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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
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