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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-25APPROVED 5/2/90 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1990 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBER: Herb Fauland MINUTES: The Minutes of the April 18, 1990 Zoning Administrator Meeting were continued to the meeting of May 2, 1990. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-16 Applicant: Raymond C. and Yu Fang Li 10162 Suntan Circle Huntington Beach, California 92646 Request: 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. Location: 10162 Suntan Circle Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15301, Class 1, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that this item was continued from the April 18, 1990 Zoning Administrator meeting. He said the applicant has submitted revised plans with the height of the addition reduced to 8'1" and the addition of a flat roof. He went on to say that a precedent had been set as three other homes on Suntan Circle had additions similar to the proposed request. He recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Shirley Schaefer, 10141 Signet, said she was pleased with the revised plans. She went on to say she would prefer not to see any encroachment into the rear yard setback; however, her main concerns regarding the height and roof type of the addition had been addressed in the revised plans. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. 1 �J CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-16 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-16 to reduce the rear yard setback from the code required 10' -0" to 7' -6" will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington beach. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 3. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, location of the existing structure, 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 classifications. The unusual configuration of the lot forces the structure to be setback further than other homes within the same tract. 4. The granting of a conditional exception is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-16 to reduce the rear yard setback from the code required 10' -0" to 7' -6" will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 6. The granting of the 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 April 25, 1990 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. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 4. The addition shall be limited to one story in height (nine feet -six inches from finished grade). ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -2- (5642d) INFORMATION OF 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. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO, 90-9/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-12 Applicant: Bonanni Development 5142 Bolsa Avenue, #103 Huntington Beach, California 92649 Request: To permit the construction of a three (3) unit, 9,192 square foot industrial building located within 150 feet of property zoned and general planned residential. The variance is to eliminate the code required 6'-0" landscape'planter along the rear property line. Location: 5622 Research Drive Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15303, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that this is a request to build a three (3) unit industrial building and that staff had worked with the applicant to eliminate concerns regarding parking, floor area, landscaping and the proximity of the adjacent high school. He said the issues have been mitigated and therefore recommended approval with findings and conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Ed Bonanni, the applicant, said he had worked with staff diligently to design a project that would work for both the City and his business. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 90-9/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-16 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -3- (5642d) r L FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-9: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the maximum 9,192 square feet industrial building within 150 feet of property zoned and general planned residential 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 maximum 9,192 square feet industrial building within 150 feet of property zoned and general planned residential is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 3. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed maximum 9,192 square feet industrial building within 150 feet of property zoned and general planned residential warehouse properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 4. The access to and parking for the proposed uses does not create an undue traffic problem. Adequate parking is provided on -site by limiting the office use to a maximum 1,304 square feet and the warehousing use to a maximum 8,093 square feet. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.90-12: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property including location and 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. The request to eliminate the 6' -0" landscape planter buffer adjacent to the residentially zoned and general planned school facility is warranted because an existing blockwall and open playing field provide an adequate buffer from the industrial use. 2. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-12 to eliminate the 6' -0" landscape planter buffer is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property right. Adjacent industrial development have been developed in a similar manner. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-12 will not be materially detrimental to the public health, welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classfications. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -4- (5642d) I 1 4. The granting of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-12 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 5. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 90-12 is sought and will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 10, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The total office area shall be limited to a maximum 1,304 square feet. b. The total warehouse/distribution area shall be limited to a maximum 8,093 square feet. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. Two (2) sets of revised -plans pursuant to Condition No. 1. b. Landscape and irrigation plans to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. c. Rooftop mechanical equipment plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed. 3. The Public Works requirements are as follows: a. Construct curb, gutter and sidewalk. b. Construct driveway a minimum 27 feet width radius type. c. Submit a grading plan and soils report. d. Pay all applicable Public Works fees. 4. All proposed signs require separate permits and shall be in compliance with Article 961 (Signs). 5. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 6. 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. 7. There shall be no outside storage of any kind. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -5- (5642d) 8. A Declaration of Protective Covenants for Parking shall be recorded by the property owner prior to issuance of permits or occupancy. 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. 9. 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. 10. All building spoils, such as unused lumber, wire pipe and other surplus or unusable material shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 11. The Fire Department requirements are as follows: a. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code Standards. b. Fire Extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department Standards. c. One (1) fire hydrant shall be installed prior to combustible construction pursuant to Huntington Beach Fire department and Public works standards. d. Address numbers will be installed to comply with Huntington Beach Fire department standards. 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. 90-9/CE NO. 90-12 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO, 90-16 Applicant: Jim Gossman 16852 Edgewater Lane Huntington Beach, California 92649 Request: To permit the construction of a maximum 6'-0" high blockwall located within the front yard setback. The proposed blockwall shall be setback 5'-0" from the front property line in lieu of the code required 15'-0". ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -6- (5642d) Location: 16852 Edgewater Lane Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, stated that this is a request to permit a block wall within the front yard setback and presented photographs provided by the applicant of other homes in Huntington Harbor which have block walls encroaching in the front yard setback. He went on to say that no comments had been received from the neighbors and therefore, recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jim Gossman, the applicant, said the proposed request was to allow more usable yard area and also for aesthetics. Mr. Joe Rosen, representing the Huntington Harbour Homeowners Association, was opposed to the request. He said the blockwall is not compatible with the area and that other properties with blockwalls encroaching into front yard setback were not approved by the Homeowners Association. He urged denial of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 90-16 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The construction of a blockwall a maximum 6'-0" in height at a five (5) ft. front 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 construction of a blockwall a maximum 6'-0" in height at a five (5) feet front yard setback is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 3. The location site layout and design of the proposed blockwall a maximum of 6'-0" in height at a five (5) feet front yard setback properly adapted proposed structure to streets, driveways and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. As designed, the structure will not cause any vehicular and pedestrian conflicts because adequate vision is provided with the five (5) feet setback of the blockwall. In addition, the proposed structure will be compatible with the existing single family neighborhood and surrounding area. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -7- (5642d) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated April 5, 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. 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. 90-16 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 90-17 Applicant: Sander Gelfand 1711 Shipley Lane Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit the construction of a maximum 6'-0" high blockwall located within the front yard setback. The proposed blockwall shall be setback 5'-0" from the front property line in lieu of the code required 15'-0". Location: 1711 Shipley Lane Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15305, Class 5, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, staff planner, reported that the request is to replace an existing wood fence with a block wall located within the front yard setback. He recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mrs. Gelfand, the applicant, requested a one (1) week continuance to allow time to discuss proposed plans with their neighbors. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN. USE PERMIT NO. 90-17 WAS CONTINUED WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF MAY 2, 1990. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -8- (5642d) ITEM 5' ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO, 90-6 Applicant: John Willman, Masco Corporation 5555 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, California 92649 Request: To permit the division of the existing Weiser Lock Building into two (2) separate buildings; building one (1) shall consist of a total 265,000 square feet and will be occupied by Weiser Lock, building two (2) shall consist of a total 453,000 square feet and will be occupied by United Parcel Services. Location: 5555 McFadden Avenue (Weiser Lock) 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 administrative review request was a condition of approval of Lot Line Adjustment No. 90-1 which was approved by the Zoning Administrator. Staff also stated that the request is to permit a warehouse distribution (UPS) use on site, located in building two. The existing Weiser Lock use will remain in building one. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions. The applicant, John Willman, was present and spoke in support of the request. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 90-6 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received, dated April 12, 1990, and the floor plans received dated January 25, 1990, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The applicant shall submit two sets of complete plans to be included in the subject files. 3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or final building permit approval, 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. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection of building permits or within twelve (12) months. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -9- (5642d) c. Lot Line Adjustment No. 90-6 shall be recorded with the County of Orange. 4. Any additional on -site use shall be subject to review and approval of an administrative review application prior to certificate of occupancy. 5. There shall be no outside storage of any kind. 6. All building spoils such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus of unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 7. Should a Traffic Impact Free be adopted by the City Council, the applicant/property owner shall be responsible for paying such fee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or final building permit approval. 8. The Fire Department requirements are as follows: a. Automatic sprinkler systems and stand pipe systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code standards. b. Provide fire hydrants on the east and west side of the building split pursuant to Public Works specifications and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. c. Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department standards NO. 415. d. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Department for approval, a Fire Protection Plan containing requirements of Fire Department specification No. 426 for both buildings.. 9. For industrial centers, freestanding signs shall identify name of center or major tenant only. All sign permits require separate permits. 10. The Public Works Department requirements are as follows: a. Construct sidewalk along Graham Street pursuant to Public Works standards and specifications. b. Submit a grading plan for review and approval if site work is proposed. c. Provide plans for review and approval which indicate water, sewer and fire service to each building. d. Construct all required Public Works Department improvements. e. The applicant shall pay all applicable Public Works Department fees. ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -10- (5642d) 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 Administrative Review No. 90-6 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON MAY 2, 1990 AT 1:30 PM. M c ael Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 4/25/90 -11- (5642d)