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Home My WebLink About1999-11-17MINI JTE S HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-6 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1999 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Sandra Thornton, Jane James, Ricky Ramos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: None ORAL COMMUNICATION: None Item 3 was moved to the end of the agenda. Please note the Minutes will reflect actions taken in their original order. ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-54 (PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS FACILITY)(CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER 3, 1999 MEETING) APPLICANT: Pacific Bell Wireless, 2521 Michelle Avenue, Tustin, CA 92679 PROPERTY OWNER: Southern California Edison, P.O. Box 800, 2244 Walnut Grove, Rosemead, CA 91770 REQUEST: To permit the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility mounted to an existing Southern California Edison tower as well as equipment cabinets located at the base of the Edison Tower. LOCATION: 9300 block of Hamilton Avenue (on Edison easement, north of Hamilton between Magnolia and Bushard) PROJECT PLANNER: Sandra Thornton Sandra Thornton, Staff Planner, stated that a letter was received from the applicant requesting a withdrawal of the application. Ms. Broeren, Zoning Administrator, accepted the request to withdraw. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-54 WAS WITHDRAWN AT THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST. ITEM 2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO._99-41/SIGN CODE EXCEPTION NO.99-7 (MC DONALD'S) APPLICANT: Hogle-Ireland, 5 Corporate Park, #160, Irvine, CA 92606 PROPERTY OWNER: Seacliff Village, LLC, 655 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789 REQUEST: To construct a 4,680 square foot McDonald's Restaurant, including a 1,352 square foot enclosed play area and drive -through. A sign code exception is requested to allow a total of 178 square feet of wall signage in lieu of the maximum wall sign area of 150 square feet. LOCATION: 19350 Goldenwest Street (Seacliff Village Shopping Center, northeast corner of Goldenwest Street and Yorktown Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Joe Thompson Ricky Ramos, Staff Planner, spoke in lieu of Joe Thompson, Project Planner, and requested a continuance to allow more time to prepare the staff report. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Roe, 19382 Surfdale Lane, representing the Huntington Seacliff Homeowner's Association, spoke in opposition to any signage increase. Anjanette Ward, 19422 Summer Breeze Lane, neighboring property owner, expressed concerns over loud noise from the speaker boxes, increased signage, hours of operation, and placement of the playground. Ms. Ward agreed to meet with staff. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN. Ms. Broeren, Zoning Administrator, stated that she was going to continue the item. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-41/SIGN CODE EXCEPTION NO.99-7 WAS CONTINUED TO THE DECEMBER 1,1999 MEETING ITEM 3• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-62 (AIRTOUCH CELLULAR FACILIT)) APPLICANT: John Koos, 357 Van Ness Way, Suite 150, Torrance, CA 90501 PROPERTY OWNER: Everett John DeLaura, 5142 Bolsa Avenue, Suite 101, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To permit the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility which exceeds the height limit (60 feet in lieu of 40 feet) in an existing industrial center. LOCATION: 5152 Bolsa Avenue (on Bolsa Avenue, east of Bolsa Chica) PROJECT PLANNER: Sandra Thornton ZA Minutes—11/17/99 2 (99ZM1117) Sandra Thornton, Staff Planner, displayed site plans stating that the Zoning designation of the project is Limited Industrial, the General Plan is Industrial and the subject site is surrounded by an industrial center. Staff stated that one telephone call was received regarding the project to which staff faxed a set of plans, and no further communication was received. Staff recommended approval of the project. Ms. Broeren, Zoning Administrator, and staff reviewed and discussed the photographs of the monopole. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Koose, 357 Van Ness Way, Torrance, the applicant, concurred with the proposed conditions of approval and presented reasons as to why a slim -line pole would be used. Ms. Broeren and staff reviewed the plans and discussed the parking location and parking requirements. 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 item. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-62 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 project is considered a minor alteration of an existing facility. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-62: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-62 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the wireless telecommunications facility consisting of one 60 foot high monopole which will exceed the height limit of 40 feet 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 monopole will be located in an industrial district at the rear of an industrial building and is a slimline monopole which is designed to minimize visual impacts to the neighboring businesses. There are no nearby residences that will be affected. ZA Minutes — 11/17/99 3 (99ZM1117) 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the monopole will be located at the rear of an industrial center to minimize visual impacts to businesses and employees. The monopole will be designed as a slimline monopole which will reduce its bulk and visual effect. 3. The proposed conditional use permit 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 HBZSO allows wireless telecommunications facilities to exceed the maximum height limit by a conditional use permit. 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. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-62: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 8, 1999 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 all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing) and shall be referenced in the index. b. Please include the following issues in the design of your project: (BD) • Type of construction of all buildings need to be stated. • Occupancy classification of all areas needs to be stated. c. Provide Building Code Analysis on the plans to show compliance with Uniform Building Code 1997 edition for: (BD) • Occupancy requirements (Chapter 3) • Allowable Area (Chapter 5) • Exiting (Chapter 10) 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Fire lanes shall be designated and posted to comply with City Specification 415 (FD). b. The fire access road shall be a minimum of 24 feet wide. The minimum must be provided in compliance with City Specification 401. Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of the access road that serves this area. "No parking" signs conforming to City Specification 415 ZA Minutes—11/17/99 4 (99ZM1117) must be installed on buildings located on the west side of the driveway to prohibit parking in the fire lane. (FD) 4. 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. 5. The use shall comply with the following: a. Service roads and fire access lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted, marked, and maintained. If fire lane violations occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses incurred. (FD) 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 REQUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-62 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-62 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 99-62, 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. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Department, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 5. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. ZA Minutes — 11/17/99 5 (99ZM1117) 6. 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 Coun of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. ITEM 4: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-18 (ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT) APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Kathy Millea, Orange County Sanitation District, P.O. Box 8127, Fountain Valley, CA 92728-8127 REQUEST: To permit construction of a new waste water process (solids storage and truck loading) facility at the Orange County Sanitation District. The new facility will consist of a truck loading area and two storage towers, each tower with a diameter of 30 feet and a height of 48 feet. The new facility will replace the existing facility constructed in 1981. LOCATION: 22212 Brookhurst Street (east side of Brookhurst, north of Pacific Coast Highway) PROJECT PLANNER: Jane James Jane James, Staff Planner, stated that she is recommending a continuance at the request of the applicant, and to allow time for staff to address the applicant's questions concerning the conditions of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. John Scott, 22032 Capistrano Lane, Southeast Huntington Beach Neighborhood Association, expressed concerns over enforcement of the conditions, the times in which construction would be allowed, and stated that, after meeting with the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), they now support the project. Kathy Millea, OCSD, the applicant indicated that the hours of construction are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday in extreme conditions. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED OPEN. Ms. Broeren, Zoning Administrator, stated that she would continue the item. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-18 WAS CONTINUED TO THE DECEMBER 1,1999 MEETING. ZA Minutes—11/17/99 6 (99ZM1117) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:47 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1999 AT 1:30 PM. Maty 9 t i Broeren Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes — 11/17/99 7 (99ZM1117)