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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 02648
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5. 1989 - 1:30 P.M.
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess
STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers
MINUTES: Minutes of the March 29, 1989 Zoning Administrator Meeting were
continued to April 12, 1989 due to Mr. Hess not chairing the March
29, 1989 Zoning Administrator meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-9
Applicant: Urban West Communities
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15311, Class 11, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to allow an addition to a
single family dwelling to encroach into the rear yard setback [seven (71) feet in lieu of ten
(10') feet] located at 17131 Englewood Circle. Mr. Rogers stated that the applicants
dwelling is situated on a knuckle lot and the property line runs around the back in an angle
which presents a hardship for the applicant. He also stated that there was adequate space
between the buildings to provide privacy and stated that due to these reasons, staff is
recommending approval.
The public hearing was opened. The applicant was not present and there was no one else
present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed
Mr. Hess asked staff if the open space meets code. Mr. Rogers stated yes.
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-9 WAS APPROVED BY THE ACTING ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-9 will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical
zone classification. Special circumstances applicable to the property differentiates
it from other properties in the vicinity.
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2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size
and shape, 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 rear property line cuts across at an angle from
the side yard property lines as a result of the property being located at the end of a
cul—de—sac.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-9 is necessary to preserve the
enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-9 will not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classifications.
There is adequate building separation between the subject properties.
S. The granting of a conditional exception 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 March 14, 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-6
Applicant: Urban West Communities
This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15311, Class 11, California
Environmental Quality Act, 1986.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to construct three (3)
models and a sales office for Tentative Tract No. 13527 located on Dora] Drive,
approximately 250 feet from Seapointe Avenue.
Jeff Butler, representing the applicant Urban West Communities, was present and spoke in
support of the request.
Mr. Hess recommended that a minimum of ten (10) feet of landscaping be required along
Doral Drive. He stated that it may result in the loss of one or two parking stalls.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-6 WAS APPROVED BY THE ACTING ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 14, 1989 shall be
the conceptually approved layout.
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 or opening the model's sales office for public viewing.
4. 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
(Tentative Tract 13527).
S. The sales office shall not be converted or expanded into a general business office for
the contractor or developer.
6.
The parking lot shall conform to Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code. (No parking spaces shall be within the ten (10) foot front yard setback)
7.
Prior to combustible construction, the access road shall be asphalt paved and a
minimum twenty (20) feet wide.
8.
One temporary fire hydrant shall be provided at the construction site at a location
specified by the Fire Department. Three hundred (300) feet of fire hose with nozzle
shall be attached to the subject fire hydrant.
9.
All streets leading to the models and parking lot shall be improved and signed to
Public Works standards prior to opening the models for public view.
10.
Driveway locations for the parking lot are temporary and shall be removed when
models are closed to public viewing.
11.
A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for approval.
12.
Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters,
and central heating units.
13.
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.
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3. Landscaping shall comply with S. 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Administrative Review
No. 89-6 if any violation of these conditions or of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code occurs.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-7
Applicant: WMF Designs, Inc.
This request is covered by Negative Declaration No. 80-18.
Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is a request to construct an
office/warehouse building (10,675 square feet) located at 5702 Buckingham Drive. Mr.
Rogers stated that the project is mainly a two (2) story office building and the request
exceeds the eight (8%) percent landscape requirement. He stated that staff is requiring a
covenant restricting parking provided.
Will Fesler, representing the applicant WMF Designs, Inc., was present and spoke in
support of the request.
Discussion ensued. Staff and the applicant discussed the major uses, size and number of
units which consist of four (4) tenant suites. The size and amount of parking spaces were
discussed and Mr. Hess recommended that full size parking spaces be intermixed with the
compact parking spaces in front of the building and configure the compact parking spaces
along the rear or side of the building. Mr. Fesler stated that this is not a retail center and
would not require the amount of parking required for such a use: Mr. Hess stated that the
problem is not the number of parking spaces but that all the compact parking is clustered
near the front of the building. Mr. Fesler expressed concern because he could not revise
the parking spaces without having to reduce the size of the building, unless the full
parking spaces could overhang into the ten (10) foot planter.
Mr. Hess suggested that this application be continued for a week in order to allow the
applicant time to apply for a variance to allow for six (6) parking spaces to encroach into
the front planter area reducing the planter from the required ten (10) feet to six (6) feet.
Mr. Hess also requested some other minor alterations. The applicant agreed with the
changes and this continuance.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-7 WAS CONTINUED TO APRIL 12, 1989 BY THE
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-177
Applicant: Charles V. Colstadt
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
two -and -one-half (2 1/2) lots into two (2) lots for residential development located at 317
California Street. He stated that the applicant has supplied a deed showing that it existed
prior to 1958. He stated that each lot, after the split, will consist of 30 plus feet and
staff is recommending approval.
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Charles V. Colstadt, representing owner of the land, was present and spoke in support of
the request.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-177 WAS APPROVED BY THE ACTING ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed consolidation of two and one-half (2 1/2) parcels into two (2) parcels
for purposes of residential 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 Oldtown Specific Plan allowing residential 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 PARCELS FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Community Development
on March 21, 1989 shall be the approved layout.
2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works
and recorded with the Orange County Recorder.
3. The corner radius and alley shall be 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.
S. 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 California Street, Detroit Avenue and the alley
shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by
the Zoning Administrator.
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10. A grading plan and soils report shall be required.
11. The alley and street improvements shall be constructed to Public Works standards.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE APRIL 10, 1989 STUDY SESSION BY THE
ZONI A I STRATOR.
Scott Hess
Acting Zoning Administrator
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