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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF'ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1991 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
STAFF MEMBERS:
MINUTES•
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
Scott Hess
Wayne Carvalho, Mike Connor
The Minutes of the March 11, 1992
zoning Administrator Meeting were
approved.
ITEM 1• LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO, 91-1
Applicant: Farhad Rezai
Coast Engineering
17931 Beach Street, #116
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Request: To adjust the existing lot lines between three (3)
existing parcels of Parcel Map 83-555. Parcel 3 will
be enlarged to match the approved site plan for
Conditional Use Permit No. 91-28 while parcels 1 and 2
will be reduced accordingly.
Location: 8052 Adams (Seabridge Village Shopping Center)
Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request had been
continued three times in an attempt to obtain copies of the
reciprocal access and parking agreements. He advised that staff has
received and reviewed the documents, and has determined that the lot
line adjustment would not impact the agreement. Staff concluded by
recommending approval with findings and conditions.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
The applicant, Farhad Rezai, was present and concurred with the
conditions of approval.
There were no other persons present and the public hearing was closed.
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 91-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. Lot Line Adjustment No. 91-1 will not create a nonconforming
parcel or non conforming yards. The parcels are all part of a
planned development with reciprocal access and parking.
2. Lot Line Adjustment No. 91-1 will not sever existing
structures on the two lots. There are no existing structures
on parcels 1 and 3 that would be affected by the lot line
adjustment.
3. Lot Line Adjustment No. 91-1 will not allow a larger
development than allowed by the code prior to the adjustment.
The lot line adjustment will not increase the number of lots;
and any new building will be required to comply with the
development standards of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT AND/OR
BUILDING PERMIT:
1. The lot line adjustment/plan received by the Department of
Community Development on December 18, 1991, 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. Authentic data on the bearings of the adjusted line shall be
shown on a plat map which shall be certified by the City
Engineer prior to recordation.
4. Said plat map shall be recorded with the County Recorder prior
to the issuance of a grading permit for the parking lot
improvements on the site. A copy of the recorded document
shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development
for the file.
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ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO, 92-12
Applicant: James Righeimer
17400 Brookhurst St. #102
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Request: To construct two (2) three-story, single family
residences with attached garages that have a
reduced -side yard setback (4" in lieu of 3')
pursuant to Section 9110.7(b) of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
Location:
609 and 611 Frankfort
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that a similar variance was
granted west of the subject property. Staff advised that the
reduced side yard was required to accommodate a, two car garage due
to the irregular shape of the lot. Staff concluded by recommending
approval with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Louie Hernandez, representing the applicant, was present. He
advised that due to the lot configuration, if the homes were
constructed where they would normally be placed, 25% of the lot
would be driveway.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO. 92-12 WAS APPROVED B
THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION
ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE
CALENDAR (10) DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
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THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH
OF APPROVAL. THE ZONING
TAKEN BY THE ZONING
PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN
1. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-12 for a four inch (4")
sideyard garage setback in lieu of three feet (3') on two
single family residential lots will not have a detrimental
effect on the general health, safety, welfare or privacy of
surrounding residences. The reduced setbacks are on either
side of the common property line of the two lots, and this will
not impact any other parcels.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-12 for a four inch (4")
sideyard garage setback will result in improved design and
utility of the project by allowing for two (2) car garages on
irregular shaped lots. In addition, the garages will have an
eighteen foot (18') setback from the alley which exceeds the
minimum setback requirement of seven foot six inch (7' 6");
this allows for two additional on -site parking spaces.
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3. The design of the two single family residences is compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood with variations in building
setbacks through the use of off -sets and/or architectural
features.
4. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-12 for a four inch (4")
sideyard garage setback 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
February 25, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout
with the following modification:
a. Both garages shall have a minimum eighteen foot (18')
setback from the alley; and shall include roll -up garage
doors with electric openers.
2. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working
drawings submitted for plancheck.
3. 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.
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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to
issuance of building permits.
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.
8. Per Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Section 9130.12, a 24-inch
box tree shall be planted in the front -yard of each lot. Three
(3) fifteen gallon trees may be substituted for one larger tree.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department.
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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. 92-12 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 92-8
Applicant: Rick Russell
18971 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Request: To permit an oil change operation in conjunction
with a car wash by the converting two (2) bays
within an existing four (4) bay detail building
to oil change bays pursuant to Sections 9730.58
and 9220.1(c)(A) of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code.
Location:
18971 Beach Boulevard
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to
convert two of the four existing "detail" bays for oil change
purposes. He advised that the change would not impact the parking
requirements and that there would be no exterior modifications
except for a six foot high masonry waste oil tank enclosure. Staff
recommended that the oil service be ancillary to the car wash and no
additional signage be permitted. Staff concluded by recommending
approval with findings and conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
The applicant, Rick Russell, 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.
Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, said he would approve the request
with added conditions for a three to four foot wide landscape
planter in the front of the proposed waste oil enclosure facing
Beach Boulevard and that the applicant work with staff to arrive at
a feasible way to block vehicular access at the westerly driveway
along Garfield Avenue except for emergency vehicles.
USE PERMIT NO. 92-8 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH
THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN
CALENDAR (10) DAYS.
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-8 for an oil change operation
in the detail center building in conjunction with a car wash
will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of
Huntington Beach as the oil change operation will be ancillary
to the car wash.
2. The establishment, maintenance and operation for an oil change
operation in conjunction with a car wash will not be
detrimental to the general welfare of persons residing or
working in the vicinity as the entire oil change operation will
be conducted wholly within the building.
3. The establishment, maintenance and operation for an oil change
operation in conjunction with a car wash will not be
detrimental to property and improvements in the vicinity of
such use as no exterior modification will occur except for a
six foot (6') high waste oil enclosure.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
February 14, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout
with the following modifications:
a. A minimum four foot (4') wide landscape planter shall be
provided along the waste oil tank enclosure.
2. The applicant shall meet with staff to determine a feasible
method to block ingress and egress on the westerly driveway
along Garfield. Fire access shall be maintained by either a
Knox box or removal bollards; no portable structures/signs are
permitted.
3 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.
4. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts,
equipment or trailers.
5. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
6. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with
existing structures.
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7. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working ;
drawings submitted for plancheck.
8. All conditions of approval on Conditional Use Permit No. 88-44
still apply.
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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use
Permit No. 92-8 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1992, AT 1:30 PM.
Scott -Hess -
Zoning Administrator
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