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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-161 0 MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1998 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Herb Fauland STAFF MEMBER: Bob Goldin, Ricky Ramos, Peter Vanek, Kim Langel (recording secretary) MINUTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: None ITEM 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 98-15 (LESNIEWSKI RESIDENCE) APPLICANT: Richard Champion, 521 Tamarack Street, Unit B, Brea, CA 92821 PROPERTY OWNER: Ken Lesniewski, 10620F Lakeside Drive N., Garden Grove, CA 92640 REQUEST: To construct a new three-story single family residence. LOCATION: 218 1 Och Street (east side, south of Olive Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Ricky Ramos Ricky Ramos, Staff Planner, displayed a site plan and photographs stating that the subject site is zoned for Medium High Density Residential use. The proposed request is designed to be compatible with the surrounding area and complies with applicable standards for three-story dwelling units. Staff stated that no correspondence has been received. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request with the findings and conditions of approval as outlined. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-15 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-15: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-15 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the 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 new single family residence is designed to be compatible with the area. It complies with applicable standards for three-story dwelling units including maximum height and provides access to the third story from within the main dwelling only. The property owner is required to dedicate and replace a portion of the alley which will improve vehicular circulation. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the area is a residential neighborhood which includes several existing three-story homes. Exterior materials proposed are similar to and compatible with those found on other homes in the area. 3. The proposed three-story 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 project, as modified by the conditions of approval, meets minimum development standards for setbacks, building height, site coverage, parking, and landscaping, among others. 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 (RMH-25-d) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. LU 9.1.2 - Require that single family residential units be designed to convey a high level of quality and character. b. LU 9.2.1— Require that all new residential development within existing residential neighborhoods (i.e. infill) be compatible with existing structures. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-15: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated September 9, 1998 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Site coverage shall not exceed 50 percent. b. The garage shall have a minimum interior unobstructed dimension of 18 feet wide and 19 feet long. The man door shall not swing inside. c. ' Eaves shall meet side setbacks (minimum 2.5 feet). ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 2 (98ZM0916) d. Dimension the third floor plan. e. 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) f. 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 partof the building. They shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks. 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. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans including the following: (FD) 1) 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. 2) The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title 17.04.085 and City Specification No. 429 for new construction within the methane gas overlay districts. 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. 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. ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 3 (98ZM0916) 3. 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 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) 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. (PW) (Code Requirement) 4. 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. 5. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. 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) Remove and replace the existing sidewalk along the frontage of the project. 3) Remove existing curb and construct new curb and gutter along the frontage of the project. ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 4 (98ZM0916) 1 4) Remove and replace one-half (1/2) of alley. 5) Remove the existing driveway and replace with curb, gutter and sidewalk. 6) Install new sewer laterals per City Standards. 7) Install new water service per City Standards. 8) Install CATV facilities. 9) The developer shall dedicate two and one-half (2.5) feet of alley. 10) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of the numbers will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1 /2) inches. (FD) b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. c. 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. 6. 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. 98-15 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-15 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. 98-15, 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. ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 5 (98ZM0916) 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. Park and Recreation fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 8. State -mandated school impact fees 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. 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 Zoning Administrator's action. L.J ITEM 2: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 98-21(BRACKMAN ADDITIO APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: David Brackman, 16316 Niantic Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To permit a 501 square foot addition to the first and second stories of an existing two-story single family residence. LOCATION: 16316 Niantic Circle (north side, west of Mistral Drive) PROJECT PLANNER: Bob Goldin Bob Goldin, Staff Planner, displayed a site plan and photographs stating the subject site is located in the Huntington Harbour area and is zoned for Residential Low Density use. The proposed use conforms will all applicable city codes and will be compatible with the surrounding area. The Huntington Harbour Architectural Committee has approved the proposed request. Staff has not received any correspondence regarding this request. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed request based upon the suggested findings and conditions of approval. ZA Minutes — 9116198 6 (98ZM0916) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Larry D. Mobile, representing applicant, 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. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-21 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 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-21: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-21 to permit the expansion of a single family residence conforms with the plans, policies, requirements and standards of the Coastal Element of the General Plan. The proposed addition to the single family residence will not impact public views or access to coastal resources as none exist at the site. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-21 is consistent with the CZ suffix zoning requirements, the RL 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. 3. At the time of occupancy, the remodeled single family residence will be provided with infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Coastal Element of the General Plan. All infrastructure currently exist to the site. 4. The proposed addition to the single family residence conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-21 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 26, 1998 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 second 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) ZA. Minutes — 9/16/98 7 (98ZM0916) 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Submit copy of the 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. (PW) (Code Requirement) 4. 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. 5. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein. b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Community Development Department. c. 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. ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 8 (98ZM0916) 6. 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. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-21 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-21 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 98- 21, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW ) 5. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the 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 County of Orange and submitted to the Department of Community Development within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 9 (98ZM0916) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:42 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1998 AT 1:30 PM. Herb Fauland Zoning Administrator :kjl 1 L� ZA Minutes — 9/16/98 10 (98ZM0916)