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MINUTES
HUNTIN TON BEACH OFFICE OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ROOM B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12 -1:30 PM
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
STAFF MEMBER:
MINUTES:
Mike Strange
Jane Madera
The Minutes of the January 5, 1994 Zoning
Administrator Meeting were approved.
ITEM 1• USE PERMIT NO 93-101(1EMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT)
Applicant: Mel Berkley
19316 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Request: To permit a large inflatable balloon on the roof of Al Unser's Auto Care
for twenty-one (21) consecutive Saturdays commencing January 29, 1994
and ending June 18, 1994 pursuant to Section 973.64 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
Location: 19300 Beach
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that the applicant was proposing use of a large
inflatable balloon on the roof of Al Unser's Auto Care for twenty-one (21) consecutive
Saturdays. Staff recommended approval based on the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Also that the balloon will not project over the public right-of-way or any property line. If
there is any violation of the aforementioned, this would be handled by the Code
Enforcement staff and the applicant's permit would be revoked.
There were no persons present to speak for or against this request.
USE PERMIT NO. 93-101 (TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT) 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) CALENDAR DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The temporary outdoor event (large inflatable balloon) will not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. With the
conditions of approval imposed, the balloon will not fly over any public right-
of-way or property line and therefore will not cause a vehicular or pedestrian
safety hazard.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use of building. The event
is temporary in nature and no improvements will be altered as a result of this
action.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-101 (Temporary Outdoor Event) will not
adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan received and dated December 23, 1993 shall be the conceptually
approved layout.
2. The balloon shall be firmly secured so as no to project over any property line or
over the public right-of-way.
3. The balloon shall be flown on Saturdays only. Installation shall take place no
earlier than 7:00 a.m. and shall be removed no later than 8:00 p.m.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The event shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Codes,
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. 93-101 if
any violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
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4. The applicant shall submit all future temporary outdoor event applications a
minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the event. Failure to provide adequate notice
shall result in denial of the request.
ITEM 2• LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.93-3
Applicant: Rick Wallace
28836 Via De Luna
Laguna Niguel, CA 92668
Request: To permit a Lot Line Adjustment for an area between Lot 19 (single
family residential lot) and Lot "F" (equestrian trail) of Tract 13439
pursuant to Section 9811.3.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Location: 18752 Jockey Circle
Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reported the applicant was proposing a lot line adjustment on
Jockey Circle within the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan. The request is to relocate the
line of the equestrian trail ten feet southeast, which gives the residential property more
land usable for the backyard area and reduces the size of the equestrian trail around this
area. This project was part of an original tract map approval and conditional use permit
approval which was reviewed by the Planning Commission. In order to amend this open
space equestrian trail, increase the size of this lot and change this trail, which links up to
other public trails within this area, a site plan amendment to the original Planning
Commission action would be required. Staff recommended this item be referred to the
Planning Commission subject to the applicant submitting a site plan amendment with a
notification to all property owners and homeowners associations within a 300' radius of
the tract boundaries. The issues that will arise with the review of that site plan
amendment are a reduction of the public open space through the equestrian trail, as well
as the proper radius turns around that corner for access of maintenance vehicles to the
trail itself.
The applicant, Rick Wallace, was present and referred to the previous approval of the
Planning Commission of another parcel map request. He stated that all these requests
were previously approved by the Planning Commission but were never filed with the
County.
Mike Strange, Zoning Administrator, questioned what the exhibit was that the Applicant
presented.
The applicant, Rick Wallace, stated this exhibit was part of the previous action by the
Planning Commission.
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Mike Strange commented that this document did not address the clipped corners of the
present request and stated that if this request was included in the previous Planning
Commission action the present request would not be necessary.
The applicant stated that he could not understand if this was previously approved by the
Planning Commission why this could not be approved as presented.
Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reiterated to the applicant that this configuration was never
recorded. She also stated that the focus of staffs recommendation is that the Planning
Commission should see the amendment to what they originally approved, and
secondarily, if this amendment would accommodate vehicle maintenance around this
corner.
Mike Strange stated that this action should be re -reviewed by the Planning Commission
primarily because of the impacting of the trail system as this was not addressed in the
previous action. He stated that the Planning Commission approved the conditional use
permit on this tract with a certain configuration and now that configuration is being
changed. Because there is an amendment to something they approved, they should be
reviewing it with a site plan amendment application and a public hearing.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public
hearing was closed.
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT WAS REFERRED TO THE FIRST AVAILABLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PENDING THE APPLICANT'S
SUBMITTAL OF A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION.
ITEM 3: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.93-5/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO.93-213
Applicant: Loft Development
5622 Research Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Request: To permit the construction of a new 9,250 square foot industrial building
pursuant to Section 9510.01(s) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The request also includes consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1)
parcel pursuant to Section 9930.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance
Code.
Location: 5502 Buckingham
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Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reported that this is a request to construct a new 9,250 square
foot industrial building at the corner of Buckingham and Graham. This request also
includes the consolidation of two parcels into one so the building will not span a legal
property line. The site plan was presented and is unique in that there is an existing
parking, vehicle, and pedestrian access easement on the property. The applicant is
desiring to take advantage of this easement and provide three spaces of parking within
this easement for the proposed use, which is two warehouse suites. Parking has been
calculated on a 1 per 1,000 ratio which is standard for warehouses. Staff recommended
that a covenant be placed on the entire structure that it remain warehouse in perpetuity
and never be used as a manufacturing facility so that the parking will always meet the
requirements for warehouse. If this is changed the applicant would have to apply for a
new administrative review application to establish a new use in this building. Staff also
recommended some kind of corner treatment to be changed to make the bulding
aesthetically pleasing.
Ed Bonnani, developer, speaking for the applicant agreed to put layer of windows or
something similar to improve the appearance of the building.
Mr. Loft, the applicant also stated that the plans included use of a large amount of glass
and recessed windows will be used in the construction. He also stated that he requested
the developer use similar architecture as the surrounding buildings in the area.
No other persons spoke for or against the request and the public hearing was closed.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW NO.93-5/TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.93-213
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)
CALENDAR DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO 93-213
1. The proposed consolidation of two (2) parcels for purposes of general industrial 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 or 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 M1-A-20,000 - Restricted Manafacturing allowing general
industrial buildings was placed on the subject property.
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4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of
the proposed lot consolidation 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 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO, 93-213:
TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR
ANY PURPOSE.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 93-213 received by the Department of
Community Development on December 2, 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 this parcel map, 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, Sub article 18.
4. Prior to recordation of this parcel map, the surveyor/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 Manual, Sub article 18.
5. All vehicular access rights to Graham Street shall be released and
relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan and floor plan received and dated January 3, 1994, and the tentative
parcel map received and dated December 2, 1993, shall be the conceptually
approved layout. The building elevations received and dated November 18, 1993
shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. A second row of glass window treatment shall be incorporated into the
north west corner of the building. The additional windows shall be located
directly above the existing proposed windows and shall be of the same
number, size, and materials.
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2. A revised elevation shall be submitted depicting the modifications described
above.
3. 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.
4. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working
drawing sets submitted for plancheck.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be
submitted and/or completed by the applicant:
a. The applicant/property owner shall submit a covenant restricting all uses
of the proposed 9,250 square foot industrial building to warehouse and
ancillary office use. The covenant shall be recorded at the County of
Orange Recorder's Office and a copy of the recorded document submitted
to the Community Development Department for inclusion in the file. The
covenant and its restrictions shall run with the land.
b. One set of landscape and irrigation plans to the Public Works Department
for review and approval. The landscape construction set shall include a
landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape
Architect which includes all proposed/existing plant materials (location,
type, size, quantity), irrigation plan, grading plan and approved site plan,
and copy of conditions of approval. The landscape plan shall be in
conformance with Section 9607 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The set must be complete and approved by both Community Development
and Public Works prior to issuance of building permits.
C. The applicant shall record Tentative Parcel Map 93-213 with the Orange
County Recorder and a copy of the recorded map filed with the
Department of Community Development prior to final inspection or
occupancy.
d. Submit a precise grading plan to Public Works Department.
6. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed
prior to final inspection/within twelve (12) months.
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Public Works Department requirements:
a. A precise grading plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Department
for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
b. All fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits.
C. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for payment of Traffic Impact
fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or final building
permit approval.
Fire Department Requirements:
a. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with
Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code
Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire
Department prior to installation.
b. A fire alarm system will be installed to comply with Huntington Beach
Fire Department and Uniform Fire Code Standards. Shop drawings will
be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation.
The system will provide the following:
• Waterflow, valve tamper and trouble detection
• 24 hour supervision
• Smoke detectors
• Audible Alarms
C. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with
Huntington beach Fire Code Standards.
d. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification #428.
The size of the numbers will be the following:
The number for the building will be sized a minimum of ten (10)
inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1 1/2) inches.
e. Exit signs and exit path markings will be provided in compliance with the
Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative
Code.
Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed
two inches (2").
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14. Driveway approaches shall be a minimum of twenty-seven feet (27) in width and
shall be of radius type construction.
15. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
16. 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.
17. Natural Gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water
heaters, and central heating units.
18. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets.
19. If lighting is included in the parking lot, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps shall
be used for energy savings. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent
"spillage" onto adjacent properties.
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. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and
operation of all underground storage tanks.
5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Administrative Review 93-
5 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO.93-82/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
93-22
Applicant: Charles A. Beck
1224-D Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Request: To permit a 400 square foot third story addition to an existing two story
townhome pursuant to Sections 9110.4(c) and 989.5.3(b) of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Location: 3448 Windspun Drive
Jane Madera, Staff Planner, reported that this request is to add a third story living area to
an existing two story townhome in the Huntington Harbor area. A pop-up is being
proposed on the roof with a third story addition up above, which will not change the ridge
line. Jane stated the first item to be completed is to amend the request to read an
approximatly 400 square foot lot addition instead of a 276 square foot lot addition. A
similar project was approved in this area on Montego, which was the same floor plan,
setting a precedence in this area to add a third story. Also, the rest of the project complies
with the code requirements for open space, site coverage, etc. Staff recommended
approved of this project based on the aforementioned.
The applicants, Chris Gilman and Ann Pollack, were present and agreed with staff s
recommendation.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against this project.
Mike Strange, Zoning Administrator questioned if we had a letter from the Homeowners
Association and verified that this was approved by them. He reiterated that the square
footage be changed from 276 feet to 400 square feet on the notice of action.
No other persons spoke for or against the request and the public hearing was closed.
USE PERMIT NO.93-82/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.93-22 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 COASTAL COMMISSION.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.93-22:
1. The request to permit the remodel and 400 square foot third story 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 third story addition will not impact public views or access.
2. Coastal Development Permit No. 93-22 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning
requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the
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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 third story addition 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.93-82:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the 400 square foot third story
addition will not have a detrimental effect on the general health, safety, or welfare
or privacy of surrounding residents, or on surrounding property values.
2. The location, site plan and building design will be harmonious and compatible
with the streets, driveways, property lines, and surrounding neighborhood.
3. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-82 will not adversely affect the General Plan
of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed third story addition is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Low Density Residential Land Use
designation of the General Plan.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 21, 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.
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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.
INFORMATION OF 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. 93-22 and Use Permit No. 93-82 if any violation of these conditions of
the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:15 PM BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19,1994 AT
1:30 PM.
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Mike Strange
Zoning Administrator
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