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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-08-28MINUTES ® HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2002 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Rami Talleh, Paul Da Veiga, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: NONE ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 02-02 (ST. BONAVENTURE CHURCH FESTIVAL) APPLICANT: Linda Garofalo, 16400 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 ® PROPERTY OWNER: Diocese of Orange, 16400 Springdale Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To permit the operation of a church festival on the following dates: October 11, 12 and 13, 2002; October 10, 11 and 12, 2003; October 8, 9 and 10, 2004; October 7, 8 and 9, 2005; and October 6, 7 and 8, 2006. The event will include live entertainment, food and alcohol sales, crafts, games, and carnival rides. LOCATION: 16400 Springdale Street (northeast corner of Springdale Street and Heil Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Rami Talleh Rami Talleh, Staff Planner, displayed project plans stating the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval. Staff stated that the events held during the past five years resulted in no complaints from Code Enforcement or the Police Department. Staff recommended modifying conditions no. 4.c and 4.d based upon discussions with Public Works and the Police Department. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report, and with the modifications to the suggested conditions of approval as ® recommended above. 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. Linda Garofalo, 16400 Springdale Street, applicant, engaged in discussions with Ms. Broeren concerning stars recommended modifications to conditions no. 4.c and 4.d, the hours of operation, and the applicant's ability to comply with the suggested conditions of approval. 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 following modifications: Conditions No. 4.c and 4.d: c. Unmanned barricades, pursuant to Public Works and Police Department approval, shall be placed at the intersections of Brassie Circle and Springdale, Springdale and Orlando Drive, and Heil and Bradbury, angler and Orlando, and Bradbury and Orlando. Barricades shall be twelve (12) feet in length, have reflectors and have lighting equipment that is automatically activated at dusk. d. Unmanned barricades, when required, shall be checked periodically by church security • personnel and shall be manned if they are not effective in their intended use. The police shall have discretion as to whether the barricades shall be manned or unmanned based on complaints by the area residents. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 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 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 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the use is temporary and will have no permanent effect on the environment. • ZA Minutes 08/28/02 2 (02zm0828) FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 02-02: 1. The proposed temporary use will be located, operated and maintained, in a manner consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the provisions of Chapter 241. The temporary use permit will be compatible with the surrounding uses because the event is temporary in nature and is consistent with the character of the area. It will not alter existing property and improvements in the area. 2. Approval of the application for a three (3) day festival for a period of five (5) years will not be detrimental to property or improvements in the surrounding area or to the public health, safety or general welfare. The event was held in the past five years without adversely impacting the surrounding area. The applicant will provide adequate traffic controls and security measures to mitigate potential impacts to the surrounding area. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO 02-02: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated July 8, 2002 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. The use cannot commence until the following has been completed: a. The applicant shall obtain all necessary Fire Department permits and comply with all provisions of Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. The application for Fire Department permits shall include a layout and circulation plan and shall be approved by the Fire Department. (FD) b. The applicant shall request a Code Enforcement Section inspection of the site for compliance with conditions of approval prior to 10:00 a.m. on opening day. c. Should any electrical devices be involved, necessary permits shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department prior to the event. (FD) d. The Huntington Beach Police Department shall be notified six (6) weeks prior to the event. (PD) e. An on -site parking plan will be submitted showing access to parking and the number of spaces. The plan shall be submitted to the traffic engineer and the Traffic Division of the Police Department for approval. (PD) f. An announcement shall be made to parishioners requesting that they refrain from parking on neighborhood streets. 3. The use shall comply with the following: a. Hours of operation and entertainment shall comply with the following: OPEN RIDES CLOSE CLOSE Friday 12:00 p.m. 10:00 P.M. 10:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 10:00 P.M. 10:30 p.m. Sunday 1:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 10:30 p.m. ZA Minutes 08/28/02 3 (02zm0828) b. The applicant shall obtain clearance from the Public Liability Claims Coordinator, Administrative Services Department, and/or shall provide a Certificate of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement to be executed at least five (5) days prior to the event. c. Fire extinguishers shall be provided in number and locations specified by the Fire Department. (FD) d. Fire access lanes shall be maintained. If fire lane violations occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses incurred. (FD) e. Beer and wine consumption shall be limited to a specified area which shall be roped off and controlled by Church personnel. f. This action will include necessary permits for temporary signs. g. In a number to be determined by the Police Chief, uniform officers and church security shall be provided on -site during the hours of operation. Cost of this action shall be borne by the applicant. The police contract shall include a one-half hour period before and after the duty time for briefing and travel. (PD) h. Breakdown of stands, equipment, apparatus and rides shall be prohibited after 10:00 p.m. i. Use of amplifiers, speakers, musical instruments and playing of recorded music are to be discontinued as of 9:00 p.m, each evening. Speakers shall not be directed towards any housing area. j. If a refrigeration truck is provided, it shall be placed as far away from the residential properties as possible to minimize noise. k. All other machinery, except the refrigeration truck shall be turned off between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. 1. The applicant shall provide for clean-up of areas after the closing of the event. Clean-up of the site after 10:00 p.m. shall not include the use of machinery or equipment that may disturb the residents in the area. All trash, debris, and garbage, as well as special dumpsters, shall be removed from the site within two (2) days of closing of the event. in. The applicant will provide a professional clean-up crews to clear the adjacent streets of trash and debris each evening after the festival closes and shall be discontinued after 11:00 p.m. n. All Canopies or tents in excess of 400 square feet shall comply with the Huntington Beach Fire Code article 32. Tent materials must be flame retarding, and an approved certification document is required. (FD 4. Traffic, parking, and circulation shall comply with the following conditions: a. Appropriate signs (temporary) for direction of traffic and on -site parking shall be provided by the applicant. Said signs, locations and content to be recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Department. b. Identifiable staff or personnel member(s) shall be on -site throughout the entire event to direct traffic into and out of the site. Traffic staff shall prevail upon those utilizing the street parking to cross at intersections. c. Unmanned barricades, pursuant to Public Works and Police Department approval, shall be placed at the intersections of Brassie Circle and Springdale, Springdale and Orlando Drive, and ZA Minutes 08/28/02 4 (02=0828) Heil and Bradbury, angler and Orlando, and Bradbury and Orlando. Barricades shall be twelve ® (12) feet in length, have reflectors and have lighting equipment that is automatically activated at dusk. d. Unmanned barricades, when required, shall be checked periodically by church security personnel and shall be manned if they are not effective in their intended use. The police shall have discretion as to whether the barricades shall be manned or unmanned based on complaints by the area residents. e. The applicant shall provide church personnel to patrol street parking areas (Springdale and Heil) and prevent those utilizing street parking to cross streets at the intersection. f. The applicant shall provide traffic control and on -site parking. Signs, location and content shall be as recommended by traffic division of the Police Department. g. Vehicular access off of Orlando Drive and Bradbury lane shall be secured and not used for access or egress to the site except for emergency purposes. h. All vehicular access and egress to the Church will be via the drive way on the north side of the Church off Springdale. i. Vehicular parking will be prohibited on the driveway leading to Orlando Drive so that the emergency access will not be impeded. Temporary barricades will be installed along Bradbury to restrict street access to the festival grounds. k. Church personnel will monitor the parking lots. When parking lots become full, a "lot Full" sign shall be placed at the entrance to the parking lots. 5. All Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements shall be met. (PD) 6. In the event that there are any violations of the forgoing conditions or any violations of life safety codes, the festival activity may be terminated by any Police Officer, Fire inspector or authorized personnel of the Department of Planning. 7. Requests for subsequent festival shall be made no later than sixty (60) days prior to the event, with review and public hearing by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall review and evaluate past events for compliance with all conditions of approval and determine the need for new or modification of conditions of approval. The Zoning Administrator may approve, conditionally approve or deny such requests. 8. 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 event. 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. 9. 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 08/28/02 5 (02=0828) INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS: • 1. Temporary Use Permit No. 02-02 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Temporary Use Permit No. 02-02 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval which is August 28, 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 Temporary Use Permit No. 02-02, 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 temporary use 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 Count 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 Zoning Administrator. 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. 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 4, 2002 AT 1:30 PM. Mary Beth roeren Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes 08/28/02 6 (02zm0828)