Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 02648 WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 1989 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers MINUTES: Minutes of the March 15, 1989 Zoning Administrator meeting were approved REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-7 Applicant: Pacific Coast Homes This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15305, Class 5(b), California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a five (5) foot rear setback in lieu of the required seven -and -one-half (7.5) foot rear setback for the garages of 21 homes located within Tract 13569 (Civic Center Tract) - 1900 block of Lake, Pine, and Park Streets (north of Utica Avenue). He stated that this application was previously heard by the Zoning Administrator on March 8, 1989, but due to insufficient location information of the project on the legal notice, the request had to be readvertized and reheard by the Zoning Administrator. He continued to state that staff is still recommending approval with same conditions. The public hearing was opened and Bill Holman, 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. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-7 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception 89-7 will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. The two -and -one-half foot relief from the rear setback is being made up in the front yard area. ZA Minutes 3/22/89 -1- (4573h) 2. 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. Up to a four foot grade differential exists between the proposed structures and the existing street. Moving the structures back two -and -one-half feet will take some of the building bulk away from the street. Additionally, the lots for which the variances have been granted are not as deep as a majority of the lots within the tract as a result of the realignment of Park and Pine Streets. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-7 is necessary to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-7 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The alley will be twenty (20) feet wide and in a worst case scenario, will have thirty (30) feet free and clear even with garages at a five (5) foot setback providing adequate Fire Department access. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 12, 1989 shall be the approved layout. 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. Those lots with a five (5) foot rear setback shall have an additional two -and -one-half feet added to the front setback. 4. 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. USE PERMIT NO. 89-11 Applicant: Patricia Huskins This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request for a one bedroom addition and a garage remodel to an existing duplex with a non -conforming garage setback (five feet in lieu of 7.5 feet) located at 609/611 18th Street. Mr. Rogers stated that staff is recommending approval. Mr. Strange asked staff if this request was setting a precedent for future development of this type in the alley. Mr. Rogers stated no. ZA Minutes 3/22/89 -2- (4573h) The public hearing was opened and Patricia Huskins, 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. 89-11 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The addition of a bedroom above a garage with a non —conforming setback 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. 89-11 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 March 1, 1989 shall be the approved layout. 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. 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. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-173 Applicant: WMF Designs, Inc. This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15315, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to consolidate Lots 33 and 34 of Tract 9879 into one lot located at 5702 and 5722 Buckingham Drive. He stated that the plan, currently in plan check, for this lot is for industrial purposes. He expressed that the action taken today is only to erase the property lines and a separate hearing will have to take place for the proposed project. Staff is recommending approval. The applicant was not present. ZA Minutes 3/22/89 —3— (4573h) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-173 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel 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 restricted industrial district 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: 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 March 10, 1989 shall be the approved layout. 2. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's water system at the time said parcel is developed. 3. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 4. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. 5. Compliance with all applicable City Ordinances. 6. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development. 7. The applicant shall file, through the Huntington Beach City Clerk's office, and have recorded with the Orange County Recorder's Office, A Covenant To Hold The Property As One Parcel in conjunction with the approved plat map. A copy of the recorded covenant and plat map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits on the subject property. 8. All vehicular access rights along Buckingham Drive shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator. 9. All existing driveways shall be replaced with curb and gutter per City standards. ZA Minutes 3/22/89 —4— (4573h) 1 10. A grading plan and soils report shall be required. 11. Driveways shall be a minimum of 27 feet in width and of a radius type construction. NOTE: Approval of this map does not imply approval of the proposed structures as shown on the map. A thorough plan check for the site layout will be performed upon submittal of the necessary entitlements for the Zoning Administrator's review. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE MARCH 27, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Mi hael Strange Zoning Administrator 4573h 1989 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZA Minutes 3/22/89 -5- (4573h)