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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-16MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 — Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 02648 WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 16. 1989 — 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Thomas Rogers MINUTES: The minutes of August 9, 1989 were approved as submitted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: RECONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-12 (Denied at the August 9, 1989 Zoning Administratror Meeting) Applicant: Khdsrow & Aslan Zandieh 24582 Linda Flora Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Request: To construct an approximately 12,350 square foot auto repair center. Location: 17082 Palmdale Street Environmental This request is covered by Negative Declaration Status: No. 89-20 Staff reported that this request was denied at the August 9, 1989 Zoning Administrator Meeting and is now being reconsidered. Staff stated that the Negative Declaration in conjunction with this request was approved last meeting and that the applicant has revised their plans to address the City's concerns by moving the building for landscaping, to provide additional parking and to establish that the office area does not exceed more than ten (10) percent of the building in order to comply with the parking requirements. RECONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 89-12 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. The footprint of Building "B" shall be reversed so as to place proposed landscaping between the structure and Palmdale Street. b. West elevations for Building "B" shall be revised to be compatible with the west elevation of Building "A". ZA Minutes 8/16/89 —1— 5159h 1 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a parcel map consolidating the 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. 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. b. A Landscape Construction Set submitted to the Departments of Community Development and Public Works. The landscape construction set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which includes all proposed/existing plant materials (location, type, size, quantity), irrigation plan, grading plan and approved site plan, and copy of conditions of approval. The landscape plan shall be in conformance with Section 9608 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . The set must be complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 5. The office area shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the gross square footage of the buildings. NOTE: The restrooms as proposed do not count as office area. 6. "Should a Traffic Impact Fee be adopted by the City Council, the applicant/owner shall be responsible for paying such fee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or final building permit approval." 7. Any proposed freestanding sign shall identify name of center on major tenant only. 8. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 9. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 10. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches (211). 11. The driveway approach shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. 12. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 13. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 14. 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. 15. The building shall be constructed to an H-4 occupancy. ZA Minutes 8/16/89 -2- 5159h 16. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 17. Low —volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 18. 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. 19. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 18. All utility apparatuses such as but not limited to backflow devices and Edison Transformers, shall be prohibited in the front yard and exterior side yards unless properly screened by approved landscaping or any other method approved by the Director. In no case shall they be within the setback areas along Pacific Coast Highway. All such apparatuses shall be depicted on the site plan 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. 4. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks. S. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer. 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. 6. Automotive service and related businesses within industrial centers are required to provide a minimum of five (5) parking spaces per tenant. Additional parking may be required depending on the square footage occupied by the business. Parking shall comply with Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 7. The Planning Commission/Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Administrative Review No 89-12 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. USE PERMIT NO. 89-44 Applicant: Saint Wilfrid's Episcopal Church Charles Sacquety, Rector 18631 Chapel Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92646 ZA Minutes 8/16/89 —3— - 5159h Request: Temporary Outdoor Event - Fourth Annual "Renaissance Faire" on October 13, 14, and 15. Location: 18631 Chapel Lane Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15311, Class 11, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that this is an annual event which has occurred many times in the past with no reported problems. The Police and Fire Department has concurred e 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 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 July 20, 1989 shall be the approved layout. 2. The applicant shall obtain clearance from the Public Liability Claims Coordinator, Administrative Services Department, and/or shall provide a Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement to be executed at least three (3) days prior to the event. 3. All requirements of the Ordinance Code shall be met. 4. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. 5. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments, and laying of recorded music is to be discontinued as of 9:00 p.m. each evening. 6. All operations of the festival, including machinery (other than necessary refrigeration units, if provided) shall desist between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., including dismantling of booths. 7. If a refrigeration truck is provided, it shall be placed as close to Chapel Lane as possible to minimize noise from the unit to the adjacent residential neighborhood. 8. Alcoholic beverage sales are subject to the review and approval of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board, 9. A specific area shall be designated for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. ZA Minutes 8/16/89 -4- 5159h USE PERMIT NO. 89-34 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-35 Applicant: Walden Williams 519 8th Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: Use Permit - Remodel and addition to an existing single family dwelling with non -conforming setbacks (3 1/2 foot in lieu of a five foot side yard setback). Conditional Exception - Reduced rear yard setbacks for the garage and the dwelling. Garage: 3 1/2 feet in lieu of 7 1/2 feet. Dwelling: 7 feet in lieu of 7 1/2 feet. Zero foot side yard setback for the garage. Location: 519 8th Street Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15303, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Staff member, Thomas Rogers, reported that the applicant will require a parcel map to consolidate the lots prior to building, since the current/proposed structure rests on two lots. He stated that staff is recommending approval of the use permit for remodel and an addition to the applicant's existing single family dwelling and garage at a three (3) foot minimum side yard setback. He reported that staff is recommending denial of the conditional exception stating that the mandatory findings were not present to grant a variance. Specifically, no land -related special circumstances were present as the lot was regular in shape and had twice the minimum frontage and area for the Townlot zone. Additionally, other properties in the vicinity had been developed maintaining the required setbacks and that relief from those setbacks would be a special privilege. Therefore, staff is recommending that the plan be modified to show a seven and one-half (7 1/2) foot rear yard setback for the dwelling and garage and a minimum of a three (3) foot side yard setback for the garage. The public hearing was opened and Walden Williams, applicant, along with Bill Darnall, Mr. Williams traffic engineer, were present and spoke in support of the request. Mr. Williams stated that revising the plan to have the garage meet the required development standards would require the removal of a plum tree that his young son had planted many years ago. Bill Darnall, traffic engineer, discussed the proposed project stating that he believed that adequate area was provided for vehicles to enter and exit the subject garage.There was no one else present to speak for or against the request so the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 89-34 WAS APPROVED AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-35 WAS DENIED BY THE ZONING ADMINSTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS: FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 89-15 1. There does not appear to be exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the land, buildings or premises involved that does not apply generally to property or class of uses in the same district. ZA Minutes 8/16/89 -5- 5159h 2. The subject property can be fully developed within regular established setbacks; therefore, a conditional exception is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 3. Granting of Conditional Exception No. 89-35 would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon properties in the vicinity. 4. Exceptional circumstances do not apply that deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the same zone classifications. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO. 89-34: 1. The reduction of the side yard setback results in improved design and utility of the project. 2. The design is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Numerous structures within the vicinity have side yard setbacks of three (3) feet. 3. The proposed structure does not have a detrimental effect on the general health, safety, welfare or privacy of surrounding residents. 4. Variation in the building setback has been provided through the use of offsets and/or other architectural features. The proposed structure is set back well behind the minimum front yard setback of twelve (12) feet. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 89-34: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 7, 1989 shall be the approved layout with the following modifications: a. The rear yard setback for the dwelling and garage shall be a minimum of Seven and one-half (7 1/2) feet from the alley after dedication. b. The side yard setback for the garage shall have a minimum dimension of three (3) feet. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file and have approved a tentative parcel map to consolidate Lots 17 and 19 of Huntington Beach Tract, Main Street Section. The parcel map or plat map and notice shall be recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy of the recorded map or plat filed with the Department of Community Development prior to final inspection or occupancy. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, a grading permit shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 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. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 7. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. ZA Minutes 8/16/89 -6- 5159h 8. Since the subject property is located within the Historic Resources Survey Area, any demolition, modification, or reconstruction of the subject structure is subject to a 45—day review by the Historic Resources Board. No permits shall be issued until said review is completed. 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 alley shall be dedicated to Public Works standards. 4. Alley and Street improvements shall be constructed to Public Works Standards. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO THE AUGUST 21, 1989 STUDY SESSION BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. Michael Strange Zoning Administrator 5159h ZA Minutes 8/16/89 —7— 5159h