HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2015011 - Notice of action Letter w Findings Conditions of ApprovalCit ofHuntin ton Beach
2000 MAINSTREET CALIFORNIA92,648
DEPARTMENTOFPLANNINGANDBUILDING
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Plannin Division
714.536.5271
Buildin Division
714.536.5241
July 7, 2015
NOTICE OF ACTION
SUBJECT:ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 15-011 (SMITHIALAKOR.
HOLDING NEW SFR)
APPLICANT:Mark Wheeler, Wheeler Design, 325 Roycroft Avenue, 'Long
Beach CA 90814
PROPERTY OWNER:Kevin Smith/Alakor Holding Co., 3248 East Willow Street, Signal
Hill, CA 90755
REQUEST:To "approve in concept" the following: AP; To construct one new
three-story singie family residence (4,331 sq. ft. at 35 ft. in height).
LOCATION:16581 S. Pacific Avenue, (between 20th and 21st Streets, Suns,-t
Beach)
DATE OF ACTION:July 7, 2015
On July 7, 2015, the Planning and Building Department of the City of Huntington Beach took
action on your request and APPROVED your request with conditions. Attached to this letter are
the findings and conditions of approval for your application.
Please be advised that the Department of Planning and Building 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 and Building 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 and Building 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. The
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last day for filing an appeal and paying the filing fee for the above noted application is Friday,
July 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, pleasecontact John P. Ramirez, Contract Planner at (714)374-1684
or via email at 'ohn.ramirez suricit -hb.or or the Planning Division Planning and Zoning
InformationCounter at (714)536-5271.
Sincerely,
Scott Hess,
Directorof Planning and Building
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Contract Planner
Attachment:Findings an ••onsof Approval—Administrative Permit No. 15-011
c:Honorable Mayorand City Council
Chair and Planning Commission
Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
Scott Hess, Directorof Planningand Building
Jane James, PlanningManager
Bill Reardon, DivisionChief/FireMarshal
Debbie DeBow, PrincipalCivil Engineer
Mark Carnahan, BuildingManager
California Coastal Commission
Sunset Beach LCP ReviewBoard
Magdy Bassaly, PropertyOwner
Project File
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FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
The Director of Planning and Building 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 15303 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of
the construction of one single family residence located within an urbanized residential zone
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL —ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 15-011:
Administrative Permit No. 15-011 to "approve in concept" the construction of one new three-
story single family residence (4,331 sq. ft. at 35 ft. in height)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL —ADMINSTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 15-011:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 10, 2015 shall be the
conceptually approved design with the following modifications:
a. The 18 ft. by 18 ft. parking area in the garage at 16581 S. Pacific Avenue shall be
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All improvements must be completed in accordance with approved plans.
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All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or
unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off-site facility equipped to handle
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5. Any conditions of approval, imposed by the Coastal Commission, that are more restrictive
than those set forth in this approval shall be adhered to.
6. Administrative Permit No. 15-011 shall become null and void unless exercised within two
years of the date of final Coastal Commission approval or such extens
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granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning & Building
Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date.
7. 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.
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The Development Services Departments and divisions (Building & Safety, Fire, Planning
and Public Works) shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable code
requirements and conditions of approval. The Director of Planning and Building may
approve minor amendmentsto plans and/or conditions of approval as appropriate based on
changed circumstances, new information or other relevant factors. Any proposed
plan/project revisions shall be called out on the plan sets submitted for building permits.
Permits shall not be issued until the Development Services Departments have reviewed
and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the, intent of the Director's
action.
Incorporating sustainable or "green" building practices into the design of the proposed
structures and associated site improvements is highly encouraged. Sustainable building
practices may include (but are not limited to) those recommended by the U.S. Green
Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program
certification (htt ://www.us bc.or /Dis la Pa e.as x?Cate o ID=19) or Build It Green's
Green Building Guidelines and Rating Systems (htt ://www.buildit reen.or / reen-buildin -
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INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS
Administrative Permit No. 15-011 shall not become effective until the ten-calendar day
appeal period has elapsed and Coastal Commission has given final approval.(HBZSO
Section 241.14 and California CoastalAct)
The Planning and Building Department reserves the right to revoke Administrative Permit
No. 15-011, pursuantto a public hearingfor revocation, if any violation of these conditions or
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs.
(HBZSO Section 249.06)
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.(City Charter, Article V)
The development shall comply with the requirements of the Coastal Floodplain Development
Study Orange County Coastline (dated January 1985) and the HBZSO Floodplain Overlay
District.(Sunset BeachSpecific Plan Sections 2.4 and 3.3.8)