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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-20MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Connor, Mike Strange MINUTES: The Minutes of the February 27, 1991 and March 13, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meetings were approved as submitted by former Zoning Administrator, Mike Strange. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1• TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 90-338 Applicant: Gerhard L. Schlutz 13342 Cedar Street Westminster, CA 92683 Request: To subdivide one parcel into two (2) parcels pursuant to Sections 9110.2 and 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7932 Rhine Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the owner of the property is requesting the subject lot be subdivided. Staff noted that the request was continued from the January 16, 1991 Zoning Administrator meeting to allow the applicant sufficient time to acquire an easement across the front of the property to Rhine Circle. Staff advised that action on the request will require an environmental assessment and conditional exception for a flag shaped lot (reduced lot width and size). Staff concluded by recommending referral to the Planning Commission after submittal of the above mentioned applications. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. G. Schultz, the owner, advised that he had obtained the right-of-way and easement from the adjacent property owner. He encouraged approval by the Zoning Administrator. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, advised that only the Planning Commission can approve a conditional exception for a flag shaped lot and, therefore referred the item to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that the applicant provide a conceptual building layout on both lots. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO 90-338 WAS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (UPON SUBMITTAL OF A ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION APPLICATIONS) BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. ITEM 2• ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 91-1/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO, 91-4 Applicant: Myles Bradley 495 N. Handy Orange, CA 92667 Request: To construct two (2) new industrial buildings Location: 5333 and 5355 Industrial Drive Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the negative declaration was posted for the twenty-one day period which ended March 18, 1991 and no comments were received. Staff advised that the negative declaration was reviewed by the Environmental Assessment Committee who reported no significant impacts. Staff reported that each lot meets the minimum setback requirements and recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. The Zoning Administrator reviewed the area map for the site and questioned staff relative to the landscaping and setback requirements from the utility easement. He advised the applicant that the parking stalls may be required to be adjusted to allow landscaping per Code. Mr. Bradley, the applicant, agreed to make the necessary adjustments and requested approval. NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 91-4/ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO 91-1 WERE 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. The proposed industrial structures and their permitted uses are compatible with the surrounding businesses. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -2- (9219d) b.—Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed project meets all minimum standards in regards to building setbacks, height, and parking. The area infrastructure was provided for this intensity of use. 2. The granting of Administrative Review No. 91-1 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed development meets the standards of the general industrial land use designation as set forth in the general plan. 3. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The property is designated as General Industrial on the Land Use map and the applicant's request meets these standards. 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 March 6, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. The minimum ten foot front landscape planter shall be provided from the interior edge of the utility easement to the first parking space on each lot. 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. 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. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -3- (9219d) b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to screen said equipment. c. Landscape and irrigation plan to the Departments of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. Said landscape plan shall include one (1) fifteen gallon tree per landscape pocket area adjacent to north property line, two (2) twenty-four inch box trees in front yard area, and one (1) fifteen gallon tree in each private yard area. d. A Landscape Construction Set 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 9501.13 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . The set must be complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance of building permits. 7. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection/within twelve (12) months. 8. "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." 9. For commercial and industrial centers, freestanding signs shall identify name of center on major tenant only. 10. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department. 11. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. 12. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 13. 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. 14. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed -two inches (2"). 15. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (271) in width and shall be of radius type construction. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -4- (9219d) 1 A 1 16. 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. 17. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 18. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties. 19. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 20. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plancheck. Fire Department Requirements are as follows: 1. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. 2 A fire alarm system will be installed to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Fire Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. The system will provide the following: a. Water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection. b. 24 hour supervision. 3. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Cod Standards. 4. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification #428. The size of the numbers will be the following: a. The number for the building will be sized a minimum of ten (10) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. 5. Installation or removal of underground flammable to combustible liquid storage tanks will comply with Orange County Environmental Health and Huntington Beach Fire Department requirements. 6. The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and City Specification #422 and 431 for the abandonment of oil wells and site restoration. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -5- (9219d) 7. The project will comply with all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 17.04.085 and City Specification #429 for new construction within the methane gas overlay districts. Public Works Requirements are as follows: 1. Remove and replace existing curb and gutter. 2. Construct radius type driveways.. 3. Show existing vaults behind curb. 4 Show existing 5.00' easement for public utility purposes. 5. On -site sewers shall be private. 6. The Developer will be responsible for the payment of the Traffic Impact fees at the time of Final Inspection. 7. Submit a soils report and grading plan for Public Works approval. 8. Drainage flows from adjacent properties shall not be obstructed. Flows shall be accommodated per Public Works Department requirements. 9. On -site drainage shall not be directed to adjacent properties, but shall be handled by a Public Works Department approved method. 10. No combustible construction shall occur until an approved water system is installed. 11. The Developer will be responsible for payment of any additional fees adopted in the upcoming Water Division Financial Master Plan. 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. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all underground storage tanks. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -6- (9219d) 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. Landscaping shall comply with Section 9608 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 7. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Administrative Review if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 91-5 Applicant: Craig Mann Bower Agency 2900 Bristol Ste 208 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: Temporary Outdoor Event - Weekend concert series, March 30 and 31, 1991 through May 18 and 19, 1991 Location: 300 Pacific Coast Highway (Pierside Pavalion) Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request for the concert series would be on Saturday and Sundays through May 19, 1991 between the hours of 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. Staff advised that public hearing notices were sent to the adjacent businesses and condominium owners and no comments were received. The Fire Department requested that the exiting fire lane be left open and that no temporary structures or equipment be allowed. The Police Department stated concern that the event may result in traffic congestion or problems in crowd control and requested inclusion of a condition reserving the right to close the event if problems occur. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. There were no persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO 91-5 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. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -7- (9219d) 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. 91-5 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated February 11, 1991, shall be the conceptually approved layout. a. A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the Huntington Beach Fire Department for approval (show table locations, tents, barriers, etc.). 2. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. No obstructions of any kind shall be place within the fire lane. 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. The applicant shall obtain all necessary Fire Department permits and comply with all provisions of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. 5. The applicant's request shall include necessary permits for balloons and temporary signs. 6. 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. 7. All existing building openings shall be kept clear at all times. 8. All concerts shall be limited to the weekends and from noon to 4:00 p.m. only. May 18 and 19, 1991, shall be the last weekend of concerts. There shall be no concerts during the summer months. 9 The Police Department reserves the right to terminate a concert if problems with traffic circulation or crowd control should occur. If a concert should be terminated by the Police Department due to the above concerns, Use Permit No. 91-5 shall become null and void. ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -8- (9219d) [i 1 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. 91-5 if any violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. 4. The applicant shall submit all future temporary outdoor event applications a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event. Failure to provide adequate notice shall result in denial of the request. ITEM 4: REVOCATION HEARING FOR HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT Business Name: Greenleaf Demolition and Grading 7702 Yukon Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Citizen Complaint: Alleged violation of Home Occupation Permit Requirements: Business has employees that live off of the premises that park on Yukon Dr. and Manitoba cars are left there all day. Location: 7702 Yukon Michael Gregory, Land Use Technician, reported that the Revocation Hearing was the result of a citizen who filed a complaint regarding additional vehicular traffic in the neighborhood. Four field investigations of the site were made; business vehicles were present on two occasions. Staff noted that in the past Greenleaf Demolition and Grading had complied with other problems in a timely manner. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Bud Greenleaf, suggested that the complaints were a result of a neighborhood dispute. He submitted a list of forty-one signatures of people who had no complaint about his vehicles parking on the street. In general, all the company vehicles are kept at a location on Slater Avenue. He stated his personal vehicle is a company vehicle with decals, and occasionally his employees, who are also his friends, drive their company vechicles to visit,him for a social event. Craig Pracon, neighbor, spoke license. He stated he had no operating in his neighborhood. against the revocation of the complaints about the business ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -9- (9219d) Mr. Turner, spoke against the business and in support of the revocation. He stated there had been problems with vehicles parked on the street during the previous four years. He also stated that trucks park on the street overnight approximately once a week. Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, asked Mr.Greenleaf if he had considered moving his entire business to his Slater Avenue location where he parks his trucks. The applicant said he was unable financially to do so at this time. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the revocation and the public hearing was closed. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADVISED THAT A DECISION WOULD BE RENDERED IN TEN (10) DAYS WHICH WOULD ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO RESEARCH THE MATTER. ON MARCH 29, 1991, THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DISTRIBUTED A LETTER TO MR. GREENLEAF STATING THAT THE REVOCATION HEARING WAS CONTINUED FOR 60 DAYS. DURING THIS PERIOD COMPLETE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CITY CODES IS REQUIRED. RE-EVALUATION OF THE HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE MAY 22, 1991 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1991 AT 4:30 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. Scot Hess Zoning Administrator :jr J 1 ZA Minutes - 3/20/91 -10- (9219d)