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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1993
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange
STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho
MINUTES: The Minutes of December 16, 1992
Zoning Administrator Meeting were
approved and the Minutes of the
December 23, 1992 Meeting were
continued to the January 20, 1992
Zoning Administrator Meeting.
ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-27
Applicant: Pacific Coast Homes
2124 Main Street, Suite 200
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Request: To construct eight (8) new single family residences on
a previously approved eight (8) lot subdivision
pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code. A Local Coastal Program Amendment was
recently approved by the California Coastal Commission
for a zone change on the subject property.
Location: North side of Palm Avenue approximately 150 feet east
of Cherryhill Drive.
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the subject property is
one of twelve oil islands which were being developed for single
family homes. Staff indicated that a Tentative Tract Map and
Negative Declaration were previously approved by the Planning
Commission and that a Zone Change was recently approved by the
Coastal Commission. Staff said that there had not been any
telephone calls as a result of the public notification. Staff
concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested
conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Richard Loyd, representing 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.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-27 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 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 91-27:
1. The request to permit the construction of an eight (8) lot
single family subdivision conforms with the plans, policies,
requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the
General Plan. The proposed eight (8) lot subdivision will not
impact public views or access.
2. Coastal Development Permit No. 91-27 is consistent with the CZ
suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as
other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
applicable to the property. In addition, the proposed tract
conforms with the public access and public recreation policies
of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal.Act.
3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed single family residences
will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is
consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan received and dated December 10, 1992, shall be
the conceptually approved layout with the following
modification(s):
a. Lot 5 shall conform with the minimum open space and open
space dimension requirements.
2. A revised plan shall be submitted for inclusion in the
entitlement file.
3. All previous conditions on Tentative Tract Map No. 14243 shall
still apply.
4. 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.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, a Lot Line Adjustment
shall be approved by the City of Huntington Beach and recorded
with the County Recorder for the modification of Lot 1.
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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.
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 Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal
Development Permit No. 91-27 if any violation of these
conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
ITEM 2• USE PERMIT NO. 92-27 (Six Month Review)
Applicant: Wendy Campbell
2716 Ocean Park Blvd. #3040
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Request: Six (6) month review for the establishment of a 1,800
square foot sandwich shop/smoothie bar in conjunction
with a video arcade (initially up to 10 games) pursuant
to Section 9220.11 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code. The applicant requests up to 30 additional video
games to be permitted as part of the review.
Location: 8865 Atlanta Avenue
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the building suite has
ample room for the additional video games. Staff reported that the
City Code Enforcement Section had not received any complaints during
the first six months of operation. Staff concluded by recommending
approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Chuong Sweeney, co-owner of the business, concurred with staff's
recommendation. He said that their initial request was for twenty
video games but only ten were approved. He said the additional
games were needed to run a profitable business.
Sue Ann Pohl, representing Travel Center at 8861 Atlanta, was
present. She said her business was adjacent to the video arcade and
that she had been at the location for seventeen years. She said
their work environment had been disturbed because of noise generated
by the video store's stereo. She was also concerned that bike racks
cut into sidewalk creating a hazard. She said that most of her
business is with senior citizens who have indicated that they will
discontinue doing business with her agency because they do not want
to interface with the children. She concluded by stating that the
use is not compatible with other uses in the center.
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Ms. Whitney, 8855 Atlanta, was present. She said she was a tenant
in the center for ten years and that the owners of the arcade had
been responsive to her complaints; therefore there were no
complaints on record to the City. She said her main concern was
that games were being played before 3:00 PM on school days and there
were too many bikes on the sidewalk disrupting access to other
businesses.
Chuong Sweeney offered to eliminate the noise by not playing the
stereo during normal business hours. He said there are fifteen bike
racks and he personally parks bikes when they become busy to ensure
that access to the sidewalk is clear. He advised that Edison High
School students come in during lunch break from 12:00 noon to 12:30
PM and after school at 2:30 PM. Mr. Sweeney requested to be allowed
to operate during lunch period and after 2:30 PM.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the
request and the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO. 92-27 (SIX MONTH REVIEW) WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFIED 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.
MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - USE PERMIT NO, 92-27:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated
May 7, 1992 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any
changes in floor area is 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. There shall be a maximum of 25 games (including billiard
tables).
4. Video games shall not be operational during school hours.
Games may be operational during the high school's lunch hour
(12:00 - 12:30 p.m.) and after 2:30 p.m.
5. Hours of operation shall be as follows:
a. Monday -Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
b. Friday -Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
c. Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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6. One supervisory employee eighteen (18) years or older shall be
in attendance during operating hours.
7. Two (2) bicycle racks shall be provided adjacent to the
entryway and shall not obstruct the entire sidewalk.
8. Stereos shall be prohibited from operation before 6:00 p.m.
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 Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use
Permit No. 92-27 if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:25 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1993 AT 1:30 PM.
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Mike Strange
Zoning Administrator
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