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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2003002 - Notice of Action Letter w Findings & Conditions of Approval (5)1 f City of Huntington Beach 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING Phone 536-5271 Fax 374-1540 374-1648 May 29, 2003 NOTICE OF ACTION SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-02 LADOUCEUR RETAINING WALL) APPLICANT: Jeff LaDouceur, 8302 Snowbird Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 REQUEST: To permit the construction of a 30-foot long 39.5-inch high retaining wall along the front property line in lieu of the maximum permitted height of 36 inches LOCATION: 8302 Snowbird DATE OF ACTION: May 29, 2003 The Planning Department reviewed and approved your request on May 29, 2003 for a Waiver of Development Standards in accordance with Section 241.22 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO). Attached to this letter are the findings and conditions of ap- proval for your application. You must submit this notice of action letter to the Planning and Building & Safety Departments upon request for a Building Permit. Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the action taken by the Planning Department becomes final at the expiration of the ten-day appeal period. 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 ac- tion. The notice of appeal shall include the name and address of the appellant, the decision being appealed, and the grounds for the appeal. A filing fee shall also accompany the notice of appeal. The appeal fee is $409 for a single-family dwelling property owner appealing the decision on his/her own property. The appeal fee is $1,063 for all other appeals. I • • Waiver of Development Standards. 6/2/2003 Page 2 of 4 In our case the last da for filin an a eal and a in the filin fee is June 9 2003. If there any further questions, please contact me at (714) 536-5271. Sincerely, Ricky Ramos Associate Planner Attachment: Findings and Conditions of Approval cc: Jeff LaDouceur, Property Owner City Council Planning Commission Herb Fauland, Principal Planner File G:\PermitStreamlining\WaiverofDevSt andards\NOA\A.A No. 03-02 8302 Snowbird.doc Waiver of Development Standardss.. • 6/2/2003 Page 3 of 4 FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CE A: The Planning Department finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the envi- ronment 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 al- teration in land use limitations which will not result in any changes in land use or density. FINDINGS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-02: 1. The proposed 39.5 inch high retaining wall in lieu of a maximum permitted height of 36 inches does not exceed 10 percent deviation from Section 230.88 (7)(d)(1) of the HBZSO. 2. The proposed retaining wall improves the design of the project by providing a more useable front yard consistent with other properties in the vicinity that have a similar slope condition. The proposed retaining wall will have a stucco finish and color to match the existing single family dwelling for a cohesive appearance. 3. This proposal would not otherwise require any discretionary permits and will not in any way degrade the environment or result in any changes to classification of the land use because it involves a minor increase in the maximum permitted height for a retaining wall in the front yard. The existing residential use of the property will remain. The retaining wall will com- ply with the visibility requirements for any abutting driveway. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-02: 1. The site plan received and dated May 9, 2003 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Prior to submittal for building permits zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be at- tached to the drawing sets used for issuance of building permits. 3. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the plans are proposed as a re- sult of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Planning Direc- tor has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of this action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement may be required pursuant to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. . INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE RE UIREMENTS: 1. Administrative Approval No. 03-02 shall not become effective until the ten-calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Administrative Approval No. 03-02 shall become null and void unless exercised within six months of the date of final approval which is November 29, 2003 or such extension of time G:\PermitStreamlining\WaiverofDevStandards\NOA\AA No. 03-02 8302 Snowbird.doc • • Waiver of Development Standards. 6/2/2003 Page 4 of 4 as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Planning Department reserves the right to revoke Administrative Approval No. 03-02 pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Hunt- ington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Build- ing Department, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 5. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. G:\PermitStreamlining\WaiverofDevStandards\NOA\AA No. 03-02 8302 Snowbird.doc