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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-29MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Scott Hess STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of the April 29, 1992 Zoning Administrator Meeting was approved. ITEM 1• NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 92-12 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: Widening of the intersection described below to allow for three north and south bound travel lanes, a bicycle lane, median and turn pockets to accommodate vehicular traffic needs and comply with the arterial designation depicted on the City's Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways. Location: Bolsa Chica Street at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Bolsa Chica Street approximately 300 feet to the south and 340 feet to the north of Warner Avenue. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the Environmental Assessment Committee reviewed the proposal and recommended that a Negative Declaration be approved with mitigation measures. The Draft Negative Declaration was advertised for thirty (30) days and no comments were received. Staff indicated that the proposed improvements will be consistent with the City's General Plan and concluded by recommending approval with mitigation measures. NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 92-12 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS. Mitigation Measures: 1. In order to minimize wind and water erosion of excavated soils during construction, the applicant shall control fugitive dust by regular watering of soil piles and exposed dirt. 2. In order to minimize dust and construction related emissions during street improvements, the applicant shall: a. use low sulfur fuel (05% by weight) for construction equipment, b. phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts), c. discontinue installation activities during second stage smog alerts, d. maintain equipment engines in proper tune. e. control fugitive dust by regular watering of soil piles and exposed dirt. 3. Equipment used in installing pipeline shall be equipped with double mufflers to reduce short term noise increases. 4. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and Federal holidays. 5. In order to minimize temporary circulation hazards, the applicant shall submit a construction plan for approval by the City's Traffic Division prior to installation of the pipeline. a. The plan shall include, at minimum, alternate routes for traffic during pipeline installation, construction vehicle routes and proposed warning signage and markings to provide adequate warning to motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. The plan shall be implemented during pipeline installation. b. In order to prevent any impact upon public utilities, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Public Works that utility companies (Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, General Telephone, etc.) which have lines within the project vicinity have been notified of the location and extent of pipeline installation activities prior to any pipeline installation activities. ZA Minutes - 4/29/92 -2- (3215d) c. The applicant shall notify the Police and Fire Departments, about the extent and duration of any construction activities which will impede emergency circulation a minimum 24 hours prior to the initiation of such activities. 6. Should any contaminated soils be encountered during installation of street improvements, the applicant shall coordinate withthe Fire Department for clean-up and disposal of contaminated soils. Clean-up and removal of soils shall be in compliance with State and local requrements. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO, 92-11 Applicant: Thom Jacobs P. 0. Box P Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To approve two proposed single family residences built up to the side yard property line (0' in lieu of 3') pursuant to Condition No. 8 on approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 91-289 and Section 9130.7(a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 291 and 301 Alabama Avenue Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that approval of a use permit was required pursuant to a previously approved tentative parcel map. The review was to address aesthetics and the off-street parking issue. Staff indicated that the proposed zero lot line development would require an agreement from the adjacent property owner and a maintenance easement to be recorded with the County Recorder. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Thom Jacobs, 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. 92-11 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 two (2) single family residences will not be detrimental to: ZA Minutes - 4/29/92 -3- (3215d) a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The project will provide additional off-street parking spaces with twenty-two foot long driveways. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed single family dwellings will conform with zero lot line development standards permitted in the Oldtown District. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-11 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposal for two (2) single family residences is consistent with the Medium Density Residential Land Use Designation of the City's General Plan. The proposal also conforms with the Conditions of Approval on Tentative Parcel Map No. 91-289 which was approved by the Planning Commission on February 19, 1992. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 9, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modification: a. The north elevations shall be modified to provide for architectural relief. The revised elevations shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of bulding permits. 2. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawings submitted for plancheck. 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. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan to the Department of Community Development and Public Works for review and approval. The landscape plan shall be in conformance with Section 9608 and Article 913'of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 5. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to final inspection. 0 1 ZA Minutes - 4/29/92 -4- (3215d) 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. Public Works requirements: a. Submit a soils report to the Director of Public Works. b. Submit a grading plan for approval prior to issuance of building permits. c. Removal of north half of Chicago Street shall conform with Public Works requirements. d. Remove and replace existing curb, gutter and sidewalk at 301 Alabama Street. e. Remove and replace existing paving to centerline of Alabama Street along the frontage of the project. f. Remove existing cross gutter and replace with curb, gutter and sidewalk at Chicago Street. 8. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall obtain a notarized agreement from the adjacent property owner to the north regarding the zero lot line proposal. The agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and recorded with the County Recorder. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. 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. 92-11 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:10 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. Scott Hess Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 4/29/92 -5- (3215d)