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Home My WebLink About1993-02-241 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBERS: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of February 17, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meeting was approved. ITEM 1: DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-3 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department Request: Installation of drainage improvements within the public right-of-way along the below route. The improvements consist of installation of approximately 3,000 lineal feet of a combination of 42 and 36 inch diameter storm drain pipe, 9 catch basins and 6 juncture structures. Location: The storm drain will run north along Graham Street between Heil Avenue and Meadowlark Drive, east along Meadowlark Drive between Graham Street and Birdie Lane, south along Birdie Lane between Meadowlark Drive and Venturi Drive and east along Venturi Drive between Birdie and Ace Lanes. Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request is a City capital improvement project. He advised that the negative declaration was posted for twenty-one days and that one comment was received from the Environmental Board who recommended approval with standard mitigation measures. Staff concluded by recommending approval with mitigation measures. There were no persons present to speak for or against the request. NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-3 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. To minimize impacts on exposed soils and removal of soils, the following shall be completed: a. All surplus soil and unused materials (including concrete and asphalt) shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to accommodate them. b. During pipe installation and trench excavation, the applicant shall control fugitive dust by regular watering of soil piles and exposed dirt. 2. To minimize impacts on short-term air impacts from construction - emissions, the applicant.shall comply with the following during pipeline installation: a. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment. b. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first stage smog alerts). c. Discontinue installation activities during second stage smog alerts. d. Maintain equipment engines in proper tune. 3. To minimize short-term noise impacts from construction activities, the applicant shall comply with the following: a. Equipment used in installing pipeline shall be equipped with double mufflers. b. Construction activities shall be limited to Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Construction is prohibited on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays. 4. To minimize impacts to traffic, the applicant shall comply with the following: ZA Minutes - 2/24/93 -2- (6206d) 1 a. Prior to installation of pipeline, the applicant shall submit a construction plan for approval by the City's Traffic Division. The plan shall include, at minimum, alternate routes for traffic during pipeline installation, 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 pipeline installation. b. Trenches shall not be left open. Trenches which have not been back -filled at the end of the day shall be covered with plates. 5. Prior to initiation of trenching activity, the applicant shall contact all utility companies which have lines within the subject rights -of -way of trenching activities. ITEM 2' ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO, 93-1 Applicant: Dwayne Fuhrman BFB Development 17756 Sampson Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Request: To permit a sales office and a model homes complex (3 models) pursuant to Section 9730.32 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 18862 Huntington Street Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request is to permit three model homes with a sales office in the garage of one of the homes. Staff advised that a $1,000 bond would be required for the sales office and each model home per City requirements. Staff also advised that Public Works Department will require that all utilities be installed prior to occupancy. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Dwayne Fuhrman, the applicant, advised that the project is about 90% complete except for the landscaping. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO. 93-1 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. ZA Minutes - 2/24/93 -3- (6206d) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated January 29, 1993 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. 3. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plancheck. 4. All previous conditions on Tentative Tract No. 14417 and Conditional Use Permit No. 90-60 shall still apply. 5. All utilities shall be installed prior to occupancy. 6. The automatic fire sprinkler and alarm system shall be in service prior to occupancy. 7. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and marked. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. The office use shall be discontinued within thirty (30) days following sale of the last unit. A cash bond of one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be posted with the City for the sales office and for each model home ($4,000 total). 11. No sales office or model shall be converted or expanded into a general business office for the contractor or developer. 12. The sales office shall be handicap accessible. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. ZA Minutes - 2/24/93 -4- (6206d) 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 Administrative Review No. 93-1 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 3: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 93-1 Applicant: Diane Bobadilla 881 Liard Place Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Request: To permit an 1,150 square foot, two (2) story addition to an existing two story residence pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 16171 Santa Barbara Lane Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant is proposing an addition to the rear of the house and to the entry of the house. Staff advised that the request meets site coverage and other code requirements. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Diane Bobadilla, the applicant, said the house currently has a three car garage and that the space for one car would be converted for living purposes. There were no other persons present to speak for or'against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 93-1 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN WORKING (10) DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN WORKING (10) DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:50 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993 AT 1:50 PM. Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 2/24/93 -5- (6206d)