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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-17® MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-S - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Ron Santos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: NONE ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.01-102/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-10 (SAV-ON — CONTINUED FROM THE JULY 3, 2002 MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN) APPLICANT: Timothy Reeves, Reeves Associates, 625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 190, South Pasadena, CA 91030 PROPERTY OWNER: Wilbur W. Lorbeer, 5320 E. 2nd Street, Suite 9, Long Beach, CA 90803 REQUEST: TPM: To combine three parcels into one 56,595 sq. ft. parcel. CUP: To construct a 13,272 sq. ft. Sav-On Drug store with drive - through and 19% compact parking. LOCATION: 16961 Bolsa Chica Street (northwest corner of Bolsa Chica Street and Warner Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Ron Santos Ron Santos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans, elevations and photographs stating the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 01-102 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. Staff recommended denial of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 01-10 based upon the findings as outlined in the staff report. 40 Staff presented alternative findings and conditions of approval for the CUP. Staff stated that one call was received in support of the proposed project from an adjacent health care related business and a letter was received from Exxon -Mobil Oil Corporation addressing the remediation that is taking place at the proposed site. No other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, and staff reviewed the plans and discussed the suggested findings for denial for the CUP. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mac Lindsey, 16961 Bolsa Chica, Big O Tires, spoke concerning the remediation that is currently taking place at the proposed site. Kay Gustafson, 500 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 214, Seal Beach, council member for the Church - by -the -Sea, stated that the church holds legal title to an access easement across the site and stated that they were not involved in the plans for the proposed project. Timothy Reeves, Reeves Associates, 625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 190, South Pasadena, applicant, questioned whether or not the request should be continued in order to address the requirements of the CEQA hazardous materials environmental report. Ms. Broeren confirmed that the applicant is aware of the State Hazardous Waste Substance site at the proposed location. General discussions ensued concerning where to locate the building in order to avoid interference with the existing remediation and monitoring of wells, CEQA interpretation, and an environmental assessment to be prepared by staff. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren and the applicant discussed whether to continue or deny today's request, conflicting information received by staff concerning the remediation, and Exxon's timeframe for completing the remediation. Ms. Broeren stated that she was going to continue the request with the public hearing closed unless new information is received concerning the environmental assessment. She stated that the request will be re -noticed and the applicant agreed to continue the request to a date uncertain. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 01-102/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 01-10 WERE CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED. • ZA Minutes 07/17/02 2 (02=0717) ITEM 2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-18 (SMITH RESIDENCE) ® APPLICANT: Harry Monck, 303 Cleveland Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: Victor Smith, 220 W. Springfield Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: To construct a 1,285 sq. ft. 1st and 2nd story addition at an existing non -conforming street -side and rear setback of six feet and four feet, respectively, in lieu of ten feet. LOCATION: 220 W. Springfield Avenue (northeast corner of W. Springfield Avenue and Pine Street) PROJECT PLANNER: Ron Santos Ron Santos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs stating the purpose, location and zoning of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the staff report and 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 no written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. ® Harry Monck, 303 Cleveland Avenue, applicant, presented a review of the proposed project and addressed conditions no. 4.a and 4.b. Victor Smith, 220 W. Springfield Avenue, property owner, presented reasons for the request. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-18 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 consists of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling which increases the floor area less than 50 percent. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-18: ® 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 02-18 to construct a 1,285 sq. ft. 1st and 2nd story addition at an existing non -conforming street -side and rear setback of six feet and four feet, respectively, in lieu ZA Minutes 07/17/02 3 (02zm0717) of ten 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 proposed addition, which features articulated facades and roof lines; and fenestration and building materials consistent with the City's Urban Design Guidelines, will increase the value of the existing property, and as a consequence, have a positive impact on the value of property in the surrounding neighborhood. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because several dwellings in the neighborhood exist at setbacks and at a height comparable to the proposed addition. The proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 02-18 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, including maximum lot coverage and maximum building height. The HBZSO permits additions at existing non -conforming setbacks with approval of 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 RL-7 (Residential Low -Density — 7 units per acre maximum) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. LU 9.2.1: Require that all new residential development within existing residential neighborhoods be compatible with existing structures, including the maintenance of privacy on abutting structures. b. LU 9.1.2: Require that single-family residential units be designed to convey a high level of • quality and character, considering the following guidelines: Modulate and articulate building elevations, facades and masses (avoiding undifferentiated "box -like" structures). Conditional Use Permit No. 02-18 will ensure that privacy on abutting properties is maintained by allowing additions to encroach into required setbacks only at locations buffered from adjoining properties by a 20-foot wide alley (to the east) and Springfield Street (to the south). The proposed addition features varied rooflines and a change in building materials at the second floor facade which serve to soften the visual impact and add interest to the overall design. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.02-18: The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated June 27, 2002 shall be the conceptually approved layout, with the following modifications: a. Roof eaves on the proposed addition shall project a maximum of 30 inches beyond the facade at non -conforming street -side and rear yards. 2. 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, • ZA Minutes 07/17/02 4 (02zm0717) 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) 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the property owner shall dedicate a 20-foot radius corner cut- off for public street purposes at Pine Street and Springfield Avenue. (PW) 4. The final building permit(s) cannot be approved until the following has been completed: a. The existing domestic 3/a-inch water meter and service serving the site may potentially be utilized 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 meter and service is required, the existing service shall be abandoned per Water Division standards. The new domestic water meter and service shall be installed per the Water Division standards and sized to meet the minimum requirements set by the California Plumbing Code. The water service shall be a minimum of one -inch in size. (PW) b. All public infrastructure shall be completed per the approved plans and conditions of approval, including the alley approach per City Standard Plan No. 210. (PW) c. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with City Specification #428 — Premise Identification. Number sets may be required on front and rear of structure. (FD) 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. 5. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, all Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal Code requirements including the Noise Ordinance shall be observed. All activities including truck deliveries associated with construction, grading, remodeling, or repair shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Such activities are prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. (Code Requirement) 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 Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. 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. ZA Minutes 07/17/02 5 (02=0717) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 02-18 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal • period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 02-18 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval which is July 17, 2003 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. 02-18, 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. 0 7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits. Standard landscape code requirements apply. 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. 9. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:30 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2002 AT 1:30 PM. Mary eth broeren • Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes 07/17/02 6 (02zm0717)