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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInitial Plan; Zoning Review IPZR2013004 - Supporting DocumentsSTATEOFCALIFORNIA- NATURALRESOURCESAGENCY EDMUNDG B R O W N J R Governor CALIFORNIACOASTALCOMMISSION SouthCoastAreaOffice 200Oceangate,Suite1000 LongBeach,CA90802-4302 (562)590-5071 October3,2014 MichaelAdams P 0 B o x 3 8 2 HuntingtonBeach,CA92648 Dear S i r s This i s t o i n f o r m y o u t h a t t h e C o m m i s s i o n ' s T e n ( 1 0 ) w o r k i n g d a y a p p e a l p e r i o d o n t h e City o f H u n t i n g t o n B e a c h C o a s t a l D e v e l o p m e n t P e r m i t N o 14-001 ( 5 -HNB-14-0305) expiredonApril8, 2 0 1 4 . The C o a s t a l C o m m i s s i o n r e c e i v e d n o a p p e a l s o f t h i s p e r m i t TheCity'spermitisthereforefinal gf- 1 , 6 Sincerely/ ,,I CharlesPosner CoastalProgramAnalyst Cc C i t y o f H u n t i n g t o n B e a c h Cit ofHuntintonBeach 2000 MAINSTREET CALIFORNIA92648 DEPARTMENTOFPLANNINGANDBUILDING www.huntintonbeachca.ov PlanninDivision BuildinDivision 714.536.5271 714.536.5241 November5,2013 Application: Applicant: PropertyOwner: Request: ProjectLocation: DearMr.Adams: InitialPlanZoningReviewNo.13-004 (PCHLive/Work) MichaelAdams, PO Box 382, HuntingtonBeach,CA 92648 lsam Hanna,PO Box 17304,Anaheim,CA 92817 To reviewconceptual plansfor an approximately4,609 sq.ft. three- story live/workdevelopmentconsistingof one residentialunitwith 3 bedroomsand 400 sq. ft. of commercialspace on the groundfloor. The projectincludestwo tandem parkingspaces accessedfrom the alley (4 parkingspaces). 716 Pacific Coast Highway, 92648 (north side of PCH, east of 8th Street) We appreciate the opportunity to review your conceptual plans received and dated September 6, 2013, for the proposed live/workdevelopment. The comments provided in this letter reflect PlanningDivision review only and should be considered preliminary, subject to change upon receipt of any new information and/or submittal of an entitlement application. Zonin /GeneralPlan The project site is located within the SP5-CZ (DowntownSpecific Plan —District 1 — Coastal Zone). The General Plan designation for the subject property is MV-F8-d-sp (Mixed Use Vertical —1.5 (MU)-0.35 (0)/25 du/ac —Design Overlay —Specific Plan Overlay). IPZRNo.13-004(Live/Work) October29,2013 Page2of4 Prelimina Comments In evaluating the plans in accord with Section 3.3.1.4 of the Downtown Specific Plan (SP5)for a Live/Workunit, hereare commentsrelativeto the proposal: The plans show an approximate total building area of 4,609 sq. ft. plus a rooftop habitable room. The live/work unit is permitted to be a maximum of 3,000 sq. ft. (SP5-3.3.1.4) The plans needto depict a 2.5 ft. alley dedication alongthe entire rear property line abuttingthe alley. The existingalleywidth is 17.5ft. The minimumwidth of the alley shall be 20 ft., with no more than 1/2of the total alley dedication from one side, as measuredfrom the centerlineof the public right-of-way.(SP5-3.2.6) The rooftop mechanicalroom includeshabitableareawhich is considereda 4thstory and is measuredas part of the total height of the building. A maximumof 35 ft. and 3 stories shall notbe exceededfor buildingheight.(SP5-3.3.1.8) The plans shall depict upperstorysetbacksfor the residentialuses. A 10ft. average setback is required from the ground floor fagade for portions of the front fagade above the 2nd floor.(SP5-3.3.1.9) A minimum 3 ft. rear yard setback for all building floors is required from the post alley dedication propertyline.(SP5-3.3.1.13) Public open spacerequirementsare not identifiedonthe plans. A minimumof 5% of the gross site areashall be providedas publicopenspace.(SP5-3.3.1.15) The total commercialbuildingfloor area of the live/workunit is unclear. Based on the plans, it appears that the total commercial area of the live/work unit is approximately 500 sq. ft. A minimum of one enclosed parking space accessibleto customers (non-tandem)is requiredfor the commercialbuildingarea. In addition, a minimum of three parking spaces are required for the residential unit. Since only one parking space can be in tandem, the number of bedrooms would have to be reduced.(SP5-3.3.26) Desi nRecommendations In addition to the abovecode requirements,the followingdesign guidelinesfound in the Downtown Specific Plan —Guidelines and Strategies No. 5 —Book 2 are typically relevantfor this type of project: The ground floor fronting Pacific Coast Highway should incorporate a public/courtyard plaza, with enhanced landscaping,site furniture such as benches and tables, bicycleracks, and publicart. The groundfloor buildingfaçade should be designed to relateto the publicplaza such as providinga recessedarea with shade elements, providing building pop-outs, and integrating site lighting.(Design Guidelines4.2.1.1and4.2.1.6) G:Edwards\Miscellaneous\IPZR\IPZR 13-004(716PCH).clocx IPZR No. 13-004 (Live/Work) October29, 2013 Page 3 of 4 The building materialsused alongthe groundfloor façadeshouldbe heavierto form the building base with at least 20% of construction/buildingmaterials that are non- toxic, recycled-content materials. Accent materials such as tile, brick, stone, and wood may providevisual interestto highlightbuildingfeatures.(DesignGuidelines 4.2.3.14) Dark color(s) or treatmentson the groundfloor elevationsand lightercolor(s) on the second and upper levels to distinguish the commercial and residential uses. Elaborate detailing and harmoniousmaterials may improve entrances, open space areas, and balconies.(DesignGuidelines4.5.1) Vertical massing and repeated elements at each level should be broken by horizontal and vertical articulation including changing color and texture along the wall surfaces, adding trims and projections,and varying the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/ordirection.(DesignGuidelines4.2.3.1) Consistentwith the code requirementfor an average 10ft. setbackfor upperstories, the building massingshould be made less imposing by gradually stepping the third and fourth elevation levels from the street level elevation.(Design Guidelines 4.2.3.1) Resident and commercialvisitors may experience conflictwhen parking. It may be beneficialto separateresident/commercialparkingareas. Re uiredPermits/Entitlements The following entitlements are required to be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator: Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application and applicable submittal requirements includingan associatedfiling fee becausethe projectis locatedwithin the CoastalZone pursuantto HBZSOChapter245. Administrative Permit (AP) application and applicable submittal requirements including an associated filing fee is required for a live/work project provided the development conformsto the DowntownSpecificPlanstandards. Design Review Permit (DR) application and applicable submittal requirementswith an associated filing is required becausethe project is locatedwithin the Downtown Specific Plan, wheredesign review is requiredfor all new construction. The Design Review Board (DRB)will review the design, colors, and materialsfor the proposed development andmakea recommendationto the ZoningAdministrator. In order to assist staff in providing a complete plan check with your submittal, the following informationshouldbe includedwith the projectsubmittalapplication: 1) A complete zoning conforming matrix shall depict required and proposed developmentstandardsof the DowntownSpecific Plan(SP-5) includinglive/work • G:\Edwards\MiscelIaneous\IPZR\IPZR13-004(716 PCH).docx IPZRNo.13-004(LiveANork) October29,2013 Page4 of4 requirements,grossand net lot area, setbacks,buildingheight,privateand public open space, landscaping,parking,etc. 2) Complete sets of fully dimensionedfloor plansand elevationsin all directions of the site (north, south, east, and west) shall be includedin the plans. The north elevation is missinginthe submittal. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 536-5561 or via email ethan.edwards surfci -hb.or . Thank you for submittingyour Initial PlanZoning Reviewapplication. Sincerely, Ethan Edwards Associate Planner CC: JaneJames,PlanningManager PropertyOwner ProjectFile G:\Edwards\Miscellaneous\IPZR\IPZR13-004(716 PCH).clocx 3- LANDUSES& DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS Summar of Develo mentStandardsDistrict1 Allowable Uses MinimumParcelSize MaximumSiteCoverage MaximumDensity inimum BuildingHeight Maximum BuildingHeight If 5 4-1-W,Ovt-PA6(44. 'Upper StorySetbac rd-4ths ory ront YardSetback 5 nterior SideYardSetback 014- xterior SideYardSetback orner Setback RearYardSetback ublicViews PublicOpenSpace DtcV Storefront t46s,IP" ublicArt aseos LoadingandServiceAreas Refuseand RecyclingEnclosures MainStreet LibrarySubdistrictiA All District1 SeeFigure3-24 25'street frontage & 2,500sf net area Nonerequired sitearea<3(25-foot wide) lots:30du/ac; sitearea 3(25-foot wide) lots: 5odu/ac 25' <8,000sf net site area:35'& 3stories 8,000sf net sitearea: 45' & 4 stories 10'average o'- Max.5' o'• Equalto front setback 25' 3' Referto Section 3%to 5% Referto Section Referto Section Min1/250'street frontage Referto Section Referto Section Referto Section Figure3-24 3Jmn3Fyy S:enctams LakeAve.Section SeeFigure3-24 plusResidential/ Officeonground floor 25'street frontage & 2,500sf net area Nonerequired 3.3.1.6 30du/ac 25'3.3.1.8 35'& 3stories 3.3.1.8 Nonerequired 3.3.1.9 Min10'3.3.1.10 3'3.3.1.11 5'3.3.1.11 Nonerequired 3.3.1.12 3'3.3.1.13 Required 3.3.1.14 Nonerequired 3.3.1.15 Nonerequired 3.3.1.16 Nonere uired 3.3.1.17 Nonere uired 3.3.1.18 Nonerequired 3.3.1.19 Nonere uired 3.3.1.20 Nonerequired 3.3.1.22 tr>014rar (y) PP4u4eit,: 1-titimpc = I 6(01441Ile?vimrr: ISPAce.ft& u4ir 3 ?ilok.A0d)6-43176.1--)42KAA61.4,41.:52tot,cAst..A311/7 HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN NO.5 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN October 6,2011 3-45 3-LANDUSES& DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS Permitted UsesDistrict 1 Admin CUP CUP TUP Use Permitted Permit from ZA from PCfrom ZA Retailsales,outdoor " Servicestations13 Theaters Travelservices ' Must includeretail sales 2With no drivethrough windows andnot to exceed5,000squarefeet 3 Pursuantto Section230.94of the HBZSO 4 Not permitted onstreet level,street frontage for propertiesfronting MainStreetand/or PacificCoast Highway. 5 Pursuantto Section3.2.24Outdoor Dining 'Pursuant to Section230.12of the HBZSO rovidedthat: Thelive/work unit ispermitted to beamaximumof 3 000 s uarefeet. 4604 No4'0S6) Thenon-residentialareaispermitted to beamaximum50%of the areaof eachlive/work unit. Thenon-residentialareafunction shallbelimited to the first or mainfloor onlyof the live-work unit. A maximumof 5non-residentialworker or employeesareallowedto occupythe non-residential areaat anyonetime. Dwellingunitsthat includeanofficethat islessthan ten percentof the areaof the dwelling unit shallnot beclassifiedasalive/work unit. Pursuantto Section3.3.1.3.PermittedUses,itemsi), and2) 9 Not to exceed5,0oosquarefeet 1°Thatcomplywith the standardsprovided in Section3.3.4.District4 -EstablishedResidentialandthe standardscontainedinthe ResidentialInfill Lot DevelopmentsOrdinancein Section230.22 of the HBZSO Exemptingretail marketswith no morethan 10percentof the floor areadevoted to sales,display, andstorageof alcoholicbeverages(includingflorist shopsoffering the saleof abottle of analcoholic beveragetogether with afloral arrangement),providedthe saleof alcoholicbeveragesisnot in conjunctionwith the saleof gasolineor other motor vehiclefuel. 12 Pursuantto Section3.2.25.Outdoor DisplayAreasandSales 13With minimum14,000squarefeet of net lot area,subjectto the developmentstandardsoutlined in Section230.32of the HBZSOandlocatedonlyon PacificCoastHighwaybetween 7th Streetandgth Street Note: Projectswithioo' frontage or greater shallrequireaCUPfrom PC. Projectswith lessthan 100'frontage andadditionsshallrequireaCUPfrom ZA. Figure3-23 Pet yttecl Fts i2 a' "; HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 5 3-44 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN October 6,2011 3- LANDUSES& DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS Permitted UsesDistrict 1 cDP A8L6'4-"A-4 Admin CUP CUP TUP Permitte Permi from ZA from PCfrom ZA Use Accessorydwelling units Artists' studios'V Banksandsavingsandloansbranchoffices2 V Cartsandkiosks3 V Commercialparking4 Culturalinstitutions Eatinganddrinking establishments5 V Eatinganddrinking establishments,with lessthan 12seats Eatinganddrinkingestablishments,with alcohol (hours of operation upto 11pm M-THand12am Fri-Sun.) Eatinganddrinking establishments,with alcohol (hours of operation pastii pm M-THandlor 12am Fri-Sun.) Eatinganddrinking establishments,with dancing Eatinganddrinking establishments,with live entertainment Foodandbeveragesales,without alcoholic beveragesales Healthandsportsclubs Homeoccupations Hotels,motels,andbedandbreakfasts Live/workuni s7 Offices,businessandprofessional Personalenrichmentservices9 V Personalservices V Publicfacilities Realestatebusinesses Religiousassembly Multi-familyhousing,apartments,condominiums,V andstock-cooperatives(up to 4 units) Multi-familyhousing,apartments,condominiums, andstock-cooperatives(more than4 units) Single-familydetacheddwellings10 V Retailmarketswith alcoholsales"V Retailsales Figure3-23 Pe,rel4 HUNTINGTON BEACH DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN NO,5 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN October 6,2011 V V V V V V 3-43 V 615 716PacificCoast Highway MapproducedbyinformationcontainedintheCityof HuntingtonBeachInformationServicesDepartment GeographicInformationSystem.Informationwarrantedfor Cityuseonly.HuntingtonBeachdoesnotguaranteeits completenessoraccuracy_ MapProducedon512912007 STREETNAMES CITYBOUNDARY STREETCENTERLINES(CLA.SS) Smartstreet Major Collector Primary 7/ Secondary Restdential Travelway Allev ISOBATHS HARBOR k 45 90 Oneinchequals45feet 716PacificCoast Highway MapproducedbyinformationCilltai7re5intheCityof HuntingtonBeachInformationServicesDepartment Gear,.:JaphicInformationSystem.Informabonwarrantedfcr Cityuseon!y.HuntinatonSearchteasnotguaranteeits completenessoran sac'''. MapProducedon5! 9;202,7 15 Oneinchequals45feet STREETNAMES CITYBOUNDARY PI STREETCENTERLINES(CLASS) /1.SmaW:treet Maior Colle.ctor Primar!,, Secondary Residentia Travelway lSOBATHE HARBDR Cit ofHuntintonBeach 2000 MAINSTREET CALIFORNIA92648 DEPARTMENTOFPLANNINGANDBUILDING www.huntin tonbeachca.ov Plannin Division Buildin Division 714.536.5271 714.536.5241 November5, 2013 Application: Applicant: PropertyOwner: Request: ProjectLocation: Dear Mr.Adams: InitialPlanZoningReviewNo.13-004 (PCHLive/Work) MichaelAdams, PO Box382, HuntingtonBeach,CA 92648 Isam Hanna,PO Box 17304,Anaheim,CA 92817 To reviewconceptualplansfor an approximately4,609 sq.ft. three- story live/workdevelopmentconsistingof one residentialunitwith 3 bedroomsand 400 sq. ft. of commercialspace on the groundfloor. The projectincludestwo tandem parkingspaces accessedfrom the alley (4 parkingspaces). 716 Pacific Coast Highway, 92648 (north side of PCH, east of 8th Street) We appreciate the opportunity to review your conceptual plans received and dated September 6, 2013, for the proposed live/workdevelopment. The comments provided in this letter reflect PlanningDivision review only and should be consideredpreliminary, subject to change upon receipt of any new information and/or submittal of an entitlementapplication. Zonin /GeneralPlan The project site is located within the SP5-CZ (Downtown Specific Plan —District 1 — Coastal Zone). The General Plan designation for the subject property is MV-F8-d-sp (Mixed Use Vertical —1.5 (MU)-0.35 (C)125du/ac —Design Overlay —Specific Plan Overlay). •IPZRNo.13-004(Live/Work) October29,2013 Page2of4 Prelimina Comments In evaluating the plans in accord with Section 3.3.1.4 of the Downtown Specific Plan (SP5)for a Live/Workunit, hereare commentsrelativeto the proposal: The plans show an approximate total building area of 4,609 sq. ft. plus a rooftop habitable room. The live/work unit is permitted to be a maximum of 3,000 sq. ft. (SP5-3.3.1A) The plans needto depict a 2.5 ft. alley dedication alongthe entire rear property line abuttingthe alley. The existingalleywidth is 17.5ft. The minimumwidth of the alley shall be 20 ft., with no more than 1/2of the total alley dedicationfrom one side, as measuredfrom the centerlineof the public right-of-way.(SP5-3.2.6) The rooftop mechanicalroom includeshabitableareawhich is considereda 4thstory and is measuredas part of the total height of the building. A maximumof 35 ft. and 3 stories shall notbe exceededfor buildingheight.(SP5-3.3.1.8) The plans shall depict upperstorysetbacksfor the residentialuses. A 10ft. average setback is required from the ground floor façade for portions of the front façade above the 2ndfloor.(SP5-3.3.1.9) A minimum 3 ft. rear yard setback for all building floors is required from the post alley dedication propertyline.(SP5-3.3.1.13) Public open spacerequirementsare not identifiedonthe plans. A minimumof 5% of the gross site areashall be providedas publicopenspace.(SP5-3.3.1.15) The total commercialbuilding floor area of the live/workunit is unclear. Based on the plans, it appears that the total commercial area of the live/work unit is approximately 500 sq. ft. A minimumof one enclosed parking space accessibleto customers (non-tandem)is requiredfor the commercialbuildingarea. In addition, a minimum of three parking spaces are required for the residential unit. Since only one parking space can be in tandem, the number of bedrooms would have to be reduced.(SP5-3.3.26) Desi nRecommendations In addition to the abovecode requirements,the following design guidelinesfound in the Downtown Specific Plan —Guidelines and Strategies No. 5 —Book 2 are typically relevantfor this type of project: The ground floor fronting Pacific Coast Highway should incorporate a public/courtyard plaza, with enhanced landscaping, site furniture such as benches and tables, bicycleracks, and publicart. The groundfloor buildingfaçade should be designed to relateto the publicplaza such as providinga recessedarea with shade elements, providing building pop-outs, and integrating site lighting.(Design Guidelines4.2.1.1and4.2.1.6) G:1Edwards\Miscellaneous\IPZR1IPZR13-004(716 PCH).docx IPZRNo.13-004(LiveANork) October29,2013 Page3of4 III The building materialsusedalongthe groundfloor façade shouldbe heavierto form the building base with at least 20% of construction/buildingmaterials that are non- toxic, recycled-content materials. Accent materials such as tile, brick, stone, and wood may providevisual interestto highlightbuildingfeatures.(DesignGuidelines 4.2.3.14) Dark color(s) or treatmentson the groundfloor elevationsand lightercolor(s) on the second and upper levels to distinguish the commercial and residential uses. Elaborate detailing and harmoniousmaterials may improve entrances, open space areas, and balconies.(DesignGuidelines4.5.1) Vertical massing and repeated elements at each level should be broken by horizontal and vertical articulation including changing color and texture along the wall surfaces, addingtrims and projections, and varying the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/ordirection.(DesignGuidelines4.2.3.1) Consistentwith the code requirementfor an average 10ft. setbackfor upperstories, the building massingshould be made less imposing by gradually stepping the third and fourth elevation levels from the street level elevation.(DesignGuidelines 4.2.3.1) Resident and commercialvisitors may experience conflict when parking. It may be beneficialto separateresident/commercialparkingareas. Re uiredPermits/Entitlements The following entitlements are required to be reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator: Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application and applicable submittal requirements includingan associatedfiling fee becausethe project is locatedwithin the CoastalZone pursuantto HBZSOChapter245. Administrative Permit (AP) application and applicable submittal requirements including an associated filing fee is required for a live/work project provided the development conformsto the DowntownSpecificPlanstandards. Design Review Permit (DR) application and applicable submittal requirementswith an associated filing is required because the project is located within the Downtown Specific Plan, wheredesign review is requiredfor all new construction. The Design Review Board (DRB)will review the design, colors, and materialsfor the proposed developmentandmakea recommendationto the ZoningAdministrator. In order to assist staff in providing a complete plan check with your submittal, the following informationshouldbeincludedwith the projectsubmittalapplication: 1) A complete zoning conforming matrix shall depict required and proposed developmentstandardsof the DowntownSpecific Plan (SP-5) includinglive/work Ge\Edwards\Miscellaneous\IPZR\IPZR13-004(716PCH).docx IPZRNo.13-004(LiveNVork) October29,2013 Page4 of4 requirements,grossand net lotarea, setbacks,buildingheight,privateand public openspace,landscaping,parking,etc. 2) Complete sets of fully dimensionedfloor plansand elevationsin all directions of the site (north, south, east, and west) shall be included in the plans. The north elevationis missingin the submittal. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 536-5561 or via email ethan.edwards surfci -hb.or Thank you for submittingyour Initial PlanZoning Reviewapplication. Sincerely, Ethan Edwards Associate Planner CC:JaneJames,PlanningManager PropertyOwner ProjectFile GAEdwards1Miscellaneous\IPZMIPZR13-004(716PCH).docx DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING MATRIX 716 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY RECEIVED SEP06 2013 Dept of Planning & Building Summary of Development Standards District 1 PROPOSED REGULATION Allowable Uses Live Work Live Work Minimum Parcel Size 25' Frontage 25' Street Frontage & 2,675 sf 2,500sf Net Area Min Maximum Site Covera e None Required Maximum Density Ulu @ 30du 1 8du Site Area <3 (25-foot wide) Lots 30du/ac, Site Area ... (25-foot wide) Lots 50 du/ac Minimum Buildin Hei ht 25' Maximum Buildin Hei ht 34 7' 3 Stories • < 8,000sf Net Site Area 35' & 3 Stories Up er Stor Setback -(2n -3r Stor ) 10' Avera e 10' Average (3r -4 Stor Front Yard Setback 5'0'- 5' Max Interior Side Yard Setback 0' & 3'0' Exterior Side Yard Setback -E ual to Front Setback Corner Setback 25' Rear Yard Setback 6 5'3' Min Public Views No Im act Refer to Section Public Open Space 125sf 3% to 5% = 80sf-134sf Storefront 75% Trans arent Storefront Refer to Section Parking 4 Enclosed plus one parallel to alley Res - 2 Guest - 5 Commercial - 1 Total 3 5