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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-13MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1991 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Connor MINUTES: The Minutes of November 6, 1991 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO, 91-52 Applicant: William Patterson 123 South Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 Request: To permit the facade remodel of an existing retail center and to increase landscaping within the parking area. Location: 19101 Magnolia Street (K-Mart Center) Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the proposal is for a facade remodel and upgrade to coincide with the new K-Mart image. Also included in the proposal is a canopy along the front of the building and additional landscaping. Reciprocal access with the center to the south was required pursuant to the original approval; however it was never completed. Staff stated that the reciprocal access should be required as a condition of approval. Staff advised that a special permit is also requested to allow twenty percent of the required parking spaces be compact -spaces. Staff said that the site exceeds the parking spaces required by Code. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. William Patterson, the applicant, presented a revised site plan which depicted increased landscaping along Magnolia Avenue and landscape islands throughout the parking lot. He said the revised plan has over 700 parking spaces and Code requires 617 spaces. He requested approval of the revised plan with the understanding that the parking and landscaping meet zoning code requirements. Thomas Ryan, 8852 Luss Drive, said that the improvements would benefit the community. Morton Wein, 19101 Magnolia Street, spoke in support of the request stating that the reciprocal access to the southerly parcel was critical. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 91-52 WITH SPECIAL PERMITS 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 USE PERMIT NO, 91-52: 1. The facade remodel of an existing retail center with increased landscaping will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed facade remodel and increased landscaping will not result in any increased traffic or noise. It will provide better circulation on -site and between adjoining parcels due to reciprocal access easements. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The facade remodel and increased landscaping will result in an improved appearance and will improve the general area. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The existing retail establishments are consistent with the General Commercial Land Use Designation in'the General Plan. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR THE SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR UP TO 20 PERCENT COMPACT SIZE PARKING SPACES: 1. The special permit to allow for up to twenty percent (20%) compact size parking spaces will not adversely affect the circulation and safety of the use, structure or site, or adjacent land uses. The compact parking spaces will be dispersed throughout the site and will be designed to meet code requirements for size and circulation. ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -2- (1503d) 1 C L 2. The special permit to allow for up to twenty percent (20%) compact size parking spaces will result in a more effective and efficient circulation pattern and parking layout. The compact spaces will allow the site to be designed to provide parking spaces in excess of the minimum required by code. 3. The special permit to allow for up to twenty percent (20%) compact size parking spaces will enhance the general appearance of the development and its surroundings. The compact spaces will be dispersed throughout the site and will allow for additional landscaping on site. 4. The special permit to allow for up to twenty percent (20%) compact size parking spaces 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 the site to be designed to provide parking spaces in excess of the minimum required by code and will be designed to meet code requirements for size and circulation. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 9, 1991 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Convert the two rows of compact spaces to standards spaces near the entrance of the K-Mart building. b. Add a minimum 10' x 10' planter area adjacent to the south and west side of the Blockbuster property lines. c. Provide two points of'vehicular accessways along the southern property line to the adjoining southerly lot. 2. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in building height, floor area, setbacks, or building 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. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. A Planned Sign Program shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review. The program shall be approved prior to issuance of any sign permits and/or installation of any signs. The Planned Sign Program shall address uniformity amongst all wall signs for the center. In addition, it shall indicate how the freestanding sign -will be brought into conformance with the sign code. ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -3- (1503d) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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. c. 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 and 9220.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code . d. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site and adjacent properties to the north and south. 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 issuance of building permits. e. Revised plan pursuant to Condition # 1 above submitted to the Planning Division for the file. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection/within six (6) months of the date building permits are issued. The non -conforming freestanding sign shall be modified to conform with sign code and the Planned Sign Program within six months of this entitlement approval. The existing automatic fire sprinkler system shall be improved to comply with Federal and Local Fire Department regulations. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 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. There shall be no outside -storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All automobile repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 11 ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -4- (1503d) 1 11. 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. 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. 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. 4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke this Use Permit No. 91-52 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO, 91-3 Applicant: Walden & Associates 18012 Cowan, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92714 Request: To adjust a property line between Lot Nos. 23 and 24 of Tract No. 7421 pursuant to Section 9811.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. This will result in an approximately 2,050 square foot area shifting from Lot No. 23 to Lot No. 24. Location: 6691 Country Circle Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that Lot No. 24 backs up to the Seacliff Golf Course and an oil island to the east. Lot No. 23 is owned by Pacific Coast Homes and they no longer need the property. Staff concluded by recommending approval stating that the lot line adjustment would not have an impact on the approved frontage for Lot No. 23 and would improve the lot area and open space for Lot No. 24. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Richard Loyd, Pacific Coast Homes, advised that Pacific Coast Homes had negotiated with the owner of Lot 24 because a portion of the lot was no longer needed. ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -5- (1503d) There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 91-3 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 lot line adjustment will'not create a nonconforming ; parcel. Both of the parcels will exceed the minimum 6,000 square'foot lot area and the lot line adjustment will not affect the existing lot frontages. 2. The lot line adjustment will not create a nonconforming yard requirement. The expansion of Lot 24 of Tract 7421 will provide for greater side yard setbacks and open space. There are no structures currently on Lot 23 and any proposed structures will be required to meet all setback and open space requirements. 3. The lot line adjustment will not sever existing structures on the two lots. There are no existing structures on Lot 23 and Lot 24 will be expanded. 4. The lot line adjustment will not allow a greater number of dwelling units than allowed by the code prior to the adjustment. Only one unit per lot is permitted by code for R1 lots. The lot line adjustment will not increase the number of lots. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) ; FOR ANY PURPOSE: 1. The Lot Line Adjustment received by the Department of Community Development on July 22, 1991, shall be the approved layout. 2. Monuments for the newly -established property lines shall be readjusted in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. A record of survey shall be completed to verify the location of the newly placed monuments. 3. Authentic data on the bearings of the adjusted line shall be shown on a plat map which shall be certified by the City Engineer prior to recordation. 4. Said plat map shall be recorded with the County Recorder prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for the structure and/or structures upon the subject properties. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for the file. ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -6- (1503d) 1 ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO. 91-54 Applicant: Sandy King Sher Five Points 18593 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit a three (3) day Temporary Outdoor Event, Pre -Holiday Sale with Banners, Balloons, Elves and a mini -blimp on November 15, 16 and 17, 1991 pursuant to Section 9730.64 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 18501-18691 Main Street Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for a three day outdoor event for a pre -holiday sale at the Sher Five Points Center. Staff recommended that the elves be restricted to within the center and not be allowed to walk along Main Street, and the mini -blimp not be illuminated. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Walter Brown, representing the applicant, advised that the mini -blimp would be provided by the KEZY radio station and the requested illumination was a battery powered light placed on the top of the blimp. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The temporary outdoor event for a pre -holiday sale will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The event is planned to increase business in the center. No off -site impacts are anticipated. . b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All improvements are temporary. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 91-54 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. Retail businesses are permitted within the General Commercial Land Use Designation in the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated October 31, 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. ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -7- (1503d) 3. 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. 4. The elves shall not be used to encourage vehicles driving on Main Street to enter the center. The elves shall be restricted to the sidewalk in front of the stores and shall not be permitted along the sidewalk along Main Street. 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. 91-54 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. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991, AT 1:30 PM. Scott H ss Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 11/13/91 -8- (1503d)