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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-141 Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES: REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Mike Connor The Minutes of the June 31, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-20 Applicant: Bob Abdelnaby 6801 Bridgewater Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit the remodel and second story addition to an existing single story residence. Location: 9232 Christine Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant is requesting approval to remodel and add a second story to an existing single family.residence. Staff reported that the proposed second story addition would consist of a master bedroom and bonus room. The existing residence is 1,657 square feet. If the remodel and addition are approved, the total building area of the residence would be 3,400 square feet. Mr. Connor stated that the subject residence backs up to a flood control channel and that the request meets floodplain requirements. In addition, the existing residence has a second story deck which would need to be reduced in size in order to accommodate the requested second -story addition. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Robert Abdelhaby, applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT 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 (10) DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The request to permit the remodel and second story addition to an existing one-story residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed development will have no impact upon public coastal views, coastal access, energy resources or infrastructure. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-20 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. The proposed project meets all aspects of code: 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and second story addition to an existing one-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All necessary infrastructure is currently in place. 4. The proposed remodel and second story addition to an existing one story single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed project will have no impact upon public coastal access or water oriented public recreation. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 26, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modification: a. The proposed second story deck shall be revised to accommodate the minimum 900 square foot open space. 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 - 8/14/91 -2- (0605d) 3. 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. 4. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 5. Low -volume heads shall be used on all new spigots and water faucets. 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 91-20 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2• COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-17 Applicant: MVD Architects 2915-A Redhill, Suite 206 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: To permit the demolition and reconstruction of an existing two story residence. Location: 3501 Sagamore Staff reported that the applicant is requesting to demolish an existing two story residence and reconstruct another single family residence on the site which is located within the Huntington Harbor area (Trinidad Island). Staff stated that the residence backs up to a public waterway and meets all floodplain requirements. Staff stated that the Fire Department and Department of Public Works had submitted conditions of approval for the request. The Fire Department will require that the entire structure be sprinklered and the Department of Public Works will require that the new residence have a new curb, gutter and sidewalk. Staff reported that the new residence's cuppola will exceed the standard maximum building height but is permitted in the miscellaneous provisions as a cuppola or architectural tower. Staff stated that the request meets code and setback requirements and recommended approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -3- (0605d) Michael Yolk, representing MVD Architects, was present and spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator reported that the request conforms with code requirements and meets the intent of Coastal Development requirements. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-17 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 (10) DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The request to permit the demolition and reconstruction of an existing two-story single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed project will have no impact upon coastal views, access or energy production. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-17 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the Rl Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. The proposed project meets all aspects of code. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed demolition and reconstruction of an existing two-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All necessary infrastructure is currently in place. 4. The proposed demolition and reconstruction of an existing two story single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed project will have no impact upon public coastal access or water oriented recreation. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 26, 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. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -4- (0605d) 3. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 4. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits for the improvements. 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. 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. The Public Works Department requirements are: a. Repair and replace curb and gutter, driveway and sidewalk as needed. b. Water service shall be upgraded to a 2 inch service pursuant to Public Works standards. c. The applicant shall pay all applicable Public Works fees. 9. The Fire Department requirements are: a. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code standards. 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 91-17 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 91-38: Applicant: City of Huntington Beach P. O. Boa 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Property Owner: United States of America 2120 South Richey Street Santa Ana, CA 92705-5195 ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -5- (0605d) Request: To permit an eight (8) foot block wall/wrought iron fence along the exterior side, alley and rear property lines pursuant to Section 9771(1) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 316 Olive .(Post Office) Mike Connor, staff planner, reported that the City is requesting to build an eight (8) foot block wall/wrought iron fence around the perimeter of the downtown post office. The wall/fence will consist of a three foot (3') high block (with stucco face) wall with a five foot (5') high wrought -iron extension. Staff reported that the request was reviewed by the Design Review Board at their meeting of August 8, 1991. The Board recommended approval of the request to the Zoning Administrator with the following conditions of approval: 1. THE WALL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AS PROPOSED WITH A THREE (3') FOOT BLOCK (STUCCO FACE) AND A FIVE (5') FOOT WROUGHT -IRON EXTENSION. 2. THE WALL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AND TREATED ACCORDING TO CITY REQUIREMENTS. 3. THE WALL SHALL BE PAINTED WITH A "HUNTER GREEN" HUE. IF THE SELECTED COLOR IS NOT AVAILABLE, A "BLACK" HUE SHALL BE USED. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Eric Charlone, representing the City's Public Works Department, was present. Mr. Charlone spoke about the request and answered inquiries from the Zoning Administrator. Mr. Charlone reported that the City had originally planned to construct a six (6) foot wall but that the Federal Government notified the City that an eight foot (8') wall would be required by law for the post office site. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator reported that the request complies with Downtown Specific Plan and Downtown Design Guidelines. USE PERMIT NO. 91-38 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. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -6- (0605d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the eight (8) foot high wall/fence will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The proposed fence/wall will have no impact upon persons working or residing in the vicinity. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed wall/fence will have no impact upon property or improvements in the area. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed wall/fence will provide security for the existing post office which is consistent with the mixed use - office residential land use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 24, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Recommendations from the Design Review Board shall be incorporated including: a. The wrought iron shall be painted Hunter Green if available. If not, the wrought iron shall be painted Black. b. The stucco color shall match the building. 3 The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in height, setbacks, or elevations 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 6. 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. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -7- (0605d) 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 91-38 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 91-22. Applicant: Chris Alicki Sunrise Auto Sales 15451 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 Property Owner: W. G. Susman 3035 Country Club Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: To permit an automobile sales lot pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)A of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17281 Beach Blvd. Mike Connor, staff planner, reported that the applicant is requesting to operate a automobile sales lot located on the west side of Beach Boulevard between Warner Street and Slater Avenue. The lot has two existing structures; one of which the applicant will use as a sales office. The rear structure will not be used as a part of the proposal. Staff stated that the applicant is planning to upgrade the existing landscaping and construct an awning along the structure. Photographs of the site and a colored rendering of the proposal were presented to the Zoning Administrator. Staff stated that the rear portion of the property is currently unpaved and recommended that a block wall be constructed to enclose the unpaved area. Staff reported that the applicant does not wish to construct a wall or pave the area at this time, but has indicated that they intend to demolish the secondary structure within a year. Staff stated that the applicant is requesting that the Zoning Administrator allow landscaping to be used in the interim. Staff reported that the Design Review Board had reviewed this item at their meeting of August 8, 1991. The Board recommended approval of the request to the Zoning Administrator with the following conditions of approval: 1. THE MATERIALS AND COLORS USED SHALL BE AS PROPOSED. 2. THE REAR PROPERTY SHALL BE GRADED AND HYDROMULSHED WITH A GRASS MATERIAL DESIGNED FOR LOW-WATER USAGE. 3. A TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHALL BE USED. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -8- (0605d) 1 Fj Staff reported that the Design Review Board did not take action to require construction of a block wall at the rear of the property. Staff stated that the project's proposed parking is for the first structure only. Customer parking is proposed to be located in the rear of the lot. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and and following added condition of approval: 1. Fire lane shall be painted. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Chris Alicki, applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. Mr. Alicki spoke about his reasons for placing the parking spaces in the rear of the lot to allow for the display of vehicles in the front of the site. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator stated that it was critical to make customer parking available in the front of the proposed business. Discussion ensued between the applicant and the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator expressed concern with the proposed architecture modifications to the structures. The Zoning Administrator reported that he would approve the request with the following added conditions: 1. Freestanding sign shall be removed prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces shall be provided at the front of the business. 3. A irrevocable access agreement shall be obtained. 4. The rear area of -the site shall be graded and hydroseeded. 5. The architecture design of the structures shall be revised for compatability with surrounding uses and reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. USE PERMIT NO. 91-22 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND REVISED 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 - 8/14/91 -9- (0605d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the used automobile sales lot will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity; The proposed use will have no impact upon persons working or residing in the area. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed use will have no impact upon property or improvements in the area. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed automobile sales lot meets the requirements of the General Commercial Land Use Designation of the General Plan. 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 31, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The awning shall not be permitted. The applicant shall work with the Zoning Administrator to redesign the elevations to be more compatible with the area. b. A minimum of two customer parking spaces shall be provided along the thirteen (13) foot landscape planter. c. A 24 foot wide drive aisle shall be painted through the display area and shall be kept clear as a fire lane. d. The rear portion of the lot shall be rototilled and hydroseed landscaped. A temporary irrigation system shall be provided. 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 - 8/14/91 -10- (0605d) 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. 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 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . The set must be complete and approved by both departments prior to issuance of building permits. 5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 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. Applicant shall pursue CalTrans approval of radius type driveways on Beach Boulevard. 9. Driveway on Beach Boulevard shall have a minimum width of thirty feet (30'). 10. There shall be no outside storage of inoperable vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 11. No repair work shall be permitted on site. 12. 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. 13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property shall provide an irrevocable offer to provide reciprocal driveway and parking easements 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, 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 - 8/14/91 -11- (0605d) 14. 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. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code prior to issuance of building permits. 4. The major identification sign shall be removed or altered to comply with Article 961 within ninety (90) days of the approval date. 5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit No. 91-11 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 5: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-22: Applicant: State of California Department of Transportation Property Owner: State of California Dept. of Transportation 2501 Pullman Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 Request: To permit the widening of Pacific Coast Highway from Brookhurst Street to Beach Boulevard. A dune restoration project on the inland side of the highway for environmental mitigation from Brookhurst Street to the Southern California Edison Plant will be reviewed in concept only for recommendation to the Coastal Commission. Location: Pacific Coast Highway from Brookhurst Street to Beach Boulevard Mike Connor, staff planner, reported that the State Department of Transportation (CalTrans) is requesting to widen Pacific Coast Highway from Brookhurst Street to Beach Boulevard. Staff further stated that a dune restoration project on the inland side of the highway is required for environmental mitigation from Brookhurst Street to the Southern California Edison Plant. The City is reviewing the dune restoration request "in concept" only for recommendation to the Coastal Commission. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -12- (0605d) �I Staff displayed renderings of the proposal and presented a detailed analysis of the request. Staff reported that an environmental impact report had been completed for the project and that the dune restoration is called out as environmental mitigation in the report. Staff stated that a swail area will be required to be constructed to prevent fresh water from entering the salt water portions of the project area. Staff reported that a letter had been submitted to the City from Pacific Enviro Design. In the letter, Mr. Bob Nastase, Managing General Partner, voiced his opposition to the request. Mr. Nastase stated in his letter that the State Department of Transportation is threatening emminent domain and that they do not own all of the surrounding properties to proceed with the request. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions of approval. Discussion between the Zoning Administrator and staff ensued. The Zoning Administrator inquired as to whether or not the right-of-way line was consistent with the White Hole area. Staff responded that the -edge of the right-of-way is the border between the certified coastal area and the whitehole (uncertified) area. Prior to opening the public hearing, the Zoning Administrator asked a representative from the City Attorney's Office, Art Folger, whether the City had reviewed the legal aspect of reviewing a project wherein the applicant does not own all the property. Mr. Folger reported that it is legal to process the permit portion of the application and therefore complete ownership of project properties is not required at this time. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Charles Larwood, representing CalTrans, was present and spoke in support of the request. Robert Nastase, representing Pacific Enviro Design, was present and spoke in opposition to the request citing the following concerns: 1. Issues of ownership title are unresolved. 2. An environmental impact report has not been conducted on the sand dune restoration project. 3. No analysis has been conducted by CalTrans concerning access issues. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -13- (0605d) 4. Impacts to remaining properties should be analyzed. 5. The State had failed to acquire a Certificate of Public Necessity prior to going forward with their request. Bill Curtis was present and spoke in opposition to the request citing the following issues of concern: 1. CalTrans does not own the properties needed for the proposed project; Pacific Enviro Design does. 2. A lawsuit is currently pending concerning the subject property. Ray Guy, representing Action Boat Brokers located at 21622 Pacific Coast Highway, was present and spoke in opposition to the request citing that he was just informed that his business would be impacted by the request. Specifically, he stated that his business would lose thirty feet (30') to the widening of Pacific Coast Highway. Robert L. Moore, representing Mills Land & Water Company, was present and requested information about the request and specifically about the rendering's depiction of the proposal. Ralph Neal, Deputy Director for CalTrans, was present and answered inquires by the Zoning Administrator. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator reported that staff had spent a great deal of time reviewing this request and that the State Clearinghouse had approved Environnmental Impact Report No. 85-2 had been approved 1985. The Zoning Administrator stated that he would approve the dune restoration and widening of Pacific Coast Highway in concept. He further stated that the Coastal Development Permit would not be in effect until the Coastal Commission approves the project and CalTrans provides proof of ownership or right of possession. The Zoning Administrator complimented staff planner Mike Connor on his thorough presentation of the project. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-22 WAS APPROVED IN CONCEPT 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 (10) DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. Ll ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -14- (0605d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: Highway widening portion only 1. The request to permit the widening of Pacific Coast Highway from Brookhurst Street to Beach Boulevard conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed project will result in improved coastal access, enhances water and marine resources and will have no impact upon public coastal views or energy facilities. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-22 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. The proposed project meets the standards of the City of Huntington Beach Department of Public Works for a six (6) lane highway. 3. The proposed highway widening will provide infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. 4. The proposed highway widening and dune restoration conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed project will result in improved coastal access and recreation opportunities. FINDINGS FOR "APPROVAL IN CONCEPT" FOR DUNE RESTORATION PORTION ONLY: 1. The request to permit a dune restoration project as mitigation for the highway widening project conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed project will have no impact upon coastal access or energy resources but will improve water and marine resources. 2. The proposed dune restoration project is consistent with the LUD zoning by enhancing a bird sanctuary. 3. The proposed dune restoration requires no additional infrastructure. 4. The proposed dune restoration is consistent with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The proposed project will result in improved coastal access and recreation opportunities. 1. The site plan, received and dated July 23, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 - -15- (0605d) 2. The approval of Coastal Development Permit No. 91-22 shall not become effective until the following conditions are met and proper documentation has been provided to the Community Development Department: A. Approval of a coastal development permit by the California Coastal Commission for the dune restoration portion of the project. B. Proof of ownership or right of possession for all portions of the proposed project, including the dune restoration area. 3. The applicant shall meet or exceed all mitigation requirements set forth in the Environmental Impact Report - Environmental Impact Statement including: A. The project shall be modified to reduce the needed right-of-way for expansion. Reduction of the width"of the median and the drainage ditch reduces the net loss of dune to 1.6 acres instead of 3.0 acres. With these reductions, a 12-19 foot strip of dune paralleling the highway will be paved and an average of 48 feet of dune will separate the highway from the salt marsh. B. A 1.6 acre dune habitat shall be created within the 17-acre Caltrans property as part of the overall restoration plan. C. An unpaved seven -foot wide drainage ditch shall be constructed in the sand at the edge of the highway shoulder. The ditch shall serve to catch storm runoff and its associated pollutants as well as other point source pollutants. D. Caltrans shall provide site specific drainage plans at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway/Magnolia Street and Pacific Coast Highway/Brookhurst Street where fresh water runoff is expected to concentrate. These plans will divert runoff into buffer areas so that fresh water runoff does not have adverse effects on salt marsh vegetation. Caltrans will cooperate with the City of Huntington Beach to place culverts on Brookhurst to displace the runoff into the 17-acre parcel. E. Caltrans shall restore and enhance the remaining dune system in the following ways: - Sand removed in construction shall be added to the existing sand dune to form a 4- to 5-foot high sand hummock along the edge of the drainage ditch. The addition of sand would fill in the low-lying areas of the dune and create hummocks where the dune is now flat, areas that currently allow sheet and concentrated flow of fresh water into the marsh. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -16- (0605d) F. Ice plant eradication shall be carried out by qualified personnel that know the difference between ice plant and other succulents such as pickleweed. This must be done under direct on -site supervision of a qualified biologist. The types of herbicides used should be included in the mitigation plan. G. Timing of activities around Belding savannah sparrow nest sites should avoid the March 1 through July 30 breeding period. Construction on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway shall be prohibited during this season. H. Native willows should be protected as much as possible. I. The mitigation plan should specify that mycaporum shrub removal should be done by hand. J. Any planned irrigation must be done with the use of drip systems rather than sprinkling which would encourage non -target plant development. K. The plant species palette to be used should not contain any palm trees which form nesting sites for kestrals which prey on young least terns. L. Construction storage sites shall be located as to not impact any environmentally sensitive or palentological resources. 4. Construction dust and noise shall be controlled as follows: A. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site; 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. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts); E. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts; and F. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -17- (0605d) 5. Coastal access shall be preserved during construction to the maximum extent possible. The following conditions shall be met: A. Beach entrances at Beach Boulevard, Magnolia Street and Brookhurst Street shall not be closed from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. If necessary, the Newland Street entrance may be closed with the concurrence of the Department of Parks and Recreation. B. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall be notified of any proposed beach access closures at least ninety (90) days prior to the proposed closure dates. C. A maximum of two (2) entrances may be closed at any time. D. Signs shall be posted at beach entrances notifying the public of proposed closure dates at least thirty (30) days prior to the closure date. E. Detour signs shall be posted to direct the public wishing to use the beach from closed entrances to open entrances. Signs shall be posted to reduce traffic on Pacific Coat Highway as much as possible. F. Crosswalks for pedestrian access to the beach shall be provided at entrances and shall be maintained. 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 91-22 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:30 PM BY THE THE NEXT -REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST';21,- 1991, AT 1:30 PM. ZIA& Scott Hess Zoning Administrator :ss ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON 11 ZA Minutes - 8/14/91 -18- (0605d)