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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-08-041 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1993 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange STAFF MEMBERS: MINUTES• ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO. 93-51 Applicant: Paul J. Wesselink Wayne Carvalho, Jane Madera The Minutes of July 21 and July 28, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meetings were continued. 17855 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To add a retail auto dealer's license to an existing pawn (jewelry and loan) shop. The request includes designation of one parking space area to meet CA DMV requirements as well as amending the hours of operation to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: 17855 Beach Blvd. Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reported that the request was to add a retail auto dealer's license to an existing pawn shop. Staff advised that the item had been continued from the July 28, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meeting. Staff concluded by recommending approval of the request and identifying special conditions of approval that no vehicles were to be stored on -site, all storage off -site must take place only in locations approved for automobile storage and all fire lanes must be maintained. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mr. Wesselink, the applicant, submitted signatures of adjacent business owners in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 93-51 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 93-51: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the retail auto dealer's license and expansion of the hours of operation for the jewelry and loan shop will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. All vehicles offered for sale or lease in conjunction with the jewelry and loan shop will be stored off -site in an approved location. The site is adequately buffered from adjacent residential properties. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The existing building and improvements will not be altered as a result of this action. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-51 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The retail auto dealer's license and expansion of hours for the jewelry and loan pawnbroker is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Commercial Land Use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 28, 1993 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles (including boats), vehicle parts, equipment or trailers and there shall be no repair of vehicles or boats permitted on -site. 3. All storage of vehicles shall occur off -site and only in legally permitted vehicle storage locations meeting all storage and occupancy requirements of the Uniform Building Code. 4. The use shall comply with all conditions of approval previously imposed under Use Permit No. 91-29 with the exception of Condition of Approval No. 5. Conditional Approval No. 5 of Use Permit No. 91-29 shall be amended to read: "Hours of operation shall be restricted to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily." ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -2- (7309d) 1 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. 6. Fire Department Requirements: a. Fire access lanes and access to fire hydrants 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. 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. 93-51 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO. 93-37 Applicant: Pete Van Bysteren- Beachview Mobile Community 17621 Gothard Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To permit the establishment of a Manager's Unit within the existing Beachview Mobile Community pursuant to Section 9141 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 17261 Gothard Street #21-A Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request was continued from the July 28, 1993 Zoning Administrator's meeting. Staff advised that the manager's unit had been approved for a six (6) month period in 1986 and that the unit has been at the present location since. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -3- (7309d) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Pete Van Bysteren, the applicant, was present and spoke in support of the request. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. USE PERMIT NO. 93-37 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 93-37: 1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the manager's unit will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The manager's unit will not impact surrounding single family residences and mobilehome owners. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All improvements currently exist to the site. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-37 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The manager's unit is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 1, 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. Building permits shall be obtained for the mobile home within 45 days; final building permit approval shall be completed within 45 days from issuance of permit. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -4- (7309d) 1 i, - ' ' , - .. i C 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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 93-37 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 93-9/USE PERMIT NO, 93-26 CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 93-30 Applicant: Jerry Yates 5937 Naples Plaza Long Beach, CA 90803 Request: To permit the remodel and 2,500 square foot three (3) story addition to an existing two (2) story residence pursuant to Sections 9110.4(c) and 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The request includes a variance for an enclosed tower structure pursuant to Section 9110.4(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 4052 Diablo Circle Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, reported that the request was continued from the July 28, 1993 Zoning Administrator Meeting. Staff advised that a letter was received from Mel Miller, President, HHPOA which indicated that the variance will not comply with the Association's CC&R's. Staff indicated that the tower structure was actually a secondary emergency access from the third story which is required by the Uniform Building Code. Staff also indicated that the stairway would lead from one balcony to another. Staff concluded by recommending approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jerry Yates, applicant, was present and advised that there would be no living area in -the proposed tower. Staff noted that there were several calls in opposition to the request. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -5- (7309d) Howard Banzett, 16851 Edgewater Lane, was present and spoke in opposition to the request due to the third story addition. William Reeder, 4062 Diablo, was present and spoke in opposition to the height for the chimneys. There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 93-9/USE PERMIT NO. 93-26/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 93-30 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 (10) WORKING DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN (10) WORKING DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 93-9: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 93-9 to permit the remodel and 2,500 square foot, three (3) story addition to an existing two-story single family residence in the coastal zone conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plana The proposed three (3) story addition will not impact public views and does not affect public access. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 93-9 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 except for the variance (Conditional Exception No. 93-30) for the three-story enclosed stairway element which deviates from Section 9110.4(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and 2,500 square foot three (3) story 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 three (3) 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. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -USE PERMIT NO 93-26: 1. Use Permit No. 93-26 for a 2,500 square foot, three (3) story addition to an existing two-story single family residence will not be detrimental to: ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -6- (7309d) a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed three (3) story addition conforms with all city codes except for the variance granted under Conditional Exception No. 93-30. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All improvements currently exist to the site. The improvements to the site will not be altered as a result of this action. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-26 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The 2,500 square foot addition is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Low Density Residential Land Use designation of the General Plan. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 93-30: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-30 for reduction in upper story setbacks for the enclosed stairway will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. There are other three (3) story homes in the immediate vicinity and within the harbor area. The tower structure will maintain an eight foot (81) rear yard setback; minimum rear setback for the structures on subject property is five feet (5'). 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including 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 a waterfront lot located in the vicinity of other three (3) story dwellings. Furthermore, the enclosed stairway (tower) will provide secondary emergency access from the third floor to conform with Uniform Building Code standards. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-30 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-30 will permit a 2,500 square foot, three (3) story addition. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-30 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed tower structure properly adapts to adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-30 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The 2,500 square foot addition is consistent with the Low Density Land Use designation of the General Plan. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -7- (7309d) 6. Approval of Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 93-30 for a reduction in upper story setbacks for a third story enclosed stairway will result in no modification to the requirements of the Coastal Land Use Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 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. 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 7. Water service shall be upgraded to include a two inch (2") water meter and back -flow device pursuant to Public Works standards. 8. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code standards. 9. Smoke detectors shall be installed to comply with Uniform Building Code requirements. 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 pay all applicable Public Works fees. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -8- (7309d) L I� 1 4. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 93-9, Use Permit No. 93-26 and Conditional Exception No. 93-30 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 93-13 Applicant: Milton Dardis 22052 Capistrano Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the construction of a 499 square foot addition to an existing single story, single family dwelling pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 22052 Capistrano Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reported that the request for a 499 square foot addition meets the Coastal Zone and Flood Plain Code requirements for construction and recommended approval with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jeff Dahl, 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. 93-13 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 (10) WORKING DAYS AND ANOTHER TEN (10) WORKING DAYS TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 93-13: 1. The request to permit the remodel and addition to an existing one-story single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of The Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed 499 square foot kitchen and family room addition will not impact public views or access. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 93-13 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. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -9- (7309d) 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and addition to an existing one-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 exists to the site. ' 4. The proposed remodel and 499 square foot kitchen and family room addition to an existing one 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 July 1, 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 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. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 5. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 6. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 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. 93-13 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -10- (7309d) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1993 AT 1:30 PM. 42 Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :jr ZA Minutes - 8/4/93 -11- (7309d)