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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-27MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1999 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: STAFF MEMBER: MINUTES: ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Wendy Bounds, Joe Thompson, Victor Van Zandt, Ricky Ramos, Peter Vanek, Kim Langel (recording secretary) None Jerry Urner, Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association, stated that an application for a 12 foot wall with planter on the backside of Westport Drive would be submitted to the City in the near future. The proposed wall will be adjacent to a previously approved wall with planter. Mr. Urner asked staff what would be the best way to assure that the Planning Department is aware of the • previously approved planter's width, and that the proposed planter will be the same width. Mary Beth Broeren, acting Zoning Administrator, stated that a letter should be submitted to Peter Vanek, staff liaison to the Zoning Administrator, outlining his request. ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-81 (GOTHARD WALL RELOCATION — CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 6, 1999 MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Department of Public Works, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: Ora Beth Scott, Linda Stadel as Trustees, 2982 Country Club Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 REQUEST: Relocate an existing six (6) foot high slump stone wall to four (4) feet from the new front property line. The proposal includes a four (4) foot wide landscaped area to be installed along the wall. LOCATION: 19100 Gothard Street (east side, south of Garfield) PROJECT PLANNER: Wendy Bounds Wendy Bounds, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and the suggested findings and • conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that no written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. • THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Tom Scott, 19200 Gothard Street, neighboring property owner, spoke in support of the proposed project. Mr. Scott expressed concern that the proposed wall would interfere with the future installation of oil well tie downs. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren stated that she was going to approve the request and asked staff to modify the conditions of approval as follows: Condition No. 2. a: 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). Condition No. 6: 6. Public Works Department shall explore the possibility of including tie downs for the oil well as part of the project improvements. Information on Specific Code Requirements: • 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. 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. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-81 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. SHE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA: The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15302, Class 2 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the wall will be relocated on the same property and will have the same purpose and capacity as the wall replaced. 0 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 2 (99zm0127) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-81: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-81 for the relocation of a six (6) foot high slump stone wall to four (4) feet from the front property line in lieu of minimum fifteen (15) foot setback 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 subject site has an existing wall six (6) feet in height located four (4) feet from the front property line. The proposal is comparable to the existing wall and will function in the same capacity as the existing wall. The wall will be the same height, color, materials, and setback. However, the proposal includes improved landscaping area to improve the aesthetics of the existing situation. 2. The conditional use permit for the slump stone wall will be compatible with surrounding residential and industrial uses. Walls are a permitted use within all zoning districts. The proposal is compatible with the colors, materials, and height of other walls in the surrounding area. The subject site has an existing wall which acts as screening from the public right-of-way, and the new wall will serve in the same capacity as the existing wall. 3. The proposed slump stone wall 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. Deviation from the standards for height of walls within the setbacks is permitted with a conditional use permit. The wall will have a setback of four (4) feet from the front property line and will adequately screen the industrial uses from the public right-of-way and adjacent properties. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. Currently, the use on the subject site is non -conforming. The industrial uses currently in operation on the site need adequate landscaping to avoid visual impacts from the public right-of-way and neighboring properties. The proposed wall is consistent with the following policy of the General Plan: a. UD 2.2.1 which requires landscaped or architectural buffers between public right-of-ways and oil production facilities. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-81: 1. The site plan, and elevations received and dated December 17, 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 cover page of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing). b. Blockwall/fencing plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Department of Planning. 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 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 3 (99zm0127) 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. permits, the following 3. Prior to issuance of building p g shall be completed: a. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning. 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. Any existing mature trees 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. 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) 4. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Department of Planning prior to final building permit approval. 5. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning 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 Planning 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. 6. Public Works Department shall explore the possibility of including tie downs for the oil well as part of the project improvements. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit 98-81 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit 98-81 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 Planning a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit 98-81, 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. 40 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 4 (99zm0127) 0 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. 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. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. 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 Planning within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ITEM 2: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-29/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-86 (CALDWELL RESIDENCE) APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Harbour Bay Homes, LLC, c/o Jim Caldwell, 16731 Greenview Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To construct a new 34 foot high, 4,680 square foot two (2) story single family residence on a existing vacant lot. LOCATION: 16252 Tisbury Circle (north side, northwest of Mistral Drive) PROJECT PLANNER: Wendy Bounds Wendy Bounds, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. The proposed project complies with the Infill- Lot Ordinance. Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, reviewed the plans with staff and a discussion ensued. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jerry Urner, Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association, stated that they have reviewed the plans. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ZA Minutes 01/27/99 5 (99zm0127) Ms. Broeren asked staff to modify the conditions of approval as follows: Add Condition No. 7: 0 7. All proposed cantilevered decks, docks, and ramp require separate permits for the improvements. Add Information on Specific Code Requirements No. 5: 5. State mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. Ms. Broeren and Jim Caldwell, 16731 Greenview Lane, property owner, engaged in a discussion concerning the required permits for the proposed cantilevered decks, docks, and ramp. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMINO. 98-29/CONDITIONAL USE PEMIT NO. LL8-86 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CI NG ADMINISTRATOR TIONS OF OVAL. SHE STATED THAT CAN BE APPEALED TO THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEOA: The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15303, Class 3 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project consists of the construction of one single-family residence not in conjunction with the building of two or more such units. • FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-29: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-29 for the construction of a detached two (2) story single family dwelling unit, as proposed or as modified by conditions of approval, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. 2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The proposed development will conform with all applicable development standards such as building height, lot coverage, setbacks, and parking requirements. 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 necessary infrastructure currently exists at the site. 4. The proposed single family residence conforms to the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. No public access currently exists at the site. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-86: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-86 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the • detached two (2) story single family dwelling unit will not be detrimental to the general welfare of ZA Minutes 01/27/99 6 (99zm0127) 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 single family residential development. 2. The new two story single family residence will be compatible with surrounding residential uses. There are several homes in the immediate vicinity that are multi -story. The colors and materials proposed for the new residence are compatible with those of the adjacent residences and surrounding properties. 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 structure meets the minimum setbacks, provides sufficient off-street parking and meets all other aspects of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance as conditioned. 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 Low Density 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 (i.e., infill) be compatible with existing structures. (LU 9.2.1) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.98-29/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-86: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated December 2, 1998 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. All proposed second story decks shall be revised to encroach a maximum of 3' into the required rear yard setback. b. Elevations shall depict colors and building materials proposed. c. Depict all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailbox facilities and similar items on the site plan and elevations. If located on a building, they shall be architecturally designed into the building to appear as part of the building. They shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks. (Code Requirement) 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). ZA Minutes 01/27/99 7 (99=0127) b. 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. (PW) b. Blockwall/fencing plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department. 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 Planning Department. b. A Landscape Construction Set must be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public Works and Planning. 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. 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: 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 permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. b. 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. 0 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 8 (99zm0127) • 7. All proposed cantilevered decks, docks, and ramp require separate permits for the improvements. 8. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning 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 Planning 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 98-29 and Conditional Use Permit 98-86 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Coastal Development Permit 98-29 and Conditional Use Permit 98-86 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 Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit 98-29 and Conditional Use Permit 98-86, 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. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) • 5. State mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 6. Water service and meter shall be sized as per the Uniform Plumbing Code. A backflow device shall be installed for the water services. (PW) 7. Applicant shall obtain a permit to construct the dock from the State Land Commission and the Coastal Commission. 8. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Department of Building, 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. 10. 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 Planning within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ZA Minutes 01/27/99 9 (99zm0127) ITEM 3: VARIANCE NO.98-26/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO 99-1 (CHEVRON REMODEL) APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Andrea Fiscus, G&M Oil Company, 16868 "A" Street, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647 REQUEST: To provide no street landscaping in lieu of a required ten (10) foot wide street side landscape planter in conjunction with improvements to an existing service station on a non -conforming lot. LOCATION: 19472 Beach Blvd. (northeast corner of Beach Blvd. And Yorktown Ave.) PROJECT PLANNER: Joseph Thompson Joe Thompson, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval. Staff stated that the Design Review Board recommended approval to the Zoning Administrator. Staff recommended modifying the suggested conditions of approval as follows: Condition Of Approval - Variance No 98-26• Delete Condition No. 2.b. • Conditions Of Approval - Planned Sign Program No 99-1 • is Revise Condition No. 7: Any proposed sign that does not comply with the standards of Planned Sign Program No. 99-1 shall be subject to review by the Design Review Board and any other approvals necessary. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report, and with the modifications to the suggested conditions of approval as recommended above. Staff stated that one letter was received from an adjacent property owner expressing concerns over the 40 ft. driveway. No other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, reviewed the plans with staff and a general discussion ensued. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Andrea Fiscus, G&M Oil Company, 16868 "A' Street, applicant, opposed Conditions No. La and Lb and presented reasons thereof. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. • ZA Minutes 01/27/99 10 (99zm0127) • Ms. Broeren stated that she was going to approve the request with modifications to the conditions of approval as recommended by staff above and with the following modifications to the conditions of approval: Combine Conditions No. La and Lb for the Variance and revise as follows: a. The foot of the parking space located adjacent to the landscape planter along the north property line shall be located eight (8) feet from the pay booth. The portion of the landscape planter adjacent to the head of the stall shall be 11 feet deep (measured from the west property line to the heads of the stall) and 12 feet wide (measured from the north property line). The portion of the planter adjacent to the side of the parking space shall be no less than three (3) feet wide. Parking lot striping detail shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Title 24, California Administrative Code. (Code Requirement) VARIANCE NO. 98-26/PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM NO. 99-1 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. SHE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEOA — VARIANCE NO. 98-26 The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The addition to the existing structure will not result in an increase of more than 50% of the floor area before the addition. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-32: The remodeling of and 984 sq. ft. two story addition to the existing two story single family residence, as proposed, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. Public access to coastal resources and public views of coastal resources currently do not exist at the proposed project site, therefore, no public access or public views of coastal resources will be affected by the proposed project. 2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including site coverage, setbacks, and parking requirements. 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 exists on this site. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of . the California Coastal Act. No public access or recreational opportunities shall be affected by the proposed addition. ZA Minutes 01/27/99 11 (99zm0127) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 98-32• • 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated December 29, 1998 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Additional architectural details shall be added to the elevations depicted as "Left Elevation" and "Right Elevation' in the above referenced plans. An outside window sill feature shall be added to all windows on these elevations to match those depicted on the front and rear 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. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD) 3. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. b. 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. 4. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. 5. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits. 6. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning 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 Planning 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 IIBZSO. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32 shall not become effective until the ten day California Coastal Commission appeal period has elapsed. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32 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 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 12 (99=0127) pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Planning a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32, 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. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Department of Building, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $3 8.00 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 Planning within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ITEM 4: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-32 (CYPRUS REMODEL) is APPLICANT: Richard Anderson, 128 South Glassell Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 PROPERTY OWNER: Kip Cyprus, Box 13124, Belmont Shores, CA 90808 REQUEST: To remodel an existing single family residence and construct a 984 square foot second story addition for a total habitable space of 3,413 square feet. LOCATION: 16842 Marina Bay Drive (north side of street, west of Coral Cay) PROJECT PLANNER: Victor Van Zandt • Victor Van Zandt, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the suggested findings and conditions of approval and stated that the applicant has concurred with the modification to the site plan as suggested in Condition No. La. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. No written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, reviewed the site plan with staff and a general discussion ensued. ZA Minutes 01/27/99 13 (99zm0127) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Richard Anderson, 128 South Glassell Avenue, Orange, stated that he was present and had no comments. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-32 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. SHE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA — VARIANCE NO. 98-26 The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The addition to the existing structure will not result in an increase of more than 50% of the floor area before the addition. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-32: The remodeling of and 984 sq. ft. two story addition to the existing two story single family residence, as proposed, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. Public access to coastal resources and public views of coastal resources currently do not exist at the proposed project site, therefore, no public access or public views of coastal resources will be affected by the proposed project. 2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including site coverage, setbacks, and parking requirements. 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 exists on this site. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. No public access or recreational opportunities shall be affected by the proposed addition. • ZA Minutes 01/27/99 14 (99zm0127) • CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 98-32: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated December 29, 1998 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. Additional architectural details shall be added to the elevations depicted as "Left Elevation" and "Right Elevation" in the above referenced plans. An outside window sill feature shall be added to all windows on these elevations to match those depicted on the front and rear 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. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD) 3. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. • b. 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. 4. All proposed dock and ramp improvements shall require separate permits for the improvements located within the public waterways. S. All proposed cantilevered deck improvements require separate permits. 6. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning 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 Planning 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 REOUIREMENTS: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32 shall not become effective until the ten day California Coastal Commission appeal period has elapsed. • 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32 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 ZA Minutes 01/27/99 15 (99zm0127) pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Planning a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 98-32, • 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. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 5. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Department of Building, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. 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 Planning within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ITEM 5• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 98-58 (VILLAGE COURT SECURITY GATE AND FENCE) APPLICANT/ • PROPERTY OWNER: Village Court HOA, c/o Chambers Property Gary Schulthess, 17220 Newhope St., #212, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 REQUEST: To install a six (6) foot high security gate and fence setback nine (9) feet along Huntington Street in lieu of fifteen (15) feet, and a seven (7) foot high security gate and fence on the property line along Delaware Street in lieu of a fifteen (15) foot setback. LOCATION: 7741 Sagewood Drive and 18777 Club Lane (north side of Main Street, between Huntington and Delaware Street) PROJECT PLANNER: Ricky Ramos Ricky Ramos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the suggested findings and conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, reviewed the plans with staff and a general discussion ensued. • ZA Minutes 01/27/99 16 (99zm0127) is THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Paul Wilde, 7683 Sagewood Drive, representing the applicant, stated that they concur with the conditions of approval. Ms. Broeren inquired into the reason for the security gate. Mr. Wilde stated the reason is to reduce traffic. Jay Stern, 18737 Racquet Lane, President of the Homeowner's Association, stated that the reason for the gate is to reduce traffic. Inez Nuenfelder, 7725 Sagewood Drive, neighboring property owner, stated that the security gate would serve to prevent dust caused by traffic, numerous vandalisms, thefts, and burglary. Ruben Wagner, 7733 Sagewood Drive, neighboring property owner, stated that the numerous robberies could have been prevented if access were restricted by a security gate. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-58 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF • APPROVAL. SHE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEOA: The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15303, class 3 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it involves the construction of gates and fencing which are accessories to an existing development. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-58: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-58 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the six (6) foot high security gate and fence setback nine (9) feet along Huntington Street in lieu of fifteen (15) feet and a seven (7) foot high security gate and fence on the property line along Delaware Street in lieu of a fifteen (15) foot setback 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. It will provide increased security and safety to residents of the Village Court residential complex. It was reviewed by the Public Works Department, Traffic Division and should not negatively impact traffic safety. The driveway corner cut-off at both Huntington and Delaware Street will be provided through the use of open wrought iron fencing for the segment of • the gate/fence above three feet high. Directional signs will be installed at both gated access points to enhance safety and circulation. Pedestrian gates are included to maintain adequate pedestrian access. ZA Minutes 01/27/99 17 (99zm0127) 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because it will not impact access to the other properties in the area. The fence and security gates will be constructed and painted to match the existing fence for the residential complex. 0 The proposed security gates and fence 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 security gates and fence will comply with all applicable requirements, including those of the Fire and Public Works Department. 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Residential Medium High Density on the subject property. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 98-58: 1. The site plan and fence/gate elevations received and dated July 17, 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. Add a strobe switch device for emergency vehicle activation on the plans per Fire Department Specification No. 403. (FD) c. The applicant shall have the security gate plan approved (signed off) by the Fire Department, before submitting the plan to the Planning and Building and Safety Department for permit issuance. d. The applicant shall submit plans to the Planning Department for the installation of directional signs at both gated access points (off Huntington and Delaware Street) for review and approval by the Public Works Department, Traffic Division. These directional signs shall not exceed two (2) square feet in size. 3. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. Install the directional signs per plans approved by the Public Works Department, Traffic Division. b. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning 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. . d. The security gate shall comply with Fire Department Specification No. 403. (FD) ZA Minutes 01/27/99 18 (99zm0127) 4. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The • Planning 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 Planning 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 REOU REMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-58 shall not become effective until the ten-day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-58 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum of 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 98-58, 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. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 5. 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. 6. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 7. 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 2:10 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1999 AT 1:30 PM. Ma Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes 01/27/99 19 (99zm0127)