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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1990 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange
STAFF MEMBER: Mike Connor
MINUTES: The Minutes of the October 10, 1990 Zoning
Administrator Meeting were approved as
submitted.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
ITEM1: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 90-327
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Request: To subdivide one
to Sections 9220
Ordinance Code.
Location: 7491 Center Ave.
industrial parcel into two pursuant
and 9530.02 of the Huntington Beach
Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the northeast portion of
the property will be incorporated in the Gothard Street realignment
and the south portion of the parcel will be set aside for future
development. Staff recommended approval with findings and
conditions of approval.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-327 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.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed subdivision of two (2) parcels for purposes of
industrial use in compliance with the size and shape of
property necessary for that type of development because the
proposed parcels exceed the minimum lot frontage and minimum
parcel size.
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 Mixed Use
District allowing industrial buildings was placed on the
subject property. The proposed project would help to
encourage industrial development and broaden the City's
economic base.
4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and
improvement features of the proposed subdivision 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. The proposed project meets all minimum standards
of the code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 90-327 received by the Department
of Community Development on September 11, 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. Water supply shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's water system at the time said parcel(s) is/are
developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said
parcel(s).
4. Sewage disposal shall be through the City of Huntington
Beach's sewage system at the time said parcel(s) is/are
developed (if such systems exist within 200 feet of said
parcel(s).
5. Fire hydrants shall be placed in number and at locations
required by the Fire Department.
6. All utilities shall be installed underground at the time
said parcel(s) is/are developed.
7. The development shall comply with all applicable City
Ordinances.
8. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the
Department of Community Development.
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9. All vehicular access rights along Mcfadden and Center
Avenues shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach
except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Access locations to Parcel 1 shall be determined at the
time the parcel is developed and shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works.
ITEM 2: DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO 90-26
Applicant City of Huntington Beach
Request: To expand the desiltation basin for Lake Huntington.
Location: Huntington Central Park
Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to expand a
small desiltation basin by the Department of Public Works to provide
greater volume. The purpose for the desiltation basin is to remove
all silt from runoff water prior to the water entering Lake
Huntington. He advised that the request had been reviewed by all
appropriate agencies and that no comments were received. The
Environmental Review Committee reviewed the request and recommended
approval with mitigation measures. Staff concurred with their
recommendation.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
There were no persons present to speak for or against the request
and the public hearing was closed.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 90-26 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.
1. During cleaning, grading, earth moving or excavation, the
applicant shall:
a. Control fugitive dust by regular watering, paving
construction roads, or other dust preventive measures.
b. Maintain equipment engines in proper tune.
2. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where
vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving
the site,
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b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is
completed for.the day,
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction
equipment/
d. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high
ozone days (first stage smog alerts),
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
3. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to
8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and
Federal holidays.
4. Prior to initiation of construction, police and fire
departments shall be notified and the departments shall be
kept informed about duration and extent of construction
throughout the process.
5. Public Works Department shall provide alternate routes for
traffic during the construction phase, if necessary.
Adequate signage shall be provided to warn motor vehicles,
bicyclists and pedestrians of construction.
6. Any weak or compressible silt soils shall be removed and
disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them
prior to the construction of the earthen berm and weir for
Lake Huntington.
7. Hydroseed with straw stabilization shall be placed in areas
as designated on plans dated received June 25, 1990.
8. All waste materials removed from the desiltation basin shall
be disposed of at an offsite facility equipped to handle them.
9. Mitigation Measures recommended in the Geotechnical Report
prepared by Converse Consultants dated May 18, 1989 shall be
implemented.
10. Should any cultural materials be encountered during the
initial site survey or during grading and excavation
activities, all activity shall cease and the archaeologist
shall determine the appropriate course of action.
11. Should any human bone be encountered during any construction
activities on the site, the archaeologist shall contact the
coroner pursuant to Section 5097.98 and 5097.99 of the Public
Resources Code relative to Native American Remains. Should
the coroner determine the human remains to be Native
American, the Native American Heritage Commission shall be
contacted pursuant to State Law SB 297.
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ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO, 90-59
Applicant: William Farmer
Request: To permit a second story addition to an existing
non -conforming house pursuant to Section 9652(c) of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that there is an existing
residence on the property which was relocated in the forty's. He
said the property has non -conforming setbacks with one portion of
the property at 3' 6" from the property line and another portion at
4' 6". The request is to permit an 850 square foot second story
addition above the existing portion of the residence which is 4' 6"
from the property line. Staff reported that the existing garage is
non -conforming due to a 3' setback and that the Department of Public
Works requested a 2 1/2 foot alley dedication. Staff recommended
approval with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
William Farmer, the applicant, was present and concurred with the
conditions of approval.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO. 90-59 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.
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 Use Permit No. 90-59 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.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
October 17, 1990 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any
changes in building height, floor..area,:setbacks, building
elevations or -open space are proposed as a result of the plan
check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the
Zoning Administrator has reviewed and approved the proposed
changes. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to
require that an amendment to the original entitlement be
processed if the proposed changes are of a substantial nature.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall file
a parcel map or parcel map waiver request to consolidate Lots
19 & 21 of Tract 1028. The parcel map or plat map and notice
shall be recorded with the Orange County Recorder and a copy of
the recorded map or plat filed with the Department of Community
Development prior to final inspection or occupancy.
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.
5. 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.
6. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
10. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall
dedicate two and one half (2 1/2) feet along the north side of
the property for alley purposes.
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11. All public utility meters that lie within the alley dedication
shall be relocated.
12. All conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all
working drawings submitted for plancheck.
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 Use
Permit No. 90-59 if any violation of these conditions of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:50 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON
OCTOBER 24, 1990.
Michael Strange
Zoning Administrator
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