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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-05Ll MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1997 -1.30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Herb Fauland STAFF MEMBER: Kim Klopfenstein, Wayne Carvalho, Peter Vanek, Kim Langel (recording secretary) MINUTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: None ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-69/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-25 (LINEAU RESIDENCE) (CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 29, 1997 MEETING) APPLICANT Richard Anderson, 128 S. Glassell Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 , PROPERTY OWNER: Robert Lienau, 16642 Coral Cay Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To permit demolition of a two (2) story residence and construction of a new 6,774 square foot, 30 feet high, three (3) story home with a third level deck and a 1,228 square foot garage. LOCATION: 16642 Coral Cay (Huntington Harbour). PROJECT PLANNER: Kim Klopfenstein COASTAL STATUS: APPEALABLE Kim Klopfenstein, Staff Planner, displayed site plan and photographs stating the request is to permit demolition of a two (2) story residence and construction of a new 6,774 square foot, 30 feet high, three (3) story home with a third level deck and a 1,228 square foot garage at 16642 Coral Cay. Staff stated they there was concern regarding the third level deck which should either be removed or setback five (5) feet from the facade on which it is located. No comments, written or verbal, have been received from the public. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request as it meets minimum setback and parking requirements, does not exceed minimum site coverage, complies with the infill requirements, the third story deck will be removed or setback and is compatible with the surrounding residences. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Richard Anderson, 128 S. Glassell Avenue, stated that he concurred with staff s report and recommendation with the exception of the third level deck being removed or setback five (5) feet from the facade. - Glen Mitchell, 16692 Coral Cay Lane, area resident, asked staff if there would be a deck above the third level. Staff explained that the deck would be on the third level. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, agreed with staff s recommendation regarding the third story deck. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-69 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-25 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 — ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.98-2: 1. Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 98-2 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a new three story single family residence 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 residential development is designed to integrate with the existing neighborhood and the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 2. The entitlement plan amendment will be compatible with the surrounding uses. The proposed residence is designed to be compatible in height and design with the other residences in the vicinity. The proposed residence will be required to comply with the City's Infill Ordinance. 3. The proposed single family residence 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 site plan depicts building height, floor area ratio, landscaping, and parking in compliance with the requirements applicable to the Low Density Residential (RL) zoning district. 4. The granting of the entitlement plan amendment will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Low Density Residential (RL) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. Require that single family residential units be designed to convey a high level of quality and character (LU 9.1.2). b. Require that all new residential development within existing residential neighborhoods be compatible with existing structures (LU 9.1.2.1). CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ENTITLEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT NO.98-2: 1. The site plan, floor plans received and dated February 20, 1998, and the elevations received and dated April 6, 1998, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The driveway slope shall not exceed a maximum grade of 15%. ZA Minutes—11/5/97 (97zm 1105) b. The bay windows located on the west elevation shall project no more than 30" into the required setback area. The bay windows shall not function as floor area. c. Maximum site coverage shall not exceed 50%. d. The third level deck shall either be removed or setback 5'-0" from the facade on which it is located. e. The windows on the third level shall only open onto public rights -of -way. f. Adequate light and ventilation shall be provided to the third floor per 1994 Uniform Building Code Section 1203. g. 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) h. 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) i. 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. 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) ZA Minutes — 11/5/97 3 (97=1105) 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. 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. A grading permit shall be issued by the Department of Public Works (PW). c. 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. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. The landscape irrigation system shall be designed and constructed to include a separate water line for the use of reclaimed water subject to Water Department approval. (PW) (Code Requirement) d. One (1) 36" box tree or the palm equivalent is required by Code to be within the front yard. Show palm or tree location on the plan and specify the type. All trees within six (6') feet of paving shall have a 24" deep .030 PVC root barrier installed per manufacturing recommendations and a 12" gravel augured hole 10' below the planting pit. (PW) e. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of the numbers (individual units) will be sized a minimum of four (4) inches with a brush stroke of one-half (1/2) inch. (FD) f. Automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire Department regulations and Uniform Building Code Standards. Shop drawings shall be submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to installation. (FD) g. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and submit a copy to the Department of Community Development 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: ZA Minutes—11/5/97 4 (97zm1105) �I 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 Inspection or Certificate of Occupancy all improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including: a. Install sewer lateral. (PW) b. Install water service per Public Works requirements. (PW) c. Install CATV services. (PW) d. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. e. Backflow protection shall be installed per the City of Huntington Beach Water Division Standards for domestic and irrigation water service. Backflow device shall be painted to match surrounding aesthetics, and be screened from view to the satisfaction of the City of Huntington Beach 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. f. The dwelling shall have fire sprinklers with a backflow device. g. 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. 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. Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 98-2 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. ZA Minutes—11/5/97 5 (97zm1105) 2. Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 98-2 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 Entitlement Plan Amendment No. 98-2, 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 (Traffic Impact Fee is $900.00) (PW). 5. An encroachment permit shall be required from the Department of Public Works for all work within the public right-of-way. (PW) 6. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 7. 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. 8. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 9. 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 Countv of Orange and submitted to the Department of Community Development within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ITEM 2• TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO 97-168 (MASCO THREE [31 LOT SUBDIVISION) APPLICANT: Masco Building Products Corp., c/o Rey Ordonez, 4525 Shasta Place, El Monte, CA 91731 PROPERTY OWNER: Masco Building Products Corporation, 21001 Van Born Road, Taylor, MI 48180 REQUEST: To subdivide a 17 acre parcel into three (3) lots for industrial purposes. LOCATION: 5551-5555 McFadden Avenue (northeast corner at Graham Street). PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, displayed site plan and photographs stating the request is to subdivide a 17 acre parcel into three (3) lots for industrial purposes at 5551-5555 McFadden Avenue. No comments, written or verbal, have been received from the public. Staff is recommending approval of the request with revisions. The revisions include deleting the need to submit a parking agreement and the proposed landscaping on Parcel 3 shall be installed prior to recordation of the map. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Rey Ordonez, 4525 Shasta Place, El Monte, representing applicant, stated that he concurred with staffs report and recommendation. ZA Minutes—11/5/97 6 (97zm1105) 0 THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-168 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 - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-168: 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-168 for a three lot industrial subdivision is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element designation of Industrial on the subject property, and other applicable provisions of this Code. The three lot subdivision will allow for future industrial development. With the conditions imposed, the parcels will comply with the provisions of the Huntington Beach ZSO. 2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The three (3) lots are generally flat and suitable for construction of industrial development. The size, depth and frontages of the lots are in compliance with City standards. 3. The design of the industrial subdivision will not cause serious health problems or substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The project site has previously been developed and used as a parking lot, and does not support any fish or wildlife. The subdivision will not have a significant impact on the surrounding area. 4. The design of the industrial subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision unless alternative easements, for access or for use, will be provided. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-168: 1. The tentative parcel map received and dated October 6, 1997 shall be the approved layout. 2. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the Parcel Map unless otherwise stated. a. The engineer or surveyor 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. (PW) b. The engineer or surveyor preparing the final map shall submit to the County Surveyor a digital -graphics file of said 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. (PW) c. All vehicular access rights to Graham Street and McFadden Avenue shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved by the City. (PW) ZA Minutes — 11/5/97 7 (97zm 1105) d. A reciprocal access agreement between the three parcels shall be submitted for review and approval. The agreement shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney's office and recorded with the Orange County Recorder. A copy of the recorded agreement shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for inclusion in the entitlement file. e. Landscaping shall be installed on Parcel 3 to comply with the minimum 6% landscaping requirement. A landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. Bonding for the landscape improvements may be permitted pursuant to City requirements. 3. Following the recordation of the Parcel Map, a mylar and print of the recorded Parcel Map shall be provided to the Public Works Department. (PW) 4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer will be responsible to submit a Traffic Impact Assessment per the guidelines provided by the Traffic Engineering section in Public Works. (PW) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.97-168: 1. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid prior to map recordation. (PW) 2. Tentative Parcel Map No. 97-168 shall become null and void unless exercised within two (2) years of the date of final approval. An extension of time may be granted by the Planning Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Division a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38 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. ITEM 3• SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO 97-7 (LOEHMANN'S FIVE POINTS SIGN) APPLICANT: Sandra Lamperts, 18593 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: Sher Five Points, 320-108t' Avenue, N.E., Suite 406, Bellevue, WA 98004 REQUEST: To permit an additional 22 square foot tenant panel to an existing 25 foot high 248 square foot multi -tenant pylon sign for a total of 270 square feet in lieu of 70 square feet. LOCATION: 18501-18691 Main Street (Loehmann's Five Points Plaza). PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, displayed site plan, elevations and photographs stating that the request is to permit an additional 22 square foot tenant panel to an existing 25 foot high 248 square foot multi -tenant pylon sign for a total of 270 square feet in lieu of 70 square feet at 18501-18691 Main Street. Staff stated that there is currently two (2) pylon signs on -site and both signs are currently non -conforming. Permits were issued in 1986 but no final inspections were done. The Design Review Board reviewed the request and recommended approval with modifications and conditions. No comments, written or verbal, have been received from the public. ZA Minutes—11/5/97 8 (97=1105) 0 I� n Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request as the additional panel will provide the needed exposure on Main Street due to the location of the business. The proposed signage will not adversely affect other signs in the area and the sign's height will not be increased as part of the proposal. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Sandra Lamparts, 18593 Main Street, applicant, stated that she 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. SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.97-7 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 - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.97-7: 1. Special Sign Permit No. 97-7 for an additional 22 square foot sign panel onto an existing 25 foot high, 240 square foot pylon sign is compatible with the character of the area and is needed for special circumstances defined by the applicant and approved by the Zoning Administrator. The additional panel identifying Pier One Imports will provide the needed exposure on Main Street due to the location of the business. 2. The proposed signage will not adversely affect other signs in the area. The existing pylon sign is centrally located on the Five Points Plaza parcel and will not affect other signs in the plaza, nor other signs across Main Street. The sign's height will not be increased as part of the proposal. 3. The proposed signage will not be detrimental to properties located in the vicinity. The additional sign panel will not affect other commercial properties in the area. 4. The proposed signage will not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic visibility and will not be a hazardous distraction. The existing pylon sign will be limited to two background colors for the tenant panels and will comply with the site angle requirements of Chapter 233, Signs, of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - SPECIAL SIGN PERMIT NO.97-7: 1. The site plan and sign elevations received and dated October 13, 1997 shall be the approved layout. 2. The background color of the sign panels shall be limited to blue and white as recommended by the Design Review Board. ZA Minutes — 11/5/97 (97zm 1105) 3. Prior to installing any new signs, a building permit shall be obtained from the Department of Community Development. 4. 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. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Special Sign Permit No. 97-7 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Special Sign Permit No. 97-7 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 Special Sign Permit No. 97-7, 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 1:50 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1997 AT 1:30 PM. Herb Fauland Zoning Administrator :kj 1 ZA Minutes — 11/5/97 10 (97zm1105)