HomeMy WebLinkAboutInitial Plan; Zoning Review IPZR2012001 - Notice of action Letter with Findings & Conditions of Approval1 . •
Plannin Division
714.536.5271
February 22, 2012
Application:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Request:
Project Location
Dear Mr. Santillan:
Cit of Huntin ton Beach
2000 MAIN STREET
Initial Plan Zoning & Review No. 2012-001
,(Evangelical Free Church Addition)
Buildin Division
714.536.5241
Michael Santillan, 19891 Beach Boulevard #239, Huntington Beach CA
92648
Evangelical Free Church, 19891 Beach Boulevard #205, Huntington
Beach CA 92648
To review conceptual plans for the addition of classrooms, administrative
offices, and a multi-purpose building to an existing church facility.
1912 Florida Street, 92648 (east side of Florida Street, south of Utica
Avenue)
We appreciate the opportunity to review your conceptual plans submitted on January 24, 2012
for the proposed addition to the church facility. The following comments provided in this letter
reflect Planning review only and should be considered preliminary, subject to change upon
receipt of any new information and/or submittal of an entitlement application.
Zonin /General Plan:
1. The project is located within RM (Residential Medium Density) zoning district which
allows for religious assembly uses. The project shall comply with the development
standards within Chapter 210 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance (HBZSO). The HBZSO may be found online
htt ://www.huntin tonbeachca. ov/ overnment/elected officials/cit clerk/zonin code/
index.cfm .
CALIFORNIA 92648
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
www.huntin tonbeachca. ov
2. The General Plan designation for the subject property is RM-15 (Residential Medium
Density - 15 dwelling units/acre).
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February 22, 2012
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Re uired Entitlements:
Based upon the proposed project, the following submittals are applicable:
1. An Entitlement Plan Amendment (EPA) application and a hearing before the City of
Huntington Beach Planning Commission; the current application fee is $3,910. The
application shall include the request to amend EPA No. 01-005, CUP No. 97-106, and
CUP No. 87-037 to permit the addition of classrooms, administrative offices, and a multi-
purpose building to an existing church facility.
2. The appropriate environmental review process will be determined after the submittal of
the project.
Code Re uirements
Based on the preliminary review of conceptual plans for conformance with the development
standards in the RM zoning district, the following issues have been identified. Please note that
changes to your plans and receipt of new information will be reviewed for zoning compliance
during entitlement processing and/or plan check. The code requirements applicable to your
proposed project include:
1. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 210.06, the minimum front setback is 15 ft. The plans show
the front setback is at 10 ft. The existing church building is considered a non-conforming
structure as it relates to the front setback. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 236.06(E), the
area of enlargement to a nonconforming structure in any five year period shall not
exceed 50% of the area of the structure as it exists on the effective date of this
ordinance. The existing building is approximately 11,729 sq. ft. and the proposed
addition is approximately 8,967 sq. ft. (76% of the existing structure). Therefore, the
addition to the structure exceeds the maximum allowable addition of 50%.
2. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 210.06(D), the minimum spacing between buildings shall be
10 ft. The plans do not show the building separation. The plans shall be amended to
identify the minimum building separation.
3. Pursuant to HBZSO 230.76(A), all exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened
from view on all sides. Equipment to be screened includes heating, air conditioning,
refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork, and transformers. The plans show
mechanical equipment along the north property lines. The plans shall be provide the
proper screening for mechanical equipments.
4. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 231.04(B), off-street parking spaces shall be provided in
accord with the parking requirement (Schedule A). According to the schedule, the
required parking will be calculated with the following rates:
religious assembly use 1/35 ft. of public assembly area
school use
- preschools 1/staff member and 1/classroom
- elementaryfjunior high 1.5/classroom
- high school/college 7/classroom
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February 22, 2012
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Based on the parking rates above and the proposed schedule of activities, the maximum
required number of parking spaces for the site is 112 spaces. The proposed provision of
155 parking spaces (onsite and off-site) complies with the parking requirement.
However, the parking requirement may change based on the proposed schedule of
activities.
5. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 232.08(B), non-residential development shall have one 36-
inch box tree for each 45 lineal feet of street frontage planted within the first 15 feet of
the setback area adjacent to a street. The plans do not show the number of trees within
the first 15 feet of the setback area adjacent to a street. Based on the site frontage of
approximately 285 feet, seven 36-inch box trees within the first 15 feet of the front
setback area will be required. Please provide the proper location, number of trees, and
tree sizes as specified above.
Desi n Guidelines
The Huntington Beach Urban Design Guidelines do not include guidelines specific to religious
assembly uses in the RM zoning district. The following guidelines for non-residential projects
have been identified to ensure quality project design and compatibility with the surrounding
uses. These guidelines include:
1. Establish attractive, inviting, imaginative and functional site arrangement of buildings and
parking areas and high quality architectural and landscape design which provides for
proper access, visibility an identity. Chapter 4.B.
2. The designer is expected to employ variations in form, building details and siting in order
to create visual interest. In all cases, the selected architectural style should be
employed on all building elevations. Chapter 4.D.1.d.
3. Buildings should be divided in distinct massing elements. Building facades should be
articulated with architectural elements and details. Vertical and horizontal offsets should
be provided to minimize building bulk. Chapter 4.D.2.a.
4. Vertical architectural elements such as towers should be used as focal points. Chapter
4. D.2. h.
5. Developments should incorporate plazas and courtyards into their design. Courtyards
should be buffered from the street, parking areas and drive aisles. Chapter 4.C.7.a. and
e.
6. Vertical building focal elements are encouraged. Towers, spires or domes become
landmarks and serve as focal/orientation points for the community. Chapter 5.D.15.
Other Relevant Information
The following is provided for your information:
There are several reciprocal parking agreements that affect the use and parking
requirements of the properties located at 19891 Beach Boulevard and 1912 Florida
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February 22, 2012
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Street. As part of the proposed addition to the church facility, information needs to be
submitted to address these reciprocal parking agreements in terms of applicability and
impact on future development.
Thank you for submitting your Initial Plan Zoning & Review application. Please call me at (714)
374-1744 or via email at to u en surfcit -hb.or if you have any questions regarding the
information in this letter or would like more information on the entitlement application process or
submittal requirements.
Sincerely,
Tess aqzl'-'
TESS NGUYEN
Associate Planner
Copy: Herb Fauland, Planning Manager
Evangelical Free Church, Property owner
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