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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1986 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Franklin, Phillips, Pierce
MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1986, WERE APPROVED
AS TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cranmer
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 86-28
Applicant: Bonnie Cicoletti
A request to permit enclosure of approximately three hundred sixty
(360) Square Feet of an existing deck area. Subject property is
located at 4082 Figaro Circle (South side of Figaro Circle
approximately eighty feet (801) West of Edgewater Lane).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff member, Robert Franklin, reported the proposal does conform to
the procedures for a Coastal Development Permit. The subject
enclosure does not represent any additional floor area as far as lot
coverage is concerned but will enclose the existing balcony area.
The project is located in an R1 Zone and the applicant has obtained
signatures of adjacent property owners stating they are in favor of
the proposal. Staff is recommending approval with conditions.
Chairman Tom Poe opened the Public Hearing and the applicant, Bonnie
Cicoletti, was present. Ms. Cicoletti said she had no comments
other than hoping the Board would approve her request. There was no
one else present wishing to speak for or against the project so the
Public Hearing was closed.
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UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY CRANMER, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. 86-28 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed 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. The proposed 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 single family residence conforms with the public
access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
California Coastal Act.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plan, and elevations dated September 17,
1986, shall be the approved layout.
2. The addition shall match the existing development in terms of
building materials, colors and architecture.
3. The addition shall comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code and Building Code.
4. Prior to the 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, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-49
Applicant: Robbie L. Worley
A request to permit the reduction of the required five foot (51)
rear and side yard setbacks to zero feet (01) and four feet (41).
Subject property is located at 6471 Sundance Circle (North side of
Sundance Circle at end of cul-de-sac).
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This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
According to Staff, the request is to maintain an existing
thirty-six (36) Square Foot ground floor area playhouse which is
located in an R1 Zone. The Zoning Code would permit a playhouse of
less than six feet (61) in height; however, this playhouse is twelve
feet (121) high so a variance is required. The playhouse was
constructed on zero foot (01) setback without benefit of a building
permit. The property is situated on a cul-de-sac lot and Staff can
find no land -related hardship. Staff is recommending denial of the
request.
Glen Godfrey asked if the playhouse would be within the limits of
the Code if it were not for the height. Staff replied it would not
be subject to Zoning Code requirements if it had been kept to six
feet (61) in height.
The Public Hearing was opened and Janet Worley, wife of the
applicant, was present. Mrs. Worley stated they could not move the
playhouse because of the way the yard is situated. She further
stated they had a permanent brick fireplace which prevented moving
the playhouse forward. She presented a petition from adjacent
property owners stating they had no objections to the existence of
the playhouse. Mrs. Worley also mentioned that there are cypress
trees on the adjacent property which are higher than the playhouse.
Upon questioning by Daryl Smith, Mrs. Worley stated someone from the
City discovered the structure and turned it in. She said they were
informed a variance would be needed for the playhouse. Mr. Smith
asked if they were in the process of building the structure when
discovered and Mrs. Worley said they had gone ahead with the
painting. Also, that it was painted the same color as their home to
better blend with it. There was no one else wishing to speak for or
against the project so the Public Hearing was closed.
Les Evans said he could not see any way the Board could approve such
a structure under the Zoning Code. Tom Poe felt this type of
structure would be permissible since it was not attached to the
residence and did not create a fire access problem. Daryl Smith
agreed with Mr. Poe and felt there was no problem involved just
because the structure could be seen from Edwards Street.
Glen Godfrey asked if the playhouse would have required a building
permit if kept under the six foot (61) height and Ross Cranmer said
it would not have. Mr. Godfrey reminded the Board the owners of the
playhouse had been contacted by the City Attorney's Office before
coming in to obtain a permit or variance.
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Upon questioning by Daryl Smith, Staff explained a nonconforming
structure would be one which was constructed prior to a Code change
but this playhouse was just an illegal structure - not a
nonconforming one.
Tom Poe said he would move for approval if findings could be
established for approval. Mr. Franklin then suggested findings
relating to the project not being detrimental to health, safety and
well-being of adjacent residential property owners and a possible
land -related hardship because the lot was of an irregular shape with
permanent structures on the lot. Mr. Godfrey said those were rather
"elastic" findings for approval.
Daryl Smith suggested a condition that the property owners build a
larger planter for additional screening from Edwards Street. Staff
also said a finding could be added that adjacent property owners did
not object to the structure, and conditions could be that 1) the
site plan submitted September 9, 1986, would be the approved layout
and 2) the project should be properly screened to prevent viewing
from Edwards Street.
Daryl Smith stressed the fact this was not the common type of
playhouse but was a substantial and well -constructed structure. He
requested a condition be added that no permits be issued for
electrical, gas or water outlets for -this building.
MOTION WAS MADE BY POE AND SECONDED BY SMITH FOR APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-49. MOTION FAILED BY THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Poe, Smith
NOES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey
ABSENT: None
Glen Godfrey explained that the City Council, at their meeting the
previous week, had entertained a discussion to come up with a Code
change which would require any Board of Zoning Adjustments action
with a less than four to one (4 - 1) vote be referred to the
Planning Commission. He suggested that the Board may wish to refer
it up to the Commission but the Board consensus was not to refer.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-49 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
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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. The existing structure will not be compatible with adjacent
properties.
3. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the structure
will be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working
or residing in the vicinity.
4. ,The establishment, maintenance and operation of the structure
will be detrimental to the value of the property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
5. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-49 would constitute a
special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties
in the vicinity.
6. Encroachment into the required setback is not compatible with
setbacks established for properties to the North and East and
would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with
limitations upon those properties.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey
NOES: Poe, Smith
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-64
USE PERMIT NO.,86-63
Applicant: Paul Vong/Fourstar Investment
CE REQUEST: To permit private patios and balconies to be allowed
for common open space requirements.
UP REQUEST: To permit the construction of a seven (7) unit
apartment project adjacent to an arterial highway.
Subject property is located at 2700 Seventeenth Street (West side of
Delaware Street and South side of Seventeenth Street at point of
intersection).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff reported the proposal had been approved by the Board under a
previous entitlement but the entitlement expired before building
permits were pulled. The Code has changed and the applicant now
needs a variance. This is a small lot and the Architect has worked
diligently to provide sufficient open space. The applicant is
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requesting that the private patios and balconies be considered as
open space and they feel these spaces are more beneficial than the
common open spaces. This is a seven (7) unit apartment project
which will be located on an arterial street. Staff is supporting
the project.
The Public Hearing was opened on both projects simultaneously and
Ming K. Lan, Architect, was present to represent the -applicant. He
said Paul Vong, the applicant, was also at the meeting. Mr. Lan
reiterated Staff's statements and said the permits had not been
pulled during the previous entitlement because of the owner's
financial condition. Mr. Lan further mentioned the site was
extremely irregular in shape and had presented many difficulties in
meeting the Code requirements. He felt he had created a viable
project and requested Board approval. There was no one else present
wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing
was closed.
Les Evans agreed that the lot did create a very difficult situation
for construction and felt Mr. Lan had resolved the situation very
nicely.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-64 AND USE PERMIT NO. 86-63 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-64:
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.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-64 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
4. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-64:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
September 23, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
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2. All Conditions of Approval for Use Permit No. 86-63 shall apply.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-63:
1. The establishment and maintenance 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.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 86-63 will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan and Land Use Map.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-63:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevatibns received and dated
September 23, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
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.
3. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at
locations specified by the Fire Department.
4. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
5. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet
(271) in width and shall be of radius type construction.
6. 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.
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7. Patio and balcony areas shall be provided with water bibbs,
natural gas stub -out, and electrical outlet.
8. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
9. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
10. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS - USE PERMIT NO. 86-63:
1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
3. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Use Permit No. 86-63 if any violation of these conditions of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-71
Applicant: D'Ambra, Inc
A request to permit reduction of the required twenty -foot (201) open
space dimension to sixteen feet (161). Subject property is located
at 5851 Trophy Drive (North side of Trophy Drive at the intersection
of Greenview Lane).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
According to Staff, the proposal is to reduce the minimum open space
dimension from twenty feet (201) to sixteen feet (161). The
reduction of this minimum open space dimension will still allow for
more than the minimum nine hundred (900) Square Feet of open space.
Staff's recommendation would be for approval of the project.
Daryl Smith asked whether the addition would be architecturally
compatible with the existing residence and Staff stated the
elevations did indicate compatibility. Mr. Smith then asked if a
finding could be added indicating the property was on a golf course
which would create an additional open space feeling. Mr. Godfrey
agreed that would be a good finding.
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Glen Godfrey questioned whether this was a two story structure with
cantilevered area or an open patio. Staff said it was two story and
the Code required a clear and open area to the sky.
The Public Hearing was opened and Dennis D'Ambra was present.
Mr. D'Ambra said he had no questions or comments. 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, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-71 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Granting of reduction in open space minimum dimension from
twenty feet (201) to sixteen feet (161) will not reduce the
required total open space area (900 Square Feet).
2. 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.
3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-71 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
6. Minimum twenty -foot (201) open space dimension will be provided
on the ground level.
7. The property is located adjacent to a golf course which would
increase the feeling of open space dimension.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
September 12, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
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2. 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.
3. Proposed addition shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
5. 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.
6., All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-75
USE PERMIT NO. 86-68
Applicant: Mary Carlene and Larry Bailey
CE REQUEST: To permit an existing driveway on Crest Avenue in lieu
of all parking access from an existing alley.
UP REQUEST: To permit the addition of an apartment unit to an
existing single family dwelling.
Subject property is located at 232 Crest Avenue (North side of Crest
Avenue approximately eighty feet (801) East of Main Street).
These requests are covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3 and 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff reported the request is to construct an additional unit on a
site with nonconforming setbacks. Garage access for the new unit
will come off the alley; however, there is an existing curb cut for
a driveway to the applicant's garage as well as to the adjacent
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property. The applicant will need to provide a reciprocal access
agreement with the adjacent property owner for use of the joint
driveway since these are irregularly -shaped lots. With these things
in mind, Staff is recommending approval of these requests.
Tom Poe inquired as to whether the reciprocal access agreement would
need to be recorded and Staff replied in the affirmative. Ross
Cranmer asked if the project met Code other than the items mentioned
and Staff said it did.
The Public Hearing was opened on both projects and the applicant,
Larry Bailey, was present. Mr. Bailey said he was prepared to
answer any questions the Board might have. Tom Poe asked the
applicant if he agreed to the conditions, specifically the access
agreement, and Mr. Bailey replied he did.
Ernest Gisler stated he could not have a better neighbor than
Mr. Bailey and he was sure Mr. Bailey would construct the project
the way it should be done. There was no one else present wishing to
speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing was closed.
Daryl Smith said he would move for approval of both requests. Glen
Godfrey stated he would second the motion if the maker would accept
the additional condition that new construction should be
architecturally compatible with the existing. Mr. Smith agreed to
the added condition.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-75 AND USE PERMIT NO. 86-68 WERE APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO
86-75:
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.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-75 will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to
property in the same zone classifications.
4. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-75:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
August 29, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
2. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property
shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking
easement(s) between the subject site and the 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. A copy
shall be filed with the Department of Development Services
prior to occupancy.
4. All Conditions of Approval for Use Permit No. 86-68 shall apply.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-68:
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 Use Permit No. 86-68 will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's General Plan and Land Use Map.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-68:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
August 29, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
2. Remove and replace existing driveway per Department of Public
Works requirements.
3. 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
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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 applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS - USE PERMIT NO. 86-68:
1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 86-73
Applicant: Joyce Dillenbeck
A request to permit exterior architectural improvements to a site
with nonconforming front and rear setbacks. Subject property is
located at 310 Fifteenth Street (East side of Fifteenth Street
approximately forty-five feet (451) North of Olive Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Glen Godfrey called attention to the fact the applicant was not
present at the meeting. Bob Franklin stated he had worked with the
applicant and he was not conditioning anything of which the
applicant was not aware. Staff further stated this was a seven (7)
unit apartment building on a nonconforming site on Fifteenth Street
and the applicant had hired an Architect to improve the facade.
Staff also mentioned he had received calls from adjacent property
owners who wished to do the same type of thing. According to Staff,
some of the lot lines might need to be cleared up by lot
consolidation. Staff also mentioned the applicant and Architect
were advised of the meeting by telephone conversations, as well as
the letters which were mailed. Staff recommended approval of the
architectural facade improvements only.
Daryl Smith asked how the project would be monitored to prevent
interior work and Staff said the building inspectors would check on
the project. Staff mentioned the Code allowed the construction of
the seven (7) units when the building permit was issued. Glen
Godfrey called attention to the fact the copy of the building permit
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in the file indicated eight (8) units which would not be allowed
under today's standards. Staff admitted he had made an error on the
project and suggested the Board might wish to continue the request
so further research could be done.
Tom Poe opened the Public Hearing but there was no one present
wishing to speak for or against the project so the Public Hearing
remained open.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-73 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1986, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 86-13
Applicant: Huntington Beach Company
A request to permit the addition of approximately two hundred
seventy-six (276) Square Feet of floor area to an existing structure
for office use. Subject property is located at 6501 Palm Avenue
(North side of Palm Avenue approximately one-half (1/2) mile West of
Golden West Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1984.
Staff said the request was for a minor addition to an existing
structure for office use only. The applicant will enclose a portion
of an existing porch/patio area of the Seacliff Country Club to be
used as offices for the personnel. This project is located in an
area where a Coastal Development Permit would be needed and Staff is
recommending a condition requiring proof of the existence of such a
permit prior to issuance of building permits.
Glen Godfrey asked the applicant if an existing walkway would be
retained and the applicant's representative, Mark Urban, stated it
would be kept.
Daryl Smith asked Mr. Urban if he understood the condition regarding
the Coastal Development Permit and Mr. Urban stated he was not aware
of the situation. Bob Franklin said he had spoken with Bill Holman
who was aware of what was needed. Staff said they would probably
get a waiver from the California Coastal Commission since the
original structure was built several years ago.
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UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY EVANS, SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 86-13 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Daryl Smith mentioned the Oil/Max appeal and subsequent withdrawal
of appeal by Mayor Mandic and said the Mayor had indicated the
situation was causing a lot of dissertation relative to the Board of
Zoning Adjustments. Mayor Mandic and the City Council have
requested a report from the Board on actions with less than four to
one (4 - 1) votes.
Mr. Smith said he would move to have a memo drafted from the Board
to the City Council but wanted the Board to have -an opportunity to
review the memo and report prior to being sent to the City Council
by the Director of Development Services, the official Secretary of
the Board. Mr. Smith further stated the Board should be given an
opportunity for input into the report to expedite action by City
Council.
Les Evans said he would second the motion.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, A REPORT AND MEMO ARE TO
BE PREPARED BY THE SECRETARY REGARDING PAST VOTES OF THE BOARD AND
SUCH REPORT IS TO BE FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER REVIEW BY
THE BOARD, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There was no further business to be presented to the Board for their
review.
UPON MOTION BY CRANMER AND SECOND BY POE, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1986, AT
10:00 A.M., BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cranmer, Evans, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
(6426d)
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