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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-02-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1995 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Strange STAFF MEMBER: Jane Madera, Kelli Klan, Susan Pierce, Elizabeth Ehring MINUTES: The February 15, 1995 Minutes were continued to a date uncertain. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - (3 MINUTES PER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS) ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-47 (CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 15, 1995 MEETING) Applicant: Janet T. Moody, 4641 Los Patos Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: To permit the development of two (2) multiple family residential developments of four (4) units each, with a building height of 35 feet, pursuant to Section 210.04, L-3(C) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Location: 17042 and 17052 Sandra Lee Avenue Kelli Klan, staff planner, stated that this was a request to permit the development of two (2) multiple family residential developments. This request is being submitted because the building height of 35 feet exceeds the 25 feet compliance for the Medium -High Density Residential (RMH) zoning district. Staff recommended approval because the building height is compatible with existing, adjacent developments. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Ken Moody, applicant, stated that he concurred with staff s recommendation. Ron Burns, 4621 Los Patos, stated that the exact building height is 34.75 feet, and that he thought site coverage did not exceed 50%. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-47 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 USE PERMIT NO. 94-47: The establishment, maintenance and operation of the use will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. 2. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 94-47 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The two (2), four (4) unit developments are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-47: The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated December 22, 1995, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The site coverage shall not exceed fifty (50%) percent. b. The maximum height of the building shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet, and shall be clearly depicted on the elevations. 2. A revised site 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 open space are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Zoning Administrator has reviewed and approved the proposed changes. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to require that an amendment to the original entitlement be processed if the proposed changes are of a substantial nature. 4. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plan check. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 2 (MIN022) Prior to issuance of building permits, the following plans and items shall be submitted and/or completed by the applicant: a. A landscape and grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the subject property shall enter into an irrevocable reciprocal driveway easement between the subject sites. 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. 7. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall sign, notarize, and record with the County Recorder "Letter of Agreement" assuring that the four (4) unit, multi family residence will be maintained as a four (4) unit dwelling. 8. Prior to final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the property owner shall remove existing curb, gutter and sidewalk and construct radius type driveway. 9. Fire Department Requirements: a. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. b. Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification #428. The size of these numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches with a brush stroke of one-half (1/2) inch for the individual units. 10. Building Division requirement are as follows: a. The units shall comply with current Title 24 access requirements for units on accessible level and all units shall comply with disabled access requirements. b. The exterior staircase and the balcony deck shall not project closer than five (5) feet from the property line. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS 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. All applicable public Works fees shall be paid. zA Minutes - 2/22/95 3 (MIN022) 4. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or Certificate of Occupancy. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within public right-of-way. 6. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 94-47 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 2: REVOCATION OF USE PERMIT NO. 94-47 Applicant: Iraj Yazdani 17501 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Property Owner: Ki Porn and Chong Nam Chong 12 Sawmill Dove Canyon, CA 92679 Request: Revocation of Use Permit No. 94-47, approved September 21, 1994, for an automotive vehicle sales business, due to non-compliance with conditions of approval. Location: 17501 Beach Boulevard Jane Madera, staff planner, stated that the applicant previously applied for a use permit to allow for a vehicle sales lot on Beach and Slater (which was formerly the site of a gas station). The permit was a result of a code enforcement issue, since the applicant was operating illegally without a business license for four (4) months before receiving the Zoning Administrator's conditional approval. Staff had recommended approval on September 21, 1994, with fifteen (15) strict conditions to comply with, within ninety (90) days. Plans were to be submitted to remove canopies and the pump island after landscaping was installed. Other improvements included re - striping the lot, providing reciprocal driveway easement and adequate parking, and revising the site for circulation. The applicant was required to get a final inspection by December 20, 1994, but never complied with any of the conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 4 (MIN022) Joe Yardeani, 17501 Beach Boulevard, applicant, stated that he had agreed to comply with the changes, but construction on Beach Boulevard, as well as vacations and inclement (rainy) weather affected his business, so that he was financially unable to comply. Also, he thought that the Public Works Department would take care of breaking up the old sidewalk. He said that he did plant seeds which would flower in the spring. It has only been within the last three (3) days that business has improved. The applicant also stated that staying in business would be good for the neighborhood; because it would be dangerous to have an empty lot on that location. Martin Bubblier, was present to speak for the applicant, and reiterated the applicant's statements. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. USE PERMIT NO. 94-47 WAS REVOKED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, AS SUBMITTED, 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. FINDINGS FOR REVOCATION -USE PERMIT NO. 94-47: 1. The Zoning Administrator- revoked Use Permit 94-47 because a "good faith" effort on the part of the applicant could not be found: a. The conditions of approval are non-negotiable. It is not incumbent upon the Public Works Department to make the sidewalk improvements for the applicant. b. The applicant never contacted the city about his inability to comply with the conditions of approval. c. The effort at landscaping was not a significant improvement. 2. The Zoning Administrator stated that the applicant vacate the premises within eleven (11) calendar days of the date of the public hearing. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 5 (MIN022) ITEM 3: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-9 Applicant: Jennifer Booth 619-18th Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Property Owner: Huntington Beach Company c/o Huntington Seacliff Corporation Larry Cubit 2124 Main Street, Suite 130 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the establishment of a personal enrichment service, Tai Chi Chuan and Self Defense Studio, in an existing 1,034 square foot suite pursuant to Chapter 211.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Location: 2119 Main Street, Space C-7 Jane Madera, staff planner, stated that this was a request to permit the establishment of a personal enrichment service at the Seacliff Village Shopping Center at 2119 Main Street, Space C-7. The property is located in an existing 1,034 square foot suite, with 787 square feet of assembly space. Staff is recommending approval of this request, which is discretionary because of different parking requirements. For a retail suite, the requirement is one (1) parking space for every square feet, while for a dance/music type of establishment, the requirement is one (1) parking space for every 35 square feet. The hallway, stairs, and back of the building are not counted, and the exercise area comprises a requirement of 32.4 parking stalls. Staff felt that there was ample parking for the self-defense/Tai Chi establishment. The shopping center has a total of 828 parking spaces, which leaves a surplus of 192 for the entire complex. Staff stated that if the project were approved an application for a Certificate of Occupancy would have to be made with the Building Division. The building would also have to be inspected for proper exiting and safety requirements by the Fire Department and the Building Division. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request with findings and suggested conditions. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Jennifer Booth, 619-18th Street, stated that she was in concurrence with the staffs recommendation. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 6 (MIN022) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-9 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 USE PERMIT NO. 95-9: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 95-9 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the personal enrichment service, Tai Chi Chuan and Self Defense Studio will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The use is compatible with other businesses in the Seacliff Shopping and adequate parking for the assembly use can be provided. The use requires 23 parking spaces based on a 1:35 parking ratio and the center provides a surplus of 192 spaces. b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building, no alterations other than tenant improvements are necessary as part of this request. 2. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-9 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The personal enrichment service is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Mixed Use Development Land Use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-9: The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated January 26, 1995 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for payment of Traffic Impact fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. and/or final building permit approval. 3. Fire Department Requirements: a. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. (Prior to Building final) b. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. (Prior to Building final) ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 7 (MIN022) c. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification #428. The size of the numbers will be the following: (Prior to Building final) 1. The number for the building will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. d. Exit signs and exit path markings will be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Include low level exit signs. (Prior to Building final) 4. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in floor area, parking, or exterior building modifications 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. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plancheck. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS 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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit 94-9 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ITEM 4: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-2 Applicant/ Huntington Beach Company Property c/o Huntington Seacliff Corporation Owner: Larry Cubit 2124 Main Street, Suite 130 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To permit the establishment of a day care center, Patti's Preschool and Kindergarten, in an existing 2,100 square foot suite pursuant to Chapter 211.04 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Location: 2221 Main Street, Spaces 52 and 53 ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 8 (MIN022) Jane Madera, staff planner stated that this was a request to permit the establishment of a day care center at 2221 Main Street, Spaces 52 and 53 in the Seacliff Village Shopping Center on Yorktown and Main. Staff recommended approval of this request, which is discretionary because parking is compatible with those of adjacent businesses. The existing Patti's Preschool and Kindergarten which is being demolished is currently on Beach/Memphis/Knoxville/Florida. The main issue is the pick-up and drop-off of children at the center, which is near Pero's Restaurant and traffic. Staff stated that there would be ample parking in the center as the day care center would require one (1) parking space per staff and one (1) parking space per class. The Church nearby meets on Saturday and Sunday when the center is closed and minimally on weekdays, so this should not effect the parking. Staff stated that the play area is already grassed and fenced in. Staff also feels that the center's clients would draw business for the establishments at Seacliff Village. Staff stated that they supported the project with the following conditions. The applicant must submit a State Community Care License to the city, prior to operation of the business. The applicant must re -strip parking stalls to allow for pick-up and drop-off of children adjacent to building, to protect them from having to walk across the parking lot. The applicant must provide a sign to designate pick-up and drop-off area and provide bollards and chain link fencing. Staff recommended approval of the request with findings and suggested conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Patti Young, 2090 Ocean Way, Laguna Beach, the licensed operator of the day care center, stated that she concurred with staffs recommendation. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-2 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, AS SUBMITTED, 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 USE PERMIT NO. 95-2: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 95-2 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the day care center, Patti's Preschool and Kindergarten will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The use is compatible with other retail and restaurant business in the Seacliff Shopping Center and adequate parking, traffic circulation, and drop-off and a pick-up zone will be provided. The center currently provides 192 surplus parking and by code this type of business actually requires less parking than a retail business in the same suite. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 9 (MIN022) b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. All parking lot and outdoor play improvements are consistent with the zoning code requirements and provide better circulation and safety for parents and children attending the center. 2. The granting of Conditional Use Permit No. 95-2 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The day care center is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Mixed Use Development Land Use designation of the General Plan. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-2: 1. The site plan received and dated January 3, 1995 and the floor plans received and dated January 10, 1995, shall be the conceptually approved. 2. No net loss of parking may occur with restriping of the lot. 3. Signage shall be posted at the rear of the suite designating the area as drop-off and pick- up only for Patti's Preschool and Kindergarten. 4. All parking restriping shall comply with provisions of Chapter 231 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Copies of all required Community Care Licenses shall be provided to Community Development Director prior to occupancy. 6. The use shall conform to the following: a. Children attending the day care center shall be restricted to designated play areas only, unless supervised by an adult. b. The day care center shall comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 8.40, Noise Control of the Municipal Code. 7. The applicant/owner shall be responsible for payment of Traffic Impact fees prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and/or final building permit approval. 8. Fire Department Requirements: a. Automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code Standards. Shop drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 10 (MIN022) b. A fire alarm system will be installed to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Fire code Standards. Shop Drawings will be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. The system will provided the following: 1. Manual Pulls. 2. Smoke Detectors 3. Audible Alarms c. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards. d. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification #428. The size of the numbers will be the following: 1. The number for the building will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. e. Exit signs and exit path markings will be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Including low level exit signs. 9. The Zoning Administrator shall be notified in writing if any changes in floor area, parking, outdoor play area, or exterior building modifications 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. 10. Conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover sheet of all working drawing sets submitted for plan check. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS 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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Use Permit 95-2 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 11 (MIN022) ITEM 5: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 94-213 Applicant: Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc./Stephen Hager 721 N. Euclid Street, #311 Anaheim, CA 92801 Property Owner: William Landis 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1060 Century City, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Request: To permit the consolidation of existing lots into two (2) parcels for commercial purposes pursuant to Section 251.08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. Location: 16972 Goldenwest Street (northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Warner Avenue) Kelli Klan, staff planner, stated that this request was to permit the consolidation of existing lots into two (2) parcels for commercial purposes pursuant to Section 251.08 of the Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance at 16972 Goldenwest Street. Conditional Use Permit 94-66 was previously approved for Boston Chicken at this site. The Public Works Department reviewed the parcels in conjunction with the Subdivision Map Act and found them to be in compliance. Staff stated that they would consider the map as a certificate of compliance, and support a variance. Staff recommended approval with the condition that they submit a map to plan check to approval parcel #1 and exclude parcel #2, so as not to hold up the grand opening. Staff also recommended condition that the applicant provide a right-hand turn lane and observe the lease line by creating a property line. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Stephen Hager, 721 N . Euclid Street, #311, Anaheim, applicant, was present and stated that he did not concur with staff s recommendation to dedicate the area. He stated that his client, William Landis owner of Boston Chicken, went through a variance in 1968. Hager stated that timing was an issue, since conditions for recording map has to be approved by the county and the city in order for Boston Chicken to get certificate of occupancy. It could take up to a month and a half and hold up construction, and stores can be built in 60-90 days. Hager presented "good faith" with a professional package he submitted to the county. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 12 (MIN022) TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.94-213 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, AS SUBMITTED, WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 94-213: 1. The proposed subdivision of existing lots into one (1) parcel for commercial purposes is in compliance with the size and shape of property necessary for that type of development. 2. The General Plan has set forth provisions for this type of land use as well as setting forth objectives or implementation of this type of use. 3. The property was previously studied for this intensity of land use at the time the land use designation for GC, General Commercial, allowing general commercial uses was placed on the subject property. 4. The size, depth, frontage, street width and other design and improvement features of the parcel are proposed to be constructed in compliance with standards, plans and specifications on file with the City as well as in compliance with the State Map Act and supplemental City Subdivision Ordinance CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 94-213: A. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO USE OR OCCUPANCY OF SAID PARCELS(S) FOR ANY PURPOSE 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 94-213 received by the Department of Community Development on January 13,1995 shall be the approved layout with the amendments as noted in these conditions of approval. 2. Parcel 2 shall not be a part of Tentative Parcel Map No. 94-213 and shall be revised to denote "Not a Part" on the map. Such revision shall be submitted prior to submittal of the final map. Prior to recordation of this parcel map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County Surveyor in a manner described in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 13 (MIN022) 4. Prior to recordation of this parcel map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall submit to the County Surveyor a digital -graphics file of sail 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. All vehicular access rights to Warner Avenue and Goldenwest Street shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the City Zoning Administrator. 6. For purposes of future "right turn only lane", the developer shall grant an irrevocable offer to dedicate a strip of land 12 feet wide along Warner Avenue and curving along a 32 foot radius northwesterly joining the existing Goldenwest Street right-of-way. ITEM 6: SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 94-8/DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 94-66 Applicant: Terry York Ford 18255 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Property Owner: Howard Abel 18255 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Request: To allow a special sign permit to change the sign copy of an existing 20 foot high non conforming freestanding pole sign for "Terry York Ford", in lieu of the 15 foot high code requirement, pursuant to Section 233.08(c) of the Huntington Beach Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance. Location: 18255 Beach Boulevard Kelli Klan, staff planner, stated that this was a request to allow a special sign permit to change the face copy of an existing 20 foot high non conforming freestanding pole sign which currently reads, "A-1 Used Cars" and have the words, "A-1" removed, and "Used Cars" read side -by -side. The Design Review Board allows 65 square feet, with a height of 15 feet. The existing sign is 79 square feet, and 20 feet high. Staff recommended approval because the sign is a legal, non conforming sign compatible with other surrounding signs and is not an obstruction to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 14 (MIN022) SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 94-8/DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NO. 94-66 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, AS SUBMITTED, 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 10 CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 94-3: 1. Strict compliance with Section 233.08 will result in a substantial economic hardship to the applicant, as the visibility of the sign would be diminished to vehicular traffic along Beach Boulevard, if the height was reduced by five (5) feet. 2. The 20' high, 65 square foot, freestanding pole sign will not adversely affect other signs in the area, as it is consistent with the height and size of the surrounding signage in the area. 3. The proposed 20' high, 65 square foot, freestanding pole sign will not be detrimental to property located in the vicinity of such sign, and will be compatible with the surrounding area, as the sign is consistent with the design, location and size of the adjacent signs within the surrounding area.. 4. The proposed sign along Beach Boulevard will not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic vision, as it does not encroach into the required visual clearance zone. 5. Due to the unique circumstances applicable to the sign, removal or replacement of the sign will result in an economic hardship, as the business will not have clearly visible signage to traffic traveling south on Beach Boulevard. 6. The sign will be in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, as it is consistent with other commercial signage in the area along Beach Boulevard. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO. 94-8: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated December 23, 1994, shall be the approved layout with the following modifications: a. The words "A-1" on the existing 20 foot tall, freestanding pole sign shall be removed. b. The words "used cars" on the existing 20 foot tall, freestanding pole sign shall be changed from their stacked position to a side -by -side position. 2. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to rescind this special sign permit approval in the event of any violation of the terms of the applicable zoning laws. Any such decision shall be preceded by notice to the applicant and a public hearing and shall be based on specific findings. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 15 (MIN022) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS The sign 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. ITEM 7: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 95-IIUSE PERMIT NO. 95-1 Applicant: Donald Bruckman, 826 Fifth Street, Hermosa Beach, 90254 Property Owner: Morris and Sharon Silver 16947 Roundhill Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Request: Coastal Development Permit - To permit a 1,740 square foot addition (excess of 10% floor area increase) pursuant to Section 989.5.2 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Use Permit - To permit a roof top sun deck pursuant to Section 9110.4(c) of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Location: 4011 Ondine Circle Susan Pierce, staff planner, stated that this was a request to permit an addition to a single family residence. The property is located at 4011 Ondine Circle at the end of a cul-de-sac adjacent to weatherly channel in Huntington Harbour, an appealable area of the coastal zone. The project will allow for a 1,740 square foot, interior and exterior remodel; the removal of a two (2) car garage, and construction of two (2) separate garages and rooftop deck. The building height would be a total of 29 feet, which is compatible with the two (2) story homes in the surrounding area. The main concern is that there is no parking, which needs to be provided on -site. Staff recommended approval with conditions because the addition/remodel complies with code requirements and does not impact public views or access to coast. The suggested conditions include no street parking in front of dwelling, provision of automatic garage door opener and roll - up garage door, and that the third floor exiting comply with the Uniform Building Code. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Donald Bruckman, 826 Fifth Street, Hermosa Beach, stated that he concurred with staff recommendation. ,ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 16 (MIN022) Sharon Silver, 46947 Roundhill Drive, property owner, stated that she concurred with staff recommendation. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 95-1 AND USE PERMIT NO. 95-1 WERE 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 CONSECUTIVELY, AND NOT CONCURRENTLY, TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS, AND TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION WITHIN THE FOLLOWING TWENTY (20) BUSINESS DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 95-1: 1. The request to permit the remodel and addition to an existing two-story single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed 1,740 sq. ft. addition with a third floor deck will not impact public views or access. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 95-1 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the R1 Zoning District, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code applicable to the property. The proposed development will conform with all applicable City codes. 3. At the time of occupancy, the proposed remodel and addition to an existing two-story single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All infrastructure currently exists to the site. 4. The proposed remodel and 1,740 sq.ft. addition to an existing two story single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL -USE PERMIT NO. 95-1: Use Permit No. 95-1 for third floor deck will not be detrimental to: a. The general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity b. Property and improvements in the vicinity of such use or building. The third floor deck is setback from the building exterior and does not open to adjacent properties or public rights -of -way. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 17 (MIN022) 2. The granting of Use Permit No. 95-1 will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach. The third floor deck is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Low Density Residential Land Use designation of the General Plan. It provides a recreational (open space) amenity to the residents. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. The site plan and elevations received and dated January 13, 1995, and the floor plans received and dated February 2, 1995, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. A 36 inch box tree shall be planted in the front setback area. Specimen palms may be substituted at a ratio of 1/2 foot brown trunk height for one inch of box tree required. b. Exiting from the third floor deck shall comply with the Uniform Building Code requirements. c. Each garage shall be equipped with a roll -up door and automatic garage door opener. 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. Any proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 4. Any proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits for the improvements. 5. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. 6. Proposed structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing structures. 7. Natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters, and central heating units. 8. Low -volume heads shall be used on all spigots and water faucets. ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 18 (MIN022) 9. The Public Works Department requirements are: a. A grading plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. Repair and replace curb and gutter, driveway and sidewalk as needed. b. The applicant shall pay all applicable Public Works fees. c. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the public right-of-way. INFORMATION OF SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Ordinance Code, Building Division, and Fire Department. 2. The applicant shall meet all applicable local, State, and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 95-1 and/or Use Permit No. 95-1 if any violation of these conditions of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code occurs. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:00 P.M. BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 1995. Mike Strange Zoning Administrator ee .ZA Minutes - 2/22/95 19 (MIN022)