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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
'WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1999 -1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Herb Fauland
STAFF MEMBER: Ricky Ramos, Wayne Carvalho, Peter Vanek, Ramona
Kohlmann (recording secretary)
MINUTES: May 6, 13, 20, 1998; June 3, 10, 17, 1998; March 31, 1999; April
7 and 14, 1999. Minutes were approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
ITEM 1: VARIANCE NO.99-2 (RAM MOTOR HOME PARKINGZ
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER: Jerry Ram, 9361 Comstock Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
REQUEST: To allow a motor home to be parked on a 10 foot by 30 foot concrete pad
in the front yard in lieu of parking on the driveway or a paved area between
the driveway and the nearest side property line or in the rear yard.
LOCATION: 9361 Comstock Drive (north side, at its intersection with Lancelot Lane)
PROJECT PLANNER: Ricky Ramos
Peter Vanek, Staff Planner sitting in for Ricky Ramos, requested that the item be continued four
weeks to the June 9, 1999, meeting due to other options currently being explored for a potential
design in order to avoid a variance.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Robert Warbrick, 9351 Comstock Drive, neighboring resident, stated that he had no objection to the
motor home.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
VARIANCE NO.99-2 WAS CONTINUED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE
JUNE 9,1999 MEETING.
ITEM 2• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-55NARIANCE NO.98-28 (KAHALE
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING)
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER: Nabil Kahale, 8927 Swordfish Lane
REQUEST: To construct a 5,350 square foot industrial building for automotive repair
purposes, and allow a reduced parking requirement based on the mix of
uses within the building. The request includes variances for reduced
parking stall width (9 feet in lieu of 12 feet) adjacent to a wall/fence, and
elimination of a landscape planter along the side property line.
LOCATION: 7383 Harriman Avenue (north side, east of Gothard)
PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, displayed site plans stating that the item is for a new industrial
automotive building with reduced parking based on the mix of uses inside the building. Staff
recommended approval of the conditional use permit with a covenant limiting the use of the
warehouse in the building. One letter of concern was received regarding the covenant.
Staff did not support the requested variance stating that staff was not in support of the elimination of
the landscape planter.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Dick Harlow, 211-B Main Street, consultant to the applicant, spoke in support of the request,
reviewed and responded to several of the conditions, asked for some alternative that would be similar
to a masonry wall, and took exception to the condition for the landscaping along the westerly
property line.
Mike Adams, P.O. Box 382, Newport Beach, stated he was in favor of the request.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Herb Fauland, Zoning Administrator, stated that Condition La should be revised to add wheel stops
at all parking stalls identified to prevent cars from running into the fence. Mr. Fauland stated
Condition Lb should reflect the option for a solid masonry wall for the fencing material along the
rear property line or sliding gate system in the parking lot.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-55NARIANCE NO.98-28 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.
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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 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts new structures when designed
with limited occupant loads.
:FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.98-55:
Conditional Use Permit No. 98-55 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the 5,350
square foot automotive industrial building, including a reduced parking requirement based on the
specific uses within the building including 2,000 square feet of automotive repair area, 224 square
feet of office area, 523 square feet of warehouse area, and 2,603 square feet of
circulation/employee parking area 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 automotive repair area of the proposed industrial facility will be
restricted to a specific portion of the building. Other portions of the building will be used
specifically for circulation purposes into the work area. With the conditions imposed, including
the recordation of a covenant restricting work in specific areas inside and outside the building,
impacts to surrounding properties will be minimized.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed automotive
repair facility will be compatible with the adjacent industrial and automotive repair uses. In
addition, the architectural design of the proposed building will be compatible with the existing
industrial buildings in the area.
3. The proposed 5,350 square foot automotive industrial building, and reduced parking requirement
based on the specific uses within the building 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. With the conditions imposed, the project will comply with the setback, height,
and parking requirements of the City's zoning code.
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. In
addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
a. Require that new industrial structures and sites be designed to convey visual interest and
character and to be compatible with adjacent uses, considering the use of landscaping in open
spaces and parking lots, including broad landscape setbacks from principal peripheral streets.
(LU 12.1.5)
b. Require that heavy industrial uses incorporate landscape setbacks, screening walls, berms,
and/or other appropriate elements that mitigate visual and operational impacts with adjacent
uses. (LU 12.1.8)
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - VARIANCE NO. 98-28:
1. The granting of Variance No. 98-28 for elimination of a perimeter landscape planter along the
side property line in lieu of a minimum five (5) feet, and a nine (9) foot wide stall adjacent to a
fence in lieu of minimum 12 feet will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with
limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. The
site complies with the minimum 8% landscaping and 10 foot wide street landscape planter. The
perimeter landscaping would provide more than the minimum requirement and would not be
visible from the street.
2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to
deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under the
identical zone classification. The depth of the lot is relatively shallow requiring more landscaping
along the street which minimizes the buildable area on the site. The nine foot wide parking stall
and elimination of the perimeter landscape planter is located behind a security fence that would
not be visible from the street. No impacts to customers are anticipated.
3. The granting of a variance is not necessary to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial
property rights. Variance No. 98-28 will allow for an additional parking stall, and will allow for
the necessary area for automotive repair and circulation areas within the building.
4. The granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property in the same zone classification. The site will be provided with the parking and
landscaping required by the City's zoning ordinance. With the conditions imposed, including the
restrictions on uses within the building, there will be no negative impacts to the adjacent
industrial uses.
5. The granting of Variance No. 98-28 will not adversely affect the General Plan. The proposed
industrial use is consistent with the Industrial Land Use designation in the General Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-55NARIANCE NO. 98-
28:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated March 14, 1999 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. All fencing material including any proposed fencing along the rear property line or sliding
gate system in the parking lot shall be constructed of non -ornamental wrought iron or chain -
link with maximum one (1) inch openings to prevent climbing, or shall be constructed of solid
masonry material. (PD)
b. Parking lot striping detail shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and Title 24, California Administrative Code. The spaces along the westerly
property line shall provide wheel stops pursuant to Section 231.16 C (Code Req.)
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c. 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)
d. 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)
e. 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.
f. The maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two (2)
inches.
g. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout pursuant to Fire Department
specifications. (FD)
h. 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. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD)
c. The proposed building shall be designed to have a separate fire service and backflow
protection device (PW)
d. The domestic/irrigation water service lateral size shall be a minimum of two (2) inches. (PW)
e. Separate backflow protection shall be installed per the City of Huntington Beach Water
Division Standards for domestic, irrigation and fire water services. (PW)
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f. A six (6) inch sewer lateral shall be required. (PW)
g. The site shall drain through a clarifier and filter system, then to the street per Code 1994
UBC, Chapter 3. (PW) (BD)
h. Provide Building Code analysis on plans to demonstrate compliance to 1994 UBC, Chapter 3
(Occupancy), Chapter 5 (allowable area), and Chapter 10 (Exiting). (BD)
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. A street improvement plan, prepared by a register Civil Engineer, shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Public Works Department (PW)
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. (Code Requirement) (PW)
d. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "water quality management plan" shall be
prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer and submitted for review and approval by the
Public Works Department. (PW)
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. A covenant defining the work area (with exhibit) within the building, designating two spaces
inside the building for employee parking, and restricting the working on vehicles outside of
designated work area, shall be submitted to the Planning Department and reviewed as to form
by the City Attorney. The covenant shall be recorded with the Orange County Recorder's
Office, and a copy shall be submitted to the Planning Department for inclusion into the
entitlement file.
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
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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 except for variances granted. Any existing
mature trees (trunk greater than 10" in diameter) 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. Dedicate the following to the City of Huntington Beach (PW):
1) Two (2) feet for street purposes off Harriman Avenue.
2) 4.5 foot public utility and sidewalk easement.
d. A parcel map consolidating the four (4) lots shall be submitted and approved pursuant to Title
25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Said map shall be recorded
prior to final inspection and a copy submitted to the Planning Department. (Code
Requirement) (PW)
e. Hydrology and hydraulic studies shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for
approval. (PW)
f. An erosion control plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works. (PW)
g. The developer shall submit a separate utility plan showing water system improvements,
including service connections to each building, fire hydrant, valves, backflow devices and
other appurtenances in accordance with applicable U.P.C., 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)
h. Final design elevations of grading shall not vary from elevations shown on the tentative map
by more than one (1) foot. (PW)
i. The Final Map shall be accepted by the City Council, recorded with the Orange County
Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Department. (Code Requirement)
j. An interim parking and/or building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees,
customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent properties
will not be impacted by their location. The applicant shall obtain any necessary encroachment
permits from the Department of Public Works.
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;
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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. 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 improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans
and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
1) Landscaping.
2) The developer shall construct a new radius type driveway (27 feet wide) per Standard Plan
No. 211. (PW)
3) The developer shall construct new curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving on Harriman Avenue
adjacent to the property. (PV)
4) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach
Fire Code Standards. (FD)
5) Fire lanes will be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415.
(FD)
6) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. (FD)
7) Service roads and fire lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted and
marked. (FD)
8) An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed pursuant to Fire
Department regulations. (FD)
c. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Planning Department.
d. 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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7. The use shall comply with the following:
a. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers.
b. All repair work shall be conducted wholly within the building.
c. Only the uses described in the narrative shall be permitted.
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. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-55 and Variance No. 98-28 shall not become effective until the
ten (10) day appeal period has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 98-55 and Variance No. 98-28 shall become null and void unless
exercised within one (1) 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 98-55 and
Variance No. 98-28, 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. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW)
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 Building Department prior to occupying the
building.
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.
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10. Development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation of all
underground storage tanks. (FD)
11. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be
prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
12. 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 Planning Department within two (2) days of the
Zoning Administrator's action.
ITEM 3:TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14321 (REVISED)/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO.99-9 (CRYSTAL ISLAND)
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER: Sassounian and Partners, c/o Bijan Sassounian, 16373 Bolsa Chica
Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
REQUEST: To revise a previously approved tentative map for a seven (7) lot single
family residential subdivision on approximately 1.5 acres. The request
includes reduced street sections, a reduced lot frontage on one lot, and
the installation of a security gate system at the entry of the tract.
LOCATION: 800 feet northwest of the intersection of Adams Avenue and 17`' Street
(behind Huntington High School parking lot)
PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho
Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner; displayed site plans stating that the item is a modification of a
tentative tract map previously approved in 1992 and presently known as Crystal Island.
Staff recommended approval of the project with modified conditions as follows: Condition La to
reflect that the minimum street sections behind the security gate shall be 28' curb to curb, and the
street width may be less than 32' curb to curb to allow for on -street parking on one side of the street.
Staff stated no written or verbal comments were received.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mike Adams, P.O. Box 382, Newport Beach, a neighboring resident, addressed concerns regarding
the building setbacks, reviewed the conceptual layout and questioned the Public Works condition on
the entrance gate requiring the applicant to demonstrate the maneuverability of the moving van.
Bijan Sassounian, 16373 Bolsa Chica Street, the applicant, expressed a desire to work on the project
during the summer.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14321 (REVISED)/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-9
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 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14321 (REVISED
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 14321 (Revised) for a seven (7) lot single family residential subdivision
is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element designation of Low Density Residential on
the subject property, or other applicable provisions of the ZSO. The proposed single family
residential subdivision is a permitted use.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The project's density is
4.5 units per acre which is within the allowable density for Low Density Residential development
(max. 7 units per acre). The project site is relatively flat and is designed to be compatible with the
surrounding residential and institutional uses.
3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause serious health
problems or substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. The proposed project was evaluated under Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. 90-21 which identified all potential environmental impacts. As a result, the
project will comply with appropriate mitigation measures.
4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision unless alternative easements, for access or for use, will be provided. The subdivision
will provide all necessary easements and will not affect any existing easements.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-9:
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-9 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the
proposed seven (7) lot subdivision with reduced street sections, reduced lot frontage on Lot No. 5,
and an entry security gate system 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. With the conditions imposed, the reduced street section and landscaping
will be privately maintained. The reduced lot frontage is due to a unique lot configuration, but
will exceed the minimum 6,000 square foot lot size requirement. The residential project will be
protected with automatic fire sprinklers to mitigate emergency response impacts. The location
and design of the gate system will minimize impacts to the high school parking and circulation.
2. The proposed subdivision and security gate system will be compatible with surrounding uses.
The design and site layout of the tract and gate system will be compatible with the existing uses
and proposed fences and walls in the area. In addition, additional landscaping will be provided to
soften the street scene along the entire access road from 17"' Street to the residential development.
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3. The proposed subdivision and security gate system 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. With the conditions imposed, the entry system is designed with
sufficient queuing and turn -around areas as required by the City's Fire and Public Works
Departments.
4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. The
proposed security gate system is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Low
Density Residential on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals
and policies of the General Plan:
a. Provide for the development of new residential subdivisions that incorporate a diversity of
uses and are configured to establish a distinct sense of neighborhood and identity. (LU 9.3)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.14321 MEVISED):
1. The tentative map received and dated January 29, 1999, shall be the approved layout with the
following modifications:
a. The minimum street width behind the security gate shall be 28 feet from curb to curb
with curbs painted red and no parking on either side. The street width may be designed at
32 feet from curb to curb to allow for on -street parking on one (1) side of the street.
b. A left turn pocket on Veladare Circle shall be 200 feet in length with a 90 foot taper.
(PW)
c. The roadway width from the transition of the left turn pocket to the High School
driveway shall be 24 feet curb to curb and the curbs shall be painted red. (PW)
d. The cross section of Veladare Circle at 17`h Street shall be 12 feet, 10 feet, and 12 feet.
(PW)
e. There shall be an inverted cross gutter at the first turn north of 171h Street. (PW)
f. The roadway shall slope to one side at 4% crossfall (maximum). (PW)
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2. Prior to submittal of the final map for approval by the City Council, the following shall be
required:
a. At least 60 days before City Council action on the final map, CC&Rs shall be submitted to the
Planning Department and approved by the City Attorney. The CC&Rs shall reflect the
common driveway access easements, and maintenance of all walls and common landscape
areas by the Homeowners' Association. The CC&Rs must be in recordable form prior to
recordation of the map.
3. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the final map unless
otherwise stated. Bonding may be substituted for construction in accordance with the provisions
of the Subdivision Map Act. (PW)
a. The following shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach:
1. An easement over the private streets for Police and Fire Department access purposes.
2. The two (2) foot public utility easement as shown on said map.
3. The water system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans.
4. Access rights in, over, across, upon and through the private streets for the purpose of
maintaining, servicing, cleaning, repairing, and replacing the water system. (PW)
b. The sewer system and appurtenances shall be private from 17"' Street to the development.
(PW)
c. Hydrology and hydraulic studies shall be submitted for Public Works review and
approval and shall address the provisions of Chapter 222 of the Huntington Beach Zoning
and Subdivision Ordinance, including Section 222.1 OC. (PW)
d. All storm drain inlets in the street and school parking lot shall be grate type. (PW)
e. Veladare Circle shall be a private street from 17"' Street to the development. (PW)
f. A parking plan shall be provided showing position of driveways and available curbside
parking. Areas were curbside parking will not be allowed shall be signed and/or have
adjacent curbs painted red. (PW)
g. The center of the cul-de-sac shall be constructed of materials able to withstand the weight
of a fire truck/trash truck. (PW)
h. The Final Map shall be consistent with the approved tentative map. (PW)
i. The engineer or surveyor preparing the final map shall comply with Sections 7-9-330 and
7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision
Manual, Subarticle 18 for the following items:
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1. Tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the
County Surveyor.
2. Provide a digital -graphics file of said map. (PW)
j. All improvement securities (Faithful Performance, Labor & Material and Monument
Bonds) and Subdivision Agreement shall be posted with the Public Works Department
and approved as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
k. A Certificate of Insurance shall be filed with the Public Works Department and approved
as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
4. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. A detailed site plan, building elevations and fencing plans shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Department and Design Review Board (DRB).
b. 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).
c. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be approved and installed throughout pursuant to
Fire Department regulations. Shop drawings shall be submitted and approved by the Fire
Department prior to system installation. (FD)
d. Two (2) fire hydrants shall be installed prior to combustible construction. Prior to
installation, shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved
by the Fire Department. (FD)
e. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification No. 401. Any road
less than 32 feet in width is deemed a fire lane only; no parking shall be allowed on either
side. (FD)
f. Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. (FD)
g. Street names shall be approved by the Fire Department prior to use per City Specification No.
409. (FD)
h. 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. (FD)
i. The project will comply will all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title
17.04.085 and City Specification No. 429 for new construction within the methane gas
overlay districts. (FD)
j. 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
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subsurface vaults. Backflow prevention devices shall be prohibited in the front yard setback
and shall be screened from view. (Code Requirement)
k. 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.
1. 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.
5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed:
a. A grading plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the Department
of Public Works for review and approval. This plan shall also include an erosion and silt
control plan for all water runoff from the property during construction and site preparation
work. Final grades and elevations on the Grading Plan shall not vary by more than one foot
from the grades and elevations on the approved Tentative Map. (PW)
b. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered Soils Engineer. 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) (PW)
c. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be
prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer and made part of the CC&R's. (PW)
d. 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.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. The Final Map shall be accepted by the City Council, recorded with the Orange County
Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Department. (Code Requirement)
b. An interim parking and/or building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees,
customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent properties
will not be impacted by their location. The applicant shall obtain any necessary encroachment
permits from the Department of Public Works.
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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 (trunk greater than
10" in diameter) 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)
d. A reproducible mylar copy and a print of the recorded final map, along with digital
graphic files of the recorded map per the City of Huntington Beach "CAD Standards
Manual for Consultants" shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works. (PW)
e. The developer shall submit a separate utility plan for onsite water and sewer
improvements showing water line crossings. (PW)
7. 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.
8. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval of the first residential unit, the following
shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall work with the Huntington Beach Unified High School District to achieve
the parking lot reconfiguration required for this project. (PW)
b. Any proposed neighborhood identification or directional signage shall require separate City
approval.
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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d. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Planning Department.
e. Each proposed dwelling unit shall have a separate domestic meter and service, sized to meet
the minimum requirements set by the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Fire Code
(UFC). All meters shall be a touch read type. The domestic water service lateral size shall be
a minimum of one (1) inch. (PW)
f. Backflow devices shall be required for all dwelling units with fire sprinklers. Additionally, all
structures over two stories in height shall require a backflow device unless approved
otherwise by the Department of Public Works Water Division. (PW)
g. A decorative pavement band 10-15 feet in width shall be placed on Veladare Circle adjacent
to the right of way line, just north of 17"' Street. In addition, a decorative pavement band 10-
15 feet in width shall be placed across the access road near the security gate to delineate the
private access road from the school parking lot entry. (PW, PD, Ping)
h. The developer shall plant three (3) 36" box trees in the rear yard of Lots 6 and 7 (in addition
to front yard requirement) to help screen the school site. (PW)
i. The developer shall install private street lights along Veladare Circle per Public Works
Standards. (PW)
9. 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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-9:
1. The site plan and fence and gate elevations received and dated March 20, 1999 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The minimum street width behind the security gate shall be 28 feet from curb to curb with
curbs painted red and no parking on either side. The street width may be designed at 32 feet
from curb to curb to allow for on -street parking on one (1) side of the street.
b. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department that an
SU-30 delivery truck can turn around at the entry without use of the Huntington Beach High
School parking lot. (PW)
c. The gate opening system shall permit a second car in a queue to open the entry gate. (PW)
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2. Security gates shall be designed to comply with City Specification No. 403. (FD)
3. Fire lanes shall be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415. (FD)
4. The strobe -switch receiver for the automatic gate mechanism must be located at least eight (8)
feet above grade (FD)
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.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Tentative Tract Map No. 14321 (Revised) and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-9 shall not
become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed.
2. Tentative Tract Map No. 14321 (Revised) and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-9 shall become
null and void unless exercised within two (2) years 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 14321
(Revised) and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-9, 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. 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. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
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.
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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 $38.00 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 Planning Department 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, MAY 19, 1999 AT 1:30 PM.
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Herb Fauland
Zoning Administrator
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