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City of Huntington Beach
2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
Phone
Fax
536-5271
374-1540
NOTICE OF ACTION
May 29, 2007
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT:
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-008 (CHEN RESIDENCE)
Gary Maxwell, 8941 Atlanta Avenue, Unit 365, Huntington Beach,
CA 92646
PROPERTY OWNER: Randy Chen, 20522 Toberymory Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
DATE OF
ACTION:
Dear Mr. Maxwell:
To permit a 9'-0" rear yard setback in lieu of 10'-0" required for an
approximately 306 square foot first and second floor addition to an
existing single-family residence.
20522 Tobermory Circle (east side of Tobermory Circle, between
Indianapolis Avenue and Colbreggan Drive)
May 29, 2007
On May 29, 2007 the Planning Department of the City of Huntington Beach took action on your
request and APPROVED your request with findings and conditions. 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 re-
quest 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 Sub-
division Ordinance in order to expedite the processing/completion of your project. The concep-
tual plan should not be construed as a precise plan, reflecting conformance to all Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance requirements.
Administrative Permit No. 0.08
May 29, 2007
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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 Commis-
sion by you or by an interested party. A person desiring to appeal the decision shall file a writ-
ten 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 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, June 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Gonzales, Assistant Planner at (714) 374-
1547 a onzales surfcit -hb.or ) or the Planning Department Planning and Zoning Information
Counter at (714) 536-5271.
Sincerely,
Scott Hess,
Director of Planning
by:
Andrew Gonzales
Assistant Planner
Attachments: Findings and Conditions of Approval - Administrative Permit No. 07-008
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
Jacques Pelletier, Division Chief/Fire Marshall
Terri Elliott, Principal Civil Engineer
Gerald Caraig, Permit-Plan Check Manager
Randy Chen, Property Owner
Project File
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Administrative Permit No. 07-008
May 29, 2007
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ATTACHMENT NO. I
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-008:
1. The proposed rear year setback of 9'-0" does not exceed a 10% deviation from the minimum
rear yard setback of 10'-0" applicable in the RL (Residential Low Density) base zoning dis-
trict, pursuant to Section 210.06 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordi-
nance.
2. The proposed residential addition enhances the overall project design by incorporating a
variation to building form with enhanced roof articulation that breaks up the overall building
mass and creates visual interest to the residence without having to cutoff a portion of the
rear elevation. The above-mentioned details will enhance the project with no detrimental
impacts to surrounding properties by complying with required front and side yard setbacks,
height limits, and maximum lot coverage.
3. Due to the irregular lot configuration and location of the existing dwelling on the subject site,
in addition to the existing dwelling's architectural style (i.e., roof configuration), the number of
options to provide additional floor area is primarily limited to the rear portion of the home. A
small corner of the first floor kitchen and second floor master bedroom addition contribute to
the dwelling's 1'-0" rear yard encroachment, but are not anticipated to create detrimental im-
pacts to surrounding properties by complying with required front and side yard setbacks,
height limits, and maximum lot coverage.
4. The proposed dwelling 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 proposed 9'-0" rear yard setback, the proposed addition conforms to all applicable de-
velopment standards, including maximum height, minimum front and side yard setbacks,
and maximum lot coverage.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 07-008
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated May 22, 2007, shall be the con-
ceptually approved layout.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS
1. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accu-
racy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval.
2. Administrative Permit No. 07-008 shall not become effective until the ten-calendar day ap-
peal period has elapsed.
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• •Administrative Permit No. 07-008
May 29, 2007
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3. Administrative Permit No. 07-008 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 Direc-
tor pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 30 days
prior to the expiration date.
4. The Planning Department reserves the right to revoke Administrative Permit No. 07-008,
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.
5. The development 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.
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