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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-30I MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES• REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Mike Connor Center California The Minutes of October 23, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-30: Applicant: Mark Sutter, AIA Architect 17609 Ventura Blvd. #212 Encino, CA 91316 Request: To permit the remodel and 918 square foot addition to an existing three (3) story residence pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 16601 Nalu Circle Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the property is located in Huntington Harbor and is at the end of a cul-de-sac. The tract was orginally approved for a ten foot, front yard setback variance for most properties and the proposed addition includes a ten foot front yard setback. The third floor will be altered to relocate the existing staircase and add an elevator. The proposal will not affect any public coastal views or access. Staff concluded by recommending approval, which include deletion of the proposed columns, with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mark Sutter, Architect, advised that the house is an existing two story with a loft space. He said the request is for a 918 square foot addition with facade and interior improvements. Clarence Laney, 16602 Nalu Circle, said that every house on Nalu Circle has been or is the process of being remodeled, and that construction has been on -going for 4-1/2 years. He stated that he was not opposed to the request but was concerned about the possible negative impacts created by the contractor during construction such as blocking vehicular access to his residence by construction vehicles parked in the street. Mrs. Laney, 16602 Nalu Circle, said they have had problems with workers blocking driveways, loud radios and rude attitudes. Mrs. Yolanda, Zanchi, the property owner spoke in favor of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT 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 AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 91-30: 1. The request to permit the remodel and 918 square foot addition to an existing three-story residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed remodel and addition will have no impact upon public coastal views or access because there are no existing public coastal views across the property. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-30 for the remodel and 918 square foot addition to an existing residence 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 remodel and addition will meet all applicable provisions of code. 1 ZA Minutes - 10/30/91 -2- (1361d) [1 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and addition to an existing three-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed remodel and addition will not require any additional infrastructure. All necessary infrastructure is currently in place. 4. The proposed remodel and addition to an existing three story residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. There are no existing or proposed public coastal views or access corridors relating to the subject property, therefore no impacts are anticipated. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 26, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: A. The loft shall be designed to meet the requirements of the Building Division and the Uniform Building Code. B. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. C. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 2. The Fire Department requirements are: a. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code standards. b. A two (2) inch water meter shall be installed in compliance with the Water Department standards. 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. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 5. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits for the improvements. ZA Minutes - 10/30/91 -3- (1361d) 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 Prior to issuance of building permits it is recommended that the applicant obtain a letter of approval from the Huntington Harbour Property Owners Association -Architectural Review Committee for the proposed work. 8. All conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on plans 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 Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 91-30 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO. 91-47 Applicant: Michael Daley 3682 Seascape Huntington Beach, CA 92649-2500 Request: To permit an existing five (5) foot six (6) inch high fence within the front fifteen (15) foot setback which is typically restricted to a maximum height of 42 inches. The fence is located along the front property line and it is being processed pursuant to Section 9771(L) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 3682 Seascape Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the property is located on Trinidad Island. A five foot, six inch high fence was constructed along the front property line without building permits by a contractor that the applicant hired. Staff advised that there are a number of similar fences in the immediate neighborhood; however, no variances or use permits to allow the fences were found. Staff concluded by recommending denial. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Michael Daley, the applicant, said that they had hired a licensed contractor who advised that the fence was legal prior to constructing the fence. Mr. Daley provided a letter from the homeowners association approving the request and advised that six of the eight neighbors affected by the fence are in favor of the fence. 1 ZA Minutes - 10/30/91 -4- (1361d) There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Scott Hess, the Zoning Administrator, said he would approve the request with findings because no written or verbal opposition was received by the City, the fence ranges from 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 feet and it is generally compatible with surrounding fences in the area. USE PERMIT NO. 91-47 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The construction of a wrought iron fence which ranges in size from four (4) feet six (6) inches high to five (5) feet six (6) inches high in the front setback area (along the front property line) will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. There were no objections either written or verbal received from any of the surrounding neighbors. In addition there were six (6) letters received from the area property owners in support of the request and an additional letter of approval from the Trinidad Island Architectural Review Chairman. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The fence is similar to other fences in the neighborhood in terms of materials and colors. 2. The maximum five (5) foot six (6) inch high wrought iron fence is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The fence is an accessory structure to a single family residence which is compatible with the Low Density Residential Land Use Designation in the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated September 24, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The wrought iron fence shall be maintained with a dark color to assure that the fence blends in with other fences in the neighborhood. 3. The fence shall remain at least 70% clear (open) of all vegetation or other obstructions to prevent the front yard from having a "walled -in" appearance. ZA Minutes - 10/30/91 -5- (1361d) 4. The applicant shall obtain building permits for the wrought iron fence (constructed without permits) within thirty (30) days of its approval and the fence shall receive its final inspection within thirty (30) days thereafter. 5. 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 Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit No. 91-47 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DIRECTED STAFF BY MINUTE ACTION TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE STATE CONTRACTOR'S BOARD RELATIVE TO THE ILLEGAL FENCE CONSTRUCTION. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:45 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. -14qk Scott es Zoning Administrator :jr L I� ZA Minutes - 10/30/91 -6- (1361d)