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HUNTINGTON BEACH BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987 - 1:30 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Crosby, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Phillips
MINUTES: UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1987, WERE APPROVED AS
TRANSCRIBED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Crosby
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
USE PERMIT NO. 86-92 (Cont. from 1/14/87)
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-2
Applicant: Cora Gaslawski
A request to permit twenty-four (24) hour board and care for six (6)
elderly people. Subject property is located at 19632 Occidental
Lane (East side of Occidental Lane approximately two hundred feet
(200') North of Madeline Drive).
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 87-2.
Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported this was a request to have
twenty-four (24) hour care in a single family home for six (6)
elderly people. The residence is located in a single family
residential neighborhood and the elderly people would be cared for
in a family -like atmosphere. The residents of the home will be
ambulatory and will be cared for by a full-time caretaker. The
applicant will be renting the residence from the property owner.
The Fire Department has stipulated several safety measures which the
property owner is not aware of such as outside doors to the
bedrooms, smoke alarms, etc. Staff has received several calls from
neighbors who are in opposition to the request because of a business
being conducted in a residential area, additional traffic, parking
problems, disturbances from ambulances, upkeep and maintenance of
the house, and revocation of the license if conditions are
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violated. Staff is recommending denial because of these concerns
and the fact the operator is not owner of the property. Staff has,
however, prepared Conditions of Approval if the Board should so
desire but would recommend that only five (5) residents be allowed
as occupants.
Glen Godfrey asked if Staff had an opportunity to check the property
and Ms. Phillips stated she had driven past the property the
previous day. She added the house did not appear to be any less
kept up than others in the neighborhood.
Dennis Krejci asked about the difference in the number of patients
Staff was recommending for handling in the residence and the number
requested by the applicant. Staff replied there were six bedrooms -
five of which could be occupied by patients and one would be needed
for the caretaker.
The Public Hearing was opened by Chairman Dennis Krejci and the
applicant, Cora Gaslawski, was present. Mrs. Gaslawski stated she
had been a private nurse for twenty-one (21) years and knew there
was a definite need for this type of care service in the Huntington
Beach area. She said the residents would be over fifty-five (55)
years of age, ambulatory, and many would not yet be qualified for
Medi-Care but would still be unable to live alone.
Daryl Smith asked if Mrs. Gaslawski intended to live on the premises
and serve as caretaker for the patients, and Mrs. Gaslawski replied
in the affirmative.
The owner of the property, Satish Kumar, stated his was one of the
best homes in the neighborhood and had recently received a lot of
improvements - new carpeting, paint, wallpaper, and landscaping. He
added these tenants would be much better than some he had previously
had in the house. Tom Poe asked Mr. Kumar if he understood the
requirements the Fire Department would be placing on the project and
Mr. Kumar said he did not. Mr. Poe explained the requirements and
said he was sure the applicant was aware of what the State Fire
Marshal required for operations of this nature. Mr. Kumar then
asked if this was required of all families who had elderly people
living with them. Mr. Poe said only if it was a commercial type of
occupancy where permits were required.
Peggy Freeman, 822-A Eighteenth Street, spoke in favor of the
project even though she did not live in the neighborhood. She said
her Mother -in -Law was in a similar establishment and it had worked
beautifully for them. Mrs. Freeman added that other such facilities
were needed in the Huntington Beach area.
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Warren W. Cowden, 124 Sixteenth Street, stated it was ridiculous
that this type of thing could be done in the City of Huntington
Beach and wondered if something like this could happen next door to
him. Glen Godfrey explained the State of California and the State
Legislature had provided legislation to the individual cities
mandating these types of care facilities for six (6) or less
residents and other types of care facilities for more than six (6)
up to twelve (12) residents. Mr. Godfrey continued that this City
has an Ordinance requiring a Use Permit for such facilities and
there are certain requirements that this City can apply such as
traffic, parking, hours of visitation rights, etc., but the State
regulates the Fire Standards. Mr. Cowden then said if it required a
business license, it was a business and should not be allowed in a
residential district.
Ronald G. Rodgers, 19621 Occidental Lane, stated he lived directly
across the street from the residence in question and the business
license was not the issue. He added he had also had an office and
business out of his home, but the issue here was one of neighborhood
tranquility. Mr. Rodgers said he understood Mrs. Gaslawski had been
a nurse for many years but wondered if she had complied with other
requirements for elderly care facilities regardless of where they
were located. He expressed concern about whether the applicant had
sufficient liability insurance to insure hospitalization for the
individuals in the event of illness or accidents and whether she
could make arrangements for relocation of the patients if needed.
Mr. Rodgers continued that the property had not been well maintained
in the past and, since the houses were almost twenty years old,
repairs were frequently needed.
Gwen Randall, 19622 Occidental Lane, stated she had lived in the
tract since 1968 and that, in the years the Kumars had owned the
property, tenants had seemingly had problems getting repairs made.
She added that the Yucca trees were a problem, painting had not been
done, and the sprinkler system apparently did not work. Ms. Randall
stated she bought her home because she wanted to live in a nice
residential area and she did not approve of granting the request.
Another resident, Colleen Talbot of 9192 Madeline Drive, said that
points were brought out today that had not been mentioned at the
previous meeting, and she added that several people had recently
been cleaning the house and yard.
Mary M. Abegg, 9172 Madeline Drive, expressed concern that an
outside stairway on the Gaslawski residence would affect the value
of her property. Tom Poe assured her that any architectural changes
would receive proper review.
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Mrs. Gaslawski asked to read a letter into the record and it is as
follows:
"19631 Occidental Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
January 27, 1987
To Whom It May Concern:
We reside at 19631 Occidental Lane, which is across the street
from 19632 Occidental Lane. We are in favor of the proposed
variance to permit twenty-four hour board and care for six elderly
people.
In the past few years, many different families and extended
families have occupied the said residence. Because this house has
an upper level addition with a kitchenette, multiple families seem
to be attracted to occupy the house. This has produced more traffic
and noise than one family would normally produce.
Both my wife and I have older parents and realize the need for
good board and care facilities for the elderly. We would not mind
having elderly neighbors.
Thank you for allowing us to share our opinions with you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Myron J. Eppley/Penny S. Eppley
Myron J. Eppley and Penny S. Eppley"
Chairman Krejci said he would leave the Public Hearing open until
after the Board held a discussion.
Daryl Smith said the history of this residence had indicated renters
living there who had created problems in the neighborhood with hot
rodding cars, loud parties, etc., and these elderly people would not
be causing these types of disturbances.. Mr. Smith continued that
the Board could condition the operation to bring the house up to the
standards of the residential area, and the home occupation permit
could be revoked if these conditions were not honored.
Ronald Rogers spoke again, stating he was a police officer from
Newport Beach and the police had ways of dealing with neighborhood
disturbances such as loud parties, hot rodding, family arguments,
etc. He added that, in the event of problems with the elderly care
operation, revoking a home occupation permit would be a lengthy and
time consuming process through City channels.
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After questioning by Daryl Smith, Mr. Rogers said increased traffic
would still create problems even with staggering visitation hours,
and property maintenance had been and probably would continue to be
a problem since the residence was not owner -occupied.
Mr. Kumar stated he had owned the property since 1980 and he had not
received a single complaint from residents of the neighborhood about
the property or its maintenance. He invited the neighbors to inform
him of any future problems.
Daryl Smith said he had strong feelings about the rights of property
owners having use of their property to the best extent allowed by
law, but he also had strong -feelings about the rights of others in
the area to peace and tranquility. He added again that the
operation could be controlled by proper conditioning.
Glen Godfrey asked Mr. Kumar about the letter which had been read
making reference to a kitchenette on the Second Floor of the house.
Mr. Kumar stated it was just a small stove and did not have a sink
or other kitchen facilities. Mrs. Gaslawski added that she would
have the elderly people downstairs and not upstairs.
After Mr. Smith asked for further explanations, Glen Godfrey
explained the relationship between the State and City in this type
of operation. He added the City Council had chosen to administer
the City Ordinance under a Use Permit process through the Board of
Zoning Adjustments. Mr. Godfrey added the City would have less
control over the operation since the residence was not
owner -occupied.
Upon questioning, Mrs. Gaslawski said she would be required, under
State regulations, to relocate the elderly persons in the event she
could not continue providing care for them.
In answer to Mr. Krejci's query, Tom Poe stated the Fire Department
would check residences of this type once a year for the State Fire
Marshal.
Bruce Crosby asked how staggering of the visitation hours would be
monitored and Ms. Phillips said the Board would have to depend on
neighbors' complaints of violations.
Chairman Krejci said many of the concerns expressed had dealt with
maintenance of the property and asked the applicant how this would
be handled. Mrs. Kumar stated the house had been redecorated with
new wallpaper, paint, etc., and looked really nice. Mr. Gaslawski
stated he would be able to handle some of the maintenance problems
in the future. Mr. Krejci said he did not doubt their integrity but
asked what assurance the Board would have that maintenance would be
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properly done. He asked if the applicant would be willing to enter
into agreements for lawn maintenance, tree trimming, etc., and
provide the Board copies of such agreements. The applicant agreed
but Daryl Smith stated he did not feel the Board had authority to
regulate such agreements.
Elizabeth Terry, 19602 Occidental Lane, stated the Kumars had rented
to two families at one time - one family upstairs and a second
down. Also, the previous owners had their Mother and Father there,
along with their own children.
There was no one else wishing to speak so the Public Hearing was
closed by Chairman Krejci. The Board however, continued its
discussion regarding points which had been mentioned during the
Public Hearing.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY POE, USE PERMIT NO. 86-92 AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 87-2 WERE DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL:
1. The proposed use will not be compatible with adjacent
properties.
2. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be
detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or
residing in the vicinity.
3. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be
detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in
the neighborhood.
4. The subject property would not be owner -occupied and operated
and, therefore, the City would have more difficulty monitoring
the maintenance and upkeep of the property and enforcing
compliance with applicable Codes.
5. The use of the second story with regard to fire safety and
regulations would be difficult to monitor, and would be
hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of elderly
residents.
AYES: Crosby, Godfrey, Poe, Smith
NOES: Krejci
ABSENT: None
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CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-1
USE PERMIT NO. 86-94
Applicant: Adel M. Zeidan
CE REQUEST: To permit five (5) parking spaces in lieu of the
required twelve (12) spaces.
UP REQUEST: To permit the sale of beer and wine at an existing
mini -market that is nonconforming for lot size and setbacks.
Subject property is located at 301 Seventeenth Street (Northwest
corner of Seventeenth Street and Olive Avenue).
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5,
California Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Ms. Phillips reminded the Board the original Use Permit covering
this mini -market had been approved in 1985. At that time, it was
covered by C-3 Zoning standards but the Code has since changed it to
C-2. The applicant now has a building which is nonconforming for
the lot size and setbacks and is asking to sell beer and wine at the
location. He is also asking for a reduction in parking spaces from
the twelve (12) which would be required to five (5) which he
currently has at the market. There is a five foot (5') wide
landscape planter instead of the required ten foot (10') and the
market was originally approved for only a grocery market with no
alcoholic beverage sales. Notices were mailed to surrounding
residents and Staff has received several phone calls from neighbors
expressing concerns. Staff recommended denial of both the
Conditional Exception and the Use Permit.
The Public Hearing was opened and Dan Carlton, 695 Town Center
Drive, #301, Costa Mesa, stated he was an attorney representing the
applicant. Mr. Carlton said the applicant needed the parking space
variance in order to sell the beer and wine at the existing market.
He added he could not understand where the automobile traffic would
be much worse than at present because it was a neighborhood -type
market with mostly "walk-in" traffic, and there was another liquor
store within two blocks which handled most of the beach traffic.
Mr. Carlton further stated the applicant would monitor the location
to make sure there was no loitering or littering.
Ms. Phillips stated letters had been received in opposition to the
project and she would like to read them into the record. Daryl
Smith said the names could be read and the letters could be put into
the file for reference. Glen Godfrey said he would like to at least
hear the reasons for objections. Mr. Carlton stated he would be
concerned about the letters being made a part of the record since
the people who had written them were not present to be questioned
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for rebuttal by him. Mr. Smith reminded the attorney these notices
were sent to surrounding property owners, but this did not disallow
someone else from speaking or writing regarding the project.
Wendy Menker, 218-D Eighteenth Street, expressed concern about the
additional traffic which would be generated in the alley adjacent to
the market and her property. She added people going down
Seventeenth Street to the beach would be stopping there for beer and
wine and continuing on down the alleyway.
Kenneth J. Golden, 1717 Park, said he was an attorney representing
the owner of,the liquor store mentioned earlier. He said Mr. Zeidan
had been aware that he would not be allowed to sell beer and wine
when he was issued the Use Permit for construction of his building
and he should not now be allowed to change those restrictions. He
further mentioned how the liquor store owner had obeyed the zoning
restrictions regarding parking, landscaping, etc., for his location
and now Mr. Zeidan was requesting special privileges which would
give him an unfair business advantage. Mr. Golden asked that the
Board deny the applicant's request.
Another resident, Frank Zappa, 226 Seventeenth Street, said the
attorney for the applicant did not want the letters read; however,
Mr. Zappa added, the notice he received had stated feelings could be
expressed in person or in writing. Mr. Zappa continued he had
rearranged his business schedule to be present and personally
express his concerns regarding the parking deficiency. He stated
proper parking had been required for the proposed "Pierside Village"
and other new construction and the applicant should not be granted
special privileges. Mr. Zappa added he had not been aware that a
market was going in on the lot at the time it was being constructed
and had assumed it was a residence; but, he had since learned to
check on new construction and not make assumptions. Mr. Zappa added
he did not feel the beer and wine sales would benefit the
neighborhood.
Kay Seraphine, 509 Seventeenth Street, reported that the Alcoholic
Beverage Control said the applicant had been granted a full liquor
license and not just a beer and wine license. She expressed concern
about drinking on the "non-alcoholic" beach which the City had just
taken over and noise which would be generated by people leaving car
motors running while they made their alcoholic purchases.
Paul Columbus, 305 Seventeenth Street, stated he owned the office
next door to the market. He said the applicant was asking for
special privileges for himself. Mr. Columbus added he did not see a
preponderance for granting the variance when there was another
facility (liquor store) so close.
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Peggy Freeman, 222-A Eighteenth Street, reiterated the issues
concerning parking, loitering, running motors, etc., and objected to
allowing the variance.
Richard Doran stated he lived across the street from the facility.
He said the market already generated a good deal of traffic, that
bottles and other debris are thrown on his property, and the five
(5) parking spaces which the applicant has are very hard to get into
the way they are positioned. He added that the roof of the building
extends over the sidewalk and there is not the required five feet
(5') of landscaping now. He did not feel the applicant should be
granted further variances.
Mike Zeidan said his family had built the structure at a cost of
over one-half million dollars, they had worked on it fifteen to
sixteen hours a day, and had built a very nice building which was an
asset to the area. He added many of the neighbors had commented
that the area was much safer with a store at the corner - that they
had previously been afraid to walk along the street. He stated they
would prevent any loitering, there would be no handouts, and they
would keep the store area clean and nice.
Michael Alley said he had over twenty years experience in the liquor
business and the Zeidans presently had a good business within a nice
building. He added the Zeidans had received permits from the City
for their building and his recommendation was that the Board grant
permission for beer and wine sales at the establishment.
Mike J. Morelli, 405 Fifteenth Street, stated he had been going to
the market since it first opened and there was no apparent parking
problem - that the lot was never more than half filled. He added
that he lived more than two blocks away but had never driven to the
market - he always walked. Mr. Morelli said the market should be
granted the liquor license.
Adel Zeidan, 18382 Patterson Lane, #1, said he had walked door to
door when constructing the building and the people had welcomed the
opportunity to have a market there. He added that at least
eighty-five percent (85%) of the customers walk to the store and he
did not feel parking was a major issue. Mr. Zeidan continued that
the building had been approved by the Building Department, Fire
Department and Safety.
There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the
project so the Public Hearing was closed.
Daryl Smith then asked that the Staff member read the letters which
had been submitted to the Board but not entered into the records
earlier. He added the letters had been used previously by Staff and
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by the Board today in reviewing the request, and he believed the
applicant and his attorney should be apprised of the information in
the letters.
UPON'MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY GODFREY, LETTERS WERE READ AND
ENTERED INTO RECORD AS FOLLOWS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Crosby, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
"Joseph and Marie Rebhun
1481 Lafayette Road
Claremont, California 91711
Phone 624-1792
Board of -Zoning Adjustments
City of Huntington Beach,
Gentlemen,
In case of Adel M. Zeiden (sic) 18382 Patterson Lane #1 Huntington
Beach, CA 92648 applying,for permit to sell beer and wine at the
existing -mini -market at 301 Seventeen (sic) Street, I Joseph Rebhun,
owner of the,adjoining residential property, appeal to you to deny
such a permit,�since it would attract noise and misbehavior of
drunkards in this quiet, residential section of the city,.
Sincerely,
/s/ Joseph Rebhun"
"Huntington Seacliff•Corporation
January 28, 1987
Huntington Beach Board of Zoning Adjustments
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Subject: Conditional Exception 87-1 Use Permit 86-94
Gentlemen:;
Huntington Seacliff Corporation urges the Board to deny the above
application and requests for exceptions from the City's parking, lot
size, and setback requirements.
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HSC manages the Beachtown Center at Orange and Seventeenth Streets,
and requests the City to impose consistent development standards on
all businesses in the area.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
/s/ W. R. Ellis/KA
W. R. Ellis
Vice President
WRE/j"
"BY MESSENGER
26 January 1987
City of Huntington Beach
Board of Zoning Adjustments
P.O. Box 190
Huntington Beach, California 92648
RE: Conditional Exception No. 87-1
in conjunction with
Use Permit No. 86-94
Gentlemen:
We have received notification of the pending public hearing which is
scheduled to consider the above -referenced Use Permit and CE Request.
We wish to go on record as being in opposition of both the CE and UP
Requests, inasmuch as the physical location and requested uses are
not, in our opinion, compatible. The provision of beer and wine in
this location does not lend itself to the health, safety and/or
welfare of the neighborhood and could be considered "over -kill" in
view of the fact that this commodity (or product) is available one
block away at the corner of Orange and 17th Street.
We are particularly concerned as to the request for a variance in
the required number of parking spaces. To allow a use which will
potentially create additional traffic and congestion in this
location will compound an already existing unsafe condition at this
intersection. At present, the presence of the existing structure
creates a "blind spot" for vehicular traffic turning right on Olive
Avenue from Seventeenth Street. An addition in on -street parking
would further aggravate an unsafe situation.
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We appreciate the opportunity to express our views as to the
requested uses in our immediate neighborhood.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Linda L. MacFarland
Linda L. MacFarland
Paul G. MacFarland
225 18th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
/lp"
"January 26, 1987
Board of Zoning Adjustments
City of Huntington Beach
P.O. Box 190
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Attention: Laura Phillips, Project Coordinator
Re: Conditional Exception No. 87-1
Use Permit No. 86-94
Location: 301 - 17th Street
Dear Ms. Phillips:
I am unable to attend the Public Hearing scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, January 28, 1987 in regard to the above petition.
However, I am a homeowner at 326 - 18th Street and would like to
express my opinion against the proposed petition.
I do not understand why the City permitted a mini -market and liquor
store to be built at the subject location. As an immediate area
resident, I was not given any notice of this construction or its
purpose. There is already a large mini -market and liquor store at
17th and Orange, just one block from the new one. The addition of
another one will only add to the existing heavy vehicular and
pedestrian traffic in the area. Additionally, the parking lot for
the new location has its entrance/exit to the alley which serves the
private residences on 18th and 17th Streets. This will further
increase the traffic and congestion in the alley for which there is
already excessive parking of residents cars and oil well service
vehicles.
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Further, I understand that the City will be taking control of the
nearby public beach area and will prohibit alcoholic beverages on
the beach. It would not seem to be in the City's best interest to
permit another liquor store to be established in the immediate beach
area.
The subject area has been primarily a residential area with several
new homes built or in process. Believe it or not, there is some
pride of ownership in the area. The addition of a market and liquor
store does not enhance the area.
Thank you for receiving my comments.
Sincerely,
/s/ Calvin T. Meeks
Calvin T. Meeks
326 - 18th Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648"
"January 28, 1987
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: 87-1
I own property at 309 & 311 17th Street and also operate a business
(Ellsworth Products Co.) at 311 17th Street.
I have no objections to the granting of a parking variance to the
applicants. (310 - 17th)
Sincerly,(sic)
/s/ Jack H. Ellsworth"
"January 22nd, 1987
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
2000- MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA.
TO WHOME (sic) IT MAY CONCERN,
My name is Daney Salrno, I currently on live 211- 18th Street,
Huntington Beach and I wellcome (sic) a new convenient store located
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on the corner of 17th Street and the Olive. I urge your support to
grant the store the sales of alcoholic beverage.
Thank You.
Yours Truley,(sic)
/s/ Daney Salrno
Daney Salrno."
In rebuttal, Dan Carlton, attorney for the applicant, said valid
concerns had been expressed but the main issues were the beer and
wine sales and the parking. He said the first lady had problems
with traffic in the alley; however, this was all approved by the
City Engineering Department. Mr. Carlton continued that
Mr. Golden's concerns were expressed because he represented the
commercial interests of the owner of another liquor store a block
away and Mr. Golden was not particularly concerned with the issue of
parking.. Mr. Carlton reiterated earlier statements that only about
ten percent (10%) of the business would be from automobile traffic -
it would be mostly "walk-in" business. He added that young people
can and do purchase beer and wine at other locations so this
particular market would not create more problems for the City.
Mr. Golden rebutted by saying he was concerned about the traffic and
parking situation, as well as other things. He said the City
Council had passed ordinances to require adequate parking for
businesses in the City and he felt one business should not be given
an advantage over another by variances to these requirements.
The Chairman said the Board had heard the concerns of the attorneys,
the residents, and the applicants and asked if a motion was
forthcoming on the request. Four people in the audience asked that
it be noted they had not had an opportunity to speak but had nothing
additional to mention.
Daryl Smith said that one lady had mentioned that the applicant's
license was a full liquor license and not just for beer and wine
sales. Mr. Zeidan said he had drawn a license from the lottery for
off -site liquor sales from the State of California.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY CROSBY, CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO. 87-1 AND USE PERMIT NO. 86-94 WERE DENIED WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-1:
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. 87-1 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.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - USE PERMIT NO 86-94:
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. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will be
detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in
the neighborhood.
3. On -site parking and circulation are inadequate and have the
potential of creating a congestion and circulation hazard.
AYES: Crosby, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Glen Godfrey noted his "NO" vote had been in accordance with his
vote on the original Use Permit request. Dennis Krejci added that
the City had been "up front" on the project and the applicant knew
from the start his original approval was for a mini -market without
alcoholic beverage sales.
There was no further business to be presented to the Board for their
review.
UPON MOTION BY SMITH AND SECOND BY KREJCI, THE REGULAR MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1987, AT
10:00 A.M., BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
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January 28, 1987
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AYES: Crosby, Godfrey, Krejci, Poe, Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Glen K. Godfrey, Secretary
Board of Zoning Adjustments
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