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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-07MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2001 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Wayne Carvalho, Ron Santos, Paul Da Veiga, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: October 10 and 17, 2001 Minutes were approved ORAL COMMUNICATION: None ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-36 (EL RANCHITO REAR PATIO) APPLICANT: Sergio Avila, 318 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: Bob Bolen, 322 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 ® REQUEST: To permit the permanent use of an existing 312 sq. ft. rear patio area for outdoor dining with alcoholic beverage sales. LOCATION: 318 Main Street (east side, between Olive and Orange Avenues) PROJECT PLANNER: Wayne Carvalho Wayne Carvalho, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff stated that one letter of opposition was received from a neighboring property owner. The letter cited disturbances that occurred when the previous owner operated a bar at the subject site. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that neither the Police Department nor Code Enforcement has received any calls, complaints or incompatibility issues concerning the existing establishment. Staff stated that the only Code Enforcement issue concerned a non -permitted banner. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Sergio Avila, 318 Main Street, Huntington Beach, applicant, presented a letter of recommendation from a neighboring property owner, and questioned the time as set forth in Condition No. 3.b. Mr. Avila requested that the time be extended to 12:00 PM. ® Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, and staff discussed Condition No. 3.b. Staff advised that the condition was recommended by the Police Department. Mike Adams, P.O. Box 382, Huntington Beach, representing the applicant stated that the 10:00 PM curfew was the result of activity taking place under the previous ownership of the subject site. Mr. Adams stated that there is a City provision for outdoor dining and alcohol, provided there is compliance with all regulations, which they intend to do. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren, staff' and the applicant discussed the restrictions imposed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Ms. Broeren stated that she understands the Police Department's concerns since the clientele after 10:00 PM will change from that of a family environment. Ms. Broeren asked staff to delete Condition No. 3.b, and to include a new condition requiring a six-month review with public notification as follows: 4. A review of the use shall be conducted by staff with public hearing within six (6) months (May 2002) to verify compliance with all conditions of approval including alcohol service in the outdoor patio area, and with applicable Chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-36 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 APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-36: Conditional Use Permit No. 01-36 for the establishment and permanent use of a 312 sq. ft. rear patio area with alcoholic beverage sales 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, surrounding uses will not be impacted by the continued use of the rear patio. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses as the existing restaurant is surrounded by retail establishments. The existing patio is located at the rear of the building and is fully enclosed by an eight foot high wood fence. The color and design of the patio enclosure is compatible with the existing building. 3. The proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 01-36 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. In addition, any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. The rear patio conforms to all setback and height requirements and is consistent with the Downtown Parking Master Plan. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 2 (O1Zm1107) 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 Mixed Use on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. Require that mixed -use developments be designed to mitigate potential conflicts between the commercial and residential uses. (LU 11.1.5) b. Require the incorporation of adequate on site open space and recreational facilities to serve the needs of the residents. (LU 11.1.4) 5. 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 proposed use is a minor modification to the existing operation of a restaurant. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-36: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 5, 2001 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the following shall be completed: a. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification ® 428. (FD) b. Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards found in City Specification No. 424. (FD) c. Exit signs and exit path markings will be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. (FD) d. A Fire Protection Plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department in compliance with City Specification No. 426. (FD) e. The building manager shall be responsible for fire safety system, including keeping required exits and aisles free from obstructions. (FD) f. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. g. A Code Enforcement Fee shall be submitted to the Planning Department and shall be calculated based on 312 square feet of outdoor dining area. 3. The use shall comply with the following: ® a. Hours of operation and alcohol service within the rear outdoor dining area shall be limited to 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight daily. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 3 (01zm1107) b. Tables and chairs shall not obstruct required exits. c. The doors between the existing establishment and the outdoor patio shall remain closed at all 40 times during live performances or amplified music with the existing establishment. d. All conditions of the Entertainment Permit as approved by the Police Department. e. The doors between the outdoor patio area and the parking lot shall be utilized for emergency existing purposes or vendor deliveries only. No entry to the establishment shall be permitted from the rear patio doors. f. 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. g. No outdoor live performances or amplified music shall be permitted as part of the outdoor patio. h. Prior to the sale of alcoholic beverages, 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. 4. A review of the use shall be conducted by staff with public hearing within six (6) months (May • 2002) to verify compliance with all conditions of approval including alcohol service in the outdoor patio area, and with applicable Chapters of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 6. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 01-36 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 01-36 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of • the date of final approval which is November 7, 2002 or such extension of time as may be ZA Minutes 11/07/01 4 (Olzm1107) 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. 01-36, 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 Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 5. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 6. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43.00 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. 7. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (PW) 8. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for new construction in the Downtown Specific Plan (SP-5) area, a Downtown Specific Plan fee shall be paid. 9. All permanent, temporary, or promotional signs shall conform to Chapter 233 of the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, changing sign faces, or installing promotional signs, applicable permit(s) shall be obtained from the Planning Department. Violations of this ordinance requirement may result in permit revocation, recovery of code enforcement costs, and removal of installed signs. 10. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 11. A Certificate of Occupancy must be approved by the Planning Department and issued by the Building and Safety Department for permanent use of the rear patio. 12. Live entertainment is not permitted unless a conditional use permit for this specific use is reviewed and approved. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 5 (O1zm1107) ITEM 2: SITE PLAN RiEVIEEW NO. 01-02NARIANCE NO. 01-14/M1TIGATIED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 01-07 (SPRINGDALE RIESIERY01M APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: City of Huntington Beach, Attention: Tom Rulla, Department of Public Works, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: To permit: a) the construction of a nine -million gallon municipal water reservoir. The project includes site improvements and the coordination of new utility connections to the existing City of Huntington Beach Peck Reservoir; b) a variance from landscaping requirements along the side (south) and rear (west) property lines and a deviation to the maximum lot coverage (61 % in lieu of 60%) pursuant to the provisions of the McDonnell Centre Specific Plan. The Mitigated Negative Declaration analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. LOCATION: 14561 Springdale Street (west side of Springdale Street, approximately 2,000 feet north ofBolsa Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Ron Santos Ron Santos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff stated that letters of concern were received from the City's Environmental Board and the County of Orange. The applicant prepared adequate responses to each of the issues stated in the letters so no significant impacts should result that are not addressed through mitigation measures or otherwise. Staff stated that no other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Staff recommended adding a condition of approval for mitigation measures as incorporated in a revised notice of action letter as follows: 3. e. The structural design of the reservoir needs to mitigate the affects of site ground conditions in conjunction with seismic activity. The reservoir shall be designed to overcome strong ground shaking and the effects of liquefaction using a 2-tier level of seismic analysis and design for earthquakes with a 10% chance of exceedance in 50 years and 10% chance of exceedance in 100 years. (Mitigation Measure) Staff presented and recommended the addition of a mitigation monitoring program to ensure that mitigation measures are incorporated at the appropriate times and verified by staff. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report including staffs recommended revisions as stated above. Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, and staff reviewed the fagade renderings for the architecture along the street. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 6 (0lzml 107) ® THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Steve Thomson, 7601 Clay Avenue, neighboring property owner, inquired into the landscaping and treatment along his property line. Mr. Thomson approached and reviewed the elevations. A discussion ensued with staff addressing Mr. Thomson's concerns. 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 with the findings and conditions and with staffs recommended revised conditions of approval incorporating mitigation measures as follows: 3.e The structural design of the reservoir needs to mitigate the affects of site ground conditions in conjunction with seismic activity. The reservoir shall be designed to overcome strong ground shaking and the effects of liquefaction using a 2-tier level of seismic analysis and design for earthquakes with a 10% chance of exceedance in 50 years and 10% chance of exceedance in 100 years. (Mitigation Measure) 4.b The applicant shall submit and have approved a noise mitigation plan to the Department of Public Works that will reduce or mitigate short-term noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive receptors. The plan shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance and shall include, but not be limited to: (Mitigation Measure) 1) A criteria of acceptable noise levels based on type and length of exposure to construction noise levels. 2) Physical reduction measures such as temporary noise barriers that provide separation between the source and the receptor. 3) Mitigation measures such as restrictions on the time of construction of activities resulting in high noise level. c. The contractor shall produce evidence acceptable to the City Engineer that: (Mitigation Measure) 1) All grading and construction vehicles and equipment fixed or mobile, shall be equipped andmaintained with effective muffler systems that use state of the art noise attenuation. 2) Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive noise receptors. 3) All operations shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance. 5. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to: (PW) a. All haul trucks shall arrive at the site no earlier than 8:00 a.m. or leave the site no later than 5:00 p.m., and shall be limited to Monday through Friday only. ® b. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 7 (O1zm1107) c. Comply with appropriate sections of AQIM Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. � • d. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site. e. Remediation operations, if required, shall be performed in stages concentrating in single areas at a time to minimize the impact of fugitive dust and noise on the surrounding areas. f. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation, equipment engines shall be maintained in proper tune. (Mitigation Measure) g. After clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Wet the area down, sufficient enough to form a crust on the surface with repeated soakings, as necessary, to maintain the crust and prevent dust pick up by the wind. 2) Spread soil binders; 3) Implement street sweeping as necessary. h. During construction: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site. 2) Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. 3) Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment. 4) Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days. 5) Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. i. During grading and construction, the contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the following: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Require a phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions. 2) Schedule activities to minimize the amount of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. 3) Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or are expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days). 4) Require the planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction sites and super pads if construction is not anticipated within one month. 5) Install vehicle wheel -washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites. 6) Wash off trucks leaving site. 7) Require all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose substances and building materials to be covered, or to maintain a minimum freeboard of two feet between the top of the load and the top of the truck bed sides. 8) Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm water especially on super pads. 9) Require enclosures or chemical stabilization of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other • aggregate materials. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 8 (01=1107) j. During grading and construction, the contractor shall be responsible for: (Mitigation ® Measure) 1) Assuring that vehicle movement on any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds exceed 15 mph. 2) The paving of all access aprons to the project site and the maintenance of the paving. 3) Assuring that construction vehicles be equipped with proper emission control equipment to substantially reduce emissions. k. All construction traffic shall follow a City of Huntington Beach approved haul route plan to mitigate the increased load. (Mitigation Measure) SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 01-02NARIANCE NO. 01-14/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 01-07 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 APPROVAL - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 01-07: 1. The Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 01-07 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and available for a public comment period of thirty (30) days. Comments received during the comment period were considered by the Zoning Administrator prior to action on the Negative Declaration, Site Plan Review No. 01-02 and Variance No. 01-14. 2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment will occur. 3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Zoning Administrator that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Site Plan Review No. 01-02 and Variance No. 01-14, will have a significant effect on the environment. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 01-02: 1. Site plan review No. 01-02 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a nine -million gallon concrete potable water reservoir, improvements to an undeveloped lot and the coordination of new utility connections to the existing City of Huntington Beach Peck Reservoir located on the same site, with a deviation from maximum lot coverage and minimum landscaping, 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. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment will occur. The proposed project will ® provide site landscaping in excess of that required by the City outside of the McDonnell Centre Specific Plan area. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 9 (O1=1107) 2. The proposed project will be compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed reservoir is bounded on three sides (north, south and west) by industrially zoned and developed properties, • with similar or more intense land uses. Residentially zoned properties located to the east will be buffered from the proposed use by an 80 foot wide landscaped setback, Springdale Street, an arterial roadway with a 100 foot wide right-of-way, and existing block wall fencing. Construction and operation of the facility will not, as mitigated by conditions of approval, generate significant levels of traffic, noise, odors or other impacts. The proposed project will maintain compatibility with surrounding uses, despite the one percent deviation to maximum lot coverage, by providing a development intensity (.61 FAR) and building height (17 feet) significantly below that permitted in the zone (.75 FAR and 50 feet respectively). 3. The proposed water reservoir and associated site improvement will comply with the provisions of the McDonnell Centre Specific Plan and applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, except for variances to landscape standards and a deviation to maximum lot coverage approved concurrently. 4. The granting of the site plan approval will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of I-F2A-d (Industrial - .75 maximum floor area ratio — Design Overlay) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: Goal U 1: Provide a water supply system which is able to meet the projected water demands; upgrade deficient systems and expand water treatment, supply, and distribution facilities. Objective U 1.1.6: Provide for the construction of necessary pump and storage facilities to • ensure adequate water supply, and proper water system balance. The proposed reservoir will provide the City of Huntington Beach with 9 mil. gallons of emergency water storage capacity. The additional storage capacity will allow the system to operate longer during emergency conditions and will provide flexibility to the existing reservoir system for possible maintenance issues. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - VARIANCE NO. 01-14: The granting of Variance No. 01-14 for zero landscaping along the side (south) and rear (west) property lines in lieu of the required planter width of five feet and the reduction of total site landscaping to 8.6% in lieu of 10% will nbt constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zone classification. The City previously granted a similar variance to the property located contiguously to the west, which allowed for zero landscaping along the shared property line. Moreover, the proposed project presents unique development constraints, due to the design and configuration of the structure and the functional needs of the facility, which are not applicable to other properties in the vicinity. 2. Because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, location and 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 identical zone classification. Surrounding conditions, property shape, and efficient design control the site layout. • Since the proposed Reservoir must work hydraulically with Peck Reservoir, the proposed reservoir must have the same overflow and invert elevations. These elevations fix the overflow elevation of the reservoir to 35.94 feet and the floor elevation to 12.27 feet. The 9 mil. gallons of storage is ZA Minutes 11/07/01 10 (01zm1107) then based on manipulating the surface area of the reservoir within the site constraints. The required maintenance and access roads coupled with the location of the reservoir result in space limitations that necessitate the elimination of landscaping along the south property line. 3. The granting of a variance is necessary to preserve the enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. A variance is requested to eliminate the landscaping along the west property line in order to site a future City water well. The well would be sited to provided a minimum distance between the structures as well as the property line. This arrangement is necessary to enable the well to share the site with the proposed reservoir but precludes the provision of landscaping along the west property line. The proposed variance serves the City of Huntington Beach, including other properties within the same zoning designation, by providing necessary emergency water storage at the lowest cost and most efficient design. 4. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the same zone classification. The existing industrial site to the south has a landscape buffer located along the north property line. This landscaping offsets the effects of eliminating the landscaping along the project site's south property line. The property immediately to the west consists of tractor -trailer loading areas and no windows facing the reservoir site. The property to the south is developed with industrial buildings which do not have windows facing the reservoir site. The project site will not be staffed (except as necessary for periodic maintenance) or accessible to the general public. Consequently, additional landscaping in not necessary for aesthetic purposes. 5. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of I-172A-d (Industrial - .75 maximum floor area ratio — Design Overlay) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals the General Plan: Objective U 1.1: Maintain a system of water supply distribution facilities capable of meeting existing and future daily and peak demands, including fire flow requirements in a timely and cost efficient manner. The granting of the proposed variance will allow construction of a water supply distribution facility serving existing and future demands in a cost efficient manner by facilitating the most cost efficient site design and structure configuration. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 01-07/ SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 01-02/ VARIANCE NO. 01-14: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated August 22, 2001 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) b. 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. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 11 (01=1107) 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) c. Depict the location of all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailboxes (as approved by the United States Postal Service), 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. d. 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 issuance of grading permits, the following shall be completed: (PW) a. A Grading Plan, prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The following public improvements shall be shown on the plan: 1) Street lighting along the Springdale Street frontage. 2) The driveway on Springdale Street shall be ADA compliant per City Standard Plan No. 211. 0 3) The existing 3/4-inch domestic water meter serving the Peck Reservoir site shall be replaced with a touch -read meter. The new domestic water meter shall be installed per Water Division standards, and sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code (CPC). 4) The existing domestic water service serving the Peck Reservoir site may potentially be utilized to serve the proposed site if it is of adequate size, conforms to current standards, and is in working condition as determined by the Water Division. If a new domestic water service is required, the existing service shall be abandoned per Water Division standards. The new domestic water service shall be installed per Water Division standards and sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code. The water service shall be a minimum of 2-inches in size. 5) The existing irrigation water service and/or meter serving the Peck Reservoir site may potentially be utilized to serve the proposed site if it is of adequate size, conforms to current standards, and is in working condition as determined by the Water Division. If a new irrigation water service and/or meter is required, the existing service and/or meter shall be abandoned per Water Division standards. The new irrigation water service and/or meter shall be installed per Water Division standards and sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code. The water service shall be a minimum of 2-inches in size. 6) The backflow protection device on both the existing domestic service and the existing irrigation service shall be removed and replaced with backflow protection devices that conform to the current Water Division standards. ZA Nvlinutes 11/07/01 12 (01=1107) 7) Fire protection for the proposed project can be provided from the existing 12-inch looped water main in the Peck Reservoir site, provided the existing water main is of adequate size ® to meet the minimum fire flow requirement set by the Uniform Fire Code. b. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. "Best Management Practices" shall be identified and incorporated into the design. Pollution control facilities shall be designed to handle runoff from an 85"' percentile storm event. c. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a registered engineer. This analysis shall include on -site soil sampling and laboratory testing of materials to provide detailed recommendations for grading, chemical and fill properties, retaining walls, streets, and utilities. d. If soil remediation is required, a remediation plan shall be submitted to the Planning, Public Works and Fire Departments for review and approval in accordance with City Specifications No. 431-92 and the conditions of approval. The plan shall include methods to minimize remediation-related impacts on the surrounding properties; details on how all drainage associated with the remediation efforts shall be retained on site and no wastes or pollutants shall escape the site; and shall also identify wind barriers around remediation equipment. e. The name and phone number of an on -site field supervisor hired by the developer shall be submitted to the Departments of Planning and Public Works. In addition, clearly visible signs shall be posted on the perimeter of the site every 250 feet indicating who shall be contacted for information regarding this development and any construction/grading-related concerns. This contact person shall be available immediately to address any concerns or issues raised by adjacent property owners during the construction activity. He/She shall be responsible for • ensuring compliance with the conditions herein, specifically, grading activities, truck routes, construction hours, noise, etc. Signs shall include the applicant's contact number, City contact (Construction Manager (714) 536-5431) regarding grading and construction activities, and "1- 800-CUTSMOG" in the event there are concerns regarding fugitive dust and compliance with AQMD Rule No. 403. f. The applicant shall notify all property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property of a tentative grading schedule at least 30 days prior to such grading. g. The developer shall coordinate the development of a truck haul route with the Department of Public Works if the import or export of material is required. This plan shall include the approximate number of truck trips and the proposed truck haul routes. It shall specify the hours in which transport activities can occur and methods to mitigate construction -related impacts to adjacent residents. These plans must be submitted for approval to the Department of Public Works. h. The applicant's grading/erosion control plan shall abide by the provisions of AQMD's Rule 403 as related to fugitive dust control. 3. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed: a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on one of the first three pages of all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing) and shall be referenced in the sheet index. The ® minimum font size utilized for printed text shall be 12 point. b. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD) ZA Minutes 11/07/01 13 (01=1107) 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, and chemical and fill properties of underground items including buried pipe and concrete and the protection thereof. (Code Requirement) d. An engineering geologist shall be engaged to submit a report indicating the ground surface acceleration from earth movement for the subject property. All structures within this development shall be constructed in compliance with the g-factors as indicated by the geologist's report. Calculations for footings and structural members to withstand anticipated g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits. (Code Requirement) e. The structural design of the reservoir needs to mitigate the affects of site ground conditions in conjunction with seismic activity. The reservoir shall be designed to overcome strong ground shaking and the effects of liquefaction using a 2-tier level of seismic analysis and design for earthquakes with a 10% chance of exceedance in 50 years and 10% chance of exceedance in 100 years. (Mitigation Measure) 4. Prior to issuance of building permits: a. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval by the Park, Tree and Landscape Division. The Developer shall submit irrigation demands to ensure proper irrigation service sizing. (PW) b. The applicant shall submit and have approved a noise mitigation plan to the Department of • Public Works that will reduce or mitigate short-term noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive receptors. The plan shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance and shall include, but not be limited to: (Mitigation Measure) 1) A criteria of acceptable noise levels based on type and length of exposure to construction noise levels. 2) Physical reduction measures such as temporary noise barriers that provide separation between the source and the receptor. 3) Mitigation measures such as restrictions on the time of construction of activities resulting in high noise level. The contractor shall produce evidence acceptable to the City Engineer that: (Mitigation Measure) 1) All grading and construction vehicles and equipment fixed or mobile, shall be equipped andmaintained with effective muffler systems that use state of the art noise attenuation. 2) Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practicable from sensitive noise receptors. 3) All operations shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance. • ZA Minutes 11/07/01 14 (01zm1107) S. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to: (PW) a. All haul trucks shall arrive at the site no earlier than 8:00 a.m. or leave the site no later than 5:00 p.m., and shall be limited to Monday through Friday only. b. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. c. Comply with appropriate sections of AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. d. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site. e. Remediation operations, if required, shall be performed in stages concentrating in single areas at a time to minimize the impact of fugitive dust and noise on the surrounding areas. f. During clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation, equipment engines shall be maintained in proper tune. (Mitigation Measure) g. After clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Wet the area down, sufficient enough to form a crust on the surface with repeated soakings, as necessary, to maintain the crust and prevent dust pick up by the wind. 2) Spread soil binders; • 3) Implement street sweeping as necessary. i. During construction: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site. 2) Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. 3) Use low sulfur fuel (.05% by weight) for construction equipment. 4) Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days. 5) Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts. i. During grading and construction, the contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the following: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Require a phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions. 2) Schedule activities to minimize the amount of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods. 3) Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or are expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days). 4) Require the planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction sites and super pads if construction is not anticipated within one month. ® 5) Install vehicle wheel -washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites. 6) Wash off trucks leaving site. ZA Minutes 11/07/01 15 (O1zm1107) 7) Require all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose substances and building materials to be covered, or to maintain a minimum freeboard of two feet between the top of the load and the top of the truck bed sides. 0 8) Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm water especially on super pads. 9) Require enclosures or chemical stabilization of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other aggregate materials. During grading and construction, the contractor shall be responsible for: (Mitigation Measure) 1) Assuring that vehicle movement on any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds exceed 15 mph. 2) The paving of all access aprons to the project site and the maintenance of the paving. 3) Assuring that construction vehicles be equipped with proper emission control equipment to substantially reduce emissions. k. All construction traffic shall follow a City of Huntington Beach approved haul route plan to mitigate the increased load. (Mitigation Measure) 6. The final building permit(s) and commencement of use cannot be approved until the following has been completed: a. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including landscaping. . b. Fire extinguishers shall be installed and located in areas to comply with Huntington Beach Fire Code Standards found in City Specification No. 424. (FD) c. Fire lanes shall be designated and posted to comply with City Specification No. 415. (FD) d. Address numbers will be installed on all structures to comply with City Specification No. 428. (FD) e. Exit signs and exit path markings shall be provided in compliance with the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. (FD) f. Fire hydrants shall be provided in number and at locations specified by the Fire Department, before combustible construction begins. Prior to installation, shop drawings indicating hydrant locations and Fire Department connections shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire Department. The project requires approximately three hydrants. , (City Specification No. 407) The hydrant located along Springdale Street shall be relocated on the plan. (FD) g. Security Gates shall be designed to comply with City Specification No. 403. (FD) h. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification No. 401. A Circulation Plan with dimensions of all access roads shall be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Department. (FD) All hazardous materials storage areas must comply with Article 80 of the Huntington Beach • Fire Code. An update of the Basic Emergency Plan must be submitted to the Fire Department. (FD) ZA Minutes 11/07/01 16 (O1zm1107) j. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. k. 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. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. 2. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the public right-of-way. (PW) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:53 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2001 AT 1:30 PM. Ma Bet Broeren Zoning Administrator 0 :rmk E ZA Minutes 11/07/01 17 (01=1107)