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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-25MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH'BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1986 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California Evans, Godfrey., Krejci,_ Poe, Smith STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Franklin MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 4, 1986, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-37 Applicant: Robert L. Wood A request to permit a wall forty-eight inches (48") high to six feet (61) high within the front yard.setback. Subject property is located at 423 Twentieth Street (West side of Twentieth Street approximately fifty feet ( 50"- )' South of Pecan Avenue) . This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff member, Robert Franklin, reported the request was for placement of a wall over forty-two inches (42") high in the front yard setback. There is an existing apartment project on the site and the applicant wants to erect the fence to create an enclosure for a patio area. Staff has evaluated the request and can find no land -related hardship.. Therefore, Staff is recommending denial of the project. There was a discussion between Staff and the Board members relative to the City Code requirements pertaining to fences. Staff explained the variations in the height of the proposed wall and how the height was measured from the interior grade level. Staff also explained that parking spaces were provided at the rear of the lot. Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Pag e 2 The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Tom Poe and the applicant, Robert L. Wood, was present. Mr. Wood explained his conception of the wall and presented photographs of walls in the adjacent neighborhood which he felt were in violation of Code regulations. Mrs./Wood also explained the unit was adjacent to a vacant lot and their yard was constantly being inundated with beer bottles, trash, etc., from passersby. She further stated they would like a private area for entertaining friends and family. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing was closed. Glen Godfrey and Daryl Smith stressed the importance of not measuring the grade from a "raised" planter area, and Tom Poe expressed concern about fire access to the rear apartment. Staff also stated he had researched records and had not found permits for fence or wall variations in the immediate vicinity. Staff felt any of the existing fences would have been built illegally. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-37 WAS DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS, 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. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-37 would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity. 3. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classifications. 4. Encroachment into the required setback is not compatible with setbacks established for properties in the immediate vicinity and would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon those properties. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None -2- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 3 USE PERMIT NO. 86-42 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-247 NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 86-31 Applicant: Anthony Ursino/Ursino Development UP REQUEST: To permit seven (7) unit apartment complex (six (6) units and one (1) unit density bonus). TPM REQUEST: To permit consolidation of three (3) parcels into one parcel. Subject property is located at 17230-17240 Elm Street (East side of Elm Street approximately four hundred feet (4001) South of Cypress Avenue). This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 86-31. Staff explained the request was for a seven (7) unit apartment complex which is in the redevelopment area. The applicant is requesting permission for consolidation of three (3) lots into one (1) for construction of the apartment project. He is also requesting a density bonus for one (1) unit since density on the parcels allows 6.3 units. Staff has evaluated the request and is recommending approval with conditions. A discussion ensued relative to depth of parking stalls, placement of buildings, drainage easement, reciprocal parking arrangements, and location of fire hydrants. The Public Hearing was opened on all three (3) requests simultaneously and Tony Ursino, the applicant, was present. Mr. Ursino explained his request for the density bonus and placement of the apartments on the parcels. There was no one else present wishing to speak so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 86-31, USE PERMIT NO. 86-42, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-247 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-42: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed seven (7) unit apartment project 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. -3- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 4 2. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. 4. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-42: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 24, 1986, shall be revised and resubmitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Roof material shall be shadow shingle or medium shake. b. Indicate "Cape Cod" type roof pitch of 6/12 slant. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a parcel map consolidating Parcels 10, 11 and 12. Said map shall be recorded prior to final inspection. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plan: a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department -of Development Services and Public Works for review and approval. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 5. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 6. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 7. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. Gas, water, and electricity shall be provided in patio areas. 8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 9. 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. -4- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 5 10. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 11. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 12. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall draft a development agreement which addresses the following: a. Mechanism for monitoring the affordable unit. b. Set aside unit for families of moderate income. Said agreement shall be approved by the Director of Development Services and approved as to form by the City Attorney prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy. A copy of the recorded agreement shall be submitted to the Department of Development Services. 14. The applicant shall modify the existing high fence forty-two inch (42") located on the North property line to accommodate the required dedication for the adjacent parcel. 15. Fire hydrant shall be provided per Fire Department review and approval. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-247: 1. The proposed consolidation of three (3) parcels into one (1) for purposes of residential use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type .of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for 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 -5- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 6 specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-247: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Development Services on June 25, 1986, 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. Elm Street 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 (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's the sewage system at time said parcel(s) is/are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 6. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information). 8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Development Services. 9. A drainage easement shall be provided by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 86-46 Applicant: Country Cottage Antiques A request to permit a temporary outdoor event on July 18, 19, and 20, 1986. Subject property is located at 6885 Warner Avenue (North side of Warner Avenue just West of Golden West Street). -6- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments .Tune 25, 1986 Page 7 This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff reported this was a request to use an existing parking lot to display merchandise for sale. The applicant has received authority from the property owners to conduct the parking lot sale in front of their shop. They want to use four (4) designated parking spaces and will have a tent. Staff recommends approval with conditions such as maintaining the drive aisles per Police Department standards. The applicant's representative, Teri Williamson, explained the tent would be small and only used to keep shoppers out of the sun. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, USE PERMIT NO. 86-46 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The conceptual site plan received .Tune 3, 1986, shall be subject to approval of the Fire Department. 2. The applicant shall obtain clearance from the Public Liability Claims Coordinator, Administrative Services Department, and/or shall provide a Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement to be executed at least five (5) days prior to the event. 3. A Certificate to Operate, as required by 5.9730.80 of the Ordinance Code, shall be issued prior to the event. 4. The applicant shall provide for clean up of the area after the closing of the event. 5. The applicant shall obtain all applicable permits. AYES: Evans, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Godfrey ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-36 Applicant: Kevin C. Kelter A request to permit the construction of an eleven thousand (11,000) Square Foot industrial building. Subject property is located at 5326 Oceanus Drive (South side of Oceanus Drive approximately seven hundred feet (7001) West of Graham Street). -7- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 8 This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16. According to Staff, this request is for new construction of an industrial building. Originally, the parking did not meet the new Parking Code but this revised plan indicates correct parking arrangements. Staff has reviewed the project and has concerns over the location of the utility transformer. Staff feels it would be a quality building with a lot of architectural movement and recommends approval with conditions. Tom Poe requested a condition requiring installation of a fire sprinkler system because the building would be located beyond the one hundred and fifty foot (1501) limit. Dennis Krejci reminded the Board there might be a discrepancy between what was being called a "mezzanine" by the applicant and what was covered in the Building Code. There was also a discussion about the relationship of warehouse space to office space. The applicant, Kevin C. Kelter, was present and stated the utility transformer was located in the front portion of the property adjacent to his proposed building. He further stated he would like to locate his transformer in front with proper landscaping used for screening it from public view. Daryl Smith explained problems involved with maintenance of the transformers and landscaping under such circumstances. Dick Kelter, an associate of the applicant, stated the Edison Company would tell them where the transformer had to be located regardless of any decision of the Board. Glen Godfrey refuted Mr. Kelter's statement and said there might be additional costs involved, which the applicant would have to bear, if the Board determined the transformer should be placed in another location. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-36 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 18, 1986, shall be the approved layout. 2. The utility transformer box shall be designed and located in the front setback and shall be screened from public view to the satisfaction of Public Works and Development Services Departments. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: -8- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 9 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. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 5. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (2"). 6. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 7. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 8. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 9. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 10. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. 11. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 12. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed within twelve (12) months. 13. All signs shall comply with Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. All freestanding signage shall be low -profile, monument -type. 14. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 15. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 16. 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. 17. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. -9- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 10 18. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke this Administrative Review if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 19. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-39 Applicant: American Die Cast Engineering, Inc./dba RONAL WHEELS A request to permit a twelve foot by sixteen foot (12' x 16') spray booth to be located at an existing industrial building. Subject property is located at 15692 Computer Lane (Northeast corner of Computer Lane and Research Drive). This request is.covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff reported the application was for addition of a spray booth to an existing industrial, building per Fire Department regulations. The zoning is M1-A and the existing building is basically being used for warehousing purposes. Staff is recommending approval of the project with conditions - one of which would be restriping the parking lot prior to issuance of building permits. There was a discussion relative to outside storage and the necessity for protective fencing but it was determined not to be needed. The applicant's representative, John Maurer, was present and explained there had been a misunderstanding in obtaining building permits. They thought approval for the spray booth had been received at that time but they were informed by the Fire Department it had not. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-39 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 3, 1986, shall be revised and resubmitted depicting the modifications described herein: -10- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 11 a. Existing eight foot (8') wide landscape berm shall be increased to a ten foot (10') wide landscape berm (along Research Drive entrance). b. Provide landscape -buffer on the south face of the spray booth. 2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 3. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations for the proposed spray booth. 4. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 5. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 6. The applicant shall obtain=the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. 7. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 8. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed within twelve (12) months. 9. Proposed structures shall be architecturally -compatible with existing structures. 10. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall restripe the parking' lot so that it conforms to the provisions of Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 12. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke this Administrative Review if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 13. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None -11- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 12 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-259 Applicant: Alex Patterson A request to subdivide one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels. Subject property is located at 7741-7751 Liberty Avenue (North side of Liberty Avenue approximately one hundred feet (1001) East of Jacquelyn Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff explained the request is for taking an existing parcel and subdividing into two (2) parcels. The new parcels will meet the Code and residential apartments will be located on the sites. Staff has reviewed with Public Works and would recommend approval with conditions. Dennis Krejci called attention to the possible necessity for a corner radius cutoff at the alley which was not shown on the map, and Les Evans agreed it would be required. There was also a discussion about requiring a reciprocal drainage easement between the two properties, removal of the existing structures, and recording changes on the final map. The applicant's representative, Charles Kruzak, was present and agreed to the conditions. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-259 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision of one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels for purposes of residential use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for 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 subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standards plans and -12- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 13 specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Development Services on. June 3, 1986, 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. Liberty 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 parcels) is/are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said.parcel(,$) is/are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 6. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 7. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed. (Contact the Department of Public Works for additional information). 8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the' Department of Development Services. 9. Provide reciprocal drainage easement and reciprocal driveway easement, and each easement shall be identified on final map. 10. Remove existing building at rear which crosses the property line prior to recordation of parcel map. Remove other two (2) buildings within sixty (60) days after recordation. 11. Final map shall indicate radius at corner of Liberty Avenue and alley. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None -13- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 14 MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-42 Applicant: Wilson Ford Sales A request to permit temporary vehicle storage for a period of ninety (90) days for two hundred fifty (250) vehicles. Subject property is located on the West side of Gothard Street between Talbert Avenue and Ellis Avenue (A.P. No. 111-071-35). Staff stated the request is for temporary storage of vehicles on the old "transfer station" property which is owned by the County. Staff explained the lot is paved and there is an existing fence. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Glen Godfrey stated the applicant would need a licensing agreement with the County. Rock Armstrong, the applicant's representative, was present and agreed to the conditions. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-42 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Vehicle storage on the old "Transfer Yard" shall be subject to a licensing agreement with the County of Orange and shall not exceed a period of ninety (90) days from the date of approval. AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None Bob Franklin reported to the Board that there had been basically no problems encountered at the recent Huntington Beach Concours D'Elegance held at Charter Centre. He also stated he had spoken with people attending the Holiday Health Spa and had received no objections to the valet parking arrangement. Daryl Smith expressed skepticism because this was the first scheduled year and next year the event would probably be larger. There was no further business to be presented to the Board for their review. UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY KREJCI, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1986, AT 10:00 A.M., BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: -14- 6/25/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments June 25, 1986 Page 15 AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith NOES: None ABSENT: None 49�x Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary Board of Zoning Adjustments jh (5643d) 1 -15- 6/25/86 - BZA