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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-18APPROVED ON 5/2/90 1 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 WEDNESDAY APRIL 18. 1990 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: USE PERMIT NO. 90-13 Herb Fauland Minutes of the April 11, 1990 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved as submitted. Applicant: Stephen L. Mac Gregor 606 Huntington Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit a 200 square foot addition to an existing two car garage with a non -conforming interior side yard setback of 2'-0" in, lieu of the code required 3'-0". The proposal also includes a 575 square foot roof deck above the garage. Location: 606 Huntington Street Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15301, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. This item was continued from the Zoning Administrator meeting of April 4, 1990 to allow the applicant time to work with the Public Works Department to resolve discrepancies in their conditions of approval. Herb Fauland, staff planner, reported that the request is to allow a 200 square foot addition to an existing two car garage. Staff stated that the applicant would not be in attendance at today's public hearing but that the Department of Public Works had revised their conditions. Staff stated that the project met all code requirements and recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED The applicant was not present. There were no persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 90-13 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL/USE PERMIT NO. 90-13: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the addition of two hundred (200) sq. ft. to an existing two (2) car garage with a non —conforming interior side yard 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 Use Permit No. 90-13 to add two hundred (200) sq. ft. to an existing two (2) car garage with a non —conforming interior side yard setback will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 3. The proposed addition of two hundred (200) sq. ft. to an existing two (2) car garage with a non —conforming interior side yard setback 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 13, 1990 shall be the conceptually 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 5. Low —volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 6. The Public Works requirements are as follows: a. Dedicate a 2 1/2 foot alley dedication and construct all Public Works improvements. 7. All proposed building walls setback at 2'-0" from property line shall be constructed with one (1) hour construction and no openings pursuant to Building Department requirements. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 —2— (5634d) 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 Use Permit No. 90-13 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-1 Applicant: Cheryl Lawrence, Board Member 7698 Ellis Avenue Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit the placement of a rolling wrought iron security gate. Location: 18561-18571 Edgebrook (Huntington Creek Condominiums) Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15301, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Herb Fauland, staff planner, reported that the request is to permit a rolling wrought iron security gate to be placed at the subject site. Staff stated that the Department of Public Works had reviewed that request and were recommending approval. Staff stated that the request meets all code requirements and recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED The applicant, Cheryl Lawrence, was present and spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-1 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The proposed revision does not constitute a substantial change. 2. The proposed revision does not change the use of the property. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 —3— (5634d) 3. The revision results in an improved development. 4. The revision does comply with all applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, and elevation dated March 22, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The proposed security gate shall not be used for ingress or egress of the residents/occupants of the condominium complex. 3. The Fire Department requirements are as follows: a. The security gates shall comply with City specification No. 403. b. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances and standards. 4. All building spoils, such as unusable limber, wire pipe and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. S. The Public Works requirements are as follows: a. The applicant shall restripe Ellis Avenue to provide a separate turn pocket for entrance into the condominium complex pursuant to Public Works standards and specifications. 6. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits for the security gates. 7. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Building Division and Fire Department. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-16 Applicant: Request: Location: Environmental Status: Raymond C. and Yu Fang Li 10162 Suntan Circle Huntington Beach, California 92646 To permit the addition of a family room with a 7'-6" rear yard setback in lieu of the code required 10'-0" pursuant to Section 9110.8 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 10162 Suntan Circle This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Section 15301, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 -4- (5634d) Herb Fauland, staff planner, stated that the request is to permit the addition of a single -story family room with a 7'-6" rear yard setback in lieu of the code required 10'-011. Staff displayed the site plan and photographs of'the existing residence. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the lot's unique shape and the fact that land related hardship findings can be supported. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Raymond Li, applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. Mr. & Mrs. Marty Schaefer were present to speak in opposition of the request. Mr. & Mrs. Schaefer expressed concern over the proposed addition's close proximity and that it would block the view from their backyard area. Mr. Robert Dow was present to speak in opposition of the request. Discussion ensued between the applicant, appellants, staff and the Zoning Administrator and various alternatives were presented. As no immediate solution was presented, the Zoning Administrator trailed the item to the end of the agenda and requested that the applicant and appellants attempt to arrive at a solution. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS LEFT OPENED Following review of the remaining agenda items, Conditional Exception No. 90-16 was brought back to the Zoning Administrator for review. The Zoning Administrator inquired from the applicant if he would be willing to have his architect redesign the addition with modifications to the roof height and design; specifically, the roof height should be reduced from 12' to 10' in height and the roof style be of a flat design. The applicant stated that he would be willing to revise the request and resubmit the proposal to the Zoning Administrator within a weeks time. Mr. & Mrs. Schaefer stated that they would be in support of the request if the suggested height and design modifications were made. Mr. Dow stated for the record that he was in opposition to the request to encroach into the rear setback even with the re -designed roof. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-16 WAS CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 25, 1990 BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE APPLICANT TO SUBMIT HIS REVISED REQUEST WITH MODIFICATIONS. USE PERMIT NO. 89-16 Applicant: Ocean Pointe Partners 520 Broadway, Suite 100 Santa Monica, California 90401 Request: One (1) year extension of time for Use Permit No. 89-16 to allow a three (3) foot interior side yard setback in lieu of the five (5) foot side yard setback requirement for single family dwellings in the Townlot Area. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 -5- (5634d) Location: Southeast side of Goldenwest Street between Walnut and Palm Avenue. Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15305(a), Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Herb Fauland, staff planner, stated that the applicant is requesting a one year extension of time of Use Permit 89-16 to allow a three (3) foot interior side yard setback in lieu of the five (5) foot side yard setback requirement for single family dwellings in the Townlot Area. Staff stated that the applicant is having some difficulty in obtaining the necessary permits from the City and therefore will need an extension of time. Staff recommended approval of the request subject to the conditions of approval for Use Permit No. 89-16. REQUEST FOR A ONE—YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR USE PERMIT NO. 89-16 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH ALL PREVIOUS FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO REMAIN IN EFFECT. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. USE PERMIT NO. 90-19 Applicant: First Christian Church of Huntington Beach 1207 Main Street Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit a one (1) day temporary outdoor event on April 28, 1990. Location: 1207 Main Street (Huntington Christian School) Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15304, Class 4, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986. Herb Fauland, staff planner, stated that the applicant is requesting permission to operate a one day temporary outdoor event on April 28, 1990 at the First Christian Church site. Staff stated that the request was in conformance with City codes and regulations and recommended approval subject to findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Ms. Francesca Becker and Ms. Jeanne Fowler, applicants, were present and spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 —6— (5634d) USE PERMIT NO. 90-19 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The temporary outdoor event 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 Use Permit No. 90-19 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated March 10, 1990 shall be the conceptually 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. The event shall not block any existing driveways. 4. A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the Huntington Beach Fire Department for approval (show table locations, tents, barriers, etc.). S. The applicant shall obtain all necessary Fire Department permits and comply with all provisions of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. 6. The applicant's request shall include necessary permits for balloons and temporary signs. 7. 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 five (5) days prior to the event. INFORMATION OF SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The event shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Codes, 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 No. 90-19 if any violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 —7— (5634d) 1 I THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1990. l t� Michael Strange, Zoning Administrator ZA Minutes of 4/18/90 -8- (5634d)