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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1987 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PRESENT: James W. Palin
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Phillips
MINUTES: Minutes of the October 21, 1987 meeting were approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-33
Applicant: Steve Day
Coastal Development Permit No. 87-33 is a request to permit a 765 square foot second
story addition to an existing single story home located at 3311 Admiralty Dr.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that this is a request to add a master suite to the
second floor of the existing house. The request meets all the zoning requirements. Staff
has had one response from a neighbor who came In to look at the plans but she did not
have any comments for or against the proposed project. Staff is recommending approval
with conditions that the site plan be revised to show the correct set back and property
lines.
Mr. Palin asked staff If there were other two-story homes In the immediate
neighborhood. Staff stated yes.
The public hearing was opened and Steve Day, representing the owner and person
responsible for the construction of the additlon, was present and spoke in support of the
project.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing
was closed.
Mr. Palin asked staff if there were suggested conditions. Staff stated yes.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 87-33 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed addition to a single family residence conforms with the plans, policies,
requirements and standards of the Coast+il Element of the General Plan.
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2. The Coastal Development Permit is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning
requirements, the RI Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property.
3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed single family residence can be provided with
infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the
General Plan.
4. The proposed single family residence conforms with the public access and public
recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act because it does not
block public views or coastal access.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The floor plans and elevations received and dated October 15, 1987 shall be the
approved layout.
2. The site plan dated October 5, 1987 shall be revised depicting correct setbacks and
property lines.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, plans shall be submitted to the Homeowners
Association, if applicable.
4. 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures.
6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
7. 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 (1) dwelling unit.
8. 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.
3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this coastal development
permit if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 87-28/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 87-34
Applicant: Lowell Lusk, Architect
Administrative Review No. 87-28 Is a request to construct two industrial buildings for a
total of 34.937 square feet located at 7522 Slater Avenue (south side of Slater Avenue
approximately 200 feet west of Griffin Lane).
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This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15303, Class 3, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that this plan has been revised several times. The
final plan shows one driveway off of Slater in concurrence with Public Works request for
Internal circulation through the site. The applicant has been working with staff and the
Fire Department and have made the required turning radius and still maintained the
required amount of parking. There are no variances being requested and the site meets
minimum set -backs, parking, landscaping, etc. There will be more than 10 percent office
area within the building and the applicant has provided the additional parking for the
office areas. The Negative Declaration was advertised for ten (10) days and no responses
were received. Staff Is recommending approval with conditions that the elevations be
reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board, and since it is an invisible location on
a major arterial, the Fire Department has added a condition that the project shall have
sufficient city water to provide fire flow of 4,500 gallons per minute. They are also
requesting two (2) fire hydrants.
Mr. Patin asked staff if they were able to find anything through prior actions on the
history of the property as far as non-compliance with the provisions of the map act. Staff
stated no, that they had looked up previous parcel maps in the area and other entitlements
for the buildings directly adjacent to this parcel and none of them had any conditions that
addressed this parcel.
The public hearing was opened and John Harrelson, representing the applicant, spoke in
support of the project. Mr. Patin asked Mr. Harrelson when he had pulled his grading
permit. Mr. Harrelson stated that the civil engineer was waiting for approval before
pulling the grading permit. Mr. Patin stated th•it it looked like there was grading taking
place at this time. The applicant denied any knowledge of this.
Mr. Patin asked the applicant what types of uses he was proposing. The applicant stated
light indusrial, storage areas and small office space. Mr. Patin asked the applicant what
type of consideration had he given to signage to identify the smaller users when they got
further back from the arterial highway. Applicant stated that they will be on the store
fronts. Mr. Patin questioned the applicant about any freestanding signs along Slater and
how was he going to identify the uses within the center. Applicant responded that he
would put a sign out identifying that it is a business or industrial center and have each
Individual tenant's name on the sign.
Mr. Patin stated that if there is a request for signage for more than just the center, the
applicant shall be required to come back to the Zoning Administrator for review. Also,
Mr. Patin recommended that the elevations of the westerly wall of that building adjacent
to the railroad be reviewed by the Design Review Board to keep aesthetics with the
surrounding uses.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing
was closed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 87-28/ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. *& #$ WAS
APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND
CONDITIONS:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The floor plans received and dated October 13, 1987 and the site plan received and
dated October 27, 1987 shall be the approved layout.
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2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a parcel map or parcel
map waiver request to legalize the existing lot. 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.
3. 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.
4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior
to final inspection.
5. Elevations shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to
issuance of building permits.
6. Two (2) on -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified
by the Fire Department.
7. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire
Department regulations.
8. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted
and marked.
9. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations occur and the services
of the Fire Department are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses
incurred.
10. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two
inches (2").
11. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and
shall be of radius type construction.
12. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
13. 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.
14. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters,
and central heating units.
15. Low -volume heads shall be used on all sp,gots and water faucets.
16. 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.
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17. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
18. Freestanding signs other than center Identification shall be reviewed by the Zoning
Administrator.
19. 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.
20. If foil -type Insulation Is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as
approved by the Building Department.
21. Prior to the Issuance of a grading permit, a grading plan shall be submitted to the
City's Department of Public Works. A plan for silt control for all water runoff from
the property during construction and during initial operation of the project may be
required by the Director of Public Works if deemed necessary.
22. Information on equipment or facilities which may generate air pollutants shall be
submitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District staff for their
review prior to the Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any use within the
building.
23. If any hazardous materials are to be used on site, the business must comply with
Chapter 1759 of the City's Municipal Code which requires any business that handles
or stores hazardous materials, including waste, to inventory the hazardous materials
on site and prepare a business emergency plan in case of an accidental release of
toxic material. Additionally, all hazardous materials, including waste, must be
handled and stored in accordance with the uniform Fire Code. Waste oil is
considered a hazardous waste.
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.
3. , Landscaping shall comply with 5. 1906 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this administrative review if
any violation of these conditions of the Funtington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 85-330
Applicant: Jeanne Merrick
Tentative Parcel Map No. 85-330 is a request to permit a one-year extension of time to
create three (3) parcels from four (4) parcels located at 8212 Forelle Drive (south side,
near Intersection of Lisa Lane).
This request Is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
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Staff member, Laura Phillips, reported that this is a request for a one-year extension.
The applicant has Indicated that they have experienced delays in completing all of the
required. Items. Staff Is recommending approval of the extension with the same findings
and conditions that were Imposed In 1985.
Mr. Palln asked when In 1985 was It approved. Staff answered December 4, 1985.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 85-330 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed consolidation of four (4) parcels for purposes of residential
use In compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that
type of development.
2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well
as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use.
3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the
time the land use designation for community business district allowing
commercial buildings was placed on the subject property.
4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and
Improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be
constructed in compliance with standards plans and specifications on file
with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and
supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Community
Development on October 17, 1985, 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. Forelle Drive shall be dedicated 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 parcels) is/are developed (if such systems exist
within 200 feet of said parcel(s).
6. All utilities shall be installed undergrounc; at the time said parcel(s)
is/are developed.
7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
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8. The property shall participate in the local drainage assessment district
at the time said parcel(s) is/are developed. (Contact the Department of
Public Works for additional information).
9. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development.
10. The -property owners signatory to the map shall submit written approval
from the Huntington Viewpoint North Homeowners Association that the
three (3) conditions as described in the letter from the Huntington
Viewpoint North Homeowners Association dated December 4, 1985,
substantially have been met and that the approval is satisfactory to the
Department of Development Services prior to approval of the Final Map.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE NOVEMBER 2, 1987 STUDY
SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
JAMES W. PALIN
Zoning Administrator
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