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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-081 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8,1997 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Herb Fauland STAFF MEMBER: Wayne Carvalho, Mary Beth Broeren, Kim Langel (recording secretary) MINUTES: June 25, and July 16, 1997 minutes were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATION: None ITEM 1: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.97-3/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-27 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON) APPLICANT: Forkert Engineering & Surveying Inc., 22311 Brookhurst Street, Suite I, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 PROPERTY OWNER: Southern California Edison Company, 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, PO Box 800, Rosemead, CA 91770 REQUEST: Adjustment of property lines of four (4) adjacent parcels so that the parcel lines are located around the existing improvements. LOCATION: 21730 Newland Street (between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange County Flood Control Channel) PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, displayed site plan and photographs stating the request is for the adjustment of property lines of four (4) adjacent parcels so that the parcel lines are located around the existing improvements at 21730 Newland Street. Staff stated that all parcels will meet the minimum lot frontage requirements and will not create any additional parcels or building sites. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request with the findings and conditions as outlined in the staff report. Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, asked staff why one of the four parcels was not included in the legal description of the property or on the Lot Line Adjustment. Staff stated that it was but is not clearly depicted on the map. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mike Forest, 22311 Brookhurst Street, #1, representing property owner, stated that they concurred with staff s report and recommendation. He stated he was available to answer any technical questions. Gary Gorman, 21900 Pacific Coast Highway, representing applicant, stated the city will only gain by adjoining these property lines. Donald Baker, 683 W Fifth Street, Los Angeles, representing property owner, stated that they concurred with staff s report and recommendation. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, directed staff to add a condition that requires the applicant to submit maps that clearly depict the existing parcel lines for all four parcels. Mr. Fauland asked the applicant if they concurred with the amended and suggested conditions of approval. The applicant responded that they are in concurrence. LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.97-3 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 97-27 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 TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO.97-3: 1. The granting of Lot Line Adjustment No. 97-3 for the adjustments of property lines of four (4) adjacent industrial parcels owned by Southern California Edison Co. will not create any additional parcels or building sites. 2. The resulting parcels from the lot line adjustment will conform to Titles 20-24 of the "' Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as all four reconfigured lots will meet the minimum size and frontage requirements. 3. The lot line adjustment will not sever any existing structure on any of the four parcels. All existing structures will maintain all setbacks required for the industrial district. 4. The lot line adjustment will not allow a greater number of dwelling units than allowed prior to the adjustment. The project site is zoned for industrial uses and does not contain any residential units on the four parcels. 5. A plat map showing the lot line adjustment has been prepared and approved and will be filed in accord with the provisions of Section 253.24. ZA Minutes—10/8/97 2 (97ZM1008) ��x FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 97- 27: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 97-27 for the lot line adjustments between four parcels as proposed conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. 2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The proposed lot line adjustments will not result in any substandard lot. Furthermore, no structures will become nonconforming following the lot line adjustment. 3. At the time of occupancy the proposed development can be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program. No physical development is proposed as part of this application. All necessary infrastructure currently exist to the site. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The lot line adjustment will not effect access or views to the beach. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 97-3/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 97-27: 1. The lot line adjustment dated "Received October 7, 1997" by the Community Development Department, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following revisions: a. The maps shall depict existing parcel lines for all four parcels. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Lot Line Adjustment No. 97-3 and Coastal Development Permit No. 97- 27 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Lot Line Adjustment No. 97-3 and Coastal Development Permit No. 97- 27 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 Lot Line Adjustment No. 97-3 and Coastal Development Permit No. 97- 27, 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. 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. 5. 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. ZA Minutes — 10/8/97 3 (97ZM1008) ITEM 2: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.97-19 (ST. AUGUSTINE PROJECT) APPLICANT: Christopher Homes, Jeff Rulon, 23 Corporate Park, Suite 250, Newport Beach, CA 92660 PROPERTY OWNER: PLC Land Company, 23 Corporate Park, Suite 250, Newport Beach, CA 92660 REQUEST: To permit a model home sales complex for previously approved Tentative Tract No. 15355. LOCATION: Callaway Drive (southeast corner of Seapoint Street and Garfield Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Mary Beth Broeren Mary Beth Broeren, Staff Planner, displayed site plan stating the request was to permit a model home sales complex for previously approved Tentative Tract No. 15355 on Callaway Drive. Access to the site will be off Summit Drive with on -street parking provided until the parking lot improvements are made. The request meets all code requirements. Staff has not received any correspondence from the public regarding the proposed request. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request with the findings and conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report. Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, questioned staff about what he thought was fencing shown on the site plan. Staff stated that it was fencing that would prevent non -construction traffic from entering the construction site. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jeff Rulon, PLC, 23 Corporate Plaza, #250, representing applicant, stated he concurred with staff s report and recommendation. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Herb Fauland directed staff to add a condition that would clarify the fencing on the plan as fencing. Mr. Fauland asked the applicant if they concurred with the amended and suggested conditions of approval. The applicant responded that they are in concurrence. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.97-19 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. ZA Minutes — 10/8/97 4 (97ZM1008) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.97-19: 1. Temporary Use Permit No. 97-19 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the model homes complex 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. Adequate parking and directional signage will be provided for the use. 2. The temporary use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the area is approved for detached single family residential units. 3. The proposed use will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. 4. The granting of the temporary use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Residential Medium Density on the subject property. In addition, it furthers the General Plan to provide a mix of housing types within the City. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO.97-19: 1. The site plan received and dated October 1, 1997, shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Construction fencing and access gates shown across Callaway Drive shall be relocated east of the parking lot or removed upon completion of the model homes. 3. 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). 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. A $5,000 cash bond shall be posted with the City to guarantee compliance with the conditions of approval. b. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works. The Landscape Construction Set shall include a landscape plan prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect that matches the civil plans and which includes all proposed/existing plant materials (location, type, size, quantity), an irrigation plan, a grading plan, water calculations, an approved site plan, and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, ZA Minutes — 10/8/97 5 (97ZM1008) c. The sales trailer shall be State Certified and be provided with handicapped access. Evidence of such shall be provided to the Community Development Department. d. Provide construction drawings for accessible entrance. 5. Provide an all weather surface roadway to the sales trailer. 6. Provide a fire hydrant within 150 feet of the sales trailer. 7. 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. 8. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval of the first residential unit, the following shall be completed: a. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. b. 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. 9.. The sales office shall be discontinued within 30 days following the close of escrow of,, the last unit. 10. The sales office shall not be converted or expanded into a general business office for the contractor or developer. 11. The temporary sales trailer shall be removed upon completion of the model sales office. 12. Temporary signs and flags shall be permitted as part of the temporary use permit approval. The signs and flags shall be immediately removed upon the close of escrow of the last unit. The signs and flags shall comply with maximum height and size provisions of the zoning code. 13. All conditions of approval on Tentative Tract Map No. 15355, Conditional Use Permit No. 96-76 and Coastal Development Permit No. 96-17 shall remain in effect. ZA Minutes—10/8/97 6 (97ZM1008) 1 14. 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. Temporary Use Permit No. 97-19 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Temporary Use Permit No. 97-19 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 Temporary Use Permit No. 97-19, 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. 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. 5. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 6. 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 1:52 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997 AT 1:30 PM. Herb Fauland Zoning Administrator :kjl ZA Minutes—10/8/97 7 (97ZM1008)