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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-02-09MINUTES HUNTIN TON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1994 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBER: Jane Madera MINUTES: The Minutes of the February 2, 1994, Zoning Administrator Meeting were continued. ITEM 1• RECONSIDERATION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO 93-45 Applicant: Tom Zanic Seacliff Partners 520 Broadway, Suite 100 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Request: To permit an 18 foot front entry garage setback (minimum 22 feet required) for lots 5, 6 and 7 of Tentative Tract Map No. 14244 (Island R) pursuant to Section 9110.6 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: Approximately 600 feet northeast of Palm Avenue and Island Bay Lane. Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this application was approved two weeks ago with a 20 foot front entry garage setback although the applicant requested an 18 foot garage setback for Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Tentative Tract Map No. 14244 (Island R). Staff maintained the original recommendation for a minimum 20 foot front entry garage with rear yard additions being limited to one story in height and no deck or balcony above the addition. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mike Strange, Zoning Administrator stated that the reason for the reconsideration was for the purpose of verifying the height of the building pad. He questioned Dick Hagee of Seacliff Partners as to the height of the building pad on the property. The applicant's representative, Dick Hagee responded it was less than two feet but more than one foot. The applicant's representative, Richard Loyd responded that the original purpose of this request was to help mitigate privacy concerns of the existing single story residences that back up to Island R. Lois Vacker was concerned about the size of the houses that were being built behind her. She expressed a desire to have the houses moved as far away as possible from her property. There were no other persons present to speak for or against this request. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.93-45 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 - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.93-45: 1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-45 for an 18 foot front entry garage setback for Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Tentative Tract Map No. 14244 (Island R) will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or 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 site is part of an infill project and the building pads must be raised several feet above the surrounding ground elevations for proper site drainage to the adjacent street. Because the applicant is proposing a two-story house, the structure in combination with the raised lot has the potential to impose upon the privacy of the existing surrounding homeowner's property. Granting of the variance for a reduced driveway setback allows a substantial separation between the existing structures and the new proposed home. With the conditions of approval imposed, all future room additions on the subject lots will be limited to one story in height with no deck or balcony above. In addition, the minimum rear setback will be increased to fourteen (14) feet to maintain the privacy of the adjacent homeowners. 3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-45 is necessary in order to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The reduced front entry garage ZA Minutes 2/9/94 2 setback (18 feet minimum) allows the property to be developed as a single family structure while still protecting the privacy rights of the surrounding single story residences. 4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-45 will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The 18 foot minimum garage setback will still permit parking of vehicles in the driveway without the potential for overhang into the public right-of-way. 5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-45 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. a. The applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional Exception No. 93-45 is sought and he will proceed to do so without unnecessary delay. b. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use properly adapts the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a harmonious manner. c. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on site are properly integrated. d. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic problem. With the conditions of approval imposed, a minimum 18 foot driveway will be maintained so that vehicles may park on the driveway without overhanging into the public right-of-way. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan received and dated January 26, 1994 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The site plan shall depict a minimum fourteen (14) foot rear setback line across the back yard. 2. A revised site plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications described above. 3. The three (3) car garage for the single family dwelling on Lot 7 shall be permanently equipped with an automatic electric opener and roll -up type paneled door as opposed to the solid swing type garage door. 4. All future room additions or enclosed patio rooms to the two-story single family dwelling shall be limited to single story structures with no deck or balcony above, and a minimum fourteen (14) foot rear yard setback. Any accessory structures, such as gazebos, storage ZA Minutes 2/9/94 3 sheds, etc., and open unenclosed patio covers with no deck or balcony above, shall be subject to normal code requirements regarding setbacks and open space in accordance with code regulations in effect at the time of submittal for building permits. 5. All conditions of approval regarding Conditional Exception (Variance) No. 93-45 shall be recorded by covenant or similar legal mechanism on Lots 5, 6 and 7 of Tract 14244 at the Orange County Recorder's Office. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of building permits for construction. 6. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in setbacks 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. 7. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plancheck. 8. All previous conditions of approval imposed under Tract 14244 shall remain in effect. 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 Conditional Exception No. 93-45 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2• TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.94-101 Applicant: MetLife 24422 Avenida De La Carlota #300 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Request: To subdivide one (1) parcel of land into three (3) parcels for industrial purposes pursuant to Section 9930 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 15622 to 15702 Producer Lane ZA Minutes 2/9/94 4 Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that the applicant is requesting to subdivide (1) parcel of land into three (3) parcels for industrial purposes. Staff recommended approval with findings and conditions, one being that the property line between Lot 2 and 3 be adjusted so that Lot 3 is maintained with a minimum of 100 feet of frontage on Producer Lane, that a parcel map be filed with and approved by the Department of Public Works, and that prior to recordation the subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easements between all three parcels. Applicant's representative, Don Donaldson waived the requirement to be notified of all recommended conditions prior to the hearing. He concurred with staff s recommendation to adjust the Lot Line between Parcels 2 and 3 to maintain minimum 100' street frontages. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.94-101 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. 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 94-101 received by the Department of Community Development on January 12, 1994 shall be the approved layout (with the amendments as noted thereon). a. The proposed property line between Lot 2 and Lot 3 shall be adjusted so that Lot 3 is maintained with a minimum of 100 feet of frontage on Producer Lane. The amended property line shall not sever any parking stalls. 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 final recordation of the parcel map, the subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easements between all three (3) parcels. 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 prior to occupancy. 4. The properties shall be maintained in such a manner that no fencing shall be installed that will preclude reciprocal driveway and parking access. All such existing fencing shall be removed. 5. 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 ZA Minutes 2/9/94 5 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. 6. 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 Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. 7. All vehicular access rights to Producer Lane shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the Zoning Administrator. ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO, 93-92 Applicant: Jack Gunderson 18042 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit an expansion of Beach Auto Sound into Suites B and C to provide car stereo, car phone, and car alarm service and sales pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)A of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 18042 Beach Boulevard Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that applicant was requesting an expansion of Beach Auto Sound in the two adjacent suites within one building. The expansion included a request to convert half of Suite B and all of Suite C into interior service/installation area. The remodel has the potential to improve the parking situation by precluding the establishment of other retail uses. Staff also recommended that all installation and service work shall be conducted within the building and all signs shall be brought into conformance with the current code. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. The applicant, Jack Gunderson, concurred with staff s recommendation. Property owner, Richard Bukowski, concurred with staff s recommendation. There were no other persons present to speak for or against this request. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ZA Minutes 2/9/94 6 USE PERMIT NO.93-92 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 -USE PERMIT NO.93-92: 1. Use Permit No. for the expansion of Beach Auto Sound into suites B and C to provide car stereo, car phone and car alarm service, sales and installation will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposal to convert existing retail space into indoor car stereo, phone, and alarm installation space results in an improved parking situation. The expansion precludes the addition of retail tenants that would require more parking. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. With the conditions of approval imposed, the site will be compatible with the surrounding businesses. All auto service work will take place inside the building thereby reducing potential noise impacts to surrounding properties. 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 93-92 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The expansion of the car stereo, car phone and car alarm service, sales, and installation 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 November 24, 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. The site shall be restricted to installation, sales, and service of automobile stereos, telephones, car alarms and related products. ZA Minutes 2/9/94 7 5. All installation, sales, and service work shall be conducted wholly within the building. 6. Natural Gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 7. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. 8. 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. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code within ninety (90) days of the approval date. 5. The major identification sign shall be removed or altered to comply with Article 961 within ninety (90) days of the approval date. 6. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 93-92 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,1994 AT 1:30 PM. ��, 4m- � .� Mike Strange Zoning Administrator :lp ZA Minutes 2/9/94 8