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MINUTES
HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28,1997
Council Chambers'- Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California
STUDY SESSION - 5:30 PM
SEX ORIENTED BUSINESS ORDINANCE UPDATE (5:30-6:00 PAD - Herb Fauland
HOLLY-SEACLIFF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE (6:00-6:20 PM) - Mary Beth
Broeren
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PRIORITY LIST (6:20-6:30 PM) - Mary Beth Broeren
FIRE SPRINKLER INQUIRY (6:30-6:40 PM) - Duane Olson
AGENDA REVIEW (6:40-7:00 PM) - Mary Beth Broeren
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
P P P P P P P
ROLL CALL: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker
AGENDA APPROVAL
Anyone wishing to speak must fill out and submit a form to spear No action can be taken by the Planning Commission on
this date, unless the item is agendized. Any one wishing to speak on items not on tonight's agenda or on non-public hearing
items may do so during ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Speakers on items scheduled for PUBLIC HEARING will be invited
to speak during the public hearing. (4 MINUTESPER PERSON, NO DONATING OF TIME TO OTHERS)
A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
B. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
B-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-58 (HUNTINGTON BEACH COMMUNITY
CHURCH):
APPLICANT: Design Arc, c/o Steve Camp
LOCATION: 8101 Slater Avenue (east of Beach Boulevard, west of Newland Street)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Kim Klopfenstein
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58 represents a request by Huntington Beach Community Church
to establish a church at an existing 10,720 square foot a vacant two story commercial office
building (formerly, the Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley Board of Realtors office). The
applicant also proposes to utilize the facility for religious education, community outreach events,
classes, and seminars. The applicant has proposed a master plan to the remodel the interior of
the existing facility which will occur in two phases. Phase I is projected to support the needs of
the church over the next three years and the remodel would include an assembly area, a
fellowship hall, kitchen, nursery and library on the lower floor, and classrooms, a conference
room and offices on the upper level. Phase II will be implemented in approximately four or five
years from now and would involve expansion of the assembly area (sanctuary) on the lower floor
to accommodate an increase in the congregation, however, no change is proposed for the upper
floor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58 to establish a church with
conditions to limit the hours of operation to 8:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the following reasons:
♦ The religious services and community outreach programs will not be detrimental to the other
businesses within the area.
♦ The separate vehicular entryways to the church facility and the adjacent site which will be a
shared parking lot, will minimize circulation impacts on the property.
♦ Adequate parking will be provided for Phase I and Phase II of the master plan for the project.
♦ The church use is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land Use
Element and CG (Commercial General) zoning designation in the HBZSO.
The Commission asked staff if any provisions had been made for a nursery or an outdoor play area
and why the hours of operation are so restricted. Staff stated that an outside play area is not part of
the request, and a nursery is proposed within the building. Staff also stated that the hours of
operation are those proposed by the applicant, however, they could be extended.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mike Boswith, 16102 Nelson Street, representing applicant, stated he was in concurrence with
staffs report and recommendation. He also confirmed that there are no future plans for an outside
play area.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY INGLEE, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-58 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-58:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a
10,720 square foot Church Facility within an existing two story commercial office building
and joint use parking with the property at 8071 Slater Avenue 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. The church facility will generally
operate during evening hours as well as weekends, and the religious services will occur as a
primary use on Sunday mornings, which will minimize conflicts with surrounding
businesses.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58 for the church use and joint use parking will be
compatible with surrounding commercial and residential uses with the offset in operating
hours between the adjacent office use and the proposed church. All uses will be provided
with ample parking.
3. The proposed religious assembly use will comply with the provisions of the base district
which is and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance (ZSO) and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the
district in which it would be located. The proposed use will provide adequate circulation and
parking areas. No exterior building modifications are proposed.
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4. The granting of the conditional use permit for a religious assembly use and joint use parking
will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project is consistent with the Land Use
Element designation of General Commercial on the subject property.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-58:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 3, 1997 and the joint
parking plan dated September 19, 1997 shall be the conceptually approved layout.
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. Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans, as follows (FD):
1) 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 provide
the following:
a) water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection;
b) 24 hour supervision;
2) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington
Beach Fire Code Standards.
3) Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415.
4) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The
size of the numbers will be the following: The number for the building will be a
minimum of six (6) inches with 4 brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches.
5) 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.
6) The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and
City Specification No. 422 and No. 431 for the abandonment of oil wells and site
restoration.
7) The project will comply with all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code
Title 17.04.085 and City Specification No. 429 for new constructions within the
methane gas overlay districts.
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c. The site plan shall indicate the following:
1) All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City
Arboricultural and Landscape Standards and specifications.
2) Parking lot striping shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and Title 24, California Administrative Code.
3) If outdoor lighting is included, high-pressure sodium vapor lamps or similar energy
savings lamps shall be used. All outside lighting shall be directed to prevent
"spillage" onto adjacent properties.
4) Provide ramp or lift at alter per title 24 (disabled access regulations) (Building).
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the owner shall enter into an irrevocable
reciprocal use parking agreement between the office building located at 8101 Slater
Avenue and the office building 8071 Slater Avenue. A copy of the legal instrument shall
be approved by the Community Development Department and the City Attorney as to
form and content, and when approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder. A copy of the final recorded document shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development.
b. All building spoils, such a unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable
material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them.
c. A letter from a certified noise consultant shall be provided to the Department of
Community Development which states that the adequate sound attenuation devices are
installed within the building, if necessary, to comply with the City's noise standards as
stated in Chapter 8.40 of the Municipal Code.
4. The use shall comply with the following hours of operation:
Saturday and Sunday Services
Monday - Friday Services
Monday - Friday Staff Hours
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5. 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 Planning
Commission's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial
nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may
be required pursuant to the HBZSO.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW)
2. A Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued by the Department of Community Development.
3. 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.
4. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction
shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
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 Planning Commission's action.
6. The Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58,
pursuant to a public hearing, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs.
7. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-58 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.
B-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-68 (SEASIDE COMMUNITY CHURCHI:
APPLICANT: Larry Knutsen
LOCATION: 9300 Indianapolis Avenue (south side, east of Magnolia Street)
PROJECT
PLANNER: Peter Vanek
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Conditional Use Permit 97-68 is a request to utilize "a portion of an existing operational public
school site for Seaside Community Church services on Sunday mornings. Sowers Middle
School currently serves students in grades 6 through 8, Monday through Friday. Sufficient
parking is provided to accommodate the 2,133 square foot congregation area as proposed by the
applicant.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to establish a church with conditions to limit the hours
of operation to 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sundays for the following reasons:
• The proposed church with conditions imposed will be compatible with existing residential
development because the church activity will be located in a building at the center of the site
and the existing playgrounds and fencing reduce any noise impact on the residential
neighborhood.
• The existing school facility will not be altered in any way to accommodate the proposed
church.
• Sufficient parking is provided.
• The proposed church will still allow community use of the playground areas and play
equipment.
• The proposed church is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan Land
Use Element.
The Commission asked staff how many parishioners the church has and why have they been
operating since February of 1996 without city permits. Staff stated that the maximum occupancy
for the use will be 200 people at any time and are unaware of the current size of the parish. Staff
also stated that a city application had not been filed due to confusion on the applicant and school
district's part on who had jurisdiction.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Larry Knutsen, 19511 Hartsdale, representing applicant, stated that they had filed applications
with the school district to allow the use, and were under the impression that the school district
would go to the city for approval. Mr. Knutsen also stated that the size of the parish is
approximately 200 persons.
The Commission asked Mr. Knutsen if he anticipated a growth in the amount of persons in the
parish and will this impact the neighborhood traffic and parking. Mr. Knutsen stated that only
200 persons will be permitted at any one time, and they will have two services. He stated that if
they wished to allow more members they would have to hold a third service.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY TILLOTSON, SECONDED BY SPEAKER, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-68 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-68:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-68 for the establishment, maintenance and operation a 2,133
square foot church with a maximum congregation of 200 persons within an existing
operational public school 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. The use of the school building will not involve any expansion beyond that
which currently exists. The proposed use will allow continued use of playground areas for
public use. Sufficient parking will be provided for the church.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding single family residential
uses. The increase in traffic volumes will occur for a short period of time on Sundays only
and will not exceed the anticipated range of traffic volumes on the surrounding streets. There
will be no noise impacts as the church will congregate entirely indoors at the center of the
school site.
3. The proposed church 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. The proposed church complies with Chapter 214, Public -Semipublic District
provisions and provides sufficient parking stalls in compliance with Chapter 231, Off -Street
Parking and Loading Provisions.
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 Public (Residential Low Density) on the
subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the
General Plan:
a. Achieve the development of a mix of governmental service, institutional, educational, and
religious uses that support the needs of Huntington Beach residents. (Goal LU 13)
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b. Allow for the continuation of existing'public and private institutional, cultural,
educational, and health uses at their present locations and development of new uses in
areas designated on the Land Use Plan Map. (Policy LU 13.1.1)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-68:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated September 3, 1997 shall be the
conceptually approved layout.
2. Hours of operation shall be limited to Sundays only between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
3. The playground field space and play equipment shall continue to be available for
neighborhood and youth sport groups' use and practice.
4. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall furnish evidence that the
following fire safety equipment is provided at the project site:
a. Fire extinguishers installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire
Code Standards.
b. Exit signs and exit path markings in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code
and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code.
5. 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 operating characteristics occur as a result of an increase in the congregation or
additional requirements for space. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an
amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may be
required pursuant to the HBZSO.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Conditional Use Permit 97-68 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has
elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit 97-68 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 Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit 97-68,
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.
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4. All signs shall conform to the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, a building permit
shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development.
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 Planning Commission's action.
B-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-59 BEACH TERRACE RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT):
APPLICANT: The Olson Company
LOCATION: West of Main Street, north and south of Promenade Parkway
PROJECT
PLANNER: Mary Beth Broeren
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-59 represents a request by the Olson Company to construct 80
condominium units on two parcels. The parcels are separated by Promenade Parkway. Project
density will be approximately eight and 11 units per gross acre on the two parcels. Each parcel
will be gated with access off of Promenade Parkway. The proposed product is an attached
condominium; floor plans range in size from 1,198 to 1,457 square feet. The project meets all
development standards of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan. The project will comply with the
Windrow replacement requirements and will contribute to the affordable housing requirements
for the Holly Seacliff area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the project for the following reasons:
• The project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, incorporating
creative design that results in an attractive residential project.
• The project's design is compatible with surrounding land uses and the site is physically
suitable for the proposed density of 15 units per gross acre.
• The project meets the residential standards of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan, including
compliance with the Windrow Replacement Plan.
• The project will comply with the mitigation measures of Environmental Impact Report No.
89-1.
• The project will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare and safety, nor detrimental
to the value of property in the neighborhood or the City in general. The project will be
provided with necessary infrastructure. In addition, adequate parking will be provided for
project residents.
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• The project will provide 80 units of affordable housing which is consistent with the
requirements of the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan and"the City's goals of providing a range of
housing types.
Commissioner Chapman stated that he would be abstaining from taking action on this request in
accordance with the Planning Commission By-laws.
The Commission discussed the Transportation Corridor with staff and stated concern that in the
future the proposed project may be subject to a railway system in the back yards. Public Works
staff explained that the Corridor is a far sighted plan that reserves space, but is not on any County
plans at this time. Staff also stated that each homeowner would be disclosed to the fact that the
area is designated for a Transportation Corridor.
The Commission discussed the open space areas for the proposed project and the fact that they
seemed limited to allow children to play. Staff explained that there are small private areas and
small passive recreation areas. Staff also stated that the Transportation Corridor would be
landscaped and maintained as an open space area.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Jim Xanthakis, 2221 Main Street, President FANS, spoke in support of the request stating that it
is in compliance with the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan, has ample open space and provides
affordable housing for the City.
Tamlyn Hagemeister, 415 Townsquare Lane, FANS, spoke in support of the request stating that
the request is geared toward first time home buyers.
Michael Hennessey, 3010 Old Ranch Pkwy, #400, Seal Beach, representing applicant, spoke in
support of the request stating the proposed project will contribute to the affordable housing
requirements of the City. Mr. Hennessey stated that the architecture is well done and will be an
asset to the Community. Mr. Hennessey requested that Condition No. 2.g. be revised to require
the elimination of electrical hook-up requirements for appliances.
Bill Holman, PLC 23 Corporate Plaza Drive, representing land owner, spoke in support of the
request stating that the proposed project will help fill the requirements for affordable housing in
the Specific Plan area.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY SPEAKER, SECONDED BY INGLEE, TO APPROVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-59 WITH FINDINGS AND MODIFIED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Chapman,
MOTION PASSED
A straw vote motion was made by Livengood, seconded by Biddle to amend the main
motion to eliminate two (2) parking spaces to increase the common area open space. The
motion failed on a 3-3 vote: Inglee, Tillotson, Speaker -No.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-59:
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-59 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the 80
unit condominium project 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. The proposed grading, site layout and design of the project properly adapts
the proposed structures to street, driveways, and other adjacent structures and uses in a
harmonious manner. Due to site characteristics, such as landscape areas and unit orientation,
there is adequate setback from sidewalks and streets.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses all of which are
residential. The project will be directly adjacent to two residential properties. Building
placement and elevations are sensitive to these projects. Compliance with the mitigation
measures of Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1 and code provisions ensure that the
project will be compatible with other area developments.
3. The proposed 80 unit condominium project will comply with the provisions of the base
district and other applicable provisions in the Holly Seacliff Specific Plan and any specific
condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. The
proposed residential units meet all code provisions, including setbacks, density, open space
and parking. The project will also contribute to the affordable housing requirements of the
Holly Seacliff Specific Plan.
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 Residential Medium High Density on
the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the
General Plan:
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LU9.1.3: Require that multi -family residential projects be designed to convey a high level
of quality and distinctive neighborhood character as discussed below:
a. Design building elevations treatment to convey the visual character of individual
units rather than a singular building mass and volumes.
c. Include separate and well-defined entries to convey the visual character of
individual identity for each residential unit, which may be accessed from exterior
facades, interior courtyards, and /or common areas.
e. Include an adequate landscape setback along the street frontage that is integrated
with abutting sidewalks and provides continuity throughout the neighborhood.
5. The project is in compliance with the mitigation measures for Environmental Impact Report
No. 89-1, including the Windrow Tree Replacement Mitigation Implementation Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-59:
1. The site plan dated September 29, 1997 and floor plans and elevations dated September 5,
1997 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. Parking lot striping detail shall comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and
Title 24, California Administrative Code. (Code Requirement)
b. 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)
c. All exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides. Rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be setback 15 feet from the exterior edges of the building.
Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning,
refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork and transformers. Said screening shall
be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of materials and colors. If
screening is not designed specifically into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment
plan showing screening must be submitted for review and approval with the application
for building permit(s). (Code Requirement)
d. Depict all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailbox
facilities and similar items on the site plan and elevations. If located on a building, they
shall be architecturally designed into the building to appear as part of the building. They
shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with
sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks.
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e. If outdoor lighting is included, energy saving lamps shall be used. All outside lighting
shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties and shall be shown on the
site plan and elevations.
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. Names of streets shall be submitted to and approved by the Huntington Beach Fire
Department in accordance with City Specification No. 429. (FD)
c. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and the processing fee to the Planning Division
for addressing purposes after street name approval by the Fire Department.
d. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD).
Residential type structures on the subject property shall be constructed in compliance
with the State acoustical standards set forth for units that lie within the 60 CNEL contours
of the property. Evidence of compliance shall consist of submittal of an acoustical
analysis report and plans, prepared under the supervision of a person experienced in the
field of acoustical engineering, with the application for building permit(s). (Code
Requirement)
f. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer and submitted
with the building permit application. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and
laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations regarding: grading,
foundations, retaining walls, streets, utilities, and chemical and fill properties of
underground items including buried pipe and concrete and the protection thereof. (Code
Requirement)
g. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and/or 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.
h. A Parking Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Community Development Department which identifies open parking spaces designated
for each unit and open parking spaces designated for guests, such plan shall be
incorporated into the CC&Rs..
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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.
b. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be
prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. (PVV)
c. 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 if existing walls are to be removed or modified. 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. Submit copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and elevations pursuant to Condition No.
1 for review and approval and inclusion in the entitlement file to the Department of
Community Development.
b. The Final Map No. 15520 shall be accepted by the City Council, recorded with the
Orange County Recorder and a copy filed with the Department of Community
Development prior to permit issuance for units on the southerly parcel. (Code
Requirement)
A Lot Line Adjustment for the landscape easement on the northerly parcel shall be
submitted by the developer and shall be approved by the City of Huntington Beach and
recorded with the County of Orange prior to permit issuance for units on the northerly
parcel.
d. 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)
e. A grading permit shall be issued by the Department of Public Works.
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f. Submit gated entryway (access control devices) plans to the Department of Community
Development. The gated entryway shall comply with Fire Department Standard No. 403.
Prior to the installation of any gates, such plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development, Fire and Public Works Departments. I .
g. A Temporary Use Permit for the model home sales complex shall be submitted by the
developer and shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator. (Code Requirement)
h. The developer shall submit an affordable housing covenant for the entire project
designating the project as affordable for 30 years per the Affordable Housing Plan for
Holly Seacliff. The covenants shall be approved by the City Council and recorded with
the County of Orange prior to final building inspection and approval of the first
residential unit. All sales prices and buyers shall be pre -approved by the Community
Development Department.
i. CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development and approved
by the City Attorney. The CC&Rs shall reflect the common property, maintenance of all
walls and common landscape area, including the Transportation Corridor and the
Windrow Replacement Area, by the Homeowners Association and shall reflect the
Parking Management Plan. The CC&Rs must be in recordable form.
5. Prior to combustible construction, four (4) fire hydrants shall be installed. Shop drawings
shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire Department
prior to installation. (FD)
6. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep damp
enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site:
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day;
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05%) by weight for construction equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first
stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
7. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval of the first residential unit, the
following shall be completed:
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a. The developer shall submit a composite`utility plan; showing water system improvements
and all other underground utilities (existing and proposed) to each structure. The plan
shall include driveway locations and identify irrigation areas, including stationed service
connections for water and sewer to each building, public and private fire hydrants, valves,
and other appurtenances in accordance with applicable Uniform Plumbing Code, City
Ordinances, Public Works standards and Water Division Design Criteria. This plan shall
be approved by the Public Works Water Division prior to any construction. (PW )
b. Backflow protection is required and shall be installed per the Huntington Beach Water
Division Standard Plans for irrigation and fire suppression water services. All backflow
devices shall be painted to match surrounding aesthetics, and be screened from view to
the satisfaction of the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department, Landscape Architect
and Water Division. The markings indicating the size, model number and serial number
shall be affixed to the body of the backflow device and must remain visible after painting.
(PV)
c. The separation of water, sewer, reclaimed and dry utilities must meet the requirements of
the State Health Department as interpreted by the City of Huntington Beach. (PW )
d. If the development is gated, the Water Operations Department shall be issued keys to all
Knox Boxes to insure continuous access to facilities. (PW )
e. Water system service taps shall be per the City of Huntington Beach Water Division
Standards (minimum four foot separation same side, two foot opposite sides). (PW )
f. Public water lines shall be located within paved travel lanes only. Turfblock or other
landscape support surfaces are not acceptable. (PW )
g. The developer shall submit an updated water system model and calculations to verify
service pressures, system velocities, fire flows, etc., and to ensure proper water main size
no later than the first plan check submittal. (PW )
h. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
1) Any existing overhead utilities shall be undergrounded. (PW )
2) The developer shall design and submit plans for approval to construct Main St.
improvements (both sides of street) from south of Huntington Street to Clay Avenue,
as specified in Development Agreement No. 90-1. (PW)
3) Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415.
(FD)
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4) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428.
Individual units will be sized a minimum of four (4) inches with a brush stroke of
one-half (1/2) inch. (FD)
5) Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire
Code and City Specification #401.- Include the circulation plan and dimensions of
all access roads. (FD)
6) Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout to comply with
Huntington Beach Fire Department and Uniform Building Code Standards. Shop
drawings shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department prior to
installation. (FD)
7) Improvements, including landscaping and trail, shall be installed in the
Transportation Corridor between Promenade Parkway and Main Street and in the
Windrow Area. (PW)
i. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Community Development Department.
j. 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.
k. 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)
1. 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)
8. The project shall comply with the following:
a. Service roads and fire access lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted
and marked. (FD)
b. Service roads and fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations occur and
the services of the Fire Department are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses
incurred. (FD)
c. Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract No. 14661 and Tentative Tract No. 14662,
with the exception of Condition Nos. 3.b.1-8., 3.c., 3f, 3h, and 5 of Tentative Tract No.
14661 and Condition Nos. La., 3.e. and 5 of Tentative Tract No. 14662.
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d. Windrow Tree Replacement Mitigation Implementation Plan dated April 28, 1994.
e. The Conceptual Landscape Plan, dated October 16, 1997, which depicts fencing and
includes maintaining wrought iron fence where designated for sight visibility into project
area landscaping.
9. 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 Planning
Commission's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial
nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may
be required pursuant to the HBZSO.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-59 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period
has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-59 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 Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 97-59,
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.
5. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid, or accrued credits assigned, at the time of final inspection
or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW)
6. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW)
7. Park and Recreation fees shall be paid, or accrued credits assigned, prior to issuance of
building permits.
8. State -mandated school impact fees, or such fees as have been agreed to by the applicant and
the school districts, shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
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10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction
shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
11. 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 Planning Commission's action.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C-1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1997
A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECONDED BY KERINS, TO APPROVED
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1997, AS MODIFIED,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Speaker
MOTION PASSED
D. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS/INOUIRIES
Commissioner Speaker - asked staff what the processing time was for a typical
conditional use permit application. Staff stated that it was 2-3 months for Zoning
Administrator review and 3-4 months for Planning Commission review.
Commissioner Biddle - asked staff if construction times and days can be limited by code.
Staff stated that projects are conditioned to certain hours and that the Municipal Code
prohibits construction on Sundays and Federal Holidays.
Commissioner Livengood - asked staff to investigate and report back to the Commission
on the City's plan for removing trees that are damaging sidewalks and the repair of those
sidewalks. He also asked staff to investigate why citizens can not remove those trees at
their own expense if the choose to do so.
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Commissioner Livengood asked legal counsel, Paul D'Alessandro, to investigate if a City
Councilmember is running for office can their appointed Planning Commissioner work
on that campaign. Mr. D'Alessandro stated that he would report back.
Commissioner Chapman - stated that sales representatives at the Hampton's residential
development on the north side of Garfield, west of Goldenwest Street are still informing
potential buyers that their oversized lots would not permit equestrian uses. He asked staff
to investigate and respond to the Commission. Staff stated that they would report back.
F-1 CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Howard Zelefskv, Planning Director - restated actions taken at the previous City
Council meeting and discussed upcoming items.
F-2 PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Mary Beth Broeren, Senior Planner - reviewed items tentatively scheduled for the
November 12, 1997, Planning Commission meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT -Adjourn to the Wednesday, November 12,1997, Planning
Commission meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY KERINS, SECONDED BY BIDDLE, TO ADJOURN TO A
4:30 PM STUDY SESSION ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1997, AND THEN TO
REGULARLY SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:00 PM, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Inglee, Chapman, Livengood, Kerins, Biddle, Tillotson, Speaker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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APPROVED BY:
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