Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-05MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of the July 29, 1992 and Zoning Administrator Meeting were approved. ITEM 1• NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 92-29 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Request: Installation/Reconstruction of street improvements in the Oakview North Redevelopment Area. Improvements include installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk. Location: Oakview north vicinity including the following street segments; Oak Lane (Warner Avenue to 1,300 feet to the south); Ash Street (Warner Avenue to 1300 feet to the south); Elm Street (Sycamore Avenue to Keelson Lane); Sycamore Avenue (Oak Lane to Elm Street); Cypress Avenue (Oak Lane to Beach Boulevard); and Keelson Lane (from 500 feet south to Cypress to 630 feet south of Cypress Avenue). Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, was requesting an environmental approval of the street improvements in the Oakview Redevelopment Project Area. He advised that the Environmental Assessment Committee had reviewed the request and recommended a mitigated negative declaration be filed. The negative declaration was posted for twenty-one days and no comments were received. Staff concluded by recommending approval with mitigation measures. Tony Folaran, Public Works, was present to respond to questions. 11 NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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 impacts to the existing street scene regarding 72 mature trees, the Department of Public Works shall replace at a one to one ratio all trees which will be removed as a result of the street improvement project. Replacement trees may be located on private property adjacent to the former tree locations or within the public right-of-way; concentrations of trees shall be located toward points of arterial access (i.e. Oak and Ash Streets approaches to Warner Ave. and the Cypress Avenue approach to Beach Boulevard). 2. In order to minimize temporary circulation hazards, the applicant shall submit a construction plan for approval by the City's Traffic Division prior to construction. a. The plan shall include, at minimum, alternate routes for traffic during construction, 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 construction. b. 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. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO. 92-4 Applicant: Sang S. Kim 10170 Ascot Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Request: To permit the establishment of a martial arts studio within an existing 2,000 sq. ft. retail suite pursuant to Section 9220.1(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 10088 Adams Avenue Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that various City Departments reviewed the request and no negative comments were received. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and closed on Sunday. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and conditions of approval. ZA Minutes 8/5/92 -2- (4150d) I- THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Kim, the applicant, advised that most of the students are children who will be driven to the studio by adults; therefore the use will not impact parking in the center. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 92-29 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 - USE PERMIT NO. 92-45: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed martial arts studio will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The studio will have scheduled classes with reduced hours of operation which will minimize any parking impacts. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The business will occupy a 2,000 sq. ft. commercial suite within an existing commercial center. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 92-45 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed martial arts studio is consistent with the General Commercial Land Use designation of the City's General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, received and dated July 16, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday), 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Saturday), closed. Sunday and Holidays. 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. ZA Minutes 8/5/92 -3- (4150d) 4. Any modification to existing signs or installation of new signs shall require separate building permits. 5. Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification #428. The subject suite shall be sized a minimum of four (4) inches with a brush stroke of one-half (1/2) inch. 6. Fire extinguishers shall be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. 7. Exit signs and exit path markings shall be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. 8. 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 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. 92-25 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 92-29 Applicant: Bernie Siwek 21122 Indigo Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Request: To permit the construction of a 216 sq. ft, room addition resulting in reduced open space dimensions (14'9" in lieu of minimum 25') pursuant to Section 9110.9(a) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location:. 21122 Indigo Circle Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the proposed 216 square foot room and second story deck addition will result in a reduction to the minimum dimension for open space. He stated, however, that the addition meets the minimum setback and total open space requirements. Staff reported that one call was received in opposition to the request. Staff concluded by recommending approval based on findings and conditions of approval. ZA Minutes 8/5/92 -4- (4150d) 1 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr Siwek, the applicant, advised that he recently purchased the home which had previously been rented and they were in the process of fixing it up. He indicated that the upper story deck would primarily be used for weekend leisure with his wife. He said that along with the proposed addition, the entire house would be painted. Rob Ellery, 21121 Cocobana Lane, advised that he owns the property directly in back of the subject request. He said that the requested addition would be on the side of the property that faces his main living areas and that the second story deck would allow a "birds -eye" view of his property. He stated that the deck would reduce his property value. Mr. Ellery responded to Mike Strange, Zoning Administrator, that he is less opposed to the room addition; however, strongly opposed to the deck. Helen Ellery, 21121 Cocobana Lane, was strongly opposed to the request stating that any construction activity would have a negative impact on their ability to sell their home which was currently on the market. Nancy Krueger, 21111 Cocobana Lane, advised that her main concern with the request was the sun deck and the loss of privacy. 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 one story room addition without the sun deck due to land related hardship. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 92-29 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 No. 92-29 for a reduction in the required open space minimum dimension will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. The subject lot is located at the end of a cul-de-sac with less than 6,000 sq. ft. of lot area. The shape of the lot restricts structures on the front portion of the lot. ZA Minutes 8/5/92 mi! (4150d) 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, 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 property is an odd -shaped lot restricting any building on the front one-third (1/3) of the lot. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-29 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property -rights. The proposed addition will provide for a one story recreation,room.. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 92-29 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. Granting of reduction in open space minimum dimension will not reduce the required total open space area (1,200 square feet). Further, :)I, with the conditions imposed, the surrounding properties will maintain privacy. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 02-29 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The addition is consistent with the Low Density Residential Land Use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July IQ, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The second story deck shall be deleted and revised to depict a pitched roof. 2. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 3., 411 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. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawings submitted for plancheck. 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. 1 ZA Minutes 8/5/92 -6- (4150d) I- 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 Conditional Exception No. 92-29 if any -violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. it THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:10PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 1``t7 THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRFsTOR ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1992, AT 1:30 PM. r j Mike Strange Zoning Administrator r. r ), .iud t iA Z�1110 '1p:0 17�i t„Y ZA Minutes 8/5/92 -7- (4150d)