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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-04 (8)MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Connor MINUTES: The Minutes of the August 28, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meeting were continued to the meeting of September 11, 1991. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-16 Applicant: Drafting and Design Ltd. 158 W. Orange Street Covina, CA 91723-2011 Request: To permit the remodel and 746 square foot addition to an existing two story residence pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 16531 Carousel Lane Coastal Status: APPEALABLE Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the residence is located in Huntington Harbor on Humboldt Island. Staff said that the front setback is at 20 feet which was approved by Use Variance No. 689 when the single family residential tract was constructed. Staff concluded by recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Morty Dorman, 16511 Carousel, asked to review the plans. After reviewing the plans, he said he did not have a problem with the addition. Janie Terry, the applicant, was present and agreed with staff's recommendation. There were no other persons present and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-16 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 AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-16: 1. The request to permit the remodel and addition to 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 addition will have no impact upon energy resources, infrastructure, public views or coastal access. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-16 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 addition meets all applicable provisions of code. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and addition to 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 remodel and addition to 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 remodel and addition will have no impact upon public access or water oriented recreation. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 5, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modification: a. The proposed second story deck shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line. 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 - 9/4/91 -2- (0698d) 3. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 4. All proposed cantilevered deck and windscreen 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 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. 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. b. A two inch (2") water service shall be provided. 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. 91-16 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO, 91-24 Applicant: Gregory Pitcher, AIA. 890 W. Baker Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: To permit a 3,200 square foot addition to an existing retail center with exterior facade improvements, and revised parking and landscaping. In addition, the request includes a permit to operate a Pep Boys automobile parts and accessories store with minor automobile repair pursuant to Section 9220.1(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 19002 Brookhurst (Previously National Lumber Building) ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -3- (0698d) Scott Hess, the Zoning Administer, advised that staff is recommending continuance and that the item would be continued until September 11, 1991. He said if anyone present wished to speak on the item, he would take their testimony; however, they would not be allowed to speak at the next hearing on the item. No one present at the meeting submitted testimony. USE PERMIT NO. 91-24 WAS CONTINUED UNTIL THE SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 MEETING BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO, 91-37 Applicant: St. Bonnaventure Church 16400 Springdale Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Attn: John Andrews Request: To permit the Annual Festival/Carnival on October 11, 12 and 13, 1991 at Saint Bonnaventure's Church pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Location: 16400 Springdale Street Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that various City Departments had reviewed the request and supplied recommended conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Sheela Andrews, representing the applicant, advised that the church had not received any complaints regarding prior events; therefore, she assumed there were none. There were no other person present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-37 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 use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. There were no area residents present at the hearing to speak against the request. 1 ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -4- (0698d) 1 b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All improvements are temporary. 2. The granting of the Use Permit will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed use is temporary. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. Prior to the event, the following shall be completed: a. All necessary electrical permits shall be obtained. b. 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. c. An on -site inspection by the Fire Department shall be required prior to the event. The applicant shall apply to the Fire Department for a Fire Department permit at least seven (7) days prior to the event to allow for this inspection and to allow sufficient time for final documents to be issued. The applicant shall also submit, along with the application, a detailed site plan indicating fire lanes and booth, ride, and large equipment locations. The applicant shall meet with a Fire Department representative at the time of issuance of the permit to receive approval of the submitted site plan. The site shall be inspected for compliance prior to 10:00 a.m. on the opening day. d. A written agreement shall be submitted from the Redeemer Lutheran Church across the street for the provision of one hundred fifty (150) spaces in addition to the three hundred eleven (311) parking spaces provided on the Church site itself. e. Prior to operation of any equipment used in conjunction with the amusement rides, the City shall be in receipt of State Certification and permits, showing inspection within one (1) year period, stating that the rides meet all requirements of the State Industrial Safety Division. E. The Church shall provide to the City a name and telephone number of a contact person with whom the local residents may make contact about any complaints they may have on the festival activities between the dates of October 11 through October 13, 1991. The Church shall distribute a letter to the affected residents indicating the contact persons's name and a map showing what streets will be barricaded. ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -5- (0698d) g. The proposed Bingo tent shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the convent. h. The Land Use Department shall inspect the site for compliance with all conditions of approval prior to 10:00 a.m. opening day. 2. The hours of operation of the festival shall be limited to the following: Noon to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. 3. All operations of the festival, including machinery other than necessary refrigeration units and the sale of alcohol, shall desist between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. 4. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments, and playing of recorded music are to be discontinued as of 9:00 p.m. each evening. 5. All activity on the site or clean-up activity off -site shall be shut down by 11:00 p.m. All activities shall conform to the provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code regarding noise. 6. Uniformed officers shall be provided in number as determined by the Police Chief, on site during the operation hours of the event except that there shall be a minimum of ten (10) security officers and one (1) supervision officer on site from 6:00 p.m. to the close of the event on Friday, and from 2:00 p.m. to closing on Saturday and Sunday. The contract for the officers shall include a one half-hour period before and after the scheduled duty time for briefing and travel time. Where there may not be a sufficient number of Huntington Beach Police Officers, the applicant shall hire private security guards. The applicant shall be required to meet with the Patrol Sergeant to ensure standard enforcement between shifts. 7. Two (2) people from the Church shall patrol the adjacent surrounding neighborhoods during the hours of the festival operation to prevent trespassing and littering, and additional Church personnel shall monitor Springdale Avenue to deter patrons from jaywalking to reach the carnival or parking lot. 8. An announcement shall be made in the Church at all masses one week prior to the event to ask the parishioners not to park on the neighborhood streets, and that workers at the event itself be encouraged to park in the Lutheran Church parking lot. 9. The following traffic, circulation, and on -site parking provisions shall be made during the event: ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -6- (0698d) a. Barricades shall be placed at the intersections of Springdale Street and Brassie Circle, Springdale Street and Orlando Drive, Heil Avenue and Bradbury Lane, Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane, and Orlando Drive and Angler Lane. The applicant shall provide, at their expense, uniformed police officers to man the barricades at all times during the hours of operation at all locations one (1) hour prior to the opening of the festival to the close of each day (to be approved by the Traffic Engineer and Traffic Division of the Police Department). The barricades at Angler and Orlando Drive as well as at Bradbury Lane and Orlando Drive and Brassie Circle and Springdale Street shall not be required to be manned. Barricades shall be delivered and available for placement one (1) day prior to the event. Barricades shall be twelve (12) feet in length, reflectorized, and have lighting equipment which is automatically activated at dusk. b. Appropriate signs (temporary) for the direction of traffic and on -site parking shall be provided by the applicant. Said signs, location, and content to be as recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Department. c. The vehicular access off of Orlando Drive and Bradbury Lane shall be secured and not used for access or egress to the site except for emergency purposes. d. All vehicular access and egress to the site shall be via the Church driveway located mid -block on Springdale Street. e. Vehicular parking shall be prohibited on the driveway leading to Orlando Drive so that emergency access will not be impeded. f. Some additional temporary fencing shall be erected along Bradbury Lane to close off any access from that street into the festival grounds. g. Any refrigeration truck to be placed on site shall be located as near as possible to the intersection of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue to minimize noise from the unit. h. The police shall place barricades at the left turn lane on Orlando Drive to prevent any turning into the Church property at this location. 10. All equipment and manpower required by Condition Nos. 6 and 9 a. shall be provided at the applicant's expense. ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -7- (0698d) 11. No structures, booths, etc., shall be erected on the site sooner than two (2) weeks prior to the event, and all evidence of the activity (booths, rides, and other material) shall be completely removed from the site within two (2) weeks of closing of the festival. All rental equipment shall be removed from the site within one (1) week of closing of the festival. 12. A temporary fence acceptable to the Police Department, shall be constructed to control the crowds around the haunted house. 13. The applicant shall provide professional clean-up crews to clear the adjacent streets of trash and debris each evening after closing of the activity. 14. All trash, debris, and garbage, as well as special dumpsters, shall be removed from the site within two (2) days of the closing of the festival. 15. Alcoholic beverage sales are subject to review and approval of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and issuance of a license. 16. In the event there are any violations of the foregoing conditions or any violations of life safety codes or the festival conditions, the festival activity will be terminated and not permitted to reopen. 17. Parking lots shall be monitored by Church personnel. When a parking lot becomes full, a "Lot Full" sign shall be placed at the entrance to the parking lots. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 91-41 Applicant: Lifetime Furniture 7672 Edinger Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit a Temporary Outdoor Event - Tent Sale - September 27 through October 18, 1991 pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7672 Edinger Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the tent sale will be held in the parking lot. Staff advised that another furniture store at the location had been granted approval for a tent sale in the parking lot. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. 1 ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -8- (0698d) The applicant was present but did not have anything to add to the staff report. There were no other persons present and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-41 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 temporary outdoor event will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The tent sale is identical to an annual event held by a nearby business which has had no complaints from area businesses. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The tent sale is temporary. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 91-41 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The tent sale is an adjunct use to the Furniture.Store which is a permitted use within the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated May 30, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. 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. 3. Fire access lanes shall be a minimum with of (20) twenty feet. 4. A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the Huntington Beach Fire Department for approval (show table locations, tents, barriers, etc.). 5. The applicant shall obtain all necessary Fire Department permits and comply with all provisions of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. 6. The applicant shall obtain necessary permits for balloons pennants and temporary signs. ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -9- (0698d) 7. 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. 8. All parking shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet from the proposed tent. 9. The proposed tent shall be of fire retardant material. Proof of Certification shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to the tent's installation on the site. 10. The proposed tent shall be secured against collapsing. The Fire Department shall inspect the proposed tent at least 24 hours prior to opening for business. 11. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted in conspicuous locations. 12. The applicant shall obtain permits for all electricity to the proposed tent. All electrical extension cord shall be protected from foot and automobile traffic. 13. No open flame cooking devices for hot dogs or other refreshments shall be permitted. 14. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in number and locations specified by the Fire Department. 15. A minimum of two (2) exits shall be provided, posted and maintained. 16. Stand by personnel shall be on site to safeguard premises. 17. An overnight security guard shall be provided to protect merchandise left overnight. The Huntington Beach Police Department shall be notified 24 hours prior to the event. 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. 91-41 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. 1 rj ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -10- (0698d) ITEM 5• USE PERMIT NO 90-12 (One Year -Extension of Time) Applicant: James C. Lee 28831 Green Acres Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Request: To permit a one year extension of time for Use Permit No. 90-12 which was approved to permit an exterior facade remodel of an existing shopping center. Location: 5902-5960 Warner Avenue (Huntington Square Shopping Center) Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant had indicated he had difficulty obtaining financing for the project. Staff recommended approval of the one year extension of time with added conditions of approval. USE PERMIT NO. 90-12 (ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME) WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDED 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. Conditions of Approval: 1. The permit shall expire July 9, 1992 unless an extension of time request is received at least 30 days prior to the expiration date and the request is granted. 2. All previous conditions of approval shall still apply. (Letter attached) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:54 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO A STUDY SESSION ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 AT 4:00 PM AND THEN TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. RM ii.," a HMIff, Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 9/4/91 -11- (0698d)