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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-10MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. 1992 - 1:30 P.M ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of the June 3, 1992 Zoning Administrator Meeting were continued. ITEM 1• CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 92-16 (continued from the Mav 27 1992 Zoning Administrator Meeting Applicant: John Topolewski 815 Geneva Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit a 344 square foot room addition to an existing two-story single family residence with a variance for reduced open space (494 square feet in lieu of 600 square feet) pursuant to Section 9130.9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 815 Geneva Avenue Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the item was continued to allow the applicant to work out Building Code deficiencies regarding emergency access from the third story deck. Staff indicated that the applicant had modified plans that met Building Code requirements with only a minimal loss in open space. Staff recommended approval based on findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Topolewski, the applicant, was present and concurred with the suggested conditions of approval. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 92-16 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 granting of Conditional Exception 92-16 for a 344 square foot addition will not constitute a grant in special privilege inconsistant upon properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. The subject property provides open space on second and third story decks. In addition, the existing residence has a twenty (20) foot front setback providing additional open space. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, 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 subject lot has a unique shape that restricts any open space to be calculated within the rearyard due to the additional garage space. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-16 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The proposed addition will allow for a second enclosed parking space and a second story room addition. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-16 for reduced open space will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The proposed addition will meet all provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code except for variances granted under Conditional Exception No. 92-16. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-16 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed room addition is consistent with the Low Density Residential Land Use designation in the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 22, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modification: a. Access to the third story deck by use of a spiral staircase shall be provided through the proposed teen room on the second floor. ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -2- (3635d) J 1 I 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 5. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of 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 except for variances granted under Conditional Exception No. 92-16. 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 Conditional Exception No. 92-16 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO, 92-1 Applicant: Paul Cook 306 3rd Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the relocation and expansion of the Coral Cay guard house with an approximate total of 146 square feet of building area pursuant to Section 9841.5. of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -3- (3635d) Location: Outside of Coral Cay main entrance, approximately fifty (50) feet northeast of Bluewater Lane. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to relocate an existing guard house and enlarge the structure to include a bathroom to meet Building Division Requirements. Staff advised that the Fire Department will require 14 foot drive aisle for both ingress and egress. Staff concluded by recommending approval with suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Louie Hernandez, representing the applicant, was present. He stated they had room to shift the guard house to meet the Fire Department requirement and concurred with the requested modification. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 92-1 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. The site plan and floor plans received and dated June 5, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Drive aisle width shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) feet wide for the easterly driveway to meet Fire Department requirements. b. Building height shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet. 2. 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. 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. ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -4- (3635d) Fj 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 Site Plan Amendment No. 92-1 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO, 92-21 Applicant: Chad DiMarco 7611 Slater Avenue, Suite P Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit the establishment of an automotive related business (auto repair, fabrication and maintenance of two (2) race cars, and performance parts and accessory mail order business) pursuant to Section 9530.01 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17161 Palmdale Street Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant's proposal is to occupy a building in an existing industrial center for an automotive related business. Staff presented letters from adjacent businesses of the applicant's present location who indicate that the business does not create a parking problem. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Chad DiMarco, the applicant, concurred with the suggested conditions of approval. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 92-21 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 automotive service/mail order business will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. All automotive repair will be conducted within the building and there will be no outside storage of vehicles or parts. Further, there were no persons in opposition to the request. ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -5- (3635d) b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The industrial complex provides the necessary amount of parking spaces required by the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-21 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The automotive related business is consistent with the General Industrial Land Use designation of the City's General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 8, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. 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. 2. Automotive service area shall not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. in area. A physical barrier/partition shall be provided to separate the automotive service area from the manufacturing area. 3. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. 4. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 5. 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. 6. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of 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 which include: a. Compliance with Article 29 of the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) for garages. b. Compliance with Article 79 of the UFC for flammable/combustible liquids. 1 ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -6- (3635d) 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 Use Permit No. 92-21 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 92-32 Applicant: Five Points Seniors David Michelson 2 South Alta Mira Laguna Beach, CA 92677-3300 Request: To permit a seven foot, six inch (7'6") high block wall within seven feet (7') of the property line for purposes of enclosing a water pump and placing a project identification sign pursuant to Section 9771(1) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 18561 Florida Street Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request is for a blockwall/enclosure for a water pump and project identification sign. Staff indicated that the proposal for the blockwall is 1.5 feet above code and encroaches 3 feet into the 10 foot setback. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. Mr. Brinegar, representing the applicant, was present and concurred with staff's recommendation and conditions of approval. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed 7 1/2 foot block wall/enclosure will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed wall will mitigate potential noise impacts and provide for an aesthetically pleasing project identification sign. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use The proposed wall will meet site angle visibility requirements and will not impact pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-32 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's General Plan and Land Use Map. ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -7- (3635d) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 16, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in building height or setbacks 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. The proposed block wall/enclosure shall be architecturally compatible with the proposed residential project an shall be stuccoed to match building texture and color. 4. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of 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 Use Permit No. 92-32 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:50 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :jr 1 ZA Minutes - 6/10/92 -8- (3635d)