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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-08-29MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1990 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBER: Mike Connor, Herb Fauland MINUTES: The Minutes of the August 15 and 22, 1990 were approved as submitted. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1• COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 90-19 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 1. 1990 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: To permit the construction of the Huntington Street Beach Parking and Camping facility. Location: 21101 Pacific Coast Highway (seaward side of Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street) Herb Fauland, Staff Planner, reported that the item was continued from the August 1, 1990 Zoning Administrator meeting to allow staff to meet with the parties involved regarding the proposed construction of the beach parking and camping facility. He advised that Acting Director of Community Services, Jim Engle, requested the item be continued to a date uncertain as major issues had not been resolved. Staff concurred with that recommendation. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. No one was present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was continued to a date uncertain. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 90-19 WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. ITEM 2' USE PERMIT NO. 90-50 Applicant: Stylus Furniture 2703 Wardlow Road Corona, CA 91720 Request: To permit a Temporary Outdoor Event - Tent Sale, September 1-3, 1990 pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Location: 7225 Edinger Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is identical to a request made by the applicant for a tent sale that was held in June, 1990. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. The applicant was present and concurred with the conditions of approval. USE PERMIT NO. 90-50 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATION WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TWO CALENDAR (2) 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. 90-50 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated August 6, 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. Three (3) fire extinguishers shall be installed at locations approved by the Fire department. 7. A certificate showing proof that the tent is fireproof shall be presented to the Fire Department prior to installation of the tent. ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -2- (7130d) 8. The applicant's request shall include necessary permits for balloons and temporary signs. 9. 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. 90-50 if any violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 90-46 Applicant: Max Bonanni 6362 Heil Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit the Annual Festival/Carnival on October 12, 13 and 14, 1990 at Saint Bonnaventure's Church pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Location: 16400 Springdale Street Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for an annual festival at St. Bonnaventure's Church. He advised that there were no major problems at the previous years festival. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. Max Bonanni, the applicant, concurred with the conditions of approval. USE PERMIT NO. 90-46 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TWO CALENDAR (2) DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -3- (7130d) 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 City's General Plan of Land Use. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Prior to the event, the following shall be completed: a. All necessary electrical permits shall be obtained. b. 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. c.. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. The applicant shall apply to the Fire Department for a Fire Department permit at least seven (7) days prior to the event to allow for this inspection and to allow sufficient time for final documents to be issued. The applicant shall also submit, along with the application, a detailed site plan indicating fire lanes and booth, ride, and large equipment locations. The applicant shall meet with a Fire Department representative at the time of issuance of the permit to receive approval of the submitted site plan. The site shall be inspected for compliance prior to 10:00 a.m. on the opening day. d. Submittal of a written agreement from the Redeemer Lutheran Church across the street for the provision of one hundred fifty (150) spaces in addition to the three hundred eleven (311) parking spaces provided on the Church site itself. e. Prior to operation of any equipment used in conjunction with the amusement rides, the City shall be in receipt of State Certification and permits, showing inspection within one (1) year period, stating that the rides meet all requirements of the State Industrial Safety Division. f. The Church shall provide to the City a name and telephone number of a contact person with whom the local residents may make contact about any complaints they may have on the festival activities between the dates of October 12 through October 14, 1990. 1 ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -4- (7130d) 1 g. The Church shall distribute a letter to the affected residents indicating the contact persons's name and a map showing what streets will be barricaded. h. A Certificate to Operate shall be issued by the Director of Community Development. 2. The hours of operation of the festival shall be limited to the following: Noon to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. 3. All operations of the festival, including machinery other than necessary refrigeration units and the sale of alcohol, shall desist between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. 4. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments, and playing of recorded music are to be discontinued as of 9:00 p.m. each evening. 5. All activity on the site or clean-up activity off -site shall be shut down by 11:00 p.m. All activities shall conform to the provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code regarding noise. 6. Uniformed officers shall be provided in number as determined by the Police Chief, on site during the operation hours of the event except that there shall be a minimum of ten (10) security officers and one (1) supervision officer on site from 6:00 p.m. to the close of the event on Friday, October 13, 1989, and from 2:00 p.m. to closing on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 1989. The contract for the officers shall include a one half-hour period before and after the scheduled duty time for briefing and travel time. Where there may not be a sufficient number of Huntington Beach Police Officers, the applicant shall hire private security guards. The applicant shall be required to meet with the Patrol Sergeant to ensure standard enforcement between shifts. 7. Two (2) people from the Church shall patrol the adjacent surrounding neighborhoods during the hours of the festival operation to prevent trespassing and littering, and additional Church personnel shall monitor Springdale Avenue to deter patrons from jaywalking to reach the carnival or parking lot. 8. An announcement shall be made in the Church to ask the parishioners not to park on the neighborhood streets, and that workers at the event itself be encouraged to park in the Lutheran Church parking lot. 9. The following traffic, circulation, and on -site parking provisions shall be made during the event: ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -5- (7130d) a. Barricades shall be placed at the intersections of Springdale Street and Brassie Circle, Springdale Street and Orlando Drive, Heil Avenue and Bradbury Lane, Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane, and Orlando Drive and Angler Lane. The applicant shall provide, at their expense, uniformed police officers to man the barricades at all times during the hours of operation at all locations one (1) hour prior to the opening of the festival to the close of each day (to be approved by the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Division of the Police Department). The barricades at Angler and Orlando Drive as well as at Bradbury Lane and Orlando Drive and Brassie Circle and Springdale Street shall not be required to be manned. Barricades shall be delivered and available for placement one (1) day prior to the event. Barricades shall be twelve (12) feet in length, reflectorized, and have lighting equipment which is automatically activated at dusk. b. Appropriate signs (temporary) for the direction of traffic and on -site parking shall be provided by the applicant. Said signs, location, and content to be as recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Department. c. The vehicular access off of Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane shall be secured and not used for access or egress to the site except for emergency purposes. d. All vehicular access and egress to the site shall be via the Church driveway located mid -block on Springdale Street. e. Vehicular parking shall be prohibited on the driveway leading to Orlando Drive so that emergency access will not be impeded. f. Some additional temporary fencing shall be erected along Bradbury Lane to close off any access from that street into the festival grounds. g. Any refrigeration truck to be placed on site shall be located as near as possible to the intersection of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue to minimize noise from the unit. h. The police shall place barricades at the left turn lane on Orlando Drive to prevent any turning into the Church property at this location. 10. All equipment and manpower required by Condition Nos. 6 and 9 a. shall be provided at the applicant's expense. 1 ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -6- (7130d) 11. No structures, booths, etc., shall be erected on the site sooner than two (2) weeks prior to the event, and all evidence of the activity (booths, rides, and other material) shall be completely removed from the site within two (2) weeks of closing of the festival. All rental equipment shall be removed from the site within one (1) week of closing of the festival. 12. If a haunted house is provided in the same location as last year adjacent to the Rectory Building east of Springdale Street and North of Heil Avenue, a temporary fence acceptable to the Police Department, shall be constructed to control the crowds. 13. The applicant shall provide professional clean-up crews to clear the adjacent streets of trash and debris each evening after closing of the activity. 14. All trash, debris, and garbage, as well as special dumpsters, shall be removed from the site within two (2) days of the closing of the festival. 15. Alcoholic beverage sales are subject to review and approval of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and issuance of a license. 16. In the event there are any violations of the foregoing conditions or any violations of life safety codes or the festival conditions, the festival activity will be terminated and not permitted to reopen. 17. Parking lots shall be monitored by Church personnel. When a parking lot becomes full, a "Lot Full" sign shall be placed at the entrance to the parking lots. ITEM 4• USE PERMIT NO, 90-47 Applicant: S.S. Simon and Jude Church 20444 Magnolia Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Request: To permit the Annual Festival/Carnival on October 5, 6, and 7, 1990 at S.S. Simon and Jude Church pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 20444 Magnolia Street Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for an annual festival/carnival at S.S. Simon and Jude Church. The request has been reviewed by the various departments and there no negative comments were received. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. Mr. Jennings, representing the applicant, concurred with the conditions of approval. ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -7- (7130d) USE PERMIT NO. 90-47 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATION WITH FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TWO CALENDAR (2) 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 because use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments is prohibited after 10:00 PM and other related conditions. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 90-47 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan shall be the approved layout. a. Rides shall be located at the most westerly location of the grass area site, subject to review and approval of the Fire and Community Development Departments. 2. Prior to operation of any equipment used in conjunction with the amusement rides, the City shall be in receipt of State Certification and permits showing inspection within a one (1) year period, stating that the rides meet all requirements of the State Industrial Safety Division. 3. 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. 4. All Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements shall be met. 5. Beer and wine consumption shall be limited to a specified area which shall be roped off and controlled by church personnel. 6. Prior to issuance of a permit, a layout and circulation plan shall be approved by the Fire Department. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. 11 ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -8- (7130d) 7. Prior to issuance of a permit, appropriate signs (temporary) for the direction of traffic and on -site parking shall be provided by the applicant. Said signs, location and content to be as recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Department. 8. In a number as determined by the Police Chief, uniformed officers shall be provided on -site during the hours of operation. Cost of this Condition shall be borne by the applicant. 9. Barricades shall be placed along the north side of the property to create a minimum seventy-five (75) foot buffer adjacent to the residential properties. 10. Breakdown of stands, equipment, apparatus and rides shall be prohibited after 10:00 PM on Sunday. Breakdown of the wooden booths shall be allowed until 1:00 AM. 11. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments and playing of recorded music are to be discontinued as of 10:00 PM each evening. Speakers located in the Garden Dining Area will be permitted until closing hours each day and shall be in conformance with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance. Speakers shall not be directed towards any housing area. 12. The carnival, and all related activities, shall comply with all applicable sections of the Municipal Code requirements pertaining to the Noise Ordinance. 13. All operations of the festival, including tear down of machinery, other than necessary refrigeration units (if provided) shall be as follows: Rides All Other Operations Friday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 14. If a refrigeration truck is provided, it shall be placed as far away from residential property as possible to minimize noise. 15. The applicant shall provide for clean-up of the areas each evening after closing of the event. Clean-up of the site after 10:00 PM shall not include the use of any machinery or equipment that may disturb the residents in the area. All trash, debris and garbage, as well as special dumpsters, shall be removed from the site within two (2) days of closing of the event. 16. The applicant shall provide professional clean-up crews to clear the adjacent streets of trash and debris. This clean-up shall not commence prior to 7:00 AM each morning. ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -9- (7130d) 17. An on -site parking plan shall be submitted showing access to the number of spaces. The plan shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Division of the Police Department. 18. An announcement shall be made to parishioners requesting that they refrain from parking on neighborhood streets. 19. The Church shall provide Church personnel to patrol street parking areas (Magnolia Street and Indianapolis Avenue) to prevail upon those utilizing street parking to cross streets at the intersections. 20. In the event that there are any violations of the foregoing conditions or any violation of life safety codes, the festival activity will be terminated by any Police Officer, Fire Inspector or authorized personnel of the Department of Community Development. ITEM 6: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 90-33 Applicant: Mike and -Regina Conti 17522 Putney Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To permit an addition to an existing single family dwelling with a five (5) foot rear yard setback in lieu of ten (10) feet as required by Section 9110.8 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17522 Putney Circle Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for an addition to an existing single family dwelling with a five foot rear yard set back. He advised that the house is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. Due to the irregular shape of the lot (property is 86 feet deep), staff recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Regina Conti, the applicant, indicated that the closest portion of the addition to another property is 25 feet and therefore would not be intruding on the neighbors privacy. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 90-33 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH 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. [i 1 ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -10- (7130d) 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 applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional Exception No. 90-33 is sought and he will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. 4. 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. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-33 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 6. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-33 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. 7. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 90-33 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 August 2, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. All portions of the structure which encroach into the ten (10) foot rear yard setback shall be limited to one story in height. 3. 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. 4. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -11- (7130d) 2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. ITEM 5: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 89-264 Applicant: Pacific Coast Homes Property Owner: Huntington Beach Company Request: To permit the subdivision of two (2) single family residential lots into three (3) lots pursuant to Sections 9930.1 and 9110.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Location: West side of Island Bay Lane between Palm Avenue and Morning Tide Drive Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant is proposing to reconfigure two lots to create a third lot. He advised that a Coastal Development Permit would be required and therefore was recommending continuance to allow time to process the Coastal Development Permit. Public testimoney was taken at this time. Ray Byerley, representing Pacific Coast Homes, concurred with staff's recommendation and waived the mandatory processing time. He said the request to subdivide the two lots is to make the lot sizes match the existing neighborhood and construct homes on the lots compatible with homes in the neighborhood. A discussion ensued between Mr. Byerley, the Zoning Administrator, staff and local residents regarding their concerns. Due to the requested continuance of the item, it was decided to schedule a study session to mitigate concerns expressed by the neighbors. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 89-264 WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:40 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1990. Michael Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 8/29/90 -12- (7130d)