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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1994
Council Chambers - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR INFILL LOTS
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL: Kerins,
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Inglee,
Dettloff,
Richardson,
Newman, Biddle
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (4 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF
TIME TO OTHERS) Anyone wishing to speak must fill out and submit a form to speak
prior to Oral Communication or Public Hearing items. No action can be taken by the
Planning Commission on this date, unless agendized.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 URGENCY ORDINANCE AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-4:
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide
On July 6, 1994, the City Council adopted a 45-day moratorium on single family infill lots.
The Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance which would address compatibility
issues between properties to minimize impacts on existing homes.
Code Amendment No. 94-4 is an urgency ordinance which establishes a review process
and development standards for single family residential infill projects, including
requirements for height, setbacks, window locations, architectural design, public hearing
process and staff review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Urgency Ordinance and Code
Amendment No. 94-4 with findings and forward to the City Council for adoption..
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Jeff Metzel, 19391 Shady Harbor Circle, President Seacliff Homeowners Association,
stated the following concerns:
Exemptions inappropriate. -(Staff explained the exemptions were appropriate during
the duration of the moratorium)
Visual intrusion of new home constructed adjacent existing homes.
Notification of adjacent property owners when an infill project is being proposed.
John Roe, 19382 Surfdale Lane, stated his concern that room additions and Iots adjacent
to vacant lots being exempt from the ordinance.
Richard Norton, 1620 26 Street, Santa Monica, Legal Counsel to the applicant, stated that
the City is trying to enforce an illegally adopted Moratorium. He also stated that the City
is considering adopting an Infill Ordinance that purports to cover properties protected by
the Holly-Seacliff Development Agreement, which they cannot legally do. Mr. Norton
also stated that the Moratorium could not legally apply to the applications were building
permits were already on file.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR
AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance prepared by staff and a draft ordinance
created by the Residential Infill Committee. The Planning Commission acted on each
section of the proposed ordinance and created an ordinance which is a mix of both
ordinances. The following is a summary of the Planning Commission actions:
Section 9730.87.1 General Provisions
The Planning Commission modified this section by replacing the word "development" with
"design" and deleted "architectural" in the first sentence, added a sentence which extends
areas covered by an adopted development agreement and moved a section from Privacy
Design Standards to this section.
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Section 9730.87.2 Definition
The Planning Commission voted to replace the City Council adopted definition contained
in the ordinance with the subcommittee's definition. The subcommittee definition includes
location criteria for vacant lots which will be subject to the infill ordinance.
Section 930.87.3 Infill Lot Design Considerations Privacy Design Standards
The Planning Commission moved a fifth design standard which addresses compatibility
considerations such as lot size, lot frontage, building layout, building configuration, grade
differentials and building height to General Provisions.
Setbacks
The Planning Commission also modified the section regarding the location of swimming
pool equipment and air conditioning units. The Planning Commission added language to
require these units to be enclosed to minimize or eliminate noise.
Exceptions
The last revision to this section deleted the four (4) exemptions proposed by staff. The
Planning Commission agreed with the subcommittee recommendation to delete the
exemptions until a comprehensive infill ordinance is prepared at a later date.
Public Notification Requirement
The Planning Commission deleted the requirement to post a sign on the site which would
inform the neighborhood a general description of the project, the name of the applicant
and the phone number of the Community Development Department. Instead of the sign,
the Planning Commission approved the following notification process:
Thirty days prior to the submitting construction plans for building permits, the
applicant shall notify abutting property owners, by first class mail, of the proposed
development.
At the time of plan check submittal, the applicant shall provide a signed affidavit
which lists abutting property owners and when the notice was mailed. Abutting
property owners shall have ten (10) working days from plan check submittal to
review and provide comments to the Director of Community Development.
Building permits shall not be issued until the ten (10) day review period has
elapsed.
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Based on the opinion of the City Attorney, the Planning Commission voted to retain the
language contained in the sign section which states:
"All comments received regarding the issuance of a building permit on an infill lot
shall be forwarded to the Community Development Director for consideration.
Decisions of the Community Development Director shall be final."
The Urgency Ordinance will sunset at such time that a more comprehensive infill
ordinance is approved and adopted by the City Council.. It is anticipated that the
Residential Infill Committee will make recommendations on the infill ordinance within 60
to 90 days.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECOND BY NEWMAN, TO APPROVE
URGENCY ORDINANCE AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-4, AS MODIFIED
BY THE PLANNING -COMMISSION AND FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL
FOR ADOPTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Gorman, Inglee, Dettloff, Newman, Biddle
NOES: Richardson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-4:
1. Code Amendment No. 94-4 creates requirements for the orderly development of
residential infill lots, including public notification, setback and architectural design.
2. Code Amendment No. 94-4 is consistent with the goals and policies contained with the
City's General Plan by complying with the following policies of the Housing Element::
a. Encourage compatible design to minimize the impact of intensified reuse of
residential land on existing residential development.
b. Encourage preservation of the existing Low Density Residential character in
established single family neighborhoods.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - URGENCY ORDINANCE:
1. The Commission finds that an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of
the public place, health or safety is necessary as building permits are being held on
infill lots resulting in extreme hardship to owners of these lots throughout the City.
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B-2 CODE AMENDMENT NO.94-3 (TABLED AT THE MAY 17 1994 PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING):
APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach
LOCATION: City-wide
Code Amendment No. 94-3 represents a request by the City to amend Article 911, Low
Density Residential, of the Huntington Beach Ordiance Code by deleting Section
9110.1.c.2, which requires a conditional use permit for new construction and additions to
two-story, single family residences that are between 25 feet and 30 feet in height.
Presently, there are six (6) categories for reviewing single family residential developments
based upon building height and number of stories in the RI zone. This code amendment
results in two (2) categories for review. Two-story residential structures up to 25 feet in
height, and from 30 feet - 35 feet in height are permitted administratively. This code
amendment would eliminate the conditional use permit requirement gap for two-story
structures between 25 feet and 30 feet resulting in allowing for adminsitratve approval of
all two-story structure up to 35 feet in height.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
On May 17, 1994, the Planning Commission tabled this item until such time as the infill
development guidelines were developed. Since an ordinance has been prepared relative to
such, staff is recommending the Planning Commission remove Code Amendment No. 94-3
from the table, approve it, and forward to the City Council for adoption.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Jay Fowler, 19762 Sea Canyon Circle, spoke in opposition to the request as written,
stating his support for an amendment that would require a conditional use permit for two-
story structures 25-35 feet in height and all third stories.
Jeff Metzel, 19391 Shady Harbor Circle, President Seacliff Homeowners Association,
stated his opposition to the removal of conditional use permit requirements, as this would
eliminate the residents ability to appeal to a higher body.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR
AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO
REMOVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-3 FROM THE TABLE, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO =
APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-3, WITH THE MODIFICATION THAT
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE REQUIRED FOR HEIGHTS OF 30-35
FEET, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Richardson, Biddle
NOES:
Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff
ABSENT:
Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION FAILED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GORMAN, SECOND BY KERINS, TO CONTINUE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 94-3 UNTIL THE INFILL ORDINANCE HAS BEEN
ADOPTED, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-14:
APPLICANT: Glen Gellatly
LOCATION: 16400 Springdale Street
Conditional Use Permit No. 94-14 is a request to permit a 1673 square foot, one story
classroom addition and 185 square foot covered walkway at the St. Bonaventure School
located at 16400 Springdale Street. The proposal includes a two (2) room addition for a
computer lab and multi -purpose room toward the northeast corner of the property, near
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the intersection of Bradbury Lane and Orlando Drive to serve approximately 600 students.
The church use generates the parking demand for the site, and currently provides 366
spaces. As a result, the classroom addition will not require additional parking spaces.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff supports the applicants request as the proposed addition will not impact the
surrounding properties or property values, as the addition will comply with all applicable
City codes. With the suggested conditions imposed, including the continuation of a
parking/traffic plan that was instituted in 1989 following the approval of a previous
conditional use permit, the classroom addition will not adversely impact vehicular traffic
on adjacent streets.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Glen Gellatly, Bissell Architects, 446 Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, stated his
support for staffs report and recommendations, and was available to answer any
questions.
Linda Garofalo, Parish Manage St. Bonaventure Church, 16291 Hollywood Lane, stated
that she was available to answer any questions.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR
AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY GORMAN, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.94-14 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE;
AYES: Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-14:
1. The establishment, maintenance and operation of the 1673 square foot classroom and
185 square foot covered walkway will not be detrimental to the general welfare of
persons working or residing in the vicinity, nor be detrimental to property values and
improvements in the area. The proposed classroom addition and covered walkway will
not adversely impact the surrounding residential and commercial properties.
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2. The location, site layout, and design of the proposed classroom addition and covered
walkway properly adapt to streets, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses
in a harmonious manner. The classroom addition and covered walkway will maintain
similar setbacks as the existing structures, and will comply with all applicable City
codes.
3. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 94-14 will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The proposed classroom addition and
covered walkway for school use is consistent with the Low Density Residential Land
Use designation of the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.94-14:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated April 5, 1994 shall be the
conceptually approved. layout. - - -
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the applicant/owner shall complete the
following:
a. If foil -type insulation is to be used, a fire retarding type shall be installed as
approved by the Building Division and indicated on the floor plans.
b. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials proposed.
c. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from any view. Said screening
shall be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of materials and
colors. If screening is not designed specifically into the building, a rooftop
mechanical equipment plan must be submitted showing screening and must be
approved.
d. If outdoor lighting is 'included, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps or similar energy
savings lamps shall be used. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent
"spillage onto adjacent properties and shall be noted on the site plan and
elevations.
e._-- The.site plan shall include (or reference page) all conditions of approval imposed
on the project printed verbatim.
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3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/owner shall complete the following:
a. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Departments of
Community Development and Public Works and must be approved. 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), an irrigation plan, a grading plan, an
approved site plan, and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. The
landscape plans shall be in conformance with Section 9607 of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance code. The set must be approved by both departments prior to
issuance of building permits. The two (2) existing mature palm trees shall be
replaced at a 2 to 1 ratio with minimum 36-inch box trees, or an approved palm -
equivalent.
b. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review
and it must be approved (by issuance of a grading permit). A plan for silt control
for all water runoff from the property during construction and initial operation of
the project may be required if deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.
4. Fire Department requirements are as follows:
a. Fire extinguishers shall be required per Huntington Beach Fire Code requirements.
b. Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted
and marked.
c. 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.
5. All building spoils, such a unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable
material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them.
6. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep
damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site.
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day;
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days
(first stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
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7. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Construction shall be prohibited on Sundays and Federal holidays.
8. Prior to final building permit approval or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the
following shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and submit a copy to Community Development Department.
b. All improvements (including landscaping) to the property shall be completed in
accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein.
c. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished.
9. The previously approved -parking management plan -and on -site circulation plan (CUP
89-33) shall continue to be implemented. Any modification to the approved plan shall
be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review and approval.
10. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 94-
14 if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
occurs.
11. Conditional Use Permit No. 94-14 shall become null and void unless exercised within
one (1) year of the date of final approval, or such extension of time as may be granted
by the Planning Commission pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning
Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date.
CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Exits shall conform to the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
2. All Public Works fees shall be paid.
3. The developer will be responsible for the payment of the Traffic Impact Fees at the
time of final inspection.
4.- The applicant -shall meet all applicable local, State -and -Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances,
and standards.
5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code,
Building Division, and Fire Department.
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B-4 APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO. 94-2 AND PARTIAL DENIAL OF
CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO 94-1•
APPELLANT: Paul J. Wesselink
APPLICANT: Andrew Goetz
LOCATION: 17827 Beach Boulevard
Transmitted for Planning Commission consideration is an appeal by Paul Wesselink,
Huntington Beach Jewelry and Loan, of the Zoning Administrator's decisions on Use
Permit No. 94-2 and Conditional Exception No. 94-1. Use Permit No. 94-2 will permit
the establishment of a pawn shop, including the remodel of an existing non -conforming
commercial building, 1,448 square foot second story addition, demolition of an accessory
structure and new parking layout. The appeal requests that the Planning Commission
overturn a condition of approval for the use permit requiring an irrevocable reciprocal
access agreement.
Conditional Exception No. 94-1 was initiated because the proposed project does not
comply with all requirements of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Three (3) of the
six requested variances were denied by the Zoning Administrator. The appeal asks the
Planning Commission to overturn two of the denied requests; 1) permit a reduction in 10
parking stalls from 43 spaces to 33 spaces, and 2) permit parking stalls without forward
travel, to and from the space to a dedicated street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission uphold the Zoning Administrator
decision and deny the appeal of the findings for Use Permit No. 94-2; and overturn the
Zoning Administrator's denial and approve the variance request for a reduction in parking
with findings and suggested conditions of approval; and overturn the Zoning
Administrator's denial and approve the variance request to permit parking stalls without
forward travel to and from the space to a dedicated street pursuant to Section 9601.2 with
findings and suggested of approval.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Steve Mangione, 7912 Ronald Road #A, co-owner adjacent property, stated his concerns
regarding the location of the proposed trash facility, the roof top mechanical equipment
should be screened and the rear parking adjacent to alley.
Darryl Carter, 7912 Ronald Road #A, co-owner adjacent property, restated the concerns
of the previous speaker, also concerned about increased traffic in the alley.
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Arturo Hidalgo, 17871 Bell Circle, representative for the Huntington Sands, stated
concerns regarding parking in rear adjacent to alley, increased traffic and criminal activity
and the negative impact a pawn shop would have on adjacent businesses and property
values.
Andrew Goetz, 17855 Beach Boulevard, architect, stated that the Police Department had
no concerns of increased criminal activity. Mr. Goetz also stated that they were trying to
get a reasonable balance in the parking proposed, and was not opposed to eliminating
those at the alley.
Paul J. Wesselink, 17855 Beach Boulevard, applicant, gave a brief history of the site to the
Commission and stated they would work with neighbors to eliminate any of their
concerns.
- RE.WERE NO OTHER PERSONS -PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR
AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY KERINS, TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION FOR USE PERMIT NO.94-2
AND CONDITIONAL EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO.94-1, WITH FINDINGS
AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -USE PERMIT NO. 94-2:
1. Use Permit No. 94-2 for the establishment of a pawn shop, 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, 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.
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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, (1)
AND (2):
1. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1 (1) to permit a reduction in eleven
(11) parking stalls and (2) to permit parking stalls without forward travel to and from
the space to a dedicated street will not 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 vicinity have received
approval for a reduction in parking spaces.
2. Because there are 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, (1) and (2) 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 warrants special
consideration for the above two variance requests.
3. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, (1) and (2), is necessary in order to
preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. With the
conditions of approval imposed, the property may be used for the establishment or a
retail pawn shop use.
4. The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, (1) and (2), will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to property in the same zone
classifications. The designation of employee parking for the spaces directly abutting
the alley will minimize traffic in the alley and improve public safety.
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The granting of Conditional Exception No. 94-1, (1) and (2), will not adversely affect
the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach.
a. 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.
b. The access to and parking for the proposed use does not create an undue traffic
problem -with the -conditions imposed. Parking spaces directly abutting the alley
will be designated for employee parking, a reciprocal access agreement will be
required and a parking study has shown that there will be an adequate number of
parking spaces for the use.
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 applicant is willing and able to carry out the purposes for which Conditional
Exception No. 94-1 (1) and (2) is sought and he will proceed to do so without
unnecessary delay.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -USE PERMIT NO.94-2/CONDITIONAL
EXCEPTION (VARIANCE) NO. 94-1:
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 shall be amended to provide 32 parking stalls.
b. The site plan shall be amended such that parking stalls immediately adjacent to the
alley are designated for employee parking.
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.
e. The site plan shall be amended to show the relocation of the trash enclosure to the
area now numbered parking stall 31 and to comply with Sections 9730.60 and
9773(b) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
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2. A revised site plan and floor plan shall be submitted depicting the modifications
described above.
3. The applicant shall submit the revised site plan, materials board, elevations and other
necessary information to the Design Review Board for final review prior to application
for building permits.
4. Prior to application for building permits, the subject property shall provide an
irrevocable offer to dedicate a reciprocal driveway and parking easement 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.
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.
6. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working
drawing sets submitted for plancheck.
7. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted
and/or completed by the applicant:
a. Submit a covenant to limit present and future retail uses to be identical to that
analyzed in the parking study dated June 3, 1994. The covenant shall stipulate that
any proposed use other than that previously analyzed shall be subject to review and
approval of a subsequent parking study. The covenant shall be reviewed and
approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office and recorded at the Orange
County Recorder's Office. A copy of the recorded document shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department for inclusion in the file.
b. 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:
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1) Provide tree wells in parkway along Ronald Street with metal tree grates and
Queen palms. Refer to Park Tree and Landscape re: spacing.
2) Improve/repair sidewalks along both streets. No tree wells on Beach Blvd.
3) On site trees read @ 1-36" box per each 45 linear feet or fraction thereof of
street frontage.
4) Parking area trees read @ 1-24" box per each 10 stalls or fraction thereof to be
used within parking area.
5) 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.
c. 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.
d. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review
and approval.
8. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed prior to
final inspection/within twelve (12) months.
9. Maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two
inches (2").
10. 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.
11. Fire Department Requirements:
a. 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. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington
Beach Fire Code Standards.
12. 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 T 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.
13. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. All signs shall be brought into compliance with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
CODE REOUIREMENTS:
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 Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Use Permit No. 94-2 and
Conditional Exception 94-1 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code occurs.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 19, 1994:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY RICHARDSON, TO
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 19,1994, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:_ _.
AYES:
Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
C-2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 26, 1994:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED APRIL 26, 1994, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson, Biddle
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
NONE
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INOUIRIES
NONE
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F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
Melanie Fallon, Director of Community Development, stated the City Council had
received the Planning Commission's letter, regarding concerns and suggestions
about the relationship of the two bodies. Council agreed to one suggestion of
having the Chairperson or a designee attend Council meetings on significant appeal
hearings.
G. ADJOURNMENT
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECOND BY GORMAN, TO ADJOURN TO A
5:30 PM STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1994, AND THEN TO THE
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES:
Kerins, Gorman, Dettloff, Richardson,
NOES:
Biddle
ABSENT:
Inglee, Newman
ABSTAIN:
None
MOTION PASSED
/kjl
Planning mmission Chairperso
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