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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-29F� F, MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES: Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California Mike Strange Wayne Carvalho The Minutes of the July 22, 1992 Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. ITEM 1• TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 92-191 Applicant: Dewayne Brown 15481 Electronic Lane, Unit E Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To subdivide a 23,225 square foot parcel into two (2) lots pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17752-17762 Metzler Lane Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request meets the zoning code in terms of lot size and frontage. There are two buildings on site. Staff recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. Staff advised that a letter was received from the applicant contesting the suggested condition for the separate fire service connections. Ward Kinsman, Fire Department, reported that the separate fire service connections was required because each parcel must stand alone for all utilities which includes fire service connections. He advised that this is a Fire and Water Department standard as well as Municipal Code requirement. Dewayne Brown, the applicant, stated that the property presents a hardship due to the 400 foot City easement for storm drain and sewer that runs along the back and one side of the property. He stated that the ordinance is questionable because large apartment complexes do not have the same requirement as industrial. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 92-191 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 proposed subdivision of two (2) parcels for purposes of industrial use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. The proposed parcels comply with Article 951 (M1-A District Standards) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives for implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation -for General Industrial allowing industrial buildings was placed on the subject property. 4. The size, depth and frontage, of the proposed subdivision are in compliance with standards, plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The Tentative Parcel Map received by the Department of Community Development on June 17, 1992 shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). 2. A parcel map shall be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. A copy of the recorded parcel map shall be filed with the Department of Community Development. 3. The applicant/property owner shall provide an independent fire service connection to each parcel pursuant to Fire Department and Water Department standards. 4. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided between properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be approved by the Department of Community Development and 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. 5. The Final Map shall be based on a field survey. Survey monuments shall be set prior to recordation. If, ZA Minutes - 7/29/92 -2- (4097d) ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO. 92-35 Applicant: Harold Lahaie H.R.L. Construction, Inc. P. 0. Box 333 Sunset Beach, CA 90742 Request: To construct a 4,150 square foot two (2) story triplex pursuant to Section 9120.1(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7541 and 7555 Warner Ave. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the use permit is required because the property is located on a arterial. The proposal includes eight (8) off street parking spaces with six (6) enclosed garages. Staff recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Harold Lahaie, 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. Mike Strange, Zoning Administrator, said he would approve the request with an added condition that the front elevations be reviewed by the Design Review Board. USE PERMIT NO. 92-35 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 4,150 sq. ft. triplex will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed triplex will Conform with all provisions of Article 913 (R2 development standards). b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The proposed project will provide additional landscaping throughout the project. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-35 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed 4,150 sq. ft. triplex is consistent with the Medium Density Residential Land Use designation of the General Plan. ZA Minutes - 7/29/92 -3- (4097d) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 9, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Elevations shall be approved by the Design Review Board. b. Minimum vehicle clearance from the garage floor to staircase (Units A & B) shall be four and one-half (4 1/2) 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. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, applicant shall file a parcel map consolidating the subject parcels. Said map shall be recorded with the County of Orange Recorder prior to final inspection and a copy of the recorded map submitted to the Department of Community Development for inclusion in the entitlement file. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. Four (4) sets of landscape and irrigation plans to the Department of Community Development and public Works for review and approval. b. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and it must be approved (by issuance of a grading permit). A plan for silt control for all water runoff from the property during construction and initial operation of the project may be required if deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works. c. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 5. The new driveway shall be constructed per Public Works Department standards. 6. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. ZA Minutes - 7/29/92 -4- (4097d) 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. All utility apparatuses such as but not limited to backflow devices and Edison transformers, shall be prohibited in the front yard and exterior sideyards unless properly screened by approved landscaping or any other method approved by the Director of Planning. In no case shall they be within the setback areas along Pacific Coast Highway. All such apparatuses shall be depicted on the site plan prior to issuance of building permits. 10. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawings submitted for plancheck. NOTE: The new address for the proposed triplex is 7551 Warner Avenue, Units A, B and C. 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 structures on the subject property, whether attached or detached, shall be constructed in compliance with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical analysis report, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). 5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 92-35 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, AUGUST 5, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. " I L_ ��4 vVN'% �_ Mike Strange Zoning Administr for :jr ZA Minutes - 7/29/92 -5- (4097d)