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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-23MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,1997 -1.30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR• Herb Fauland STAFF MEMBER: Kim Klopfenstein, Mary Beth Broeren, Kim Langel (recording secretary) MINUTES: January 9, and January 15, 1997 Minutes were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATION• None Mary Beth Broeren stated that Councilmember Harmon requested a reconsideration of Temporary Use Permit No. 97-7 (Circus Vargas) to notify persons, in writing, who spoke during public comments at the Council meeting regarding this issue. Ms. Broeren stated that the applicant had been contacted and agreed to a reconsideration. Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, granted the reconsideration and set the public hearing date for May 14, 1997. ITEM 1 • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 97 13 (TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES APPLICANT: The Louie Group, 19312 Harding Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 PROPERTY OWNER: Scott Goodman, 17032 Palmdale Street, Suite C, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 REQUEST: To permit construction of two (2) new single family homes on two (2) lots. Each dwelling will have 2,875 square feet and a third level deck. The conditional use permit is requested for the third level deck and because the dwelling at 419 - 6th Street will have a maximum building height of 35 feet. LOCATION: 417 and 419 - 6th Street (east of Orange Avenue and west of Pecan Avenue). PROJECT PLANNER: Kim Klopfenstein Kim Klopfenstein, Staff Planner, displayed photographs stating that this request is to permit construction of two (2) new single family homes on two (2) lots at 417 and 419-6th Street. Each dwelling will have 2,875 square feet and a third level deck. The conditional use permit is requested for the third level deck and because the dwelling at 419 - 6th Street will have a maximum building height of 35 feet. Staff stated that the proposed project meets parking, open space and setback requirements. No correspondence has been received regarding this request. Staff is recommending approval of the request with the findings and conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Louie Hernandez, 19312 Harding Lane, applicant, stated that he concurred with staff s recommendation. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-13 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 97-13• 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-13 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the two (2) new three (3) story single family residences, one (1) with a 35 foot maximum building height, will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood since the residential development is designed to integrate with the existing neighborhood and the site is physically suitable for this type of development. 2. The Conditional Use Permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the existing homes in the neighborhood are also multi -story. Furthermore, adequate parking and landscaping will be provided on each site. 3. The proposed single family residences will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in the and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. The structures meet the minimum setbacks, provide sufficient on site parking and meet all other aspects of the Code. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Medium High Density Residential - Small Lot (RMH-A) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. Achieve development that maintains or improves the City's viability and reflects economic demands while maintaining the quality of life for current and future residents of Huntington Beach (LU 1). b. Accommodate the development of single and multi -family residential units in an area designated by the Land Use Map as stipulated the Land Use and density Schedule (LU 9.11). ZA Minutes - 4/23/97 2 (97ZM0423) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 97 13: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 11, 1997, shall be the conceptually, approved layout. a. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to back flow devices and Edison transformers on the site plan. Utility meters shall be screened from view from public rights -of -way. Electric transformers in a required front or street side yard shall be enclosed in subsurface vaults. Backflow prevention devices shall be prohibited in the front yard setback and shall be screened from view. (Code Requirement) 2. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover page of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing). b. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD). c. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of clothes dryers; natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water heaters and central heating units. 3. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed: a. A grading plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval (This plan, in addition to grading, shall include all of the required off -site improvements. (PW) b. Blockwall/fencing plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Community Development. Double walls shall be -prohibited. Prior to the construction of any new walls, a plan must be submitted identifying the removal of any existing walls next to the new walls, and shall include approval by property owners of adjacent properties. The plans shall include section drawings, a site plan and elevations. The plans shall identify materials, seep holes and drainage. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Community Development. The Landscape Construction Set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which identifies the location, type, size and quantity of all existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be removed and proposed plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site plan and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. (PW) (Code Requirement) ZA Minutes - 4/23/97 3 (97ZM0423) 1 0 The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. The existing palms shall remain in place or shall be transplanted in the new front yard to meet the Code requirements. If the palms are removed, they shall be replaced at a two to one ratio (2:1) with minimum 36 inch box trees, or the palm equivalent, and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. b. Dedicate the following to the City of Huntington Beach (PW) (Code Requirement): 1) 2.50 feet off of the rear of the subject property adjacent to the alley. 5. 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. 6. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, 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 Department of Community Development. b. Install new water service to each lot. (The water services shall be taken from 6th street. The existing service in the alley shall be abandoned). (PW) c. Install sewer laterals. (PW) d. Install CATV facilities. (PW) e. Remove and replace one half alley.V f. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including: 1) Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of the number will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. (FD) ZA Minutes - 4/23/97 4 (97ZM0423) 2) If the building is over 5,000 square feet, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations. (FD) g. Compliance owith all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Developemtn Director. h. 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. i. The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and City Specification Nos. 422 and 431 for the abandonment of oil wells and site restoration. (FD) The project will comply will all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 17.04.085 and City Specification No. 429 for new construction within the methane gas overlay districts. (FD) 7. The Community Development Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Community Development Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the site plan, elevations and floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Community Development Director has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Zoning Administrator's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may be required pursuant to the HBZSO. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS• 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-13 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-13 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Community Development a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 97-13, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW ) 5. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid, for one lot only, at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW) ZA Minutes - 4/23/97 5 (97ZM0423) E -1 6. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 8. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 9. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday.7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 10. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38.00 for the posting of the Notice of Exemption at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the County of Orange and submitted to the Department of Community Development within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:36 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997 AT 1:30 PM. _�� jj"�a Herb Fauland Zoning Administrator :kjl ZA Minutes - 4/23/97 (97ZM0423)