HomeMy WebLinkAboutInitial Plan; Zoning Review IPZR2013008 - Notice of action Letter w Findings & Conditions of Approval01 0 0
Cit of Huntin ton Beach
2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
www.huntin tonbeachca. ov
Plannin Division
714.536.5271
January 21, 2014
Application:
Applicant:
Property Owner:
Request:
Project Location:
Dear Mr. Roess:
Buildin Division
714.536.5241
INITIAL PLAN ZONING & REVIEW NO. 13-008
(18255 Beach Boulevard - Huntington Beach Ford)
Matt Roess, Flex Designs, 610 S. Main Street, Suite 536, Los Angeles
CA 90014
Oscar Bakhtiari, 18255 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
To review a 2,735 sq. ft. addition, exterior fagade and interior remodel, a
new canopy at service drive, and a new canopy at Taylor Drive.
18255 Beach Boulevard, 92648 (southwest corner of Beach Boulevard
and Taylor Drive)
We appreciate the opportunity to review your conceptual plans submitted on December 20,
2013 for the proposed addition and remodel. 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 any precise plans.
Zonin /General Plan
1. The General Plan designation for the subject property is M-sp-d (Mixed Use - Specific
Plan Overlay - Design Overlay).
2. The project is zoned as Specific Plan 14, Beach & Edinger Corridors Specific Plan
(BECSP) and is located within the Neighborhood Parkway Segment. Under the
provisions of the BECSP, architectural and signage regulations are applicable to exterior
improvements or renovations (not additions or replacement) to existing buildings. For
exterior improvements or renovations only, no other BECSP requirements shall be
required. The BECSP & Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO)
can be found online at htt ://www.huntin tonbeachca. ov/.
Re uired Submittal
Based upon the proposed project, a building permit application is required and no other land
use entitlement is necessary. All applicable permits for the project shall be obtained through a
proper submittal to the Planning and Building Department. The precise elevation plans will be
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reviewed as part of a building permit submittal for the fagade remodel and the tenant
improvement plans may require a separate permit and submittal.
Code Re uirements
Based on the preliminary review of conceptual plans for conformance with the development
standards in the Neighborhood Parkway Segment of the Beach and Edinger Corridor Specific
Plan (BECSP) and the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO), 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 plan check. The code
requirements applicable to your proposed project are included below:
1. Pursuant to BECSP Section 2.8 (Architecture Regulations), architecture regulations ensure
the new and renovated buildings embody architectural characteristics that maintain the
desired human scale, rhythm, and character appropriate for the Beach/Edinger Corridors.
Fagade Height Articulation requirements include the items below. The application of
architectural elements and architectural style such as those outlined in Section 2.8.2
(Architectural Elements Regulations) and 2.8.3 (Architectural Character Guidelines) are
strongly recommended to create well-integrated and attractive architecture.
a. Street Fagade Height Articulation-Base-Section 2.8.1(3), a horizontal articulation of
street facades shall be applied within the first floor to form a horizontal "base" of the
fagade at the pedestrian scale.
b. Street Fagade Height Articulation-Top-Section 2.8.1(3), a substantial horizontal
articulation of street facades shall be applied to the top of the fagade to result in a
termination of the fagade that provides an attractive fagade skyline and a completion of
the upper fagade composition.
2. Pursuant to BECSP Section 2.9 (Signage Regulations), all signs in the Plan area shall
adhere to the regulations in this section.
3. Pursuant to HBZSO Section 231.14 (Parking Space Dimensions), required parking spaces
shall the minimum dimensions of 9 ft. wide and 19 ft. long and an aisle width of 26 ft. for 90°
parking area.
Note: The development shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code,
Building & Safety Department and Fire Department, as well as all applicable local, State and
Federal Codes, Ordinances and standards, except as noted herein. (City Charter, Article V)
Other Relevant Information
The following are provided for your information:
1. Existing and proposed elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Division to provide
information (including the building materials and color) regarding the changes in the
fagade and the provision of a building top and base.
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2. A circulation plan for customers shall be submitted to the Planning Division to show the
circulation patterns on the site.
Desi n Recommendation
1. The "top and base" architectural design elements should be applied to all sides of the
building.
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 Nguyen
Associate Planner
c: Jane James, Planning Manager
Oscar Bakhtiari, Property Owner
Project File