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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-26MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 02648 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26. 1988 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers MINUTES: Minutes of the October 19, 1988 meeting were approved. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-41 Applicant: Rufus L. Turner This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Class 5, Section 15305, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to allow the off -site landscaping of 4,560 sq. ft. to be credited towards the required eight percent (8%) of the net site area (3,424) sq. ft., and to allow a seven (7) ft. high fence at 17552 Goldenwest Street. He stated that the applicant is taking an area that belongs to the city and applying eight percent (8%) requirement. The applicant has agreed to provide a contract to landscape maintain the area. The fence is a perimeter rod iron fence. Staff is recommending approval of the request. Mr. Strange, Zoning Administrator, asked staff if there were any letters of opposition submitted to the City against this request. Staff stated no. The public hearing was opened and Rufus Turner was present and spoke in support of the request stating that the plan reflected recommendations made by the Design Review Board. There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. Mr. Strange asked staff if the Design Review Board suggested any additional conditions. Mr. Rogers stated that a materials pallet had to be submitted and approved by the Design Review Board. ZA Minutes 10/26/88 -1- (4206h) CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-41 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. 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. The property sets back thirty feet from public streets on both sides. The thirty foot buffer will be landscaped and maintained by the applicant meeting the intention of the landscaping requirements. 2. A seven foot fence is required to maintain security for the nursery. The fence is to be constructed of wrought iron thus allowing visibility into the site. 3. The granting of a Conditional Exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 88-41 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 5. The granting of the Conditional Exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 6. 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 October 10, 1988 shall be the approved layout. 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. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit and have approved by the City Attorney an agreement to maintain the thirty foot landscaping buffer adjacent to Goldenwest Street and Slater Avenue. 5. On —site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. ZA Minutes 10/26/88 —2— (4206h) 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 (27') 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. 15. A grading plan shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Public Works. All drainage and/or hydrology is subject to Public Works review and approval. 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 Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Conditional Exception No. 88-41 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-25 Applicant: Newcomb Development This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 82-2. ZA Minutes 10/26/88 -3- (4206h) 1 1-1 Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a temporary occupancy for a sales office and two (2) models located on 430 Lake Street. He stated that there is currently a trailer there which was previously approved by the Zoning Administrator. He stated that the parking will be down underneath with an elevator to take customers up to the office. Staff stated that the trailer must be removed within two weeks of opening the new office. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Mary Borgia, representing Newcomb Development, was present and spoke in support of the project. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-25 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 21, 1988 shall be the approved layout. 2. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 3. 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. 4. All Fire Department conditions for the subject models shall be met prior to temporary occupancy. 5. The existing sales trailer shall be removed within two weeks of occupancy of the models and sales office. 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. 9. The office use shall be discontinued within thirty (30) days following sale of the last on -site unit. A cash bond of one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be posted with the city for the sales office and for each model home to guarantee compliance with all provisions of this code and the huntington Beach Building Code. Such model homes shall only serve the tract specified in the administrative review application. 10. The administrative review permit may be subject to review by the Zoning Administrator one (1) year after issuance to insure compliance with all city codes. 11. No sales office shall be converted or expanded into a general business office for the contractor or developer. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: ZA Minutes 10/26/88 -4- (4206h) 1 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 Administrative Review No. 88-25 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE OCTOBER 31, 1988 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Michael Strange Zoning Administrator (4206h) ZA Minutes 10/26/88 —5— (4206h)