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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room'B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1986 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Phillips, Franklin
MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY SMITH, MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 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. 86-99
USE PERMIT NO. 86-86
Applicant: John David King
CE REQUEST: To allow 1) a,portion of a driveway over one hundred
fifty feet (1501) in length to be ten feet (101) wide, 2) a minimum
ten foot (10') with average eleven foot (111) side yard setback in
lieu of required minimum fifteen foot (151), average twenty foot
(201) setback, 3) an average seventeen foot (171) front yard setback
in lieu of an average twenty foot (201) setback, and 4) private
yards to fulfill common open space requirement.
UP REQUEST: To permit a, six (6) unit apartment complex.
Subject property is located at the Southeast corner of Elm Street
and Cypress Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 3,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
The Staff member, Laura Phillips, stated the requests were for a six
(6) unit apartment complex without a density bonus but with several
variances. The requests had been continued from the previous
meeting to allow the applicant to meet further with Staff from the
Redevelopment Department. The applicant had originally planned
access from Cypress Avenue. However, Redevelopment determined
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access should be from Elm Street and other restrictions were placed
on the project which necessitated readvertising. Mr. King has made
several revisions to the plans but the proposed setbacks are still
not adequate. The driveway is not wide enough which could cause
traffic circulation hazards. Staff can find no special
circumstances to warrant approval of the project; therefore, Staff
is recommending Denial of the Conditional Exception and the Use
Permit since the project is not feasible without the variances.
The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Tom Poe and it was
ascertained that the applicant was not present. Glen Godfrey
suggested the requests might be continued to a later time in the
meeting to see if the applicant arrived. Mr. Reuben Alvarez asked
to speak relative to the matter and Chairman Poe explained he would
have an opportunity later to present his concerns. The Public
Hearing was left open.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY SMITH, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-99 AND USE PERMIT NO. 86-86 WERE CONTINUED TO A LATER PORTION
OF THE MEETING, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-108
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-56
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 86-63
Applicant: Cavan Associates
CE REQUEST: To permit zero foot (01) setback from City easement in
lieu of required five foot (51) setback.
AR REQUEST: To permit construction of eight (8) industrial
buildings (total of 54,687 Square Feet).
Subject property is located on Metzler Lane at cul-de-sac (Northeast
of Talbert Avenue and Gothard Street).
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 86-63.
Staff reported this request was for eight (8) industrial buildings
on Metzler Lane. New plans were received yesterday which provide a
turnaround and the buildings have been moved five feet (5') back
from the easement so Conditional Exception No. 86-108 is no longer
needed. The new plan meets landscaping and parking as a whole but
Building "H" would be one (1) parking space short if considered
separately. Staff recommended approval of the Negative Declaration
and the Administrative Review and removal of the Conditional
Exception request.
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Les Evans asked if the conditions indicated that Metzler Lane and
Belva Lane be constructed prior to issuance of building permits and
Ms. Phillips stated they did.
There was a general discussion regarding a secondary access to the
project, possibly through from Talbert Avenue.
The Public Hearing was opened and the applicant's representative,
Bill Borden, was present, along with R. Hastings and Jon Lundstrom,
Architects for the project. Mr. Borden stated he was in agreement
with the conditions as presented by Staff. He inquired relative to
access through the Gibson property and Tom Poe said the applicants
could pick up building permits when they could show access to that
property. Mr. Lundstrom asked if plans could be submitted into plan
check before access was provided and Mr. Poe replied in the
affirmative.
Mr. Smith and Mr. Evans stressed the importance of the applicant
providing an all-weather surfaced road to the project for fire
protection access.
There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the
project so the Public Hearing was closed.
Daryl Smith moved for approval of Negative Declaration No. 86-63 and
Administrative Review No. 86-56, and Tom Poe seconded the motion.
Les Evans stated he still had a problem with the parking and did not
like the configuration requiring cars to back up into the main
accessway. Daryl Smith stated it would be a private street and
would be a problem for the tenants and owners to resolve. Mr. Evans
asked if the maker and seconder would accept an amendment to the
motion that the rolling gate be kept closed except in case of an
emergency. Tom Poe stated a Knox box lock system could be put on it
to meet Fire Department standards. Both the maker and seconder of
the motion accepted the amendment.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 86-63 AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-56 WERE APPROVED WITH THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The floor plans dated December 5, 1986, shall be the approved
layout. Elevations shall be subject to review and approval of
the Design Review Board.
2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the
modifications described herein:
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a. Approved access to Talbert Avenue through abutting
southerly property (Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 79-558) or
approved access to Gothard Street through Parcel 2 of
Parcel Map 79-558.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a
parcel map. Said map shall be recorded prior to final
inspection and a copy submitted to the Department of
.Development Services.
4. 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.
5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems
shall be completed prior to final inspection.
6. Building permits,shall not be issued until such time as
secondary access to Talbert Avenue or Gothard Street is
resolved to the satisfaction of the Departments of Development
Services, Fire, and Public Works.
7. Applicant shall complete Design Review Board review prior to
issuance of building permits and shall comply with all
conditions recommended by the Design Review Board.
8. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and
installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations.
9. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire
Department, shall be posted and marked.
10. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations
occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant will be liable for expenses incurred.
11. There shall be*no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts,
equipment or trailers.
12. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
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13. 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.
14. Rolling emergency access gates shall remain closed except
during emergencies.
15. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking
facilities, water heaters, and central heating units.
16. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
17. 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.
18. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
19. Belva Lane, Metzler Lane and the private access roadway shall
be constructed to the standards and satisfaction of the Public
Works Department.
20. Emergency access gate shall be provided at South end of
property to Fire Department standards.
21. Applicant shall dedicate forty foot (401) wide access easement
from Metzler Lane cul-de-sac to abutting westerly property for
fire access purposes.
22. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type
shall be installed as approved by the Building.Department.
23. An inventory of materials and a business plan shall be
submitted to the Fire Department.
24. Buildings shall be set back a minimum of eight feet (81) from
the ten inch (1011) sewer.
25. Water system shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach.
26. Drive approaches shall be twenty-seven feet (271) minimum width
of radius type construction.
27. Hydrology shall be approved by Department of Public Works.
28. Private on -site sewer shall be required.
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29. No trees or structures to be in storm drain and sewer
easement. Ultimate cross section through easement required to
ensure construction equipment can do emergency and maintenance
work.
30. Accept and provide drainage from property to the West.
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.
3. 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.
4. Landscaping shall comply with Article 960 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
5. A plan for silt control for all storm runoff from the property
during construction and during initial operation of the project
shall be submitted to the California Regional Quality Control
Board staff for their review prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
6. Information on equipment or facilities which may generate air
pollutants shall be submitted to the South Coast Air Quality
Management District staff for their review prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any use within the
building.
7. All on -site hazardous materials shall be handled in accordance
with the Uniform Fire Code. Disposal of any hazardous material
shall be in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
8. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Administrative Review No. 86-56 if any violation of these
conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
AYES: Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
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NOTE: Conditional Exception No. 86-108 was withdrawn by the
applicant's representatives since it was no longer necessary.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-99
USE PERMIT NO. 86-86
Applicant: John David King
Chairman Tom Poe determined that Mr. King was now present in the
audience and the Public Hearing on his referenced projects could be
continued. Mr. Poe informed Mr. King that Staff had recommended
Denial of his projects and reiterated Staff's concerns.
Mr. King stated he had contacted Pat Spencer of Redevelopment again
and Mr. Spencer had informed him the area would be basically
commercial, thus their concerns about construction of an apartment
building on the parcel. Mr. King further stated he was willing to
construct the block wall about which Mr. Alvarez, an adjacent
resident, had previously expressed concern. The applicant reminded
the Board that he had revised his plans several times to meet
requirements of various departments, especially Redevelopment, and
read a memo from Pat Spencer reiterating Redevelopment's position on
the project. Mr. King added he had done everything possible to
develop a desirable project for the corner.
Reuben Alvarez, 18162 Elm Street, stated he lived on the lot
immediately to the South of the proposed project. There was a
discussion with Mr. Alvarez regarding the setbacks and construction
of a block wall.
There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the
project so the Public Hearing was closed.
Daryl Smith inquired about the requirement for the forty foot (401)
driveway and Ms. Phillips replied the Code required the drive and a
turnaround because a portion of the buildings was more than one
hundred fifty feet (1501) from the street.
Dennis Krejci said he felt a less intense development would be more
appropriate for a parcel of this size and Tom Poe agreed.
UPON MOTION BY EVANS AND SECOND BY POE, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 86-99 AND USE PERMIT NO. 86-86 WERE DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 86-99:
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. Since the subject property can be fully developed within
regular established setbacks, such a Conditional Exception is
not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights.
3. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be
detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or
residing in the vicinity.
4. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 86-99 would constitute a
special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties
in the vicinity.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - USE PERMIT NO. 86-86:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be
detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or
residing in the vicinity.
2. On -site circulation is inadequate and has the potential of
creating a congestion and circulation hazard.
3. Proposed layout of the project is not feasible if concurrent
Conditional Exception requests are denied.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 86-90
Applicant: Philip Siegel
A request to permit a sandwich shop with twenty-four (24) seats.
Subject property is located at 19142 Beach Boulevard (East side of
Beach Boulevard approximately one hundred fifty feet (1501) South of
Garfield Avenue).
This request is covered by previously approved Negative Declaration
No. 85-53.
Staff said this was a request for a small sandwich shop with
twenty-four (24) seats in a new development along Beach Boulevard.
Parking can be accommodated on the site and Staff recommended
approval with conditions.
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Glen Godfrey asked if the Parking Management Plan required in the
Conditions of Approval for the original development had been filed,
and Staff replied she was not sure.
The Public Hearing was opened and the applicant, Philip Siegel, was
present. Mr. Siegel stated he was in agreement with the
conditions. Tom Poe reminded Mr. Siegel the occupancy load would
have to be kept to less than fifty to meet Fire Department standards.
Frank Bennett identified himself as a representative of the
developer and said a copy of the lease agreement between the tenants
and the owners had been filed. The lease required the tenants and
their employees to park at the rear of the buildings. Mr. Bennett
further explained the employees would be given license plate tags
and their cars would be towed if they parked in the front area.
Glen Godfrey and Mr. Bennett held a discussion regarding the
conditions placed on the project by the Planning Commission, after
which the Board members determined the lease agreement would be
sufficient at this time. Daryl Smith and Glen Godfrey stressed the
fact to Mr. Bennett that a more complete Parking Management Plan
might be required as new tenants were located in the shopping center.
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 GODFREY, USE PERMIT NO. 86-90 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
-1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity;
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 86-90 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.
4. Parking needs generated by the use can be accommodated on -site.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
December 5, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
2. Employees shall park to the rear of the building as required by
the applicant's lease and as accepted by the Planning
Commission for the shopping center.
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. 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 Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Use Permit No. 86-91 if any violation of these conditions of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
USE PERMIT NO. 86-91
Applicant: Oshman's Sporting Goods
A request to permit an outdoor sale in the parking lot for a maximum
of seven (7) days. Subject property is located at 15021 Golden West
Street (Southwest corner of Bolsa Avenue and Golden West Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 11 (c),
California Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Ms. Phillips stated this was a request to set up a forty foot by
sixty foot (40' x 601) tent for an outdoor ski supply sale similar
to last year's operation. The property owners and tenants have
approved the sale and there have been no comments from the Police
Department. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Glen Godfrey left the room at this time - 2:35 P.M.
Dennis Krejci said he assumed there had been no problems in the past
when the sale was held and Staff replied that was correct. Tom Poe
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stated the applicant would need to obtain the State Fire Marshal's
approval for the tents as in the past.
The Public Hearing was opened and Robert Haas and Mark O'Brien were
present to represent the applicant. They had no questions or
comments for the Board. Tom Poe asked if the tents would be the
same type as last year and Mr. O'Brien replied they would be. There
was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the project
so the Public Hearing was closed.
UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY EVANS, USE PERMIT NO. 86-91 WAS
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will
not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity;
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or
building.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 86-91 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:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
December 5, 1986, shall be the approved layout.
2. The applicant shall provide for clean up of the area after
closing of the event.
3. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations
occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant will be liable for expenses incurred.
4. 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.
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5. Sidewalks shall be maintained at a clear width of four feet
(4').
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and
Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards.
2. A Certificate to Operate shall be issued by the Department of
Development Services as required by Section 9730.8 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code prior to the event.
3. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Use Permit No. 86-91 if any violation of these conditions of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
AYES: Evans, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godfrey
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 85-19
(EXTENSION OF TIME)
Applicant: Tait and Associates, Inc.
A request for an Extension of Time for Administrative Review
No. 85-19 (to demolish existing service station and build new three
(3) bay service station). Subject property is located at 9001 Adams
Avenue (Northeast corner of Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street).
This request is covered by previously approved Negative Declaration
No. 85-21.'
Staff stated the applicant had requested an Extension of Time due to
the difficulty of obtaining the reciprocal access agreement. The
application was originally heard by the Board, and approved with
conditions, in October of 1985. Subsequently, it was appealed to
the Planning Commission and the Commission upheld the Board's
decision. Staff is recommending approval of the Extension of Time
with conditions.
Greg Stewart was present to represent the applicant but had no
questions or comments for the Board.
UPON MOTION BY POE AND SECOND BY SMITH, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 85-19 (EXTENSION OF TIME) WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. All the Conditions of Approval of previously approved
Administrative Review No. 85-19 shall remain in effect.
2. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Administrative Review No. 85-19 (Extension of Time) if any
violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code occurs.
AYES: Evans, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godfrey
Glen Godfrey returned to the room at this time - 2:45 P.M.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-419
Applicant: Donalie J. Hunt
A request to permit consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1)
parcel. Subject property is located at 302 Twenty-first Street
(Northeast corner of Olive Avenue and Twenty-first Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5 (c),
California Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff reported the applicant had submitted a written request for
continuance to the meeting of January 14, 1987, and has waived the
mandatory processing time. Staff recommended continuance.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 86-419 WAS CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1987,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 86-437
Applicant: Hal Tucker/Oilmax
A request to permit the subdivision of a separate parcel for lease
purposes. Subject property is located at 9862 Adams Avenue
(Southwest corner of Adams Avenue and Brookhurst Street).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 15,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
A Staff member, Robert Franklin, made the presentation to the Board
since he had handled the original project. Mr. Franklin explained
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the Tentative Parcel Map had been a requirement of Use Permit
No. 86-61 and had been submitted so the applicant could obtain
building permits. Staff reminded the Board that a Tentative Parcel
Map was not ordinarily a Public Hearing; however, the surrounding
property owners had been notified because of their extreme concern
regarding the original Use Permit request. Mr. Franklin added that
the request could be considered as a Waiver and recommended approval
with conditions.
Chairman Tom Poe informed the audience that the Board was only
hearing the Tentative Parcel Map request and all comments should be
limited to that request only.
Don Cline explained he was the person responsible for the appeal
filed regarding Use Permit No. 86-61. Mr. Cline said he had not
been informed prior to the original meeting because the notice had
gone to the property owner, Shell Oil Company. After learning of
approval of the project, continued Mr. Cline, he had contacted
Mayor Robert Mandic, and Mayor Mandic had filed an appeal in his
behalf. Mr. Cline said his main concern had been because of the
projected additional traffic and use of the driveway adjacent to his
station. Mr. Cline added that, after further meetings with
representatives of Oilmax when they agreed to build a temporary or
permanent block wail, he had authorized rescinding the appeal.
Mr. Cline then stated he has since learned he does not have the
reciprocal rights and cannot demand that anyone build the wall; and
he was now back at "Square One".
An adjacent resident, Francis Arciaga, Jr., 9881 Kings Canyon Drive,
reminded the Board of petitions previously submitted from
approximately one hundred and eighty (180) adjoining residents who
had opposed the project. Mr. Arciaga stated they had not appealed
the project because of Mayor Mandic's appeal, and the appeal period
had expired by the time the Mayor's appeal had been withdrawn.
Mr. Arciaga said this reflects very unfavorably for the City. He
added that the City could face serious liability in the event of
traffic accidents or fatalities at the busy intersection of
Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue because of additional traffic
generated by this approval.
Anthony G. Khamis, 9841 Kings Canyon Drive, called attention also to
the traffic congestion at -the corner and stated there had been no
decrease since the opening of the new Mervyn's store at Huntington
Center. He reminded the Board that Adams Avenue was a major artery
to Costa Mesa which was very heavily traveled, and he did not want
their neighborhood turned into another Harbor Boulevard or Beach
Boulevard.
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Louis D. Stan, 9782 Kings Canyon Drive, said the letter he received
stated the applicant must be present and asked if the applicant was
in attendance. (The applicant's representative was present).
Mr. Stan asked about the Code requirement for parking and Robert
Franklin stated there would be no deficiency in parking spaces for
the parcel. Mr. Stan added that ingress and egress from the
shopping center was a difficult situation, and he did not feel this
type of business was necessary since there were already several
automobile service facilities in the area.
Cathy Stan, 9782 Kings Canyon Drive, asked Art Folger of the City
Attorney's office for his comments. Mr. Folger stated there was a
reciprocal easement and, if the property owner and the Board agree,
that easement can be extended and the walls can be put up.
Don Cline then stated he would like to ask for an elimination of the
right-of-way and he also felt Oilmax should have a driveway directly
across from Ralph's.
Mrs. Stan asked Art Folger if there was any way the adjacent
property owners could revert back to this appeal from Mayor Mandic.
Mr. Folger stated that, to his knowledge, there was no way.
Chairman Poe again reminded the residents the traffic situation,
driveways, etc., were discussed earlier and the Board was only
required to take into consideration the requirements and conditions
of the Tentative Parcel Map.
The applicant's representatives, Ken Brown and Nile Russon, were
present and agreed to conditions for the Tentative Parcel Map
(Waiver) as presented by Staff.
Daryl Smith assured the residents that the Board had listened to
their concerns during the original application and had attempted to
mitigate those concerns by placing conditions on the project. He
continued that the applicant's project met Code requirements and,
therefore, the applicant had the right to develop his project in
accordance with those stipulations.
Dennis Krejci reminded the Board and the audience that the testimony
which had been given did not relate to the Tentative Parcel Map but
rather to the original request.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 86-437 WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR WAIVER:
1. The proposed consolidation complies with the requirements as to
area, improvement and design, flood and water drainage control,
appropriate and approved public roads, sewer and water
facilities, environmental protection, and other requirements of
Article 992 of the Subdivision Section of the Ordinance Code.
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 December 22, 1986, shall be the
approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon).
2. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City
Clerk's office, and have recorded with the Orange County
Recorder's Office, a Certificate of Compliance in conjunction
with the approved plat map. A copy of the recorded Certificate
of Compliance and plat map shall be filed with the Department
of Development Services prior to issuance of building permits
on the subject property.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. Khamis asked if the Tentative Parcel Map could be appealed and
Mr. Franklin said only the applicant/property owner could appeal the•
conditions of such a request. Glen Godfrey said he believed a City
Council member could appeal but Art Folger substantiated
Mr. Franklin's statement. After further discussion, Mr. Folger said
he would check further into the matter.
Les Evans stated the City would like to reserve the reciprocal
access agreement which presently exists between the Shell property
and Target's property in the event the Shell property should ever
"recycle" to a different use. Mr. Evans added that the Traffic
Division of Public Works did not wish to have any additional curb
cuts or accesses off of Adams Avenue.
Chairman Poe stated he would like to continue with the meeting and
any problems should be worked out with the City Attorney's office
and Staff members.
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Minutes, H. B. Board of Zoning Adjustments
December 31, 1986
Page 17
RECONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-53
Applicant: Huntington Beach Company
A request for clarification of Condition No. 28 on previously
approved Administrative Review No. 86-53 - "Recess windows eight
inches (811) to twelve inches (1211) from wall facade to provide
relief and to carry through another architectural element of the
existing buildings. Subject property is located at 2110 Main Street
(Northeast corner of Yorktown Avenue and Main Street).
This request is covered by previously approved Negative Declaration
No. 86-55.
Laura Phillips stated the original request had been for a three (3)
story office building approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustments
with conditions recommended by the Design Review Board. The
applicant has requested permission to speak with the Board relative
to approval of that project.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY EVANS, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NO. 86-53 WAS RECONSIDERED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Ralph Hastings of the architectural firm of Hastings and Lundstrom
addressed the Board. Mr. Hastings explained the reason for the
request was that they were using an insulation product which the
manufacturer would not guarantee if the installed dimensions
exceeded six inches (611).
There was an extensive discussion, after which Daryl Smith had
stated they were only looking at one wall - the one facing Yorktown
Avenue. Mark Urban, Huntington Beach Company, said they did not
wish to have one wall different than the others. Glen Godfrey
stated the applicant would have to maintain the windows at no less
than six inches (611) and Mr. Urban agreed to that stipulation.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, RECONSID-_";,TION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-53 WAS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Condition No. 28 of previously
No. 86-53 was amended to read
approved Administrative Review
as follows:
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December 31, 1986
Page 18
1. "Windows shall be recessed to no less than six inches (611) from
wall facade to provide relief and to carry through another
architectural element of the existing buildings."
2 All other Conditions of Approval of previously approved
Administrative Review No. 86-53 shall remain in effect.
AYES: Evans, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NOS. 86-48, 86-49, 86-50 AND 86-51
Applicant: John DeLeonardi
The requests were for the Board to review site plans submitted in
order to clarify changes in the parking layout and mezzanine areas.
Subject property is located on the East side of Palmdale Street just
North of Cedar Avenue.
Bob Franklin, Staff member, reminded the Board they had approved
construction of four (4) industrial buildings on September 17, 1986,
but the approval had been subject to the applicant's submitting
revised site plans. Mr. Franklin said he and Susan Pierce had
determined the changes were more extensive than Staff should handle
and were bringing the site plans back to the Board for their review
and approval.
Mr. Franklin explained the landscaped area had an excess of eight
percent (8%) and the parking has been arranged to accommodate a
turning area. Daryl Smith and Staff held a discussion regarding the
reciprocal access and driveways, but John DeLeonardi, the applicant,
stated it was not needed. After questioning by Daryl Smith, Glen
Godfrey added that the configuration of the front parking lot was of
concern to Staff.
Dennis Krejci expressed concern about the mezzanine area and said it
could not exceed one-third (1/3) of the floor area to which it
opened. He also stated two (2) stairways would be required in that
case.
Daryl Smith asked Staff to clarify the request and Staff's
recommendations. Staff recommended that the submitted plans be
reviewed and approved with the stipulation that the applicant submit
full sets of site plans, elevations, and floor plans for the files
and for review and approval by Staff.
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December 31, 1986
Page 19
Mr. Smith wanted the applicant to understand the mezzanine situation
would have to be resolved by meeting Code requirements and not just
resolved by the Board. Mr. DeLeonardi wanted the approval to
reflect meeting the Codes in effect on the date plans were submitted
for plan check and not the present date in the event there had been
any Code changes since that time.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
NOS. 86-48, 86-49, 86-50 AND 86-51 WERE AMENDED WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 86-48,
86-49, 86-50 AND 86-51:
1. Sets of revised site plans, floor plans, and elevations shall
be submitted depicting changes in the parking layout and
mezzanine areas to the satisfaction of Staff members of the
Development Services Department.
2. All other Conditions of Approval of previously approved
Administrative Review No. 86-48 shall remain in effect.
3. The Board of Zoning Adjustments reserves the right to revoke
Administrative Review No. 86-48 (Amended) if any violation of
these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
AYES: Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Godfrey
There was no further business to be presented to the Board for their
review.
UPON MOTION BY GODFREY AND SECOND BY EVANS, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1987, AT 10:00
A.M., BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: Evans
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Godfrey
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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