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Home My WebLink About1996-08-07F/ MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1996 - 1:30 P.M. ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho, Mary Beth Broeren, Lisa Koch MINUTES: May 29, 1996, Zoning Administrator meeting minutes approved. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None ITEM 1: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.96-6 (AL UNSER AUTO CENTER) Applicant: Melvin A. Berkeley Request: To allow five (5) 64 square foot banners on existing light poles and up to 18 flags (15 square feet each) along building parapets and tops of light poles. Location: 19300 Beach Boulevard (east side of Beach Boulevard, north of Yorktown Avenue) Project Planner: Laura Phillips Mary Beth Broeren , project planner, presented blueprints for Al Unser Auto Center. Currently, there are two (2) signs in the complex. Applicant wants to add permanent banners and flags to the light poles. Applicant is requesting five (5) 64 square foot banners added and 18, 15 square foot flags added on building pappets ? and top of light poles. Current sign code does not have provisions for this. Applicant requires signage due to speed of traffic on Beach Boulevard and to attract more customers. Design Review Board recommended three (3) banners permanent and two flags (2) on Beach Boulevard to be removed after one (1) year. There was one (1) letter from a resident opposing this petition due to the noise of flags and traffic issues. ZA Minutes (Min08796) Staff recommends approval for the following reasons: 1) It is a small lot, 2) Other auto dealers have the same banners and pennants, and 3) They do not think the signage would cause a conflict with traffic. Scott Hess asked to see the paperwork. The standard cash bond is $2,000.00 to remove the banners after one (1) year. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Maggie Earl, owner of Maggie Flags stated that she will install the flags and wanted to assure the Zoning Administrator that the flags will be taken down when they are supposed to. Scott Hess, Acting Zoning Administrator, asked how long the flags can last before they begin to deteriorate. Maggie responded that the flags will last approximately eight (8) months to one (1) year and that sometimes they are replaced after four (4) months. Tim Bundy, Tim Bundy Architects presented drawings. Mr. Hess mentioned Staff s recommendation to have five (5) permitted in the back and to have checkered flags on top. Bond is posted and returned. Mr. Hess mentioned that the bond is necessary because this is out of the ordinary. Ms. Broeren stated that the standard bond is $2,000.00. Mr. Hess added that the banners provide more aesthetics to the property. Mr. Hess approved this petition with the findings of Ms. Broeren. The two (2) flags on the light standards on Beach Boulevard are to be removed after one (1) year. He also stipulated a bond of $100.00 per light. In addition, Mr. Hess confirmed with Ms. Earlie that the flags will be replaced after four (4) months. Ms. Earlie confirmed that the contract she has with Al Unser Auto Center will be revised to include this additional action. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-6 WAS CONDITIONALLY APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS OUTLINED BY STAFF. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-6: LISA - HELP WITH THIS SECTION PLEASE! ! ! ZA Minutes 2 (MIN08796) ITEM #2: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.96-11 Petition Document: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-11 (PARTY CITY WALL SIGN) Applicant: Larry Lepson Request: To permit a 301 square foot wall sign identifying "Party City" in lieu of a maximum 145 square foot wall sign. Location: 16100 Beach Boulevard (Huntington Executive Park) Project Planner: Wayne Carvalho Wayne Carvalho, project planner, presented information regarding reason for the sign. A recently approved plan sign program is in place. Mr. Carvalho mentioned that it did go before the Design Review Board. The size of lettering requested is 36" for the primary letter height, and 12" for the secondary letter height. He also mentioned that the Staff is recommending denial of the request based on size. Mr. Hess, acting zoning administrator asked if Mr. Carvalho had calculated the area of the letters. Mr. Carvalho indicated that he had and that it was 145 square feet. He also showed displays the applicant had filed. Mr. Hess asked if there are any other variances in the area that have been approved. Mr. Carvalho indicated that there were none that he knew of, but that the Sports Chalet sign is 36". Mr. Hess mentioned that Sports Chalet is twice the difference from Beach Boulevard. Mr. Carvalho mentioned that the Office Max sign has less letters. Mr. Hess asked what is the total combined square footage of the building, that there is a 200 square foot maximum per building. Mr. Carvalho replied that the square footage is 220. Mr. Hess mentioned that 220 square feet is what Sports Chalet and Office Max is limited to because they each occupy the entire building. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Larry Lepson, applicant, (19 Andalucia, Irvine, CA), mentioned that Auto Club is larger than was is normally allowed as well as Office Max. Mr. Lepson mentioned that this petition is requested due to visibility problems, shubbery, etc. and that perhaps a smaller sign would be acceptable. Mr. Lepson presented drawings for a 204 square inch sign. He mentioned that he is in negotiation to take over the additional 3,500 square foot space next to it. Mr. Hess asked if the additional wording, "Discount Super Store" is necessary. Mr. Lepson mentioned that it is, that it is part of the national logo. Mr. Hess asked who Party City's competitors were. Mr. Lepson mentioned that perhaps Party World is; however, Party City has over 22,000 items in the store and is much larger. Mr. Hess asked Mr. Lepson if he saw what the Design Review Board is recommending. Mr. Lepson responded yes. Mr. Hess asked if Mr. Lepson understood that if he took the other space next door that he could have a larger sign, and Mr. Lepson responded yes. Mr. Hess asked if Airtouch is going in? Mr. Lepson responded yes. Mr. Hess asked how many square feet is Air ,ZA Minutes 3 (MIN08796) Touch. Mr. Hess asked Mr. Lepson if he is going to have a free-standing sign by the street. Mr. Lepson responded yes, but it will not be big enough for me. Mr. Hess asked how many square footage is the AAA building? The area for the sign? Mr. Hess then asked Mr. Lepson if it were possible to have his sign read, "Discount Party Store", but to have this part of the sign non - illuminated. Mr. Lepson mentioned that his national franchiser would not allow it. Mr. Hess asked Mr. Carvalho if the 145 square foot is on an opaque background. Mr. Carvalho responded yes, that it was factored in. It was 126 square foot total. Mr. Hess indicated that this is 20 extra square feet. Mr. Carvalho asked Mr. Lepson if the landlord would restrict the area around him. Mr. Lepson responded that he cannot speak for the landlord, that he did not know. Mr. Hess mentioned that the suite next door would be allowed 78 square feet and that that is not going to work. Mr. Hess asked Mr. Carvalho if the new code will remain 145 square foot maximum? Mr. Carvalho responded yes. Mr. Hess mentioned that the Sign Committee has spent two (2) years looking at restrictions on wall signs and they are proposed to increase on free standing signs. Mr. Lepson also mentioned that there is a gas station and mattress store across the street as well as El Torito next to him which is not conforming with city regulations. He also mentioned that he was trying to deal with this action in the appropriate manner, versus putting up any sign he wanted and dealing with the repercussions later on. SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-11 WAS DENIED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITH THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS OUTLINED BY STAFF. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 P.M. BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1996. Scott Hess Acting Zoning Administrator ZA Minutes 4 (MIN08796) g�9lo ORAL COMUNICATION LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES AGENDA ITEM # NAME ADDRESS Pit` 4 ?"!M IN r N --2,�t�J7l� /N j,�} v/) AWA /� )�a'� ao o, s ,�n� ,� q2f,e H Gf.H..CH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1996, 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Per eland S� STAFF MEMBERS: Laura Phillips, Wayne Carvalho, Mary Beth Broeren, Lisa Koch MINUTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: Anyone wishing to speak on an item not on the agenda may do so. No action can be`,aken by the Zoning Administrator on this date, unless agendize� SCHEDULED ITEMS: \, 1. PETITION DOCUMENT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-6 (AL UNSER AUTO CENTER) APPLICANT: Melvin A. Berkley REQUEST: To allow five (5) 64 square foot banners on existing light poles and up to 18 flags (15 square feet each) along building parapets and tops of light poles. LOCATION: 19300 Beach Boulevard (east side of Beach Boulevard, north of Yorktown Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Laura Phillips 2. PETITION DOCUMENT: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.96-11 (PARTY CITY WALL SIGN) APPLICANT: Larry Lepson REQUEST: To permit a 301 square foot wall sign identifying "Party City" in lieu of a maximum 145 square foot wall sign. LOCATION: 16100 Beach Boulevard (Huntington Executive Park) PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Under the provisions of the 'Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the. action ; #aken ,by the Zoning Administrator is final unless an appeal is filed to the Planning Commission'by you or by:a'n ,interested party. Said appeal must be in writing and must setforth in detait the action andgrounds by which the applicant or interestedparty deems himself aggrieved. Said appeal must be accompanied by a f ling fee of Two Hundred. 1Dollar5'($200.00) if the appeal is filed by a single family dwelling property own er'appealing the decision -on his, own property and Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($650.06) if the appeal is filed by any other party. The appeal., shall be submitted to *the Secretary of the Planning Commission within ten (10) calendar. days 'of the, date of th'e Zoning Administrator's action or ten I0 working da s or a coastal develo ment ermit. August 7, 1996 Zoning Administrator Meeting Page 2 1. Petition/Document: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-6 (AL UNSER AUTO CENTER) Applicant: Melvin A. Berkley, 19316 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Property Owner: Basil Nichols, c/o JD Realty, 8041 Dunbarton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Request: To allow five (5) 64 square foot banners on existing light poles and up to 18 flags (15 square feet each) along building parapets and tops of light poles. Location: 19300 Beach Boulevard (east side of Beach Boulevard, north of Yorktown Avenue) Project Planner: Laura Phillips Environmental Status: This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15311, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Zone: CG, Commercial General Existing Use: Al Unser Auto Center Action: General Plan: Commercial General (g:za:agen:0807) August 7, 1996 Zoning Administrator Meeting Page 3 2. Petition/Document: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 96-11 (PARTY CITY WALL SIGN) Applicant: Larry Lepson, 19 Andalucia, Irvine, CA 92614 Property Owner: Huntington Capital Corporation, 16168 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit a 301 square foot wall sign identifying "Party City" in lieu of a maximum 145 square foot wall sign. Location: 16100 Beach Boulevard (Huntington Executive Park) Project Planner: Wayne Carvalho Environmental Status: This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15311, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. 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