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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 02648
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7. 1988 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange
STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers
MINUTES: Minutes of the August 31, 1988 Zoning Administrator's Meeting
were approved
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
USE PERMIT NO. 88-38
Applicant: Len Lichter
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15303, Class 3, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to construct a two (2)
bedroom unit on a lot with an existing nonconforming (setback) single family dwelling
located at 502 California Street. He stated that the applicant has worked with staff to
meet all required codes. Michael Strange requested that a condition be imposed on the
project that the facade of the existing garage would match the construction. The
applicant agreed. Staff stated that the applicant will be required to file for a parcel map
to remove the lot line before issuance of building permits.
The public hearing was opened and the property owner, Mrs. Wallace, was present and
spoke in support of the request. Mrs. Wallace's architect, Louie Hernandez, was present
and spoke in support of the request. There was no one else present to speak for or against
the request so the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO. 88-38 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE
FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of a second unit 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.
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2. The granting of the second unit 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:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated September 2, 1988 shall
be the approved layout.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file and have approved a
tentative parcel map consolidating lots 19 and 20, Bolck 504, of Vista Del Mar
Tract. A final map or waiver shall be recorded prior to final inspection and a copy
submitted to the Department of Community Development.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall dedicate the alley and the
corner to Public Works standards.
4. The facade on the existing two (2) car garage, including the garage doors, shall be
modified to be architecturally compatible with the proposed structure.
5. 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.
6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters,
and central heating units.
7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
8. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS:
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 S. 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 88-38 if any
violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
USE PERMIT NO. 88-46
Applicant: Carlos A Benevenia
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15304, Class 4, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is an annual event. He stated that the
event consists of alcohol sales, game booths, carnival rides, etc. This event has been a
controversial issue in the past so the application was advertised as a public hearing. Mr.
Rogers stated that he has received no letters or calls in opposition of the event;
therefore, staff is recommending approval with the same conditions as last year.
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The public hearing was opened and Carlos Benevenia, applicant, was present and spoke in
support of the request. He stated that this year the event will have a roving HBPD
Officer on the site during hours of operation. There was no one else present to speak for
or against the request so the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO. 88-46 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 City's General Plan of Land Use.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. Prior to the event, the following shall be completed:
a. All necessary electrical permits shall be obtained.
b. 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 be executed at least
five (5) days prior to the event.
c. An on —site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the
event. The applicant shall apply for a Fire Department permit at least seven
(7) days prior to the event to allow for this inspection and to allow sufficient
time for final documents to be issued. The applicant shall also submit, along
with the application, a detailed site plan indicating fire lanes and booth, ride,
and large equipment locations. The applicant shall meet with a Fire
Department representative at time of issuance of permit to receive approval of
the submitted site plan. The site shall be inspected for compliance prior to
10:00 A.M. on the opening day.
d. Submittal of a written agreement from the Redeemer Lutheran Church across
the street for the provision of one hundred fifty (150) spaces in addition to the
three hundred eleven (311) parking spaces provided on the Church site itself.
e. Prior to operation of any equipment used in conjunction with the amusement
rides, the City shall be in receipt of State Certification and permits, showing
inspection within one (1) year period, stating that the rides meet all
requirements of the State Industrial Safety Division.
f. The Church shall provide to the City a name and telephone number of a contact
person with whom the local residents may make contact about any complaints
they may have on the festival activities between the dates of October 7 through
October 9, 1988.
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g. The Church shall distribute a letter to the affected residents indicating the
contact person's name and a map showing what streets will be barricaded.
h. A Certificate to Operate shall be issued by the Director of Community
Development.
2. The hours of operation of the festival shall be limited to the following: Noon to
10:30 P.M. on Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. on Saturday, and 2:00 P.M. to 10:30
P.M. on Sunday.
3. All operations of the festival, including machinery other than necessary
refrigeration units and the sale of alcohol, shall desist between the hours of 9:30
P.M. and 8:00 A.M.
4. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments, and playing of recorded music are
to be discontinued as of 9:00 P.M. each evening.
5. All activity on the site or clean-up activity off site shall be shut down by 11:00
P.M. All activities shall conform to the provisions of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code regarding noise.
6. In number, as determined by the Police Chief, uniformed officers shall be provided
on site during the operation hours of the event except that there shall be a minimum
of ten (10) security officers and one (1) supervision officer on site from 6:00 P.M. to
the close of the event on Friday, October 7, 1988, and from 2:00 P.M. to closing on
Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 1988. The contract for the officers shall
include a one half-hour period before and after the scheduled duty time for briefing
and travel time. Where there may not be a sufficient number of Huntington Beach
Police Officers, the applicant shall hire private security guards. The applicant shall
be required to meet with the Patrol Sergeant to ensure standard enforcement
between shifts.
7. Two (2) people from the Church shall patrol the adjacent surrounding neighborhoods
during the hours of the festival operation to prevent trespassing and littering, and
additional Church personnel shall monitor Springdale Avenue to deter patrons from
jaywalking to reach the carnival of parking lot.
8. An announcement shall be made in the Church to ask the parishioners not to park on
the neighborhood streets, and that workers at the event itself be encouraged to park
in the Lutheran Church parking lot.
9. The following traffic, circulation, and on -site parking provisions shall be made
during the event:
a. Barricades shall be placed at the intersections of Springdale Street and Brassie
Circle, Springdale Street and Orlando Drive, Heil Avenue and Bradbury Lane,
Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane, and Orlando Drive and Angler Lane. The
applicant shall provide, at their expense, uniformed police officers to man the
barricades at all times during the hours of operation at all locations except
Orlando Drive and Angler Lane, one (1) hour prior to the opening of the festival
to the close of each day (to be approved by the Traffic Engineer and Traffic
Division of the Police Department). Barricades shall be delivered and available
for placement one (1) day prior to the event.
b. Appropriate signs (temporary) for the direction of traffic and on -site parking
shall be provided by the applicant. Said signs, location, and content to be as
recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Department.
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c. The vehicular access off Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane shall be secured and
not used for ingress/egress to the site except for emergency purposes.
d. All vehicular ingress and egress to the site shall be via the Church driveway
located mid -block on Springdale Street.
e. Vehicular parking shall be prohibited on the driveway leading to Orlando Drive
so that emergency access will not be impeded.
f. Some additional temporary fencing shall be erected along Bradbury Lane to
close off any access from that street into the festival grounds.
g. Any refrigeration truck to be places on site shall be located as near as possible
to the intersection of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue to minimize noise from
the unit.
h. The police shall place barricades at the left turn lane on Orlando Drive to
prevent any turning into the Church property at this location.
10. All equipment and manpower required by Condition Nos. 6 and and 9 a. shall be
provided at the applicant's expense.
11. No structures, booths, etc., shall be erected on the site sooner than two (2) weeks
prior to the event, and all evidence of the activity (booths, rides, and other material
shall be completely removed from the site within two (2) weeks of closing of the
festival. All rental equipment shall be removed from the site within one (1) week of
closing of the festival.
12. The applicant shall provide professional clean-up crews to clear the adjacent streets
of trash and debris each evening after closing of the activity.
13. All trash, debris, and garbage, as well as special dumpsters, shall be removed from
the site within two (2) days of the closing of the festival.
14. Alcoholic beverage sales are subject to review and approval of the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board and issuance of a license.
15. In the event there are any violations of the foregoing conditions or any violations of
live safety codes, the festival conditions or any violations of live safety codes, the
festival activity will be terminated and not permitted to reopen.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE SEPTEMBER 5, 1988 STUDY SESSION BY
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
Michael Strange
Zoning Administrator
(4047h)
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