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4 E C1t of Huntln ton Beach
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" DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
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Plannin Division Buildin Division
714.536.5271 714.536.5241
April 12, 2016
NOTICE OF ACTION
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 16-001 (BLASINGAME
RESIDENCE)
APPLICANT: Edward Gulian, 5855 East Naples Plaza No. 212, Long
Beach, CA 90803
PROPERTY OWNER: I William Von Blasingame, 6 Rincon, Irvine, CA 92620
REQUEST: To “approve in concept” the demolition of an existing two-
story single—family residence and to construct a new three-
story 3,915 sq. ft. single-family residence with a 600 sq. ft.
attached garage.
LOCATION: 16381 S. Pacific Ave, 90742 (north of 25”‘ St., south of
Anderson St.)
DATE OF ACTION: April 12, 2016
On April 12, 2016, the Community Development Department of the City of Huntington
Beach took action on your request and APPROVED IN CONCEPT your request with
conditions. Attached to this letter are the findings and conditions of approval for your
application.
Please be advised that the Community Development Department 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 Community Development Department 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
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April 12, 2016
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Commission within ten calendar days of the date of the Community Development
Departmentfs 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 last day for filing an appeal and ‘
paying the filing fee for the above noted application is Friday, April 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Kimo Burden, Planning Aide at (714) 536-
5438 or via email at kimo.burden surfcit -hb.or or the Planning Division Planning and
Zoning Information Counter at (714) 536-5271 .'
Sincerely,
Scott Hess,
Director of Community Development
by:
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Kimo Burden
Planning Aide
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Findings and Conditions of Approval 4 Administrative Permit No. 16-001
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Chair and Planning Commission
Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
Scott Hess, Director of Community Development
Jane James, Planning Manager
Bill Reardon, Division Chief/Fire Marshal
Debbie DeBow, Principal Civil Engineer
Mark Carnahan, Building Manager
California Coastal Commission
Sunset Beach LCP Review Board
William Von Blasingame, Property Owner
Project File
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 16-001
FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA:
The Community Development Department 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 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because the project consists of the construction of one single family residences located
within an urbanized residential zone. ‘
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — ADMINISTHRATIVE PERMIT NO. 16-001:
1. Administrative Permit No. 16-001 to “approve in concept” the demolition of an
existing two_-story single family residence and to construct a new three-story 3,915
sq. ft." single family residence with a 600 sq. ft. attached garage which conforms with
the General Plan and the Draft Sunset Beach Specific Plan designation of Sunset
Beach Residential. The proposed project is consisteht with Coastal Element Policy
C 1.1.1 to encourage new development to locate within, contiguous to, or in close
proximity to, existing developed areas able to accommodate it. The proposed
construction will occur on a developed site, contiguous to existing residential
development.
2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base
zoning district and other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The project
complies with all applicable development regulations, including minimum setbacks
and on-site parking, and maximum building height. — .
3. At the time of occupancy the proposed development can be provided with
infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Draft Sunset Beach Specific
Plan. The project will be constructed on a previously developed site in an urbanized
area with all necessary services and infrastructure available, including water, sewer,
and roads. ‘~
4. The‘ development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of
Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The project will not impede public access,
recreation, or views to coastal resources.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ADMINSTRATIVE PERMIT NO. 16-001:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 8, 2016 shall be
the conceptually approved design with the following modifications:
2. Prior to submittal of building permits, the following shall be completed:
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a. Submit evidence of Coastal Development Permit approval by the California
Coastal Commission.
b. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval and code requirements identified in
separately transmitted memorandum from the Departments of Fire,
Community Development, and Public Works shall be printed verbatim on one
of the first three pages of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of
building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing) and shall be referenced in the sheet index. The minimum font size
utilized for printed text shall be 12 point.
3. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall V
be adhered to:
a. Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to
red_uce emissions.
b. Use low sulfur (0.5%) fuel by weight for construction equipment.
c. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 10 minutes.
d. Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high ozone days first stage
smog alerts.
e. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts.
Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on the perimeter of the site identifying
the name and phone number of a field supervisor to Contact for information
regarding the development and any construction/grading activity.
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4. The structure(s) cannot be occupied and the final building permit(s) cannot be
approved until the following have been completed:
a. All improvements must be completed in accordance with approved plans.
b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be verified
by the Community Development Department.
c- 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 them.
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. 16-001 shall become null and void unless exercised within
two years of the date of final Coastal Commission approval or such extension of time
as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the
Community Development Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration
date.
7. The applicant and/or applicant’s representative shall be responsible for énsuring the
accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval.
8. 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 Community
Development Department may approve minor amendments to plans and/or
conditions of approval as appropriate based on changed circumstances, new
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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 Community
Development Depar1ment’s action.
9. 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 Ia Pa e.as x?Cate or lD=19) or Build It Green’s Green
Building Guidelines and Rating Systems (htt ://www.buildit reen.or / reen-buildin -
guidelines-rating/).
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS
1. Administrétive Permit No. 16-001 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 Coastal Act)
2. The Community Development Department res_erves the right to revoke
Administrative Permit No. 16-001, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any
violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. (HBZSO Section 249.06) _
3. 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)
4. The development shall comply with the requirements of the Coastal Floodplain
Development Study Orange County Coastline (dated January 1985) and the HBZSO
(Chapter 222) Floodplain Overlay District. (Sunset Beach Specific Plan Sections
2.4 and 3.3.8) . .
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS CONDITION:
The owner of the property which is the subject of this project and the project applicant if
different from the property owner, and each of their heirs, successors and assigns, shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach and its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceedings, liability cost, including
attorney’s fees and costs against the City or its agents, officers or employees, to attack,
set aside, void or annul any approval of the City, including but not limited to any approval
granted by the City Council, Planning Commission, or Design Review Board concerning
this project. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and should cooperate fully in the defenge thereof.
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