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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-25 (7)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 02648 WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 25. 1989 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 88-65 Applicant: Pita Feast Inc. 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 for a "Pita Feast" Sandwich Shop in an existing retail shopping center located at 5942 Edinger, #104. He stated that the restaurant is 1,350 square feet and adequate parking is present and a restaurant is a permitted use in the C2 Zoning Classification. Staff is recommending approval. The public hearing was opened and Avi Datmer, applicant, spoke in support of the project. There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 88-65 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the restaurant 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. Adequate parking is present and a restaurant is a permitted use in the C2 Zoning Classification. 2. The granting of the Use Permit No. 88-65 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -1- (4431h) C 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 4. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on a site are properly integrated. 5. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic problem. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated December 16, 1988 shall be the approved layout. 2. 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. 3. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 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. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 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 88-65 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. USE PERMIT NO. 88-67 Applicant: Robert A. Gordon 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 add a second unit onto a lot. Existing structure is non -conforming as to setbacks on sideyard located at 606 18th Street. He stated that this is a 225 foot lot. The applicant must file and have approved a tentative parcel map consolidating the subject lots and recorded prior to final inspection. He stated that there is enough parking. He stated that the applicant submitted copies of an approved deck but did not have the deck being reviewed by the Zoning Administrator approved. He added that that the request meets open space requirements and the non -conforming setback does not show a safety concern. Staff is recommending approval. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -2- (4431h) ZA Minutes-1/25/89 Page 3 The public hearing was opened and Robert A. Gordon, 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. 88-67 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. The non -conforming setbacks do not appear to pose a safety hazard; b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The property is zoned and general planned to allow the proposed use. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 88-67 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 December 20, 1988 shall be the approved layout with the exception that the existing deck be modified to have a maximum square footage of 36.5 feet. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file and have approved a tentative parcel map consolidating subject lots. Said map 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 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. 4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 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. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -3- (4431h) J 8. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 9. The street and alley shall be improved to Public Works Standard. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 88-40/ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-23/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-447 Applicant: Pacific Coast Corporation This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 88-40. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to subdivide one (1) lot into five (5) lots and construct concrete tiltup industrial buildings on each (approximately 74,000 square feet total), located at 17852 Gothard Street. He stated that all properties stand on their own. Prior to occupancy of the first building, the subject properties shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement between the subject properties. He stated that the landscape and parking meet code requirements. He stated that the Design Review Board changed the front elevation on Building #5 facing Gothard Street. Staff is recommending approval. Jack Dempsey, representing the applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 88-40/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-447/ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-23 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: REQUIRED MITIGATION MEASURES FOR THE APPROVAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 88-40 1. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 2. 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. 3. If lighting is included in the parking lot and/or recreation area energy efficient lamps shall be used (e.g., high pressure sodium vapor, metal halide). All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage"onto adjacent properties. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 —4— (4431h) ZA Minutes — 1/25/89 Page 5 4. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a detailed soils analysis including tests for soil contaminants shall be prepared by a registered soils engineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works. 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. Should soil contamination be found, cleanup would be required prior to the issuance of any permits. Cleanup must be to Orange County Health Care Agency standards. 5. Existing mature trees on site shall be retained and incorporated into the site plan if feasible. Any existing mature tree that must be removed shall be replaced at a 2:1 ratio with 36" box trees which shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. 6. If foil —type insulation is to be used, a fire retardant type shall be installed as approved by the Building Department. 7. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a grading plan shall be submitted to the City's Department of Public Works. A plan for silt control for all water runoff from the property during construction and during initial operation of the project may be required by the Director of Public Works if deemed necessary. 8. Information on equipment or facilities which may generate air pollutants shall be submitted to the South Coast Air Quality Management District staff for their review prior to the issuance of a Certificate Of Occupancy for any use within the building. 9. If any hazardous materials are to be used on site, the business must comply with Chapter 1758 of the City's Municipal Code which requires any business that handles or stores hazardous materials, including waste, to inventory the hazardous materials on site and prepare a business emergency plan in case of an accidental release of toxic material. Additionally, all hazardous materials, including waste, must be handled and stored in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code. Waste oil is considered a hazardous waste. 10. An on —site qualified archaeologist shall monitor all major excavation activities. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, said archaeologist shall contact the Department of Community Development to discuss the scope of the work. 11. Should any cultural materials be encountered during the excavation activities, all activity shall cease and the archaeologist shall notify the City Planning Division to determine the appropriate course of action. 12. Should any human bone be encountered during any construction activities on the site, the archaeologist shall contact the coroner pursuant to Section 5097.98 and 5097.99 of the Public Resources Code relative to Native American Remains. Should the coroner determine the human remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted pursuant to State Law SB 297. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 —5— (4431h) ZA Minutes — 1/25/89 Page 6 13. During cleaning, grading, earth moving or excavation, the applicant shall: a. Control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving construction roads, or other dust preventive measures. b. Maintain equipment engines in proper tune. 14. During construction, the applicant shall: a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site, b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day, c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment, d. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts), e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. 15. Construction and grading shall be limited to Monday — Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-447 1. The proposed subdivision of one (1) parcel into five (5) parcels for purposes of industrial use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for light industrial allowing industrial buildings was placed on the subject property 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standards plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-447 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 December 21, 1988 shall be the approved layout. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 —6— (4431h) ZA Minutes - 1/25/89 Page 7 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Full street improvements along Gothard Street shall be constructed and dedicated to City standards. 4. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcels are developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcels are developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcels are developed. 7. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development. 9. All vehicular access rights along Gothard Street shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-23: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated December 5, 1988 shall be the approved layout with modifications described herein: a. The main entrance/exit drive onto Gothard shall have a minimum dimension of thirty-two (321) feet at the opening and taper to a width of twenty-seven (271) approximately fifty (50') feet into the project. b. The west elevation of building #5 shall be modified to eliminate the two southerly recessed painted panels and the northerly panel shall be replaced with a window. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a final parcel map subdividing the lots as shown in Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-447. Said map 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 -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. 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. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -7- (4431h) 4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 5. A planned sign program shall be approved for all signing. Said program shall be approved prior to the first sign request. 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. Said system shall be designed to extra hazard densities. 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. Each building shall have a separate fire service line. 11. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (2"). 12. The needed fire flow for the project is 3,500 gallons per minute. Public Works improvements shall provide for this flow. 13. The City water main shall be looped to Metzler. 14. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 15. Low —volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 16. 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. 17. Prior to occupancy of the first building, the subject properties shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement between the subject properties. 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 Community Development. 18. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 19. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a soils report and grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved. 20. All street improvements, -including street lights, shall be constructed to Public Works Standards, ZA Minutes 1/25/89 —8— (4431h) ZA Minutes - 1/25/89 Page 9 21. Hydrology and drainage patterns shall be approved by Public Works. 22. The on -site water system shall be constructed within vehicular travel ways and be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach. 23. The driveway off Gothard Street shall be a minimum of 32 feet in width and of radius type. 24. A restrictive covenant/agreement limiting the uses within buildings 1, 2, and 3 (as shown on the approved site plan) to conform with the parking provided shall be recorded on the property prior to occupancy of said buildings. Prior to recordation, said documents shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development and the City Attorney's office for approval as to form and content. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-23: 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. 4. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks, if applicable. 5. Landscaping shall comply with S. 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 6. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke these above entitlements if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. WAIVER OF FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-303 Applicant: Charles Hermansen This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15303, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a Waiver of Final Map for Tentative Parcel Map No. 88-303 approved by the Zoning Administrator on August 3, 1988. Charles Hermansen, applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. WAIVER OF FINAL MAP FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 88-303 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -9- (4431h) ZA Minutes - 1/25/89 Page 10 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. 88-28 Applicant: San Clemente Business Properties 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 permit a sales trailer and models (Reconsideration of entitlement approved on January 4, 1989), located at 4575 Warner Avenue. He stated that the revised site plan, floor plans, and elevations were received on January 18, 1989. Prior to the opening of the first model, the sales trailer shall be moved to the previously approved location as shown on the site plan. Roadways shall be improved and maintained clear at all times to Public Works and Fire Department standards. Roadway must be fully improved prior to the trailer being moved to the rear of the property. He also stated that the office shall be discontinued within thirty (30) days following sale of the last on -site unit. The sales office shall not be covered or expanded into a general business office for the contractor or developer. Staff is recommending approval of the reconsideration. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 88-28 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The revised site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated January 18, 1989 shall be the approved layout. 2. Prior to the opening of the first model, the sales trailer shall be moved to the previously approved location as shown on the approved site plan dated January 18, 1989. 3. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 4. Roadways shall be improved to Public Works and Fire Department standards and maintained clear at all times. All are designated fire lanes and shall be posted as such. Roadway must be fully improved prior to the trailer being moved to the rear of the property. 5. All fire and life safety systems shall be completed and operating prior to opening the models. ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -10- (4431h) ZA Minutes - 1/25/89 Page 11 6. 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. 7. 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. 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 ($1000) 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. 10. The sales office shall not 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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Administrative Review No. 88-28 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE JANUARY 30, 1989 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Michael Strange Zoning Administrator 4431h ZA Minutes 1/25/89 -11- (4431h)