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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-18MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1990 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBER: Herb Fauland, Mike Connor MINUTES: The Minutes of the July 11 were continued to the Zoning Administrator Meeting of July 25, 1990. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 89-26/ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME Applicant: Albert L. & Patricia A. Castellano Request: A reduced exterior sideyard setback (8 foot 4 inches in lieu of 10 feet) Location: 7541 Danton Circle Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the project was approved by the Zoning Administrator on June 21, 1989. Staff advised that the applicant was not able to act on the permit due to a serious illness and death in the family. Staff recommended approval of a one year extension of time. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 89-26/ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO. 90-32 Applicant: Lien T. Vu Request: Annual Twenty One (21) Day Tent Sale from July 21, 1990 through August 10, 1990, pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7738 Edinger Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for an annual tent sale. He advised that the request had been reviewed by Public Works, Fire Department & Building Division and standard conditions of approval were added. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. The applicant, Mr. Vu, concurred with the conditions of approval and urged approval 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. 90-32 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 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. 90-32 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated June 18, 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. Fire access lanes shall be a minimum with of (20) twenty feet. 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 - 7/18/90 -2- (6701d) 17. 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. All parking shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet from the proposed tent. 9. The proposed tent shall be of fire retardant material. Proof of Certification shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to the tent's installation on the site. 10. The proposed tent shall be secured against collapsing to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. 11. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted in conspicuous locations. 12. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in number and locations specified by the Fire Department. 13. A minimum of two (2) exits shall be provided and maintained. 14. Stand by personnel shall be on site to safeguard premises. 15. An overnight security guard shall be provided to protect merchandise left overnight. 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. 90-32 if any violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 90-23 IN CONJUNCTION WITH USE PERMIT 0-30 Applicant: Philip Talbert/Scott Sackin Request: To permit reduced front and rear setbacks and reduced open space dimensions and a six (6) foot block wall two (2) feet from the front property line. Location: 326 Crest Avenue ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -3- (6701d) 11 1 Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request was to construct a 3,230 square foot single family residence, with conditional exceptions (variances) to front and rear setbacks and open space dimensions. The use permit is a request to construct a six (6) foot high wall set back two (2) feet from the front property line. Staff concurred with the variance request with the exception of the lattice over the planter in the front yard. Staff recommended that it should be pushed back to a ten (10) foot setback or eliminated. Staff recommended denial of the Use Permit for the wall as it was not compatible with the neighborhood. As an alternive, staff recommended a five (5) foot setback for the use permit request. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Talbert, the applicant, advised that the lot on Crest Avenue was on a curve and was a restrictive building site. He felt that the lot should be considered the same as a corner lot which would allow the six foot wall. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 90-23/USE PERMIT NO. 90-30 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FINDINGS AND REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO ALLOW A SIX FOOT (6) HIGH WALL AT THREE FEET (3) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE AND TO ALLOW THE LATTICE COVER AS PROPOSED. 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 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 Conditional Exception (variance) No. 90-23 in conjunction with Use Permit No. 90-30 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. 4. Granting of reduction in open space minimum dimension and minimum open space area will not reduce the required total open space area (900 Square Feet). ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 Irle (6701d) 5. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or 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 classifications. 6. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-23 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 7. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-23 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 8. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-23 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 9. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional Exception No. 90-23 is sought and he will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. 10. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 0 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 22, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Revised site plan floor plans and building elevations shall be submitted to the Planning Division depicting the modifications described herein: a. Building elevations shall be revised to match the approved floor plans. b. The six (6') foot privacy wall shall be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from the front property line. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a parcel map consolidating lots 2 and 4 of Block 810 of the Wesley Park Tract. Said map shall be recorded with the County of Orange Recorder prior to final inspection and a copy of the recorded map submitted to the Department of Community Development for inclusion in the entitlement file. 4. "Any oil wells (active, idle, abandoned, etc) on property to be dedicated to the City shall be abandoned pursuant to Fire Department standards by the property owner, at the cost of the property owner, prior to City Acceptance of such property." ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -5- (6701d) 1 5. "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." 6. 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. 7. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 9. Per Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Section 9960.2(f)(6), a 30-inch box tree shall be planted in the front yard of the lot and in the exterior side yard of the corner lot as provided in the Street Tree Standards adopted by the City of Huntington Beach. A 36-inch box tree may be substituted, if a 30-inch box tree is unobtainable. 10. All curbs, gutters, sidewalks and one-half of the alley shall be constructed to Public Works standards. 11. A two (2') foot six (6") inch alley dedication shall be required along the rear property line. 12. All alley approaches shall be constructed to Public Works standards. 13. All standing pipes in the public right-of-way shall be removed to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. 14. A grading plan and soils report shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works. 15. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plan check. 16. A landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works for the area between the front sidewalk and the privacy wall. 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. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -6- (6701d) 5. 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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Exception No. 90-23 in conjunction with Use Permit No. 90-30 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 90-38 Applicant: Harry T. MacDonald & Associates Request: To permit the placement of two temporary classrooms approximately twenty feet on school district property and twenty feet on city property. Location: 9300 Indianapolis Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to permit the placement of two temporary classrooms. He stated that school district projects typically are not reviewed by the City but since the structures would be partially on City property it requires a use permit. All building permits will be issued by the Office of the State Architect. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. David Ydeen, representing the applicant, reported that the structure is approved by the State of California and the State assumes all responsibility. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 90-38 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 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. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -7- (6701d) 1 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 90-38 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. 4. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 5. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on site are properly integrated. 6. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic problem. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 2, 1990, 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. Four (4) sets of landscape and irrigation plans to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. b. A Landscape Construction Set shall be 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 and of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . The set must be complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection/within twelve (12) months. 4. The following Design Review Board recommendations shall be incorporated into the project: a. Submittal and approval of a landscape plan showing landscape treatment along the northside of the structure. b. Break up of horizontal facade with two (2) inch battens. c. Color shall reflect existing structures. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 om (6701d) d. Applicant shall coordinate any construction on city property with the Department of Public Works to ensure corrective grading work is accomplished to prevent any drainage problems that may arise. 5. Fire extinguishers shall be installed and locations specified by the Fire Department. 6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 10. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 11. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plan check. 12. This Use Permit shall expire five (5) years from the date of its approval unless it is extended by the Zoning Administrator. 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. 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. 5. Landscaping shall comply with Section 9608 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 6. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 90-38 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -9- (6701d) ITEM NO 5' CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-29 Applicant: Ms. Kathleen Weiss Request: To permit the construction of a single family dwelling which exceeds maximum site coverage and floor area ratio. Location: 220 Tenth Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported the request was originally approved under the standard plan check process however a discrepancy was discovered between the site plan and grading plan after construction of the basement had been completed. This has resulted in the variance request to exceed the maximum site coverage by 1.5 percent and floor area ratio by 52 square feet. The additional floor area would be added in the 7 foot wide crossover from the residence to the garage. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Lou Hernandez, the architect, was present and urged approval of the request. There were not other persons to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-29 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 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 Conditional Exception No. 90-29 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. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No.90-29 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -10- (6701d) 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-29 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 6. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-29 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. 7. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional Exception No. 90-29 is sought and he will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. 8. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 6, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. "Any oil wells (active, idle, abandoned, etc) on property to be dedicated to the City shall be abandoned pursuant to Fire Department standards by the property owner, at the cost of the property owner, prior to City Acceptance of such property." 3. "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." 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. 8. Per Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Section 9960.2(f)(6), a 30-inch box tree shall be planted in the front yard of each lot and in the exterior side yard of each corner lot as provided in the Street Tree Standards adopted by the City of Huntington Beach. A 36-inch box tree may be substituted, if a 30-inch box tree is unobtainable. 9. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plan check. ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -11- (6701d) I 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 this Conditional Exception No. 90-29 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:05 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON JULY 25, 1990. Michael Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 7/18/90 -12- (6701d)