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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-21MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 02648 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21. 1988 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers MINUTES: Minutes of the December 7, 1988 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: WAIVER OF FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-404 Applicant: Glenfed Development Corporation This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, stated that this is a request for a Waiver of the Final Map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-404 approved by the Zoning Administrator on November 2, 1988 located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Florida Street. The applicant was not present but there were no addition conditions of approval for the applicant to waive or approve. WAIVER OF FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-404 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-30 Applicant: Ocean Pointe Partners This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15311, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. ZA Minutes 12/21/88 -1- (4390h) Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a sales office for Tract 13625 located on 625 22nd Street. He stated that staff is recommending approval with conditions and a $1,000 bond. He also stated that this office is not to become a contractors office. Mr. Strange, Zoning Administrator, stated that this project will be reviewed in two months. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-30 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 December 6, 1988 shall be revised to provide a minimum of six (6) parking spaces. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. 3. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 4. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 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. 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. 7. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 8. 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 to guarantee compliance with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and the Huntington Beach Building Code. 9. No sales office shall be converted or expanded into a general business office for the contractor or developer. 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. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall stripe the parking lot so that it conforms to provisions of Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ZA Minutes 12/21/88 -2- (4390h) 4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Administrative Review No. 88-30 if any violation of these conditions or any provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-46 Applicant: Jim and Sally Likens This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a reduced dimension for the calculation of open space and the continuation of a five (51) foot rear setback in lieu of the required ten (101) feet located at 17541 Prescott Lane. He stated that the Board of Zoning Adjustments granted a variance for a third space on the garage and now would like to add an addition in the back which requires two variances. He stated that there is 1,400 square feet of open space. He stated that staff is recommending approval of the applicant's request with previous findings and conditions. He stated that there was one letter from a neighbor opposing the request. He stated that with the approval of this application the addition is to never become a second unit, the room is to be used for sleeping purposes only and that the structure in the tree (treehouse) be removed. The public hearing was opened and Mr. and Mrs. Likens were 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. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-46 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. That the granting of a conditional exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. Other similar requests have been granted where that rearyard encroachment is adjacent to an interior sideyard setback of only five feet. 2. That 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 classification. The subject lot is a reverse corner lot, therefore, the applicants rear yard property line is adjacent to the neighbor's sideyard property line. A five foot setback adjacent to interior sideyard is typical in RI lots. 4. That the granting of conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The addition is a single story and does not affect the privacy of the adjacent property. 5. That the granting of a conditional exception will not adversely affect the general plan of the city of Huntington Beach. ZA Minutes 12/21/88 -3- (4390h) 6. Granting of a reduction in the open space minimum dimension will not reduce the required total open space area (900 square feet). SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated December 1, 1988 shall be the approved layout with the following modifications: a. The opening between the proposed addition and the garage shall meet building division standards. 2. The treehouse along the exterior sideyard property line shall be removed prior to issuance of building permits. 3. 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. 4. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 5. No cooking facilities shall be permitted within the proposed facilities. 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 one (1) dwelling unit. 8. 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 proposed recreation room will not be used for sleeping purposes. Said letter shall be approved by the City Attorney as to form prior to recordation. 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. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-49 Applicant: Mark and Cheryle Browning This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5, California ENvironmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to convert an existing garage into a family room and construct a new garage with an eighteen (181) foot front yard setback in lieu of the required twenty-two (22') foot setback located at 16771 Roosevelt Lane. He stated that due to the special circumstances applicable to the subject property and the strict application of the zoning ordinance depriving the subject property of privileges and the subject property is on a private street with sidewalks, an eighteen foot setback will provide a drive of 23 feet to the curb. He also stated that an additional one foot, dedicated by the applicant, was required by the city for the ultimate right-of-way and this makes it difficult for the applicant to fully develop the subject property. ZA Minutes 12/21/88 -4- (4390h) The public hearing was opened and Mr. and Mrs. Browning, applicants, were present and spoke in support of the request. There was no one else to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 88-49 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. That the granting of a conditional exception will not adversely affect the general plan of the city of Huntington Beach. 2. That the granting of a conditional exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. Other similar requests have been granted with a reduced driveway length provided that a roll -up door was utilized. 3. That the granting of a conditional exception is necessary to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. That 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 classification. The subject property is on a private street without sidewalks. A 18 foot setback will actually provide a drive of 23 feet to the curb. 5. That the granting of conditional exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 6. An additional one foot was required by the city for the ultimate right-of-way. This additional one foot makes it difficult for the applicant to fully develop the subject property. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated November 29, 1988 shall be the approved layout. 2. Two automotive roll -up garage doors shall be installed at the entrance to the two required enclosed parking spaces. 3. The existing garage doors shall be replaced with a wall to building division standards. 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. The proposed structure shall be architecturally compatible with existing structure. 6. A grading plan shall be reviewed and approved by Public Works prior to the issuance of building permits. ZA Minutes 12/21/88 -5- (4390h) 7. Low —volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 8. 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. 9. 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. USE PERMIT NO. 88-55 Applicant: Federal Express Corporation 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 and operate a six (61) foot by ten (10') foot Federal Express drive —through booth in the existing retail center located at 7225 Edinger — B-11. He stated that the applicant meets all parking and code requirements and staff is recommending approval. The public hearing was opened and Dave Bullen, representing the applicant, 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. 88-55 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 No. 88-55 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 19, 1988 shall be modified to depict the following: a. The parking analysis on the site plan shall read as follows: ZA Minutes 12/21/88 —6— (4390h) SUITES Home Express 52,800 sq. ft. at 1/200= 264 Al Floor Plex Carpets 2,640 sq. ft. 1/500= 5.3 A2 Southwestern 2,694 sq. ft. 1/500= 5.4 A3 Whirlpool Kitchens 8,950 sq. ft. 1/500= 17.9 B 1, 2 Fine Finish 2,250 sq. ft. 1/500= 4.5 B3 Framemakers 1,100 sq. ft 1/200= 5.5 B 4,5 Simmons Mattress 2,200 sq. ft. 1/500= 4.4 B6 3 Day Blinds 1,100 sq. ft. 1/500= 2.2 B7 Stylus Furniture 4,400 sq. ft. 1/500= 8.8 TOTAL REQUIRED 318 Spaces TOTAL PROVIDED 349 Spaces PARKING SURPLUS 31 Spaces (Includes 97 compact and 6 handicapped spaces) b. References to exempt floor area shall be removed. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for the file. 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 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. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that future uses within the center will not exceed the parking provided on site. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE JANUARY 2, 1989 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. i hael Strange Zoning Administrator ZA Minutes 12/21/88 —7— (4390h)