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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-23MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1987 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PRESENT: James W. Palin STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Phillips TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-295 Applicant: William D. Noordman The Tentative Parcel Map No. 87-295 is a request to consolidate portions of two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel. The subject property is located at 413 Seventh Street (West side of Seventh Street approximately 175 feet south of Pecan Avenue) This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff Member, Laura Phillips, reported that the applicant contacted staff and requested a continuance of 2 weeks to submit revised plans, and a letter waiving his mandatory processing time. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-295 WAS CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 7, 1987 BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-73/USE PERMIT NO. 87-70 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 87-32 Applicant: Houshiar Haghani CE REQUEST: The conditional exception request is to reduce the open space area by 381 square feet, reducing the required 3,069 square feet to 2,688 square feet. UP REQUEST: The use permit is to permit an eleven (11) unit apartment complex located at 7581 Warner Avenue, north side of Warner Avenue approximately 40 feet west of Nichols Avenue. The complex will include a two (2) unit density bonus. This request is covered by Environmental Assessment No. 87-32. Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that the applicant withdrew his conditional exception since he revised his plans from the original submittal so that the variance for the open space is no longer required. Staff stated that the applicant must work with staff to revise and modify the flat rooflines. The public hearing was opened and Houshiar Haghani, applicant, was present. He spoke in support of the request and stated that he would work with staff on anything that would be beneficial to the project. Mr. Palin, Zoning Administrator expressed that undulation in the rooflines and elevations is needed. The applicant stated that he would work with staff on It. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the request so the Public Hearing was closed. Mr. Palin approved the request for the withdrawal of Conditional Exception No. 87-73. USE PERMIT NO. 87-70 AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 87-32 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: Use Permit No. 87-70 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of the Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Use Permit No. 87-70 1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated September 9, 1987 shall be the approved layout with the modifications described herein: a. Open space area in Northwest corner of the site shall have a minimum dimension of 201. 2. The elevation received and dated September 18, 1987 shall be revised to modify flat rooflines, elevations shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator to reflect undulation in roof line along warner, and ample glazing to attenuate noise. 3. Natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at location of clothes dryers. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a parcel map or parcel map waiver request to consolidate Lots 3, 5, 7, & 9 of Tract 179. The parcel map or plat map and notice shall be recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy of the recorded map or plat filed with the Department of Community Development prior to final inspection or occupancy. -2- 9/23/87 - OZA 5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans: a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. 6. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed . prior to final inspection/within twelve (12) months. 7. Combination standpipe connections to be provided on second and third floors. 8. Project to have Fire Alarm system compliant with Fire Department requirements. 9. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 10. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to, Fire Department regulations. 11. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (27') in width and shall be of radius type construction. 12. 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. 13. Thirty feet street dedication and full improvements shall be provided for Warner Avenue per Public Works requirements.. 14. A street light shall be installed per Public Works requirements.. 15. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 16. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 17. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 18. No security gates shall be permitted without prior approval of Fire Department, Public Works, and Community Development Departments. 19. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. -3- 9/23/87 - OZA 2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 3. The structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). All measures recommended to mitigate noise to acceptable levels shall be incorporated into the project. 4. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding grading, chemical and fill properties, foundations, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. 5. Landscaping shall comply with Article 6912 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 6. The Planning Commission/Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 7. , Grading plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to issuance of Building Permits. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS - USE PERMIT NO. 87-70 (Bonus Units) The applicant shall enter into an agreement to provide two units for a 23% density bonus to be provided for low and moderate income housing units. The applicant shall provide housing units for persons of low or moderate income subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 65590(d). The applicant's compliance with said Section in terms of amount and location of affordable housing provided shall be subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development. The agreement shall be reviewed by the City Attorney's Office as to form and content, and approved by the Director of Community Development. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-69 Applicant: Jack Neglia Conditional Exception No. 87-69 is a request to permit a reduction in the major required open space area from 900 square feet to 756 square feet located at 9601 Netherway Drive (North side of Netherway Drive approximately 260 feet east of Paisley Lane). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that there was a previous conditional exception in the neighborhood in 1981 which approved a similar variance to the open space dimension. However, there was less dimension and less total open space on the lot. She added that because the encroachment is minimal and because there has been a precedent set in the neighborhood, staff is recommending approval. -4- 9/23/87 - OZA The public hearing was opened and Jack Neglia, applicant, was present. He spoke in support of the request stating that there would be more than adequate space for recreational use after the room addition was completed. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the request so the Public Hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-69 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. Granting of reduction in open space minimum dimension for one area will not reduce the required total open space area of 1,200 square feet. In fact, a total of 1,284 will be provided. 2. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 87-69 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 3. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 4. A similar conditional exception (No. 81-15) was granted in the neighborhood, and therefore a precedent has been set. The previous entitlement allowed less dimension and total open space area than the subject request. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 31,1987 shall be the approved layout. 2. 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. 3. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the single family residence will be maintained as one (1) dwelling unit. 31. The developer shall contact FAA prior to issuance of building permits. 32. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. -5- 9/23/87 - OZA 13. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this conditional exception if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. USE PERMIT NO. 87-74 Applicant: St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church Use Permit No. 87-74 is a request to permit a two (2) day Renaissance Fair on October 17 and 18, 1987 located at 18631 Chapel Lane (West side of Chapel Lane at the intersection of Modale Drive) This request is covered by.Categorical Exemption, Class 4, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that this is a small type of fair unlike some of the other carnivals held by other churches. She stated that there will be no outside rides or live entertainment. She stated that the carnival would mostly consist of arts, crafts and foods type uses. Staff is recommending approval with some additional conditions that were not required last year. Mr. Palin expressed concern about the dismantling of the equipment and at what time this would take place. Staff stated that this concern would fall under the condition that all operations cease after 9:30 p.m. Mr. Palin requested that this condition be amended including the dismantling of the equipment. The public hearing was opened and Ames Hendrickson, representing St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church was present. He spoke in support of the request stating that the fair would take place starting Saturday and on Sunday till 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon stating that the dismantling of the equipment would take place well before 9:30 p.m. There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the _request so,the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 87-74 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND AMENDED CONDITIONS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of the use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated September 4, 1987 shall be the approved layout. -6- 9/23/87 - OZA 2. The applicant shall obtain clearance from the Public Liability Claims Coordinator, Administrative Services Department, and/or shall provide a Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement to a executed at least three (3) days prior to the event. 3. All requirements of the Ordinance Code shall be met. 4. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 5. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments, and playing of recorded music is to be discontinued as of 9:00 p.m. each evening. 6. All operations of the festival, including machinery (other than necessary refrigeration units, if provided) shall desist between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., including dismantling of booths. 7. If a refrigeration truck is provided, it shall be placed as close to Chapel Lane as possible to minimize noise from the unit to the adjacent residential neighborhood. 8. Alcoholic beverage sales are subject to the review and approval of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. 9. A specific area shall be designated for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. 11. A Certificate to Operate shall be issued by the Director of Development Services. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-379 Applicant: Jack Frank Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-379 is a request to legalize an existing parcel located at 1841 Lake Street (West side of Lake Street approximately 50 feet south of Utica Avenue). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that this is the site of a previous entitlement to add an apartment unit to the rear of the lot adjacent to the alley. The parcel map was a condition of approval to legalize the existing lot. Since the time of the last conditions were posed Public Works has requested that deteriorated public works improvements be replaced, and applicant is to submit a grading plan to be approved by the Department of Public Works. With these and the the standard conditions of approval staff is recommending approval. Jack Frank, applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request stating that he has reviewed the conditions and concurred with same. He stated that his architect suggested that he request a parcel map waiver. Staff stated that a parcel map waiver could not be granted until improvements required were completed on the site. -7- 9/23/87 - OZA There was no one else present wishing to speak for or against the request. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-379 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS. A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Community Development on September 4, 1987, shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County. Recorder. 3. Deteriorated Public Works improvements shall be replaced to City standards. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's .water system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said parcel(s). 6.' All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed. 7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 8. Applicant shall submit a grading plan to be approved by Public Works Department. 9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development. 12. All vehicular access rights along Lake Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator. USE PERMIT NO. 87-73 Applicant: Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science Use Permit No. 87-73 is a Request to permit a temporary parking lot behind Seacliff Shopping Center for the Church of Religious Science located at 2205 Main Street (Northwest corner of Yorktown Avenue and Main Street - Seacliff Village). This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 4, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that the request is for a temporary commercial parking lot to the rear of the shopping center for approximately 400 spaces. The parking lot will provide parking to all commercial uses at the shopping center and can not be gated during business hours. Staff is recommending approval for a period not to exceed 5 years with some additional conditions requiring that the access and parking lot be paved -8- 9/23/87 - OZA to support fire trucks per Fire Department requirements. All modifications to surrounding oil wells or storage facilities should be approved by the Fire Department. A grading plan and hydrology study need to be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department. The public hearing was opened and Tom Willard, representing Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science was present. He questioned the condition of paving the whole parking lot stating that it would not be practical to even go on with the project due to cost. Jim Palin, Zoning Administrator, suggested that this item be continued for one week for clarification from the Fire Department on this condition. Applicant agreed with staff. USE PERMIT NO. 87-73 WAS CONTINUED TO THE SEPTEMBER 30, 1987 MEETING BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE SEPTEMBER 30, 1987 MEETING AT 3:00 P.M. BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. JAMES W. PALIN Zoning Administrator :lp 9199d -9- 9/23/87 - OZA