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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-02Approved 5/9/90 1 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1990 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBER: MINUTES• REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Herb Fauland The Minutes of the April 18, and April 25, 1990 Zoning Administrator Meetings were approved as submitted. ITEM 1• USE PERMIT NO 90-17 (continued from April 25. 1990) Applicant: Sander Gelfand 1711 Shipley Lane Huntington Beach, California 92648 Request: To permit the construction of a maximum blockwall located within the front yard The proposed blockwall shall be setback the front property line in lieu of the required 15'-0". Location: 1711 Shipley Lane 6'-0" high setback. 5'-0" from code 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 said that the item was continued from the April 25, 1990 meeting, at the applicant's request, to allow the applicant time to discuss the proposed blockwall with the surrounding neighbors. Staff indicated that the applicant was present to report the discussions with the neighbors. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. The applicant, Mrs. Sander Gelfand, reported that she had met with the neighbors and came up with a compromise to bring the wall down to an overall height of 5 feet. The compromise wall as agreed upon by the neighbors, would have a maximum height of 5'0" with pilaster blocks and concave radius a maximum of 46" in height. Mrs. Gelfand submitted a hand drawn blockwall elevation which indicates the compromise agreed upon by the neighbors and the Gelfands. I F�l Steve McClure, 1710 Shipley Street, who lives directly across the street, spoke in opposition to the request. He said they had agreed to a maximum 5' high concrete pilasters with the concave radius brought down to a maximum 42" in height. Lou Austin, 1706 Shipley Street, spoke in opposition to the request. He said he would like to see plans by a landscape architect rather than the hand drawn ones submitted by Ms. Gelfand. He also said he would prefer to have the overall block wall height dropped to a maximum 42" in height. C. Van Brakel, 1714 Shipley Street, spoke in opposition to the request. He said that there should not be a deviation to the zoning requirement relative to blockwalls located within the front yard setback. Virginia Muschetto, 1707 Shipley Street, said she is willing to work with her neighbor to come up with a compromise. She said her concern is that the wall may block her view down the street where her children play. Ron Walker, 1705 Aspenwood Lane, spoke in opposition to the request or to any wall proposed in the front yard setback. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator stated that he would deny the request as proposed because the evidence presented suggested that the blockwall was not compatible with the abutting.and surrounding neighborhood. USE PERMIT NO. 90-17 WAS DENIED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS FOR DENIAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. FINDINGS FOR DENIAL: 1. The construction of a blockwall a maximum 6'-0" in height at a five (5) feet front yard setback will 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 not consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -2- (5692d) 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 does not properly adapt the proposed structure to streets, driveways and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. As designed, the structure will not be compatible with the existing single family neighborhood and surrounding area because no single family home is provided with a blockwall located in the front yard setback.. ITEM 2: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO, 90-2 Applicant: RMG/ The Keith Companies Mr. Joseph Hartge 17961 Cowan Irvine, California 92714 Request: To adjust the property lines between Lot 10 and 11 of Tract 13210. Location: 6661, 6667 Carriage Circle Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15315, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to adjust property lines between two (2) lots in the Ellis-Goldenwest area. Staff reported that the lot line adjustment will not create any non -conforming yards, or zoning deviations from the development standards of the Ellis/Goldenwest Specific Plan. Staff also stated that all previous conditions of approval for the tract map and conditional use permit shall remain in effect. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. The Zoning Administrator reported that this was not a public hearing, however, asked the applicant if he had any comments. Joe Hartge, the applicant, agreed with staff's recommended conditions of approval. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 90-2 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 lot line adjustment will not create a nonconforming parcel. 2. The lot line adjustment will not create a nonconforming yard requirement. 3. The lot line adjustment will not sever existing structures on the two lots. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -3- (5692d) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The Lot'Line Adjustment received by the Department of Community Development on April 10, 1990 shall be the approved layout. 2. Monuments for the newly -established property lines shall be readjusted in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. A record of survey shall be completed to verify the location of the newly placed monuments. 3. Said plat map shall be recorded with the County recorder prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for the structure and/or structures upon subject properties. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for the file. 4. All previous conditions of approval for Tract Map No. 13210, Zone Change No. 87-12 and Conditional Use Permit No. 87-41, Conditional Exception No. 87-72 and Negative Declaration No. 87-34 shall remain in effect. ITEM 3• TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 89-398 Applicant: William & Victoria Coopman 17432 Ojai Lane Huntington Beach, California 92647 Request: To subdivide two and one-half (2 1/2) lots into two (2) parcels. Location: 628 loth Street Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15315, Class 15, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to subdivide two and one-half (2 1/2) parcels into two (2) lots. Staff stated one of the suggested conditions of approval would require the approval of a demolition permit for the existing structures on site prior to recordation of the map. Staff also stated that this request is not subject to the waiver of final map procedures and, therefore, a final parcel map would be required. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. Victoria Coopman, the applicant, was present and advised that a demolition permit had already been issued by the Building Division and concurred with staff's recommendation. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -4- (5692d) 1 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-398 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. FINDING OF APPROVAL: 1. The proposed subdivision of two and one-half (2 1/2) lots into two (2) parcels of land 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 Median Density Residential District allowing residential uses was placed on the subject property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of the proposed consolidation 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. 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 April 5, 1990, shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. 3. Tenth Street (loth) and the 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 parcel is developed. 5. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel is developed. 6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time said parcel is developed. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -5- (5692d) 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. Alley and street improvements shall be constructed to Public Works standards. 10. Submit a grading plan and soils report for review and approval to the Public Works Department. 11. All vehicular access rights along Tenth Street (10th)and the alley shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator. 12. The applicant shall submit a demolition permit for approval to remove the existing single family residence and detached garage prior to recordation of the final map. ITEM 4• COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 90-17 Applicant: Haydee V. Tillotson 15272 Bolsa Chica Road Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To demolish an existing single story -single family residence and construct a 4,325 square foot two (2) story single family residence. Location: 3242 Gilbert Drive (Gilbert Island, Huntington Harbour) Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15303, Class 3, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that,the request is to demolish an existing single family residence and construct a 4,325 square foot two story single family residence. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Haydee Tillotson, the applicant, agreed to the suggested conditions of approval. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 IM (5692d) 1 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 90-17 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) DAYS AND MAY ALSO BE APPEALLED WITHIN ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 90-17: 1. The request to demolish an existing single family residence and rebuild a new 4,325 square foot two-story single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 90-17 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed 4,325 square foot two-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 4. The proposed 4,325 square feet two story single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 18, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 3. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits for the improvements. 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 6. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -7- (5692d) [1 8. The Public Works Department requirements are: a. Repair and replace curb and gutter, driveway and sidewalk as needed. b. Water service shall be upgraded pursuant to Public Works standards. C. The applicant shall pay all applicable Public Works fees. d. Submit grading plan and soils report for review and approval. 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 90-17 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 5: USE PERMIT NO, 90-22 Applicant: John Turchin Burger King Corporation 17777 Old Cutler Road Miami, Florida 33157 Request: To permit a two (2) day temporary outdoor event on May 25-26, 1990. The request is to permit a 24-hour fundraising event consisting of an attempt to break a world record pogo stick jumping event. Location: 16331 Beach Boulevard (Burger King Restaurant). Environmental This request is covered by Categorical Exemption, Status: Section 15304, Class 4, California Environmental Quality Act, 1986 Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to permit a 24 hour pogo stick jumping fundraising event. He said the proposed stage for the event is 18'x 8' and will occupy two parking spaces. Staff stated that both Police and Fire Departments were contacted regarding the event and both departments have no concerns relative to the event. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 !M (5692d) 1 John Turchin, the applicant, reported that the Huntington Beach location was chosen out of all the stores in the Burger King chain throughout the country for the event. He said that Burger King is willing to work with the City and do whatever is necessary to provide a well organized event. He went on to say that the abutting property had agreed to allow overflow parking on their property if the need arises. Staff suggested that the conditions of approval include a letter from the abutting property owner authorizing the use of parking spaces for overflow parking and written authorization from the Police Department. USE PERMIT NO. 90-22 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. � 10•• •;• 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. 90-22 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 25, 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.). 5. 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. ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 ME (5692d) 1 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. 8. The applicant shall obtain all necessary Police Department clearance and submit written evidence for inclusion in the subject file. 9. The applicant shall provide written evidence of a parking agreement with the adjacent property owner regarding potential spill -over parking to be included in the subject file. 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. 90-22 if any violations 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 9, 1990 AT 1:30 PM. Y t t_� 5�t' Mic ael Strang Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 5/2/90 -10- (5692d)