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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1994 -1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange
STAFF MEMBER: Jane Madera
MINUTES: The Minutes of the February 16, 23, and March 2, 1994,
Zoning Administrator Meetings were approved.
ITEM 1• USE PERMIT NO 94-17 (TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT),
Applicant: Abdul Memon
410 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Request: To permit a two (2) day temporary outdoor event, with live entertainment,
from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., on March 26 and 27, 1994.
Location: 410 Main Street
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this application was a request to permit a temporary
event, consisting of seven bands playing at 20 minute intervals in the parking lot of the Electric
Chair retail store located at 410 Main Street. This event will coincide with the street festival on
Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Some problems with last year's event were
reported by Community Services staff. The Police Department has recommended three (3)
security guards be present for crowd control. Staff recommended approval with findings and
suggested conditions of approval.
Mike Strange requested if last year's event was in conjunction with the street festival.
The applicant's representative, Patricia Bushman was present and stated that this event last year
did coincide with the street fair and stated to her recollection the event ran very smoothly.
Mike Strange requested what the nature of the complaints were.
Jane Madera reported that the complaints came from Community Services and included
obscenities over the public address system, overcrowding, and not having the event in control.
She reiterated that security would have to control these problems. She also stated that there are
some new Municipal Codes in regards to noise and that the applicant should be aware of these
new requirements. If the police need to be called out to enforce security or crowd control more
than once during a thirty (30) day period, the applicant then becomes responsible for payment of
police services. She reported that Community Services stated that they would concur with Police
Department recommendations.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
The applicant's representative, Patricia Bushman was present and stated that there were security
guards at last year's event. She also stated that there were no problems that she was aware of and
she requested that staff again state what complaints were cited.
Jane Madera reiterated that there was overcrowding, obscenities, people spilling out into the
street, that it was rowdy crowd and out of control.
Connie Mandic was present and stated that she was at the event last year and concurred with
staff s comments on the overcrowding and rowdy crowd.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against this request.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
USE PERMIT NO.94-17 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. 94-17 for a two (2) day temporary outdoor event, with live entertainment,
from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., will not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. With the
conditions of approval imposed, a minimum of three (3) security guards will be
present at all times for crowd control, the event will last two (2) days and will be
limited from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use of building. The event is
temporary in nature and will not alter the existing improvements in the area.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 94-17 (Temporary Outdoor Event) will not adversely
affect the General Plan Mixed Land Use Designation of the City of Huntington Beach.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan received and dated February 15, 1994 shall be the conceptually approved
layout.
2. No alcohol shall be served or permitted on the premises in conjunction with this event.
3. A minimum of three (3) uniformed, identifiable, licensed security guards shall be present
from one (1) hour before the event to one (1) hour after the event. Security guards shall
maintain crowd control and prohibit use of alcohol on the premises.
4. The temporary outdoor event shall comply with all aspects of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code particularly the newly adopted Ordinance No.'s 3216 and 3229 regarding
noise and public disturbance.
5. The event shall be limited to operate from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
6. 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.
7. Fire access lanes shall be a minimum width of (20) twenty feet.
8. The applicant's request shall include necessary permits for temporary signs.
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. 94-17 if any
violations of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
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.94-1
Applicant:
James Righeimer
17400 Brookhurst St. #102
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Request: To reconfigure the lot line between Lots 5 and 7 in Block 222 of the
Huntington Beach Tract pursuant to Section 9811.3.1 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code.
Location: 205 and 207 22nd Street
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this is a request to reconfigure the lot line between Lots
5 and 7. The length of these lots are currently 117 1/2', both vacant and with any development a
2 1/2 foot alley dedication would be required. Staff recommended approval.
The applicant, James Righeimer was present and concurred with staff s recommendation.
No other persons were present to speak for or against this request.
USE PERMIT NO.94-1 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 (10) CALENDAR
DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The lot line adjustment will not create a nonconforming parcel. Each lot will have 25 feet
of frontage and 2937.5 square feet of lot area in compliance with the minimum
requirements for the Townlot Specific Plan.
2. The lot line adjustment will not create a nonconforming yard requirement.
3. The lot line adjustment will not sever existing structures on the two lots. The two lots are
currently vacant.
4. The lot line adjustment will not allow a greater number of dwelling units than allowed by
the code prior to the adjustment. Only one (1) dwelling unit per lot is permitted by code
prior to and after the lot line adjustment.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCEL(S) FOR
ANY PURPOSE:
1. The Lot Line Adjustment received by the Department of Community
Development on February 10, 1994, shall be the approved layout.
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2. Monuments for newly -established property corners shall be set, and a record of
survey shall be filed with the County Surveyor.
3. Authentic data on the bearings on the adjusted line shall be shown on a plat map
which shall be certified by the City Engineer prior to recordation.
4. Submit a title report, legal description, deeds and plat map for both new parcels
for review and approval by the City Engineer. Said plat map shall be recorded
with the County Recorder prior to the issuance of a certificate of compliance for
the structure and/or structures upon subject properties. A copy of the recorded
document shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for
the file.
5. Consent to the lot line adjustment by a parry or entity holding a beneficial interest
in the property shall be reflected in a modification of the deed of trust including,
as appropriate, any partial reconveyance necessary to effect the intent of the lot
line adjustment. The modifications and, if required, partial reconveyance shall be
executed in the manner of a conveyance of real property and recorded
concurrently with the deeds required by Subarticle 16.3 g(1)(2) of the Orange
County Subdivision Manual.
ITEM 3: USE PERMIT NO.93-88
Applicant: Richard Armstrong
Jodika Enterprises
1839-D W. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
Request: To replace the non -audible drive-thru ordering system (previously required
under Conditional Use Permit No. 88-57) with a low-level drive-thru
speaker post and digital order confirmation board.
Location: 818 Pacific Coast Highway
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this application was a request to amend the existing
non -audible drive-thru ordering system and replace it with an audible speaker post. The project
was originally approved by the City Council on appeal when developed with the drive-thru
system. The City Council enacted conditions that the ordering system be some kind of non -
audible system. The applicant placed a post with a telephone, and vehicles had to drive to and
pick up the telephone to make their order. The applicant has presented a narrative of problems
they have been experiencing with the present system. For instance, people have a hard time
judging the distance and run into the post or clip off the telephone. The phone is subject to
vandalism, and approximately twelve (12) broken systems are reported each year. Jane Madera
stated the applicant wanted to replace this with a low volume speaker post. Staff has requested
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the applicant submit a noise study documenting the type of noise produced by such a system.
This information presented includes a non -audible confirmation board which prints back what
the order which eliminates one voice to voice transaction. Staff reported that an adjacent
property owner has requested continuance of this item so that an investigation of an existing
operating system could be made. Staff recommended continuance of this item so more research
can be done on an existing drive-thru system of this type.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
The applicant, Dick Armstrong, was present and stated that they would like this to be handled
expediently and that it has been pending for quite a while. He reiterated the problems with the
telephone handset as presented by staff.
Narendra Patel, representing Quality Inn, which is adjacent to Taco Bell, was present and stated
his purpose for being there was the noise concern for his guests staying the night at his motel.
Mike Strange asked the applicant what the hours of operation of Taco Bell were.
Dick Armstrong stated that Taco Bell was during the summer to 12 midnight on weeknights and
1:00 a.m. on the weekends.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
USE PERMIT NO.93-88 WAS CONTINUED THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
MEETING OF MARCH 30,1994.
ITEM 4: USE PERMIT NO, 94-2/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.94-1
Applicant: Andrew Goetz
240 Newport Center Drive, Suite 231
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Request: Use Permit: To permit the establishment of a pawn shop, Huntington Beach
Jewelry and Loan, including remodel of an existing non -conforming commercial
building, demolition of an accessory structure and new parking lot layout,
pursuant to Section 9220.1(c)R of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Conditional Exception: Deviations from the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
requirements are requested in the following areas:
a. To permit a reduction in ten (10) parking stalls pursuant to Section 9602.2.
b. To permit parking stalls without forward travel to and from the space to a
dedicated street pursuant to Section 9601.2.
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C. To permit parking stalls on a site with no internal circulation between drive
aisles and other stalls on the same site without entering a public street
pursuant to Section 9601.2.
d. To permit exterior facade treatment with a zero (0) foot exterior side yard
setback in -lieu of the required ten (10) foot setback pursuant to Section
9220.7.
e. To permit a parking stall without proper visibility at the intersection of the
alley and the parking space (minimum seven and one-half feet visual
clearance required) pursuant to Section 9773(b).
f. To permit a retail structure, less than 20,000 square feet in size with no
commercial loading space pursuant to Section 9604.5.
Location: 17827 Beach Boulevard
Jane Madera, staff planner reported that this is a request to establish Huntington Beach Jewelry
and Loan, an existing pawn shop at an existing building slightly north of where they are currently
located. This site is the old Viking Furniture Store. The plan shows the applicant's request to
demolish the building in the rear of this site and establish additional parking stalls, to increase the
landscaping above zero to meeting 6% of the site requirements with 6 foot landscaping planters
along all the streetside property lines, and to restripe the lot in the rear to add additional parking
stalls. This also includes a request to add a second story for use as storage. The project has been
reviewed by the Design Review Board, however DRB recommended continuance until after the
Zoning Administrator action. Current code requirements for a pawn shop are 1/200 square feet
of retail or total floor area. This building, as shown, would require 43 parking spaces under
current code. The applicant has requested variances for several items. The first request is a
reduction in ten parking stalls. The second request is for a variance to a requirement that all
parking stalls have forward travel to and from a dedicated street. The third request is to permit
parking stalls on a site with no internal circulation between drive aisles without entering a public
street. The forth is to allow exterior facade treatment at a zero setback. The fifth request is to
allow a parking space without proper visibility at the intersection of the alley. The sixth request
is to permit a retail structure, less than 20,000 square feet in size, with no commercial loading
space.
Staff recommended denial of this request for a pawn shop based on several reasons, one being
insufficient parking with the addition to a non -conforming building. The building is already non-
conforming in its configuration and layout. It was a furniture store which had a different parking
requirement than a general retail store. Staff has surveyed other cities and none of the other
cities have a different parking requirement for pawn shops and all are based on retail parking
ratio. Staff felt that a ten (10) space deficiency is too much to ask for when the site is already
non -conforming in so many ways. The applicant's justification for the request of reduced
parking is that they have quite a bit of storage area in their site. They are justifying the reduction
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in parking by the fact that the pawn transactions involve holding merchandise for four months
and ten days by State law and therefore they need large storage areas. The applicants have stated
that they don't have alot of retail space where customers are coming in and buying their items.
Most of their transactions are the pawn or loan transactions and then they need to hold the
customer's personal items in accordance with State guidelines. Staff again, with telephone
surveys, found that no other cities had any consideration for this. They all required the standard
retail parking ratio. The site design does not provide adequate parking circulation and requires
cars to back into the alley and into Beach Blvd. The layout has potential for serious traffic and
circulation problems on the site and it is inadequate in code requirements for parking layout and
circulation. The current floor plan does not show an access to rear of building where the
majority of the parking is located, although the applicant would be willing to provide customer
access to the rear of the building. Staff reported that the applicant has also indicated he is not in
favor of reciprocal access from their property to the next property. Staff stated this is a major
point of consideration in a site that is non -conforming because it further eliminates adequate
traffic circulation to and around the site.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
Arturo Hildago, representing Huntington Sands apartment complex was present and stated that
they had received improper notification of public hearing. He also stated the concerns of the
occupants in the Huntington Sands in that they were all in opposition to the pawn shop business
being opened in this location. If they could have been present they would have voiced
opposition to this project. He also stated the concerns with criminal activity in the alley behind
the proposed business. He also expressed concerns with vehicles backing into the alley when the
children use this alley to get to the school bus. He also reiterated the problems with this site
being a non -conforming site. He stated he wanted a continuance so all proper parties could be
present to voice their opposition to this project.
Mike Strange questioned the timing of mailing of the public notice on this project.
Jane Madera, staff planner, reiterated that these notices were mailed out in compliance with the
five day notice period. She also read the Police Department comments that stated they were not
in opposition to this project.
Andrew Goetz, applicant, was present and stated that the property line in back of this building
was seven to ten feet away from the Huntington Sands. In addition to that staff has seen two
applications for businesses with the exact parking plan and these were approved by staff.
Mike Strange questioned the prior approval of this site for the medical facility.
Andrew Goetz, applicant stated that there is no specific parking requirement for pawn shop in the
Huntington Beach code. He stated that the applicant would use a substantial amount of space for
storage and not retail use. Also the transactions would be simple and quick and really is not like
a retail use. He also stated that there have been no incidents of crime at this location. In fact the
establishing of this new business would be an asset to this area and not a deterrent.
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Paul Wesselink, applicant, stated that the previous medical facility received approval of this
location but the street improvements that were required were not feasible and the project was not
completed. He also reiterated the problems with the parking but stated that he would use more
space for storage and less for retail to be able to get the parking variances approved. He also has
sent a letter to adjacent business for reciprocal parking agreement. He also stated that there have
been no problems with the crime in this area.
Jolene Jahraus was present and spoke in opposition to this project in regards to the children in the
alley going and coming from school. She stated concerns with the non -conforming parking plan
in the back of the building with cars backing into the alley and reiterated issues about gang
activity in this area.
Paul Wesselink stated that his project would be a great benefit to the adjacent apartments in that
the business would be 80 feet from the residents at the Huntington Sands, that no stolen
merchandise is taken into a pawn shop, and the hours of his business are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and closed when there would be children present.
Mike Strange also inquired whether there was a requirement for a block wall requirement on this
alley separating residential from commercial.
Jane Madera stated that the plans show an existing fence on the apartment complex property.
The code requires a six foot high, 6 inch concrete or masonry wall between commercial and
properties zoned for residential. However, the requirement does not apply in the case because
the alley is considered the separation.
Arturo Hildago stated that he has been working with Public Works in getting a wall built
separating this property from residential and that this is what they would like to see built.
Tom Andrusky, Economic Development, was present and concurred with the applicant's position
in that this would be an improvement to this area and was in favor of approving this application.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
USE PERMIT NO.94-2 AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO.94-1 ITEMS C, D., F.,
WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION
NO.94-1 ITEMS A., B., AND E. WAS DENIED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS.
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -USE PERMIT NO.94-2:
1. Use Permit No. 94-2 for the establishment of a pawnshop, including remodel of an
existing non -conforming commercial building, second story building addition of 1,488
square feet, demolition of a detached 2,228 square foot accessory structure, and new
parking lot layout, with the conditions of approval imposed, will not be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. With the
conditions of approval imposed, an adequate number of parking spaces will be
provided per City of Huntington Beach code requirements, proper visibility for
the parking stalls adjacent to the alley will be provided, and reciprocal driveway
and access agreements with the adjacent property owner will be provided.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The building
and property will be upgraded with the new exterior facade treatment and
additional parking, landscaping and reciprocal access with the adjacent property
will be provided. The remodel and upgrade will aesthetically improve the
property and the surrounding area while additional parking and reciprocal access
will relieve parking and traffic congestion on Beach Boulevard.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 94-2 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the
City of Huntington Beach. The establishment of a pawn shop and remodel of an existing
non -conforming commercial building is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
General Commercial Land Use designation of the General Plan.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO, 94-1. c.. d.. and f.:
The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, c) to permit parking stalls with no
internal circulation between drive aisles and other stalls without entering a public street;
d) to permit exterior building facade treatment with a zero (0) foot setback in -lieu of the
required ten (10) foot setback; and f) to permit a retail structure less than 20,000 square
feet in size with no commercial loading space; will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone
classification. The existing building construction on this lot and the adjacent lots to the
south span all the way across the width of the property which physically prohibits internal
circulation on the site. The exterior facade treatment will match the existing zero (0) foot
building setback and the commercial loading dock is not necessary for this type of retail
use.
2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape,
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 existing physical layout of the building prohibits
compliance with these three aspects of the code and warrants special consideration for the
above three (3) variance requests.
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3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, c., d., and f. is necessary in order to
preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The building was
originally built as a furniture store which required less parking. With the conditions of
approval imposed, the property may be used for the establishment of a retail pawn shop.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, c., d., and f, will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications.
The granting of the three variance requests will facilitate facade improvements to an
existing, non -conforming building.
5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, c., d., and f. 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. 94-1 c., d., and f, 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. With the conditions of approval imposed, the applicant
will provide adequate parking and provide safe ingress and egress to the site.
c. The combination and relationship of one proposed use to another on site are
properly integrated. The project is compatible and cohesive with the other
surrounding commercial uses in the area.
d. The access to and parking for the proposed use, with the conditions of approval
imposed, does not create an undue traffic problem. The project will be designed
to provide adequate forward travel to and from each parking space to a dedicated
street.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION NO. 94-1, a., b., and e.:
1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1 a) to permit a reduction in ten (10)
parking stalls; b) to permit parking stalls without forward travel to and from the space to
a dedicated street; and e) to permit a parking stall without proper visibility at the
intersection of the alley and the parking space (minimum seven and one-half feet visual
clearance required); will constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent upon other
properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. Other existing
commercial properties in the surrounding vicinity have provided the adequate number of
parking spaces for their uses. Other commercial properties do not provide potential
hazardous situations by allowing vehicles to back-up into the alley shared by residential
users, or onto Beach Boulevard; and proper visibility for all parking stalls should be
provided.
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2. Because there are limited special circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance for Conditional Exception No. 94-1, a., b., and e., is not found to deprive the
subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under
identical zone classifications. With the conditions of approval imposed, the project can
be brought into substantial compliance with code requirements.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, a., b., and e., is not necessary in order
to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. With the conditions
of approval imposed, the non -conforming aspects of the property can be improved and
the project can comply with adequate parking and visibility requirements.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-1, a., b., and e., will be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications.
The parking design layout forces many of the parking stalls to back-up into the alley or
onto Beach Boulevard, creating an unsafe and potentially hazardous circulation pattern.
5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 93-1, a., b., and e., will adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
a. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed use does not properly adapt
the proposed structures to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and
uses in a harmonious manner. The parking design results in a hazardous traffic
circulation pattern which may effect safe maneuvering on other adjacent sites and
on Beach Boulevard and Ronald Road. In addition, the number of parking stalls
provided is inadequate and may cause parking overflow on adjacent sites.
b. The access to and parking for the proposed use creates an undue traffic problem.
The parking layout creates a potential traffic hazard both in the alley and on
Beach Boulevard. In addition, the site does not provide an adequate number of
parking spaces for the use and for the expansion which may cause a parking
overflow on other surrounding properties.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 28, 1994 shall be
the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The site plan and/or floor plan shall be amended to provide the minimum number
of parking stalls based on a one (1) parking space for every two hundred (200)
square feet of building area as required for retail uses by Section 9602.2 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
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b. The site plan shall be amended to provide parking stalls with forward travel to and
from the space to a dedicated street/alley.
c. The site plan shall be revised so that all parking stalls adjacent to building walls
have adequate back-up visibility (minimum seven and one-half feet visual
clearance required).
d. The floor plan shall be amended to provide an adequate customer entrance at the
rear of the property (west building wall) to the inside of the store.
2. A revised site plan and floor plan 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 parking 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. One (1) 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 departments prior to issuance of
building permits. The landscape plans shall comply with the following:
Provide tree wells in parkway along Ronald Street with metal tree grates
and Queen palms. Refer to Park Tree and Landscape re: spacing.
Improve/repair sidewalks along both streets. No tree wells on Beach Blvd.
• On site trees read @ 1-36" box per each 45 linear feet or fraction thereof
of street frontage.
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Parking area trees read @ 1-24" box per each 10 stalls or fraction thereof
to be used within parking area.
Irrigation coverage to be 100% of planting area with time clock controller.
No water to overthrow planting areas onto building, concrete, or asphalt
paving areas.
b. Rooftop Mechanical Equipment Plan. Said plan shall indicate screening of all
rooftop mechanical equipment and shall delineate the type of material proposed to
screen said equipment.
c. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property shall enter into
irrevocable reciprocal driveway and parking easement(s) between the subject site
and adjacent 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 prior to occupancy.
d. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review
and approval.
Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to
final inspection/within twelve (12) months.
Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two inches
(211).
Special architectural treatment shall be provided on all building walls. Such treatment is
subject to approval by the Department of Community Development/Design Review
Board.
Fire Department Requirements:
a. NOTE ON PLANS: Address numbers will be installed to comply with city
specification #428. The size of the numbers shall be the following: Minimum six
inches with a brush stroke of 11/2 inches.
b. NOTE ON PLANS: Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to
comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards.
Public Works Department Requirements:
a. A grading permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works.
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b. The applicant shall remove the driveway approach on Ronald Road and replace it
with a minimum twenty-seven foot wide driveway with radius type construction.
c. The existing deteriorated paving adjacent to the gutter at the alley driveway and
the driveway to the east along Ronald Road is to be removed and replaced to 10
feet from curb face.
d. The asphalt between the curb and sidewalk adjacent to Ronald Road is to be
removed and replaced with concrete or other approved treatment.
e. The badly deteriorated paving adjacent to the gutter on Beach Boulevard, is a
safety hazard and must be removed and replaced to 2' from the gutter. Caltrans
approval is required.
f. The applicant shall remove and replace one-half of existing alley adjacent to
project per Public Works standards.
g. All Public Works fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
h. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or certificate of
occupancy.
11. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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.
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4. Landscaping shall comply with Section 9607 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
5. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 94-2 and
Conditional Exception 94-1, c., d., and f. if any violation of these conditions of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:30 PM BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16,1994 AT 1:30 PM.
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Mike Strange
Zoning Administrator
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