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Home My WebLink About1992-01-29MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS• MINUTES• REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: Mike Connor, Wayne Carvalho The Minutes of January 22, 1992 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO, 91-61 Applicant: Michael J. Del Monaco 13282 Taft Avenue Garden Grove, CA 92643 Request: To permit a seven foot (7') high block wall over a two to four foot (2'-4') high retaining wall on the side and rear property lines; and a three foot (3') high wrought iron fence over a three foot (3') high retaining wall on the front property line pursuant to Section 9771 (1) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7702 Yukon Drive Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that the request was continued from the January 22, 1992 Zoning Administrator meeting for further research. Staff determined that the Zoning Code was changed in 1988 relative to retaining walls and 42 inch high fences in the front yard setback. Staff advised that the subject fence was constructed in 1986, prior to current codes and therefore is legal, non -conforming. Staff noted that the gates on the public right-of-way are not legal and must be removed or changed to open inward into the property. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Bud Greenleaf, the applicant was present and concurred with staff. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 90-21 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 establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed seven foot (7') high block wall over a two to four foot (2'-4') high retaining wall on the side and rear property lines; and a three foot (3') high wrought iron fence over a three foot (3') high retaining wall on 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 to the proposed fences or walls presented in writing or verbally at the public hearing. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The existing wall and fence on the front property line were constructed in compliance with code prior to the three foot (31) fence setback requirement being adopted. The side and rear walls will be constructed entirely on the subject property. 2. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. The proposed fence and walls are accessory structures to the single family residence which is consistent 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 January 9, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the modification described herein: a. The gates across the driveway and the pedestrian walkway shall be changed to swing onto the subject property rather than into the public right-of-way. I-- ZA Minutes - 1/29/92 -2- (2194d) 2 The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in building 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. 3. Building permits shall be obtained and finaled for the wall/fence along the front property line within 90 days. 4. Prior to final inspection the following items shall be completed: a. 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. b. The gates along the front property line shall be made to open into the subject property rather than into the public right-of-way. 4. 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. 91-61 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2• USE PERMIT NO 90-21 (EXTENSION OF TIME) Applicant: John Leece & Associates 1055-C E1 Camino Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Property Owner: Security Pacific National Bank Trust and Real Estate Division 555 Anton Blvd., Suite 300 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: A six (6) month extension of time for a use permit that was approved for an exterior facade remodel of an existing shopping center and the construction of a new 5,000 square foot commercial building. ZA Minutes - 1/29/92 -3- (2194d) Location: 9021-9055 Atlanta Avenue (Huntington South Center) Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request for an extension of time would be the last extension permitted by Code. Staff advised that an additional condition for the Traffic Impact Fee would be imposed. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and the additional condition of approval. Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, inquired as to the status of the Reciprocal Access Agreement and if there is an easement to the adjacent Post Office property. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Leece, the applicant, advised that the Reciprocal Access Agreement had been signed by the property owners. He advised that the funding had been approved and they plan to commence construction in late February. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. The Zoning Administrator advised the applicant to provide evidence as to whether an easement was dedicated to the Post Office. USE PERMIT NO. 90-21 (EXTENSION OF TIME) 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. Conditions of Approval: 1. All previous conditions of approval from the Zoning Administrator's letter dated June 27, 1990 shall still apply. 2. The developer shall be responsible for the payment of the Traffic Impact Fees at the time of final inspection. 3. This extension of time shall expire on July 9, 1992. No further extensions of time may be granted for this application. 4. The applicant shall submit evidence as to whether or not there are existing vehicular access easements between the subject property and the adjacent easterly properties (U.S. Post Office). 1 L, ZA Minutes - 1/29/92 -4- (2194d) ITEM 3: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT Applicant: Farhad Rezai Coast Engineering 17931 Beach Street, #116 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To adjust the existing lot lines between three (3) existing parcels of Parcel Map 83-555. Parcel 3 will be enlarged to match the approved site plan for Conditional Use Permit No. 91-28 while parcels 1 and 2 will be reduced accordingly. Location: 8052 Adams (Seabridge Village Shopping Center) Mike Connor, Staff Planner, reported that all the parcels affected by the lot line adjustment would meet minimum code requirements for the subdivision due to the reciprocal access and parking. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Farhad Rezai, the applicant, advised that the adjustment would allow him to sell parcel No. 1 without impacting the parking in the center. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Scott Hess, Zoning Administrator, advised that the Reciprocal Parking Agreement was not in the file and that it would not be possible to approve lot line adjustment without researching the document to determine the impact of such an approval. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 91-1 WAS CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY 5, 1992 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE WITH THE APPLICANTS APPROVAL. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:10 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. L kL Scott Hess Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 1/29/92 -5- (2194d)