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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-31MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS• MINUTES• REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Mike Connor The Minutes of the July 24, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meeting was approved. ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO. 91-36 Applicant: David Ida 724 14th Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit an addition to an existing nonconforming residence pursuant to Section 9652(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The structure encroaches into the front fifteen (15) foot setback area. Location: 724 Fourteenth Street Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that permits had been issued to add on to the structure; however, upon doing preliminary work it was discovered that the walls could not support the new roof. Staff stated that the portion of the addition in the front setback that is nonconforming is one story and that homes directly north and south of the property also have nonconforming front setbacks. Staff concluded by stating that the request meets all other code requirements and recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. 11 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. David Ida, the applicant, stated that the residence is his personal home and that his neighbors support the addition. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator said he would approve the request as it significantly improved the property. USE PERMIT NO. 91-36 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 addition and remodel to an existing nonconforming residence will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The house immediately south of the subject property has a reduced front yard setback. In addition, the house will be remodeled from a flat roof to a pitched roof which is consistent with other homes in the area. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The nonconforming portion of the structure will be reconstructed in the same location that the house has been in since the 1920's. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed addition to an existing single family residence complies with the Low 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 8, 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. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -2- (0567d) 1 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, 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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 7. 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. 8. The portion of the structure that encroaches into the front setback area shall be limited to one story in height. 9. 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 except as noted herein, 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. 91-36 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO, 91-30 Applicant: Ross Douglass Stillwagon 8321 Vista Del Rio Downey, CA 90240 Request: To permit the conversion of an existing building into a restaurant (Green Burrito) with a new drive-thru and patio seating pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)R. The.applicant is requesting a special permit to allow for six (6) compact parking spaces. Location: 19071 Brookhurst ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -3- (0567d) Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the existing building is located in an area that has several other fast food restaurants. The existing parking lot has twenty-one parking spaces and an additional five vehicles could line up in the drive thru area. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Ross Stillwagon, the applicant, advised that their proposal called for 23 parking spaces which is the maximum possible for the site. He urged for the Zoning Administrator's approval. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-30 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 establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed restaurant will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The proposed restaurant with drive thru provides adequate parking and vehicular circulation. The existing building was constructed at one space per 100 square feet. The applicant proposes to provide two (2) additional parking spaces as well as the drive-thru lane which can accommodate five (5) cars. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. Additional landscaping will be provided and the building upgraded. All existing easements shall be maintained. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed restaurant complies with the requirements of the General Commercial Land Use Designation in the General Plan. FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR COMPACT SPACES 1. The special permit will not adversely affect the circulation and safety of the use, structure or site, or adjacent land uses. The compact spaces are in line with existing spaces. �I 1 ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -4- (0567d) J 2. The special permit will result in a more effective and efficient circulation pattern and parking layout. The compact spaces will allow for more parking than if all standard size spaces were used. 3. The special permit will enhance the general appearance of the development and its surroundings. The compact spaces will allow for more parking than if all standard size spaces were used. 4. The special permit will not be detrimental to the general public health, safety, welfare,_ or convenience, nor injurious to property values in the vicinity. The compact spaces will allow for more parking than if all standard size spaces were used. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated June 24, 1991, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 10, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Additional landscaping shall be provided in front of the building while reducing the drive aisle to no less than 20'. b. Arrows shall indicate direction of travel for drive-thru. 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. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be approved by the City Attorney as to form and content and Community Development Department and, when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. A copy shall be filed with the Department of Community Development prior to occupancy. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -5- (0567d) b. Four (4) sets of landscape and irrigation plans to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. c. 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. d. A Landscape Construction Set shall be 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 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . The set must be complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plancheck. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy: 5. Landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed. 6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 7. The existing sign pole shall be removed. 8. 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. 9. The applicant shall restripe the parking lot so that it conforms to provisions of Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 10. 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. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE'REOUIREMENTS: 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. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -6- (0567d) 3. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. 4. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit No. 91-30 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 91-32 Applicant: Joseph T. Walthour 16671 N. Singlewood Orange, CA 92669 Request: To permit a restaurant, China Chef, within an existing retail center pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)R. Location: Northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Ave. Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request meets code requirements and recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Joseph Walthour, the applicant, was present and concurred with staff's recommendation. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-32 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 establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed restaurant will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The proposed restaurant is within an existing retail center which has adequate parking and access. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed restaurant is compatible with surrounding land uses. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -7- (0567d) 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed restaurant is compatible with the General Commercial Land Use Designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 24, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. An accurate site plan indicating all existing and proposed parking with no compact stalls. 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. Occupancies shall comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. 5. All cooking facilities shall be protected by an approved fire protection system. 6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 10. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 11. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plancheck. 1 ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -8- (0567d) 1 12. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the applicant shall reseal and restripe the parking lot so that it conforms to provisions of Artile 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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.-91-32 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 91-34 Applicant: Joseph T. Walthour 16671 N. Singlewood Orange, CA 92669 Request: To permit a restaurant, Green Burrito, within an existing retail center pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)R. Location: Northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Ave. Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request meets code requirements and recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Kamran Hussni, 7015 Warner Avenue, spoke in opposition to the request. He said there are presently three Mexican restaurants in the center and adding a fourth does not make good business sense. He also stated that there is a problem with grease getting into the sewer system. Michael Wong, representing the applicant, said grease intercepters are required by building code to prevent grease getting into the sewer system. Rebecca Robertson, Leasing Manager for the center, stated that E1 Pollo Ranch run by Mr. Hussni does not have an exclusive agreement for a specific type of business in the center and that more fast food restaurants in a center brings in more customers. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -9- (0567d) There were no other persons present and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-34 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 establishment, maintenance and operation of the Green Burrito Restaurant will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The proposed restaurant is within an existing retail center which has adequate parking and access. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed restaurant compatible with surrounding land uses based on the building location and layout. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed restaurant is compatible with the General Commercial Land Use Designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, end elevations received and dated June 24, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described herein: a. An accurate site plan indicating all existing and proposed parking with no'compact stalls. 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. Occupancies shall comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code. 5. All cooking facilities shall be protected by an approved fire protection system. ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -10- (0567d) 6. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 10. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 11. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all working drawings submitted for plancheck. 12. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the applicant shall reseal and restripe the parking lot so that it conforms to the approved site plan and provisions of Artile 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 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. 91-34 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1991 AT 4:00 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. ' F�A Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 7/31/91 -11- (0567d)