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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-17 (7)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 WEDNESDAY, February 17, 1988 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PRESENT: James W. Palin STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Main Thomas Rogers Laura Eisenberg REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO.88-3/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-1 Applicant: James F. Casey Use Permit NO. 88-3 is a request to permit a 10,000 sq. ft. industrial building to be used for storage within 150 ft. of residentially zoned property in conjunction with Conditional Exception No. 88-1 which is a request to permit a 10,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse building with less than the required 8% of net site of landscaping, a 27 ft. side yard setback in lieu of the required 30 ft., elimination of the 6 ft. landscape buffer required because the property banks a community facility, and an I 1 ft. wide parking space against a wall in lieu of the required 11.5 ft. located at 5622 Research Drive. This request is covered by Environmental Impact Report No. 73-16. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that this request was continued from February 17, 1988 for the applicant to submit additional information. Mr. Palin stated that the item was continued with the public hearing opened and requested Mr. Casey to submit information. Mr. Casey submitted a design criteria which calculated out the racking system, aisle system and the over all 80 ft. width with a 6" wall. Mr. Casey stated that the landscaping and parking has been taken care of expressing that all he is asking for is the 27 ft. setback. Mr. Palin stated that he does not feel the evidence submitted is anything more than a design hardship. Mr. Palin stated that this information should have come earlier for analysis prior to the meeting stating that he would continue _ this for one more week for the applicant to meet with staff it order that staff may to make a recommendation. Mr. Casey concurred with the continuance. USE PERMIT NO. 88-31CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-1 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 1988 BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. SE CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-98 Applicant: Don Galbraith Conditional Exception No. 87-98 is a request to allow construction of a commercial strip center, a portion of which (approximately 800 sq. ft.) would be located in the site angle requirements located 19011 Magnolia, Southwest corner of Magnolia and Garfield Avenues. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that the lot was made legal by division of land in 1970. Staff stated that there were a number of concerns, such as circulation, compact spaces not properly distributed throughout the site, the location of the transformer, and that staff cannot find any land related hardship that would justify granting the conditional exception. The plan could be revised to be completely within requirements of code. Staff requested an irrevocable offer to grant that reciprocal access and parking through either the south or west boundaries be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. Staff is recommending denial or as an alternative action, continuance to a later date to allow applicant to address the concerns of staff. The public hearing was opened and Tom Layman, architect representing the applicant, was present to address the concerns of staff. There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. Jim Patin stated that there were a number of items on the plan of concern such as setting a precedent of moving into a site angle and circulation stating that he would like to see a revision to incorporate a dog leg in the building. He stated he could not see why the applicant choose Garfield to orient all the uses expressing that Magnolia would carry more traffic. He suggested to attempt to resolve the problem with the parking in the front. Mr. Patin suggested continuing Conditional Exception No. 87-98 to March 2, 1988 to allow applicant to meet with staff to work out some alternative site plans. Applicant concurred with the continuance to March 2, 1988. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-98 WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 2, 1988 BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. USE PERMIT NO.-88-5 Applicant: Bally's Aladdin's Castle, Inc. Use Permit No. 88=5 is a request to allow operation of a game arcade in a C-2 Zone, 2nd floor of Huntington Center located at 7777 Edinger, Store K-1. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that the applicant is asking to go into a suite on the 2nd floor in Huntington Center. It will be located adjacent to mostly fast food type places and an optometrist office. The game arcade meets all the concerns of the code in terms of availability of bike racks outside the center. It is outside the required distance from the nearest school. An eighteen year old will be supervising at all times. Staff is recommending approval. -2- The public hearing was opened and Roger Grable, representing the applicant stated that he had nothing to add to the staff report stating he was available for questions. Staff had a particular condition in regards to the hours of operation recommending that the applicant set the hours to the hours of the Center which would be Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 88-5 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND 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. 4. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed use to adjacent uses in a harmonious manner. 5. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on a site are properly integrated. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated January 22, 1988 shall be the approved layout. 2. At least one supervisory employee (18) eighteen years or older shall be in attendance during operating hours. 3. Exits from the suite shall be approved by the Building Official. 4. Plans showing modifications to the fire sprinkler system shall be submitted for approval by the Fire Department. These modifications shall be approved and installed prior to occupancy of the suite. 5. The hours of the game arcade shall be limited to the hours of operation of the Huntington Center (Mon. -Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.) or more restrictive hours than those of the center. 6. Low-volumn heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 7. All other requirements pertaining to game arcades, specifically in Section 9220.11 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, shall apply. -3- 8. ' All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.j 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 Use Permit No. 88-5 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-203 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht, Jr. Tentative Parcel Map No. 87-203 is a request for a waiver of a Final Parcel Map located at 4600 and 4610 Stellrecht Circle.. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that this a request for a waiver of a final map on an already approved tentative parcel map. Staff has checked with Public Works and the applicant has met all the conditions of approval of that tentative parcel map, and all needed street improvements are completed. Staff is recommending approval. Mr. Palin stated that he would grant the waiver of filing the final parcel map with a requirement that a plat map be filed with a certificate of compliance. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-203 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDING OF APPROVAL -FOR WAIVER: 1. The proposed consolidation complies with the requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood and water drainage control, appropriate and approved public roads, sewer and water facilities, environmental protection, and other requirements of Article 992 of the Subdivision Section of the Ordinance Code. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 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 February 2, 1988 shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. Any structures on this site must be protected by an automatic fire protection system. -4- 3. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City Clerk's office, and have recorded with the Orange County Recorder's Office, a Certificate of Compliance in conjunction with the approved plat map. A copy of the recorded Certificate of Compliance and plat map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits on the subject property. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-204 Applicant: Robert Stellrecht, Jr. Tentative Parcel Map No. 87-204 - a request for a waiver of Final Parcel Map located at 4661 Stellrecht Circle and 17121 Lynn Street. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that this a request for a waiver of a final map on an already approved tentative parcel map.. Staff has checked with Public Works and the applicant has met all the conditions of approval of that tentative parcel map and all needed street improvements are completed. Staff is recommending approval. Mr. Palin asked the applicant what type of wall was built along Lynn Street. Applicant stated that the wall is under construction at this time and final determination of the BZA for the wall was a two -tiered situation with planting in front of the higher portion of the wall. Mr. Palin stated that a condition of approval be included on the waiver to be incorporated in the Certificate of Compliance that no vehicular access be allowed from Lynn Street to what was formerly Lot 10 (the eastern portion of Parcel 1) until revised at some future date and concurred with by the city. If the applicant wishes to sell that piece of land off, he is going to have to come back to the city to create that legal parcel to convey off. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-204 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: FINDING OF APPROVAL -FOR WAIVER: 1. The proposed consolidation complies with the requirements as to area, improvement and design, flood and water drainage control, appropriate and approved public roads, sewer and water facilities, environmental protection, and other requirements of Article 992 of the Subdivision Section of the Ordinance Code. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 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 February 2, 1988 shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. No vehicle access shall be allowed from Lynn Street to what was formerly lot 10 (the eastern portion of parcel 1) until such time as a revised parcel map were filed and the city decided to grant that access. -5- 3. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City Clerk's office, and have recorded with the Orange County Recorder's Office, a Certificate of Compliance in conjunction with the approved plat map. A copy of the recorded Certificate of Compliance and plat map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits on the subject property. 4. Any structures on this site shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-421 Applicant: Bette K. Baber Tentative Parcel Map No. 87421 is a request to consolidate two parcels into one parcel and request a parcel map waiver for 612 12th Street. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that the applicant did not have sufficient time necessary to gather information on deeds and has requested an extension of time for one week. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-421 WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 1988 BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 88-1 Applicant: HBI Partners I, by RSB Partners, General Partner Lot Line Adjustment No. 88-1 is a request to realign the property lines between two adjacent parcels (Parcels 3 be 4 of Parcel Map 79-558) located at Metzler Lane between Talbert & Slater Avenues. Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that the lot line adjustment will adjust the lot line to eliminate the triangular portion of parcel one. There are two separate tentative parcel maps for the two parcels. In the process of the administrative reviews for each project, staff discovered that the buildings planned for along the triangular portion would not meet their setback requirements unless a lot line adjustment were filed. Mr. Palin commented that there is a point for emergency access between the developments. Staff concurred. Staff is recommending approval with findings and conditions. . 88-1 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The Lot Line Adjustment will not create a nonconforming parcel. 2. The Lot Line Adjustment will not create a nonconforming yard requirement. 3. The Lot Line Adjustment will not sever any existing structure on either of the two lots. 1 4. The Lot Line Adjustment will not allow a greater number of dwelling units than allowed by this code prior to the adjustment. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The plan received and dated January 21, 1988, shall be the approved layout. 2. Monuments for the newly -established corners shall be readjusted in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. 3. Authentic data on the bearings on the adjusted line shall be shown on a plat map which shall be certified by the City Engineer prior to recordation. 4. If the adjustment is not made between two (2) contiguous parcels held under one ownership, each property owner shall certify on the plat map, prior to its recordation, that the adjustment data and his ownership are true and correct. 5. Said plat map shall be recorded with the county recorder prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for the structure and/or structures upon subject properties. 6. All previous Conditions of Approval of Parcel Map 79-558 shall remain in effect. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE FEBRUARY 22, 1988 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Acting Zoning Administrator -7-