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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-24I'] I MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES• REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO, 91-31 Mike Connor Center California The Minutes of the July 18, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meetings were approved. Applicant: Thom Jacobs P. O. Box "P" Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the remodel and second story addition to an existing single story residence with nonconforming setbacks pursuant to Section 9652(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 205 Joliet Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the existing structure has a three foot eleven inch (3' 11") sideyard setback from the property line in lieu of the 5 foot (51) required by Code. The second story addition would be constructed at the existing non -conforming setback to provide structural stability. Staff advised that the Building Division requested that a bay window be removed in order to comply with setback requirements and Public Works Department requested a grading plan, street improvements and a two and one-half foot (2 1/2') alley dedication. Staff also reported that a letter had been received from the adjoining property owner who resides on the side with the non -conforming setback supporting the addition. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jeff Vinzant, the owner, was present and concurred with staff's recommended conditions of approval. Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, said he would approve the request because the addition was an improvement to the existing home and neighborhood. USE PERMIT NO. 91-31 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 remodel and second story addition to an existing nonconforming residence will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; All first story additions will meet code and the second story addition is only nineteen feet along the nonconforming setback. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All first story additions will meet code and the second story addition is only nineteen feet along the nonconforming setback. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed remodel and second story addition to an existing single family residence will meet the requirements of the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 19, 1991 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 following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. A covenant to hold Lots 24 and 25 of Block 1002 of the Vista Del Mar Tract as one parcel shall be approved by the Department of Community Development and recorded with the County Assessor's office. b. Two and one half (2 1/2) shall be dedicated to the alley purposes. feet from the rear property line City of Huntington Beach for 1 ZA Minutes - 7/24/91 -2- (0363d) 1 c. A grading plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works and Community Development. d. The property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder a "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the single family residence will be maintained as one (1) dwelling unit. 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. Street improvements shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 10. 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 applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). The AQMD shall be notified in writing of any demolition at least ten (10) days prior to said demolition. 4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit No. 91-31 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ZA Minutes - 7/24/91 -3- (0363d) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:40 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, JULY 29, 1991 AT 4:00 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. Scott Hess Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 7/24/91 -4- (0363d)