether attached or
detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the'State
acoustical standards 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).
14. 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.
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AYES: Cranmer', Godfr'ey, Smith, Patap6ff,- 'Poe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIFW NO. 85'48-(Cdnit.'fro'm'11/127/85)'
Applicant: Uno,cal/Tufan Ince
A request to'-perrnit:-modernization of -an existing service station.
Subject &operty-,is located at--1647.1: Volsa=Chida_Stredt (Nor-thwest
corner .6f',,'Bols'a-,Chica�iqt?eOt",aridHeil"Avenile)
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class
California Fnvironmental Quality Act, 1984.
-Staff from` JeRe1_'ia'ist *mee i rig g to
give the applicant's reprdsentative,_an opportunity to consult his
corporate f f 1066 s 1i r`egar ding 't lie' 6xtohsiV6 cohdiEx6fis--ori" , the'
h(j `conditions.
'subject proje6t.;_i t," is''?e6o:'m"mefiLng 'a"p
ive a 'Wodld',-not be one
Daryl Smith -'mentioned _,tfiat ddl6t:ibnof-_th6'_,dr*' 'W'*y-
,of the': c6ndiEions,"'inowc- eing,iinPo e
Ron Schwab C,6dfr6
y
said. -.the applyi,,carit-'ti,ad,-jindid&t'ed t= ttie 1,d9f---"ffi66e1?iigtha't 'there'-'
would.be_'vending!6dchinog'.�,"pr6V idedj6fiAth,&--proper 3. Godfrey
stated_-,thesq_1sh6u1d be l4im:Lted-!to!_=thr6e (13)!:s6fe, delrik"madiiines. He
mentioned that ITO alcoholic beverages are allowed by Code.
UPON MOTION BY'GODFRVY-':AND SEdON5t_BY SMI'T141z'izA1jkNfSTP'ATIVE 'REVIEW
NO.85-48 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS; BY -THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
CONDITIONS '-OF 7
1. A revised,site plan shall be submitted de.pictinq the
m o d i f i c a t i o n s, '-de s ciii i 64E�d` - H _e r 6 "f nr! 1'! t V_ 1 -9 1 f!
a Provide three foot (3' ) wide within `'landscrapec3 ,'tripe the
public right-of-way adjacent to the .toUthetln'-canopy.
b. Six Percent (6%) '_e�_ andscaped.
2., Prior'. --to', as.,:w6n-ce ,6f- IbUi:aldilig -'Jie_HnVe, applicant shall file a
parcel map consolidating all lots ont-h`bi,sub"j_66t property.
Said map shall be recorded prior to final inspection.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall
submit*the following plans:
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a, Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of
Development Services and Public Works for review and
approval.
b. Rooftop Mechanical Fquipment Plan. Said plan shall
.indicate screening of all rooftop -mechanical -equipment and
shall. delineate the.type of material proposed to screen
said equipment.
c. Provide minimum of -five (5) fifteen (15) gallon trees along
the West and North property line planters.
4. The development,shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
5. Wheel chair ramp shall be installed at the intersection per
Public Works standards.
6. The major identification sign shall be removed or altered to
comply with Article 948 within ninety (90) days.
7. All signs shall comply with Articles 948 and 116 of the
Huntington Reach Ordinance -code. All free-standing signs shall
be low -profile, monument -type signs.
8., Vending machines shall be limited to no more than three (3) at
the location.
9. Development shall meet all local and State regulations
regarding operation of-all.underground storage tanks.
10. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
11. Street lights shall be provided along Fleil Avenue and Bolsa
Chica Street per Public Works standards.
12. Dedication of thirty-two foot (321.) corner radius is required
per Public Works Standards. _ ,
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. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent
property.
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AYES: Cranmer,,Godfrey,,_Smith, Patapoff; Poe
NOES: None-'
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL`.EXCEPTION NO. 85-82
USE PERMIT'NO. 85-82
Applicant: ,Earl Mazzari
A request .t o permit; construction. of` a three`; (3 j;unt�apartment
complex abutt'n.q,.an;.,arterial highway with a variance for��a ten foot
(10') front yard setback in lieu of fifteen feet (15') and to permit
one (1) guest, parking_space .on, Jib Circle. Subjeq, property is
located on, the ;West .side_
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of; 'Bolsa Chi`a Street_",betwen
,c„Pearce Street
and Heil Avenue.
re uestsare; cov . ` ' Catt o' q erec3.;kiy eg rical`Exeinption, Class 1 (L-2),
California Fnv'ironmen'tal' Quality Act;``198'4.
According to'.St'a"ffh,is-particular propertyr`i"s zoneed R-2 and is
currently vacant: `'The appl�icant`.ha's -obtained an approved Tentative
Parcel Map ,for, the, forty-nine, foot (49_' ), lots.,, Staff has reviewed
the project` and"is- recommendinlg' approval subject to conditions
L, .. The Public Hearing was opened- onf:both_-requests and ;the applicant,
Earl Mazzari, 'was_prese`nt, _i;Mr:rMasza'ri, said,te•wa`s requesting the
on -street parking*' since- it'"had'p`r`eviously`beeh: allowed for other
properties in_ the, area.
There was no one else present_,wishing,to.speak for or against the
project so the; Public Hearing -,was. closed.
Bill Patapoff asked if the,surroui'd'ing buildings were triplexes and
Staff explained the area, is, zoned: R-2; and. had previously been
allowed; however,,. in the ,past, twQ months. an: amendment to the Code
had disallowed an ,
y_:or�-street,_parking,,in these situations.
UPON MOTION RY; GODFRFY; AriD,,SECQNDCONDITIONAL _ EXCEPTION
NO. 85-82 AND.,USE,=PERMIT ,NO: ,-85-8., WERE,"APPROVED WITH THE FOLI-,OWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, , BY, THE,_FOLLOWING-,, VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishinent,''maintenance and operatlo'n' of the use will
not be detrimental'to
a. The general welfare` of; persons residing or working in the
vicinity; -
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b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building.
2. The granting of the conditional exception and 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. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, 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. The
property is forty -nine -feet (491) in width; surrounding
properties are sixty-two feet- (62') in width. Portions of the
surrounding developments have'a.ten foot (101) front setback
and were.allowed;on-street guest parking spaces.
5. The granting of a -conditional exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
6. The granting of Conditional Fxception No. 85-82 and Use Permit
No. 85-82 will not.be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or -injurious to property in the same zone
classifications.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan dated October 31, 1985, and floor plans and
elevations dated November 26, 1985; shall be revised depicting
the modifications described herein:
a. Inside dimension of garage shall be minimum of eighteen
feet wide by nineteen feet deep (18' x 191).
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 an-d
shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen
said equipment.
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3. Landscaping shall -,comply with S. 916 ;and-979 'of the 'Funtington
Beach',Ordinance .Code.
4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the .Ordinance Code,, Building •Division, and; Fire Department.
5: Natural: gas,,: :water,, -and- electrical 'outlets shall be -provided at
each,, pri.vate;,patio area.
6. Driveway, -,-approaches shall be;. a minimum of: twenty .,feet (201) . in
width:and_shall be -of radius -type construction.
7. The five :,foot: (5,1.)1 landscape.. easement along ,Bolsa Chica Street
shall• b.e Aedicated and: shall: inatch - existing; easements to the
North and South.
8. The driveway along Bolsa Chica Street shall be removed and
replaced with full curb, gutter and sidewalk to Public Works
standards...
9. Proposed structures shall "be architecturally compatible with
surroundin,g,:existing,,,structures,:: .
10. Natural. gas shall.-�be, stubbed in••at. the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
11. Low -volume -heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
12. 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.
13. The structures -on the subject property, whether attached or
detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State
acoustical standards--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-petson,experienced in the field of
acoustical engineeringi-.with the application for building
permit(s).
14. The subject property,,shall enter into-Arrevocable reciprocal
driveway-easement(s)-•between-the-subject.site'and adjacent
property vhere-the common driveway is proposed.
AYES: Cranmer, Godfrey, Sm_ith:Poe „
NOES: Patapoff
ABSENT: Norte
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CONDITIONAL, FXCEPTION NO. 85-83
USE PERMIT NO. 85-81
Applicant_ _George Armstrong
A request to permit construction of a three (3) unit apartment
complex abutting an arterial highway with a variance for a ten foot
(101) front yard setback in lieu of fifteen feet (151) and to permit
one (1) guest parking space on Jib Circle. Subject property is
located on the West side of Bolsa Chica Street just South of Heil
Avenue.
These requests are covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1 (L-2),
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff explained this project was identical to Mr. Mazzari's project,
which the Board had just reviewed, with the exception the buildings
had been reversed, and Staff was recommending approval with the same
conditions except for the condition concerning the driveway.
Daryl Smith opened the Public Hearing and Earl Mazzari was present
to represent the applicant. Mr. Mazzari agreed to the conditions
for George Armstrong, the applicant. There was no one else present
wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing
was closed.
LLPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY CRANMFR, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 85-83 AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-81 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTF:
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 exception and 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.
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4. Because 'Vf' special' circumstances-'applic'abTeAo'7 th'e''subj"ect
property; including size, location or -surroundings, the strict
application of the Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive the
sub ject-*�pr-operty �o'f privileges enjoyed by-- t ot'i,er properties in,
the v,icini-ty" andf under identical zone" classifications. The
property is forty-nine feet (491) in width; surrounding
properties.are sixty-two feet (62'-) In width. Portions of the
surrounding development have a' tsn foot"' (10_ )-"'front' setback and
were allowed on -street guest parking spaces.
5. The grantingi of a! conditional` exception' is 'necessary in order,
to preserve the enjoyment of -one or moronsubstantial property
rights-..
6. The granting -of Conditional Fxception Ito: 85=83.and Use Permit
No. 85-81 will not'`be- materially'detriinental to the public
welfare; or injurious to property in'the'same'zone
classifications:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL --CONDITIONAL-FXCEPTION,AND USE PERMIT:
1. The site plan dated Octobers3l, 1985;`and"floor plans and
elevations dated November 26, 1985, shall be revised depicting
the modifications described"herein:
a. Inside dimension of garage shall be minimum of eighteen
feet wi-do by -- nineteen feet' deep (18'' x 191) .
2. Prior to issuance of -building -permits, the applicant shall
submit ---the following plans: � ' -
a. Landscape and.--irrigation-'plan to'the,Department of
Deve'opment 'Ser'vices "and •Public Works for review and
approval... : - - . -". " ,
b. Roof -top Mechanical 'Fquip_me_nt Plan. :Said "plan shall-
indicate-
scr'e-ening �"df all rooftop mechanical equipment and
shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen
aid equipment.
3. Landscaping shall comply with S. 916 and 979 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code." ' -
4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and,Fire Department.
5. Natural gas, water, and electrical outlets"shall be provided at
each private patio area..
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6. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty feet (201) in
width and shall be of radius type construction.
7. The five foot (51) landscape easement along Bolsa Chica Street
shall be dedicated and shall match existing easements to the
North and South.
8. If a driveway along Bolsa Chica exists, it shall be removed and
replaced with full curb, gutter and sidewalk to Public Works
standards.
9.
Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
surrounding existing structures.
10.
Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
11.
Low -volume }reads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
12.
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.
13.
The structures on the subject property, whether attached or
detached,
shall be constructed in compliance with the State
acoustical standards 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).
14.
The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal
driveway easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent
property where the common driveway is proposed.
AYES: Cranmer, Codfrey, Smith, Poe
NOES: Patapoff
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL FXCEPTION NO. 85-86
USE PERMIT•NO. 85-76
Applicant`_ Michael Di Meglio
A request to construct a detached, second unit to an existing single
family residence with nonconforming setbacks and access; and a
variance to maintain existing garage access from Detroit Avenue and
to allow existing twenty-two foot (221) long driveway to'be credited
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as a; guest pzarking-.space._ ,Subject:,property-;is located at
214- Detroit ;Avenue -I (South: side of_. D(:troit'-,Avenue, approximately 160
feet Fast of Alak,amal. Street)-
.
These 'requests :are covered =by.-Ca`tegor•ical ,Exemption; Class 1 and
Class- 5•, Ca'lifornial.Environmental, Quality,Xct,•�1984
Staff stated,the,,applicant's request-,had:shownt)a,twenty"two foot
(221) driveway -but, -.when the submitted plans were checked, they
indicated the driveway was only sixteen feet (161) long. This would
alter,the,request which was being-presented--to.the Board.
The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Smith and Michael
Di Meglio was present. Mr. Di Meglio said he had measured the
driveway ;that :morning ;and •.it -was.:22!-6"..;from .the .new, sidewalk to the
face of .the .-garage, ,and:,thirty-two, feet , (32') :from --the curb to the
garage.
Daryl Smith stated the condition could say approval would be based
on the driveway actuallyibeing:twenty-two feet (22'') lonq. There
was a discussion--r-e'lative `to t1fe necessity for installation of a
roll-up.garage-:door,,and--it,was:determined-,to-be needed if the
garage setback -�is , greater -than , twerity-,feet ; (20') 'and less than
twenty-two feet (221) .. ,.. - . f , ,
The applicant, agreed to,the: conditions -and, since :there .was no one
else present wishing }to speak .regarding..the project, ,Mr. Smith
closed the Public Hearing.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND=BA.Y,.CODFREY;'CONDITIONAL' FXCEPTION
NO. 85-86 AND USE PERMIT NO. 85-76 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING.
FINDINGS ..AND .-CON,DI,TIONS,, AY 'THE' FOLLOWING , VU�E::=
FINDINGSFORAPPROVAL:
1 . The .establ;ishment,. .maintenance ,and operation of,the use will
not be .detrimental-. to: :...... .
a. The general welfare of persons-residi'ng''or'working in the
vicinity;
b. Property and (improvements in: _the;vi-airyi,Ey- 'of, su-ch use or
building.
2. The granting of,,the�conditionalt exception- and -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.
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Page 17
4. Because of.special.circumstances applicable to the subject
property,.including-location and 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. Other
properties.in_the.vicinity have -driveways off Detroit Avenue.
6. The granting of a conditional exception to maintain the
existing -driveway off'Detroit Avenue is necessary in order to
preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
7. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 85-86 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
8. The granting of this conditional exception shall be based on
the provision that the distance between -the garage and the
front property line is a minimum of twenty feet (201).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION AND USE�PERMIT:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
November 12, 1985 shall be revised depicting the modifications
described herein:
a. Proper garage setback dimension from front property line.
If it is. less than twenty feet (201), it must be referred
back to the -Board of Zoning.Adjustments.
b. If the garage setback is greater than twenty feet (201) and
less than twenty-two feet (221), a roll -up door and
electric garage door opener -in front garage must be
provided.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, -applicant shall file a
parcel map consolidating the two lots. Said map shall be
recorded prior to final inspection.
3. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building,Division, and Fire Department.
4. The alley shall be dedicated and improved per Public Works
standards.
5. All street improvements shall be completed per Public'Works
standards.
6. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
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Page 18
7. Natural gas s- hal'l 'be• stubbed in' at the'- locations of" cooking
facilities, -water heaters, and'central'heating units.
8. Low -volume heads shall'be•used on all spigots and water faucets.
9. All-buiiding'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.,'
10. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or
detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State
acoustical standards set forth - for'=units thatvlie`-within - the 60
CNEL contourslof'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" pplication' for building
permit(s).
11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall
sign, notarize, and record:with*,the County Recorder a -"Letter
of Agreement'assuring, that` no' more- than two -dwelling units
shall- be- maintained` of h''the` `subject` property.
AYES: Cranmer; Godfrey,- Smith', Patapoff; Poe"
NOES: None
ABSENT: DTone - ,.
ADMINISTRATTVF RFVIFW no. 85=57 J =~•
Applicant: Woodtree=Devel'opment�Company
A request to establish two (2) model homes and a sales office within
a newly constructed residential tract. Subject property is located
at 18062 Jolly'- L'ane�`('South 'side=o-f'Talbert=Avenue approximately
750 feet West of Bieach,-' LOulevar'd. _
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3,
California Fnviron"mental,Quality Xct, 1984.
Staff reported the applicant is proposing to establish a model home
complex at this location and also utilize the recreation room as a
sales office. --This project, -is within the redevelopment area and the
Redevelopment Department has concurred with this request. Staff is
recommending approval -with --'conditions.
The applicant, -George Wood,'was-'present'and-stated that Jolly Lane
was a private street • Mr Wood said he-' did not understand the
requirement for a bond:but'-St'aff explained -it was a requirement to
assure that the temporary'fencing,-planter boxes, etc., would be
removed when the models were sold and that the sales office would be
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returned to its original function of a recreation room. Mr. Wood
stated he was quite anxious for approval so people could be moved in
by the Christmas season.
UPON MOTION BY PATAPOFF AND SECOND BY CRAMMER, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 85-57 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The conceptual plot plan dated November 14, 1985, shall be the
approved layout.
2. Project identification (Subdivision directional) sign shall
comply with Article 976 (Sign Code) of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
3. All roads (including fire access) shall be of hard surface, all
weather construction meeting Public Works requirements and
installed prior to opening the models.
4. All water lines and fire hydrants ,hall be installed and
approved by the fire Department, prior to issuance of permits
for any temporary or permanent structures.
5. If applicable, security fencing, gates, locking devices,
ingress and egress from streets and parking areas shall be
reviewed and approved by the Fire, Police and Development
Services Departments prior to issuance of building permits.
6. The office use shall be discontinued within thirty (30) days
following sale of the last on -site unit and reverted to a
recreation room. A surety bond of $1,000.00 shall be posted
with the City for the sales office and for each model home to
guarantee compliance with all provisions of the code and the
Huntington Beach Building Code. Such model homes shall only
serve the tract specified in subject administrative review
application.
7. Sales office shall not be converted or expanded into a general
business office.
8. Fire lanes, as determined and approved by the Fire Department,
shall be posted and signed.
AYES: Cranmer, Godfrey, Smith, Patapoff, Poe
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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December 4, 1985
Page 20
There was -no further business to be presented to the Board. -
UPON MOTION BY SMITH,_ AND- SECOND BY � POF,. THE REGULAR- MEETING' WAS
ADJOURNED- TO A- STUDY,; SESSION ON MONDAY, DECEMBER-- 9,,, 1985.,. AT
10:00 A. M: ��BY; THE> FOLLOWING VOTE_ -,
AYES: C`ranmer; Godfrey; 'Smith, 'Patapoff, Poe
NOES: None,
ABSENT: None
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary -,-.,-
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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