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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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