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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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