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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-23L MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1986 - 1:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Franklin MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 2, 1986, WERE APPROVED AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Strange UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 9, 1986, WERE DEFERRED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 30, 1986, BECAUSE OF LACK OF VOTING MEMBERS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-22 Applicant: Pat Beezley A request to permit the addition of approximately seven hundred fifty (750) Square Feet of floor area to an existing single family dwelling. Subject property is located at 17046 Marina Bay Drive (Northwest side of Marina Bay Drive at point opposite the cul-de-sac). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff member, Robert Franklin, stated the request is for an addition to an existing single family residence. The setbacks will be maintained and there will be no high bulk construction. The gentlemen next door to this proposed construction had some concerns Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 2 but, after Staff explained the proposal in depth, the neighbor felt the project would be acceptable. Staff is recommending approval with minor conditions. Jim Vincent asked Staff for verification that the request was strictly for a Coastal Development Permit and there was no variance involved. The Public Hearing was opened by Acting Chairman Jim Vincent and the applicant's representative, Larry R. Smith, was present. Mr. Smith had no comments or questions for the Board. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-22 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CG')ITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed 750 Square Foot addition to an existing single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 2. The Coastal Development Permit is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed 750 Square Foot addition to an existing single family residence can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 4. The proposed 750 Square Foot addition to an existing single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. An eight foot (81) wide public walkway easement exists abutting the rear of the property that was dedicated at the time of Tract Map approval of the entire subdivision. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plan, and elevations dated June 25, 1986, shall be the approved layout. 2. The proposed addition shall match the existing development in terms of building materials, colors and architecture. -2- 7/23/86 - BZA 1 Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 3 3. The addition shall comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and Building Code. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the single family residence will be maintained as one (1) dwelling unit. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith,.Strange, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-52 Applicant: George H. Shutt or Mike Macarewich A request to permit the reduction of minimum open space imension to fourteen feet (14') in lieu of twenty feet (201) (Meets Code requirements for nine hundred (900) Square Feet of open space square footage. Subject property is located at 20952 Beachwood Lane (East side of Beachwood Lane approximately sixty-five feet (651) North of Atlanta Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff stated the request was to reduce the minimum open space dimension from twenty feet (201) to fourteen feet (141). This is a zero lot line development but there is an ample side yard of ten feet (101) on one side. Staff would recommend increasing the request to fifteen feet (151) instead of the requested fourteen feet (141), and Staff would recommend approval with this change. Jim Vincent asked if the only land -related hardship was the zero foot (0') lot line. Staff replied that was correct but also stated he had received no verbal or written objections to the request. The Public Hearing was opened by the Acting Chairman and Judith M. Clark was present to represent the applicants. Ms. Clark had no comments or questions for the Board. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing was closed. Les Evans stressed the fact he could find no land -related hardship for granting the variance since the applicant had the ten -foot (101) side yard. He further felt the existing house used all feasible building space. Daryl Smith mentioned the lot was only fifty-five feet by one hundred feet (55' x 1001) in size so was smaller than the standard lot size for the area. A further discussion ensued relative to the merits of the project. Upon questioning, the applicant informed the Board the existing residence was approximately 1,800 Square Feet in size. -3- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 4 UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY CRANMER, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-52 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment and maintenance of the proposed reduction of the minimum open space dimension from twenty feet (201) to fifteen feet (151) 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 Luch use or building. 2. Granting of reduction in open space minimum dimensioi, from twenty feet (201) to fifteen feet (151) will not reduce the required total open space area (900 Square Feet). 3. The granting of the conditional exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 3, 1986, shall be revised and resubmitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. Minimum open space dimension in rear yardshallbe changed to fifteen feet (151). 2. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 3. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 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. 6. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. -4- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 5 7. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the single family residence will be maintained as one (1) dwelling unit. 8. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Cranmer, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: Evans ABSENT: None USE PERMIT NO. 86-53 Applicant: Keith A. Bockhold A request to permit an increase of one (1) unit to an ex: ting single family dwelling with a three-foot (3') nonconforming side yard setback (five-foot (51) side yard is required). Subject property is located at 17102 "A" Street (East side of "A" Street approximately fifty feet (50') North of Blaylock Drive). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. According to Staff, the request requires the Board's evaluation and action because of the existing, nonconforming side yard of three feet (31) in lieu of five feet (51). Staff has researched building permits and has found a permit for the residence but not for the breezeway. The applicant is willing to eliminate the garage in front and move it to the rear yard. The applicant has worked with Staff to alleviate problems and open space, parking, and parking access all meet Code. The only exception is the side yard setback. If this request is granted, the applicant will update the exterior of the building which will improve the area. Staff is supporting approval of this request with conditions. Daryl Smith inquired about placement of the existing building on the lot in comparison to the adjacent lots and buildings, and Staff gave an explanation of the arrangement. Mr. Smith requested a condition eliminating placement of any future structure in the fifteen foot (151) side yard area to provide continuous access for Fire Department equipment. The Public Hearing was opened and Keith Bockhold was present. Mr. Bockhold further explained his proposal and how he had worked with Staff to reach the present workable status. He stated any additional extensive changes to the project would make the project prohibitive. -5- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 6 There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing was closed. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY VINCENT, USE PERMIT NO. 86-53 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment and maintenance of the proposed increase of one (1) unit to an existing structure with a three foot (31) nonconforming side yard setback will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or wozking in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of suci 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 will be consistent with the City's General Plan of Land Use. 4. The granting of Use Permit No. 86-53 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 received and dated June 25, 1986, shall be the approved layout. 2. The opposite side yard (South side) shall maintain a minimum ten foot (101) setback from the property line along the main structure. 3. The floor plan shall be revised to depict no outside doors for the bedrooms. 4. Elevations shall be subject to review and approval of the Department of Development Services. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. -6- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 ge 7 Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 8. 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. 9. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Division. 10. 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. 11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property caner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "L:otter of Agreement" assuring that the proposed project will t maintained as two (2) dwelling units. 12. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Cranmer, Smith, Vincent ES: Evans, Strange SENT: None MINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-45 Applicant: Sandpiper Apartments A request to permit promotional flags to be displayed for a total of thirty (30) days (1 month). Subject property is located at 8081 Holland Drive (North side of Holland Drive approximately one hundred seventy feet (170') East of Beach Boulevard). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Staff reported the request is for permission to display promotioal flags for a period of thirty (30) days. Staff explained the new Sign Code would become effective very shortly and this type of request would no longer be required to come before the Board for processing. Staff recommended approval of the flags for a period of thirty (30) days which would expire on August 23, 1986. The applicant's representative, Robert L. Anderson, was present. Mr. Anderson explained there apparently had been a misunderstanding on the request - that there had been no time limit on their request - and they wanted to leave the flags up indefinitely. Bob Franklin -7- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 8 explained he had called Mr. Anderson's office but he had been unavailable. Mr. Franklin said he then had spoken with another party in Mr. Anderson's office who stated a thirty (30) day period would be satisfactory. i Mr. Anderson further explained this was a promotional advertising method for their organization since they were not on a major thoroughfare. Mr. Anderson also mentioned several other locations where banners and flags were presently in existence. Michael Strange asked the applicant if he used any other type of advertising medium such as newspaper, radio or television advertising for promoting the apartments. The applicant replied they did advertise in a local newspaper. There was a further discussion by the Board members and it wzs determined the request could be extended to October 23, 198' UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY STRANGE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-45 WAS APPROVED FOR NINETY (90) DAYS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The proposed banner shall be limited to a period of ninety (90) days from date of approval. 2. The banner shall be removed within one (1) day following termination of the approval period, which will be October 23, 1986. 3. The banner shall be properly secured. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-46 Applicant: Leroy G. Wilson A request to permit temporary overhead pennants for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days (six months). Subject property is located at 17555 Beach Boulevard (Northwest corner of Beach Boulevard and Speer Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. -8- 7/23/86 - BZA 1 Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 9 Staff explained this was a request similar to what had been approved for Dick Wilson's car dealership. The applicant wants the pennant type streamers across the lot and would have to be removed at the end of the approval period. Staff recommended approval for a period of six (6) months with conditions. Ross Cranmer asked for a further explanantion of the proposed Sign Code and the difference between pennants, flags, and banners since one applicant was only being granted approval for ninety (90) days and this applicant was requesting approval for six (6) months. Mr. Franklin explained the structuring in the Sign Code relative to car dealerships and Daryl Smith interjected thoughts concerning City Council action on the revised Code. The applicant's representative, Don Wilson, was present. Mr. Wilson apologized for their new pennants being installed in err- by the sign company prior to receiving approval from the Board. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-46 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The proposed pennants shall be limited to a period of six (6) months from date of approval. 2. Each pennant shall be removed within one (1) day following termination of the approval period on January 24, 1987. 3. Each pennant shall be properly secured. AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION - RELOCATION PERMIT Applicant: Kevin Rohrig A request to permit the relocation of three (3) single family dwellings from Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 1804, Vista Del Mar Tract, to Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Vista Del Mar Tract. Subject property is located at 2001-2003-2005 Delaware Street (Northwest corner of Toronto Avenue and Delaware Street). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1984. Nom 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 10 Staff stated the request is to relocate three (3) existing single family homes which were located on town area, twenty-five foot (251) lots. The new lots are the same size and the homes will be placed in the same configuration. Two (2) of the residences will be zero lot line types. The architectural features will blend with the character of the neighborhood, and Staff recommends approval with conditions. Daryl Smith requested a condition stipulating compliance with all existing Code requirements as there may have been Code changes since these units were originally constructed. Kevin Rohrig, the applicant, was present and explained they did not intend to split the zero lot line buildings since they we-e adjacent buildings with a common wall. The applicant's Father, John Rohrig, stated the homes had been built in 1977. Les Evans had concerns about the corner cutoffs and requested a condition calling for all street improvements to be installed just as if this was new construction. Mr. Evans also asked the applicant why he was moving the buildings. The applicant stated the whole block had been purchased by Angus Petroleum and these building would otherwise be destroyed. Ross Cranmer inquired about the legality of placing the units on such small lots and Staff explained is was permissible since the lot lines had been established. There were further discussions between the Board members and they reiterated that all involved departments would have to approve the project before building permits could be issued. Michael Strange asked why this project was being considered under an Administrative Action rather than Conditional Exception. Staff explained the original request had been referred to the Planning Division by Dennis Krejci, Deputy Building Official, and this had been determined to be the proper course to follow. UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION - RELOCATION PERMIT - WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment and maintenance of the relocation of three (3) single family dwellings will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; -10- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 11 b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of the Administrative Action 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 received and dated June 23, 1986, shall be the approved layout. 2. Provide public right-of-way and street improvements )er Public Works Department requirements. 3. All affected Departments shall be notified prior to issuance of building permits tor review and approval of project to meet any new Code requirements which may pertain. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 7. 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. 8. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the single family residence will be maintained as one (1) dwelling unit. 9. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. AYES: Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: Cranmer ABSENT: None There was no further business to be presented to the Board for their review. -11- 7/23/86 - BZA Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments July 23, 1986 Page 12 UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY STRANGE, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, JULY 30, 1986, AT 10:00 A.M., BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Smith, Strange, Vincent NOES: None ABSENT: None len K. Godfrey, Secretary\ Board of Zoning Adjustments jh (5755d) -12- 7/23/86 - BZA