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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren
STAFF MEMBER: Amy Wolfe, Ricky Ramos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording
secretary)
MINUTES: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 1998
September 2 and 9, 1998 Minutes were approved
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-12 (HONEYBAKED CAFE)
APPLICANT: Richard Gore, 29 Musick, Irvine, CA 92618
PROPERTY OWNER: Honey Baked Ham Limited Partnership, Craig Martin, 29 Musick,
Irvine, CA 92618
REQUEST: To permit the sale of alcohol (beer and wine) in an existing 1,300
square foot restaurant.
LOCATION: 19022 Beach Boulevard (east side of Beach Boulevard, approximately
150 feet south of Garfield Avenue)
PROJECT PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
Amy Wolfe, Staff Planner, stated the purpose and location of the request. Staff recommended
approval of the request based on the findings and conditions as outlined in the staff report. Staff
stated that no written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification.
Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that the use shall comply with those
conditions as specified by the Police Department.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-12 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 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of the operation and minor
alteration of existing facilities involving no expansion of use.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-12:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-12 for the addition of alcohol sales in an existing 1,300 square
foot restaurant 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
project site is an existing tenant suite in an established commercial center and no exterior
alterations are proposed that would impact the area.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the restaurant with
alcohol sales is consistent with the character of the established commercial center where it will be
located. It will be buffered from surrounding uses by adequate setbacks. Alcohol sales will be in
conjunction with food sales.
3. The proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 00-12 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 sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed with 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 Commercial General on the subject property
which permits eating and drinking establishments. In addition, it is consistent with the following
goals and policies of the General Plan:
a. Achieve the development of a range of commercial uses. (Goal LU 10)
b. Accommodate the development of neighborhood, community, regional, office, and visitor -
serving commercial uses in areas designated on the Land Use Plan Map. (Policy LU 10.1.1)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.00-12:
1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated February 23, 2000, shall be the
conceptually approved layout.
2. Prior to commencement of alcohol sales all improvements to the property shall be completed in
accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
a. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire
Code Standards. (FD)
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b. Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification No. 428. The size of
the numbers will be sized a minimum of six (6) inches with a brush stroke of one and one-
half (1-1/2) inches. (FD)
c. Exit signs and exit path markings shall be provided in compliance with the Huntington
Beach Fire Code and the California Administrative Code, Title 24. Install occupant load
signs for less than 50. Exit ways and paths must be maintained and signs installed at exit
doors. (FD)
d. A copy of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) license, along with any special
conditions imposed by the ABC, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for the file.
Any conditions that are more restrictive than those set forth in this approval shall be adhered
to.
3. The use shall comply with the following:
a. Sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only between the
hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 PM each day of the week. (PD)
b. There shall be no bar or lounge area upon the licensed premises maintained for the purpose of
sales, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages directly to patrons for consumption.
(PD)
c. No "happy hour" type of reduced price alcoholic beverage promotion shall be allowed. (PD)
d. At all times when the premises are open for business the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be
made only in conjunction with the sale of food to the person ordering the beverage. (PD)
e. The quarterly gross sales of alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the gross sales of food
during the same period. The licensee shall at all times maintain records which reflect
separately the gross sale of food and the gross sales of alcoholic beverages of the licensed
business. Said records shall be kept on less frequently than on a quarterly basis and shall be
made available to the State Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control on demand. (PD)
f. There shall be no live entertainment of any type, including but not limited to live music, disc
jockey, karaoke, topless entertainment, male or female performers or fashion shows. (PD)
g. The rear door(s) shall be kept closed at all times during the operation of the premises except in
cases of emergency and to permit deliveries. Said door(s) not to consist solely of a screen or
ventilated security door. Deliveries and trash dumping will be restricted between 8:00 AM
and 8:00 PM. (PD)
h. There shall be no patron dancing permitted on the premises at any time. (PD)
i. There shall be no exterior advertising or sign of any kind or type, including advertising
directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic
beverages or signs that are clearly visible to the exterior. (PD)
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j. Any patio sale/ service of alcoholic beverage shall be limited to sale/ service by waiter/
waitress. (PD)
4. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by
the Planning Department.
5. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The
Planning Director shall be notified in writing of any changes to the site plan, elevations and floor
plans are proposed as a result of any future 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. 00-12 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal
period has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 00-12 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. 00-12,
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.
5. 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.
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 gounty
of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the Zoning
Administrator's action.
7. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with the
HBZSO. Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with the Departments of
Planning and Public Works for Code requirements. Substantial changes may require approval
by the Planning Commission.
8. All signs shall conform to the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign
faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Planning Department.
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The Planning Department will perform a comprehensive plan check relating to all Municipal Code
requirements upon submittal of your completed structural drawings.
Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator reviews the conceptual plan as a basic request for
entitlement of the use applied for in relation to the vicinity in which it is proposed. The conceptual
plan should not be construed as a precise plan reflecting conformance to all Code requirements.
It is recommended that you immediately pursue completion of the Conditions of Approval and
address all requirements of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code in order to expedite the processing
of your total application.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:38 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO
THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2000 AT 1:30 PM.
AMarBeth roeren
Zoning Administrator
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