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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
WEDNESDAY, March 9, 1988 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PRESENT: James W. Palin
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Kelly Main
Thomas Rogers
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-1/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-131
Applicant: G.P. Building Enterprises, Inc.
Administrative Review No. 88-1 is a request to construct a 7,100 sq. ft. industrial building
for office and storage, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-131 is a request to consolidate
three parcels into one parcel located at 17032 Palmdale.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15315, Class 15, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-1 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-131 WERE
APPROVED BY THE ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-1:
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 proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan
and Land Use Map.
3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the
proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in
a harmonious manner.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 5, 1988 shall
be the approved layout.
2. The mezzanine shown in the suite on the east side of the building shall not be more
than 252 sq. feet and shall be used for storage only.
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3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file a parcel map or parcel
map waiver request to consolidate Lots 5 and 6, Block A of the Town of
Wintersburg. 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.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit the following plans:
a. 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.
b. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Departments of Community Development
and Public Works for review and approval. Said landscape plan shall include one
(1) fifteen gallon tree per landscape pocket area adjacent to north property
line, two (2) twenty-four inch box trees in front yard area, and one (1) fifteen
gallon tree in each private yard area.
5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior
to final inspection.
6. 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. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (27') 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 repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building if applicable.
14. 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.
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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
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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 applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District if applicable.
4. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and
operation of all underground storage tanks if applicable.
5. The Department of Community Development will perform a comprehensive plan
check relating to all Ordinance Code requirements upon submittal of your completed
structural drawings.
6. 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.
7. Landscaping shall comply with Sections 960 and 953 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
8. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Administrative Review No.
88-1 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-131:
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 5, 1988, shall be the approved layout.
2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works
and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the
time said parcel is developed.
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at
the time said parcel is developed.
5. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed.
6. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances.
7. 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).
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8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Community
Development.
9. All vehicular access rights along Palmdale Street shall be dedicated to the City of
Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator.
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 at 19011 Magnolia, southwest corner of Magnolia Street and
Garfield Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section
15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that there does not appear to be a land related
hardship. The plan was improved from the previous plan. The building now faces
Magnolia and an arterial. The site angle variance request has less effect on KMart with
the project facing Magnolia Street instead of Garfield Avenue. The transformer could be
moved behind some intensified landscaping facing Magnolia. Staff is requesting that an
irravocable offer for access and parking be made along the south border along subject
property.
The public hearing was opened and John Champion, representing the applicant, was
present and complied with staff's recommendations.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing
was closed.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 87-98 WAS APPROVED BY THE ACTING 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 Conditional Exception No. 87-98 will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
3. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size,
shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications.
4. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the
enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 87-98 will not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 1, 1988 shall be
the approved layout except for the modifications listed below:
a. The applicant will work with the Southern California Edision Company to
relocate the transformer to in front of parking spaces 31 and 32 behind the 25
ft setback. If relocation is not possible, the applicant will submit written
evidence to that effect to the Department of Community Development before
the issuance of building permits.
2. 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.
3. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior
to final inspection.
4. A planned sign program shall be approved for all signing. Said program shall be
approved prior to the first sign request.
5. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the
Fire Department.
6. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire
Department regulations.
7. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted
and marked.
8. 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.
9. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and
shall be of radius type construction.
10. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
11. 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.
12. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters,
and central heating units.
13. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
14. 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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15. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property shall make an irrevocable
offer to grant a reciprocal driveway and parking easement between the subject site
and adjacent property to the south. A copy of the legal instrument shall be
approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder. A copy shall be filed with the
Department of Development Services prior to occupancy.
16. 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 applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District if applicable.
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. Landscaping shall comply with Sections 960 and 922 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
7. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Administrative Review No.
88-1 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
8. Elevations only are to be approved by the Design Review Board.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-4
Applicant: Dennis Goggins
Conditional Exception No. 88-4 is a request to allow a reduced dimension for the
claculation of the required 900 sq. ft of open space and a 90 ft. setback for the patio
cover located at 8421 Valencia.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that the size, configuration, shape and lack of
unique topographic features of the subject property, and the subject property could have
been fully developed within regular established setbacks, such a conditional exception is
not necessary and staff recommended denial.
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The public hearing was opened and Dennis Goggins, applicant, was present. He stated that
the addition was existing and that the house was in escrow. If possible, he would like to
keep the addition as is.
There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing
was closed.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-4 WAS DENIED BY THE ACTING ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLOWING FINDINGS:
I. Because of the size, configuration, shape and lack of unique topographic features of the
subject property, there does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that
does not apply generally to property or class of uses in the same district.
2. Since the subject property could have been fully developed within regular established
setbacks, such a conditional exception is not necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights.
3. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 88-4 would constitute a special privilege
inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity.
4. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classifications.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 88-5
Applicant: Pacific Terrace, a Partnership
Conditional Exception No. 88-5 is a request to provide one enclosed trash area and several
unenclosed trash areas for an apartment complex in lieu of the required enclosure of all
trash areas located at 6200 Edinger Avenue.
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Kelly Main, reported that the subject property is 400 feet wide by 600
foot. The applicant has several existing trash enclosures on the site. However, the
applicant claims that the heavy trucks that come in to pick-up the trash combined with
unstable soil at the site have caused the driveways to require frequent repair and
replacement. Staff is recommending continuance of this item to give the applicant time
to prove there is an unstable soil situation that can not be mitigated through normal
measures.
The public hearing was opened and the applicant was present. Discussion ensued. There
was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was
closed.
Mike Strange, Acting Zoning Administrator, continued this item for three weeks with the
applicant's approval.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-5 WAS CONTINUED FOR THREE WEEKS BY THE
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
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6. 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.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE MARCH 14, 1988 STUDY SESSION BY THE
ZONING ADMINIS-ER _
W. Palin
Administrator
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