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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1994 - 6:00 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange
STAFF MEMBER:
REVIEW OF MINUTES:
Jane Madera
April 27, May 4, 1994 Approved
May 11, 1994 Continued
ITEM 1: USE PERMIT NO.94-38 (Temporary Outdoor Event)
Applicant: Della Chadwell
7777 Edinger Ave., #300
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Request: To permit a two (2) day parking lot sale at Huntington Beach Mall on May
28-29, 1994 pursuant to Section 9630.64 of the Huntington Beach Code.
Location: 7777 Edinger (Huntington Beach Mall)
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this application was a request for a two (2) day
temporary outdoor event for a parking lot sale for Montgomery Ward for excess merchandise.
This event is proposed for Saturday, May 28 and Sunday May 29. The merchandise, which
includes furniture, major appliances, electronics, bikes, exercise equipment, clothing, bedding,
linens and housewares, will be left out overnight and the applicant is proposing a security guard to
watch over the merchandise. The sale area will take up approximately 28 parking stalls however,
sufficient parking for the event and other businesses is availale in the remainder of the mall
parking lot. Staff reported that they feel this use is compatible with the Huntington Beach Mall
and recommended approval with findings and conditions.
There were no persons present to speak for or against this request.
USE PERMIT NO.94-38 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS FOR DENIAL. 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. 94-38 (TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
EVENT
1. Use Permit No. 94-38 for a two (2) day temporary outdoor event will not be detrimental
to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The two (2)
day parking lot sale will not block any existing entrances to the Huntington Beach
Mall and will not conflict with any other businesses in the area.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use of building. The temporary
two (2) day parking lot sale will not alter any existing improvements in the area.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 94-3 8 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the
City of Huntington Beach.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
The site plan received and dated May 5, 1994 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
2. 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.
3. Fire access lanes shall be a minimum with of (20) twenty feet.
4. A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the Huntington Beach Fire Department for
approval (show table locations, tents, barriers, etc.)
The applicant shall obtain all n: cessary Fire Department permits and comply with all
provisions of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code.
6. The applicant's request shall include necessary permits for temporary signs.
7. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in number and locations specified by the Fire
Department.
8. Stand by personnel shall be on site to safeguard premises.
9. An overnight security guard shall be provided to protect merchandise left overnight. The
Huntington Beach Police Department shall be notified 24 hours prior to the event.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. The event shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Codes, Building
Division and Fire Department.
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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. 94-38 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
ninety (90) days prior to the event. Failure to provide adequate notice may result in denial
of the request.
ITEM 2: USE PERMIT NO.94-21/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO.94-17
Applicant: Elliott Associates
16421 Wimbledon
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Request: To add one (1) additional mobilehome space to an existing mobile home park pursuant to
Section 9141 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. The request includes a variance to
provide 350 square feet of private open space in lieu of common recreational open space and
to eliminate the required recreational vehicle storage area pursuant to Sections 9144 and
9149(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Location: 6241 Warner Avenue (Sea Aira Mobile Home Estates)
Jane Madera, Staff Planner reported that this application was a request for a use permit for one
additional tenant space at an existing mobilehome park located on Springdale and Warner. In
1986, a use permit was acted upon by the Zoning Administrator for five (5) additional
mobilehome spaces and one (1) additional caretaker's unit. The project was approved at that time
in a modified version. The original request was for seven (7) mobilehome spaces and one
caretaker's unit. At that time the applicant received a variance to provide private recreational
area upon each additional space rather than adding to the common recreational area since they did
not have the opportunity to add additional common recreation area. The code requirement is 200
square feet of common recreational area per mobilehome space. The caretaker's unit was also
denied at that time because there was no additional parking proposed. An additional space was
denied because there is a requirement within the Ordinance Code that each mobilehome park
provide an area set aside for recreational vehicle and boat storage. The four (4) spaces were
approved with an area conditioned to be left open for recreational vehicle and boat storage. The
request today is to add a space and includes a variance to provide private recreational area on the
lot rather than to add to the common recreational area as well as a variance to delete the required
set aside area for recreational vehicle and boat parking. Staff recommended denial of this request
because of the importance of providing the area for recreational vehicle and boat storage to the
tenants of the mobilehome park. The applicant did not propose an alternative area or parking of
the oversize vehicles.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
The property owner, Gene Pica was present and stated that the space they are requesting at one
time had an old garage on it. He also stated this garage was infested with termites and they tore it
down in January of this year, and so was never used for RV's. He also stated that the occupants
who have RV's find a place to park outside of the park. He stated he felt that preserving this
space for RV parking would cause problems since it was not sufficient for all members of the
mobilehome park.
Bert Elliot, applicant was present and stated that it appears that there is no specific ratio of RV
parking spaces per number of mobilehome units. He stated they have 123 lots in this park and
that they could park three or four vehicles maximum in this space. He also reiterated the problem
with not having sufficient space for all members of the mobilehome park to park their RV's.
There were no other persons present to speak for or against this request.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
USE PERMIT NO.94-21/CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 94-17 WAS
DENIED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS
AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY
THE ZONING ADIVIINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL -USE PERMIT NO. 94-21:
Use Permit 94-21 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the one (1)
additional mobilehome space to an existing mobilehome park will be detrimental to:
a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The additional
space entirely eliminates the required set -aside area for parking of recreational
vehicles and boats to the detriment of the residents of Sea Aira Mobile Home
Estates. The variance request to eliminate the recreational vehicle parking area in
conjunction with Use Permit No. 94-21 was not approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The addition of
the mobile home space which eliminates the recreational vehicle storage area will
force residents to utilize on -street parking or secure off -site storage facilities.
2. The granting of Use Permit No. 94-21 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the
City of Huntington Beach. The additional mobilehome space is not consistent with the
goals and objectives of the Residential Medium Density Land Use designation of the
General Plan.
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FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 94-17:
1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-21 will constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone
classification. Other mobile home parks in the City of Huntington Beach are required to
provide the recreational vehicle parking area.
2. Because there are no special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance is not found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications. The property is an
adequate sized lot with no unique special circumstances to merit the elimination o the
recreational vehicle parking area. In 1986, the property owner received approval to add
five (5) additional mobilehome spaces in the park. While four (4) of those spaces were
permitted in oversize vehicle parking areas the project was conditioned to require parking
to remain open in the area that the applicant now proposes to eliminate.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-17 is not necessary in order to preserve the
enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The mobilehome park is already
fully developed with 132 mobilehome spaces and received prior approval for variances to
add five (5) additional spaces with private open space in lieu of common recreational area.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-17 will be materially detrimental to the
public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone classifications. The elimination of
the recreational vehicle parking area would be a detriment to the residents of the Sea Aira
Mobilehome Estates as they do not have the opportunity to park their vehicles within their
own lots. Other traditional single family dwelling owners can park oversize vehicles on
their own driveways.
5. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-17 will adversely affect the General Plan of
the City of Huntington Beach.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:30 PM BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, DUNE 1, 1994 AT 6:00 PM.
Ake S range
Zoning Administrator
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