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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-23_J MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1992 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of December 16, 1992 Zoning Administrator Meetings were continued to the January 6, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meeting. ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO. 92-29 (Six Month Review) Applicant: Juan Navarro 2020 Florida Street, Unit B Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: Six month review for the establishment of a state licensed recycling center (mobile container 8' X 21' X 81). Location: 19731 Beach Blvd. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the item was a six month review of a Use Permit which was approved to allow the establishment of a recycling center at the above location. Staff said that the abutting property owners and persons present at the original public hearing were notified of the meeting. Staff reported that several calls were received from citizens who were concerned about the location of the bin. Code Enforcement also had two complaints on record; one was regarding graffiti and the other on operating past the approved hours of operation. Staff said the complaints resulted in violations which had been complied with. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mel Heckman, 303 Alabama, said he is a part owner and manager of the Sierra Apartments which is located adjacent to the recycling center. He was opposed to the business because he felt that drug deals may occur on the site. Marlene Burris, 419 Main Street, was opposed to the business because they operate as late as 8:30 and 9:00 PM. Kirk Kirkland, 2217 Florida Street, said he visited the recycling center recently and felt that the operators were doing a very good job. However, due to the location, he was opposed to the business. He suggested that the business be relocated to Newland Center. He also was concerned because the vans used in the business are in poor and non -operating condition and are parked on the City streets. Dave Burris, 419 Main Street, said he owns property on Jay Circle. He said that the subject business should not be in a residential area as it often emits unpleasant odors. Carol Van Asten, 721 Utica, was opposed to the center because of the step vans used in the business. She said the vans are in poor condition and are an eye -sore to the community as they and are always parked on the streets. Frank Puccilli, 2402 Florida Street No. 6, said he had lived on Florida for thirteen years and is a member of the Florida/Utica Task Force. He said the recycling business is a serious detriment to anyone trying to rent units. Tenants do not want to live adjacent to a recycling bin. Haydee Tillotson, 15272 Bolsa Chica Road, said that there are adequate recycling centers throughout the City. She said that property owners in the area are trying to upgrade the neighborhood and this type of business brings the neighborhood down. She said she would be opposed to any recycling business in a residential neighborhood. Mrs. Navarro, owner of the business, said the trucks are used to take the cans from her recycling center to Los Angeles for recycling and are emptied every day. She said she was looking for a location to park her trucks. Frank Joseph, 2207 Florida, was opposed to the business. He said if the business is allowed, a No Loitering Sign should be posted because people congregate at the center. He said that the recycling center at Ralph's on Beach has a truck that picks up their recycling materials. He suggested that Mrs. Navarro get into a situation where someone picks up the materials. Dave Burris, 419 Main Street, said that the recycling business is lowering the quality of life in the neighborhood. He again stated that the business would be more appropriate if located at Newland Center. 11 1 ZA Minutes 12/23/92 -2- (5509d) r_� Mrs. Navarro said that the recycling license is issued from Sacramento and it is only for the approved location. Jake Karina who lives on Florida said there is a lot more activity going on in the alley with people going through trash cans since the business went in. He also said that it appears that there is an increased number of break-ins in the area. 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 REVOKED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS 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 REVOCATION OF USE PERMIT 92-29: 1. After the monitoring of the maintenance and operation of the Recycling Center for six (6) months, it has been determined that the use has been detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The Recycling Center creates noise and odors for the tenants residing and working in the vicinity. Furthermore, there is no buffer from the residential property. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use. The recycling bin is situated in close proximity to apartment buildings and is incompatible with the adjacent residential development. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:20 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1993 AT 1:30 PM. Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes 12/23/92 -3- (5509d)