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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13,1998 -1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Herb Fauland
STAFF MEMBER: Ricky Ramos, Kim Klopfenstein, Peter Vanek, Kim Langel
(recording secretary)
MINUTES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-102/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.
97-26 (A-1 SELF -STORAGE)
APPLICANT:
Rick Wallace, Owen Group, 19700 Fairchild Road, Suite 200, Irvine,
CA 92612
PROPERTY OWNER:
Tom Kearney, Caster Group L.P., 4607 Mission Gorge Pl., San Diego,
CA 92120
REQUEST:
To construct an 86,430 square foot self -storage facility on a lot with a
grade differential greater than three (3) feet between the high point and
low point.
LOCATION:
East side of Gothard, approximately 1,000 feet north of Slater Avenue
PROJECT PLANNER:
Ricky Ramos
Ricky Ramos, Staff Planner, displayed the site plan, color board and photographs stating that the
request is located in the General Industrial zone and the site is currently vacant. Staff stated that
the request meets or exceeds minimum development requirements including setbacks, parking
and landscaping and will be consistent with the General Plan. The Design Review Board has
reviewed and approved the proposed request with conditions incorporated into staff s suggested
conditions of approval.
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request with findings and conditions of approval
as outlined in the staff report.
Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, suggested that staff identify the mitigation measures
included in the conditions of approval with an asterisk (*) and include a mitigation monitoring
program to assure mitigation measures are complied with, in accordance with CEQA.
THE PUBLIC -HEARING WAS OPENED.
Brian Caster, 4607 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, representing the property owner, stated that
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.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-102 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 97-6
WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING
FINDINGS AND MODIFIED 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.97-102:
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-102 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the
86,430 square foot self -storage facility on a lot with a grade differential 'greater than three (3)
feet between the high point and low point 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 because:
a. Self -storage is a low -impact use which does not produce a significant amount of traffic,
noise, dust, or smoke.
b. The proposed self -storage buildings are compatible with the development in the area in
terms of height, bulk, and materials and colors used.
c. The facility includes adequate access as modified by conditions and sufficient parking per
code.
d. The broad front yard landscape buffer as well as the project architecture which
incorporates various building masses and architectural elements should help enhance the
appearance of the area.
e. The proposed grading relates the site properly with the abutting properties and involves
perimeter retaining walls with a maximum height of only two feet. The slope along the
street frontage will be treated with landscaping and berming as is found in other
properties in the area to minimize visual impacts.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with the surrounding uses which are primarily
industrial because:
a. Self -storage is a low -impact use which does not produce a significant amount of traffic,
noise, dust or smoke.
b. The facility will be screened by a perimeter block wall and a broad landscape buffer
along the street frontage.
c. The proposed grading on the site follows the natural slope. It is compatible with and
results only in a minimal grade difference from the abutting properties.
3. The proposed 86,430 square foot self -storage facility 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. It meets or exceeds minimum development
requirements including setbacks, parking, and landscaping. The retaining walls proposed for
the site will have a maximum height of two feet as allowed by code.
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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 Industrial on the subject property which
permits warehousing/storage uses. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and
policies of the General Plan:
a. LU 4.1.2 — Require that an appropriate landscape plan be submitted and implemented for
development projects subject to discretionary review.
b. LU 7.1.1 — Accommodate existing uses and new development in accordance with the
Land Use and Density Schedules.
c. LU 12.1.4 — Require that new and recycled industrial projects be designed and developed
to achieve a high level of quality, distinctive character, and be compatible with existing
uses.
d. LU 12.1.5 — Require that new and recycled industrial structures and sites be designed to
convey visual interest and character and to be compatible with adjacent uses, considering
the: a) use of multiple building masses and volumes to provide visual interest; b) use of
broad landscaped setbacks from principal peripheral streets.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.97-26:
1. The Negative Declaration No. 97-26 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and made
available for a public comment period of twenty (20) days. Comments received during the
comment period were considered by the Zoning Administrator prior to action on the
Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit No. 97-102.
2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce
the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment will
occur.
3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Zoning Administrator
that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit
No. 97-102, will have a significant effect on the environment.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-102:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated March 11, 1998 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. Relocate two (2) parking spaces on the south side of the main drive aisle to the north side.
b. Screen the front parking area with a landscaped berm or low wall.
c. The location of the security key pad shall be reviewed by the Public Works Traffic
Division and relocated as necessary to their approval.
d. Modify the floor plan to comply with the floor area ratio per the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) and the General Plan.(Code Requirement)
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e. Modify the parking areas near the rental office and along the southern side of the
property to comply with parking facilities landscaping per HBZSO Chapter 232
(perimeter landscaping, step -off areas, wheel stops, concrete curbing, etc.). (Code
Requirement)
f. Parking lot striping detail shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and Title 24, California Administrative Code. (Code Requirement)
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 second page
of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural,
structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing).
b. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and floor plan and the processing fee to the
Planning Division for addressing purposes.
c. 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)
d. The applicant shall provide calculations of the adequacy of vehicle stacking distance
from the security gate during peak business periods to the approval of the Public Works
Department. Adequate vehicle stacking distance shall be provided to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Department. (PW) (Mitigation Measure)
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e. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground
surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. All structures within
this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the
geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand
anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of
building permits. (Code Requirement)
f. The following Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans: (FD)
1) Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed throughout. Shop drawings shall be
submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to system installation.
2) A fire alarm system shall be installed and provide the following: manual pull
stations; water flow, valve temper, and trouble detection; 24-hour supervision;
smoke detectors; annunciation; audible alarms.
3) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with the HBFC
standards.
4) Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Prior to
installation, shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and
approved by the Fire Department. This project requires five hydrants (City
Specification #407).
5) Elevators shall be sized to accommodate an ambulance gurney. The minimum
dimensions are 6 feet-8 inches wide by 4 feet-3 inches deep with a minimum 42-
inch opening.
6) Fire lanes shall be designated and posted to comply with City Specifications #415.
7) Security gates shall be designed to comply with City Specification #403.
8) Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification #428.
9) Installation and/or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage
tanks shall comply with Orange County Environmental Health and HBFD
requirements.
10) Exit signs and exit path markings shall be provided in compliance with the HBFC
and the California Administrative Code, Title 24.
11) The project shall comply with all provisions of the HBFC and City Specification
#422 - (well abandonment).
12) The project shall comply with all provisions of the HBMC Section 17.04.085 and
City Specification #429, Methane District building permit requirements.
13) The project shall comply with City Specification #414, Fire Protection
Requirements for Mini -warehouses and Self -Storage facilities.
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g. Show on plans fire access roads provided in compliance with City Specification #401.
Include the Circulation Plan and dimension all access roads.
h. Submit a fire protection plan in compliance with City Specification #426 for Fire
Department approval.
i. The location of building "C" shall be modified to allow for a drainage easement.
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. (PW)
b. Block wall plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Community
Development. 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.
c. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan shall be
prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. All drainage shall be run through
clarifiers. (PW)
d. The applicant shall submit to the Public Works Department an analysis of the project's
impacts on ground water quantity, quality, and flow. The analysis shall be prepared by a
qualified water quality professional and specifically address the impact, if any, of the
proposed basements on the high water table. Recommendations and mitigation measures
resulting from the study shall be implemented, subject to the approval of the Public
Works Department. (PW) (Mitigation Measure)
4. A certified archaeologist, as approved by the Community Development Department, shall be present
on site during any grading and excavation activities. If sensitive materials are found, work shall
temporarily cease until the Community Development Department is notified and an action plan is
identified. (Mitigation Measure)
5. 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 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.
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The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. A minimum of one 36-inch
box tree for every 30 lineal feet of street frontage shall be planted within the first 15 feet
of the setback area adjacent to the street unless reduced by the City Landscape Architect.
Any existing mature trees (trunk greater than 10 inches in diameter at four feet above
grade) that must be removed shall be replaced at a two -to -one ratio (2:1) with minimum
36 inch box trees and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. (PW)
(Code Requirement)
c. Submit a lighting and photometric plan indicating that a minimum lighting level of one
foot-candle will be provided for the entire site. (PD)
d. Hydrology and hydraulic studies for on- and off -site shall be submitted to the Department
of Public Works for approval. The developer shall design and construct the drainage
system required to serve the development. On -site drainage shall not be directed to
adjacent properties, but shall be handled by a Public Works approved method. Capacity
of the existing catch basin on Gothard Street shall accommodate street flow. (PW)
The developer shall submit a composite utility plan showing water system improvements,
and all other underground utilities (existing and proposed) to each proposed structure.
The plan shall include travelway location and identify irrigation areas, including service
connections for water and sewer to each building, fire hydrant, valves, backflow devices
and other appurtenances in accordance with applicable Uniform Plumbing Code, City
ordinances, Public Works Standards and Water Division design criteria. These plans
shall be approved by the Public Works Water Division and the City of Huntington Beach
Fire Department prior to any construction. (PW)
f. The developer shall submit a hydraulic computer water model analysis for a fire flow
demand as determined by the Fire Department. The City of Huntington Beach Water
Division must be contracted to perform the analysis with the existing City of Huntington
Beach Water System Model (BoyleNET) for a fee to be paid a minimum of 30 days in
advance. If the analysis shows that fire flow demands cannot be met with the City's
current ware pipeline infrastructure, the developer will be required to update the City's
pipeline system to meet the demands at no cost to the City. Any new infrastructure
constructed in the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the City upon successful
completion of the project, including bacteriological testing.
g. The applicant shall provide a detail with the construction plans indicating that all walls
between the self -storage units extend from the floor to the ceiling and that one-way glass
will be installed between the office and reception area (PD).
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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, 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. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground (PW).
c. The oil line on the property shall be removed and capped, if abandoned (FD).
d. The drainage facilities shall be sized to accommodate the lumber yard drainage. A
drainage easement shall be granted to the lumber yard (PW).
e. PVC pipe is not allowed for the sewer line. HDPE or RCP may be used per City of
Huntington Beach standards (PW).
f. Soil remediation work within and around the City's public water lines shall meet the City
of Huntington Beach requirements and standards as directed by the City's Fire
Department. Special materials (nitrile gaskets, (NBR) gaskets in all water main
installations and copper type "K" tubing for all water services) shall be required for any
public water system improvements located in an area containing greater than 20 ppm
volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (PW).
g. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including: (PW)
1) Landscaping;
2) Reconstruct sidewalk to full width on Gothard Street;
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3) Install a radius -type driveway off Gothard Street per City of Huntington Beach
standards.
4) The water system shall be designed, installed and inspected to meet minimum
requirements of the City Water Division.
5) Backflow protection shall be installed per the City of Huntington Beach Water
Division Standards for domestic, fire, and irrigation 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. If the backflow device is located remote from the meter,
underground piping from the meter to the backflow device shall be sleeved and a
minimum 6 inch concrete encasement (per the Standard Specification for Public
Works Construction) placed around the sleeve up to 12 inches below finished grade.
6) The proposed office building shall have a separate domestic meter. The site shall
have a separate meter for irrigation. All water uses not for fire fighting purposes shall
be taken off the domestic service. The domestic water service and meter size shall be
a minimum of 2 inches. All lines and meter sizes shall meet minimum requirements
set by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Fire Code.
7) The private on -site fire protection system shall be metered at the point of connection
with a meter to the public system. The number and location of fire hydrants shall be
determined by the Fire Department. Private hydrants (if applicable) shall be painted a
different color than public hydrants.
h. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Community Development Department.
i. 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.
8. The use 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. Any outdoor storage requires a separate entitlement (Code Requirement).
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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 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. 97-102 shall not become effective until the ten-day appeal
period has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-102 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. 97-102,
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. The developer will be responsible for the
payment of any additional fees adopted in the "upcoming" Water Division Financial Master
Plan. (PW)
5. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid 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. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Department of Community Development
prior to occupying the building.
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.
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10. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38 for the posting of the Notice of
Determination 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.
11. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $150 for the processing of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration. The check shall be made out to the City of Huntington
Beach and submitted to the Department of Community Development within two (2) days
of the Zoning Administrator's action.
12. All mitigation measures outlined in Negative Declaration No. 97-26 shall be complied
with in accordance with the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
ITEM 2: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-28/ CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO.97-81 (AIRTOUCH MONOPOLE)
APPLICANT
Airtouch Cellular, Dean Brown, 3 Park Plaza, Irvine, CA 92714
PROPERTY OWNER:
City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA
92648
REQUEST:
To remove an existing civil defense siren pole and permit a new 60
foot high monopole with six (6) vertical antenna panels (3 panels, 8
feet in length and 3 panels, 2 feet in length), a microwave
communication dish, a new civil defense siren mounted at the top of
the pole, and a 120 square foot equipment shelter with a maximum
height of 11 feet, to be located in a landscape planter at the northwest
end of the parking lot.
LOCATION:
3831 Warner Avenue (east of Pacific Coast Highway and west of
Weatherly Lane)
PROJECT PLANNER:
Kim Klopfenstein
Kim Klopfenstein, Staff Planner, displayed a site plan and elevations stating that the proposed
request is to install a wireless communication facility. The proposal has been designed to
minimize visual impacts from adjacent properties and will not generate noise, traffic or other
impacts that would be detrimental to surrounding commercial and residential uses. In addition,
the operation of the wireless communication facility will provide enhanced, reliable mobile
communication to the area. Staff stated that they have received three (3) calls from area
residents concerned with the width of the pole on the southeast portion of the site, and also that
they did not receive adequate notification of the public hearing.
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request as it conforms to the plans and policies
of the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. The proposed monopole will not
impact public views or access to coastal resources as none exist at the site. The proposed
development will conform with all applicable City Codes as allowed by the conditional use
permit.
Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, stated that he had visited the site. He stated that there is an
existing pole to be demolished and it is not shown on the site plan. He stated that the site,plan
should reflect the pole and indicate all structures to be removed or relocated. He requested a
condition be added to reflect the changes to the site plan. Mr. Fauland requested a review of the
public hearing notices and procedures. Staff reviewed the procedures. Mr. Fauland concurred
with staff that the notice requirements have been met.
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THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
David Kenyon, 3 Park Plaza -loth Floor, Irvine, representing the applicant, displayed photographs
stating that he concurred with staff s report and recommendation.
Dean Brown, 1111 Town & Country, #37, Orange, representing the applicant, 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, stated he would approve the proposed request with the
deletion of Plan notes #6 and #7 and identify that the generator will be temporary and used only
for emergency purposes. Also, that the generator will be removed when electricity is restored.
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-28 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO.97-81 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE
FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED 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 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.97-28:
1. Coastal Development Permit No. 97-28 To remove an existing civil defense siren pole and
permit a new 60 foot high monopole with 6 vertical antenna panels (3 panels 8' in length and
3 panels 2' in length), a microwave communication dish, a new civil defense siren mounted
at the top of the pole, and a 120 square foot equipment shelter with a maximum height of 11
feet, to be located in a landscape planter at the northwest end of the parking lot conforms
with the plans policies of the Coastal Element of the General Plan, including the Local
Coastal Program. The proposed wall will not impact public views or access to coastal
resources as none exist at the site.
2. Coastal Development Permit No. 97-28 is consistent with the requirements of the CZ
Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other provisions of the Huntington Beach
Local Coastal Program applicable to the property. The proposed development will conform
with all applicable City Codes as allowed by the conditional use permit.
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. All infrastructure currently exist
at the site.
4. The proposed wall conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter
3 of the California Coastal Act. The development will not adversely impact public views or
public access.
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-81:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-81 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a
wireless communication facility consisting of removal of an existing civil defense siren pole
a new 60 foot high monopole with 6 vertical antenna panels (3 panels 8' in length and 3
panels 2' in length), a microwave communication dish, a new civil defense siren mounted at
the top of the pole, and a 120 square foot equipment shelter with a maximum height of 11
feet, to be located in a landscape planter at the northwest end of the parking 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
monopole will be integrated into the design and architecture of the building, minimizing
visual impacts from adjacent properties. The wireless communication facility will not
generate noise, traffic or other impacts which would be detrimental to surrounding
commercial and residential uses.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding office and residential uses.
The proposed antennas will be galvanized to prevent deterioration of the paint and will not be
visible from neighboring residential developments.
3. The proposed wireless communication facility 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. In addition, the operation of the wireless communication
facility will provide enhanced, reliable mobile communication for police, fire public works
and marine safety personnel.
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 on the subject property.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-81:
1. The site plan elevations received and dated April 15, 1998 shall be the conceptually
approved layout.
The Airtouch parking space designated on the site plan shall be for maintenance only and shall
not be a permanent parking space. The generator shall be temporary and shall only be placed
on the site in case of a power outage or an emergency
2. Prior to submittal for building permits, zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be
printed verbatim on the cover page of al+ the working drawing sets used for issuance of
building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing).
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, structural plans and details shall be submitted to the
Building Division for plan check and approval.
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4. 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. 97-81 and Coastal Development Permit No. 97-28 shall not
become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-81 and Coastal Development Permit No. 97-28 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. 97-81
and Coastal Development Permit No. 97-28, 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.
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ITEM 3: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-20NARIANCE NO.98-6 (ANTON
RESIDENCEI
APPLICANT: Jensen Home Improvements, 1940 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 118, Orange,
CA 92685
PROPERTY OWNER: Ron and Lisa Anton, 113-1 lch Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
REQUEST: To permit a 29 foot high, 281 square foot, third story deck enclosure in
lieu of 25 feet within the rear 25 feet of the property, with a floor area
ratio of 1.1 in lieu of 1.0.
LOCATION: 113 11th Street (east of PCH and west of Walnut Avenue)
PROJECT PLANNER: Kim Klopfenstein
Kim Klopfenstein, Staff Planner, stated that staff is recommending continuance of the proposed
request to the May 20, 1998 meeting.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-20 AND VARIANCE NO.98-6 WERE
CONTINUED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE MAY 20,1998 MEETING
WITH PUBLIC HEARING OPENED.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 20,1998 AT 1:30 PM.
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Herb Fauland
Zoning Administrator
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