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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2007006 - Notice of action Letter w Findings & Conditions of Approval0 . Phone Fax City of Huntington Beach 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 536-5271 374-1540 NOTICE OF ACTION April 25, 2007 PETITION DOCUMENT: ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-06 (WERNER RESIDENCE) PROPERTY OWNER/ APPLICANT: Shawn Werner, 21642 Bahama Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 REQUEST: To permit a 244 square foot addition to an existing single family dwelling at a 4-foot six-inch side yard setback in lieu of the minimum required 5-foot side yard setback pursuant to Section 241.22 of the Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. LOCATION: 21642 Bahama Lane (south of Hamilton, east of Magnolia) DATE OF ACTION: April 24, 2007 Dear Mr. Werner: On April 24, 2007, the Planning Department of the City of Huntington Beach took action on your request for a Waiver of Development Standards and approved your request with findings. Attached to this letter are the findings and conditions of approval for your application. Please be advised that the Department of Planning reviews the conceptual plan as a basic request for entitlement of the use applied for and there may be additional requirements prior to issuance of building permits. It is recommended that you immediately pursue completion of the conditions of approval and address all requirements of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance in order to expedite the processing/completion of your project. The conceptual plan should not be construed as a precise plan, reflecting conformance to all Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance requirements. Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the action taken by the Department of Planning is final unless an appeal is filed to the Planning Commission by you or by an interested party. A person desiring to appeal the decision shall file a written notice of appeal to the Secretary of the Planning Commission within ten calendar days of the date of the Planning Department's action. The notice of appeal shall include the name and address of the appellant, the decision being appealed, and the grounds for the AP No. 07-06 April 25, 2007 Page 2 of 4 appeal. A filing fee of $494 shall also accompany the notice of appeal. Said appeal must be in writing and must set forth in detail the action and grounds by which the applicant or interested party deems himself aggrieved. The last day for filing an appeal and paying the filing fee for the above noted application is Friday, May 4, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 374-5357 or the Planning Department Planning and Zoning Information Counter at (714) 536-5271. Sincerely, Jill Ann Arabe, Planning Aide Attachments: Findings and Conditions of Approval - AP No. 07-06 c: Honorable Mayor and City Council Chair and Planning Commission Paul Emery, Deputy City Administrator Scott Hess, Director of Planning Herb Fauland, Acting Planning Manager Eric Engberg, Division ChieflFire Marshall Terri Elliot, Principal Civil Engineer Gerald Caraig, Permit-Plan Check Manager Project File AP No. 07-06 April 25, 2007 Page 3 of 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-06 FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA: The Department of Planning finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines because the project consists of a minor alteration in land use limitations in an area with less than 20% slope, which will not result in any changes in land use or density. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed 244 square foot addition at a 4-foot six-inch side yard setback does not exceed a ten percent deviation from the minimum required 5-foot side yard setback applicable in the RL (Residential Low Density) zoning district, pursuant to Section 210.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 2. The waiver of development standards improves project design by minimizing the mass and bulk of the structure along the side yard. The addition will provide variation in the building footprint providing architectural interest. The addition will not extend beyond the roof eaves. Furthermore, the project includes glass block windows, skylights, a vaulted ceiling, compatible hipped roof, pitch, and materials to match the existing dwelling. 3. The proposed addition would not otherwise require any discretionary permits, and will not in any way degrade the environment or result in any changes to land use. With the exception of the six-inch reduction to the side yard setback, the proposed addition conforms to all applicable development standards, including maximum height, lot coverage, and minimum rear yard setback. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-06 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 16, 2007, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval. 3. The conditions of approval and code requirements identified herein, shall be printed verbatim on one of the first three pages of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of AP No. 07-06 April 25, 2007 Page 4 of 4 building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing) and shall be referenced in the sheet index. The minimum font size utilized for printed text shall be 12 point. 4. The owner of the property which is the subject of this project and the project applicant if different from the property owner, and each of their heirs, successors and assigns, shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceedings, liability cost, including attorney's fees and costs against the City or its agents, officers or employees, to attack, set aside, void or annul any approval of the City, including but not limited to any approval granted by the City Council, Planning Commission, or Design Review Board concerning this project. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and should cooperate fully in the defense thereof. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Administrative Permit No. 07-06 shall not become effective until the ten-calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Administrative Permit No. 07-06 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Planning a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Department of Planning reserves the right to revoke Administrative Permit No. 07-06, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. The use shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Department and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances and standards, except as noted herein.