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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-021 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY JUNE 2. 1993 - 1.30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBER: Wayne Carvalho MINUTES: The Minutes of May 5, May 19 and May 26, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meetings were approved. ITEM 1: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 93-147 Applicant: Steven R. Donley Donley Bennett Architects 14772 Plaza Drive, Ste. 101 Tustin, CA 92680 Request: To permit a two lot subdivision on an existing .73 ac. parcel pursuant to Section 9921 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 7752 & 7762 Cypress 17162 Oak Lane Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the applicant was proposing to subdivide a parcel into two lots resulting in two - four (4) plex apartments. Staff advised that the request meets Code requirements; however, a reciprocal access agreement would be required for a common driveway. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. Mr. Donley, the applicant was present and agreed to the suggested conditions of approval. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 93-147 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING i 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 residential use is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 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 Medium Density Residential allowing multiple family apartment buildings was placed on the subject property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of the proposed subdivision are proposed to be constructed 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. Tentative Parcel Map No. 93-147 received by the Department of Community Development on May 5, 1993 shall be the approved layout. 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. Prior to recordation of Parcel Map No. 93-147, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County Surveyor in a manner described in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. 4. Prior to recordation of Parcel Map No. 93-147, the survey/engineer preparing the map shall submit to the County Surveyor a digital -graphics file of said map in a manner described in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. I- ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -2- (6930d) L 5. The property owner shall record a reciprocal driveway easement on the subject properties. A copy of the legal instrument shall be approved by the 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. ITEM 2• NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO, 93-9 Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Community Services Request: Development of a neighborhood park on an undeveloped 5.0 acre park site, the park site will be developed over two phases which include removal and replacement of unhealthy trees, installation of picnic tables, lawn and footpath areas, a play area and minor lighting and irrigation. The designated park site contains a natural eucalyptus grove which has a history of use as a winter roosting site for monarch butterflies. The proposed park development plan has been designed to maintain the roosting area. Location: Norma B. Gibbs Park (west side of Graham Street approximately 620 feet south of Heil). Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the Environmental Assessment Committee reviewed the request and staff had incorporated their recommendations into the suggested mitigation measures. Staff concluded by recommending approval with mitigation measures. Patrick Hirsch, Landscape Architect for the project representing the City, was present and agreed to the mitigation measures. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request. NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-9 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 prevent the spread of the longhorn beetle infestation with the improper disposal of trees or infected foliage, the Public Works Department shall comply with the following provisions when disposing Eucalyptus trees or infected foliage: ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -3--(6930d) a. Trees to be broken down into bark mulch to be used on site shall be chipped and shredded to a maximum particle dimension of 3" to insure destruction of larvae and prevent the Eucalyptus Long Horn Beetle from completing their larval stage. b. If removed trees are to be kept for firewood, or held for a period of time prior to mulching, the trees or fire wood should be kept in a sunny location, covered and sealed with 6 ml clear plastic sheeting to prevent beetles from emerging and colonizing while wood dries. Heat generated and trapped by the plastic kills the larvae and emerging adults. c. Excess infected Eucalyptus foliage and wood to be removed from the site shall be shredded/chipped to a maximum diameter of 3", burned shortly after removal, or -disposed of in another method which complies with section 4714.5 of the Public Resources code. 2. To reduce any adverse impacts to the monarch butterfly roosting site, all tree removal/maintenance activities and park construction activities shall comply with the following requirements: 3. a. All tree pruning and foliage removal activities shall be kept at a minimum. Furthermore, all construction and pruning/foliage removal activities shall be conducted in consultation and compliance with the recommendations of the Monarch Program to insure that activities will not adversely impact the roost habitat. b. All pesticide/fertilizer application on site shall be conducted in consultation and compliance with recommendations of the Monarch Program to insure that activities will not adversely impact roost habitat conditions. c. The roost habitat shall be monitored annually by a monarch biologist to ensure that park development has not generated any unforseen impacts to the roost habitat. Should any such impacts be identified, the park uses shall be relocated or removed if necessary, to mitigate the impact. To minimize noise impacts to area residents as a result of construction and tree removal/planting activities, the Department of Public Works shall comply with the following: a. During construction and tree removal/planting phases of park development, all construction vehicles and equipment fixed or mobile shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers. 11 ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -4- (6930d) 1 b. Wood mulching operations and vehicle staging areas shall be as far as practicable from sensitive noise receptors. 4. To minimize impacts to circulation conflicts as a result of tree planting/removal and park development, the City shall implement a construction traffic circulation plan identifying the routes which construction vehicles will use to access and depart from the area. The plan shall also identify any temporary bicycle and automobile land obstructions and the placement warning signs, deliniators, and/or flagmen if necessary, which will be utilized to maintain safe circulation during construction. ITEM 3• COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO, 93-8 Applicant: Randy Imada 16191 Typhoon Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To permit a 840 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: 16191 Typhoon Lane Coastal Status: APPEALABLE Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the Coastal Development Permit is required because the residence is located on a waterfront lot and the proposed addition exceeds ten percent of the existing floor area. Staff advised that the original request included an encroachment into the front yard setback; however, upon staff recommendation, the architect revised the plans to meet Code. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Randy Imada, the applicant, was present and agreed to the 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. 93-8 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. ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -5- (6930d) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 93-8: 1. The request to permit the remodel and addition to an existing two-story single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed 840 square foot two (2) story addition will not impact public views or access. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 93-8 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. The proposed development will conform with all applicable City codes. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and addition to an existing two-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All infrastructure currently exist to the site. 4. The proposed remodel and 840 square foot two (2) story addition to an existing two story single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated May 26, 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. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 4. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits for the improvements. 5. 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. 6. The applicant shall pay all applicable Public Works fees. 1 ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -6- (6930d) J 7. Water service shall be upgraded to include a two inch (2") water meter and back flow device pursuant to Public Works standards. 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. 93-8 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 93-24 Applicant: David Ewing 1205 S. Garnsey Street Santa Ana, CA 92707 Request: To permit a 987 square foot two-story addition to an existing single story residence with non -conforming sideyard setbacks pursuant to Sections 9852(c) and 9130.7(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 228 Elmira Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the use permit was required because the existing structure has non -conforming sideyard setbacks. Staff advised that the Building Division recommended that all openings be closed on side of the property with the two foot sideyard setback. Staff indicated one letter was received in opposition to the request. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Ewing, the applicant, was present and urged the Zoning Administrator's approval. He indicated that if the home were demolished a new structure would result in significant increase in the intensity of the lot. Mr. Ewing agreed to the Zoning Administrator's suggestion to a one week continuance to allow staff time to contact the person who wrote the letter of opposition. USE PERMIT NO. 93-24 WAS CONTINUED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1993. ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -7- (6930d) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:10 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1993 AT 1:30 PM. Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :jr C 1 ZA Minutes 6/2/93 -8- (6930d)