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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-15MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES• Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California Michael Strange Wayne Carvalho The Minutes of the March 25, 1992 were approved and the Minutes of April 8, 1992 were continued. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: ITEM 1• ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO, 92-4 Applicant: Jun Macaraig, Merit Construction 13437 Leffingwell Road Whittier, CA 90605 Request: To demolish an existing 2,400 square foot Cheveron office building and construct a new 3,200 sq. ft. industrial office building pursuant to Section 9530.01(A) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17881 Gothard Street Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request was heard by the Design Review Board who recommended approval with an added condition that the proposed stucco treatment be required on all sides. Staff concluded by recommending approval with conditions of approval. Greg Smith, representing the applicant, was present and explained that the existing structure was over fifty years old and was not adequate for their operation. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 92-4 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING 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. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 16, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. a. The exterior building elevations shall be revised to reflect stucco treatment on all building exterior walls as recommended by the Design Review Board. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall: a. Submit a grading plan for review and approval by the Department of Public Works. b. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. c. Submit a copy of revised elevations to the Community Development Department for the file. 3. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all sets of working drawings submitted for plancheck. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. All proposed fencing requires separate building permits. 7. 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. 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. 1 ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -2- (3085d) 4. Prior to occupancy the applicant shall restripe the parking lot so that it conforms to provisions of Article 960 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Adminstrative Review No. 92-4 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2• COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 92-12 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: Widen Goldenwest Street at location described below to provide three northbound and southbound traffic lanes, bike lanes, left turn pockets and railed medians pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: Segment of Goldenwest Street within the Coastal Zone between Pacific Coast Highway and approximately 200 feet north of Palm Avenue. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that a coastal development permit and negative declaration was approved for the Goldenwest widening project from Pacific Coast Highway to Warner Avenue. Because the project never proceeded within the required one year period, the applicant is required to obtain a new coastal development permit; a new environment assessment is not required. Staff recommended approval with the same mitigation measures as approved in 1988 by the Planning Commission. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Eric Charlonne, Public Works Department, was present to respond to questions. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-12 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, 92-12: 1. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Circulation Element. ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -3- (3085d) 2. The proposal is consistent with the Huntington Beach Coastal Element and with Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act by providing a major and primary arterial highway for beach and public recreation acessibility. 3. The Goldenwest Street Improvement and Widening project as proposed by Coastal Development Permit No. 92-12 conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Huntington Beach Coastal Element. 4. Coastal Development Permit No. 92-12 is consistent with the CZ suffix and with the various zoning designations along the one-half mile segment of Goldenwest Street. 5. Coastal Development Permit No. 92-12, at the time of completion, will provide infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with C-LUP by providing a fully improved major and primary arterial highway. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The street improvement plans received and dated April 1, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. All previous conditions of approval for Coastal Development Permit No. 88-29 applicable to this segment of Goldenwest Street shall apply. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 92-12 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-15/USE PERMIT NO. 92-18 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 92-11 Applicant: Mark R. Kelly On the Go Expresso 18462 Carnaby Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the expansion of an existing 125 sq. ft. kiosk to 375 sq. ft. by utilizing one additional parking space. The request includes a one (1) space variance to the required number of parking spaces as the center was previously granted a parking variance for 21 spaces pursuant to Sections 9220.1(c)R, 9602.2 and 989.5.3.14(e) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17220 Pacific Coast Highway ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -4- (3085d) I'] 1 Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the business operating hours is from 5:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Staff advised that a previous parking variance approved for the center was for businesses operating between the hours of 12:00 noon and 5:30 PM. Staff recommended that the floor plan be amended by moving the entrance door to the opposite side facing away from Pacific Coast Highway for aesthetic purposes. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mark Kelly, applicant, advised that the request was the result of Health Department requirements for a storage area and a handicapped restroom. He submitted pictures taken at various times of the morning which showed that the center's parking lot was basically vacant during the morning hours. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 92-15/USE PERMIT NO. 92-18/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 92-11 WERE 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 -USE PERMIT NO, 92-18: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the expanded coffee/expresso business will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The expresso business will operate during morning hours when the majority of businesses will be closed. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The removal of one parking space will not adversely impact on -site circulation. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-18 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach as the expresso business is consistent with the General Commercial Land Use Designation in the General Plan. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 92-15: 1. The request to permit the expansion of an existing 125 square foot kiosk conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed expansion will not adversly impact existing views or public access. ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -5- (3085d) 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 92-15 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the C4 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. The proposed expansion conforms with all applicable City codes except for variances granted for required parking spaces. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed expansion will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All required infrastructure currently exists to the site. 4. The proposed expansion conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 92-11: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-11 for a one space parking variance will not constitute a special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including shape, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. The expansion of the existing kiosk is necessary to comply with the Orange County Health Department requirements in providing employee restrooms and dry storage facilities. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-11 for a one space parking variance is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. Conditional Exception No. 92-11 will allow for a drive-thru expresso use to expand to meet Health Department requirements. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-11 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications as determined with approval of Conditional Exception 89-3 for a 21 space parking variance. Furthermore, there was no written or verbal opposition to the request presented. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-11 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach as the drive-thru business is consistent with the General Commercial Land Use Designation in the General Plan. 1 ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -6- (3085d) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 11, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Roof material shall be compatible with shopping center and gas station (i.e. mission tile). b. The entry door facing Pacific Coast Highway shall be located to the east side (facing shopping center). 2. Revised elevations pursuant to Condition No. 1 shall be subject to staff approval; and a copy of the approved revisions shall be submitted to Community Development Department for the file. 3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 5:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Monday thru Sunday. 4. No outdoor seating shall be permitted. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Prior to issuance of building permits, landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and approval by Department of Community Development and Public Works. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 11. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all sets of working drawings submitted for plancheck. ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -7- (3085d) 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. All signs require separate building permits. 5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 92-15, Use Permit No. 92-18 and Conditional Exception No. 92-11 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. Scott Hess Zoning Administrator :jr 1 ZA Minutes - 4/15/92 -8- (3085d)