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Home My WebLink About1999-09-15J MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room 13-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,1999 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren, Acting STAFF MEMBER: Sandra Thornton, Ricky Ramos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: Jerry Urner, Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association, brought to the attention of the Zoning Administrator the fact that a 6-foot high wall was newly constructed on top of a 2-foot high retaining wall at a property on Seawitch Lane without obtaining approval from the Zoning Administrator. Mary Beth Broeren, acting Zoning Administrator, advised Mr. Urner that the Zoning Code allows for a 6-foot high wall on top of a 2-foot high retaining wall without a conditional use permit in certain areas. Ms. Broeren and Mr. Urner discussed different cases in which this action would or would not be allowed. ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-14 (DE WOLFE RESIDENCE) APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: James and Adrienne DeWolfe, 16281 Tisbury Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To remodel an existing single family dwelling and construct an 800 square foot 2"d story addition and a 249 square foot 1 S` story addition. LOCATION: 16281 Tisbury Circle (west of Saybrook south of Edinger) PROJECT PLANNER: Sandra Thornton COASTAL STATUS: APPEALABLE Sandra Thornton, Staff Planner, displayed site plans stating the location of the project. Staff stated that the surrounding uses are all residential. The applicant is requesting to remodel an existing single-family dwelling and construct an 800 square foot 2nd story addition and a 249 square foot V story addition. Staff recommended approval of the project stating that the project will not impact public views or access to coastal resources. It meets all development regulations for low density residential zoning including building height, setbacks and site coverage. All necessary infrastructure is provided for the project. Staff stated that she has not received any comments regarding this project in response to the public hearing notice. Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that the homeowners' association had approved this project. Staff produced a stamped signed copy of the approval. Ms. Broeren and staff discussed the lot coverage calculation and confirmed that the numbers are below 50%. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Jerry Urner, Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association, stated that they had reviewed the plan and recommended approval. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren confirmed with the applicant that they had read the conditions of approval requiring the covenant that would restrict the use of the attic area. The applicant stated that they were prepared to comply with the conditions. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-14 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 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 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the addition will not increase the floor area by more than 50 percent or 2,500 square feet. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-14: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 99-14 for the development project, as proposed or as modified by conditions of approval, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. The project is an addition to an existing single family residence, which conforms to the General Plan Land Use designation of Residential Low Density. The project will not impact public views or access to coastal resources. 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 project meets all development regulations for the Low Density Residential zoning district, including building height, setbacks, and site coverage. ZA Minutes 09/15/99 2 (99ZM0915) 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 is provided for the project. 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 exist at the site. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-14: The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated August 24, 1999 shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. 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) 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). 3. Prior to issuance of building permit, the following shall be completed: a. The owner shall record a Covenant and Agreement with prior approval from the Building and Safety Department. The Covenant shall be recorded with the County Recorder and a copy of the recorded document shall be filed with the Building and Safety Department. This may be accomplished during the plan check process. The Covenant and Agreement will restrict the Attic area over the garage to Light Storage only (40 psf). (BD) 4. Prior to final building permit inspection and approval, the following shall be completed: a. 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. 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. ZA Minutes 09/15/99 3 (99ZM0915) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 99-14 shall not become effective until the ten day California Coastal Commission appeal period has elapsed. 2. Coastal Development Permit No. 99-14 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 Coastal Development Permit No. 99-14, 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. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. 6. 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. 7. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 8. 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: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-40 (OAK OVEN BARBECUE APPLICANT: Louis B. Gaydos, 21501 Brookhurst St., Suite D, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 PROPERTY OWNER: CBM, 1517 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 REQUEST: To permit the sale of beer and wine at the Oak Oven Barbecue. LOCATION: 21501 Brookhurst Street, Suite D (southwest corner of Brookhurst and Hamilton) PROJECT PLANNER: Sandra Thornton Sandra Thornton, Staff Planner, stated that the applicant has decided to do a parking study and is debating as to whether or not to add some additional items to his conditional use permit. Staff recommended continuation to a date uncertain. ZA Minutes,09/15/99 4 (99ZM0915) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-40 WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:40 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 AT 1:30 PM. Mary l8eth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes 09/15/99 5 (99ZM0915)