HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-21 (10)Minutes
City Council/Redevelopment Agency
City of Huntington Beach
Monday, October 21, 2002
5:00 P.M. - Room B-8
7:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
Civic Center, 2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
An audiotape of the 5:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
and a videotape of the 7:00 p.m. portion of this meeting
are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Call to Order
Mayor Cook called the regular meetings of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach to order at 5:00 p.m. in Room B8.
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting Roll Call
Present: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
Absent: None
City Clerk Announced Late Communications Relative to Study Session Item — Hearthside
Homes - Franchise Agreement — Southern California Water District — Bolsa Chica Mesa
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meeting) Act, the City Clerk announced the following Late
Communication, which had been distributed at the Study Session portion of the Council Meeting:
PowerPoint presentation from Administrative Services titled Southern California Water Company's
Request for Franchise.
Public Comments
Flossie Horgan stated that eminent domain would cause giant problem from developer and
due to California Coastal Commission and other issues, it would be premature for the city to
proceed now.
Joey Racano concurred with Ms. Horgan, the first speaker. Mr. Racano stated that he is also
in opposition to the Brightwater project as it is proposed to be built on Indian burial ground.
(City Council) Study Session Held — Presentation Made by the City Attorney and the
Administrative Services Department Re: Hearthside Homes and a Franchise Application with
Southern California Water for Proposed Water Services to be Supplied to the Bolsa Chica
Mesa — Directed Staff to Follow Up on the Status of Other Cities and Governmental Entities
Involved with Franchise Agreement (600.45)
City Administrator Ray Silver reported and introduced staff who is involved with the proposed
franchise agreement: Administrative Services Director Clay Martin, Real Estate Services Manager
Amy Bodek, Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley, and Assistant City Attorney Scott Field.
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The Office of the City Attorney and the Administrative Services Department provided a report
regarding the franchise application for Southern California Water to construct and operate a
water pipeline in Bolsa Chica Street, in order to provide water service to the Bolsa Chica Mesa.
Real Estate Services Manager Amy Bodek presented the PowerPoint slide report titled
Southern California Water Company Request for Franchise. This report was a Late
Communication which had been distributed at this Study Session portion of the Council
meeting.
Ms. Bodek emphasized that the focus is more on the franchise request than the Brightwater
Development, the project to which the public speaker alluded earlier.
Real Estate Services Manager Bodek spoke regarding the pipeline to Cypress in connection
with the Southern California Water Company.
Staff informed Council that the city is silent on an ordinance relative to the water issue; that the
Municipal Code must be amended to include it.
Assistant City Attorney Scott Field reported on the pending Southern California Water Company
lawsuit, which he stated could compel the city to issue a franchise or initiate eminent domain.
Public Works Director Beardsley responded that what the city can gain by a franchise
agreement is extra street repair.
Councilmember Green requested staff to provide information re: City Charter powers — the 1937
Franchise Act; what could reasonably be expected from a negotiated agreement and eminent
domain.
Patrick Scanlon, Orange County District Manager, Southern California Water Company (SCWC)
responded to Councilmember Boardman regarding why SCWC does not just proceed with
eminent domain.
Administrative Services Director Martin was directed to follow up regarding the status as it
relates to the City of Westminster, the Army Corps of Engineers, and other involved entities.
Motion to Recess to Closed Session — Approved
A motion was made by Boardman, second Houchen to recess to Closed Session on the following
items. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the
city is a party. The title of the litigation is John P. O'Meara v. City of Huntington Beach,
et al.; Orange County Superior Case No. 01 CC12640. Subject: John P. O'Meara v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al. (120.80)
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(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation;which has been initiated formally and to which the
city is a party. The title of the litigation is The Lincoln Club of Orange County, et al. v. City of
Huntington Beach, et al.; United States District Court Case No. SACV02-874 GLT (MLGx).
Subject: The Lincoln Club of Orange Co., et al._v. City of Huntington Beach, et al. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to.,meet with
its designated representatives, Agency Negotiators: William Workman, Assistant City
Administrator; Clay Martin, Director of Administrative Services; Jim Engle, Acting Director of
Community Services; and Steven M. Berliner, Esq. of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore regarding labor
relations matters — meet and confer with the following employee organizations: PMA, POA,
MSOA, FMA, FFA, HBMEA, HBMEO, and SCLEA. Subject: Labor Relations — Meet and
Confer. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the
city is a party. The title of the litigation is Mesa Construction Projects, Inc. v. City of
Huntington Beach, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 02CCO2620. Subject: Mesa
Construction Projects, Inc. v. City of Huntington Beach. (120.80)
(City Council) Closed Session — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer
with its attorney regarding pending litigation which has been initiated formally and to which the
city is a party. The title of the litigation is Tierrasanta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.;
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 775993. Subject: Tierrasanta v. City of Huntington
Beach, (120.80)
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 7:00 P.M. — Council
Chambers.
City Council- Redevelopment Agency Roll Call
Present: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
Absent: None
(Redevelopment Agency) Report of .Action Taken Out of Closed Session — Approved
the Agency Counsel's Request for the Redevelopment Agency to Execute Pursuant
to Government Code § 54957.1 Partial Settlement in the Case Entitled Mulligan v
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, Court of Appeal Case
No. G028980 (Abdelmuti) (120.80) .
Redevelopment Agency Counsel Gail Hutton, reported out that by a 7-0 vote, the Agency
authorized the Agency Counsel in Closed Session on July 1, 2002, to negotiate a partial
settlement of the Agency's appeal in Mulligan v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach, Court of Appeal Case No. G028980. The settlement resolves the cross -
appeals of the Agency and Abdelmuti, and provides that the Agency is to pay Abdelmuti
$112,000. The cross -appeals arose out of the Agency's claim that it was entitled to
indemnification from Abdelmuti for Mulligan's inverse condemnation claim against the Agency.
Pursuant to the authority established in closed session, the Agency Chairperson is to sign and
the Agency Clerk is to attest the attached agreement titled Conditional Settlement Agreement.
City Attorney Hutton stated no motion is necessary.
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(City Council) City Attorney's Report of Action Taken by the City Council in Closed
Session on Monday, October 21, 2002 (Pursuant to Government Code §54957.1(a) (2) Re:
Tierrasanta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No.
775993. Subject: Tierrasanta v. City of Huntington Beach. (600.10)
City Attorney Gail Hutton reported that on October 7, 2002, the City Council met inclosed
session regarding litigation that has been formally initiated to which the City is a party. The title
of the litigation is Tierrasanta v. City of Huntington Beach, et al., OCSC #775993. The City
Council approved the following action:
Motion to:
1. Approve and adopt the proposed settlement agreement attached hereto as
Attachment No. 1; and
2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf
of the City; and
3. Authorize the City Attorney to take all necessary actions to implement the Settlement
Agreement.
Vote as follows:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(3)(A), the substance of the agreement is as
follows; 1) the parties will stipulate to a proposed judgment regarding the zoning of the property
in question; 2) the cause of action regarding inverse condemnation will be dismissed; 3) the
language regarding the easement on the property has been clarified; and 4) each party will bear
its own costs and attorney's fees. A copy of the agreement is attached hereto and on file in the
City Attorney's Office.
Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Chief Kenneth Small
The City Clerk Announced Late Communications
Pursuant to the Brown (Open Meetings) Act, the City Clerk announced Late Communications
regarding agenda items that had been received by her office following distribution of the agenda
packet:
PowerPoint presentation from Administrative Services titled Southern California Water Company's
Request for Franchise.
PowerPoint presentation from the City Treasurer's Office titled City of Huntington Beach
Summary of City Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity.
Communication submitted by Planning Department to the City Clerk's Office received on October
18, 2002 titled Water Quality Issues in the Parkside Estates EIR (97-2).
Communication submitted by Ronald Candipan to the City Clerk's Office on
October 18, 2002 opposing the Parkside Estates proposed plans and development.
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Communication submitted by Marty Annenberg received by the City Clerk's on
October 21, 2002 opposing the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Evan C. Henry of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust to the City Clerk's Office
on October 21, 2002 requesting continuance for more study.
Communication received by the City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002 from Bob and Anne Atkins
in opposition to the proposed plans and development.
Communication No. 1 submitted by Laer Pearce & Associates received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 transmitting post cards in favor and in denial of the proposed plans.
Communication No. 2 submitted by Laer Pearce & Associates received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 transmitting post cards in favor and in opposition to the proposed plans.
Communication submitted by Bob Polkow received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Dan Lloyd received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
A fifteen page communication submitted by Julie Bixby in opposition titled A River Runs Through
Communication from Amigos de Bolsa Chica dated October 21, 2002 in opposition to the El for
the Parkside Estates Project submitted by Linda Moon.
PowerPoint presentation from the Planning Department titled Parkside Estates Residential Project.
Communication submitted by Stephen K. Bone of The Robert Mayer Corporation received by the
City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002 in favor of The Strand development.
Communication submitted by Charlie and Margie Bunten received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Bob Polkow received by the City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002
in favor of the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Rutan and Tucker received by the City. Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in opposition to D-2a, D-2b, and D-3 proposed plans and development.
PowerPoint presentation from the Planning Department titled Appeal of the Strand at Downtown
Huntington Beach `Blocks 1041105".
PowerPoint presentation from the Redevelopment Agency titled Public Hearing on the Strand.
Communication submitted by Fire Chief Michael Dolder titled Addendum to Item F-1 Acceptance of
Holmby Park Parcel and Environmental Indemnification Agreement received by the City Clerk's
Office on October 21, 2002.
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The Following Additional Late Communications Were Submitted During the Meeting:
Photographs submitted during public comments by Dean Albright in opposition to Parkside
Estates.
Communication from Bob Winchell dated November 21, 2002 (corrected date October 21, 2002)
in opposition to Parkside Estates. _
Communication from Bob Winchell dated November 21, 2002 (corrected date October 21, 2002)
regarding geological and engineering recommendations if the EIR is approved for Parkside
Estates.
A two -page map submitted by Charles Beauregard titled "Mapquest" Shea Homes Parkside
(proposed) describing the proposed Parkside Estates land is part of the Bolsa Chica Local
Coastal Program.
A PowerPoint presentation submitted by Bob Harrison dated Oct 21, 2002 titled HB City Council
Parkside.
A multiple page communication submitted by Robert Roy van de Hoek dated October 21, 2002
titled Report for the Bolsa Chica North-East Wetland "Wintersburg Wetland (proposed Shea
Parkside Estates development)':
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A multiple page communication submitted by Marcia Hanscom titled Wetlands Action Network
dated October 21, 2002 regarding the use of the Bolsa Chica NorthEast Wetland for the
proposed Parkside. Estates.
A PowerPoint titled Shea Homes Parkside Estates was presented by Ron Metzler, Vice
President of Planning and Development and a hard copy is available at the City Clerks Office for
Public Review.
A communication submitted by the City Attorney dated October 21, 2002 subject Report of
Closed Session Action By City Council Regarding Perrasanta v. City, et al., OCSC #775993.
A communication submitted by Frank Alfonso dated October 21, 2002 regarding Appeals of the
Planning Commission's Approval of The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — Blocks
104/105.
A communication submitted by Joey Racano dated October 21,2002 titled Environmental
Studies Program promoting environmental education and awareness.
The Mayor's Award was presented by Mayor Debbie Cook and Fire Chief Michael Dolder to
Lisa Kennedy, Account Technician in the. Fire Department. Fire Chief Dolder spoke regarding
the manner in which Lisa Kennedy goes above and beyond in performing her job; also the
multitude of special work projects she volunteers for as well as volunteering for many charitable.
and community activities. (160.40)
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Presentation by Mayor Debbie Cook; Howard Zelefsky, Director of Planning; and Al Hendricker,
Environmental Board Chair to Award Recipients of the 2002 Environmental Board Awards.
(160.40)
The Rotary Club of.Huntington Beach
Terry Hall
and the Huntington Beach Sunrise Rotary Club.
Lee Love
Bolsa Chica Steward Field Guide Training
Marinka Horack
Manual compiled by Marinka Horack
HB Tree Society
Jean Nagy
OC Conservation Corp, City of HB and Rainbow
Josh Volp, Robert F. Beardsley,
Disposal
Ron Shenkman
Air Cleaning Solutions
Roy Gerber
Ecology Tire
Mike and Don Ramsey
Golden West College
Connie Haw, Tom Hersh, and
Environmental Studies
Marius Cucurny
Orange County Coastkeeper
Gary Brown
Trudy Ibbetson — various programs:
Trudy Ibbetson
Raising coastal oak trees for planting in Shipley.
Nature Center.
Recruited Volunteers for care of the trees.
Started a recycling program at Spring View
Middle School
Presentation by Mayor Debbie Cook and Councilmember.Ralph Bauer, of a plaque to the 1975
League of Women Voters who first raised the issue that all of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands be saved
for the people of California. (160.40)
Public Comments
Joey Racano distributed a Late Communication titled Environmental Studies Program. He
informed Council that the Orange County Sanitation District voted to give up the Federal Section
301-H waiver but the battle for clean coastal water is not yet over. He cited various allegedly
costly programs that the Orange County Sanitation District is proposing instead of focusing on
full secondary treatment.
Donald Hebard spoke in opposition to the Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) Flood
Zone changes. Mr. Hebard stated it will place the community in hazard as flood insurance rates
to homeowners increased due to flood map revisions. He stated that Shea Homes would
improve this condition.
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Denyse Scarberry spoke in opposition to trucks in her neighborhood displaying aborted fetuses
and other pictures because of the effect on children who are not ready to view these pictures.
Ms. Scarberry stated this is a result of the ordinance that prohibits aerial advertising banners on
planes. She also stated that campaign literature distributed on a school.campus is against the.
law.
Debbie Borden spoke in opposition to the lack of the invocation on the agenda and offered a
prayer.
Clem Dominguez requested that Council delay action on the proposed Strand Project and also
Parkside Estates due to cost issues and to allow the incoming Council to decide on these
issues. Mr. Dominguez also stated that a new appraisal is needed.
Sue Dominguez requested that Council consider a six-month trial period of eliminating the
Police helicopter and not having them on constant patrol, only to use on an emergency basis.
Ms. Dominguez believes a study should be made during those six months to evaluate the noise
level, cost savings, and the crime curve.
John Briscoe spoke alleging that the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees did not
follow through in the reporting of information, relative to alleged actions harmful to students, that
was legally required to be reported. Mr. Briscoe submitted to the City Clerk, Chief of Police, and
Council a video tape of testimony given on this matter.
Robert Thomas spoke in opposition to the public comments of October 7, 2002 given by Mr.
and Mrs. Borden. Mr. Thomas spoke in opposition to Mr. Borden's speech regarding the Ocean
View School District.
Jim Erwin requested Council to consider a law to disallow out of state people or businesses
from contributing to a local election campaign. He also suggested that a cap on campaign
expenditures.
Steve Ray announced he is a candidate running for City Council at the upcoming November 5,
2002 Election. He asked Council to either delay or deny the permit to continue on the Parkside
Estates Project. Mr. Ray stated he would prefer to speak- during the Public Comments, rather
than the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. Mr. Ray stated his belief that this open space
area is a wetland and should be protected.
Allen McGee spoke in opposition to what he believes is lack of public input on the development
of the proposed fee schedule for live-aboards in Huntington Harbour.
Bill Orton informed Council he opposed to the lack of a forum offered in Huntington Beach for
Assemblyman Tom Harman and he in which to debate. Mr. Orton urged everyone to vote. He
informed Council of his preference to speak during Public Comments and not at the Public
Hearing to state his opposition to the Parkside Estates Project for reasons of traffic congestion.
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(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2002-106 Amending and Reconstituting the
Human Relations Task Force as a Committee of the City of Huntington Beach
and Approved Initial Appointments of Alan Chancellor — Charles Goldenberg —
Ken Inouye — Karen Jackle — Sid Kuperberg and Fred Provencher (570.70)
The City Council considered a communication from the Human Relations Task Force Council
Liaisons, -Councilmembers Shirley Dettloff and Ralph Bauer informing Council that on
May 6, 1996, the City Council approved the "Declaration of Policy about Human Dignity"
currently displayed in City Council Chambers. As a result of that action and the interest of a
large number of residents, the Human Relations Task Force was created as an official
committee of the city on April 7, 1997. That action authorized the Task Force to continue until
January 2, 2001, at which time it would be reauthorized to continue or be disbanded. Existing
membership includes 25 adults, 7 student members and alternates from the local high schools
within the Huntington Beach Union High School District (Edison, Fountain Valley, Marina,
Huntington, Ocean View, Westminster, Valley Vista), as well as 1 student member and alternate
from Golden West College.
Over these five years, members of the Task Force have served well in fulfilling their mission of
"promoting and celebrating diversity in the community through education and understanding."
Annual events sponsored by the Task Force have ranged from the week-long "Days of
Dialogue" where individuals and organizations participated in facilitated discussions to the
Cultural Diversity Festival consisting of ethnic dancing, singing, and food in Huntington Central
Park last October. Their work has also extended to the middle schools through the sponsorship
of field trips to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, as well coordinated efforts to
supplement ongoing multi -cultural activities with the local high schools. The Task Force
continues to stand ready to speak out against hate crimes and to lend assistance to victims as
needed through coordinated efforts with the Police Department and the Orange County Human
Relations Commission.
Proposed Re -authorization
At this time, we are recommending that the Task Force be re -authorized to continue in its
mission on behalf of the City albeit in a reconfigured manner. It is proposed that the total Task
Force membership be reduced to nine. It is our belief that this will create a more efficient
operating body and ease some of the administrative burden associated with 33 voting members
(25 adults, 7 students) plus 8 alternates: Together the nine will identify future programming
areas and assign areas of responsibility for each member; such as education outreach, fund
raising, community interface, events, etc.
The Task Force was informed of our proposed recommendations at their September 9 and
October 1, 2002, meetings and requested to submit applications. Vacancy notices were also
posted, including a press release. Members not interested in actively participating as voting
members have been advised that they are welcome to serve as volunteer at -large members,
similar to the existing practices of the Fourth of July Executive Board. As specific events are
identified and program areas are further refined, former members are welcome to volunteer as
interest and time allows.
As Council Liaisons to this Task Force since its inception, our recommended motion is to
reconfigure the Task Force as identified and appoint new members. Following reconfiguration,
the Task Force will elect a new Board. and return to the City Council for approval of revised by-
laws.
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Currently six members have expressed interest in continuing. Three vacancies remain open
and will be forwarded for City Council approval as required. A motion was made by
Dettloff, second Green to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2002-106 reconfiguring the Human Relations Task Force titled "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending and Reconstituting
the*Human Relations. Task Force as an Official Committee of the City of Huntington Beach;"
and
2. Approve the initial appointments with terms to expire as follows:
Initial Appointments
Term to Expire
Term to Expire
December 31, 2004
December 31, 2006
Alan Chancellor
Fred Provencher
Charles Goldenberg
3 Vacancies
Ken Inouye
Karen Jackie
Sid Kuperberg
The motion carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
(City Administrator'.s Report) Announced Police Chief Kenneth Small's Oath of Office
(Swearing -In) Ceremony is on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 (600.10)
City Administrator Ray Silver announced Police Chief Kenneth Small's Oath of Office
(Swearing -In) Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at 9:00 a.m., City Hall
Amphitheater.
(City Council) Reviewed and Accepted Shari Freidenrich, City Treasurer's August 2002
Report Titled City of Huntington Beach Summary of City Investment Portfolio, Bond
Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity (310.20)
The City Council considered a communication from City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich
transmitting the Monthly Investment Report for August 2002.
City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich gave a PowerPoint presentation titled City of Huntington Beach
Summary of City Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity
which was announced as a Late Communication earlier by the City Clerk.
City Treasurer Freidenrich announced the upcoming joint meeting of the City Council and the
Investment Advisory Board on November 18, 2002.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Houchen to review and accept the monthly report.
Following review of the report, by motion of Council, accept the Monthly Investment Report
Summary of Investment Portfolio, Bond Proceeds, and Deferred Compensation Activity for August
2002, pursuant to Section 17.0 of the Investment Policy of the City of Huntington Beach. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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There are three parts of the following Public Hearing Agenda Item. They are inter -related
and were presented as one public hearing.
(City Council) Public Hearing Part 1 of 3 — Certified Environmental Impace Report (EIR)
No. 97-2 and Denied Appeal Filed by Mayor Debbie Cook of the Planning Commission's
Approval of the EIR (See Agenda Item D-1c for Appeal of Tentative Tract Map Nos.15377
(City) and 15419 (County), Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 and Coastal Development
Permit No. 96-18) (Parkside Estates 17301 Graham Street, s/o Warner Avenue, Adjacent
to Wintersburg Flood Channel) — (Applicant - Shea Homes) — Adopted Resolution No.
2002-97 (440.50)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider:
Applicant: Shea Homes
Appellant: Debbie Cook, Mayor for the City of Huntington Beach
Request: Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the following:
Staff Report No. 1 of 2 Reports addresses the Environmental Impact Report (EIR):
Certification of EIR No. 97-2 which analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated
with the implementation of the proposed project.
Part 3 of 3 of this set of minutes sets forth Staff Report No. 2, which addresses all of the
following:
Tentative Tract Map No. 15377 (TTM): To subdivide approximately 45 acres into 162
residential lots (City), and to subdivide approximately 4.5 acres into 9 residential lots (County).
Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 (CUP): To develop 171 single-family residential units,
including creation of property development standards for dual -product lot sizes, associated
infrastructure improvements, 8.2 acres of park improvements, proposed retaining walls with
heights of greater than two (2) feet, and develop on a property with a grade differential of
greater than three (3) feet between low and high points on the property.
Coastal Development Permit No. 96-18 (CDP): To permit subdivision and development of the
site and associated infrastructure improvements pursuant to the TTM and CUP.
Location: 17301 Graham Street (west side of Graham Street, south of Warner Avenue,
adjacent to the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel).
See End of Part 3 for Votes Taken on all Recommended Actions.
(City Council) Public Hearing Held 2 of 3 — Approved General Plan Amendment No. 98-
1/Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A & 5B/Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-
4/Annexation No. 98-1 — Applicant, Shea Homes — Parkside Estates Residential Project —
17301 Graham Street, s/o Warner Avenue, Adjacent to Wintersburg Flood Channel —
Adopted Resolution Nos. 100, 101 and 102 and Approved for Introduction Ordinance Nos.
3584 and 3585 (440.50)
Applicant: Shea Homes
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Request: General Plan Amendment No. 98-1 (GPA): To redesignate 2.8 acres of RL-7
(Residential Low Density) property to OS-P (Open Space -Park); to designate approximately 1.5
acres of the unincorporated parcel as RL-7 (Residential Low Density), and approximately 3.0
acres of the unincorporated parcel as OS-C (Open Space- Conservation); and to amend the
Pubic. Facilities Element by removing the fire station designation on the subject site. .
Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A & B (ZMA): A) To rezone approximately 40 acres of
property to add a CZ (Coastal Zone Overlay) to the existing RL-FP2 (Low Density Residential —
Floodplain Overlay) designation, and rezone approximately 8.2 acres from RA -CZ (Residential
Agriculture — Coastal Zone) and RL-FP2 to OS -PR -CZ (Open Space — Parks and Recreation
Coastal Zone) consistent with the General Plan; B) To prezone approximately 1.5 acres of the
unincorporated parcel to RL-7 (Residential Low Density), and approximately 3.0 acres of the
unincorporated parcel to OS-C (Open Space Conservation).
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 (LCPA): To amend the City's Local Coastal
Program's Land Use Plan and implementing ordinances in accordance with the GPA and ZMA
and forward to the California Coastal Commission for certification.
Annexation: Annexation of approximately 4.5 acres into the City from the County of Orange.
Location: 17301 Graham Street (west side of Graham Street, south of Warner Avenue,
adjacent to the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel);
See End of Part 3 for.Votes Taken on all Recommended Actions.
(City Council) Public Hearing Held Part 3 of 3 — Approved Tentative Tract Map Nos. 15377
(City) and 15419 (County), Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 and Coastal Development
Permit No. 96-18 (See Agenda Item D-1a for Appeal of Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
No. 97-2) (Applicant: Shea Homes for Parkside Estates, 17301 Graham Street, s/o Warner
Avenue, Adjacent to Wintersburg Flood Channel) and Denied Appeal Filed by Mayor
Debbie Cook of the Planning Commission's Approval (440.50)
Applicant: Shea Homes
Appellant: Debbie Cook, Mayor for the City of Huntington Beach
Request: Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of the following:
Environmental Impact Report (EIR): Certification of EIR No. 97-2 which analyzes the
potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the proposed project
(See Minute Item Part 1 of 3 with Staff Report No. 1).
Staff Report 2 with this item addresses all of the following:
Tentative Tract Maps (TTM) No. 15377 (City) & 15419 (County): To subdivide approximately
45 acres into 162 residential lots (City), and to subdivide approximately 4.5 acres into 9
residential lots (County).
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Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 (CUP): To develop 171 single-family residential units,
including creation of property development standards for dual -product lot sizes, associated
infrastructure improvements, 8.2 acres of park improvements, proposed retaining walls with
heights of greater than two (2) feet, and develop on a property with a grade differential of
greater than three (3) feet between low and high points on the property.
Coastal Development Permit No. 96-18 (CDP): To permit subdivision and development of the
site and associated infrastructure improvements pursuant to the TTM and CUP.
Location: 17301 Graham Street (west side of Graham Street, south of Warner Avenue,
adjacent to the Wintersburg Flood Control Channel).
Appealable Jurisdiction of Coastal Zone:
Notice is hereby given that these agenda items which includes Coastal Development Permit No.
96-18 filed on October 8, 1996, is located within the appealable" jurisdiction of the Coastal
Zone and an Area of Deferred Certification of the Coastal Zone. Final action is conditional upon
the California Coastal Commission certifying Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4.
Notice is hereby given that the Coastal Development Permit hearing consists of a staff report,
public hearing, City Council discussion and action. City Council action on the Coastal
Development Permit may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission within ten (10)
working days from the date of receipt of the notice of final City action by the California Coastal
Commission pursuant to Section 245.32 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and Section 13110 of the California Code of Regulations, or unless Title 14, Section
13573 of the California Administrative Code is applicable. The California Coastal Commission
address is South Coast Area Office, 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802-4302,
phone number: (310) 570-5071.
Environmental Status: Notice is hereby given that Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2 for
these agenda items was processed and completed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act. It was determined that these agenda items could have a significant
environmental effect and, therefore, an environmental impact report is warranted.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff. had been mailed, published and
posted.
Howard Zelefsky Planning Department Director announced the individuals present to answer
any questions Council may have.
Scott Hess, Planning Manager, presented the first portion of a PowerPoint slide report titled
Parkside Estates Residential Project which had been announced earlier as a Late
Communication by the City Clerk.
Mary Beth Broeren, Prinicipal Planner presented the last portion of the PowerPoint slide report
titled Parkside Estates Residential Project which had been announced earlier as a Late
Communication by the City Clerk.
Mayor Cook declared the public hearing open.
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Prior to announcing the public speakers, the City Clerk restated for the record the following Late
Communications which pertain to this public hearing:
Communication submitted by Planning Department to the City Clerk's Office received on October
18, 2002 titled Water Quality Issues in the Parkside Estates EIR (97-2).
Communication submitted by Ronald Candipan to the .City Clerk's Office on
October 18, 2002 opposing the Parkside Estates proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Marty Annenberg received by the City Clerk's on
October 21, 2002 opposing the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Evan C. Henry of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust to the City Clerk's Office
on October 21, 2002 requesting continuance for more study.
Communication received by the City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002 from Bob & Anne Atkins in
opposition to the proposed plans and development.
Communication marked No. 1 submitted by Laer Pearce & Associates received by the City Clerk's
Office on October 21, 2002 transmitting, post cards in favor and in opposition to the proposed plans.
Communication marked No. 2 submitted by Laer Pearce & Associates received by the City Clerk's
Office on October 21, 2002 transmitting post cards in favor and in opposition to the proposed plans.
Communication submitted_ by Bob. Polkow received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Dan Lloyd received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
A fifteen page communication submitted by Julie Bixby in opposition to the project titled A River
Runs Through It...':
Communication from Amigos de Bolsa Chica dated October 21, 2002 in opposition to the EIR for
the Parkside Estates Project submitted by Linda Moon.
PowerPoint presentation from the Planning Department titled Parkside Estates Residential Project.
Mayor Cook announced Mark. Bixby will ,represent her as the appellant.
Mark Bixby, member of Neighbors for Wintersburg Wetlands Restoration, gave a Power -Point
presentation titled Neighbors for Wintersburg Wetlands Restoration which was part of a 194
page communication included in the agenda packet. Mr. Bixby urged Council to deny
certification of the Environmental Impact Report 97-2 stating there are serious problems with the
1997 delineation of the city parcel. He specified 1) incomplete analysis of aerial photography; 2)
consecutive days of ponding occurs in the dry, average and wet years; 2) the topography and
soil has changed; 3) insufficient hydrological testing; 4) the old 1997 delineation is rapidly
approaching the five year expiration date and portions are already five years old; 5) the National
Food Safety Act Manual should be used for federal delineation of agricultural land and has
never been used for the city parcel.
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Julie Bixby delivered a PowerPoint presentation titled A River Runs Through It which was
announced earlier as a Late Communication by the City Clerk. She stated 1) there are still
serious EIR (Environmental Impact Report) questions that haven't been answered; 2) there is
daily noise from planes; 3) the soil has not been tested for PCB contamination; 4) fire and
medical aid response times; 5) possible odor problem and 6) the negative water quality impacts
from the proposed Parkside project runoff. Ms. Bixby urged Council to overturn the Planning
Commission's recommendation.
Bob Harrison, President Conex Systems, representing Amigos de Bolsa Chica, presented a
PowerPoint slide show dated Oct 21, 2002 titled HB City Council Parkside which was submitted
as a Late Communication during the public comments portion of the meeting. Mr. Harrison
spoke in opposition to the project and asked that Council, before making its decision, consider
the following issues, cautioning that the 1) Slater Pump Station flow volume will increase
resulting in equipment additions, upgrades, and increased maintenance; and 2) evidence shows
high bacteriological levels in the Slater Channel and Slater Pump Station and additional runoff
will only increase the pollutant levels.
Monica Hamilton urged Council to delay the decision on the proposed Parkside Estate project
for further study, stating that flooding would be a problem for the adjacent tract on Kenilworth
Drive. She also expressed concerns regarding additional subsidence during the construction
process, soil and water testing, liquefaction and traffic issues. Ms. Hamilton continued
delivering the PowerPoint slide report titled Neighbors for Wintersburg Wetlands Restoration.
Ron Metzler, Vice President of Planning and Development Shea Homes, presented a
PowerPoint slide show titled Shea Homes Parkside Estates. A hard copy of said presentation is
available at the City Clerks Office for public review. Mr. Metzler urged Council to approve the
Environmental Impact Report and proposed Parkside Estates project for the following reasons
1) approximately 7,000 residences and businesses will benefit from the removal of the federal
government mandatory flood insurance requirements; 2) the proposed restriping on Graham
street with a new signal would improve the traffic flow issue; 3) Greenleaf Lane will be used for
emergency access only; 4) natural resources will be preserved; and 5) the regional
infrastructure improvements to the Slater Pump Station with two new pumps, new storm drain
lines, proposed storm drains and a water quality treatment facilities system, and improvement of
the flood control channel will benefit the public.
Daniel Burbidge urged Council to support the Parkside project for reasons that it would provide
relief from high flood insurance premiums for approximately 7,000 residences.
Tonette Demoray informed Council she supports this project. Ms. Demoray stated that she -
has reviewed the plans and feels they successfully address all of the issues such as traffic and
flood.
Sing Joe Kong called Council's attention to his communication which was included in the
agenda packet. He expressed the detrimental effects on the quality of life and safety of citizens
if the proposed Parkside Estates project is approved. Mr. Kong urged Council to overturn the
Planning Commission's decision and deny the permit.
Ernest Bartolo asked Council to approve the proposed Parkside Estate Development. Mr.
Bartolo stated the project mitigated every impact and will generate tax revenue for the city.
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Linda Moon, President of Amigos de Bolsa Chica, stated that in her opinion this property is part
of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands ecosystem and the proposed Parkside Estates project should not
be approved. Ms. Moon spoke in opposition to the proponent's claims regarding the
Environmental Impact Report stating what she perceives to be the inadequacy of the water
quality analysis. She stated that she found the Rivertech Study as misleading and urged
Council to deny this project.
Brian Westcott, representative of Amigos de Bolsa Chica, informed Council that the best use of
this property is as constructed wetlands. He stated the soil needs to be tested for contaminants
such as PCB, which he alleged has been found in the nearby Wintersburg Channel. Mr.
Westcott questioned what influence the flood insurance and FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Act) study has on the citizens who are in favor of this project.
Gary Mathisen voiced his concerns regarding noise and air quality and asked Council to vote in
opposition to the proposed Parkside Estates project.
Ron Roth urged Council to support the proposed Parkside Estates project. He spoke regarding
the flood zone and FEMA's assessment. Mr. Roth stated that in his opinion the proposed flood
control improvements of the storm drain with this project would benefit the area if there is a real
threat of flooding.
Adam Rodell informed Council he attended the Planning Commission meetings and that he is
speaking on behalf of the homeowners that this project is in compliance with flood zone
requirements. Mr. Rodell stated the proposed Parkside Estate project would increase property
tax revenues for the city and county.
Dianne Thompson informed Council that she is an insurance agent and is in support of the
proposed Parkside Estates project as will save many homeowners from paying floodplain
insurance premiums. Ms. Thompson cited flood control improvements for the city.
Robert Roy van de Hoek, Director, Research & Restoration for Wetlands Action Network,
submitted a Late Communication dated October 21, 2002 and titled Report for the Bolsa Chica
North-East Wetland "Wintersburg Wetland (Proposed Shea Parkside Estates Development)".
He spoke regarding the findings from his investigation and cited excerpts from the report,
including that this proposed development area qualifies as constructed wetlands and has
evidence of "ponding."
Marcia Hanscom, Executive Director Wetlands Action Network, submitted a Late
Communication titled Wetlands Action Network.dated October 21, 2002 regarding the use of the
Bolsa Chica NorthEast Wetland for the proposed Parkside Estates. Ms..Hanscom asked
Council to deny certification of the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) stating 1) evidence of
numerous wetland characteristics; 2) legal reasons why the EIR is insufficient; and 3) an
independent wetland delineation needs to be done. Ms. Hanscom referred to the previous
speaker, Mr. Van de Hoek's report.
Patricia Keppler informed Council that she is very concerned about the risk of potential
damage to her property during and after completion of the proposed Parkside Estates project.
Ms. Keppler stated her opposition to cross traffic conditions in her neighborhood.
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Jennifer Reidel urged Council to deny the proposed Parkside Estates project, voicing her
concerns about transporting potentially contaminated soil via trucks from this site up city streets
and through her neighborhood. Ms. Reidel stated that a chemical analysis should be
conducted. She spoke regarding instances of respiratory problems and cancer being
experienced by residents allegedly due to dirt being excavated in the area.
Eileen Murphy.spoke on behalf of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and stated that this area should
be classified as constructed wetlands. She asked Council to deny the proposed project.
Marty Annenberg urged Council not to approve the lots for homes that are proposed for
Parkside Estates, which are elevated higher than the lots for Prestige Homes. Mr. Annenberg
stated that he resides in that neighboring tract and fears his property will be flooded when the
lots drain during a storm.
Priscilla Wolz voiced her concerns regarding the proposed Parkside Estates. She stated her
opinion that a new traffic study should be done; this project has the potential to create serious
problems for the residents of this area; and questioned when would the proposed flood
improvements be completed. Ms. Wolz stated that it is unclear what steps are being taken
against subsidence problems.
Robert Winchell, stated that he is speaking as a geologist and concemed citizen, distributed to
the City Councilmembers two communications dated November 21, 2002 in opposition to
Parkside Estates regarding 1) geological concerns that he believes were not addressed by the
consultant and 2) a summary of recommended conditions if the Environmental Impact Report is
approved for Parkside Estates. Mr. Winchell asked Councilmembers to consider his..
communications when forming their decision:
Paul Arms informed Council that he is speaking on behalf of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. He
urged Council not to approve the Environmental Impact Report and the proposed Parkside
Estates project. He stated the belief that all remaining open space in the Bolsa Chica should be
preserved and saved and classified as wetlands. Mr. Arms spoke regarding ponding and
drainage issues.
Bob Hankin voiced his concerns that if the proposed Parkside Estates development is
approved, Shea Homes, the developer, -should provide another entry for the benefit of the
existing Prestige Homes tract.
Daniel Hankin spoke in opposition to the proposed Parkside Estate property for reasons that it
is on wetlands. He stated the belief if the project is approved. there will be a huge traffic problem
and requested that Shea Homes, the developer provide an extra access road to the Bolsa
Chica.
Dean Albright submitted two sets of maps and photographs and spoke in opposition to
Parkside Estates. His photographs showed ponding during the dry season and nesting birds at
the proposed site. Mr. Albright stated that the city needs to upgrade our flood control channels
to eliminate the need for floodplain insurance.
Earl Pritchard informed Council that he shared costs and participated as the Bella Terra
Project Manager with Shea Homes during the floodplain system research. He stated that the
results were submitted to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and approximately
7,000 residences and businesses would benefit from the removal of the mandatory flood
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insurance requirements. Mr. Pritchard stated that if the proposed Parkside Estates project does
not get approved, then Bella Terra will have difficulties proceeding with the Huntington Center
Mall remodel, as his project is impacted by the same storm drain upgrade as the proposed
Parkside Estates project.
Charles Beauregard brought a copy of the Local Coastal Program Environmental Impact
Report and submitted to Council a two -page map describing the proposed Parkside. Estates
land as being part of the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program. He urged Council to deny this
project.
Jan Vandersloot, member of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust, informed Council of his opinion that
the proposed Parkside Estates project location is part of the Bolsa Chica and should be restored
as constructed wetlands. He stated the belief that this site meets the classification requirements
and asked Council to postpone its decision until proper delineation is completed.
Douglas Stewart voiced his opinion that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is incomplete
and requested Council to disallow the application as the mitigation is inadequate on the
proposed Parkside Estate project. Mr. Stewart spoke against non -city employees working on
the storm drain project.
Joe Buley urged Council to approve the proposed Parkside Estate project. He complimented
Shea Homes for proposing to develop the proposed drainage improvements, which he stated
will benefit the community.
Joyce Riddell, President, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, informed Council that the
Chamber Board of Directors reviewed the plans and recommends that Council uphold the
Planning Commission's decision and support the proposed Parkside Estates project. Ms.
Riddell stated the removal of the floodplain zones would benefit approximately 7,000
homeowners by relieving them from paying flood insurance premiums.
Flossie Horgan, representative, Bolsa Chica Land Trust, urged Council to return the proposed
Parkside Estate project for further review. Ms. Horgan referred to a communication from the
Coastal Commission stating that the water quality analysis in the Parkside Environmental
Impact Report maintains having significant problems. .11
Richard Harlow, representative of Shea Homes, informed Council of the thorough study that
the developer conducted on the proposed Parkside Estates property in order to benefit the
community. He stated that this project 1) offers a large park dedication; 2) will preserve the
natural resources; 3) conforms to low -density residential area requirements; and 4) offers
regional public benefits. He stated his belief that Shea Homes has responded to the issues and
concerns of the neighborhood. Mr. Harlow asked Council to agree with the Planning
Commissions recommendation and go forward with this project.
As there were no persons present to speak further on the matter and there were no further
protests filed, either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Councilmember Dettloff asked staff what studies were done and how they arrived at the city's
position regarding the wetlands determination.
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Jayna Morgan, EDAW consultant, informed Council of her company's involvement with this
project since 1997 and what steps they have taken to arrive at their recommendation to approve
the proposed project being presented to Council at this evening's meeting.
Lisa Kegence of Tom Dodson & Associates, clarified their position regarding the difference
between prior converted cropland and farmed wetlands, reporting on the agricultural aspects of.
the project.
Lisa Kegence reported to Councilmember Dettloff as to why the latter does not concur with
earlier comments from a previous speaker, Robert Roy van de Hoek, the biologist who stated
that the plant species indicate that this site is a wetland.
Jim Castles, a Geotechnical Civil Engineer for Pacific Soils Engineering Inc., explained the
grading operation and liquefaction mitigation in response to Councilmember Dettloff's concerns
as to whether there would be any additional subsidence (cracked wall, fences, etc.) to the
existing residences on the Kenilworth Drive tract during the grading and soil preparation.
Mayor Pro Tern Boardman received clarification from Jim Castles as to when the grading
activities would start based on the ground water regimen to which he referred.
Lisa Kegence responded to Mayor Pro Tern Boardman's inquiry if the 1987 Army Corps of
Engineers Delineation Manual is still valid for wetlands delineation, and what the distinction is
between the Army Corps Manual and the National Food Safety Act Manual.
Mayor Pro Tern Boardman received responses from staff and project consultants regarding 1)
the number of truckloads of soil to be transported; 2) the water test pit locations and how they
were chosen, 3) the potential for soil contamination and testing for PCB contamination; 4)
confirmation on the proximity of this site to the Bolsa Chica Mesa; and 5) what the city would
have to do to resolve the issue of flood zone insurance requirements for this area if the project
was not approved.
Ron Metzler, Vice President of Planning and Development Shea Homes, responded to
Councilmember Winchell's inquiry regarding the developer's ability to get the dirt fill from the
Hearthside Project site, and whether or not there are alternative sites and what impact would
that have.
Staff responded that they would do the calculations as to how many truck load trips would be
required.
Public Works Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski reported on the proposed channel, pump
station, and storm drain improvements.
Councilmember Bauer spoke in favor of the project, stating that 1) the preponderance of
information indicates it is not wetlands; 2) the single entrance residences do not pose a traffic
problem; 3) the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) requirements are being followed;.
4) the project is in compliance with the General Plan; and 5) the city will get affordable housing.
Councilmember Houchen received clarification from staff that the homes in question would not
receive a drop in their flood insurance rates if the project is not approved.
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Principal Planner Mary Beth Broeren reported that the project has no significant effects with
regard to Huntington Harbour.
Planning Director Howard Zelefsky informed Council that the project is consistent with respect
to Best Management Practices.
Public Works Director Robert F. Beardsley and Transportation Manager,Stachelski responded
to Councilmember Houchen's inquiry as to how there -striping of Graham Street would mitigate
traffic congestion.
Councilmember Grace Winchell expressed concern on how run-off is being addressed.
Principal Planner Broeren reported on planned storm drain improvements in response..
Public Works Director Beardsley added that he will check grading issues.
Mike Mills, representative of Pacific Soils, recapped on the role of his agency on the project.
Councilmember Dettloff commented as a California Coastal Commissioner. She spoke about
the Water Quality Unit, with regard to the project using Best Management Practices.
Mayor Pro Tern Boardman spoke in opposition to the proposed certification of the
Environmental Impact Report, stating problems, including 1) there is no description as to the
location of the Bolsa Chica, and 2) her opposition to the proposed planting of Eucalyptus trees.
Mayor Cook announced that the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) owned the property prior to
Shea Homes, and stated that a new NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination_ System)
permit is required. Mayor Cook requested Wetlands delineation.
Following are the roll call votes on Parts 1-3 of the preceding Public Hearing:
(City Council) Public Hearing Part 1 of 3 — Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
No. 97-2 and Denied Appeal Filed by Mayor Debbie Cook of the Planning Commission's
Approval of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 97-2 (See Agenda Item D-1c for
Appeal of Tentative Tract Map Nos. 15377 (City) and 15419 (County), Conditional Use
Permit No. 96-90 and Coastal Development Permit No. 96-18) (Parkside Estates 17301
Graham Street, s/o Warner Avenue, Adjacent to Wintersburg Flood Channel) — (Applicant
- Shea Homes) — Adopted Resolution No. 2002-97 (440.50)
A motion was made by Bauer, second Green to Certify Environmental Impact Report No. 97-2
by adopting Resolution No. 2002-97 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report Number 97-2 for the
Parkside Estates Project." (Attachment No. 1 - on file with the City Clerk's Office). The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Houchen, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook, Winchell
ABSENT: None
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(City Council) Public Hearing Held 2 of 3 — Approved General Plan Amendment No. 98-
1/Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A & 513/1-ocal Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-
4/Annexation No. 98-1 — Applicant, Shea Homes — Parkside Estates Residential Project —
17301 Graham Street, s/o Warner Avenue, Adjacent to Wintersburg Flood Channel —
Adopted Resolution Nos. 100, 101 and 102 and Approved for Introduction Ordinance Nos.
3584 and 3585 (440.50)
A motion was made by Green, second Bauer to
1. Approve General Plan Amendment No. 98-1 by adopting Resolution No. 2002-100—. "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving General Plan
Amendment No. 98-1"(Attachment No. 1 — on file with the City Clerk's Office);
and
2. Approve Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A & 5B with Findings for Approval
(Attachment No. 2* — See the end of the agenda item in this set of minutes) and
after the City Clerk reads by title, approve for introduction by roll call vote the following
two ordinances:
Ordinance No. 3584 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to Add the CZ Coastal Zone
Overlay (Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A)"(Attachment No. 3 — on file with the
City Clerk's Office);
Ordinance No. 3585 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance to Prezone Acreage Adjacent
to the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Channel (Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5B)"
(Attachment No. 4 — on file with the City Clerk's Office);
and
3. Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 with Findings for Approval
(Attachment No. 5* — See the end of the agenda item in this set of minutes), and
adopt Resolution No. 2002-101 "A Resolution.of_the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 to Amend the
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinances to Reflect General
Plan Amendment No. 98-1 and Zoning Map Amendment Nos. 96-5A and 96-5B by
Amending Zone 2-Land Use Plan and Accompanying Text of the City's Coastal Element
for the Real Property Generally Located on the West Side of Graham Street, South of
Kenilworth Drive and Requesting Certification by the California Coastal Commission"
(Attachment No. 6 — on file with the City Clerk's Office);
and
4. Approve the annexation of approximately five (5) acres and recommended approval to
the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);
and
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5. Adopt Resolution No. 2002-102 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach Agreeing to a Redistribution of Property Taxes for Annexation
No. Parkside Annexation to the City of Huntington Beach"and authorize the Mayor
and City clerk to execute (Attachment No. 7 — on file with the City Clerk's Office).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Houchen, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook
ABSENT: None
(City Council) Public Hearing Held Part 3 of 3 — Approved Tentative Tract Map Nos. 15377
(City) and 15419 (County), Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 and Coastal Development
Permit No. 96-18 (See Agenda Item D-1a for Appeal of Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
No. 97-2) (Applicant: Shea Homes for Parkside Estates, 17301 Graham Street, slo Warner
Avenue, Adjacent to Wintersburg Flood Channel) and Denied Appeal Filed by Mayor
Debbie Cook of the Planning Commission's Approval (440.50)
A motion was made by Green, second Bauer to:
Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 15377 (City) and 15419 (County), Conditional Use
Permit No. 96-90, and Coastal Development Permit No. 96-18 with Findings and
Suggested Conditions of Approval (Attachment No. 1* — See end of agenda item in
this set of minutes);
and
2. Approve California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statement of Findings of Fact
(Attachment No. 2* - See end of agenda item in this set of minutes); and approve
the Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment No. 3* - See end of agenda item in
this set of minutes).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Houchen, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook, Winchell
ABSENT: None
Public Hearing Part 2 of 3 — Approved Action — See Recommended Action 2 on the ZMA.
ATTACHMENT 2*
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 96-5A & 513:
Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A and 96-5B represent a change to the Huntington Beach
Zoning Map (District Map #33) as follows:
96-5A: Rezone approximately 40 acres of the subject site to add CZ (Coastal Zone Overlay)
to the existing FL-FP2 (Low Density Residential — Floodplain Overlay) designation;, and
rezone 8.2 acres from RA -CZ (Residential Agriculture — Coastal Zone) and RL-FP2 (Low
Density Residential) to OS -PR -CZ (Open Space — Parks and Recreation — Coastal Zone);
and
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96-513: Pre -zone the approximately 4.9 acre County of Orange parcel as follows:
approximately 1.6 acres RL-& (Residential Low Density); and approximately 3.3 acres )S-C
(Open Space — Conservation).
These changes are consistent with the goals, objectives, and land use policies of the
General Plan and. Local Coastal Program. The proposed changes are.consistent with.
General Plan Amendment No. 98-1 which is being processed concurrently. The land uses
in the surrounding area are consistent with the proposed changes in zoning because the
surrounding land uses are low density residential and open space. As discussed in the
Environmental Impact Report for this project, there will be appropriate infrastructure and
services available to support the proposed development.
2. In the case of a general land use provision, the zoning map amendment is compatible with
the uses authorized in, and the standards prescribed for, the zoning district for which it is
proposed. The changes proposed would be compatible with the uses in the vicinity, which
are primarily low density residential.
3. A community need is demonstrated for the change proposed. The changes would expand
the opportunities for housing and address the needs of a growing population. It will also
expand the amount of passive and active recreation area, as well as coastal conservation,
consistent with the City's General Plan and Local Coastal Program.
4. Its adoption will be in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good zoning
practice. The zoning map amendment provides compatible land uses, and passive and
active public park space to serve the existing community.
Public Hearing Part 2 of 3 — Approved Action — See Recommended Action 3 of the LCPA
ATTACHMENT 5*
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 96-4
1. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 amends the City's certified Local Coastal
Program (Land Use Plan and Implementing Ordinances) in accord with General Plan
Amendment No. 98-1 and Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5A and 96-513. The Huntington
Beach Local Coastal Program/Coastal Element (Figure C-2 and associated text) for the
subject site is changed from "Area of Deferred Certification" to OS-P (Open Space — Park),
approximately 2.8 acres and RL-7 (Low Density Residential — maximum 7 units per acre),
approximately 37 acres; and designate an approximate 4.9 acre portion located within the
County of Orange as OS-C (Open Space — Conservation), approximately 3.3 acres and RL-
7 (Low Density Residential — maximum 7 units per acre), approximately 1.6 acres.
2. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 is in accordance with the policies, standards
and provisions of the California Coastal Act relative to residential development, land
resources and public access. The Local Coastal Program Amendment promotes the City's
Local Coastal Program goals and objectives by allowing low density residential uses, open
space areas, and coastal conservation opportunities.
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3. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter
2 of the California Coastal Act. The General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment
expand the amount of open space and conservation areas that will preserve a eucalyptus
grove, and preserve and avoid the remnant pickleweed area and the Environmental
Protection Agency delineated pocket wetland area in the parcel within the County of
Orange. There will be greenbelts and a paseo park to provide opportunities for public
access through and between the site. _No"existing coastal access will be impacted.
Public Hearing Part 3 of 3 — Approved Action — See Recommended Action 1 of the TTM.
ATTACHMENT 1*
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15377 (City) and 15419 (County)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-90
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 96-18
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE MAP NOS. 15377 (City) and 15419 (County):
Tentative Tract Map No. 15377 for subdivision of 45 acres into 162 single family residential lots
and several lettered lots for open space and landscaped areas is consistent with the General
Plan Land Use Element designation of RL-7 (Low Density. Residential) on the subject property,
or other applicable provisions of this Code including the provisions for Planned Unit
Developments. Tentative Tract Map No. 15419 for the subdivision of approximately 4.9 acres
into nine (9) single family residential lots and lettered lots for open space and landscaped areas
is consistent with the pre -General Plan Land Use Element designation of RL-7 (Low Density
Residential) on the subject property, or other applicable provisions of this Code including the
provisions for Planned Unit Developments.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The project site is
generally flat and able to accommodate the type of development proposed from a circulation
and drainage perspective. The site is required to be'elevated in compliance with City's
requirements for new construction and the Conditional Letter of Map Revision from FEMA
approved June 6, 2002 and therefore, requires 263,000 cubic yards of fill. The proposed fill and
grade will permit the site to be developed consistent with adopted plans and will result in a
density of 4.4 units per acre which is below the allowable density.
3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause serious health
problems or substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. The majority of the site has been previously used for farming and does
not contain habitat for wildlife or fish. A 3.3 acre portion of the parcel in the County area has an
EPA delineated pocket wetland, patchy pickle weed, potential jurisdictional wetlands, and a
buffer to residential uses that will be preserved as open space.
4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision unless alternative easements, for access or for use, will be provided. No existing
easements for the public at large will be affected by the project. The project will provide public
access through the site to the public park and public trails in the vicinity.
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FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-90:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 96-90 for the development of 171 two-story, detached single family
residential units as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for dual -product lot sizes to include 94
lots with minimum 50' frontages and minimum 5,000 sq. ft. lot sizes (average 5,700 sq. ft.); and
77 lots with minimum 60' frontages and minimum 6,000 sq. ft. lot sizes (avg. >7,000 sq. ft:); and
seven flag lots with a minimum frontage of 24'; construction of a 8.2 acre park; retaining walls
greater than two ft. in height and up to 3.5 ft. in height along the westerly property line adjacent
to property within the County of Orange and along flood control channel; and development on a
site with a grade differential of greater than three (3) feet from the low to the high point 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 will be graded
to minimize drainage impacts while complying with the flood requirements of FEMA. The
proposed grade differential to adjacent residential properties will be mitigated through the use of
substantial landscaped setbacks and tree requirements. The project includes significant
infrastructure improvements that will have area wide benefits.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding single family residential and
open space land uses. The project includes two-story homes that are similar to the surrounding
developments; it also incorporates buffer areas for aesthetics and intensified landscaping. .
Open space areas are located adjacent to existing open space areas to maximize use and
buffers.
3. The proposed project 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.
Variations to the wall heights are permitted by conditional use permit and lot size and width are
allowed as part of a planned unit development.
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 Low Density Residential on the City
portion of the property and pre -General Plan Land Use Element designation of Low Density
Residential on the County portion of the property. In addition, it is consistent with the following
goals and policies of the General Plan:
Policy 9.2.1: Require that all new residential development within existing residential
neighborhoods (i.e., infill) be compatible with existing structures, including the use of building
heights, grade elevations, orientation and bulk that are compatible with the surrounding
development.
The proposed homes are compatible with existing homes in the area in term of style, materials,
and colors. The buildings are will articulated and will have enhanced building elevations along
street frontages. The building pads are higher but there is a setback buffer along the north
property line.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.96-18:
1. Coastal Development Permit No. 96-18 for the development of a 171-unit single family
residential project within an area of deferred certification in the coastal zone as modified by
conditions of approval, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal
Program. The project layout is consistent with the existing and proposed Low Density
Residential land use designation on the property.
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2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning
district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The proposed
development complies with all development standards except for the increased retaining
wall heights, and the minimum lot width and size. The development will be in compliance
with City and FEMA requirements pertaining to floodproofing.
3. At the time of occupancy the proposed development can be provided with infrastructure in a.
manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program. The proposed project will provide
all required infrastructure consistent with the Local Coastal Program and City requirements.
4. The development conforms to the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3
of the California Coastal Act. The project will not impact existing public access or recreation
opportunities in the coastal zone; the project will add opportunities for access to surrounding
trails and a proposed public park and will improve a proposed bikeway adjacent to the
channel and the developed portion of the site.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15377 (City) AND NO. 15419
(County):
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 15377 and Tentative Tract Map No. 15419, received and dated
July 8, 2002, shall be the approved layout except as amended per the conditions stated
herein and as follows:
a. Lot No. 4 of TTM 15419 shall be eliminated and made part of the adjoining open space
area.
2. The final map for Tentative Tract Map No. 15377 (City) shall not be approved by the City
Council until Zoning Map Amendment No. 96-5 and General Plan Amendment No. 98-1 are
approved and in effect, and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 has been
approved by the California Coastal Commission.
3. The final map for Tentative Tract Map No. 15419 (County) shall not be approved by the City
Council until proof that the area has been annexed into the City by LAFCO; and until Zoning
Map Amendment No. 96-5 and General Plan Amendment No. 98-1 are approved and in
effect, and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 96-4 has been approved by the
California Coastal Commission. If the annexation does not occur the "non annexation"
alternative layouts shown on Tentative Tract Map 15377 shall be the approved layout.
4. At least 90 days before City Council action on the final map, CC&Rs shall be submitted to
the Departments of Planning, Public Works and City Attorney's office for review and
approval. The CC&Rs shall include the following:
a. Provide for maintenance of all common area landscaping, irrigation, drainage facilities,
bike trail links, slopes, walkways and open space areas along Graham Street, surface
drainage for lots "B" thru "P" and lots "R" thru "Z" by the Homeowner's Association .
(HOA).
b. Provide for maintenance of slopes, fences and retaining walls that serve as flood control
protection, except within the County Flood Control right-of-way.
c. Prohibit the blocking or screening of fire hydrants located in public right-of-way.
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d. Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the approved Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) including treatment train. The WQMP shall be included in
the CC&Rs as an attachment or addendum for conformance with NPDES requirements.
The CC&Rs shall restrict any revision or amendment of the WQMP except as may be
dictated by either local, state or federal law.
e. Provide for maintenance and liability of the two bike trails linking the flood control
channel with "C" Street and "L" Street.
f. Notification to purchasers that there will be a City public park within the tract and that
access to Greenleaf is for emergency purposes only.
5. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the final map unless
otherwise stated. Bonding may be substituted for construction in accordance with the
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. (PW)
a. The Final Map(s) shall be consistent with the approved Tentative Map.
b. Vehicular access rights to all public streets, either proposed or existing, shall be
released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at locations approved
by the Planning Commission. (PW)
c. The rough grading plan and improvement plans shall be submitted to the Department
of.Public Works. for review. The engineer shall submit cost estimates for determining
bond amounts. (PW)
d. A final sewer design study of the project system shall be submitted for Public Works
approval. The developer shall design the sewer system required to serve the
development in conformance with the approved preliminary study and City design
criteria. (PW)
e. Prior to first plan check submittal, the developer shall submit a water system hydraulic
analysis to confirm appropriate on -site sizing and layout. City staff will provide design
parameters, including water pressures and flows, at points of connection. The hydraulic
model output shall conform to City requirements and be fully compatible with and
transferable with City software. All costs for water system modeling work shall be borne
by the developer. (PW)
Final hydrology and hydraulic design analysis and calculations for both on and off site
drainage facilities shall be submitted for Public Works review and approval. The project
improvements shall be consistent with the facilities proposed in the Conditional Letter
of Map Revision (CLOMR) issued by FEMA on June 6, 2002. On -site drainage shall
not be diverted or concentrated to adjacent properties, but shall be handled by a Public
Works approved method. The final design analysis of the system shall be consistent
with the approved preliminary studies. All pad elevations must comply with FEMA
design criteria in conformance with the CLOMR (BFE 2.2 feet National Geodetic
Vertical Datum (NGVD)) and as directed by the City of Huntington Beach, Department
of Public Works. Gradients of less than 2% shall not be permitted in earthen swales
without prior approval from Public Works. (PW)
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g. The following shall be shown as a dedication to the City of Huntington Beach on the
Final Map:
1) The 8.2 acre public park (Lot "Q" and "A") shall be dedicated to the City of
Huntington Beach in fee simple for parkland purposes pursuant to Section 254.08.H
of the HBZSO. The applicant shall submit to the City a Grant Deed, along with a
preliminary title report, granting a fee ownership in the parkland unencumbered by
any easements or covenants, both recorded and unrecorded, which restrict any and
all uses by the City. It shall be the applicant's responsibility as part of the dedication
to obtain, record, and submit all necessary quitclaims ensuring a proper dedication.
The proposed land shall also be certified clean to the City's Soil Clean -Up Standard,
City Specification 431-92 by an acceptable testing firm. Upon acceptance of the
Grant Deed language and the submittal of a title insurance policy in an amount equal
to the appraised value of the land, the City Clerk, if granted authority as part of the
acceptance of the tract map by City Council, shall record the Grant Deed for the
parkland dedication. (PW)
2) The domestic water system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans
for this tract. Easement widths shall conform with the City of Huntington Beach
Standard Plan No. 300. (PW)
3) The sanitary sewer system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans
for this tract. (PW)
4) The storm drain system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans for
this tract, except those facilities designated to be maintained by the HOA on the
improvement plans and in the CC&R's. Easement widths shall conform with the City.
of Huntington Beach Standard Plan No. 300. (PW)
5) A 2.00-foot wide public utility easement along both sides of each street, per Standard
Plan No. 104. (PW)
6) Graham Street for street purposes. (PW)
7) Greenleaf Lane (Cul-de-sac tum-around) for street purposes. (PW)
8) "A" Street through "M" Street for street purposes. (PW)
9) An easement for public pedestrian access purposes for the two bike trails linking the
flood control channel with "L" Street and with "C" Street.
10) An easement for public access purposes 1`0=feet in width adjacent to or in proximity
to the northerly right-of-way of "A" Street and "B" Street within Lot "N", the paseo
park. The total width shall be 20-feet as measured from the curb face.
If.necessary, the ultimate Channel right-of-way shall be dedicated on the final map to
the County of Orange. (PW)
All street lighting shall be conveyed to Southern California Edison Co. for maintenance
and operation. (PW)
A reproducible mylar copy and print of the final tract map shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works at the time of recordation. (PW)
The engineer or surveyor preparing the final map shall comply with Sections 7-9-330
and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision
Manual, Subarticle 18 for the following items: (PW)
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1) Tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the
County Surveyor.
2) Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the County of Orange.
Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the City per the following criteria:
Design Specification:
1) Digital data shall be full size (1:1) and in compliance with the California coordinate
system — STATEPLANE Zone 6 (Lambert Conformal Conic projection), NAD 83 datum
in accordance with the County of Orange Ordinance 3809.
2) Digital data shall have double precision accuracy (up to fifteen significant digits).
3) Digital data shall have units in US FEET.
4) A separate drawing file shall be submitted for each individual sheet.
5) Digital data shall be in compliance with the Huntington Beach Standard Sheets, drawing
names, pen color and layering conventions.
6) Feature compilation shall include, but shall not be limited to: Assessor's Parcel
Numbers (APN), street addresses and street names with suffix.
File Format and Media Specification:
7) Shall be in compliance with the following file format:
➢ AutoCAD (version 13 or later) drawing file: DWG
8) Shall be in compliance with the following media type:
a. CD Recordable (CD-R) 650 Megabytes
M. No construction or public access shall be taken from or to Greenleaf for any purpose
other than emergency vehicle access. Any future connection of Greenleaf to the
development for public street purposes or private access shall be prohibited until
otherwise conveyed through a public hearing process before the City Council.
n. A Certificate of Insurance shall be filed with the Department of Public Works and
approved as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
o. All improvement securities (Faithful Performance, Labor & Material and Mon
umentation
Bonds) and Subdivision Agreement shall be posted with the Department of Public
Works and approved as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
p. All Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW)
q. An Affordable Housing Agreement Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department
for review and approval. The agreement shall provide for affordable housing on -site or
off -site. Said agreement shall be executed prior to issuance of the first building permit
for the tract. The contents of the agreement shall include the following:
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1) Minimum10 percent of the units shall be affordable to families of low-income
level (less than 80% of Orange County median) for a period of thirty years.
2) A detailed description of the type, size, location and phasing of the affordable
units.
3) If affordable units (new or rehabilitate) are off_ site, they must be under the full
control of the,applicant.
4) The affordable units shall be constructed prior to or concurrent with the primary
project. Final approval (occupancy) of the first residential unit in the tract shall
be contingent upon the completion and public availability, or evidence of the
applicant's reasonable progress towards attainment of completion, of the
affordable units. (MM)
5. The following conditions are required to be completed prior to issuance of Grading Permits:
a. A Grading Plan, prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works for review and approval. Final grades and elevations on the
grading plan shall not vary by more than one (1) foot from the grades and elevations on the
approved Tentative Map unless otherwise required by these conditions and shall conform
to FEMA requirements for elevation above the flood water levels as directed by the
Department of Public Works. The recommendations from Section 7.0 and 8.0 of the
geotechnical study, Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the earthwork
activities. (MM) The following public improvements shall be shown on the plan:
i. I Class I bike trail and adjacent lot slopes along the channel. (PW)
ii. Two bike trails linking the flood control channel with "C" Street and "L" Street.
iii. All slopes, sea walls, and drainage control devices along the westerly boundary
of the development. (PW)
iv. The owner shall submit of "Notice of Intent" (NOI), along with the required fee, to
the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in compliance with NPDES
general construction permit requirements. Copies of the NOI and the written
replies received from the SWRCB shall be submitted to the City. (PW-MM)
b. Sewer lateral for each habitable lot. (PW)
c. All structures over twenty feet (20') in height from the point of connection at the public
water source shall require a backflow protection device on the domestic water service
unless otherwise approved by the Water Division. (PW)
d. A separate irrigation service, meter and backflow protection device shall be required for
the park. Additional irrigation services, meters and backflow devices shall be required for
any Homeowner Association (HOA) landscaping. (PW)
e. Each proposed dwelling unit shall require a separate domestic water meter and service.
All domestic water meters shall be sized in accordance with the California Plumbing Code
(CPC) and the requirements of the City of Huntington Beach Department of Public Works
and the Fire Department. (PW/FD)
f. Plans for EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS at Greenleaf/LOT R shall be submitted and
approved by the fire and planning departments. Indicate gate location, method to secure,
slope, and overall final elevation change. (FD)
g. Final finished grade for the park shall be subject to the approval of the Departments of
Public Works and Community Services. The final finished grade shall, at a minimum:
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i. Protect existing trees, meet police department visibility requirements, provide
proper drainage, meet conditions for maintaining a playable park and provide a
drainage interceptor at the toe of the existing slope that transports run off to the
storm drain system prior to entering the playable park area. (PW)
ii. The finish grade in the City park site shall be raised with a City approved topsoil.
(PW)
iii. The slope of the soil grade adjacent to "H" and "I" street shall be 5:1 max to a low
point of 5.0 FT to 7.0 above sea level. The park shall then drain (slope) toward
the existing "treed" slope at a minimum of 1 % and maximum 2% to a drainage
swale at the top of said existing slope. A grade break may occur in closer
proximity with the drainage swale and the grade to the swale can be 5:1
maximum or an acceptable solution approved by the Park, Tree and Landscape
Division. (PW)
iv. The gradient and configuration of the emergency access road shall be approved
by Public Works and Fire. (PW/FD)
V. A separate lot shall be created for the existing "treed" slope area and shall
extend from the western property boundary to the top of the slope at the concrete
drainage swale, and from the north property line following the concrete swale
south to the H.O.A. maintained lot "P". (PW)
h. The Developer shall design and construct a new wet well/dry well sewer lift station and
force main as required by the City to replace the existing station in Graham. The new
station shall be sized to accommodate existing and the proposed development flows. The
existing station shall be abandoned in -place by the developer as directed by The
Department of Public Works. The used pumps/controllers shall be returned to the City
Yard. The design of the lift station shall comply with all design requirements and criteria of
the City of Huntington Beach. (PW)
The Developer shall design and construct the ultimate improvements to centerline of the
East Garden Grove - Wintersburg Channel (C05) per County of Orange Flood Control
District's adopted design standards (sheet pile and cathodic protection, or an equivalent
lining if approved by the County). Said channel improvements shall be constructed along
the entire project site frontage, extending under Graham Street bridge and transitioning
out on the east side of the Graham Street bridge, as directed by the County.
Requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers shall be observed in the design and construction of all channel
and abutting slope improvements in and adjacent to the channel. Additionally, the
Developer shall remove the existing oil -field access bridge over the County channel
westerly of the Slater Pump Station, unless otherwise directed by the County of Orange.
(PW)
The Developer shall install two (2) new pump systems (motor, pump, controls, heat
exchanger, and necessary appurtenances) within the existing vacant pump bays in the
Slater Pump Station as determined necessary (equipment to match/equal City
specification). Subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer, a request for fee
credits may be considered for improvements exceeding the developer's required project
impact mitigation. The value of each existing pump bay to be utilized shall be considered
to be $300,000 unless it is proven to the satisfaction of the City Engineer to be a different
amount. The developer will be required to make capacity improvements to the system as
necessary to drain the subject development and tributary flows to the site as required by
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the Department of Public Works. The applicant shall also obtain necessary written
approvals from the County of Orange and other pertinent agencies as required prior to
issuance of grading permits. (PW/MM)
k. The Developer shall design and construct off -site drainage improvements as required by
the Department of Public Works to mitigate impact of increased runoff, as well as
conveyance of ultimate upstream. flows or deficient, downstream drainage systems..
Design of all necessary drainage improvements shall provide mitigation for all rainfall
event frequencies up to a 100-year frequency. The Developer shall provide the
necessary hydrologic and hydraulic studies as required to justify final pad elevations on
the site in conformance with the latest FEMA requirements, and to update that portion of
the City's Master Plan of Drainage to reflect the changes and improvements of this project
in the plan. If earthen slopes and/or levee protection is constructed along lots on the
southwest perimeter of the property, the design shall conform to the FEMA and U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers Design Guidelines (most specifically USACOE Manual EM 1110-2-
1913.) Among the items of design criteria to be included are the following: (PW)
The top of levee or berm shall be wide enough to accommodate a 12-foot
wide clear access for maintenance vehicles. Drainage swales and flow lines
along the brow of the levee shall not be within the 12-foot travel area. If
seawalls are incorporated into the design, drainage swale flow lines be a
minimum of 18-inches from the wall and shall be concrete gutters.
The waterside of the levee shall be 3:1 or flatter with riprap or similar slope
protection, or 4:1 or flatter without hard slope protection. Seawalls in
combination with slopes may be used as approved by the City.
iii. The landside of the levee shall be 4:1 or flatter to minimize seepage and
permit easy maintenance by homeowner.
iv. The levee design shall include a seepage barrier. If sheet piles are
employed, no seepage barrier is required. Transitions from sheet piling to
earthen berms shall be concrete lined.
V. A vehicle turnaround with a turning radius or hammerhead design consistent
with maintenance vehicles criteria shall be provided at the end of the levee
maintenance road unless otherwise approved by the Department of Public
Works.
vi. The top of levee and/or sea wall shall maintain a minimum elevation of 11 feet or
1-foot of freeboard above the committed water surface elevation in the channel,
whichever is greater The top of levee and/or sea wall shall tie into the existing
topography to prohibit a breach or intrusion into the subdivision from seawater
high tide events or storm flows. (PW)
I. Storm Drain, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Water Quality
Management Plans (WQMP) conforming with the current National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, prepared by a licensed Civil
Engineer, shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and
approval. The plans shall also be submitted to Orange County Coastkeeper for
review and comment. Catch basins shall be grated and not have side openings.
(PW)
To the greatest extent feasible, low flow urban runoff from the properties to
the north shall be directed to a gross pollutant removal device. The
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developer shall investigate use of the remainder of the southwest open
space area within Tract 15419 for treatment of this runoff.
ii. Gross pollutant removal devices (CDS or equivalent) for the removal of
debris, sediment, oil and water separation, etc., shall be installed as part of
the treatment train for the main line systems. Access to these devices for
maintenance shall be provided and .included within an easement to the City.
iii. If deemed feasible by the City Engineer, the developer shall design and
construct a low flow urban runoff treatment train for flows from the Slater
Pump Station, which may be conveyed to the potential open space
southwest of the project area. If deemed not feasible by the City Engineer,
this requirement may be waived.
iv. A SWPPP shall be prepared and updated as needed during the course of
construction to satisfy the requirements of each phase of the development.
The plan shall incorporate all necessary Best Management Practices
(BMP's) and other City requirements to eliminate polluted runoff until all
construction work for the project is completed.
V. A WQMP shall be prepared, maintained and updated as needed to satisfy the
requirements of the adopted NPDES program. The plan shall incorporate water
quality measures for all improved or unimproved phases of the project. All
structural BMP's shall be sized to infiltrate, filter, or treat the 85-percentile 24-
hour storm event or the maximum flow rate of runoff produced from a rainfall
intensity of 0.2 inches per hour. The WQMP shall include an extensive Home
Owner's Association education program, including information booklets and
packages for each homeowner, and periodic informational programs to keep
owners current with WQMP practices and requirements. (PW)
m. Existing mature trees that are to be removed must be replaced at a 2 for 1 ratio with a 36"
box tree or palm equivalent (13'-14' of trunk height for Queen Palms and 8'-9' of brown
trunk). Applicant shall provide a consulting arborist report on all the existing trees. Said
report shall quantify, identify, size and analyze the health of the existing trees. The report
shall also recommend how the existing trees that are to remain (if any) shall be protected
and how far construction/grading shall be kept from the trunk. (PW)
n. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect, shall be
submitted to the Departments of Public Works and Planning for review and approval. The
Landscape Construction Set shall identify the location, type, size and quantity of all
existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be removed and proposed
plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site plan and a copy of the
entitlement conditions of approval. The plan shall include irrigation demands to ensure
proper irrigation service sizing. (PW)
o. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. The plan shall include all
common areas, the proposed City Park, Graham Street setback area, and the paseo
park. The paseo park along the north property line shall include intensified
landscaping to further screen possible headlight intrusion. In addition, Lot "B" of TTM
15419 shall consist of non-invasive, native drought tolerant plant material without a
permanent irrigation systems. (PW/MM/Code Requirement)
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p. An erosion and silt control plan for all water runoff during construction and site
preparation work. (PW/MM)
q. Street Improvement Plans for Graham Street shall be prepared per the City of
Huntington Beach Standard Plan No. 103, (80764'), and submitted for review and
approval. The developer shall include the following modifications to achieve the
minimum number of travel lanes specified and include any additional striping
modifications identified by the Transportation Manager to best accommodate specific
traffic operations (PW/MM):
i. Improve Graham Street, as needed, to correct the stopping sight distance
and stacking problems between the southerly crosswalk across Graham at
Street "A" and the crest of the Wintersburg Channel Bridge as approved by
the Department of Public Works.
ii. Restripe Graham Street from Street "A" to Glenstone Drive with a seven (7)
foot bike lane in each direction, one twelve (12) foot through lane in each
direction, and a fourteen (14) foot painted two-way left turn median.
Ili. Restripe Graham Street northerly from Street "A" as directed by the
Department of Public Works, to transition with a seven (7) foot bike lane in
each direction, one eighteen (18) foot through lane in each direction, and a
fourteen (14) foot painted two-way left turn median. A protected left turn
pocket on Graham Street, (northbound to westbound) shall be provided with
appropriate tapers in accordance with the design speed, (50 mph). Signage
shall be added to the intersection of Graham Street and Kenilworth Circle to
keep intersection clear.
Internal public streets shall be designed and constructed as follows (PW):
All street grades shall have a minimum gradient of 0.50%.
Street "A" ("Entry Street") shall be designed and constructed per the City of
Huntington Beach Standard Plan No. 104 modified, (56736'). A dedicated
left turn lane and dedicated right turn lane (within 26' from median island to
outer curb face) exiting onto Graham Street shall be provided. A 15-foot wide
median island shall be constructed at the entry. No parking or driveway
openings will be permitted on Street "A" from Graham Street to Street "D".
iii. Street "B" shall be designed and constructed per the City of Huntington
Beach Standard Plan No. 104 modified (56736') with a 10-foot parkway on
each side.
iv. Streets "C" thru'`M," shall be designed and constructed per the City of
Huntington Beach Standard Plan No. 104 Modified, (48736).
V. Parking layout shall conform to City Standards and the City's Subdivision
Ordinance and Municipal Code requirements, including Municipal Ordinance
No. 10.40.050. Thirty (30) parking spaces shall be provided for park parking
above the count required for residential lot guest parking. No on -street
parking shall be permitted adjacent to emergency access areas in
compliance with Fire Department Standard Specification 401 and 415.
vi. Curb, gutter and sidewalk along all street frontages, per City Standard Plan
Nos. 202 and 207.
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vii. An ADA compliant access ramp at the corners of all street intersections.
s. Access for the handicapped in conformance with Title 24, shall be provided from the
public sidewalk into the public park at the northerly and southerly ends.
The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer that
standards (including ADA) regarding pedestrian/bicycle safety along the perimeter
sidewalks will be met. (MM)
u. The developer shall design and install signing and striping plans in accordance with
Public Works Standards. (PW)
v. The Developer shall design and install Southern California Edison owned street
lighting. The plan shall include the height, location, and intensity of streetlights on -
site. Street light spacing shall be in conformance with City of Huntington Beach
Standard Plan 411. (PW)
w. A traffic signal shall be designed and constructed for the intersection of Street "A"
and Graham Street. (MM)
x. Traffic Control Plans, prepared by a Licensed Civil or Traffic Engineer, shall be
submitted to Public Works for review and approval, for work within the City's right-of-
way. (PW)
y. A licensed engineer shall prepare a detailed soils and geological/seismic analysis. This
analysis shall provide detailed recommendations for grading, over excavation, engineered
fill, dewatering, settlement, protection of adjacent existing.structures, landscaping,
chemical and fill properties, liquefaction requirements, retaining walls, streets, and
utilities. Said report shall certify that post development ground water conditions shall not
be affected or affect improvements. (Precise grading plan only). The developer shall
provide a minimum of four (4) agricultural soil tests for fertility and suitability within the
park area prior to developing a finish -grading plan. In addition, a geotechnical expert
shall be on -site daily during dewatering to monitor soil conditions. (PW)
z. 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. (PW)
aa. Soil imported for park area shall be approved by the City Landscape Architect. The
developer shall employ a soil test lab approved by the City Landscape Architect to obtain
and test soils that are to be utilized in raising the grade of the proposed park area. After a
topsoil source is approved, the developer shall guarantee that said soil is delivered to the
site and used on the park. (PW)
bb. For import soils, the project shall comply with all provisions of the HBMC Section 17.04.085
and Fire Dept. City Specification 429, Methane District Building Permit Requirements. (FD)
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CC. Provide proof that all site soil meets the requirements found in the City of Huntington Beach
Soil Cleanup Standard, City Specification No. 431-92. (FD)
dd. The Fire Department must be notified of who will be the environmental site auditor
supervising testing operations during soil import. The selected environmental firm is
responsible for obtaining Fire Department approval for their testing plan. (FD)
ee. 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 Graham Street every 250 feet, and at Greenleaf Lane 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 will 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. (PW)
ff. 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. (PW)
gg. The developer shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering
Division in developing a truck and construction vehicle routing plan. This plan 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. (PW/MM)
hh. A grading/erosion control plan shall be completed and must abide by the provisions of
AQMD's Rule 403 as related to fugitive dust control; and provide a plan to the Department of
Public Works indicating such compliance. (PW)
ii. Block wall/fencing plans (including a site plan, section drawings, and elevations depicting
the height and material of all retaining walls, walls, and fences) consistent with the grading
plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department. Double walls shall be
prohibited. Prior to construction of any new walls, a plan must be submitted identifying the
removal of any existing walls next to the new walls, and shall include approval by property
owners of adjacent properties. The plans shall identify materials, seep holes and drainage.
The new wall depicted along the northerly property line shall be removed; no new wall is
necessary.
jj. If grading occurs during the normal breeding season for the red-tailed hawk and other
raptors locally, (March to July), a survey shall be conducted for active nests. Should active
nests be located within the zone of potential disturbance due to grading or construction
activities, work shall be limited to areas 500 feet away from the nest until the young have
fledged and have begun foraging away from the nest site. The 500-foot protection zone shall
be fenced with visible warning -color materials. Nest trees shall be removed during the non -
breeding season only. (MM)
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kk. The property owner shall conduct a subsurface test investigation for CA-ORA-1308 and
1309 to determine the horizontal boundaries of the sites as well as to confirm the surface
conclusions of non -significance as indicated in the March, 1997 Archeological Assessment.
This may be accomplished though the mechanical excavation of a number of auger holes as
well as two (2) 1x1 meter hand excavated units for stratigraphic control. The subsurface test
investigation (including a discussion of significance (depth, nature, condition, and extent of
resources), final mitigation recommendations and cost estimates shall be submitted to the
Planning Director for review and approval. A cultural resource management plan based on
the test results shall be developed. (MM)
The property owner shall provide written evidence that a certified archaeologist has been
retained and shall be present at the pre -grading meeting/conference, shall establish
procedures for archaeological resource surveillance, and shall establish procedures for
temporarily halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling, identification and evaluation of
the artifacts as appropriate. The archaeological resource surveillance procedures shall
include a provision for Native. American review of grading operations. (MM)
mm. A bikeway plan shall be submitted to the City of Huntington Beach's Departments of
Planning and Public Works, in consultation with the Manager of the County PFRD/HBP
Program Management and Coordination, for approval of consistency with the Orange
County Bikeway Plan. (MM)
nn. The applicant shall submit and have approved a noise mitigation plan to the Department of
Planning that will reduce or mitigate short-term noise impacts to nearby noise sensitive. The
plan shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance and shall include, but
not be limited to (MM):
1) 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, temporary soundproof structures to
house portable generators; and
3) Temporary generators (if utilized) shall be located as far as practical from sensitive
noise receptors.
4) Mitigation measures such as restrictions on the time of construction for activities
resulting in high noise levels.
oo. The applicant shall be responsible for the incorporation of measures to reduce construction
related traffic congestion into the project grading permit. Measures, subject to the approval and
verification by the Department of Public Works, shall include, as appropriate (MM):
1) Provision of rideshare incentives.
2) Provision of transit incentives for construction personnel.
3) Configuration of construction parking to minimize traffic interference.
4) Measures to minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes.
5) Use of a flagman to guide traffic when deemed necessary.
pp. The applicant shall produce evidence acceptable to the City Engineer that: (MM)
1) All grading and construction vehicles and equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped
and maintained with effective muffler systems that use state of the art noise attenuation.
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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.
qq. The applicant shall produce evidence (specifications) acceptable to the City Engineer
that the new walls, if constructed, along the project's northern property (along the rear
property line of lot #103 to lot #123 on Kenilworth Drive and the side property lines of
lots #125 and #126 on Greenleaf Lane of Tract 5792) and Graham Street (along the
project's boundary) will be constructed to achieve maximum sound attenuation. (MM)
rr. The recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of the geotechnical study, located in
Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the earthwork activities of the proposed
project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Earthwork activities include grading,
clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil removals, backcuts, excavation
processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching, inspection, survey control, subgrade
preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads, import soils, structural load and
settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain relocation. (MM)
ss. The applicant shall contract with a dewatering expert to prepare a detailed Dewatering
Plan. This plan shall include the placement of monitoring wells near the northern
property line to evaluate ground water levels during the proposed project dewatering
activities. The dewatering activities shall be adjusted immediately if the monitoring wells
show ground water level changes which may effect subsidence of adjacent properties.
The Dewatering Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public
Works. (MM)
tt. A Phase II environmental soil sampling shall be conducted to determine the residual
levels of pesticides in the soil. If inappropriate/unsafe levels are identified by this
analysis, "clean up" measures shall be recommended and implemented. The Phase II
sampling and any necessary measures shall be approved by the Department of Public
Works. (MM)
uu. The applicant shall provide a Water Quality Management Plan showing conformance to
the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan and all NPDES requirements
(enacted by the EPA) for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plan shall
reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practical using management
practices, control techniques and systems, design and engineering methods, and such
other provisions which are appropriate. (MM)
vv. The developer shall submit a hydraulic computer water model analysis for the
development proposed on the City parcel, which addresses the following:
1) Water demand required by project (fire flow demand as determined by the Fire
Department)
2) Master Plan/General Plan Amendment (GPA) review
3) The City of Huntington Beach Water (Master Plan) System Computer Model (i.e.
H2ONET) must be run with the proposed land use demands (i.e. GPA), and
contrasted with the model run using the existing land use demands, (i.e. the General
Plan, in effect at the time the Water Master Plan was adopted).
4) The City of Huntington Beach Water Division must be contracted to perform this
analysis on the existing City of Huntington Beach Water System Model (1-12ONET),
for a fee to be paid by the developer a minimum of 30 days in advance. If the
analysis shows that project demands cannot be met with the City's current water
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system, the developer shall be required to upgrade the City's system to meet the
demands and/or otherwise mitigate the impacts of the project at no cost to the City.
(MM)
ww. Irrigation systems within the Park, which minimize water waste, shall be used to the
greatest extent possible. Such measures should involve, where appropriate, the
following features:
1) Raised planters and berming in conjunction with closely spaced low volume, low
angle (22'/z degree) sprinkler heads.
2) Drip irrigation
3) Irrigation systems controlled automatically to ensure watering during early morning or
evening hours to reduce evaporation losses.
4) The use of reclaimed water for irrigated areas and grasslands. The project applicants
shall connect to the Orange County Water District's "Green Acres" system of
reclaimed water should this supply of water be available. Separate irrigation services
shall be installed to ease this transition.
6. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be
adhered to:
a. Water trucks will be utilized on the site and shall be available to be used throughout the day
during site grading and construction to keep the soil damp enough to prevent dust being
raised by the operations and when leaving the site. 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; spread soil binders; and implement street sweeping as
necessary. (MM)
b. 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. (PW)
c. During construction, the area shall be wet down in the late morning and after work is
completed for the day (MM).
d. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose substances and building materials shall 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. (MM)
e. Prior to leaving the site, all haul trucks shall be washed off on -site on a gravel surface to
prevent dirt and dust from leaving the site and impacting public streets. Install vehicle wheel -
washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites (MM)
f. Where feasible, pervious paving materials shall be used to reduce surface water runoff.
(MM)
g. Comply with appropriate sections of AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust
and noise to surrounding areas. (PW)
h. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site. (PW)
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The remediation operations 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. (PW)
j. Comply with the "Water Quality Management Plan" requirements. (PW)
k. Discovery of additional contamination/pipelines, etc., must be reported to the Fire
Department immediately and the approved work plan modified accordingly. Discovery of
contaminated soil and/or abandoned oil wells require immediate fire department notification.
All project processes in the immediate discovery area shall cease until approved plans are
in place. (FD)
Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to reduce
emissions. During clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation, maintain equipment engines
in proper tune. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 10 minutes (MM)
m. Use low sulfur (0.05% by weight) fuel by weight for construction equipment (MM).
n. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days. Discontinue construction
during second stage smog alerts (MM).
o. A phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions shall be complied
with. Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or are
expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days). Schedule activities to minimize the
amount of exposed excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
p. The planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction sites shall be
required. Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm
water especially on super pads (MM)
q. On -site parking shall be provided for all construction workers and equipment unless
approved otherwise by the Department of Public Works. (PW)
r. Enclosures or chemical stabilization of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other aggregate
materials shall be required. (MM)
s. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. Control off -road
vehicle travel by posting driving speed limits on these roads, consistent with City standards.
Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel or gasoline power generators
when practical. The applicant shall be responsible for assuring that vehicle movement on
any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds exceed 15
mph. (MM)
t. Compliance with all Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Municipal
Code requirements including the Noise Ordinance. 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)
u. Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on the perimeter of the site identifying the name and
phone number of a field supervisor to contact for information regarding the development and
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any construction/ grading activity.
v. The property owner is responsible for all required clean up of off -site dirt, pavement damage
and/or restriping of the public rights -of -way as determined by the Department of Public
Works. (PW)
w. The property owner shall be responsible for paving all access aprons to.the project site and
for the maintenance of the paving. (MM)
x. The property owner shall be responsible for incorporating measures to reduce construction
related traffic congestion with the implementation of rideshare incentives, transit incentives,
construction area parking, use of flagmen, and implementation of measures to minimize the
obstruction of through traffic lanes, as deemed appropriate by Public Works. (MM)
y. The project shall provide easy access into and within the project site for emergency vehicles
and addresses shall be well marked to facilitate response by officers. Prior to the first final
inspection, project site plans depicting these requirements shall be reviewed and approved
by the Police Department.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS -TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15377 &
15419:
Tentative Map No. 15377 and 15419 shall be valid for two (2) years of the date of final
approval which is from the time the Local Coastal Program Amendment for the area is
deemed certified by the California Coastal Commission. An extension of time may be
granted by the Planning Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning
Department a minimum 60 days prior to the expiration date.
2. 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.
3. All applicable fees shall be paid from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments
fees prior to map recordation. (PW)
4. All new and existing overhead utilities shall be installed underground in accordance with
the City's Underground Utility Ordinance. In addition, all electrical transformers shall be
installed underground. Aboveground transformers may be allowed due to certain
groundwater conditions and shall be approved by. the City Engineer and City Landscape
Architect.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-90/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.96-18:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated July 8, 2002 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. Lot No. 4 of TTM 15419 shall be deleted.
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b. 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)
c. Individual building site plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Departments of
Planning and Public Works. The final building layout shall be within the building envelope
as depicted on the Building Envelope Plan. (MM)
d. 25% of the minimum 60 foot wide lots must have side entry garages and/or garages located
to the rear of the lot.
e. Increase interior side yards (minimum 10') when adjacent to the rear yard of an adjoining lot.
f. Stagger the front yard setback for garages (i.e., from two to four feet between all units)
within the two subdivisions or develop another alternative to vary the street scene.
g. 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.
h. 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. (MM)
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,
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. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and floor plans and the processing fee to the
Planning Department for addressing purposes after street name approval by the Fire
Department. (FD)
c. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD)
d. To maintain required emergency access and site safety during project construction phases,
submit a Fire Protection Plan in compliance with City Specification #426-Fire Safety
Requirements for Construction Sites. (FD)
e. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification #401-Minimum
Access for Fire Department Access. (FD)
f. Fire hydrants must be installed and be in service before combustible construction begins.
Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the
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Fire Department. Indicate hydrant locations and fire department connections. The Fire
Department and the Public Works Water Division have determined the number of fire
hydrants for the 161 Lot Plan to be 14 and the 171 Lot Plan to be 15. (FD)
g. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout each unit. For Fire
Department approval, plans shall be submitted to the Building Department as separate
plans for permits (FD).
h. A fire alarm system in compliance with Huntington Beach Fire Code is required. For Fire
Department approval, shop drawings shall be submitted to Building as separate plans for
permits. The system shall provide water flow, tamper, and trouble alarms, manual pull
stations, interior and exterior horns and strobes, voice communication, and 24-hour central
station monitoring. (FD)
i. Street names must be approved by the Fire Department. Please refer to City Specification
#409-Street Naming Process, Public or Private. (FD)
j. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a Licensed 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.(BD)
k. 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)
I. Floor plans shall depict natural gas and 220V electrical shall be stubbed in at the location of
clothes dryers; natural gas shall be stubbed in at the locations of cooking facilities, water
heaters and central heating units.
m. Contact the United States Postal Service for approval of mailbox location(s).
n. The recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of the geotechnical study, located in
Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the structural design of the proposed
project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural design activities include:
Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and Seismically Induced
Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations; Other Foundation
Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment, and Subgrade
Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural Setbacks;
Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot Drainage,
Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and Concrete
Structures.(MM)
o. It shall be proven to the City that all structures are designed in accordance with the seismic
design provisions of the Uniform Building Codes or Structural Engineers Association of
California to promote safety in the event of an earthquake.(MM)
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p. Building plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Fire Department. If during the Fire
Department's plan check it becomes evident that fireground operations will become
impeded, the department will impose additional fire code requirements in addition to the
automatic sprinkler systems, alarm systems, access roads, etc. (MM)
3. The following conditions shall be completed prior to issuance of Building Permits:
a. Prior to the construction of infrastructure facilities incorporating Tract 15419, proof shall be
shown from L.A.F.C.O., for approval of annexation of Tract 15419 into the City of Huntington
Beach, subject to approvals from Departments of Planning and Public Works.
b. Submit a copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and elevations pursuant to Condition No.
1 for review and approval and inclusion in the entitlement file to the Planning Department;
and submit 8 inch by 10 inch colored photographs of all colored renderings, elevations,
materials sample board, and massing model to the Planning Department for inclusion in the
entitlement file.
c. A grading permit shall be issued. (PW)
d. The final Tract Map shall be recorded with the County of Orange and a copy filed with the
Planning Department. (PW/Code Requirement)
e. All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City Arboricultural
and Landscape Standards and Specifications. A Landscape Construction Set must be
submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved by the Departments of Public
Works and Planning. The Landscape Construction Set shall include a landscape plan
prepared and signed by a State Licensed Landscape Architect which identifies the location,
type, size and quantity of all existing plant materials to remain, existing plant materials to be
removed and proposed plant materials; an irrigation plan; a grading plan; an approved site
plan and a copy of the entitlement conditions of approval. The plan shall include all
common areas, the proposed City Park, Graham Street setback area, and the paseo park.
The paseo park along the north property line shall include intensified landscaping to further
screen possible headlight intrusion. In addition, Lot "B" of TTM 15419 shall consist of non-
invasive, native drought tolerant plant material without a permanent irrigation systems.
(PW)
f. The Consulting Arborist (approved by the City Landscape Architect) shall review the final
landscape tree planting plan and approve in writing the selection and locations proposed for
new trees and the protection measures and locations of existing trees to remain. Existing
trees to remain shall also be addressed by said Arborist with
recommendations/requirements for protection during construction. Said Arborist report shall
be incorporated onto the Landscape Architect's plans as construction notes and/or
construction requirements. The report shall include the Arborist's name, certificate number
and the Arborist's wet signature on the final plan. (PW)
g. An interim parking and building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees,
customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent
properties will not be impacted by their location. The plan shall also be reviewed and
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approved by the Departments of Fire and Public Works. The applicant shall obtain any
necessary encroachment permits from the Department of Public Works. (PW)
h. A copy of a Letter of Map Revision from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) removing the property(ies) from the floodplain shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for inclusion in the entitlement file. Or submit a copy of completed FEMA
Elevation Certificate(s) based on construction drawings, or Floodproofing Certificate in the
case on a non-residential structure, for each building.
i. The project applicant shall implement conditions of the Public Works Department regarding
storm drainage improvements which shall include, but not be limited to (MM):
1) Construct the necessary storm drainage improvements (identified on Exhibit 42 within
the EIR) to handle increased flows and intercept off -site flows
2) Ensure that future building pads are placed at elevations suitable to withstand 100-year
flood.
3) Construct the necessary improvements to the East Garden Grove — Wintersburg
Channel (C05) along the site perimeter
k. The applicant shall show proof of compliance with the Mitigation Agreement established
between the Huntington Beach Union High School District, subject to the approval of the
City of Huntington Beach. (MM)
I. Pervious paving material shall be used whenever feasible to reduce surface water runoff
and aid in groundwater recharge and slopes and grades shall be controlled to discourage
water waste through runoff. (MM)
m. The property owner shall construct the new sewer lift station and force main in accordance
with the City -approved Sewer Plan for the proposed project, and implement conditions of the
Public Works Department regarding sewer infrastructure improvements to handle increased
sewer flow demands. (MM)
n. The Southern California Gas Company or designated natural gas provider shall be
consulted with during the building design phase for further energy conservation measures.
(MM)
o. SCE shall be consulted with during the building design phase for further energy
conservation measures. (MM)
4. The structure(s) cannot be occupied, the final building permit(s) cannot be approved, and
utilities cannot be released for the first residential unit until the following has been completed:
a. Installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed. (PW)
b. Landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the
City approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of Record in written form to the
City Landscape Architect prior to the final landscape inspection and approval. Installation of
required landscaping and irrigation systems shall be completed. (PW)
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c. The applicant shall provide proof that energy saving features have been installed in project
homes as required by the Uniform Building Code. Features may include: solar or low -
emission water heaters, energy efficient appliances, double -glass paned windows, low -
sodium parking lights, etc. (MM)
d. The public park shall be completed other than the one year maintenance period at the
request of 50% occupancy (or by the 95t' home Certificate of Occupancy). (PW)
e. All public infrastructure must be completed per the approved plans. (PW)
f. All improvements must be completed per the approved grading plans. (PW)
g. The applicant shall be responsible for improving Graham Street in accordance with the
approved signing and striping plan. (PW/MM)
h. All landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the
City -approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of record in written form to the
City Landscape Architect prior to the final landscape inspection and approval. (PW)
i. Applicant shall provide the City with Microfilm copies (in City format) and CD (AutoCAD only)
copy of complete City approved landscape construction drawings as stamped "Permanent
File Copy" prior to starting landscape work. Copies shall be given to the City Landscape
Architect for permanent City record. (PW)
j. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout. Shop drawings shall be
submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to system installation. (FD)
k. Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Prior to installation,
shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire
Department. (Fire Dept. City Specification 407) (FD)
I. Backflow protection shall be constructed per the Huntington Beach Water Division
Standards Plans for irrigation and fire suppression water services.
m. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification
428. (FD)
n. Secondary emergency access gates must be secured with KNOX and association (if any)
hardware. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with Fire Dept. City
Specification 401. Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. Fire
lanes will be designated and posted to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 415.
(FD)
o. Service roads and fire access lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted,
marked, and maintained per City Specification #415-Fire Lane Signs. If prior to approved
signage fire lane violations occur and the services of the Fire Department are required, the
applicant may be liable for related expenses. (FD)
p. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and submit a copy to Planning Department.
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q. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Planning Department.
r. 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.
s. A second Elevation Certificate certifying the "as built" lowest floor for each building shall be
submitted to the Planning Department, or a Letter of Map Revision shall be issued by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submitted to the Planning
Department. (Code Requirement)
t. All drainage, pump station and channel improvements consistent with the facilities identified
in the FEMA CLOMR, dated June 6, 2002, shall be completed in place and operational. A
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) from FEMA shall be obtained by the developer following
completion of the improvements. (PW)
u. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with Fire Dept. City Specification 401.
Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads.
v. The project shall comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Fire
Dept. City Specification 422, Well Abandonment.
w. The project shall comply with all provisions of the HBMC Section 17.04.085 and Fire Dept.
City Specification 429, Methane District Building Permit Requirements.
x. The applicant shall provide proof to the City's Traffic Engineer that the project has
contributed its fair -share' towards regional traffic improvement systems (i.e., traffic impact
fees) for the area. This shall include efforts to synchronize traffic lights on streets impacted
by project development. (MM)
y. Testing to verify the estimated radon gas levels shall be implemented as deemed necessary
by the Department of Planning(MM)
z. The following water conservation measures shall be implemented as required by state law:
1) Ultra -low -flush toilets
2) Ultra -low -flow showers and faucets
3) Insulation of hot water lines in water recirculating systems
4) Compliance with water conservation provisions of the appropriate plumbing code
(MM)
aa. Water pressure regulators to limit downstream pressure to a maximum of 60 psi shall be
installed. (MM)
bb. The applicant shall provide information to prospective residents regarding benefits of low
water use landscaping and sources of additional assistance in selecting irrigation and
landscaping. (MM)
cc. The development shall comply with all applicable Mitigation Measures in Environmental
Impact Report No. 97-2 and New Alternatives to EIR No. 97-2.
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5. The Departments of Planning, Public Works and Fire are responsible for compliance with all
conditions of approval herein as noted after each condition. The Planning Director and Public
Works Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to tract map are proposed as a result of
the plan check process. Permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director and Public Works
Director have reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of
the Planning Commission's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a
substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Planning
Commission's may be required pursuant to the HBZSO.
6. Prior to finalization of the Tract or exoneration of the Guarantee Bond, maintenance for the City
Park (Lot A) shall be for a period of 12 months after the 90-day plant establishment period. The
Park may open at the beginning of maintenance period. (PW)
7. 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)
8. A public art element shall be integrated and be in a location that is visible to the public within the
Parkside Estates residential project. Public art shall incorporate the following:
a) Artistic excellence and innovation
b) Appropriate to the design of the project
c) Indicative of the community's cultural identity (ecology, history, society)
The public art element shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board, the
Planning Director, and the Cultural Services Division Manager prior to issuance of any building
permit for the project. The public art shall be in place at the subject site prior to final building
inspection.
9. This TTM and CUP and CDP shall not become effective until GPA 98-1, Zoning Map
Amendment No. 96-5A & 5B, and LCPA No. 96-4 has been approved by the City Council, and
California Coastal Commission, and is in effect.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE .REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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.
2. Construction shall be limited to Monday — Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be
prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
3. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid prior to
the issuance of Building Permits.
4. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43.00 for the posting of the Notice of
ExDetermination 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
Planning Commission's action.
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5. A Mitigation Monitoring Fee shall be paid to the Planning Department prior to the issuance of
Building Permits.
6. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. (PW)
7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits..
8. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW)
9. The development shall meet all local and State regulations regarding installation and operation
of all underground storage tanks. (FD)
Public Hearing Part 3 of 3 — Approved Action — See Recommended Action 2 Certifying
the EIR
ATTACHMENT 2*
PARKSIDE ESTATES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
CEQA STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
SCH# 97091051
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2000 MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
PREPARED BY:
EDAW, INC.
2737 CAMPUS DRIVE
IRVINE, CA 92612
October 2002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CEQA STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
PARKSIDE ESTATES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.REPORT
I. BACKGROUND.............................................................................................................1
Il. FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS FOR
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE (RECOMMENDED PROJECT)...........................................4
A. Impacts Determined to Be Insignificant...............................................................5
INITIALSTUDY..................................................................................................5
Final Environmental Impact Report .....................................................................6
B. Impacts Mitigated to a Level Less than Significant...............................................8
C. Unavoidable Adverse Impacts..........................................................................34
III. REJECTION OF THE ORIGINAL PROJECT AND OTHER
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES .................... ........................36
CEQA STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS
PARKSIDE ESTATES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
I. BACKGROUND
This document has been prepared to explain the rationale that the City of Huntington Beach has
used in making particular findings of the effects created by the project. Facts to support the findings
are explained for insignificant effects, effects mitigated to a level less than significant, and
unavoidable significant environmental effects, in this order.' This document concludes with a
discussion of the alternatives considered and the rationale for rejection of the alternatives.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 15091(a) of the State CEQA
Guidelines (Guidelines) promulgated pursuant thereto provide:
"No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been
completed which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the
project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of
those significant effects accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each
finding."
' The proposed recommended project would not in fact result in unavoidable significant environmental effects. See
Section II.C.
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The possible findings are:
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Finding (2) - Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another
pubic agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such
other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency.
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
The findings shall be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
A finding of infeasibility shall not be made if the agency making the finding has concurrent
jurisdiction with another agency to deal with identified feasible mitigation measures or alternatives.
The document is organized into three sections. This section, Background, identifies the possible
findings that may be made. This section also provides a discussion of the planning and
environmental review process for the project. The second section, Findings and Facts in Support of
Findings for Significant Environmental Effects of the Environmentally Superior Alternative
(Recommended Project), provides a summary of the impacts determined to be insignificant, the
impacts mitigated to a level less than significant, and the unavoidable adverse impacts. The third
section, Rejection of the Original Project and other Project Alternatives, describes the alternatives
to the proposed project and provides the rationale for the rejection of the alternatives.
The City of Huntington Beach is considering approval of the Parkside Estates project. Because the
proposed actions constitute a project under the Guidelines, and the project may have a significant
effect on the environment, and the project is not exempt; the City has prepared an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). This EIR has identified certain significant effects which may occur as a result
of the project, or on a cumulative basis in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS
This section describes the environmental review process for the originally proposed project and
new alternatives to the Draft EIR.
The City of Huntington Beach notified all responsible agencies and interested groups and
individuals of the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Parkside Estates
residential project. The City of Huntington Beach took the following actions to solicit public input
during the preparation of the Draft EIR.
1. The Initial Study was prepared on September 15, 1997 by the City of Huntington Beach. A
copy of the Initial Study is included within Appendix A of the Draft EIR.
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2. A Notice of Preparation (NOP) was prepared and distributed on September 17, 1997. A
copy of the NOP is included in Appendix A-1 of the Draft EIR. The NOP with the Initial Study
was circulated for a 30-day public review period on Wednesday, September 17, 1997.
3. Though not required by CEQA, a Public Information Meeting was held on October 9, 1997
and notice of this meeting was mailed to all property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the
project property boundary. Notice of the scoping meeting was also published in the
Huntington Beach Independent Newspaper. Verbal and written comments were received in
response to the NOP and Initial Study. A copy of these comments is included within
Appendix A-2 of the Draft EIR.
4. A Notice of Completion (NOC) and copies of the Draft EIR were filed with the State
Clearinghouse on Friday, April 17, 1998. The Draft EIR and NOC were distributed to
agencies, groups, organization, and individuals. A copy of the NOC and the State
Clearinghouse distribution list is available for review and inspection at the City of Huntington
Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648.
5. Due to several requests made to the City, the public review period was extended from 45
days to 60 days, and the State Clearinghouse established an official 60-day public review
period for the Draft EIR. It began on Friday, April 17, 1998 and officially ended on June 15,
1998. A copy of these letters is contained in Volume III of the Final EIR document. The City
accepted public letters through June 26, 1998.
6. A Public Information Meeting was held related to the proposed project and the Draft EIR on
Thursday, May 14, 1998. Verbal and written comments related to the Draft EIR were
accepted at this Public Information Meeting. Notes on the verbal comments along with
responses to both verbal and written comments are contained within Volume I of the Final
EIR document. Written comments received at this meeting are contained in Volume III of
the Final EIR document.
7. In accordance with City policy, public meeting notices (including an EIR availability notice)
were mailed to all property owners within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project property
boundary. Additionally, notices were sent to individuals who requested to be notified by
completing a public meeting sign -in sheet and those individuals who telephoned City Hall
with a request to be notified. Notice of the Public Information Meeting was also published in
the Huntington Beach Independent newspaper.
8. Following the close of the 60-day public review period ending on June 15, 1998 and based
on the written and verbal comments received on the Draft EIR 97-2, City staff and EDAW
began preparation of formal responses and Draft EIR Errata pages. The formal responses
are part of the Response to Comments document, dated July 2002. At City staffs request,
the project applicant also prepared a Reduced Density Alternative Concept from July 1998
through February 1999.
9. Based upon the Draft EIR comment letter from the County of Orange dated May 27, 1998,
City staff and the applicant met with the County of Orange between June 1998 and June
2000 to discuss the status and results of the WEST Consultants' new analysis of the C05
Channel watershed. The results of this analysis were used for the issuance of a revised
Flood Insurance Rate Map covering the project site.
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10. In response to the issuance of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) on June 14,
2000, issued by FEMA; the submittal of a request for a Conditional Letter of Map Revision
(CLOMR) to FEMA by Shea Homes; and the November 2000 Coastal Commission decision,
which designated the County portion of the project site as "conservation," City staff
requested and the applicant agreed to prepare a series of alternatives that would address
this new information. Based on the new alternatives, staff recommended, preparation of a
New Alternatives to the Draft EIR document, which disclosed the impacts of the new
alternatives.
11. The New Alternatives to the Draft EIR document was distributed to agencies, groups,
organizations, and individuals. The State Clearinghouse established an official 45-day
public review period for the New Alternatives to the Draft EIR document. The review period
began on June 29, 2001 and officially ended on August 12, 2001. A copy of the comment
letters is contained in Volume III of the Final EIR document. The City accepted public letters
through August 15, 2001.
12. A Public Information Meeting was held related to the proposed project and the New
Alternatives to the Draft EIR on Wednesday, July 25, 2001. Verbal and written comments
related to the New Alternatives to the Draft EIR were accepted at this Public Information
Meeting. Notes on the verbal comments along with responses to both verbal and written
comments are contained in Volume I of the Final EIR document. Written comments
received at this meeting are contained in Volume III of the Final EIR document.
13. Public Meeting notices including a "notice of availability" for the New Alternatives document
were. mailed to all property owners and occupants within a 1,000-foot radius of the project
property boundary and the notice was published in the Huntington Beach ,Independent
Newspaper.
14. Following the close of the 45-day public review period ending on August 12, 2001 and
based on the written and verbal comments received on the New Alternatives to the Draft
EIR, City staff and EDAW prepared formal responses and New Alternatives Errata pages.
The formal responses are part of the Final EIR Response to Comments document, dated
July 2002.
15. The Final EIR, which includes the original Draft-,.EIR, comments and responses on the Draft
EIR, the New Alternatives to the Draft EIR, comments and responses on the New
Alternatives to the Draft EIR document, and Errata pages will be considered for certification.
II. FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS FOR SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE
(RECOMMENDED PROJECT)
This section provides a summary of the findings and facts in support of the findings for the
environmental effects of the environmentally superior alternative (recommended project). The
summary is provided for impacts determined to be insignificant, impacts mitigated to a level less
than significant, and unavoidable adverse impacts.
The project as originally proposed and analyzed in the Draft EIR has been rejected from further
consideration within Section III of this document. This has been due to the following factors: a)
based on comments received (during the 60-day review of the Draft EIR) from the California
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Coastal Commission (CCC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of
Fish and Game (DFG), Bolsa Chica Land Trust (BCLT), and others, a new reduced density
alternative concept was created. The overall intent of the reduced density alternative concept was
to avoid eucalyptus trees on the County portion of the site, as part of a larger Environmentally
Sensitive Habitat Area (ESHA); avoid impacts to remnant wetland (i.e., remnant pickleweed) area
located in the County portion of the project; avoid impacts to the 0.4-acre EPA delineated wetland
area in the County; and consider alternative uses (i.e., open space/scenic greenway) for the County
parcel that would avoid houses jutting further into the lowland area currently being planned for
restoration and long-term conservation of fish and wildlife and b) the issuance of a revised Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) by FEMA on July 14, 2000, which led to the submittal of a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) application to FEMA (with associated hydrologic studies) by Shea
Homes in February 2001 and subsequent approval of the CLOMR by FEMA on June 6, 2002.
Section 15126.6(f) of the CEQA Guidelines states that the alternatives prepared "shall be limited to
ones that would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project." Four
reduced density alternatives were created (using the reduced density concept as the basis). One of
these four alternatives (Alternative 7), which is consistent with 1) the approved FEMA CLOMR, 2)
the goals of the City's General Plan, and 3) the objectives of the project applicant, is being
recommended with the deletion of one unit, as the environmentally superior alternative
(recommended project). A summary description of this recommended project is provided below
along with Findings and Facts in Support of Findings for Significant Effects of the Environmental
Superior Alternative.
Alternative 7, Reduced Density Alternative (9-lot County) with Projected Base Flood Elevation
(updated FEMA with LOMR), 4.5 feet, has been recommended by the City staff to become the
recommended project and replace. the original project. Alternative 7 is technically feasible, and it
meets the project applicant's objectives. This alternative reduces impacts of the original project in
that it completely avoids the eucalyptus trees, the EPA delineated pocket wetland, and the
pickleweed patch located on the County portion of the site, and provides a 464-foot buffer from the
closest residential use to the 0.13-acre on -site ESHA. Furthermore, it provides 6 additional acres of
open space and 36 total fewer units. This recommended project increases the overall site base
flood elevation, compared to the original project, however, this results in an insignificant difference
in the amount of import and the duration of grading operation. Additionally, implementation of this
alternative would result in fewer impacts related to flooding than the original proposal analyzed
under the Draft EIR. Based on the detailed Flood Plain Analysis provided by Exponent, this
alternative provides adequate protection against flooding. Additionally, the CLOMR application was
approved by FEMA on June 6, 2002 and set the BFE at 4.6 feet. Thus, this alternative reduces
many impacts compared to the original project, achieves City's objectives including the provision of
.housing, and does not create new significant impacts related to the increase in base flood elevation.
Therefore, it is environmentally superior to the original project and other alternatives presented.
Additionally, Alternative 7 proposes 9 lots within the County portion of the project site, however,
upon the recommendation of City staff as the "recommended project," one lot within the County
parcel will be deleted to achieve a minimum 100-foot buffer between the homes and potential
jurisdictional wetlands. Therefore, Alternative 7, as the "recommended project" proposes 170 lots,
which includes 8 lots within the County portion of the site.
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A. IMPACTS DETERMINED TO BE INSIGNIFICANT
The following summary briefly describes impacts determined to be insignificant in the preparation of
the Initial Study and EIR.
Initial Study
An Initial Study was prepared to identify the potential significance of the effects due to the proposed
project. Explanations for why these impacts were found not to be significant are identified below
and contained in Appendix A of the Draft EIR. As indicated in the New Alternatives to the Draft EIR
and within the Final EIR, the "recommended project' (Alternative 7) is environmentally superior to
the "original project." The below Initial Study findings of impacts considered "less than significant"
for the originally proposed project would also apply to the recommended project.
Farmland
The project will result in the loss of farmland currently located on the site; however, according to
State Department of Conservation, the site is not designated as prime or unique farmland. The
project is consistent with the site's land use designation. According to the prior property owners
(MWD) and historical records, the project site has been farmed for bean crops and/or regularly
disced and cleared since the 1950's. No impacts related to agricultural resources are anticipated.
Landslide, Expansive Soils, and Groundwater
According to the. Huntington Beach General Plan Update Technical Background Report, there is a
slight potential for landslide activity .within Huntington Beach.. Although the potential for landslides
exists, there have been no historical problems associated with landslides in the project area.
According to the PSE report, the near -surface onsite soils vary in expansion potential from "very
low" to "low" when tested in accordance with UBC 18-2, which is the testing procedure typically
utilized throughout southern California to determine soils expansion potential. Potential impacts
associated with expansive soils are therefore considered to be less than significant.
The proposed project will not result in substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise
available for public water supplies.
Climate and Objectionable Odors
The project will not alter ambient temperatures, moisture or airflow.
It is not anticipated that the proposed residential project will produce any noticeable objectionable
odors.
Historic Resources
According to the City of Huntington Beach Historic and Cultural Resources Element of the General
Plan, no historical resources exist on the project site. Therefore, the project will not affect historical
resources or existing local religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area.
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Final EIR
Impacts which were determined by the Final EIR not to be significant are listed below. Explanations
for why these impacts were found not to be significant are contained within the Final EIR in the
appropriate environmental section.
Land Use Compatibility
No impacts related to on -site residential land use relationships are anticipated.
No impacts related to on -site land use relationships between the proposed park and proposed
residential uses are anticipated.
The establishment of new residential land use relationships with adjacent land uses will not result in
significant impacts.
No impacts related to land use relationships between the proposed park and existing off -site
residential uses are anticipated.
The proposed project will not result in impacts to the Land Use, Urban Design, Housing, Historic
and Cultural Resources, Economic Development, Growth Management, Circulation, Public
Facilities and Public Services, Recreation and Community Services, Utilities, Environmental
Resources/ Conservation, Air Quality, Coastal, Environmental Hazards, Noise, and Hazardous
Materials Elements of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan.
The proposed project will not result in impacts to the Land Use Plan, or its associated components,
of the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program.
The proposed project, in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future
projects, will not result in impacts to the Land Use, Urban Design, Historic and Cultural Resources,
Economic Development, Growth Management, Circulation, Public Facilities and Public Services,
Recreation and Community Services, Utilities, Environmental Resources/ Conservation, Air Quality,
Coastal, Environmental Hazards, Noise, and Hazardous Material Elements. No significant
cumulative land use impacts to the above stated elements are anticipated.
The proposed project, in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future
projects, will not result in impacts to the Land Use Plan, or its associated components, of the Bolsa
Chica Local Coastal Program.
Aesthetics
The proposed recommended project will not result in impacts to a City -proposed scenic route
designated adjacent to the site.
The proposed recommended project will not result in the removal of eucalyptus trees which could
affect the current views of the site.
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Transportation/Circulation
The proposed recommended project will not result in project -specific impacts related to vehicular traffic
increases at the modeled intersections and roadway segments under the existing plus project
condition.
The proposed recommended project will not result in significant impacts to parking.
The proposed recommended project will not result in project -specific impacts related to vehicular traffic
increases at the modeled intersections and roadway segments under the short-term cumulative
condition.
Noise
The proposed recommended project will increase the existing plus project traffic noise levels along
Graham Street by up to 0.8 dB. The 0.8 dB increase in noise levels is not considered a significant
impact.
The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects will not result in a significant incremental increase (0.8 dBA) in traffic
noise levels in the year 2020. Noise levels in excess of 65 CNEL are not anticipated considering
the sound reduction effects of the proposed wall along the northern property line and along Graham
Street.
The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects will not result in a short-term cumulative construction noise impact.
Earth Resources
No active or potentially active faults are known to exist on the site. There are no impacts associated
with ground surface rupture on the project site.
With the implementation of the "remedial grading" component of the proposed recommended
project (which raises the site grades), potential impacts from Tsunamis are less than significant.
Impacts from Seiches are low and with implementation .of the "remedial grading" component of the
project (which raises the site grades) and improvements to the C05 channel as identified in Section
5.7, potential impacts would be less than significant.
The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonable
foreseeable future projects will not result in a cumulative impact related to geology/soils.
The proposed recommended project would not result in removal impacts to the County parcel wetland
habitats, and therefore, no mitigation is required.
Biological Resources
The proposed recommended project would not result in removal impacts to the County parcel wetland
habitats and therefore no mitigation is required.
Cultural Resources
The proposed recommended project will not result in a significant impact on paleontological sites.
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Public Services and Utilities
Implementation of the proposed recommended project will not result in significant impacts to public
transportation services.
B. IMPACTS MITIGATED TO A LEVEL LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT
Impacts associated with the following environmental issues will be mitigated to a level less than
significant upon implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program formulated to address the
recommended mitigation measures. The following is a summary of the findings and applicable
mitigation measures.
Initial Study
As indicated in the New Alternatives to the Draft EIR and within the Final EIR, the "recommended
project' (Alternative 7) is environmentally superior to the "original project." The below Initial Study
findings of impacts considered to be "mitigated to a level less than significant' for the originally
proposed project would apply to the recommended project.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts to natural resources and energy.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Building design and construction shall comply with the Energy Conservation Standards set
forth in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Prior to approval of building permits for
the Specific Plan, architectural and engineering plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Building and Safety to ensure conformance with these standards.
Energy conservation features should include:
• Installation of thermal insulation in walls and ceilings, which meet or exceed State of
California, Title 24 requirements.
• Insulation of hot water pipes and duct systems. Use of natural ventilation where
possible.
• Use of natural gas for space heating and cooking. Installation of ventilation devices.
• Orientation to sunlight and use of overhangs.
• Landscaping with deciduous trees, to provide shade in the summer months and
allow sunlight through in the winter months.
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Public Services and Utilities
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed project may result in impacts to solid waste disposal services and facilities.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
TELEPHONE
1. Prior to issuance of building permits, building plans shall be submitted to GTE enabling GTE
to assess the improvements necessary to provide adequate service to the project site.
LIBRARY
1: The applicant shall provide development fees to mitigate conditions of increased demand as
part of building permit application. These fees shall be based on the City fee schedule in
effect at the time of future building permit applications.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
To reduce the proposed project's impacts on waste disposal facilities, project designs shall
develop a means of reducing the amount of waste generated both during construction and
when the project is in use. The waste reduction program shall be approved by the Planning
Director prior to issuance of building permits. Potential ways of reducing project waste loads
include implementation of recycling programs, and use of low maintenance landscaping
when possible (i.e., native vegetation instead of turf).
2. Rainbow Disposal shall be contacted during the design stage of project components to
ensure the most efficient and economical means for rubbish removal. The designs shall
include rubbish enclosures, projected travel areas, and turnabouts where necessary.
Final EIR �
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts related to the provision of affordable
housing.
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Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to recordation of a final tract map, the applicant must satisfy the City's policy requiring
10 percent of proposed units to be affordable. This requirement must be satisfied to the
discretion of the City Department of Planning through one of the following methods:
a. Pay a fee to the City, if such a process is available;
b. Participate with other developers or a non-profit organization to acquire and/or
rehabilitate existing apartment units at any off -site location within a suitable area and
provide for continued affordability; or
c. Provide the required affordable units at one of Shea Homes' future multi -family projects
within the City of Huntington Beach.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project, in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects, may result in inconsistencies with the City's Affordable Housing Policy.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to recordation of a final tract map,. the applicant must satisfy the City's policy requiring
10 percent of proposed units to be affordable. This requirement must be satisfied to the
discretion of the City Department of Planning through one of the following methods:
a. Pay a fee to the City, if such a process is available;
b. Participate with other developers or a non-profit organization to acquire and/or
rehabilitate existing apartment units at any off -site location within a suitable area and
provide for continued affordability; or
c. Provide the required affordable units at one of Shea Homes' future multi -family projects
within the City of Huntington Beach.
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Aesthetics/Light and Glare
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may be perceived by some members of the community as
having a negative aesthetic effect due, to the reduction of .viewable open space areas.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to approval of building permits, the applicant shall provide proof of incorporation of City
comments/conditions related to the overall proposed design and layout of buildings, and
landscaping. This design and layout of buildings shall be approved by the City Department
of Planning.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the area
outside the perimeter wall along Graham Street to be reviewed and approved by the City
Department of Planning.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts to County -proposed trails.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental. effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR.and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to approval of building permits, the applicant shall submit a bikeway plan to the City of
Huntington Beach Planning Department, in consultation with the Manager of the County
PFRD/HBP Program Management and Coordination, for approval of consistency with the
Orange County Bikeway Plan.
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SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project's development will increase the generation of light and glare
on site with on site vehicle related increases. Further, the proposed recommended project may
result in an impact on the surrounding residential developments primarily to the north and to some
extent to the east.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project, which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the approval of building permits, the applicant shall prepare a plan which shows the
proposed height, location, and intensity of street lights on -site. The plan shall comply with
minimum standards for roadway lighting, and shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Planning and Public Works Department.
2. Prior to the approval of building permits, if outdoor lighting is to be 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.
3. Non -reflective materials shall be utilized to the extent feasible. Individual building site plans
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planning and Public Works Department.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
Lighting from the proposed recommended project may result in light and glare impacts to adjacent
off site uses.
Finding
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the approval of building permits, the applicant shall prepare a plan which shows the
proposed height, location, and intensity of street lights on -site. The plan shall comply with
minimum standards for roadway lighting, and shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Planning and Public Works Department.
2. Prior to the approval of building permits, if outdoor lighting is to be 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.
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3. Non -reflective materials shall be utilized to the extent feasible. Individual building site plans shall
be reviewed and approved by the City Planning and Public Works Department.
Transportation .and Circulation
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project will result in short-term construction related impacts due to the
addition of truck and construction vehicle traffic. Depending on the location of the haul route, traffic
impacts along the selected route may occur.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall coordinate with the City of
Huntington Beach. in developing a truck and construction vehicle routing . plan (including dirt
import haul route). This plan shall specify the hours in which.transport activities can occur and
methods to minimize construction related impacts to adjacent residences. The final plan shall
be approved by the City Engineer.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts to pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety
related to the establishment of access and an on -site circulation system.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the issuance of a final inspection, the applicant shall construct a traffic signal and
improve the intersection at the proposed "A" Street and Graham Street.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the City Traffic Engineer that standards (including ADA) regarding pedestrian/bicycle safety
along the perimeter sidewalks will be met.
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3. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall be responsible for restdping Graham Street from
Glenstone to the project access ("A" Street) as follows:
Two 7 foot bikelanes; one 12' through lane in each direction, and a 14' two-way left
turning median.
Additionally, .the applicant shall be responsible for restriping Graham Street from "A" street to
Warner Avenue, as follows:
Two 7 foot bikelanes, one 18' through lane in each direction, and a 14' two-way left
turning median.
The improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects will result in level of service deficiencies at the intersections Bolsa Chica
Street and Warner Avenue and Graham Street and Warner Avenue under the year 2020 condition.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall pay the applicable Traffic Impact
Fee (TIF) for the City of Huntington Beach. The actual allocation shall be approved by the City.
Appropriate credits shall be granted toward the TIF. The TIF shall cover the project's fair share
of year 2020 improvements to the arterial street system such as:
• Bolsa Chica Street/Wamer Avenue - reconfigure intersection for east/west traffic to
provide dual left turns and either three throughs or two throughs and an exclusive right
turn lane. This deficiency is a product of cumulative growth and not a direct result of the
proposed project.
Graham Street/Wamer Avenue - reconfigure intersection to provide an exclusive
southbound right turn lane from Graham Street to Warner Avenue. This deficiency is a
product of cumulative growth and not a direct result of the proposed project.
Air Quality
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
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The proposed recommended project is anticipated to exceed SCAQMD's daily threshold emission
levels for NOx during construction activities. Further, the addition of emissions to an air basin
designated as non -attainment is considered under CEQA to be a significant impact.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the
following:
A. During clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation, maintain equipment engines in
proper tune.
B. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation:
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; and
3) Implement street sweeping as necessary.
C. During construction:
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.
D. Phase and schedule construction activities -to avoid high ozone days.
E. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
2. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the
following (or other resources as required by the City Engineer):
A. Require a phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions.
B. Schedule activities to minimize the amount of exposed excavated soil during and after
the end of work periods.
C. Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or
are expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days).
D. Require the planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction
sites.
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E. Install vehicle wheel -washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites.
F. Wash off trucks leaving site.
G. 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.
H. Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm water
especially on super pads.
Require enclosures or chemical stabilization of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other
aggregate materials.
J. Control off -road vehicle travel by posting driving speed limits on these roads, consistent
with City standards.
K. Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel or gasoline
power generators when practical.
3. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for assuring that vehicle
movement on any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds
exceed 15 mph.
4. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for the paving of all access
aprons to the project site and the maintenance of the paving.
5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall be responsible for assuring that
construction vehicles be equipped with proper emission control equipment to substantially
reduce emissions.
6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall be responsible for the incorporation of
measures to reduce construction related traffic congestion into the project grading permit.
Measures, subject to the approval and verification by the Public Works Department, shall
include, as appropriate:
• Provision of rideshare incentives.
• Provision of transit incentives for construction personnel.
• Configuration of construction parking to minimize traffic interference.
• Measures to minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes.
• Use of a flagman to guide traffic when deemed necessary.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
Although the mobile source emissions would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds, the project in
conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects would incrementally
contribute to emissions to an air basin designated as non -attainment.
FINDING
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Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall provide proof to the City's Traffic Engineer that
the project has contributed its 'fair -share' towards regional traffic improvement systems (i.e.,
traffic impact fees) for the area. This shall include efforts to synchronize traffic lights on streets
impacted by project development.
2. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall provide proof that energy saving features have
been installed in project homes as required by the Uniform Building Code. Features may
include: solar or low -emission water heaters, energy efficient appliances, double -glass paned
windows, low -sodium parking lights, etc.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future
projects will result in a short-term air quality impact due to construction activities. The addition of
emissions to an air basin designated as non -attainment is considered under CEQA to be a significant
impact.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the
following:
A. During clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation, maintain equipment engines in
proper tune.
B. After clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation:
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; and
3) Implement street sweeping as necessary.
C. During construction:
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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.
D. Phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days.
E. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
2. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the
following (or other resources as required by the City Engineer):
K. Require a phased schedule for construction activities to minimize daily emissions.
L. Schedule activities to minimize the amount of exposed excavated soil during and after
the end of work periods.
M. Treat unattended construction areas with water (disturbed lands which have been, or
are expected to be unused for four or more consecutive days).
N. Require the planting of vegetative ground cover as soon as possible on construction
sites.
O. Install vehicle wheel -washers before the roadway entrance at construction sites.
P. Wash off trucks leaving site.
Q. 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.
R. Use vegetative stabilization, whenever possible, to control soil erosion from storm water
especially on super pads.
S. Require enclosures or chemical stabilization.of open storage piles of sand, dirt, or other
aggregate materials.
T. Control off -road vehicle travel by posting driving speed limits on these roads, consistent
with City standards.
K. Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel or gasoline
power generators when practical.
3. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for assuring that vehicle
movement on any unpaved surface other than water trucks shall be terminated if wind speeds
exceed 15 mph.
4. During grading and construction, the applicant shall be responsible for the paving of all access
aprons to the project site and the maintenance of the paving.
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5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall be responsible for assuring that
construction vehicles be equipped with proper emission control equipment to substantially
reduce emissions.
6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall be responsible for the incorporation of
measures to reduce construction related traffic congestion into the project grading permit.
Measures, subject to the approval and verification. by the Public Works Department, shall
include, as appropriate:
• Provision of rideshare incentives.
• Provision of transit incentives for construction personnel.
• Configuration of construction parking to minimize traffic interference.
• Measures to minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes.
• Use of a flagman to guide traffic when deemed necessary.
Noise
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project has the potential to result in significant short-term noise
impacts during exterior and interior construction activities.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall submit and have approved a noise
mitigation plan to the Department of Planning that will reduce or mitigate short-term noise
impacts to nearby noise sensitive. The plan shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach
Noise Ordinance and shall include, but not be limited to:
A. A criteria of acceptable noise levels based on type and length of exposure to
construction noise levels;
B. Physical reduction measures such as temporary noise barriers that provide
separation between the source and the receptor; temporary soundproof structures to
house portable generators; and
C. Temporary generators (if utilized) shall be located as far as practical from sensitive
noise receptors.
D. Mitigation measures such as restrictions on the time of construction for activities
resulting in high noise levels.
2. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall produce evidence acceptable to the
City Engineer that:
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A. All grading and construction vehicles and equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be
equipped and maintained with effective muffler systems that use state of the art
noise attenuation.
B. Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practicable from
sensitive noise receptors.
C. All operations shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in long-term noise impacts.
Based on the distance of on -site and off -site homes to the park and the barriers included
as part of the recommended project (i.e., passive paseo park and slope), the proposed
recommended project is not anticipated to result in significant noise impacts from
recreational activities at the proposed park site.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect identified for the 1998 original project has been substantially lessened to a level less
than significant by virtue of the recommended project (which increases the separation of off -site homes from
the proposed Parkside homes by including a paseo park along the northerly boundary) and the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall produce evidence (specifications)
acceptable to the City that the new walls, if constructed, along the project's northern
property (along the rear property line of lot #103 to lot #123 on Kenilworth Drive and the side
property lines of lots #125 and #126 on Greenleaf Lane of Tract 5792) and Graham Street
(along the project's boundary) will be constructed to achieve maximum sound attenuation.
Earth Resources
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
Significant settlements of peat deposits within the upper 5 feet could continue over the design life of
the structures without mitigation in the form of removal and/or surcharge.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
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FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR. shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The potential exists for significant impacts from the on -site mildly to severely corrosive soils.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
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structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts from soils with poor pavement support
characteristics.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts from soils with low shear strength.
FINDING
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Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts from soil shrinkage.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been requiredin, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
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2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations; Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts due to ground shaking.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the'Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the recommendations contained in Section 8.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR, shall be incorporated into the
structural design of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Structural
design activities include: Foundation Design; Settlements including Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced Settlements; Post -Tensioned Slab/ Foundations;. Mat Foundations;
Other Foundation Recommendations such as Footing Embedment, Underslab .Treatment,
and Subgrade Moisture Content; Concrete Driveways, Sidewalks, and Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls; Other Design and Construction Recommendations such as Lot
Drainage, Utility Excavations, Utility Trench Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic Structures, and
Concrete Structures.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, it shall be proven to the Department of Building and
Safety that all structures are designed in accordance with the seismic design provisions of
the Uniform Building Codes or Structural Engineers Association of California to promote
safety in the event of an earthquake.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
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The proposed recommended project may result in impacts associated with liquefaction and seismic
settlement.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the recommendations contained in Section 7.0 of
the geotechnical study, located in Appendix E of the EIR shall be incorporated into the
earthwork activities of the proposed project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Earthwork activities include grading, clearing and demolition, site preparation, unsuitable soil
removals, backcuts, excavation processing, compaction of all fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control, subgrade preparation, cut and fill slope construction, haul roads,
import soils, structural load and settlement/subsidence measures, and storm drain
relocation.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in local subsidence of adjacent properties along the
project's northern property boundary due to dewatering.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall contract with a dewatering
expert to prepare a detailed Dewatering Plan. This plan shall include the placement of
monitoring wells near the northern property line to evaluate ground water levels during the
proposed project dewatering activities. The dewatering activities shall be adjusted
immediately if the monitoring wells show ground water level changes which may effect
subsidence of adjacent properties. The Dewatering Plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the Department of Public Works.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in groundwater impacts.
FINDING
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Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to'a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall contract with a dewatering
expert to prepare a detailed Dewatering Plan. This plan shall include the placement of
monitoring wells near the northern property line to evaluate ground water levels during the
proposed project dewatering activities. The dewatering activities shall be adjusted
immediately if the monitoring wells show ground water level changes which may effect
subsidence of adjacent properties. The Dewatering Plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the Department of Public Works.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts from hazardous materials.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, Phase II environmental soil sampling shall be
conducted to determine the residual levels of pesticides in the soil. If inappropriate/unsafe
levels are identified by this analysis, "clean up" measures shall be recommended and
implemented. The Phase II sampling and any necessary measures shall be approved by the
Department of Public Works.
2. Prior to the final inspection, testing to verify the estimated radon gas levels shall be
implemented as deemed necessary by the Department of Planning.
Drainage/Hydrology
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in potential impacts to drainage.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
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The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall implement conditions of
the Public Works Department regarding storm drainage improvements which shall include,
but not be limited to:
Construct the necessary storm drainage improvements (identified on Exhibit 42
within the EIR) to handle increased flows and intercept off -site flows.
Ensure that future building pads are placed at elevations suitable to withstand 100-
year flood.
Construct the necessary improvements to the East Garden Grove - Wintersburg
Channel (C05) along the site's developed edge.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in potential impacts associated with flooding.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall implement conditions of
the Public Works Department regarding storm drainage improvements which shall include,
but not be limited to:
Construct the necessary storm drainage improvements (identified on Exhibit 42
within the EIR) to handle increased flows and intercept off -site flows.
Ensure that future building pads are placed at elevations suitable to withstand 100-
year flood.
Construct the necessary improvements to the East Garden Grove - Wintersburg
Channel (C05) along the site's developed edge.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in potential impacts to water quality.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
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FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit a "Notice of Intent" (NOI),
along with the required fee to the State Water Resources Control Board to be covered under
the State NPDES General Construction permit and provide the City with a copy of the
written reply containing the discharger's identification number.
2. Prior to the issuance of the grading permits, the applicant shall provide a Water Quality
Management Plan showing conformance to the Orange County Drainage Area Management
Plan and all NPDES requirements (enacted by the EPA) for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The plan shall reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practical
using management practices, control techniques and systems, design and engineering
methods, and such other provisions which are appropriate.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects may result in drainage, flooding, and water quality impacts.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR. and incorporated into the project.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall implement conditions of
the Public Works Department regarding storm drainage improvements, which shall include,
but not be limited to:
Construct the necessary storm drainage improvements (identified on Exhibit 42
within the EIR) to handle increased flows and intercept off -site flows.
Ensure that future building pads are placed at elevations suitable to withstand 100-
year flood.
Construct the necessary improvements to the East Garden Grove - Wintersburg
Channel (C05) along the site's developed edge.
2. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit a "Notice of Intent" (NOI),
along with the required fee to the State Water Resources Control Board to be covered under
the State NPDES General Construction permit and provide the City with a copy of the
written reply containing the discharger's identification number.
3. Prior to the issuance of the grading permits, the applicant shall provide a Water Quality
Management Plan showing conformance to the Orange County Drainage Area Management
Plan and all NPDES requirements (enacted by the EPA) for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The plan shall reduce the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practical
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using management practices, control techniques and systems, design and engineering
methods, and such other provisions which are appropriate.
Biological Resources
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in impacts to potential active nesting sites for
native birds of prey during construction.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measure identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
1. If project grading construction is scheduled during the normal breeding season for red-tailed
hawk and other raptors locally (March to July), a survey shall be conducted for active nests.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, should any active nests be located within the zone
of potential disturbance, construction activities shall be limited to areas 500 feet away from
the nest until the young have fledged and have begun foraging away from the nest site. The
500 foot protection zone shall be fenced with visible warning -color materials. Nest trees
shall be removed during the non -breeding season only.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project, in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects, may incrementally contribute to the cumulative loss of biological
resources (i.e., nesting sites for native birds of prey).
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
If project grading construction is scheduled during the normal breeding season for red-tailed
hawk and other raptors locally (March to July), a survey shall be conducted for active nests.
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, should any active nests be located within the zone
of potential disturbance, construction activities shall be limited to areas 500 feet away from
the nest until the young have fledged and have begun foraging away from the nest site. The
500-foot protection zone shall be fenced with visible warning -color materials. Nest trees
shall be removed during the non -breeding season only.
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Cultural Resources
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
The proposed recommended project may result in a significant impact on archaeological sites CA-
ORA-1308 and 1309.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall conduct a subsurface test investigation
for CA-ORA-1308 and 1309 to determine the horizontal boundaries of the sites as well as to
confirm the surface conclusions of non -significance as indicated in the March, 1997
Archeological Assessment. This may be accomplished through the mechanical excavation of a
number of auger holes as well as two 1x1-meter hand excavated units for stratigraphic control.
The subsurface test investigation, which includes discussion of significance (depth, nature,
condition., and extent of resources), final mitigation recommendations, and cost estimates, shall
be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval.
2. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall create (if deemed necessary through
Measure 1 above) a cultural resource management plan based on test results. A full data
recovery program shall be designed if site avoidance is not feasible through design. Possible
recovery plans include, but are not limited to, preservation, salvage, partial salvage, or no
mitigation necessary. The plan shall include consultation with appropriate Native American
Organization and be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. Additionally, the plan
shall require peer review in conformance with the Coastal Commission's Archaeological
Guidelines.
3. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written evidence that a certified
archaeologist has been retained, shall be present at the pre -grading meeting/ conference, shall
establish procedures for archaeological resource surveillance, and shall establish, in
cooperation with the project proponent, procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting work to
permit the sampling, identification, and evaluation of the artifacts as appropriate. The
archaeological resource surveillance procedures shall include a provision for Native American
review of grading operations. If additional or unexpected archaeological features are
discovered, the archeologist shall report such findings to the applicant and to the Department of
Planning and the appropriate Native American Organization. If the archaeological resources
are found to be significant, the archaeological observer shall determine appropriate actions, in
cooperation with the applicant, for exploration and/or salvage. These actions, as well as final
mitigation and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
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The proposed recommended project in conjunction with other past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects will incrementally contribute to the cumulative loss of potentially significant
cultural resources.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in -the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall conduct a subsurface test investigation
for CA-ORA-1308 and 1309 to determine the horizontal boundaries of the sites as well as to
confirm the surface conclusions of non -significance as indicated in the March, 1997
Archeological Assessment. This may be accomplished through the mechanical excavation of a
number of auger holes as well as two 1x1-meter hand excavated units for stratigraphic control.
The subsurface test investigation, which includes discussion of significance (depth, nature,
condition, and extent of resources), final mitigation recommendations, and cost estimates, shall
be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval.
2. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall create (if deemed necessary through
Measure 1 above) a cultural resource management plan based on test results. A full data
recovery program shall be designed if site avoidance is not feasible through design. Possible
recovery plans include, but are not limited to, preservation, salvage, partial salvage, or no
mitigation necessary. The plan shall include consultation with appropriate Native American
Organization and be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. Additionally, the plan
shall require peer review in conformance with the Coastal Commission's Archaeological
Guidelines.
3. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written evidence that a certified
archaeologist has been retained, shall be present at the pre -grading meeting/ conference, shall
establish procedures for archaeological resource surveillance, and shall establish, in
cooperation with the project proponent, procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting work to
permit the sampling, identification, and evaluation of the artifacts as appropriate. The
archaeological resource surveillance procedures shall include a provision for Native American
review of grading operations. If additional or unexpected archaeological features are
discovered, the archeologist shall report such findings to the applicant and to the Department of
Planning and the appropriate Native American Organization. If the archaeological resources
are found to be significant, the archaeological observer shall determine appropriate actions, in
cooperation with the applicant, for exploration and/or salvage. These actions, as well as final
mitigation and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
Public Services and Utilities
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
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The proposed recommended project may create increased demand for public services and utilities
on a local and regional basis. Additionally, the project, in conjunction with other past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects, will create an increased demand on fire, police, schools,
community services, water, sewer, natural gas, and electrical services and facilities.
FINDING
Finding (1) - Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue of the following
mitigation measures identified in the EIR and incorporated into the project.
FIRE
1. Prior to approval of building permits, building plans shall be submitted to and approved by
the Fire Department. If during the Fire Department's plan check it becomes evident that
fireground operations will become impeded, the department will impose additional fire code
requirements in addition to the automatic sprinkler systems, alarm systems, access roads,
etc.
POLICE
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Police Department shall be consulted during
preliminary stages of the project design to review the safety features, determine their
adequacy, and suggest improvements.
3. During construction and at complete buildout, the project shall provide easy access into and
within the project site for emergency vehicles and addresses shall be well marked to
facilitate response by officers. Prior to the first final inspection, project site plans depicting
these requirements shall be reviewed and approved by the Police Department.
SCHOOLS
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide school fees to mitigate
conditions of overcrowding as part of building permit application. These fees shall be based
on the State fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit applications.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall show proof of compliance with the
Mitigation Agreement established between the Huntington Beach Union High School
District, subject to the approval of the City of Huntington Beach.
WATER
6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit a hydraulic computer water
model analysis for the development proposed on the City parcel, which addresses the
following:
a. Water demand required by project
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(fire flow demand as determined by the Fire Department)
b. Master Plan/General Plan Amendment (GPA) review
The City of Huntington Beach Water (Master Plan) System Computer Model (i.e.
H2O NET) must be run with the proposed land use demands (i.e. GPA), and
contrasted with the model run using the existing land use demands, (i.e. the General
Plan, in effect at the time the Water Master Plan was adopted).
The City of Huntington Beach Water Division must be contracted to perform this analysis on
the existing City of Huntington Beach Water System Model (H2O NET), for a fee to be paid
by the developer a minimum of 30 days in advance. If the analysis shows that project
demands cannot be met with the City's current water system, the developer shall be
required to upgrade the City's system to meet the demands and/or otherwise mitigate the
impacts of the project at no cost to the City.
7. Prior to issuance of use and occupancy permits, the following water conservation measures
shall be implemented as required by state law:
a. Ultra -low -flush toilets
b. Ultra -low -flow showers and faucets
c. Insulation of hot water lines in water recirculating systems
d. Compliance with water conservation provisions of the appropriate plumbing code
8. Prior to final inspection, water. pressure regulators to limit downstream pressure to a
maximum of 60 psi shall be installed.
9. Prior to issuance of building permits, pervious paving material shall be used whenever
feasible to reduce surface water runoff and aid in groundwater recharge and slopes and
grades shall be controlled to discourage water waste through runoff.
10. Prior to final inspection, the applicant shall provide information to prospective residents
regarding benefits of low water use landscaping and sources of additional assistance in
selecting irrigation and landscaping.
11. The Water Division and Park, Tree, and Landscape Division of the City's Public Works
Department shall be consulted during design and construction of the Park for further water
conservation measures to review irrigation designs and drought tolerant plant use, as well
as measures that may be incorporated into the project to reduce peak hour water demand.
12. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit a hydraulic computer water
model analysis for the portion of the project to be developed on the County parcel, which
addresses the following:
a. Water demand required by project
(fire flow demand as determined by the Fire Department)
b. Master Plan/General Plan Amendment (GPA) review
The City of Huntington Beach Water (Master Plan) System Computer Model (i.e.
H2O NET) must be run with the proposed land use demands (i.e. GPA), and
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contrasted with the model run using the existing land use demands, (i.e. the General
Plan, in effect at the time the current Water Master Plan was adopted).
The City of Huntington Beach Water Division must be contracted to perform this analysis on
the existing City of Huntington Beach Water System Model (H2O NET), for a fee to be paid
by the developer a minimum of 30 days in advance. The developer shall be required to
upgrade the City's system to meet the demands and/or otherwise mitigate the impacts of the
project proposed development on the County parcel, at no cost to the City. Any incremental
impacts to the City's water system would need to be mitigated to the satisfaction of the
Department of Public Works - Water Division.
13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, for any lot within the parcel within the County of
Orange, the applicant shall show proof from LAFCO of approval of annexation of the County
parcel into the City of Huntington Beach and the Orange County Sanitation District, subject
to the approval of the City Planning and Public Works Departments.
14. Irrigation systems within the Park which minimize water waste shall be used to the greatest
extent possible. Such measures should involve, where appropriate, the following features:
a. Raised planters and berming in conjunction with closely spaced low volume, low
angle (22'h degree) sprinkler heads.
b. Drip irrigation
C. Irrigation systems controlled automatically to ensure watering during early morning or
evening hours to reduce evaporation losses.
d. The use of reclaimed. water for irrigated areas and grass lands. The project
applicants shall connect to the Orange County Water District's "Green Acres" system
of reclaimed water should this supply of water be available. Separate irrigation
services shall be installed to ease this transition.
15. Landscape and irrigation plans for the Park which encourage minimized use of lawns and
utilize warm season, drought tolerant species shall be submitted to and approved by the
Water Division and Park, Tree, and Landscape Division.
SEWER
16. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the property owner (Shea Homes) shall construct
the new sewer lift station and force main in accordance with the City -approved Sewer Plan
for the proposed project, and implement conditions of the Public Works Department
regarding sewer infrastructure improvements to handle increased sewer flow demands.
STORM DRAINS
Please refer to Drainage/Hydrology within this Section of the Findings.
NATURAL GAS
17. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Southern California Gas Company or designated
natural gas provider shall be consulted with during the building design phase for further
energy conservation measures.
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ELECTRICITY
18. Prior to issuance of building permits, SCE shall be consulted with during the building design
phase for further energy conservation measures.
C. UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS
The proposed recommended project would not result in impacts that could not be mitigated to a
level less than significant. No impacts would remain unavoidable and adverse.
III. REJECTION OF THE ORIGINAL PROJECT AND OTHER PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
This section provides findings and facts in support of the findings for the rejection of the originally
proposed project and other alternatives to the project.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Consistent with Section 15126.6(a), the EIR evaluated a range of alternatives for the proposed
Parkside Estates residential project. Table A provides a summary of the alternatives to the originally
proposed project that were analyzed in the Draft EIR (Alternatives 1-5) and the alternatives that
were proposed subsequent to the circulation of the Draft EIR, in response to comments on the Draft
EIR, revised FIRM map issued by FEMA, and the November 2000 Coastal Commission decision
(Alternatives 6-9). The following describes each alternative and the findings and facts in support of
findings that provide the rationale for the rejection of the other alternatives and the original project.
Rationale for the support of the environmentally superior Alternative 7, which has been
recommended by the City staff to replace the original project was provided in. Section II of this.
document.
TABLE A
SUMMARY OF ALTERNATIVES
Technically
Meets Project
Environmentall
Original Project/Alternatives
Feasible
Applicant's
y Superior
Objectives
Original Project
No
Yes
No
Alt. 1 - No Project/No Development
Yes
No
Yes
Alt. 2 - Development under Existing
Yes
No
No
Zoning
Alt. 3 - Alternative Location
No
No
No
Alt. 4 - Alternative Park Site Location
Yes
No
No
Alt. 5 - Alternative Roadway
Connections
No
No
No
Alternate A
Maybe
No
No
Alternate B
No
No
No
Alternate C
Alt. 6 - RDA* (9-lot County), 10.9 feet
Yes
Yes
No
BFE
Alt. 7 - RDA* (9-lot County), 4.5 feet
Yes
Yes
Yes
BFE
Alt. 8 - RDA* (0-lot County), 10.9 feet
Yes
No
No
BFE
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Alt. 9 - RDA" (0-lot County), 4.5 feet
Yes
No
Yes
BFE
Source: EDAW, Inc.
1) * Reduced Density Alternative
2) BFE - Base Flood Elevation
Original Project
Although the original project which was analyzed in the April 1998 Draft EIR would meet the
objectives of the applicant, it is technically infeasible due to FEMA's June 14, 2000 revision of the
FIRM map and subsequent approval on June 6, 2002 of the CLOMR, which required the project's
base flood elevation be increased. Additionally, substantial comments were made on the original
project during circulation of the Draft EIR, which led staff to prepare a "reduced density" alternative
that would avoid the environmental impacts that the original project would create. Under the
original project, the site would be developed under the proposed/altered General Plan and zoning
designations. This alternative would result in the total development of 206 single-family homes and
a 3.8-acre park site.
Findings
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
Facts in Support of Finding
1. The originally proposed project is infeasible in light of the FEMA's issuance of a revised
FIRM on June 14, 2000 and subsequent approval of a CLOW on June 6, 2002.
Alternative 1 - No Project/No Development
An evaluation of a "No Project" Alternative is required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e).
Under this alternative, the proposed project would not be implemented and the site would remain in
its current undeveloped state.
The No Project/No Development alternative is technically feasible, however, it would restrict
development of the project site by not allowing the construction of the residential and park uses
proposed as part of the project. The vacant, undeveloped site would remain as it is currently and no
development would occur.
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Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
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1. This alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the applicant nor City of Huntington
Beach as stated on pages 3-30 and 3-31 of the Final EIR.
2. This alternative is not consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of
Huntington Beach Land Use, Housing, and Recreation and Community Services Elements
(stated on pages 5-5, 5-6, 5-9, and 5-12 of the Final EIR), since it does not allow for further
development of the site despite the fact that such development is envisioned by the General
Plan.
3. Under this alternative existing drainage deficiencies at the Graham Street storm drain
system would continue.
4. Under this alternative deficient sewer pump station facilities would not be replaced and
expanded.
5. Under this alternative a neighborhood public park would not be constructed, which would
benefit the existing residential area.
6. Under this alternative the flood insurance map from unnumbered A zone (approximate) to
Zone AE (detailed) would not be upgraded by FEMA.
7. Under this alternative (existing flood insurance map), approximately 1,430 acres would
remain within the mandatory flood insurance zone and approximately 2,410 acres would not
have the potential for reduced flood insurance (including 1,200 acres of residential and
commercial property.)
Alternative 2 - Development under Existing Zoning
Under this alternative, the proposed project would not be implemented, and the project site would
be developed under the existing City of Huntington Beach and County of Orange zoning. The City
of Huntington Beach parcel of the project site would be developed under the existing zoning, which
allows for seven (7) dwelling units per acre. Based on 44.5 acres, development under the existing
City zoning would allow for maximum buildout of 311 residential units. The County of Orange parcel
of the project site would be developed under the existing zoning, which allows for 6.5 - 12.5
dwelling units per acre. Based on 4.5 "acres, development under the existing County zoning would
allow for maximum buildout of 56 units. This alternative would result in the total development of a
maximum of 367 dwelling units.
FINDING
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
This alternative would not meet the project applicant's objectives.
2. Impacts from this alternative would be the same as or greater than the originally proposed
project (which has also been rejected).
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3. This alternative creates additional environmental impacts over the originally proposed
project (refer to Table AA of the Final EIR). A summary of these additional impacts is
provided below.
4. This alternative would result in the development of 367 units, resulting in on -site and off -site
land use compatibility impacts.
5. This alternative would generate greater traffic volumes due to construction of 367 units.
6. The construction of 367 units would result in greater short-term air quality impacts due to
additional trucks and construction vehicle traffic.
7. The additional homes developed would generate greater traffic volumes, thereby increasing
long-term mobile source emissions.
8. Construction of 367 units would result in greater short-term noise impacts due to the
additional trucks and construction vehicle traffic.
9. This alternative would result in increased surface water runoff due to the covering of surface
soils with impermeable structures and surfaces.
10. This alternative would result in grading of a larger area.
11. Under this alternative demand on utilities and services would be greater for the increased
number of units (i.e., 161 units more than the originally proposed project).
Alternative 3 - Alternative Location
This alternative considers locating the proposed project at a different site. This alternative is
required by CEQA and is intended to evaluate the option of the development of the proposed
project at another site. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, any alternative site evaluated herein must
have similar characteristics as the project site including size, landform, and amenity opportunities.
Development would include the same type of use, density, and intensity as the proposed project
site. Upon a preliminary analysis of the potential sites of approximately 49 acres within the City of
Huntington Beach, the Holly-Seacliff development site was selected for consideration as an
alternative site. However, this site was rejected from further review due to various constraints
encountered.
FINDING
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
This alternative does not meet the objectives of the applicant nor City of Huntington Beach
as stated on pages 3-30 and 3-31 of the Final EIR.
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2. The location of Holly-Seacliff site does not meet the objectives of remediating existing
deficiencies related to storm drainage sewer pump station facilities and liquefiable soils.
3. Multiple areas within the Holly-Seacliff Project area are currently zoned for Residential Low
Density 1, allowing for residential densities ranging from 4 to 7 dwelling units per acre.
These sites, however, are, already developed and cannot accommodate the project as
proposed.
Alternative 4 - Alternative Park Site Location (Alternative Suggested during Scoping
Meeting)
This alternative assumes that the park would be located in another area of the site. Under this
alternative, the proposed ±3.8-acre park site would be located in the eastern portion of the site
adjacent to Graham Street, rather than in the northwestern corner of the site adjacent to the existing
bluffs and eucalyptus trees. The alternative park location would provide a buffer from Graham
Street, which would be considered a positive aspect of this alternative.
Relocating the park adjacent to Graham Street would in turn relocate homes to the proposed
project's park location in order to accommodate the total construction of 206 units. Development of
the residential uses within this area would require grading to allow for residential pads.
FINDING
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDING
1. This alternative does not meet the project applicant's objective of dedicating and improving a
park site consistent with the City's Land Use Element, which designates a portion of the site
OS-P (Open Space -Park).
2. This alternative does not reduce impacts of the originally proposed project.
3. This alternative creates additional environmental impacts over the originally proposed
project (refer to Table AA of the Final EIR). A summary of these additional impacts is
provided below.
4. Locating the park along Graham Street would require a General Plan Amendment for the
entire park site area.
5. Due to the park site's adjacency to Graham Street, public safety impacts could occur.
6. Relocating the park site could potentially generate more project traffic volumes, because it
would impel more residents to drive to this location. Impacts associated with on -street
parking would be greater.
Alternative 5 - Alternative Roadway Connections
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This alternative consists of a roadway connection from the project site to Bolsa Chica Street. Three
alternate plans (Circulation Alternative A through C) for street connections to Bolsa Chica Street
were analyzed. It is assumed that implementation of this alternative would result in the construction
of 206 dwelling units and a park site.
■ Alternative Roadway Alignment A - Northerly Extension. This alternative would involve a
westerly extension of "B" Street, north of the proposed park site, connecting Bolsa Chica Street.
■ Alternative Roadway Alignment B - Mid Extension. This alternative would involve a westerly
extension of "I" Street, running along the proposed park's southern boundary, connecting to
Bolsa Chica Street.
■ Alternative Roadway Alignment C - Southerly Extension. This alternative would involve a
westerly extension of "L" Street in the southern portion of the project site that connects to Bolsa
Chica Street.
Finding
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
Facts in Support of Finding
1. This alternative creates additional environmental impacts over the originally proposed
project (refer.to Table AA of the Final EIR). A summary of these additional impacts is
provided below.
2. The roadway extension would affect the immediate views of the site that adjacent residents
currently maintain.
3. Increased construction noise levels would occur due to the increase of construction vehicles
associated with roadway development.
4. Additional noise impacts could occur due to more.vehicles traveling through the project site.
5. This alternative would result in additional surface water runoff due to the covering of surface
soils with impermeable structures and surfaces related to the roadway extension.
6. Alternative A is not technically feasible. It would create a confusing and potentially
dangerous intersection at Bolsa Chica Street. There is an existing Bolsa Chica intersection
at Los Patos Avenue to the west and an opposite private driveway serving the condominium
development to the east. The extension of Bolsa Chica Street will have a prevailing spped
of about 45 mph. Adding another intersection immediately adjacent to the private driveway
would create turning conflicts at the three legs intersecting Bolsa Chica at nearly the same
point.
7. Alternative A does not meet the applicant's objectives as stated on pages 3-30 and 3-31 of
the Final EIR.
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8. Alternative B, although technically feasible, would require a massive cut (from 130 feet to
170 feet wide) through privately owned property virtually destroying its development
potential in order to maintain a maximum 8 percent grade. Because of this cut slope
Alternative B will impact the adjacent private property.
9. Under this alternative, depending on the vertical and horizontal alignment of Bolsa Chica
Street, there maybe a sight distance problem for southbound to eastbound left turns and for
westbound vehicles seeing northbound vehicles at prevailing speeds on Bolsa Chica.
10. Alternative B does not meet the applicant's objectives as stated on pages 3-30 and 3-31 of
the Final EIR.
11. Alternative C is not technically feasible. Bolsa Chica Street at this intersection will be on a
horizontal and vertical curve with prevailing speeds of about 50 miles per hour. The
southerly extension will be on a horizontal curve and an uphill grade of about 4% at its
intersection with Bolsa Chica. Acceleration from a 4% uphill grade onto a street with vertical
and horizontal curves and prevailing speeds of 50 miles per hour at the intersection would
be challenging for the average driver.
12. Under this alternative, there will most likely be sight distance limitations for southbound to
eastbound left turns and for westbound vehicles seeing southbound and northbound
vehicles on Bolsa Chica. The severity of the sight distance limitations will depend on the
vertical and horizontal alignment of Bolsa Chica.
13. Alternative C does not meet the applicant's objectives as stated on pages 3-30 and 3-31 of
the Final EIR.
Alternative 6 - Reduced Density Alternative (9-Lot County) with Existing Base Flood
Elevation (June 2000 FEMA) -10.9 Feet at Northeast Corner
This alternative is technically feasible but is not consistent with the June 6, 2002 FEMA approval for
the project site. It meets the project applicant's objectives. This alternative reduces some impacts
of the original project in that it completely avoids the eucalyptus trees, the EPA delineated pocket
wetland, and the pickleweed patch located on the County portion of the Site. It provides six
additional acres of open space. This alternative plan would have a total of 77 estate lots with a
minimum size of 6,000 square feet and average size of 7,359 square feet and 94 parkside lots with
a minimum size of 5,000 square feet and average size of 5,631 square feet. The overall plan would
have a gross density of 3.5 dwelling units per acre, and the plan provides for 14.4 acres of
park/open space. Lastly, the alternative land use plan provides for a 464-foot buffer from the
proposed closest residential use to the 0.13-acre on -site ESHA, and it includes a 133-foot
separation (including a 50-foot paseo park) from the existing residential units along Kenilworth to
the closest proposed residential unit.
Finding
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
Facts in Support of Finding
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1. This alternative substantially increases the finished floor elevations, compared to the original
project and alternatives 7 and 9, which in turn increases the amount of import and hauling of
dirt and lengthens the duration of grading operations.
2. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term traffic impacts. .
3. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term air quality
impacts.
4. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term noise impacts.
5. The BFE's presented under this alternative were approximated prior to FEMA's June 6, 2002
approval of the CLOMR and therefore this alternative is not consistent with the approved
CLOMR for the site.
Alternative 8 - Reduced Density Alternative (0-Lot County) with Existing Base Flood
Elevation (June 2000 FEMA) -10.9 Feet at Northeast Corner
This alternative is technically feasible but is not consistent with the June 6, 2002 FEMA approved
CLOMR for the project site. It meets the project applicant's objectives. This alternative reduces
some impacts of the original project in that it completely avoids the eucalyptus trees, the EPA
delineated pocket wetland, and the pickleweed patch located on the County portion of the Site. It
provides 7.7 additional acres of open space. This alternative plan would have a total of 77 estate
lots with a minimum size of 6,000 square feet and average size of 7,362 square feet and 84
parkside lots with a minimum size of 5,000 square feet and average size of 5,651 square feet. The
overall plan would have a gross density of 3.2 dwelling units per acre, and the plan provides for
16.1 acres of park/open space. Lastly, the alternative land use plan provides for a 767.3-foot buffer
from the proposed closest residential use to the 0.13-acre on -site ESHA, and it includes a 133-foot
separation (including a 50-foot paseo park) from the existing residential units along Kenilworth to
the closest proposed residential unit.
Finding
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
Facts in Support of Finding
This alternative substantially increases the finished floor elevations, compared to the original
project and alternatives 7 and 9, which in turn increases the amount of import and hauling of
dirt and lengthens the duration of grading operations.
2. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term traffic impacts.
3. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term air quality
impacts.
4. Lengthening duration of grading operations will result in greater short-term noise impacts.
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5. The BFE's presented under this alternative were approximated prior to FEMA's June 6, 2002
approval of the CLOMR and therefore this alternative is not consistent with the approved
CLOMR for the site.
Alternative 9 - Reduced Density Alternative (0-Lot County) with Projected Base Flood
Elevation (updated FEMA with LOMR) - 4.5 Feet
This alternative is technically feasible. It meets most of the project applicant's objectives. This
alternative reduces some impacts of the original project in that it completely avoids the eucalyptus
trees, the EPA delineated pocket wetland, and the pickleweed patch located on the County portion
of the Site. It provides 7.7 additional acres of open space. Implementation of this alternative
results in fewer impacts related to flooding than the original project and Alternatives 6 and 8. This
alternative plan would have a total of 77 estate lots with a minimum size of 6,000 square feet and
average size of 7,362 square feet and 84 parkside lots with a minimum size of 5,000 square feet
and average size of 5,651 square feet. The overall plan would have a gross density of 3.2 dwelling
units per acre, and the plan provides for 16.1 acres of park/open space. Lastly, the alternative land
use plan provides for a 767.3-foot buffer from the proposed closest residential use to the 0.13-acre
on -site ESHA, and it includes a 133-foot separation (including a 50-foot paseo park) from the
existing residential units along Kenilworth to the closest proposed residential unit.
Finding
Finding (3) - Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
.provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible the mitigation
measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR (Section 15091(a)(1)(2)(3) of the
Guidelines).
Facts in Support of Finding
1. This alternative would not meet all of the objectives of the applicant as stated on pages 3-30
and 3-31 of the Final EIR.
2. This alternative would not meet all of the objectives of the City pertaining to housing as
stated on page 3-31 of the Final EIR.
3. This alternative does not protect any additional wetland habitat compared with the
recommended project.
4. This alternative would result in loss of 350 linear feet of.improvements to EGGW Channel,
valued at $350,000, which would be a decrease in area -wide drainage. improvements.
5. This alternative would result in loss of 350 linear feet of Class I bikeway improvements along
the Channel, which would be a decrease in area -wide recreational/public access
improvements.
Public Hearing Part 3 of 3 — Approved Action — See Recommended Action 2 on the
Mitigation Monitoring Report
ATTACHMENT 3*
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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LAND USE
1. Prior to recordation of a final
Prior to
Applicant
Final
Once upon
Planning
COMPATIBILITY
tract map, the applicant must
recordatio
Map
completion
Departmen
satisfy the City's policy
n of a final
Check
t
The proposed
requiring 10 percent of
tract Map
project may
proposed units to be
result in
affordable. This requirement
inconsistencies
must be satisfied to the
with the City's
discretion of the City
Affordable
Department of Planning
Housing Policy.
through one of the following
methods:
a. Pay a fee to the City, if
such a process is
available;
b. Participate with
other developers or
a non-profit
organization to
acquire and/or
rehabilitate existing
apartment units at
any off -site location
within a suitable
area and provide
for continued
affordability, or
C. Provide the
required affordable
units at one of
Shea Homes' future
multi -family
projects within the
City of Huntington
Beach.
The proposed
Prior to
Applicant
Final
Once upon
Planning
project, in
recordation
Map
completion
Department
conjunction with
Mitigation Measure 1 above shall be
of a final
Check
other past,
implemented.
tract map
present, and
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects,
may result in
inconsistencies
with the City s
Affordable
Housing Policy.
AESTHETICS 1
1. Prior to approval of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
City option to
Planning
LIGHT AND
permits, the applicant shall
approval of
Check
implement as
Department
GLARE
provide proof of incorporation of
building
needed
City comments / conditions
permit
The proposed
related to the overall proposed
project may be
design and layout of buildings,
perceived as
and landscaping. This design
having a
and layout of buildings shall be
substantial,
approved by the City
demonstrable,
Department of Planning.
negative
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aesthetic effect
2. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
due to the
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
Check
completion
Department
reduction of
submit a landscaping plan for
building
viewable open
the area outside the perimeter
permits
space areas.
wall along Graham Street to be
reviewed and approved by the
City Department of Planning.
The "originally'
3. Prior to approval of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
proposed project
permits, the applicant shall
approval of
Check
completion
Works &
would result in
provide a Landscape Plan to be
building
Planning
the removal of
approved by the Department of
permit
Division
eucalyptus trees,
Public Works and the
which could
Department of Planning, which
affect the current
includes the replacement of all
views of the site.
mature trees on the site at a 2:1
ratio with 36-inch box trees.
The
recommen
ded
project
"A/ternativ
e 7" would
S
not result
in the
removal of
I
eucalyptus
trees and
therefore
mitigation
j
measure 3
{
would not
be
required.
i
The proposed
4. Prior to approval of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
project may
permits, the applicant shall
approval of
Check
completion
Department
result in impacts
submit a bikeways plan to the
building
to County-
City of Huntington Beach
permit
proposed trails.
Planning Department, in
consultation with the Manager of
the County PFRD/HBP Program
Management and
AESTHETICS /
Coordination, for approval of
LIGHT AND
consistency with the Orange
GLARE
County Bikeway Plan.
LIGHT AND
1. Prior to the approval of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
GLARE
permits, the applicant shall
approval of
Check
completion
and Public
prepare a plan, which shows the
building
Works
On -Site
proposed height, location, and
permits
Department
intensity of street lights on -site.
The project's
The plan shall comply with
development will
minimum standards for roadway
1
increase the
lighting, and shall be reviewed
Applicant
City option to
generation of
and approved by the City
Prior to
Plan
implement as
Ptr
light and glare
Planning and Public Works
approval of
Check
needed
on -site with on-
Departments.
building
site vehicle-
permits
related
2. Prior to the approval of building
City option to
increases. In
permits, if outdoor lighting is to
Applicant
implement as
addition, the
be included, energy saving
needed
proposed project
lamps shall be used. All outside
Prior to
Plan
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lighting shall be directed to
approval of
Check
GLARE
prevent "spillage" onto adjacent
building
properties and shall be shown
permits
may result in an
on the site plan and elevations.
impact. on the
surrounding
3. Non -reflective materials shall be
residential
utilized to the extent feasible.
developments
Individual building site plans
primarily to the
shall be reviewed and approved
north, and to
by the City Planning and Public
some extent, to
Works Department.
the east.
Off -Site
Lighting from the
Mitigation Measures 1 through 3
proposed
above shall be implemented.
development
may result in
light and glare
impacts to
adjacent off -site
uses.
TRANSPORTATIO
1. Prior to the issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
City
N / CIRCULATION
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
g
implement as
Engineer
coordinate with the City of
grading
Permit
needed
The proposed
Huntington Beach in developing a
permits
Revie
project will result
truck and construction vehicle
w
in short-term
routing plan (including dirt import
construction
haul route). This plan shall
related impacts
specify the hours in which
due to the
transport activities can occur and
addition of truck
methods to minimize construction
and construction
related impacts to adjacent
vehicle traffic.
residences. The final plan shall
Depending on the
be approved by the City
location of the
Engineer.
haul route, traffic
impacts along the
selected route
may occur.
The
2. Prior to the final inspection, the
During
Applicant,.
Final
Once upon
City
proposed
applicant shall construct a traffic
construction
inspect
completion
Engineer
project may
signal and improve the
ion
result in
intersection at the proposed "A"
impacts to
Street and Graham Street.
pedestrian,
bicycle, and
vehicular
safety
related to
the
establishme
nt of access
and an on -
site
circulation
system.
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3. Prior to the issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Constr
Once upon
City
N / CIRCULATION
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
uction
completion
Engineer
(CONT'D)
demonstrate to the satisfaction of
building
Revie
the City Traffic Engineer that
permits
w
standards (including ADA)
regarding pedestrian/bicycle
safety along the perimeter
sidewalks will be met.
4. Prior to the final inspection, the
During
Applicant
Final
Once upon
City
applicant shall be responsible for
Construction
inspec
completion
Engineer
restriping Graham Street from
ton
Glenstone to the project access
("A" Street) as follows:
• Two 7 foot bikelanes;
one 12' through lane in
each direction, and a 14'
two-way left turning
median.
Additionally, the applicant shall be
responsible for restriping Graham
Street from "A" street to Warner
Avenue, as follows:
• Two 7 foot bikelanes,
one 18' through lane in
each direction, and a 14'
two-way left turning
median.
The improvements shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
The proposed
5. Prior to the issuance of
Prior to
Applicant
Buildin
City option to
City
project in
building permits, the
issuance of
g
implement as
Engineer
conjunction with
applicant shall pay the
building
permit
needed
other past,
applicable Traffic Impact Fee
permits
issuan
present, and
(TIF) for the City of
ce
reasonably
Huntington Beach. The actual
foreseeable
allocation shall be approved
future projects will
by the City. Appropriate
result in level of
credits shall be granted
service
toward the TIF. The TIF shall
deficiencies at the
cover the project's fair share
intersections
of year 2020 improvements to
Bolsa Chica
the arterial street system
i
Street and
such as:
Warner Avenue
and Graham
Bolsa Chica
Street and
Street/Warner Avenue
Warner Avenue
— reconfigure
I
under the year
intersection for
2020 condition.
east/west traffic to
provide dual left turns
and either three
throughs or two
throughs and an
exclusive right turn
i
lane. This deficiency
is a product of
cumulative growth and
not a direct result of
the proposed project.
• Graham Street/Wamer
Avenue — reconfigure
intersection to provide
I
an exclusive
southbound right turn
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lane from Graham
Street to Warner
Avenue. This
deficiency is a product
of cumulative growth
and not a direct result
of the proposed
project.
AIR QUALITY
1. During grading and construction,
During
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning
the applicant shall be responsible
grading and
g /
implement as
and Public
The proposed
for compliance with the following:
construction
Inspect
needed
Works
project is
A. During clearing, grading,
ion
Department
anticipated to
exceed
earth moving, or
excavation, maintain
s
SCAQMD's daily
equipment engines in
threshold
proper tune.
emission levels
B. After Clearing, grading,
for NO. during
earth moving, or
construction
excavation:
activities. Further,
1) Wet the area down,
the addition of
sufficient enough to
emissions to an
form a crust on the
air basin
surface with repeated
designated as
soakings, as
non -attainment is
necessary, to maintain
considered under
the crust and prevent
CEQA to be a
dust pick up by the
significant impact
wind.
2) Spread soil binders; .
and
3) Implement street
sweeping as
necessary.
C. During construction:
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
D. Phase and schedule
construction activities to
avoid high ozone days.
E. Discontinue construction
during second stage smog
alerts.
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2. During grading and construction,
During
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planni
the applicant shall be responsible
grading and
g /
implement as
ng
for compliance with the following
construction
Inspec
needed
and
(or other reasonably equivalent
lion
Public
measures as required by the City
Works
Engineer):
Depart
A. Require a phased schedule
ments
for construction activities to
minimize daily emissions.
B. Schedule activities to
minimize the amount of
exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of
work periods.
C. Treat unattended
construction areas with
water (disturbed lands
which have been, or are
expected to be unused for
four or more consecutive
days).
D. Require the planting of
vegetative ground cover as
soon as possible on
construction sites.
E. Install vehicle wheel -
washers before the
roadway entrance at
construction sites.
F. Wash off trucks leaving site.
AIR QUALITY
G. Require all trucks hauling
(CONVD)
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.
H. Use vegetative stabilization,
whenever possible, to
control soil erosion from
storm water especially on
super pads.
I. Require enclosures or
chemical stabilization of
open storage piles of sand,
dirt, or other aggregate
materials.
AIR QUALITY
J. Control off -road
(CONT'D)
vehicle travel by
posting driving speed
limits on these roads,
consistent with City
standards.
K. Use electricity from power
poles rather than
temporary diesel or
gasoline power generators
when practical.
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3. During grading and
During
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning /
construction, the applicant shall
grading and
g /
implement as
Public
be responsible for assuring that
construction
Constr
needed
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vehicle movement on any
uction
Department
unpaved surface other than
Revie
s
water trucks shall be terminated
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if wind speeds exceed 15 mph.
4. During grading and
During
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning /
construction, the applicant shall
grading
g /
implement as
Public
be responsible for the paving of
and
Inspec
needed
Works
all access aprons to the project
construction
tion
Department
site and the maintenance of the
s
paving.
5. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning /
permits, the applicant shall be
issuance of
g /
implement as
Public
responsible for assuring that
grading
Inspec
needed
Works
construction vehicles be
permits
lion
Department
equipped with proper emission
s
control equipment to substantially
reduce emissions.
6. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planni
permits, the applicant shall be
issuance of
g /
implement as
ng /
responsible for the incorporation
grading
Inspec
needed
Public
of measures to reduce
permits
tion
Works
construction related traffic
Depart
congestion into the project
ments
grading permit. Measures,
subject to the approval and
verification by the Public Works
Department, shall include, as
appropriate:
■ Provision of rideshare
incentives.
• Provision of transit
incentives for construction
personnel.
• Configuration of construction
parking to minimize traffic
interference.
• Measures to minimize
obstruction of through traffic
lanes.
■ Use of a flagman to guide traffic
when deemed necessary.
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7. Prior to the final inspection, the
Prior to
Applicant
Buildin
City option to
Planning
QUALITY
applicant shall provide proof to
issuance of
g
implement as
and Public
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(CONT'D)
the Citys Traffic Engineer that
building
permit
needed
Works
the project has contributed its
permits
issuan
Department
The "originally"
'fair -share' towards regional
ce
s
proposed project
traffic improvement systems
is anticipated to
(i.e., traffic impact fees) for the
exceed
area. This shall include efforts to
SCAQMD's daily
synchronize traffic lights on
threshold
streets impacted by project
emission levels
development
j
for CO and ROC.
The daily
exceedance of
the thresholds for
CO and ROC is a
long-term air
quality impact
Further, the
addition of
emissions to an
air basin
designated as
non -attainment is
considered under
CEQA to be a
i
significant impact
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The
recommended
project,
"Altemative 7"
8. Prior to the final inspection, the
Prior to plan
Applicant
Final
City option to
Planning
would not exceed
applicant shall provide proof that
check
inspec
implement as
and Public
SCAQMD's daily
energy saving features have
lion
needed
Works
threshold
been installed in project homes
Department
emission levels
as required by the Uniform
s
for CO and ROC,
Building Code. Features may
however
include: solar or low -emission
mitigation
water heaters, energy efficient
measures 7 & 8
appliances, double -glass paned
would still apply
windows, low -sodium parking
to reduce the
lights, etc.
alternative
projects long-
term incremental
contribution to the
air quality impact.
The proposed
project, in
conjunction with
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other past,
Mitigation Measures 1 through 6
present, and
above shall be implemented.
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects,
will result in a
short-term air
quality impact
due to
construction
activities. The
addition of
emissions to an
air basin
designated as
non -attainment is
considered under
CEQA to be a
significant impact.
The proposed
project, in
conjunction with
Mitigation Measures 7 and 8 above
other past,
shall be implemented.
present, and
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects,
will result in
significant
cumulative long-
term impacts to
air quality.
NOISE
1. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planni
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
g
implement as
ng
The proposed
submit and have approved a
grading
Permit
needed
Depart
project has the
noise mitigation plan to the
permits
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ment
potential to result
Department of Planning that will
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in significant
reduce or mitigate short-term
short-term noise
noise impacts to nearby noise
impacts during
sensitive. The plan shall comply
exterior and
with the City of Huntington
interior
Beach Noise Ordinance and
construction
shall include, but not be limited
activities.
to:
A. A criteria of acceptable
noise levels based on type
and length of exposure to
construction noise levels;
B. Physical reduction
measures such as
temporary noise barriers
NOISE (CONT'D)
that provide separation
between the source and
the receptor; temporary
soundproof structures to
house portable generators;
and
C. Temporary generators (if
utilized) shall be located as
far as practical from
sensitive noise receptors.
D. Mitigation measures such
as restrictions on the time
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of construction for activities
resulting in high noise
levels.
2. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to .
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
City
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
g
implement as
Engineer
produce evidence acceptable
grading
Permit
needed
to the City Engineer that:
permits
Revie
w/
A. All grading and
Constr
construction vehicles and
uction
equipment, fixed or mobile,
Revie
shall be equipped and
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maintained with effective
muffler systems that use
state of the art noise
attenuation.
B. Stockpiling and/or vehicle
staging areas shall be
located as far as
practicable from sensitive
noise receptors.
C. All operations shall comply
with the City of Huntington
Beach Noise Ordinance.
Based on the
3. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planni
distance of on-
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
g
implement as
ng
site and off -site
produce evidence
grading
Permit
needed
Depart
homes to the
(specifications) acceptable to
permits
Revie
ment
park and the
the City that the new walls, if
w/
barriers included
constructed, along the projects
Constr
as part of the
northern property (along the
uction
recommended
rear property line of lot #103 to
Revie
project (i.e.,
lot #123 on Kenilworth Drive
w
passive paseo
and the side property lines of
park and slope),
lots #125 and #126 on
the proposed
Greenleaf Lane of Tract 5792)
recommended
and Graham Street (along the
project is not
project's boundary) will be
anticipated to
constructed to achieve
result in
maximum sound attenuation.
significant noise
impacts from
recreational
activities at the
proposed park
site.
The proposed
project in
conjunction with
other past,
present, and
Mitigation Measure 3 above shall be
reasonably
implemented.
foreseeable
future projects
will not result in
a significant
incremental
increase (0.8
dBA) in traffic
noise levels in
the year 2020.
Noise levels in
excess of 65
CNEL are not
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anticipated
considering the
sound reduction
effects of the .
proposed wall
along the
northern
property line and
along Graham
Street
EARTH
1. Prior to the issuance of a
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
city
RESOURCES
grading permit, the
issuance of
g
implement as
Engine
recommendations contained in
a grading
Permit
needed
er
Significant
Section 7.0 of the geotechnical
permit
Revie
settlements of
study, located in Appendix E of
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peat deposits
the EIR shall be incorporated
within the upper
into the earthwork activities of
5 feet could
the proposed project to the
continue over
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
the design life of
Earthwork activities include
the structures
grading, clearing and
without
demolition, site preparation,
mitigation in the
unsuitable soil removals,
form of removal
backcuts, excavation
and/or
processing, compaction of all
surcharge.
fills, mixing, benching,
inspection, survey control,
subgrade preparation, cut and
fill slope construction, haul
roads, import soils, structural
load and settlement/subsidence
measures, and storm drain
relocation.
EARTH
2. Prior to the issuance of a
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
City option to
City
RESOURCES
building permit, the
issuance of
Check
implement as
Engineer
(CONT'D)
recommendations
building
needed
contained in Section 8.0 of
permit
the geotechnical study,
located in Appendix E of
the EIR, shall be
incorporated into the
structural design of the
proposed project to the
satisfaction of the City
Engineer. Structural design
activities include:
Foundation Design;
Settlements including
Foundation Loads and
Seismically Induced
Settlements; Post -
Tensioned Slab/
Foundations; Mat
Foundations; Other
Foundation
Recommendations such as
Footing Embedment,
Underslab Treatment, and
Subgrade Moisture
Content; Concrete
Driveways, Sidewalks, and
Flatwork; Structural
Setbacks; Retaining Walls;
Other Design and
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Construction
Recommendations such as
Lot Drainage, Utility
Excavations, Utility Trench
Backfill, Corrosion, Metallic
Structures, and Concrete
I
Structures.
The potential
exists for
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above
significant
shall be implemented.
impacts from the
on -site mildly to
severely
corrosive soils.
The potential
exists for soils
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above
with poor
shall be implemented.
pavement
support
characteristics.
Potential impacts
may result from
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above
soils with low
shall be implemented.
shear strength.
Potential impacts
may result from
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above
soil shrinkage.
shall be implemented.
Potential impacts
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above,
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
City option to
Building
may result from
and
issuance of
Check
implement as
and Safety
ground shaking.
3. Prior to issuance of a building
building
needed
Department
permit, it shall be proven to the
permit
Department of Building and
Safety that all structures are
designed in accordance with the
seismic design provisions of the
Uniform Building Codes or
Structural Engineers
Association of California to
promote safety in the event of
an earthquake.
Potential impacts
Mitigation Measure 1 above shall be
may result
implemented.
associated with
Liquefaction and
Seismic
Settlement.
EARTH
4. Prior to the issuance of
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Public
RESOURCES
grading permits, the
issuance of
g
implement as
Works
(CONT'D)
applicant shall contract
grading
Permit
needed
Department
with a dewatering expert to
permits
Revie
The proposed
prepare a detailed
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local dewatering
Dewatering Plan. This plan
J
may result in
shall include the placement
!
subsidence of
of monitoring wells near
adjacent
the northern property line
properties along
to evaluate ground water
the project's
levels during the proposed
northern
project dewatering
property
I activities. The dewatering
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boundary.
activities shall be adjusted
immediately if the
monitoring wells show
ground water level
changes which may effect
subsidence of adjacent
properties. The Dewatering
Plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the
Department of Public
Works.
Groundwater
Mitigation Measure 4 above shall be
impacts may
implemented.
occur.
The potential
5. Prior to the issuance of a
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Public
exists for
grading permit, Phase II
issuance of
g
implement as
Works
impacts from
environmental soil sampling
a grading
Permit
needed
Department
hazardous
shall be conducted to determine
permit
Revie
materials to
the residual levels of pesticides
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occur.
in the soil. If
inappropriate/unsafe levels are
identified by this analysis, "clean
up" measures shall be
recommended and
implemented. The Phase II
sampling and any necessary
measures shall be approved by
the Department of Public Works.
6. Prior to the final inspection,
During
Applicant
Final
City option to
Planning
testing to verify the estimated
construction
inspec
implement as
Department
radon gas levels shall be
lion
needed
implemented as deemed
necessary by the Department
of Planning.
DRAINAGE /
1. Prior to the issuance of
Prior to
Applicant
Buildin
City option to
Public
HYDROLOGY
building permits, the project
applicant shall implement
issuance of
building
g
Permit
implement as
needed
Works
Department
The proposed
conditions of the Public
permits
Revie
project may
Works Department regarding
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result in potential
storm drainage improvements
impacts to
which shall include, but not
drainage.
be limited to:
• Construct the necessary
storm drainage
improvements (identified
on Exhibit 42 within the
EIR) to handle increased
flows and intercept off -site
flows.
• Ensure that future building
pads are placed at
elevations suitable to
withstand 100-year flood.
• Construct the
necessary
improvements to the
East Garden Grove —
Wintersburg
Channel (CO5) along
the site's developed
edge
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The proposed
Mitigation Measure 1 above shall be
project may
implemented.
result in potential
impacts
associated with
flooding.
The proposed
2. Prior to issuance of any grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
City
project may
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
g
implement as
Engineer
result in potential
submit a "Notice of Intent"
grading
Permit
needed
impacts to water
(NOI), along with the required
permits
Revie
quality.
fee to the State Water
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Resources Control Board to be
covered under the State NPDES
General Construction permit
and provide the City with a copy
of the written reply containing
the discharger's identification
number.
DRAINAGE 1
3. Prior to the issuance of the
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
City
HYDROLOGY
grading permits, the applicant
issuance of
g
implement as
Engineer
(CONVD)
shall provide a Water Quality
grading
Permit
needed
Management Plan showing
permits
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conformance to the Orange
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County Drainage Area
Management Plan and all
NPDES requirements (enacted
by the EPA) for review and
approval by the City Engineer.
The plan shall reduce the
discharge of pollutants to the
maximum extent practical using
management practices, control
techniques and systems, design
and engineering methods, and
such other provisions which are
appropriate.
The proposed
projectwould
Mitigation Measures 1 through 3
contribute to
above shall be implemented.
potential
cumulative
drainage,
flooding, and
water quality
impacts.
BIOLOGICAL
1. If project grading construction
Prior
Applic
G
City
Planni .
RESOURCES
is scheduled during the normal
to
ant
ra
option to
ng
breeding season for red-tailed
issuan
di
impleme
Depart
The proposed
hawk and other raptors locally
ce of
n
nt as
ment
project may
(March to July), a survey shall
gradin
g
needed
result in impacts
be conducted for active nests.
g
P
to affected
Prior to the issuance of grading
permit
er
species locally
permits, should any active
s
m
and regionally.
nests be located within the
it
zone of potential disturbance,
R
construction activities shall be
e
limited to areas 500 feet away
vi
from the nest until the young
e
have fledged and have begun
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foraging away from the nest
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site. The 500 foot protection
zone shall be fenced with
visible warning -color materials.
Nest trees shall be removed
during the non -breeding
season only.
The `originally"
2. Wetland impacts to the isolated
Prior
Applic
G
City
Planni
proposed
pocket wetlands shall be
to
ant
ra
option to
ng
project may
mitigated at a ratio of 4:1
issuan
di
impleme
Depart
result in
(square footage of wetlands to
ce of
n
nt as
ment
potential
square footage of fill). The
gradin
g
needed
impacts to
Coastal Development Permit
g
P
pocket wetland
shall require that mitigation for
permit
er
habitats on the
the fill of the pocket wetlands
for
m
County parcel.
be implemented prior to the
Count
it
issuance of a grading permit
y
R
The
for the County Parcel. The
parcel
e
necommen
mitigation site shall be on -site
vi
ded
or within the Bolsa Chica
e
project
Lowlands unless the Lowlands
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Altemativ
are sold to a new landowner
e i would
and the new landowner is
notresult
unwilling to allow the proposed
in removal
mitigation to proceed. In such a
impacts to
case, the developer of the site
the County
shall find an alternative
parcel
mitigation site. The total
wetland
mitigation for the loss of two
habitats
small patches of degraded
and
pickleweed habitat shall
therefore
include the preservation and
mitigation
enhancement of 2 acres of
measure2
appropriate wildlife habitat per
would not
the Department of Fish and
be
Game.
required.
BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
(CONVD)
Mitigation Measures 1 and 2 above
The project, in
shall be implemented.
conjunction with
other past,
present, and
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects,
wig incrementally
contribute to the
cumulative loss
of biological
resources.
CULTURAL
1. Prior to issuance of a
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning
RESOURCES
grading permit, the
issuance of
g
implement as
Director
applicant shall conduct a
grading
Permit
needed
The proposed
subsurface test
permit
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project may result
investigation for CA-ORA-
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in a significant
1308 and 1309 to
impact on
I determine the horizontal
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archaeological
boundaries of the sites as
sites CA-0RA-
well as to confine the
1308 and 1309.
surface conclusions of non -
significance as indicated in
the March, 1997
Archeological Assessment.
This may be accomplished
through the mechanical
excavation of a number of
auger holes as well as two
1 x1-meter hand excavated
units for stratigraphic
control. The subsurface
test investigation, which
includes discussion of
significance (depth, nature,
condition, and extent of
resources), final mitigation
recommendations, and
cost estimates, shall be
submitted to the Planning
Director for review and
approval.
2. Prior to issuance of a grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning
permit, the applicant shall create
issuance of
g
implement as
Director
(if deemed necessary through
grading
Permit
needed
Measure 1 above) a cultural
permit
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resource management plan
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based on test results. A full data
recovery program shall be
designed if site avoidance is not
feasible through design.
Possible recovery plans include,
but are not limited to,
preservation, salvage, partial
salvage, or no mitigation
necessary. The plan shall
include consultation with the
appropriate Native American
Organization and be reviewed
and approved by the Planning
Director. Additionally, the plan
shall require peer review in
conformance with the Coastal
Commission's Archeological
Guidelines.
CULTURAL
3. Prior to issuance of a grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Planning
RESOURCES
(CONT'D)
permit, the applicant shall provide
written evidence that a certified
issuance of
grading
g
Permit
implement as
needed
Director
archaeologist has been retained,
permit
Revie
shall be present at the pre-
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grading meeting/ conference,
shall establish procedures for
archaeological resource
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surveillance, and shall establish,
in cooperation with the project
proponent, procedures for
temporarily halting or redirecting
work to permit the sampling,
identification, and evaluation of
the artifacts as appropriate. The
archeological resource
surveillance procedures shall
include a provision for Native
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American review of grading
operations. If additional or
unexpected archaeological
features are discovered, the
archeologist shall report such
findings to the applicant and to
the Department of Planning and
the appropriate Native American
Organization. If the
archaeological resources are
found to be significant, the
archaeological observer shall
determine appropriate actions, in
cooperation with the applicant, for
exploration and/or salvage.
These actions, as well as final
mitigation and disposition of the
resources, shall be subject to the
approval of the Planning Director.
The proposed
project in
conjunction with
Mitigation Measures 1 through 3
other past,
above shall be implemented.
present, and
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects will
incrementally
contribute to the
cumulative loss of
potentially
significant cultural
resources.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Fire
AND UTILITIES
1. Prior to approval of building
Prior
Applicant
Plan
City option to
Fire
permits, building plans shall be
to
Check
implement as
Department
Implementation
submitted to and approved by
appro
needed
of the above
the Fire Department. If during
val of
measures will
the Fire Department's plan
buildi
mitigate all
check it becomes evident that
ng
project -specific
fireground operations will
permit
impacts to public
become impeded, the
s
services and
department will impose
utilities to a level
additional fire code
less than
requirements in addition to the
significant.
automatic sprinkler systems,
alarm systems, access roads,
etc.
POLICE
2. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
City option to
Police
permits, the Police Department
issuance of
Check
implement as
Department
shall be consulted during
building
needed
preliminary stages of the project
permits
design to review the safety
features, determine their
adequacy, and suggest
improvements.
3. During construction and at
During
Applicant
Constr
Once upon
Police
complete buildout, the project
construction
uction
completion
Department
shall provide easy access into
and at
and within the project site for
complete
emergency vehicles and
buildout
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addresses shall be well marked
and during
to facilitate response by officers.
plan check
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Prior to the first final inspection,
project site plans depicting
these requirements shall be
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reviewed and approved by the
Police Department.
Schools
4. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
Check
completion
Department
provide school fees to mitigate
building
conditions of overcrowding as
permits
part of building permit
application. These fees shall be
based on the State fee schedule
in effect at the time of building
permit applications.
PUBLIC SERVICES
5. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
AND UTILITIES
permits, the applicant shall
issuance of
Check
completion
Department
(CONT'D)
show proof of compliance with
building
the Mitigation Agreement
permits
established between the
Huntington Beach Union High
School District, subject to the
approval of the City of
Huntington Beach.
Water
6. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Public
permits, the developer shall
issuance of
g
implement as
Works
submit a hydraulic computer
grading
Permit
needed
Department
water model analysis for the
permits
Revie
development proposed on the
w
City parcel, which addresses the
following:
a. Water demand required
by project
(fire flow demand as
determined by the Fire
Department)
b. Master Plan/General Plan
Amendment (GPA) review
The City of Huntington
Beach Water (Master
Plan) System
Computer Model (i.e.
H2ONET) must be run
with the proposed
land use demands
(i.e. GPA), and
contrasted with the
model run using the
existing land use
demands, (i.e. the
General Plan, in effect
at the time the Water
Master Plan was
adopted).
The City of Huntington
Beach Water Division must
be contracted to perform
this analysis on the
existing City of Huntington
Beach Water System
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Model (1-12ONET), for a fee
to be paid by the developer
a minimum of 30 days in
advance. If the analysis
shows that project
demands cannot be met
with the City s current
water system, the
developer shall be required
to upgrade the City's
system to meet the
demands and/or otherwise
mitigate the impacts of the
project at no cost to the
City.
7. Prior to final inspection, the
Plan Check
Applicant
Final
Once upon
Public
following water conservation
inspec
completion
Works
measures shall be
lion
Department
implemented as required by
state law:
a. Ultra -low -flush toilets
b. Ultra -low -flow showers
and faucets
C. Insulation of hot water
lines in water
recirculating systems
d. Compliance with water
conservation provisions of
the appropriate plumbing
code
8. Prior to final inspection
Plan Check
Applicant
Final
Once upon
Public
issuance, water pressure
inspec
completion
Works
regulators to limit downstream
lion
Department
pressure to a maximum of 60
psi shall be installed.
9. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
permits, pervious paving
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
material shall be used whenever
building
Department
feasible to reduce surface water
permit
runoff and aid in groundwater
recharge and slopes and grades
shall be controlled to discourage
water waste through runoff.
10. Prior to final inspection, the
CC&R
Applicant
Prior
Once upon
Public
applicant shall provide
review
to final
completion
Works
information to prospective
map
Department
residents regarding benefits of
record
low water use landscaping and
ation
sources of additional assistance
in selecting irrigation and
landscaping.
11. The Water Division and Park,
During
Applicant
Plan
City option to
Public
Tree, and Landscape Division of
design and
Check
implement as
Works
the City's Public Works
construction
/
needed
Department
Department shall be consulted
Constr
during design and construction
uction
of the Park for further water
conservation measures to
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review irrigation designs and
drought tolerant plant use, as
well as measures that may be
incorporated into the project to
reduce peak hour water
demand.'
PUBLIC SERVICES
12. Prior to issuance of grading
Prior to
Applicant
Gradin
City option to
Public
AND UTILITIES
permits, the developer shall
issuance of
g
implement as
Works
(CONT-D)
submit a hydraulic computer
grading
Permit
needed
Department
water model analysis for the
permit
Revie
portion of the project to be
w
developed on the County parcel,
which addresses the following:
a. Water demand required
by project
(fire flow demand as
determined by the Fire
Department)
b. Master Plan/General Plan
Amendment (GPA) review
The City of Huntington
Beach Water (Master Plan)
System Computer Model
(i.e. H2ONET) must be rim
with the proposed land use
demands (i.e. GPA), and
contrasted with the model
run using the existing land
use demands, (i.e. the
General Plan, in effect at
the time the current Water
Master Plan was adopted).
The City of Huntington
Beach Water Division must
be contracted to perform
this analysis on the
existing City of Huntington
Beach Water System
Model (H2ONET), for a fee
to be paid by the developer
a minimum of 30 days in
advance. The developer
shall be required to
upgrade the City s system
to
meet the demands and/or
otherwise mitigate the
impacts of the project
proposed development on
the County parcel, at no
cost to the City. Any
incremental impacts to the
City's water system would
need to be mitigated to the
satisfaction of the
Department of Public
Works - Water Division.
13. Prior to the issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning &
permits, for any lot within the
issuance of
Check
completion
Public
parcel within the County of
building
Works
Orange, the applicant shall
permits
Department
show proof from LAFCO of
s
t��
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approval of annexation of the
County parcel into the City of
Huntington Beach and the
Orange County Sanitation
District, subject to the approval
of the City Planning and Public
Works Departments.
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14. Irrigation systems within the g ys
Applicant
Plan
Park, which minimize water
Check
PUBLIC SERVICES
waste, shall be used to the
Prior to
City option to
Planning &
AND UTILITIES
greatest extent possible.
issuance of
implement as
Public
j
(CONT'D)
Such measures should
building
needed
Works
involve, where appropriate,
permits
Department
the following features:
s
a. Raised planters and
berming in conjunction
with closely spaced low
volume, low angle (22'/z
degree) sprinkler heads.
b. Drip irrigation
C. Irrigation systems
controlled automatically
to ensure watering during
early morning or evening
hours to reduce
evaporation losses.
d. The use of reclaimed
water for irrigated areas
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and grass lands. The
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project applicants shall.
conned to the Orange
County Water District's
"Green Acres" system of
reclaimed water should
this supply of water be
available. Separate
irrigation services shall
be installed to ease this
transition.
15. Landscape and irrigation plans
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
for the Park which encourage
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
minimized use of lawns and
building
Department
utilize warm season, drought
permits
tolerant species shall be
submitted to and approved by
the Water Division and Park,
Tree, and Landscape Division.
Sewer
16. Prior to the issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
permits, the property owner
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
(Shea Homes) shall construct
building
Department
the new sewer lift station and
permits
force main in accordance with
the City -approved Sewer Plan
for the proposed project, and
implement conditions of the
Public Works Department
regarding sewer infrastructure
improvements to handle
increased sewer flow demands.
Natural Gas
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17. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
permits, the Southern California
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
Gas Company or designated
building
Department
natural gas provider shall be
permits
consulted with during the
building design phase for further
energy conservation measures
PUBLIC SERVICES
Electricity
AND UTILITIES
18. Prior to issuance of building
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
(CONT'D)
permits, SCE shall be consulted
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
with during the building design
building
Department
phase for further energy
permits
conservation measures.
The proposed
Mitigation Measures 1 through 18
project will
above
create increased
shall be implemented.
demand for
public services
and utilities on a
local and
regional basis.
Additionally, the
project, in
conjunction with
other past,
present and
reasonably
foreseeable
future projects,
will create an
increased
demand on fire,
police, schools,
community
services, water,
sewer, natural
gas, and
electrical
services and
facilities.
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STUDY / NOP
Natural
1. Building design and construction
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Director of
Resources /
shall comply with the Energy
approval of
Check
completion
Building
Energy
Conservation Standards set
building
and Safety
forth in Title 24 of the California
permits
The proposed
Administrative Code. Prior to
project may
approval of building permits for
result in impacts
the Specific Plan, architectural
to natural
and engineering plans shall be
resources and
subject to the review and
energy.
approval of the Director of
Building and Safety to ensure
conformance with these
standards. Energy conservation
features should include:
• Installation of thermal
insulation in walls and
ceilings, which meet
or exceed State of
California, Title 24
requirements.
• Insulation of hot water
pipes and duct
systems. Use of
natural ventilation
where possible.
• Use of natural gas for
space heating and
cooking. Installation of
ventilation devices.
• Orientation to sunlight
and use of overhangs.
• Landscaping with
deciduous trees, to
provide shade in the
summer months and
allow sunlight through
in the winter months.
Public
Telephone
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Public
Services
issuance of
Check
completion
Works
and Utilities
1. Prior to issuance of building
building
Department
permits, building plans shall be
permits
The proposed
submitted to GTE enabling GTE
project may
to assess the improvements
result in impacts
necessary to provide adequate
regarding the
service to the project site.
need for new
telephone
service to the
site.
Library
Prior to
Applicant
Buildin
Once upon
Planning
issuance of
g
completion
Department
The proposed
1. The applicant shall provide
building
Permit
project may
development fees to mitigate
permits
Issuan
result in impacts
conditions of increased demand
ce
to library
as part of building permit
facilities and
application. These fees shall be
services.
based on the City fee schedule
in effect at the time of future
building permit applications.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Solid Waste Disposal
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
AND UTILITIES
issuance of
Check
completion
Director
(CONVD)
1. To reduce the proposed
building
project's impacts on waste
permits
The proposed
disposal facilities, project
project may
designs shall develop a means
result in impacts
of reducing the amount of waste
to solid waste
generated both during
disposal services
construction and when the
and facilities.
project is in use. The waste
reduction program shall be
approved by the Planning
Director prior to issuance of
building permits. Potential ways
of reducing project waste loads
include implementation of
recycling programs, and use of
low maintenance landscaping
when possible (i.e., native
vegetation instead of turf).
2. Rainbow Disposal shall be
Prior to
Applicant
Plan
Once upon
Planning
contacted during the design
issuance of
Check
completion
Department
stage of project components to
building
ensure the most efficient and
permits
economical means for rubbish
removal. The designs shall
include rubbish enclosures,
projected travel areas, and
turnabouts where necessary.
(End of the Parkside Estates Public Hearing - See the following for the remainder of the
meeting.)
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There are two parts of the following Public Hearing Agenda Item. They are inter -related
and were presented as part of one public hearing.
(City Council) Part 1 of 2 of Public Hearing Held — Denied Appeal Filed by (1)
James A. Lane, HB CARES (Citizens Against Redevelopment Excesses) and (2) Certified
the Environmental. Impact Report (EIR) No. 01.02 and Approved CIM Group's Appeal of
the Planning Commission's Conditions of Approval of the Project (See This Set of
Minutes — Public Hearing Part 2 of 2 for Appeal of Tentative Tract Map No. 16406,
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal
Development Permit No. 99-16) (The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — Blocks
104/105 — Bounded by Pacific Coast Highway/Sixth Street/Walnut Avenue and Alley b/w
Fifth and Main Streets) (Co -Applicants: CIM Group/Huntington, LLC, the Developer and
Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency) Adopted Resolution No. 2002-103 (420.60)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider:
Co -Applicants: CIM Group/Huntington, LLC and Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Huntington Beach.
Appellants: CIM Group appealing TTM No. 16406, CUP No. 99-45 with Special Permits No.
02-06, and CDP No. 99-16.
James A. Lane, HB CARES appealing EIR No. 01-02, TTM No. 16406, CUP No. 99-45 with
Special Permits No. 02-06, and CDP No. 99-16.
Request: Appeals of the Planning Commission's approval of the following:
Staff Report No. 1 of 2 reports addresses the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 01-
02: An analysis of potential environmental impacts associated with a mixed -use development
consisting of approximately 226,500 sq. ft. of retail, restaurant, office, a 152-room hotel, and an
approximately 405 space two -level subterranean public parking structure on an approximately
2.97 acre site.
Part 2 of 2 of this set of minutes sets forth Staff Report No. 2, which addresses all of the
following:
Tentative Tract Map No. 16406 (TTM): A subdivision map to consolidate multiple parcels on
portions of two blocks into one 2.97-acre parcel for condominium purposes. The map includes
right of way dedications along Pacific Coast Highway and 6th Street; the vacation of the alleys
on Block 105 for private access easements with reciprocal access;
the vacation of a portion of the alley on Block 104 and alley dedications with reciprocal access;
and the dedication and reservation of 5th Street for a 65 ft. wide public access easement with
reciprocal access including a 24 ft. wide reciprocal easement for vehicular purposes.
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06/Coastal Development
Permit No. 99-16 (CUP/CDP): To permit the construction of a mixed -use project consisting of
approximately 226,500 sq. ft. of retail, restaurant, office, a 152-room hotel, and an
approximately 405 space two -level subterranean public parking structure on an approximately
2.97 acre site. To permit 5.9% (24 spaces) of the 405 total parking spaces in the subterranean
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garage to be compact in size. To permit valet service, parking entrance gates with attendant
booths, and collection of fees within the subterranean parking garage.
Special Permits: To permit the following:
1) Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along Pacific Coast Highway at 0 ft. in lieu
of 15 ft.;
2) Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along Sixth Street at 6.5 ft. in lieu of 15 ft.;
3) Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along Walnut Ave. at 5 ft. in lieu of 15 ft.;
4) Encroach into the minimum upper story setback along Pacific Coast Highway at 9
ft./average 11 ft. 4 in. in lieu of minimum 15 ft./average 25 ft.;
5) To exceed the maximum building height with the hotel at 49 ft. 6 in. in lieu of 45 ft. and the
architectural tower at 70 ft. in lieu of 55 ft.; and
6) To reduce the view corridor on Fifth Street from 80 ft to 65 ft.
Location: Bounded by Pacific Coast Highway, Sixth Street, Walnut Avenue and the alley
between Fifth Street and Main Street. The project does not include Ocean
View Promenade, the retail buildings fronting on Main Street, the El Don Liquor building,
or the Worthy property at the corner of Sixth and Walnut (Blocks 104 and 105).
See end of Part 2 of 2 for contents of hearing held and votes taken on all Recommended
Actions.
(City Council) Part 2 of 2 of Public Hearing Held — Denied Appeal Filed by (1) James A.
Lane, HB CARES (Huntington Beach Citizens Against Redevelopment Excesses)
Sustaining the Planning Commission's Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 16406,
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal
Development Permit No. 99-16 (See Minute Item Part 1 of 2 for Appeal of Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) No. 01-02) (The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — Blocks
104/105 — Bounded by Pacific Coast Highway/Sixth Street/Walnut Avenue/ and Alley b/w
Fifth and Main Streets — Approved Appeal of the Conditions of Approval Filed by Co -
Applicants: the Developer, CIM/Huntington, LLC and Huntington Beach Redevelopment
Agency (420.60)
See the foregoing in Part 1 for subject matter of hearing to be considered.
Appealable Jurisdiction of Coastal Zone:
Notice is hereby given that these agenda items which includes Coastal Development Permit No.
99-16 filed on July 22, 1999, in conjunction with the above request, is located in the appealable
jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone.
Notice is hereby given that the Coastal Development Permit hearing consists of a staff report,
public hearing, City Council discussion and action. City Council action on Coastal Development
Permit No. 99-16 may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission within ten (10) working
days from the date of receipt of the notice of final City action by the California Coastal
Commission pursuant to Section 245.32 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
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Ordinance and Section 13110 of the California Code of Regulations, or unless Title 14, Section
13573 of the California Administrative Code is applicable. The California Coastal Commission
address is South Coast Area Office, 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802-4302,
phone number: (310) 570-5071.
Environmental Status: Notice is hereby given that Environmental Impact Report No. 01-02
for these agenda items was processed and completed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act. It was determined that these agenda items would have a significant
environmental effect and, therefore, an environmental impact report is warranted. The
environmental impact report is on file at the City of Huntington Beach Planning Department,
2000 Main Street, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Planning
Department, or by telephoning (714) 536-5271.
Communication dated 10/16/02 from John Given, Sr. Vice President of CIM with
recommendations for Council on appeal filed was included in the agenda packet.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Councilmember Houchen stated that she would abstain from consideration due to a conflict of
interest. The income she derives from real estate employment could be affected and her home
is within 500 feet of the project.
Planning Director Howard Zelefsky presented the PowerPoint presentation titled Appeal of the
Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — "Blocks .104/105,"which had been announced earlier
by the City Clerk as a Late Communication.
The following individuals spoke prior to the opening of the public hearing:
Marty Barker of Gensler Architects, stated he is representing the applicant and continued the
above referenced PowerPoint presentation on the Strand. Mr. Barker spoke regarding the
amenities of the proposed project, highlighting the pedestrian zones.
Jim Lane, appellant and representative of HBCARES (Huntington Beach Citizens Against
Redevelopment Excesses) reviewed his concerns with Council. He spoke in opposition to the
project, stating that it is not a good fit with the rest of the area. Mr. Lane requested not to
approve the project due to the lateness of the hour.
Mayor Cook declared the public hearing open.
Prior to announcing the public speakers, the City Clerk restated for the record the above -
mentioned, in addition to the other, Late Communications that pertain to this public hearing:
Communication submitted by Stephen K. Bone of The Robert Mayer Corporation received by the
City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002 in favor of The Strand development.
Communication submitted by Charlie and Margie Bunten received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in favor of the proposed plans and development.
Communication submitted by Bob Polkow received by the City Clerk's Office on October 21, 2002
in favor of the proposed plans and development.
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Communication submitted by Rutan & Tucker received by the City Clerk's Office on
October 21, 2002 in opposition to D-2a, D-2b, and D-3 proposed plans and development.
PowerPoint presentation from Planning titled Appeal of the Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach
"Blocks 1041105."
PowerPoint presentation from the Redevelopment Agency titled Public Hearing on the Strand.
Frank Alfonso informed Council that his two points of concern related to parking and traffic. He
stated that the flow of traffic into his building's parking structure will cause congestion. Mr.
Alfonso suggested that there should be a dedicated right-hand turn lane between 5I' and 6cn
Streets and Pacific Coast Highway.
Bob Bolen questioned the validity of this public hearing, stating that it did not start until October
22, 2002 and was advertised as scheduled for October 21, 2002. He spoke in opposition to the
project for reasons of parking space allocation issues. Mr. Bolen recommended that there
should be a "back door" that can be designated for a parking structure.
Ed Bagstad, El Don Liquor Store owner, stated on behalf of himself and other Main Street
property owners, he would like compensation for any loss of business due to the project. He
also requested a 10-foot setback. Mr. Bagstad spoke regarding problems with deliveries to
businesses on Main Street, Pacific Coast Highway, Walnut Street and Fifth Street.
Steve Daniel spoke in favor of the proposal as a project, which has been anticipated over the
last 10 years. Mr. Daniel stated the need for. affordable downtown parking.
Joyce Riddell spoke in favor of the Strand Project as good for generating property sales tax
and TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax).
Doug Traub, President, Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau, stated that The
Strand is needed in order for the city to become an overnight destination and for revitalization of
the downtown. Mr. Traub expressed his belief that project it will curtail sales tax leakage.
Susan Worthy spoke regarding the historic Worthy House. and restoration. Ms. Worthy voiced
her support of the project.
Guy Guzzardo informed Council that he worked with the staff and the developer and applicant,
CIM Group, and is in support of the project.
Richard Harlow stated he is representing the applicant but that he is also a Main Street
property owner. Mr. Harlow supported the project as essential in order for the downtown to go
forward.
John Given, CIM Group and applicant, spoke regarding the Worthy property setback and
mitigations proposed for the project. He stated that since the appeal he filed, requirements for a
broad range of improvements were complied with relative to the upper level setback. Mr. Given
informed Council that his group has been working with Ms. Worthy and Mr. Guzzardo with
regard to landscaping. He requested that Council consider the conditions of approval and
findings of approval on setbacks.
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Mr. Given and Mr. Guzzardo pointed to and discussed the PowerPoint slide titled Upper Story
Setback from Worthy Property, which was included in the Late Communication announced
earlier by the City Clerk titled Appeal of the Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — "Blocks
104/105." Mr. Given and Mr. Guzzardo agreed continue to work together on their issues relative
to the appeal filed by Mr. Given of the Conditions of Approval.
As there were no persons present to speak further on the matter and there were no further
protests filed, either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Senior Planner Herb Fauland reported on the proposed planting of trees and the setback. He
reiterated the Staff Recommendation presented in the Request for Council Action (RCA).
Councilmember Boardman requested a legal opinion as to the validity of the public hearing
which had been questioned by the public speaker, Mr. Bolen. Deputy City Attorney Jennifer
McGrath responded that the public hearing is valid.
Councilmember Boardman spoke regarding compliance with the Specific Plan.
A motion was made by Bauer, second Green to approve the Staff Recommendation as set forth
in the RCA.
Prior to casting votes, Councilmember Dettloff inquired if the motion to follow will stand, in light
of the fact that staff, Ms. Worthy, Mr. Guzzardo, and the CIM Group are continuing work on the
setback issue.
Discussion was held regarding how the project can be approved with room for negotiating the
conditions.
Staff stated that future and ongoing reviews of the project will be conducted.
Councilmember Green requested assurance from staff that small business owners in the
Downtown will not carry the burden of parking.
Planning Director Howard Zelefsky affirmed the foregoing.
Public Works Transportation Manager Bob Stachelski informed Council that the dedicated right
turn lane at 5th and 61h Streets and Pacific Coast Highway suggested by the first public speaker,
Mr. Alfonso, would not be necessary.
Following is the roll call vote taken on both Parts 1 and 2 of the preceding Public
Hearing:
(City Council) Part 1 of 2 of Public Hearing Held — Denied Appeal Filed by (1)
James A. Lane, HB CARES (Citizens Against Redevelopment Excesses) and (2) Certified
the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 01-02 and Approved CIM Group's Appeal of
the Planning Commission's Conditions Approval of the Project (See This Set of Minutes
— Public Hearing Part 2 of 2 for Appeal of Tentative Tract Map No. 16406, Conditional Use
Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal Development Permit No. 99-
16) (The Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach — Blocks 104/105 — Bounded by Pacific
Coast Highway/Sixth StreetlWalnut Avenue and Alley b/w Fifth and Main Streets) (Co-
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Applicants: CIM Group/Huntington, LLC, the Developer and Huntington
Beach Redevelopment Agency) Adopted Resolution No. 2002-103 (420.60)
A motion was made by Bauer, second Green to certify Environmental Impact Report No. 01-
02 as adequate and complete in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requirements by approving Resolution No. 2002-103 — "A Resolution of the City Councilof the
City of Huntington Beach, California (City Council), Certifying that the City Council has _
Reviewed and Considered Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 01-02 for the Strand
at Downtown Huntington Beach Project, Making Certain Findings Regarding the environmental
Effects of the Proposed Project, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program and a Statement
of Overriding Considerations." (Attachment No. 1 — on file with the City Clerk's Office). The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Houchen
(City Council) Part 2 of 2 of Public Hearing Held — Denied Appeal Filed by (1) James A.
Lane, HB CARES (Citizens Against Redevelopment Excesses) Sustaining the Planning
Commission's Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 16406, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-
45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal Development Permit No. 99-16 (See Minute
Item Part 1 of 2 for Appeal of Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 01-02) (The Strand at
Downtown Huntington Beach — Blocks 104/105 — Bounded by Pacific Coast
Highway/Sixth Street/Walnut Avenue/ and Alley b/w Fifth and Main Streets — Approved
Appeal of the Conditions of Approval filed by Co -Applicants: the Developer,
CIM/Huntington, LLC and Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency (420.60)
A motion was made by Bauer, second Green to:
Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 16406, Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special
Permits No. 02-06, and Coastal Development No. 99-16 with recommended
modifications, findings, and Suggested Conditions of Approval (Attachment No. 1" -
See end of agenda item in this set of minutes);
and
2. Approve California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statement of Findings and Fact
with a Statement of Overriding Considerations (Attachment No. 4 — on file with the
City Clerk's Office);
and
3. Approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Attachment No. 5 — on file
with the City Clerk's Office).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Houchen
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Public Hearing Part 2 of 2 — Approved Action - See Recommended Action 1 for Project
ATTACHMENT 1*
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16406/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-45 WITH SPECIAL
PERMITS NO. 02-06/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 99-16
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE MAP NO. 16406:
Tentative Tract Map No. 16406 for the consolidation of existing parcels into a one -lot
subdivision for condominium purposes and the right of way dedications along Pacific Coast
Highway and 6`h Street; the vacation of the alleys on Block 105 for private access easements
with reciprocal access; the vacation of a portion of the alley on Block 104 and alley
dedications with reciprocal access; and the dedication and reservation of 5th Street for a 65 ft.
wide public access easement including a 24 ft. wide reciprocal easement for vehicular
purposes is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element designation of Mixed Use
Vertical - 3.0 Floor Area Ratio — Specific Plan Overlay — Pedestrian Overlay on the subject
property because the subdivision will provide a consolidated development consistent with the
design concept envisioned by the Downtown Specific Plan and General Plan and will provide
the necessary public improvement to complete the Main -Pier Phase II development.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The 2.97-acre project
site provides the necessary area for development by consolidating multiple parcels consistent
with the intensity and density of District #3, Visitor -Serving Commercial, of the Downtown
Specific Plan, The General Plan Land Use designation, and with the implementation of
mitigation measures is suitable for development.
3. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause serious health
problems or substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Commission may approve
such a tentative map if an environmental impact report was prepared with respect to the
project and a finding was made that specific economic, social or other considerations make
infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the environmental
impact report.
4. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements,
acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision unless alternative easements, for access or for use, will be provided. The
tentative map provides all the necessary easements and access requirements of the City for
the public and provides the necessary public improvements. The improvements include
dedications, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streets, alleys, and easements with reciprocal access
between properties to adequately serve the site and adjacent properties.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-45:
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1. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 to construct approximately 106,075 square feet of
commercial space and a 152-room hotel consisting of approximately 120,170 square feet; to
allow 5.9% (24 spaces) of the total 405 parking stalls within the two -level subterranean public
parking structure to be compact in size; and to permit valet service, parking entrance gates,
attendant booths and collection of fees within the subterranean public parking garage 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
has been evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood and with the conditions
of approval imposed, the project will be designed to address the transition and scale of
adjacent properties, will provide adequate public open space and open air commercial
amenities, be designed on a pedestrian scale and character, will provide the required parking
to serve the uses on site, and will meet the goals and policies of the General Plan. In addition,
the provision of compact parking spaces and a valet parking plan provides an efficient use of
the parking structure, maximizes the total number of parking spaces and provides a quick and
easy parking alternative to customers of the site.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the project is
designed with a contemporary Mediterranean architectural theme which is compatible with the
Downtown Design Guidelines and with the conditions of approval imposed the project will
provide architectural elements and features to enhance the pedestrian character and scale of
the street scene surrounding the project. In addition, the project as conditioned, incorporates
the proper massing and scale, the design features of the Mediterranean architectural style and
the colors and materials recommended by the Design Guidelines for the Downtown. The
project will provide public improvements to make the project compatible with other adjacent
public improvements required of downtown development to provide a consistent streetscape
for the two -block project area.
3. The proposed request to construct approximately 106,075 square feet of commercial space
and a 152-room hotel consisting of approximately 120,170 square feet; to allow 5.9% (24
spaces) of the total 405 parking stalls within the two -level subterranean public parking structure
to be compact in size; and to permit valet service, parking entrance gates, attendant booths
and collection of fees within the subterranean public parking garage 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. The proposed project as conditioned and with the
special permits provides a development that is consistent with the design guidelines, is
compatible with the scale and transition of surrounding development, and provides consistent
public improvement for the two -block Main -Pier Phase II development.
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 MV-F12-sp-pd (Mixed Use Vertical — 3.0
FAR — specific plan overlay — pedestrian overlay) on the subject property. In addition, it is
consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
Goal LU 1: Achieve development that maintains or improves the City's fiscal viability and
reflects economic demands while maintaining and improving the quality of life for the current
and future residents of Huntington Beach.
Policy LU 1.1.2: Promote development in accordance with the Economic Development
Element.
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Goal LU 4: Achieve and maintain high quality architecture, landscape, and public open spaces
in the City.
Policy LU 4.1.1: Require adherence to or consideration of the policies prescribed for Design
and Development in the Huntington Beach General Plan, as appropriate.
Policy LU 4.1.2: Require that an appropriate landscape plan be submitted and implemented for
development projects subject to discretionary review.
Policy LU 4.2.1: Require that all structures be constructed in accordance with the requirements
of the City's building and other pertinent codes and regulations; including new, adaptively re-
used, and renovated buildings.
Policy LU 4.2.4: Require that all development be designed to provide adequate space for
access and parking.
Policy LU 4.2.5: Require that all commercial, industrial, and public development incorporate
appropriate design elements to facilitate access and use as required by State and Federal Laws
such as the American's with Disabilities Act.
Policy LU 5.1.1: Require that development protect environmental resources by consideration of
the policies and standards contained in the Environmental Resources/Conservation Element of
the General Plan and Federal (NEPA) and State (CEQA) regulations.
Goal LU 7: Achieve a diversity of land uses that sustain the City's economic viability, while
maintaining the City's environmental resources, scale and character.
Policy LU 71.2: Require that development be designed to account for the unique
characteristics of project sites and objectives for community character and in accordance with
the Development "Overlay" Schedule, as appropriate.
Policy LU 71.5: Accommodate the development of a balance of land uses that maintain the
City's fiscal viability and integrity of environmental resources.
Goal LU 8: Achieve a pattern of land uses that preserves, enhances, and establishes a distinct
identity for City's neighborhoods, corridors, and centers.
Policy LU 8.1.1: Accommodate land use development in accordance with the patterns and
distribution of use and density depicted on the Land Use Plan Map, in accordance with the
appropriate principles.
The retail, restaurant, office, and hotel uses proposed for the site represent development that would
support the needs and reflect market demand of City residents and visitors. The proposed
development improves the project site, much of which is currently vacant, and provides additional
destination uses that would attract and complement retail and restaurant uses. In addition, the
proposed project would help the City to achieve its goal of creating an 18-hour Downtown, with
visitors and residents remaining downtown in the evening for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — SPECIAL PERMITS NO. 02-06:
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1. The granting of Special Permits pursuant to Section 4.1.02 of the Downtown Specific Plan in
conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 for the following:
a. Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along Pacific Coast Highway (0 ft. in lieu of
15 ft.)
b. Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along Sixth Street (6.5 ft. in lieu of 15 ft.)
c. Encroach into the minimum ground floor setback along and Walnut Avenue (5 ft. in lieu of 15
ft.)
d. Encroach into the minimum upper story setbacks along Pacific Coast Highway 9 ft./average
11 ft. 4 in. in lieu of min. 15 ft./average 25 ft.)
e. Exceed the maximum building height with hotel (49.5 ft. in lieu of 45 ft.) and the architectural
tower feature (70 ft. in lieu of 55 ft.)
f. Reduce the view corridor on Fifth Street (65 ft. in lieu of 80 ft.)
These Special Permits result in a greater benefit from the project and will promote a better living
environment because the design of the project provides a consistent development pattern along
PCH, provides the necessary and consistent sidewalk width for the types of pedestrians level
activities at PCH, Sixth, and Walnut, and promotes the pedestrian scale envisioned by the
"Village Concept" of the DTSP. In addition, the project provides an architectural style that
provides a distinctive break between the two lower floors and the two upper floors by the use of
upper story setbacks, the provision of varied roofline treatments, the use of quality colors and
materials and including building heights and a tower that is compatible with the surroundings
and provides a focal element encouraged by the Design Guidelines. Finally, the project will not
diminish any existing coastal views for the pedestrian at the street level, and it will enhance
future views by providing 2"d level terrace views of the beach, ocean and pier. The
incorporation of the special permits into the project benefits the overall design and therefore
provides a better living environment for the resident, tenant, customer, and visitor to the
downtown core.
2. The granting of Special Permits will provide better land planning techniques with maximum use
of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture, landscaping, site layout and design due to the
use of appropriate site planning by placing buildings in a relationship to the street and
pedestrian, the use of contemporary Mediterranean architecture, the incorporation of compatible
upper story setbacks, the use of proper building heights, the provision of a tower as a focal
element, and the design of 5t' Street that enhances public views.
3. The granting of Special Permits will not be detrimental to the general health, welfare, safety, and
convenience of the neighborhood or City in general, nor detrimental or injurious to the value of
property or improvements of the neighborhood or of the City in general. The project has been
evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood and with. the conditions of .
approval imposed, the project will be designed to address the transition and scale of adjacent
properties, will provide adequate public open space, be designed on a pedestrian scale and
character, will provide the required parking to serve the uses on site, and will meet the goals
and policies of the General Plan. In addition, the provision of compact parking spaces and a
valet parking plan provides an efficient use of the parking structure, maximizes the total number
of parking spaces and provides a quick and easy parking alternative to customers of the site.
4. The granting of Special Permits will be consistent with objectives of the Downtown Specific Plan
in achieving a development adapted to the terrain and compatible with the surrounding
environment. The proposed project is physically suitable for the site, it consolidates multiple
parcels for an adequate mixed -use development site, provides parking consistent with the
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Downtown Parking Master Plan, is consistent with the type and intensities of proposed uses,
complies with the Downtown Specific Plan, is consistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines,
and provides consistent public improvements to complete the Main -Pier Phase II development
envisioned for the two -block area of downtown.
5. The granting of Special Permits will be consistent with the policies of the Coastal Element of the
City's General Plan and the California Coastal Act. The project is consistent with the following
Coastal Element goals, objectives, and policies:
Goal C 1: Develop a land use plan for the Coastal Zone that protects and enhances coastal
resources, promotes public access and balances development with facility needs.
Objective C 1.1: Ensure that adverse impacts associated with coastal zone development are
mitigated or minimized to the greatest extent feasible.
Policy C 1.1.1: With the exception of hazardous industrial development, new development shall
be encouraged to be located within, contiguous or in close proximity to, existing developed
areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other
areas with adequate public services, and where it will not have significant adverse effects, either
individual or cumulative, on coastal resources.
Policy C 1.1.4: Where feasible, locate visitor -serving commercial uses in existing developed
areas or at selected points of attraction for visitors.
Objective C 1.2: Provide a land use plan that balances location, type, and amount of land use
with infrastructure needs.
Policy C 1.2.1: Accommodate existing uses and new development in accordance with the
Coastal Element Land Use Plan and the Development and Density Schedule, Table C-1.
Goal C 3: Provide a variety of recreational and visitor -serving commercial uses for a range of
cost and market preferences
Objective C 3.2: Ensure that new development and uses provide a variety of recreational
facilities for a range of income groups, including low-cost facilities and activities.
Policy C 3.2.3: Encourage the provision of a variety of visitor -serving commercial
establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops, restaurants, hotels
and motels, and day spas.
Policy C 3.4.2: Enhance the Municipal Pier and surrounding area to function as the "hubs" of
tourist and community activity.
Reducing the ultimate right of way of 51h Street from 80 to 65 ft. will not diminish any views or
view corridors currently provided by the existing right of way. The proposed cross section of 5tn
Street will continue to preserve existing views while enhancing future views with the design of
the project. The project proposes all the amenities of a typical downtown street section and also
includes design features of upper story setbacks for the buildings that front the street. The
incorporation of all the design features will provide the views for the pedestrian at the street
level. In addition, the 2"d level terrace adjacent to the hotel provides an enhanced view of the
beach, ocean and pier. The proposed special permits in conjunction with Conditional Use
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Permit No. 99-45, Coastal development Permit No. 99-16, Tentative Tract Map No. 16406, and
the incorporation of and implementation of adopted conditions of approval and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program of Final EIR No. 01-02 will comply with State and Federal
Law.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-16:
1. Coastal Development Permit No. 99-16 for the development project, as modified by
conditions of approval, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program by
implementation of the following Coastal Element goals, objectives, and policies:
Goal C 1: Develop a land use plan for the Coastal Zone that protects and enhances coastal
resources, promotes public access and balances development with facility needs.
Objective C 1. 1: Ensure that adverse impacts associated with coastal zone development are
mitigated or minimized to the greatest extent feasible.
Policy C 1.1.1: With the exception of hazardous industrial development, new development shall
be encouraged to be located within, contiguous or in close proximity to, existing developed
areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommodate it, in other
areas with adequate public services, and where it will not have significant adverse effects, either
individual or cumulative, on coastal resources.
Policy C 1.1.4: Where feasible, locate vis.itor-serving commercial uses in existing developed
areas or at selected points of attraction for visitors.
Objective C 1.2: Provide a land use plan that balances location, type, and amount of land use
with infrastructure needs.
Policy C 1.2.1: Accommodate existing uses and new development in accordance with the
Coastal Element Land Use Plan and the Development and Density Schedule, Table C-1.
Goal C 3: Provide a variety of recreational and visitor -serving commercial uses for a range of
cost and market preferences
Objective C 3.2: Ensure that new development and uses provide a variety of recreational
facilities for a range of income groups, including low-cost facilities and activities.
Policy C 3.2.3: Encourage the provision of a variety of visitor -serving commercial
establishments within the Coastal Zone, including, but not limited to, shops, restaurants, hotels
and motels, and day spas.
Policy C 3.4.2: Enhance the Municipal Pier and surrounding area to function as the "hubs" of
tourist and community activity.
The proposed project would develop a mix of commercial uses on parcels contiguous to
similar uses in an established, urban, downtown core area. Public services are currently
available to the project site, as well as the surrounding parcels, and the project includes
improvements to existing infrastructure to ensure adequate service after project
implementation. Additionally, the proposed project would develop visitor -serving commercial
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uses in the City's downtown core area, which has been targeted for redevelopment as a
destination location. Portions of the downtown core have already been established, and
include uses generally similar to those proposed by the project, with the exception of a hotel,
which would help further establish the area. The project site is also located near other
established points of attraction, including the Huntington Beach Municipal Pier, and is
intended to reinforce the vicinity as a major visitor -serving district.
2. The project is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning
district, as well as other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code except for any special
permits approved concurrently. The proposed project as conditioned and with the special
permits provides a development that is consistent with the design guidelines, is compatible with
the scale and transition of surrounding development, and provides consistent public
improvement for the two -block Main -Pier Phase II development.
3. At the time of occupancy the proposed development can be provided with infrastructure in a
manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program. The proposed project as conditioned
and with the implementation of all mitigation measure will provide all necessary infrastructures
to adequately service the site and not impact adjacent development. In addition, the project
provides the necessary public improvements such as dedications, curb, gutters, sidewalks,
streets, alleys, easements and reciprocal access between properties to adequately serve the
site and adjacent properties.
4. The development conforms to the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of
the California Coastal Act. The proposed project maintains all exiting and proposed public
access and does not conflict with any public recreation policies by the provision of a
development consistent with the City's General Plan, Coastal Element, Downtown Specific Plan,
and Downtown Parking Master Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16406:
1. The tentative tract map received and dated August 5, 2002 shall be the approved layout with
the following modifications:
a. The tentative map shall be revised to accurately reflect the redesigned project as
conditioned by Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06
and Coastal Development Permit No. 99-16.
b. The service drive entrance and easement at 6th Street shall be designed to provide
two-way traffic to the eastern edge of the reciprocal entrance point to the Helme-
Worthy site.
c. The existing driveway entrance to the Helme-Worthy site on Sixth Street shall be
closed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk.
d. Remove the proposed water lines as shown on the tentative map: 12-inch in Fifth
Street, 8-inch in alleys parallel to Pacific Coast Highway, 6-inch in alley east of Lots
22, 24, 26 and 28 of Block 105. (PW)
e. The following water lines are minimum requirements to meet the project's demands:
(PW)
1) Approximately 450 LF of 8-inch water pipeline in Walnut Avenue (between Sixth
Street and Main Street).
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2) Approximately 900 LF of 12-inch water pipeline in Sixth Street (between Olive
Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway).
f. The 20-foot wide reciprocal access drive for Lot 22 of Block 105 shall be taken from
the truck access drive adjacent to the southerly boundary of Lot 22 of Block 105 and
through the setback area and relocate the 24-foot wide service driveway to conform
to the new design. Requirements for sight distance and turning movements shall be
employed in the design of the access. (PW)
g. The Fifth Street public access easement shall be 65-feet in width. (PW)
h. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal access easement(s)
between the subject site and adjacent properties and shall be noted on the map and
required to all affected and adjoining parcels from the private access easements.
The location and width of the reciprocal driveway easement and all easements shall
be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department and Public Works
Department. The subject property owner shall be responsible for making all
necessary improvements to implement the reciprocal easements/driveway.
2. Prior to submittal of the tract map to the Public Works Department for processing and
approval, the following shall be required:
a. At least 90 days before City Council action on the final map, CC&Rs shall be submitted to the
Planning Department and approved by the City Attorney. The CC&Rs shall reflect the
common driveway access easements, and maintenance of all walls. and common landscape
areas by the Homeowners' Association. The CC&Rs must be in recordable form prior to
recordation of the map. The CC&Rs shall include the following: (PW)
i. Provide for operation, maintenance and replacement of all common area landscaping,
irrigation, drainage facilities, public and reciprocal access easements (Fifth Street, alley,
parking, driveway, truck access, sidewalk, and street lighting) and open space. (PW)
ii. Implementation, inspection, maintenance, periodic upgrade and monitoring of the
approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP). The WQMP shall be included in
the CC&Rs as an attachment or addendum for conformance with NPDES requirements.
The CC&Rs shall restrict any revision or amendment of the WQMP except as may be
dictated by either local, state or federal law. (PW)
iii. Maintenance, repair and replacement of structures, facilities and utilities within the
parking structure as defined by the agreement for operation and use of the parking
structure by the City. (PW)
iv. Provisions for the implementation, management, operation and maintenance of the valet
parking and access program. (PW)
V. Prohibit the blocking or screening of fire hydrants located in the public right-of-way,
easements or within the property. (PW)
vi. Implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the approved Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP). The WQMP shall be included in the CC&Rs as an
attachment or addendum for conformance with NPDES requirements. The CC&Rs shall
restrict any revision or amendment of the WQMP except as may be dictated by either
local, state or federal law. (PW)
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3. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the final map unless
otherwise stated. Bonding may be substituted for construction in accordance with the
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. (PW)
a. All vehicular access rights to Fifth and Sixth Streets, Walnut Avenue and the public
alleys shall be released and relinquished to the City of Huntington Beach except at
locations approved by the Planning Commission. (PW)
b. All vehicular access rights to Pacific Coast Highway shall be released and relinquished
to the State of California, except at the intersection of Fifth Street and Pacific Coast
Highway. (PW)
c. The rough grading plan and improvement plans shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works for review. The engineer shall submit cost estimates for determining bond
amounts. (PW)
d. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a Licensed Civil 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. (PW)
e. A sewer study for on and off -site facilities shall be prepared by a Licensed Civil
Engineer for review and approval by the Public Works Department. (PW)
Prior to first plan check submittal, the applicant shall submit a hydraulic computer water
model analysis (on H20. Net) for this project, pursuant to City of Huntington Beach
requirements. (The applicant shall coordinate this effort with the Water Division prior to
beginning this endeavor.) The analysis shall consider the impacts and mitigation, if
necessary, to the existing water services off of the 8-inch water pipeline in the alley west
of Main Street, which shall be maintained. If the analysis shows that project demands
cannot be met with the City's current water infrastructure system, the developer shall be
required to upgrade the City's system to meet the demands and/or otherwise mitigate
the impacts of the project at no cost to the City. (PW)
g. Final hydrology and hydraulic studies for both on and off -site facilities shall be submitted
for Public Works review and approval. On -site drainage shall not be directed to adjacent
properties, but shall be handled by a Public Works approved method. Runoff from the
site shall be restricted as directed by the Department of PW to minimize impacts to
downstream facilities. (PW)
h. The following shall be dedicated to the City of Huntington Beach:
The domestic water system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans
for this tract. Easement widths shall conform with the City of Huntington Beach
Standard Plan No. 300.
ii. The sanitary sewer system and appurtenances as shown on the improvement plans
for this tract.
iii. Five feet along entire Pacific Coast Highway frontage.
iv. 2.5-feet along the entire Sixth Street frontage.
V. 4.5-feet of additional alley right-of-way along the easterly property line west of Main
Street and south of Walnut Avenue.
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i. Fifth Street shall be quitclaimed by the Redevelopment Agency. An easement of 65-feet in
width shall be conveyed by the Developer to the City of Huntington Beach for drainage,
utility, pedestrian and vehicular access purposes. Quitclaim and the grant of easement
must occur at the same time to maintain full use of Fifth Street without interruption of
existing uses and activities. (PW)
j. Vacation and abandonment of portions of alley rights -of -way in Block 105. (PW)
k. 20-foot wide reciprocal access for Lot 22 of Block 105 shall be taken from the truck access
drive adjacent to the south boundary of Lot 22 of Block 105. Requirements for sight
distance and turning movements shall be observed in the design of the access. (PW)
I. All street lighting, excluding Fifth Street, shall be conveyed to Southern California Edison
Co. for maintenance and operation. (PW)
m. A reproducible mylar copy and a print of the recorded tract map shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works at the time of recordation. (PW)
n. The engineer or surveyor preparing the final map shall comply with Sections 7-9-330 and 7-
9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual,
Subarticle 18 for the following item: (PW)
i. Tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established
by the County Surveyor.
ii. Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the County of Orange.
o. Provide a digital -graphics file of said map to the City per the following design criteria:
(PW)
i. Design Specification:
1) Digital data shall be full size (1:1) and in compliance with the California
coordinate system — STATEPLANE Zone 6 (Lambert Conformal Conic projection),
NAD 83 datum in accordance with the County of Orange Ordinance 3809.
2) Digital data shall have double precision accuracy (up to fifteen significant digits).
3) Digital data shall have units in US FEET.
4) A separate drawing file shall be submitted for each individual sheet.
5) Digital data shall be in compliance with'the Huntington Beach Standard Sheets,
drawing names, pen color and layering conventions.
6) Feature compilation shall include, but shall not be limited to: Assessor's Parcel
Numbers (APN), street addresses and street names with suffix.
ii. File Format and Media Specification:
1) Shall be in compliance with the following file format:
• AutoCAD (version 13 or later) drawing file: .DWG
2) Shall be in compliance with the following media type:
• CD Recordable (CD-R) 650 Megabytes
p. The developer shall provide a Maintenance and License Agreement for
maintenance of all public improvements within the public right-of-way for Fifth
and Sixth Streets, Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. (PW)
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q. A Certificate of Insurance shall be filed with the Public Works Department and
approved as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
r. All improvement securities (Faithful Performance, Labor & Material and
Monumentation Bonds) and Subdivision Agreement shall be posted with the
Department of Public Works and approved as to form by the City Attorney. (PW)
s. All Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW)
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
16406:
5. Tentative Tract No. 16406 shall not become effective until the ten -calendar day appeal
period has elapsed.
6. Tentative Map No. 16406 and Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No.
02-06 and Coastal Development Permit No. 99-16 shall become null and void unless
exercised within two (2) years of the date of final approval which is October 4, 2004. An
extension of time may be granted by the Planning Director pursuant to a written request
submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 60 days prior to the expiration date.
7. 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.
8. All applicable fees shall be paid from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments
fees prior to map recordation. (PW)
9. The final map shall be recorded with the County of Orange.
10. The Departments of Planning, Public Works and Fire are responsible for compliance
with all conditions of approval herein as noted after each condition. The Planning
Director, Public Works Director, and Fire Chief shall be notified in writing if any changes
to the approved tract map conditions of approval are proposed as a result of the plan
check process. Permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director, Public Works
Director, and Fire Chief have reviewed and approved the proposed changes for
conformance with the intent of the Planning Commission's action and the conditions
herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the
original entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission's may be required pursuant
to the HBZSO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.99-45 WITH SPECIAL
PERMIT NO.02-06, COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.99-16:
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated August 5, 2002 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The plans shall incorporate a 20-foot setback from the property line between the Helme-Worthy
project property and Building F/G of the proposed project. The plan shall also include, where
Building F/G adjoins the Helme-Worthy buildings along the southern property line, a 10-15-foot
average upper -level setback for the third and fourth floors to create a distinct separation
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between the new and older buildings. (MM 3.3-3) The 20 ft. setback shall be fully landscaped
with turf and trees except at the 20 ft. reciprocal access point.
b. The service drive shall be enclosed adjacent the southerly property line of the Helme-Worthy
site with compatible materials, except at the 20 ft. reciprocal access point, and shall have an
attached trellis with vine landscaping treatment.
c. A 20 ft. reciprocal access drive shall be provided from the service drive to the Helme-Worthy
site. The service drive shall be designed for two-way traffic to the eastern edge of the reciprocal
access drive.
d. The 7.5 ft. vacated to the Helme-Worthy site shall be designed to provide a landscaped planter
with an 8 ft. high wall along the easterly property line adjacent to the 15 ft. one-way easement at
Walnut Ave. The landscaped planter and wall shall be constructed along the entire length of the
eastern edge and designed to comply with any necessary vision clearance and setbacks
requirements from Walnut Ave.
e. An 8 ft. high wall shall be constructed along the entire southerly property line of the Helme-
Worthy site. The design shall comply with any necessary vision clearance and setbacks
requirements from Sixth Street and the point of intersection at the easement.
f. Incorporate a minimum three ft. ground floor setback for all portions of first floor buildings (A &
D) abutting alleys. Setbacks above the ground floor may cantilever to a zero ft. (0 ft.) setback.
g. Incorporate an additional 2.5 ft. setback for buildings (A, D, E) fronting 5th Street to provide
additional sidewalk space for outdoor dining (minimum 10 ft. width) and public open space
purposes. The upper levels shall maintain their setbacks and terraces to maintain the integrity
of the architectural upper level design.
h. The hotel (Bldg. G) square footage shall be reduced or additional parking shall be provided to
reflect compliance with the Block A Existing and Proposed Development table in the Kaku
Associates study dated September 27, 2000.
The two -level subterranean public parking structure, ramps, and all required parking spaces and
striping shall comply with Chapter 231 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and Title 24,
California Administrative Code. The applicant shall analyze to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Department that the proposed parking lot access and loading configuration will operate
satisfactorily. The close proximity of the service drive and the parking garage access must be
separated. (PW -Code Requirement)
j. Depict all utility apparatus and cabinets, 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 any setback and shall be screened
from view. No above ground utility cabinets of any kind shall be located in any sidewalk or block
pedestrian access (Code Requirement)
k. 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.
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
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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)
I. . 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.
m. The maximum separation between building wall and property line shall not exceed two (2)
inches. Buildings designed to be located near to property line(s) must have their exterior wall
adjacent to the property line(s) designed for 2° maximum out of plane displacement resulting
from prescribed lateral forces specified by the Uniform Building Code. Maintenance agreement
may be required for any zero lot line construction.
n. 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. The lighting for the tower shall be within the tower element and shall not spill onto
adjacent properties.
o. The driveway entrances shall have textured and colored pavement (behind sidewalk on private
property) for a depth of 8 ft.
p. The public access drive from Sixth Street to Walnut Avenue shall include adequate access and
turning room for disposal collection vehicles, including 55-feet to pickup and drop-off containers
on a straight shot, a minimum turning diameter of 86-feet and total height for lift operations and
clearance. (MM 3.8-3)
q. Building C of the proposed project shall incorporate ground level and second story design
features of the Ocean View Promenade Structure and, to the extent feasible, of the building
containing El Don Liquors. These features shall include, but not be limited to, windows,
textures, and roofing and lighting materials. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the revised
project design concept shall be review by the City Design Review Board for architectural and
scale compatibility with the El Don Liquors structure. (MM 3.3-2)
r. To the extent feasible, the Applicant shall use non -reflective facade treatments, such as matte
paint or glass coatings. (MM 3.1-2)
S. The new buildings within the project site shall use light-colored roof materials to reflect heat and
reduce energy demand and associated emissions. (MM 3.2-9)
2. Prior to issuance of demolition permits, the following shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall follow all procedural requirements and regulations of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and any other local, state, or federal law regarding
the removal and disposal of any hazardous material including asbestos, lead, and PCBs.
These requirements include but are not limited to: survey, identification of removal methods,
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containment measures, use and treatment of water, proper truck hauling, disposal
procedures, and proper notification to any and all involved agencies.
b. Pursuant to the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, an
asbestos survey shall be completed.
c. The applicant shall complete all Notification requirements of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
d. The City of Huntington Beach shall receive written verification from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District that the Notification procedures have been completed.
e. All asbestos shall be removed from all buildings prior to demolition of any portion of any
building.
f. A truck hauling and routing plan for all trucks involved in asbestos removal and demolition of
the existing structures shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works and approved
by the Director of Public Works.
g. The applicant shall disclose the method of demolition on the demolition permit application
for review and approval by the Building and Safety Director.
h. Pursuant to Section 65590 of the California Government Code, the applicant shall submit a
plan for replacement of any existing residential units occupied by persons and families of
low or moderate income that are converted or demolished as a result of this project for
review and approval by the Planning Department.
3. The following conditions shall be completed prior to issuance of a grading permit:
a. Separate plans for demolition and removals, stockpiling, surcharge and other independent
or phased remedial or earth moving operations, rough grading, and precise grading, shall be
prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, and be submitted to the Public Works Department
for review and approval. (PW)
b. The grading plan prepared for the proposed project shall contain the recommendations
included in the Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation for Blocks 104/105, City of Huntington
Beach Redevelopment, Westerly of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, City of
Huntington Beach, California prepared by Leighton and Associates, dated May 22, 2000.
These recommendations shall be implemented in the design of the project and include
measures associated with site preparation, fill placement and compaction, seismic design
features, excavation stability and shoring requirements, lateral earth pressure, foundation
design, concrete slabs and pavements, cement type and corrosion measures, surface
drainage, trench backfill, plan review, and geotechnical observation and testing of earthwork
operations. (MM 3.4-1)
c. The final grading and foundation plans shall be reviewed by the project geotechnical
consultant and the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department to verify that the
preliminary recommendations provided in this report are applicable. (MM 3.4-2)
d. Southern California Edison, Verizon, The Gas Company and Time Warner shall be
contacted to remove their facilities from the existing alleys. The utilities shall be
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undergrounded. Utilities in the alley serving Lots 22, 24, 26 and 28 of Block 105 shall be
reconfigured/relocated. (PW)
e. Street Improvement Plans, per City of Huntington Beach standards, for Fifth and Sixth
Streets and Walnut Avenue shall be prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, and submitted
to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The following improvements shall
be shown on the plans: (PW)
f. Fifth Street improvement plans shall be in accordance with the tentative tract map, these
conditions of approval and approved Parking Access and Valet Parking plans. The plan
shall include a minimum 24-foot wide roadway for public access and 9-foot wide valet
turnout areas. The curb return radius at Fifth Street at Pacific Coast Highway and Fifth
Street at Walnut Avenue shall be 35-feet. Curb returns shall have ADA compliant access
ramps. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View Promenade project.
Additional modifications may be required to gain Caltrans approval for improvements at
Pacific Coast Highway. (PW)
g. Removal of curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving and base aggregate as required along Fifth Street
frontage. Replace with new curb, gutter, sidewalk and paving structural section.
Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View Promenade project. (PW)
h. Remove and replace the existing alley drive approach in Fifth Street with an ADA compliant
alley driveway approach. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View
Promenade project. (PW)
i. Remove and replace curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, alley driveway and half -street paving
along the Sixth Street frontage. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View
Promenade project. Curbs shall be painted red to prohibit parking as directed by the
Transportation Manager. (PW)
j. Remove the existing driveway on Sixth Street, located on Lot 22 and replace with curb,
gutter and sidewalk. Remove and replace half street paving on Sixth Street and Walnut
Avenue adjacent to Lots 22, 24, 26, and 28. The southeast corner of Sixth Street and
Walnut Avenue shall be ADA compliant with an access map. (PW)
k. The curb return radius at Sixth Street at Pacific Coast Highway and Sixth Street at Walnut
Avenue shall be 35-feet. Curb returns shall have ADA compliant access ramps. Additional
modifications may be required to..gain Caltrans approval for improvements at Pacific Coast
Highway. (PW)
I. A new catch basin and lateral on Sixth Street at Pacific Coast Highway sized to intercept the
100-year storm event. The existing catch basin and lateral on Main Street between Walnut
Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway shall be removed and a new manhole installed. (PW)
m. Portions of Sixth Street adjacent to driveways and intersections between Pacific Coast
Highway and Walnut Avenue shall be red curbed as directed by the Transportation
Manager. (PW)
n. Remove and replace curb, gutter, sidewalk and half -street paving along the Walnut Avenue
frontage. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View Promenade project.
(PW)
o. The intersection of Fifth Street and Walnut Avenue shall be redesigned to eliminate the
existing corner cross drains. (PW)
p. Curb returns at Fifth Street and Walnut Avenue and Sixth Street and Walnut Avenue shall
have ADA compliant access ramps. (PW)
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q. Remove and replace the two existing alley approaches on Walnut Avenue with ADA
compliant alley driveways approaches. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean
View Promenade project. (PW)
r. Pavement for half -width of existing alley including the center concrete v-gutter, plus
pavement for 4.5-feet of additional alley dedication along the easterly property line and the
southerly property line between Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue, easterly of Fifth
Street. (PW)
s. The truck access driveway entry off Sixth Street shall be a minimum of 24-feet in width, with
an ADA compliant driveway approach and able to accommodate outbound vehicles from Lot
22 of Block 105. The Transportation Manager shall approve the width of the reciprocal
access driveway, upon submittal of truck turning templates for the driveway. The width of
the drive aisle shall also accommodate egress traffic from Lot 22 of Block 105 and
eastbound trucks. (PW)
t. Remove curb, gutter, sidewalk and all driveways along the Pacific Coast Highway frontage
including the El Don Liquor site (lots 7, 8, and a portion of 9, block 104) and replace with
curb, gutter and sidewalk. Improvements shall also match the Abdelmuti/Ocean View
Promenade project. Newly constructed curbs shall be painted red. If necessary, Pacific
Coast Highway shall be repaved per Caltrans requirements. Plans shall be per Caltrans
standards and submitted concurrently to the City and Caltrans for approval. (PW)
u. A separate signing and striping plan for Fifth and Sixth Streets and Walnut Avenue, shall be
prepared by a Licensed Civil or Traffic Engineer and be submitted to Public Works
Department for review and approval. The plans shall address the truck access in Block 105
for one-way traffic along the easterly boundary of Lots 22, 24, 26, and 28 of Block 105. The
plans shall be prepared according to the Signing and Striping Plan Preparation Guidelines.
A separate signing and striping plan for Pacific Coast Highway per Caltrans standards and
submitted concurrently to the City and Caltrans for approval. The plans shall incorporate
appropriate provisions as required to gain any necessary Caltrans approvals. (PW)
v. Street lighting plans for all streets adjacent to the project, shall be prepared by a Licensed
Civil or Electrical Engineer, and be submitted to Public Works Department for review and
approval. Lighting shall be per the Downtown Specific Plan, and the City of Huntington
Beach guidelines. Street lighting calculations shall be provided to support the design. (PW)
w. Street lighting on Fifth Street shall be removed completely from Walnut Avenue to Pacific
Coast Highway. (PW)
x. New street lighting for Fifth Street shall be operated and maintained by the Developer as
provided in the CC&Rs. (PW)
y. New street lighting for Sixth Street and Walnut Avenue shall be owned and operated by
Southern California Edison. (PW)
z. New street lighting for Pacific Coast Highway shall be owned and operated by Southern
California Edison and shall be prepared to Caltrans standards. (PW)
aa. Depict sewer mains, manholes and laterals existing and proposed on plan and profile
sheets. All sewer improvements proposed within Caltrans right-of-way will be subject to
their review and approval. Sewer mains shall be within public easements. The sewer plan
shall address grease traps and accessibility for pumping and maintenance. (PW)
bb. New sewer and water mains in the alleys behind Lot 22 of Block 105 alley east of the
project. (PW)
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cc. Separate, new domestic meter(s) and service(s) sized to meet the minimum requirements
set by the California Plumbing Code shall serve the proposed development. The service
laterals shall be a minimum of two -inches in size. The development shall be master -
metered to the fullest extent possible. The quantity of public water meters shall be
minimized. Sub -metering with private water meters is allowed. (PW)
dd. Fire service(s) shall be separate from the domestic service and sized to meet the minimum
requirements set by the Uniform Fire Code, and shall include an appropriate backflow
protection device. (PW)
ee. Separate backflow protection devices shall be installed, per Water Division standards for
domestic water service, irrigation and fire water services. (PW)
ff. The public water system and appurtenance shall be located within the public right-of-way or
within a public easement dedicated to the City. (PW)
gg. Existing mature trees that are to be removed must be replaced at a 2 for 1 ratio with a 36"
box tree or palm equivalent (1 T-14' of trunk height for Queen Palms and 8'-9' of brown
trunk). Any rare species of trees identified on -site shall be preserved to the greatest extent
possible. Applicant shall provide a consulting arborist report on all the existing trees. Said
report shall quantify, identify, size and analyze the health of the existing trees. The report
shall also recommend how the existing trees that are to remain (if any) shall be protected
and how far construction/grading shall be kept from the trunk. (PW)
hh. The existing public water pipelines located within the proposed project area shall be
removed per Water Division standards. The existing water services to the buildings for
these lines shall be maintained. The pipelines to be relocated include the following: (PW)
Approximately 500 LF of 6-inch pipeline located in the alley approximately 150 feet north of
and parallel with Pacific Coast Highway.
Approximately 200 LF of 12-inch pipeline in Fifth Street.
iii. Approximately 250 LF of 8-inch/4-inch pipeline located in the alley approximately 150 feet
west of and parallel with Fifth Street.
ii. Signal modification plan for the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Sixth Street, as
needed to accommodate corner improvements (new curb ramp, sidewalk, utility relocations,
etc.). (PW)
jj. All existing utilities including sewer and water shall be relocated to adjacent perimeter
streets from alleys being vacated and abandoned and from Fifth Street between Pacific
Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue. (PW)
kk. If there are any existing water services (including fire hydrants) outside of the limits of the
proposed construction, that will be impacted by the water pipeline removals as stated above;
it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate and effect the relocation of these
services to the proposed new water pipelines. (PW)
II. Approximately 450 LF of 8-inch pipeline in Walnut Avenue, (between Sixth Street and Main
Street). (PW)
mm. Approximately 900 LF of 12-inch water pipeline in Sixth Street, (between Olive Avenue and
Pacific Coast Highway). (PW)
nn. New fire hydrants on Pacific Coast Highway, if required by the Fire Department, shall
connect to the existing 12-inch water pipeline in Pacific Coast Highway. Altematively, the
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applicant may construct a new 12-inch water line (approximately 450 LF) in Pacific Coast
Highway between Fifth and Sixth Streets and shall be constructed per Water Division
standards (i.e., water pipeline shall NOT be constructed underneath the sidewalk and shall
be a looped water system) to serve the fire hydrants.
oo. A traffic control plan for all work within the City right-of-way and Caltrans right-of-way shall
be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The City's plans
shall be prepared according to the Traffic Control Plan Preparation Guidelines. Plans for
Pacific Coast Highway shall be per Caltrans requirements and subject to their review and
approval. (PW)
pp. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect, shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval by the Park, Tree and
Landscape Division. Irrigation demands shall also be submitted to ensure proper sizing of
irrigation services. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. Any existing mature
trees that must be removed shall be replaced at a two to one ratio (2:1) with minimum 36
inch box trees and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. The landscape
irrigation system shall be designed and constructed to include a separate water line for the
use of reclaimed water subject to Water Department approval.
A consulting Arborist (approved by the City Landscape Architect) shall review the final
landscape tree -planting plan and approve in writing the selection and locations proposed
for new trees and the protection measures and locations of existing trees to remain.
Existing trees to remain shall also be addressed by said Arborist with
recommendations/requirements for protection during construction. Said Arborist report
shall be incorporated onto the Landscape Architect's plans as construction notes and/or
construction requirements. The report shall include the Arborist's name, certificate
number and the Arborist's wet signature on the final plan. (PW-Code Requirement)
qq. Storm Drain, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Water Quality
Management Plans (WQMP) conforming with the current National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, prepared by a Licensed Civil Engineer, shall
be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. Catch basins
shall be grated and not have side openings. (PW)
rr. To the greatest extent feasible, low flow urban runoff from the project shall be directed to a
gross pollutant removal device. The developer shall incorporate Best Management
Practices conforming to the requirements at the time of construction.
ss. Gross pollutant removal devices (CDS or equivalent) for the removal of debris, sediment,
oil and water separation, etc., shall be installed as part of the treatment train for the main
line systems. Access to these devices for maintenance shall be provided and included
within an easement to the City.
tt. A SWPPP shall be prepared and updated as needed during the course of construction to
satisfy the requirements of each phase of the development. The plan shall incorporate all
necessary Best Management Practices (BMPs) and other City requirements to eliminate
polluted runoff until all construction work for the project is completed. The SWPPP shall
include treatment and disposal of all de -watering operation flows, and for nuisance flows
during construction.
uu. A WQMP shall be prepared, maintained and updated as needed to satisfy the
requirements of the adopted NPDES program. The plan shall incorporate water quality
measures for all improved or unimproved phases of the project. All structural BMPs shall
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be sized to infiltrate, filter, or treat the 85-percentile 24-hour storm event or the maximum
flow rate of runoff produced from a rainfall intensity of 0.2 inches per hour. The WQMP
shall include an extensive Association education program, including information booklets
and packages for each business owner, and periodic information programs to keep
owners current with WQMP practices and requirements.
vv. 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 identifywind barriers around remediation
equipment. (PW)
ww. 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 will 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 (Sudi Shoja (714) 536-5517) 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. (PW)
xx. 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. (PW)
yy. A truck -staging plan shall be prepared and submitted to Public Works for approval.
Staging of trucks on the streets on the perimeter of the site or within the downtown area
will not be permitted. Appropriate truck staging areas shall be identified to minimize
impacts to vehicle circulation,'area residents and businesses. Truck staging areas
identified on Pacific Coast Highway shall be coordinated with Caltrans including obtaining
any appropriate encroachment permits. (PW)
zz. The applicant's grading/erosion control plan shall abide by the provisions of AQMD's Rule
403 as related to fugitive dust control. (PW)
aaa. The project developer(s) shall implement all rules and regulations by the Governing Board
of the SCAQMD that are applicable to the development of the Project (such as Rule 402 —
Nuisance and Rule 403 — Fugitive Dust) and that are in effect at the time of development.
The following measures are currently recommended to implement Rule 403 — Fugitive
Dust. These measure have been quantified by the SCAQMD as being able to reduce dust
generation between 30 and 85 percent depending on the source of the dust generation.
(MM 3.2-2)
bbb. The parking meters surrounding the project shall be removed and returned to the Beach
Services Division. The cost of relocating any on -street parking meters and re -striping of
on -street parking spaces shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant. All re -striping
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and parking meter relocation shall be subject to review and approval of the Public Works
Department. (PW)
ccc. The project developer(s) shall develop and implement a construction management plan,
as approved by the City of Huntington Beach, which includes the following measures
recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the City
of Huntington Beach: (MM 3.2-1)
i. Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference.
Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to
maintain traffic flow (e.g., flag person).
iii. Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off-
peak hours to the degree practicable.
iv. Consolidate truck deliveries when possible.
V. Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper time as per
manufacturers' specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust
emissions.
vi. Use methanol- or butane -powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline to
the extent available and at competitive prices.
ddd. Provide a Fire Department approved Remedial Action Plan (RAP) based on requirements
found in City of Huntington Beach Soil Cleanup Standard, City Specification #431-92. (FD)
eee. From the Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) provide a Permit to
Conduct Well Operations for all onsite active/abandoned oil wells (714) 816-6847. (FD)
fff. From the DOGGR, provide proof of a DOGGR Site Plan Review application. (FD)
ggg. Obtain a Huntington Beach Fire Department Permit to Abandon Oil Well and follow the
requirements of City Specification #422, Oil Well Abandonment Process. (FD)
hhh. Installation and/or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks
(UST) require the applicant to first obtain an approved Orange County Environmental
Health Care UST permit as a prerequisite in obtaining a Huntington Beach Fire
Department UST permit. (FD)
iii. Vapor extraction treatment areas may require conformance to City Specification #431,
Gas Fired Appliances. (FD)
jjj. 5th Street shall be designed to support an imposed load of a 72,000 lb. apparatus with a
clearance of 13'-6" minimum. (FD)
kkk. Block wall/fencing plans (including a site plan, section drawings, and elevations depicting
the height and material of all retaining walls, walls, and fences) consistent with the grading
plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Department. Double walls shall
be prohibited. Prior to construction of any new walls, a plan must be submitted identifying
the removal of any existing walls next to the new walls, and shall include approval by
property owners of adjacent properties. The plans shall identify materials, seep holes and
drainage.
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III. The option to provide additional parking in the subterranean parking structure shall be
explored with the City Council within 60 days of conditional use permit approval in
compliance with the Disposition and Development Agreement between the
Redevelopment Agency and the Applicant.
mmm.A revised hotel square footage and parking plan shall be submitted for review and
approval to the Planning Director, Public Works Director and the Transportation Manager
to indicate compliance with the Downtown Parking Master Plan. The plan must be
approved prior to issuance of building permits.
4. The following conditions of approval shall be complied with during grading operations:
a. The project developer(s) shall implement all rules and regulations by the Governing Board of the
SCAQMD that are applicable to the development of the Project (such as Rule 402—Nuisance
and Rule 403—Fugitive Dust) and that are in effect at the time of development. The following
measures are currently recommended to implement Rule 403—Fugitive Dust. These measures
have been quantified by the SCAQMD as being able to reduce dust generation between 30 and
85 percent depending on the source of the dust generation: (MM 3.2-2)
i. Water trucks will be utilized on the site and shall be available to be used throughout
the day during site grading and excavation to keep the soil damp enough to prevent
dust being raised by the operations.
ii. 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.
iii. Wet down the areas that are to be graded or that are being graded and/or excavated,
in the late morning and after work is completed for the day.
iv. All excavating and grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds (as
instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 miles per hour over a 30-minute period.
V. A traffic speed limit of 15 miles per hour shall be posted and enforced for the unpaved
construction roads (if any) on the project site.
vi. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible.
vii. Enclose, cover, water twice daily, or apply approved soil binders to exposed piles (i.e.,
gravel, sand, and dirt) according to manufacturers' specifications.
viii. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials shall be covered or have
water applied to the exposed surface prior to leaving the site to prevent dust from
impacting the surrounding areas.
ix. All unpaved parking or staging areas, or unpaved road surfaces shall be watered three
times daily or have chemical soil stabilizers applied according to manufacturers'
specifications.
X. Prior to leaving the site, all haul trucks shall be washed off on -site on a gravel surface
to prevent dirt and dust from leaving the site and impacting public streets.
A. Wheel washers shall be installed where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto
paved roads and used to wash off trucks and any equipment leaving the site each trip.
xii. Streets adjacent to the project site shall be swept at the end of the day if visible soil
material is carried over to adjacent roads.
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xiii. Comply with appropriate sections of AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive
dust and noise to surrounding areas.
xiv. Wind barriers shall be installed along the perimeter of the site.
xv. 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 area.
xvi. The SWPPP, Erosion control and dewatering plans shall be revised and updated as
necessary through the phases of the project. Copies of the current plans shall be
maintained on -site for review by City or State inspectors. (PW)
b. The project contractor(s) shall implement, but not be limited to, the following best management
practices: (MM 3.6-1)
Outdoor construction work on the project shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 A.M. to
8:00 P.M. on weekdays and Saturdays. No construction activities shall occur on
Sundays or federal holidays.
All construction equipment with a high noise generating potential, including all equipment
powered by internal combustion engines, shall be muffled or controlled.
iii. All stationary noise generating equipment, such as compressors, shall be located as far
as possible from existing houses.
iv. Machinery, including motors, shall be turned off when not in use.
V. Mobile equipment shall not be allowed to run idle near existing residences.
vi. Neighbors within 200 feet of major construction areas shall be notified of the
construction schedule in writing prior to construction; the project sponsor shall designate
a "disturbance coordinator" who shall be responsible for responding to any local
complaints regarding construction noise; the coordinator (who may be an employee of
the developer or general contractor) shall determine the cause of the complaint and shall
require that reasonable measures warranted to correct the problem be implemented;
and a telephone number for the noise disturbance coordinator shall be posted
conspicuously at the construction site fence and included on the notification sent to
neighbors adjacent to the site.
c. Monitor during grading and excavation for archaeological and paleontological resources: (MM
3.3-1)
The Applicant shall arrange for a qualified professional archaeological and paleontological
monitor to be present during demolition, grading, trenching, and other excavation on the
project site. Additionally, prior to project construction, construction personnel will be
informed of the need to stop work on the project site until a qualified paleontologist has
been provided the opportunity to assess the significance of the find and implement
appropriate measures to protect or scientifically remove the find. Construction personnel
will also be informed of the requirement that unauthorized collection of cultural resources
is prohibited.
If archaeological or paleontological resources are discovered during earth moving
activities, all construction activities on the project site shall cease until the
archaeologist/paleontologist evaluates the significance of the resource: in the absence
of a determination, all archaeological and paleontological resources shall be considered
significant. If the resource is determined to be significant, the archaeologist or
paleontologist, as appropriate, shall prepare a research design for recovery of the
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resources in consultation with the State Office of Historic Preservation. The
archaeologist or paleontologist shall complete a report of the excavations and finding,
and shall submit the report for peer review by three County -certified archaeologists or
paleontologists, as appropriate. Upon approval of the report, the Applicant shall submit
the report to the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University,
Fullerton, the California Coastal Commission, and the City of Huntington Beach.
iii. In the event of the discover on the project site of a burial, human bone, or suspected
human bone, all excavation or grading in the vicinity of the find will halt immediately and
the area of the find will be protected. If a qualified archaeologist is present, he/she will
determine whether the bone is human. If the archaeologist determines that the bone is
human, or in the absence of an archaeologist, the Applicant immediately will notify the
City Planning Department and the Orange County Coroner of the find and comply with
the provisions of P.R.C. of §5097 with respect to Native American involvement, burial
treatment, and reburial.
5. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
q. Submit a copy of the revised site plan, floor plans and elevations pursuant to Condition No.
1 for review and approval and inclusion in the entitlement file to the Planning Department
and submit 8 inch by 10 inch colored photographs of all colored renderings, elevations,
materials sample board, and massing model to the Planning Department for inclusion in the
entitlement file.
r. 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.
s. Submit for review a final parking access and valet parking program to the Departments of
Planning, Public Works, and Police. The plan shall encourage the use of the Vt. level for
public parking. The program shall be approved prior to final building permits or certificate of
occupancy, whichever occurs first. (PW)
t. The applicant shall provide a dedicated trash enclosure for the Helme-Worthy property on
their site across from the eastern edge of the historical site in conformance with city
requirements.
u. The applicant shall relocate the utilities for the Helme-Worthy property at the eastern edge
of the historical site in conformance with city requirements.
v. Names of streets shall be submitted to and approved by the Huntington Beach Fire
Department in accordance with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 409. (FD)
w. Submit three (3) copies of the site plan and floor plans and the processing fee to the
Planning Department for addressing purposes. (FD)
x. 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
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g-factors shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the issuance of building permits.
(Code Requirement)
y. All venting and mechanical systems for any restaurants shall be designed and constructed
to minimize potential odor impacts to the hotel and surrounding residential homes. Any
external venting or mechanical equipment not screened to the satisfaction of the City shall
be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Board prior to submittal of building
permits.
z. A detailed soils analysis shall be prepared by a Licensed 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. (BD)
aa. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD)
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. A Grading Permit shall be issued. (PW)
b. A Mitigation Monitoring Fee of 10% of the environmental impact report cost shall be paid to
the Planning Department.
c. A Downtown Specific Plan (SP-5) fee for new construction in the Downtown Specific Plan
area shall be paid to the Planning Department.
d. The City Council approved Final Map shall be recorded with the County of Orange. (PW)
e. All landscape planting, irrigation and maintenance shall comply with the City Arboricultural
and Landscape Standards and Specifications. (PW)
f. The applicant shall demonstrate the provision of two inbound lanes and one outbound lane
for the proposed subterranean parking structure. (MM 3.9-2)
g. Delivery vehicles shall be restricted to vehicles the size of or smaller that a medium or small
semi -trailer with a length of 50-feet. (MM 3.9-3)
h. The applicant shall submit a parking management plan, consistent with the Downtown
Parking Master Plan, for review and approval by the City Planning Department. (MM 3.9-4)
The Applicant shall submit a Solid Waste Management Plan to the City Environmental
Services Division, Public Works Department, and recycling coordinator. This plan shall
discuss how the project will implement source reduction and recycling methods in
compliance with existing City programs. Additionally, this plan shall include how the project
will address the construction demolition -generated waste from the site. These methods
shall include, but shall not be limited to: (MM 3.8-4)
i. Emphasize deconstruction and diversion planning rather than demolition.
Provision of recycling bins for glass, aluminum, and plastic for visitors and employees
of the proposed project.
iii. Provision of recycling bins for glass, aluminum, plastic, wood, steel, and concrete for
construction workers during construction phases.
iv. Bins for cardboard recycling during construction.
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V. Scrap wood recycling during construction.
vi. Green waste recycling of landscape materials.
j. The Applicant shall demonstrate that the project includes adequate access for emergency
vehicles, automatic fire sprinkler systems, automatic fire alarms, properly sized elevators, and
24-hour security shall be provided. (MM 3.8-1)
k. The Applicant shall consult the Huntington Beach Police Department regarding the provision of
adequate Crime Prevention Design measures, and shall incorporate the Department's
recommendations into the plan (MM 3.8-2). The subterranean parking structure shall be
reviewed for adequate lighting, location and directional signing, use of colors, and use of crime
prevention design.
I. The Final Map shall be accepted by the City Council, recorded with the Orange County
Recorder and a copy filed with the Planning Department. (Code Requirement)
m. Final design elevations of grading shall not vary from elevations shown on the tentative map
(preliminary grading plan) by more than one (1) foot. (PIN)
n. For Fire Department approval, applicant must submit a site plan showing all onsite abandoned
oil wells accurately located and identified by well name and API number, plus identify and detail
all methane safety measures per City Specification #429, Methane District Building Permit
Requirements. (FD)
o. All onsite oil well abandonments must be Fire Department approved per City Specification #429,
Methane District Building Permit Requirements, and all abandoned oil well document/inspection
fees must be paid. (FD)
p. For Fire Department approval, submit a Fire Protection Plan in compliance with City
Specification 426. (FD)
q. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with City Specification #401. Include the
Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. (FD)
r. Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Shop drawings shall be
submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire Department. Indicate
hydrant locations and fire department connections. Your project requires a minimum of U
hydrants. (FD)
s. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout. For Fire Department approval,
plans shall be submitted to Building as separate plans for permits. (FD)
t. Class III wet standpipe systems shall be utilized. Shop drawings shall be submitted and
approved by the Fire Department prior to system installation. (FD)
u. Class I, Division 2 electrical installation shall be utilized. (FD)
v. A subterranean air handling system will be required. (FD
w. A fire alarm system in compliance with Huntington Beach Fire Code is required. (FD)
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x. For Fire Department approval, shop drawings shall be submitted to Building as separate plans
for permits. The system shall provide the following: (FD)
■ Manual pulls, horns & strobes
■ Water flow, valve tamper and trouble detection
■ 24-hour supervision
y.. For Fire Department approval, food preparation fire protection systems plans shall be submitted
to Building as separate plans for permits. (FD)
z. New street or access road names must be approved by the Fire Department. Please refer to
City Specification #409. (FD)
aa. The subject property shall enter into irrevocable reciprocal driveway and access easement(s)
between the subject site and adjacent (southerly, easterly, northerly, westerly) properties. The
location and width of the reciprocal driveway easement and all easements shall be reviewed
and approved by the Planning Department and Public Works Department. The subject property
owner shall be responsible for making all necessary improvements to implement the reciprocal
easements/driveway. The legal instrument shall be submitted to the Planning Department a
minimum of 30 days prior to building permit issuance. The document shall be approved by the
Planning Department and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when approved, shall
be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder prior to final building permit approval. A copy
of the recorded document shall be filed with the Planning Department for inclusion in the
entitlement file prior to final building permit approval. (Code Requirement)
bb. An interim parking and building materials storage plan shall be submitted to the Planning
Department to assure adequate parking and restroom facilities are available for employees,
customers and contractors during the project's construction phase and that adjacent properties
will not be impacted by their location. Customer and employee access to all adjacent properties
and businesses shall be maintained and provided to the greatest extent possible during all
construction phases. The plan shall also be reviewed and approved by the Fire Department
and Public Works Department. The applicant shall obtain any necessary encroachment permits
from the Department of Public Works.
cc. An "Acceptance of Conditions" form shall be properly executed by the applicant and an
authorized representative of the owner of the property,, recorded with County Recorder's Office,
and returned to the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file.
dd. A planned sign program for all signage shall be submitted to the Planning Department. Said
program shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board prior to the issuance of
the first sign permit. The program shall include signs directing the general public to the public
open space on the second level terrace. The signs shall also be located at the terrace level
indicating that the terrace is for public open space purposes.
ee. The applicant shall plan to identify a location within the city for the replacement of low and
moderate income unit(s) displaced by the project. Said plan shall comply with Section 33413.5
of the California Community Development Law. The displaced unit(s) must be replaced within
four years of approval of this conditional use permit. The replacement unit(s) must remain
available at an affordable housing cost of low and moderate income persons for the duration of
the redevelopment plan. The plan shall be approved prior to the first certificate of occupancy
request for the project.
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ff. The applicant shall contact the property owner(s) of the residential units across Sixth Street
from the entrance/exit to the subterranean parking structure to attempt to mitigate the car
headlights impacting the residential units. To the greatest extent possible, the applicant shall
work with the property owner(s) to develop a plan in conformance with the DTSP for
landscaping and/or any other means to screen the lighting impacts of vehicles leaving the
parking structure. The plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and
approval. In the event no plan is acceptable to the property owner(s), the applicant shall seek
written confirmation from the property owner(s) and submit the letter to the Planning
Department.
gg. The Design Review Board shall review and approve the following:
1) Final elevation and site layout details on colors, materials, design, and architectural
concepts upon Planning Commission action. In comparison to the conceptually
approved architecture and layout of the site plan, floor plans, building elevations, colors
and materials received and dated January 9, 2002, supplemental plans and information
dated March 4, 2002, and onion skin drawings presented at the June 13, 2002 Design
Review Board meeting.
2) A public art element shall be integrated and be in a publicly accessible place within the
proposed project. Public art shall include art of:
■ Artistic excellence and innovation,
■ Appropriate to the design of the project,
• Reflective of the community's cultural identity, (ecology, history, society).
The public art element shall be reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board, the
Community Development Director, and the Cultural Services Division Manager prior to
issuance of a building permit for the project. The public art shall be in place at the
subject site prior to final inspection.
3) The landscape and public improvement plans shall be reviewed for approval. The public
improvements are required to be consistent with the Oceanview Promenade site.
4) The subterranean parking structure shall be reviewed for crime prevention design and
incorporation of the improvements identified in condition #6 k.
7. The structure(s) cannot be occupied, the final building permit(s) cannot be approved, and
utilities cannot be released until the following has been completed:
a. Complete all improvements as shown on the Grading and Improvement plans. (PW)
b. The applicant shall restripe the eastbound approach to provide a second eastbound turn
lane at the Brookhurst Street/Pacific Coast Highway intersection, subject to review and
approval by the City's Public Works Department. (MM 3.9-1)
c. The applicant shall develop an on -site signage program to clearly identify parking
opportunities, to direct vehicles to the subterranean parking structure, and to guide patrons
to pedestrian access points and elevators within the project. (MM 3.9-6)
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d. The applicant shall provide a Landscape License Agreement for maintenance of all
landscaping within the public rights -of -way. (PW)
e. All landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the
City approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of record in written form to the
City Landscape Architect prior to the final landscape inspection and approval. (PW)
f. Applicant shall provide the City with Microfilm copies (in City format) and CD (AutoCAD only)
copy of complete City approved landscape construction drawings as stamped "Permanent
File Copy' prior to starting landscape work. Copies shall be given to the City Landscape
Architect for permanent City record. (PW)
g. All agreements, CC&Rs, covenants and transfers shall be reviewed, executed and
completed. (PW)
h. Condominium plans in conformance with the requirements of the Department of Real Estate
and other appropriate agencies shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. All
airspace and structures to be owned shall be delineated with bearings and distances for all
ownerships described, and shall show relationships to property lines and adjacent
ownerships and structures. (PW)
i. If the applicant intends to have outdoor dining affecting the public right-of-way, Public Works
Department will need to review a plan with the proposal.
j. Existing street tree(s) to be inspected by the City of Huntington Beach, Park, Trees and
Landscape Inspector during removal of concrete and prior to replacement thereof. Tree
replacement or root/tree protection, will be specified upon the inspection of the root system.
(PW)
k. All landscape irrigation and planting installation shall be certified to be in conformance to the
City approved landscape plans by the Landscape Architect of record in written form to the
City Landscape Architect prior to the final landscape inspection and approval. (PW)
I. Applicant shall provide the City with Microfilm copies (in City format) and CD (AutoCAD only)
copy of complete City approved landscape construction drawings as stamped "Permanent
File Copy" prior to starting landscape work. Copies shall be given to the City Landscape
Architect for permanent City record. (PW)
m. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout. Shop drawings shall be
submitted and approved by the Fire Department prior to system installation. (FD)
n. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification
428. (FD)
o. Fire access roads shall be provided in compliance with Fire Dept. City Specification 401.
Include the Circulation Plan and dimensions of all access roads. Fire lanes will be
designated and posted to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification No. 415. (FD)
p. The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code and Fire Dept.
City Specification Nos. 422 and 431 for the abandonment of oil wells and site restoration.
(FD)
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q. The project will comply will all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Title
17.04.085 and Fire Dept. City Specification No. 429 for new construction within the
methane gas overlay districts. (FD)
r. Security gates shall be designed to comply with City Specification #403. (FD)
s. All project pool areas must have a KNOX access installed on the entry gates. Please
contact the Huntington Beach Fire Department Administrative Office at (714) 536-5411. (FD)
t. Fire extinguishers shall be installed and located in areas to comply with HBFC standards
found in City Specification #424. (FD)
u. Address numbers shall be installed to comply with City Specification # 428. (FD)
v. 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. Low level exit signs will be
included. (FD)
w. Service roads and fire access lanes, as determined by the Fire Department, shall be posted,
marked, and maintained per City Specification #415. If fire lane violations occur and the
services of the Fire Department are required, the applicant will be liable for expenses
incurred. (FD)
x. Solar or low -emission water heaters shall be installed in all new buildings within the project
site to reduce energy demand and associated emissions. (MM 3.2-3)
y. Built-in energy -efficient appliances shall be provided in all new buildings within the project
site to reduce energy demand and associated emissions. (MM 3.2-4)
z. Air conditioners installed in all new buildings within the project site shall be energy -efficient
and shall have automated controls to reduce energy demand and associated emissions.
(MM 3.2-5)
aa. Double -glass -paned windows shall be installed in new buildings within the redevelopment
area to reduce energy demand and associated emissions. (MM 3.2-6)
bb. Lighting installed in new buildings within the project site shall be energy -efficient and shall
have automated controls to reduce energy demand and associated emissions. (MM 3.2-7)
cc. The new buildings within the project site shall exceed Title 24 wall and attic insulation
requirements by at least 5 percent to reduce energy demand and associated emissions.
(MM 3.2-8)
dd. The proposed project shall include flatwork design and structural BMPs to isolate
contamination from the disposal bins and direct any runoff from the disposal area into a
sanitary drain with a trash separator, an oil and grease separator, and/or other filtration
system as required to meet water quality standards. (MM 3.4-3)
ee. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Planning Department. (PL)
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ff. 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.
8. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be
adhered to:
a. All applicable requirements of Condition of Approval No. 3A, i-xvi shall apply during this
phase of activity. In addition the following shall apply:
Comply with the "Water Quality Management Plan" requirements. (PW)
ii. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 10 minutes.
iii. Use low sulfur (0.5%) fuel by weight for construction equipment.
iv. Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to reduce
emissions.
V. Water trucks will be utilized on the site and shall be available to be used throughout the
day during site grading to keep the soil damp enough to prevent dust being raised by
the operations. (PW)
vi. Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high ozone days first stage smog
alerts.
vii. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts.
viii. Ensure clearly visible signs are posted on the perimeter of the site identifying the name
and phone number of a field supervisor to contact for information regarding the
development and any construction/ grading activity.
ix. Compliance with all Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and
Municipal Code requirements including the Noise Ordinance. 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)
b. Discovery of additional contamination/pipelines, etc., must be reported to the Fire
Department immediately and the approved work plan modified accordingly. (FD)
c. Fire hydrants must be installed before combustible construction begins. Prior to installation,
shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Works Department and approved by the Fire
Department. (Fire Dept. City Specification 407) (FD)
d. On -site parking shall be provided for all construction workers and equipment unless
approved otherwise by the Public Works Department.
e. The property owner is responsible for all required clean up of off -site dirt, pavement damage
and/or restriping of the public rights -of -way as determined by the Public Works Department.
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f. An Encroachment Permit is required for all work within the City's right-of-way.
g. An Encroachment Permit is required for all work within Caltran's right-of-way.
h. 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.
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 Planning Commission's action and the conditions herein.
If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original
entitlement reviewed by the Planning Commission may be required pursuant to the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal Development
Permit No. 99-16 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has
elapsed or until the ten working day appeal period has elapsed for the coastal development
permit. Because the project is located in the appealable area of the coastal zone, there is an
additional ten working day appeal period that commences when the California Coastal
Commission receives the City's notification of final action.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal Development
Permit No. 99-16 shall become null and void unless exercised within two years (Tentative
Tract Map No. 16406) of the date of final approval which is October 4, 2004 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 Planning Commission reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 99-45 with
Special Permits No. 02-06 and Coastal Development Permit No. 99-16, 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. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. (PW)
7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
8. 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.
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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 prior to occupying the building.
12. Outdoor dinning is not permitted unless a conditional use permit for this specific use is
reviewed and approved.
13. Any restaurant use (greater than 12 seats) shall require the review and approval of a
conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
14. Any outdoor dining use shall require review and approval of a conditional use permit by the
Zoning Administrator. All outdoor dining shall be located adjacent to the buildings and the
restaurant uses they serve and shall be provided with a metal enclosure.
15. Any proposed alcohol sales shall require the review and approval of a conditional use permit
by the Planning Commission.
16. Any proposed live entertainment shall require review and approval of a conditional use permit
by the Planning Commission.
17. Any proposed temporary outdoor events for 5"' Street shall obtain all necessary City permits in
compliance with the Huntington Beach Municipal Code and Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance. A street closure plan shall be submitted to the Department's of Police, Fire, Public
Works and Planning for review and approval prior to the closure of 5"' Street as part of any
event that requires the temporary closure of the street.
18. During ongoing operations of the project, the applicant shall provide valet and/or remote
parking for special events and activities, and during peak summer season. (MM 3.9-5)
19. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43 for the posting of the Notice of
Determination 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
Planning Commission's action.
20. 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.
21. The Applicant shall use minimum light levels required for safety, and exterior lights shall be
directed downwards and away from -surrounding uses, onto the.project site. (MM 3.1-1)
22. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PW)
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23. All existing and new utilities shall be undergrounded. (PW)
24. Traffic impact fees shall be paid at a rate of $123 per net new added daily trip. (PW)
25. All parking along the frontage of Sixth Street and Walnut Avenue may be required to be
accommodated on -site to accommodate future street configurations as determined necessary
by the Planning Director and Public Works Director. (PW)
26. The Mitigation Measures from Huntington Beach Redevelopment Project EIR No. 96-2 shall
apply and are referenced in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
(End of the Strand Public Hearing - See the following for the remainder of the meeting.)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Joint Public Hearing Held — Approved Disposition of
Property (Bounded by Pacific Coast Highway/Sixth Street/ Walnut Avenue and Alley b/w
Fifth and Main Streets) to the Developer, CIM/Huntington, LLC — Approved Third
Implementation Agreement to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (600.30)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled for a joint public hearing of the
Huntington Beach City Council and Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the California
Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code, Sections 33000, et seq.), for the
purpose of considering the proposed disposition of property to CIM/HUNTINGTON, LLC (the
"Developer'), in accordance with the California Community Redevelopment Law and pursuant
to a proposed Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement, by
and between the Agency and Developer.
The proposed Third Implementation Agreement supplements, modifies or incorporates
by reference the terms of that certain Disposition and Development Agreement dated as
of June 17, 1999 (the "DDA"), as previously supplemented by that certain First
Implementation Agreement dated as of April 6, 2000 and that certain Second
Implementation Agreement dated as of March 5, 2001 (the DDA and the First, Second and
Third Implementation Agreements shall be collectively referred to herein as the
"Agreement").
The property proposed to be transferred to the Developer (the "Property") is bounded by Pacific
Coast Highway, Sixth Street, Walnut Avenue and the alley between Fifth Street and Main Street
in Huntington Beach, California, but does not include Ocean View Promenade, the retail
buildings fronting on Main Street, the El Don Liquor building, or the Worthy property at
the corner of Sixth and Walnut (Blocks 104 and 105). The Property consists of parcels that
are presently owned by the Agency (collectively, "Parcel A") and a parcel currently owned by
third parties, but which is subject -to a Ground Lease and Option to Purchase Fee dated as of
March 8, 2000, by and between the owners of the parcel, the Agency, and CIM/Huntington, Inc.,
Developer's predecessor in interest (the "Leased Premises").
The public hearing was held to consider:
1. The proposed transfer of the Property by the Agency to the Developer, to be accomplished
pursuant to the Agreement through a Sale of Parcel A and a Sublease with Option to
Purchase Fee of the Leased Premises; and
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2. The proposed Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement
submitted to the City Council, which provides for the proposed sale of the Property by the
Agency to the Developer.
The staff report further sets forth that following documents are available for public inspection
and copying during regular office hours at the offices of the City Clerk:
1. A copy of the proposed Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and
Development Agreement.
2. A summary report that describes and specifies:
(a) The costs to be incurred by the Agency under the proposed Third Implementation
Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement;
(b) The estimated value of the interests to be sold and/or leased pursuant to the Third
Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement, determined at
the highest and best uses of the Property permitted by applicable law;
(c) The estimated value of the interests to be sold and/or leased pursuant to the proposed
Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement,
determined at the use and with the conditions, covenants and development costs
required by the Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development
Agreement;
(d) The sale price and/or the rent that the Developer will be required to pay pursuant to the
Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement;
(e) If the sale price and/or rent and other consideration is less than the fair market value of
the interests to be sold and/or leased, determined at the highest and best use, an
explanation of the reasons for the difference;
(f) An explanation of why the sale and/or lease of the Property will assist in the elimination
of blight in the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project.
3. A copy of Environmental Impact Report No. 01-02, 'certified by the Planning Commission
on September 23, 2002, which relates to the proposed development of the Property.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Housing and Redevelopment Manager Gus Duran presented a brief oral report.
Mayor Cook declared the public hearing open.
As there were no persons present to speak) on the matter and there were no protests filed,
either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
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A motion was made by Green, second Bauer to approve the following actions:
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Actions:
1. Open and conduct the Public Hearing;
and
2. Close the Public Hearing.
Redevelopment Agency Actions:
1. Approve the Third Implementation Agreement to Disposition and Development Agreement
by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach and
CIM/Huntington, LLC Developer and authorize the Agency Chairman and Agency Clerk to
execute the agreement;
and
2. Adopt Agency Resolution No. 339 — "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach, California, Approving and Making Certain Findings Pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 33433 for a Third Implementation Agreement to the
Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Huntington Beach and C/M/Huntington, LLC' (Attachment No. 5);
and
3. Adopt Agency Resolution No. 340 — "A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Huntington Beach, California (Agency), Certifying that the Agency has Reviewed
and Considered Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 01-02 for the
Strand at Downtown Huntington Beach Project, Making Certain Findings Regarding the
Environmental Effects of the Proposed Project, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program and a Statement of Overriding Considerations" (Attachment No. 6);
City Council Action:
Adopt Council Resolution No. 2002-107 — "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California, Approving and Making Certain Findings Pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33433 for a Third Implementation Agreement to the Disposition and
Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach
and CIM/Huntington, LLC' (Attachment No. 7).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: Boardman, Cook
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Public Hearing Held - Approved General Plan Amendment No. 02-02 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-02 (Amendment of Circulation Plan of Arterial
Streets and Highways) — Orange Avenue between Goldenwest Street and Palm Avenue —
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Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master and Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan — Adopted
Resolution Nos. 2002-98 and 2002-99 (440.50)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled for a public hearing to consider:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department
Request: Deletion of a segment of Orange Avenue between Goldenwest Street and Palm
Avenue from Figure CE-13 in the Circulation Element and Figure C-13 in the Coastal Element of
the General Plan.
Location: Orange Avenue between Goldenwest Street and Palm Avenue.
Environmental Status: Notice is hereby given that initial environmental assessment for the
above items were processed and completed in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act. It was determined that this agenda item is consistent with Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. 98-08 for the Seacliff Promenade Conceptual Master Plan and
Palm/Goldenwest Specific Plan approved on November 9, 1999.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been mailed, published and
posted.
Mayor Cook declared the public hearing open.
As there were no persons present to speak on the matter and there were no protests filed,
either written or oral, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Green, second Bauer to approve the following:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation:
1. Approve General Plan Amendment No. 02-02 by adopting Resolution No. 2002-98 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the Circulation
Element of the General Plan by Approving the Deletion of the Extension of Orange
Avenue from Goldenwest Street to Palm Avenue on the Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets
and Highways Map (Figure C-13)"(Attachment No. 1);
and
2. Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 02-02 with Findings for Approval
(Attachment No. 2) by adopting Resolution No. 2002-99 —A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach, Adopting Local Coastal Program Amendment No.
02-02 to Amend the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan by Approving the Deletion of
the Extension of Orange Avenue from Goldenwest Street to Palm Avenue on the
Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways Map (Figure C-13)" (Attachment No. 3).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
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(City Council) Opened Public Hearing and Continued Open to November 18, 2002 to
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2002-93 Amending Resolution No. 5159
Establishing a Services Fee Schedule for the Vehicle Immobilizer "Boot" Under the
Jurisdiction of the Police Traffic Bureau (340.20)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled. to conduct a public hearing to consider
adoption of a Resolution amending Resolution, No. 5159.-to establish anew fee for. the booting
or immobilization of vehicles towed for five or more unpaid parking citations.
Service Fee Schedule for the Vehicle Immobilizer "Boot" Under the Police Traffic Bureau.
The fee of employing (that is, attaching and removing) the vehicle immobilizer "boot" by the
Police Department shall be $100.00. Be it further resolved that except as amended herein, the
fees contained in Resolution No. 5159, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
A motion was made by Winchell, second Boardman to open the public hearing and continue
open to November 18, 2002. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Opened Administrative Public Hearing and Continued Open to November
18, 2002 to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2002-96 Approving Certification of
Special Assessments for Delinquent Civil Fines for Municipal Code Violations (570.60)
Mayor Cook announced that this was the time scheduled to conduct an administrative public
hearing as required by the California Government Code Section 38377.5 for the purpose of
certifying special assessments against properties where public nuisances have occurred.
Request for Council certification of recording Notices of Special Assessments against private
property for the value of unpaid civil fines, plus interest and penalties, pursuant to Ordinance
No. 3397 adopted by City Council on June 15, 1998.
This administrative hearing is required by Huntington Beach Municipal Code 1.18. Only
property owners are entitled to speak at this administrative hearing. All other interested parties
may speak during the regular Public Comments section of the agenda at the beginning of the
meeting. Written communications to the City Council may also be mailed to the City Clerk.
Legal notice as provided to the City Clerk's Office by staff had been published and posted.
A motion was made by Winchell, second Boardman to open the administrative public hearing to
consider adoption of Resolution No. 2002-96 entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Huntington Beach Certifying Special Assessments for Collection of Delinquent Civil Fines
for Municipal Code Violations" and continue open to November 18, 2002. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from room)
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Consent Calendar — Item Removed for Continuance
The following item was removed from the Consent Calendar for continuance to the Meeting of
November 6, 2002:
(City Council) Resolution No. 2002-105 Revising the Conflict of Interest Code Pertaining to
Designated Employees and Officials (630.60)
Consent Calendar — Items Approved
On motion by Green, second Bauer Council approved the following Consent Calendar items, as
recommended. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Winchell, Bauer (Cook - NO on Amendment to
Professional Services Contract between the City and Diane Turner)
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council/Redevelopment Agency) Minutes - Approved and adopted the minutes of the
City Council/Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular meetings of September 9, 2002 as
written and on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Submitted by the City Clerk.
(City Council) Approved City Responses to Orange County Grand Jury Report —
"Affordable Housing, Light One Candle" (430.50) — Approved the proposed responses to
the Orange County Grand Jury report "Affordable. Housing, Light One Candle," and authorize
the City Administrator to forward the responses to the Grand Jury. Submitted by the Economic
Development Director and the Planning Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved Agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District for
Preparation of a Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Control Study (600.25) — Authorized the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District.
Submitted by the Public Works Director. Funding Source: No funding
(City Council) Approved Plans and Specifications and Authorized Advertisement for
South Beach Phase II Improvement Project, CC-1169' '(600.80) — Approved the project plans
and specifications and authorized the Director of Public Works to request bids for the South
Beach Phase II Improvement Project, CC-1169. Submitted by the Acting Community Services
Director and the Public Works Director. Funding Source: Funds in the amount of $9,242,250
from Lease Revenue Bonds, 2001 Series A, are budgeted in South Beach Improvements,
Phase II Account.
(City Council) Adopted Resolution No. 2002-104 Concerning the Status of the Circulation
Element for the City of Huntington Beach to Conform with the Orange County Master
Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH) (440.50) — Adopted Resolution No. 2002-104 — "A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Concerning the Status of the
Circulation Element for the City of Huntington Beach." Submitted by the Public Works Director.
Funding Source: None required. (See Public Hearing Agenda item re: the Circulation
Element: This Consent Calendar -Item is approved dependent upon the approval of the
Public Hearing Agenda Item — General Plan Amendment No. 02-02, Amendment of
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Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways scheduled for this City Council meeting
of 10/21/02 which had been approved.)
(City Council) Approved Revision to General Plan, Figure CE-3 — Potential for 2010
Circulation Plan to Conform with the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(MPAH) (440.50) — Approved the revision to Figure CE-3 of the General Plan Circulation
Element by adding the footnote to ensure that the City's designated street network can only be
implemented following appropriate amendment of the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial
Highways (MPAH). Submitted by the Planning Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved Settlement Agreement between the City of Huntington Beach
and Mills Land & Water and CALTrans (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 76 36 24)
(600.20) — Approved and authorized Mayor (or Mayor Pro Tem) to execute and the City Clerk to
attest to the Agreement for Settlement of Litigation between the City of Huntington Beach, Mills
Land & Water, and Cal -Trans. Submitted by the City Attorney. Funding Source: Self -Insurance
Liability, Liability/Settlement Account. (Staff report and agreement refers to Wetlands deed
restrictions and the Cabrillo Mobile Home Park.)
(City Council) Approved Reappropriation of Unencumbered Fiscal Year 2001 Youth
Sports Grant Funds to Seaview Little League (Burke Elementary School Field) (320.10) —
Authorized the reappropriation of the unencumbered 2001 Youth Sports Grant award of $22,700
from the Park Acquisition and Development Fund previously awarded to Seaview Little League
for development of a field. Submitted by the Acting Community Services Director. Funding
Source: As stated above.
(City Council) Approved Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Huntington
Center Associates, LLC — Community Facilities District 2002-1 (J.h. Snyder and Ezralow
Company) (Bella Terra — Formerly Huntington Center Mall) (600.10) —1. Approved the
Reimbursement Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Center
Associates, LLC for Costs Incurred for Professional Services Contracts for City of Huntington
Beach Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Bella Terra) and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the agreement; and
2. Authorized the acceptance of $68,580 deposit funds from Huntington Center Associates,
LLC into revenue account 10000100.48410 and appropriate $68,580 from the General Fund
unappropriated fund balance into 10080101.69325 for expenses associated with Professional
Services Contracts pertaining to the reimbursement agreement, and authorized the
reimbursement to Huntington Center Associates, LLC any unspent deposit funds after the
termination of the consultants' contracts; and
3. Authorized the Director of Economic Development to enter into the Professional Services
Contracts funded through the Reimbursement Agreement with Huntington Center Associates,
LLC. Submitted by the Economic Development Director. Funding Source: General Fund
unappropriated fund balance. An equal amount of revenue will be deposited into the General
Fund; therefore, the net effect to the fund balance would be zero.
(City Council) Appointed Jim B. Engle to Serve as Acting Community Services Director
(Effective October 1, 2002) (700.10) — Appointed Jim B. Engle to serve as Acting Community
Services Director beginning October 1, 2002 to fill the position vacated by Ron Hagan due to
retirement. Submitted by the City Administrator. Funding Source: Not Applicable. Position is
approved as part of the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2002/03.
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The meeting was recessed to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and Huntington Beach
Pubic Financing Authority, an agency on which Councilmembers also serve as members.
(City Council) Appropriated Huntington Beach Public Finance Authority Lease Revenue
Bond Funds and Accept Bid and Award Construction Contract for Concession
Improvements at South Beach Phase 1, CC-1169 (600.80) — Huntington Beach Public
Financing Authority Action approved : 1. Appropriated $520,200 from Lease Revenue
Bonds, 2000 Series A to the South Beach Improvements, Phase I Account 30187003.82200.
Huntington Beach City Council Actions approved: 1. Accepted the lowest responsive and
responsible bid submitted by Allied e Corporation Inc. in the amount of $520,200, for
Concession Improvements, South Beach Phase 1, CC-1169; and 2. Authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute a construction contract in substantially the same form as the attached
sample construction contract. Submitted by the Acting Community Services Director and the
Public Works Director. Funding Source: As stated above.
Reconvened City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting
(City Council) Approved Standard Lease with Michael Ali for the Zack's Too Beach
Concession (600.35) — Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Lease between the
City of Huntington Beach and Michael Ali for Zack's Too beach concession, based on the terms
and conditions presented herein. Submitted by the Administrative Services Director and the
Acting Community Services Director. Funding Source: Not Applicable.
(City Council) Approved Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Fountain Glen
Properties, LLC for Professional Inspection Services by the Building & Safety
Department Staff in Connection with the Fountain at Seacliff Apartment Project —
Authorized Appropriation of Funds (600.10) —1. Approved the Reimbursement Agreement
Between the City of Huntington Beach and Fountain Glen Properties, LLC for Costs Incurred for
Professional Inspection Services as prepared by the City Attorney, between the City and
Fountain Glen Properties, LLC and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign; and
2. Appropriated $35,000 from the General Fund Balance into the Building & Safety operating
account for contract services (10055201.69365) in connection with the Reimbursement
Agreement between the City and Fountain Glen Properties, LLC to be utilized by the
Department of Building & Safety for full time inspection services. Submitted by the Building &
Safety Director. Funding Source: General Fund unappropriated fund balance. An equal
amount of revenue will be deposited into the General Fund; therefore, the net effect to the fund
balance would be zero.
(City Council) Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract
between the City and Diane Turner for General Public Information Services for the Public
Information Office (PIO) Division (600.10) — Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and Diane Turner for General Public
Information Services and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute. Submitted by the City
Administrator. Funding Source: Public Information Contract Services Account in the amount of
$30,000.
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(City Council) Continued to November 6, 2002 to Consider Adoption of Resolution No.
2002-105 Revising the Conflict of Interest Code Pertaining to Designated Employees and
Officials (630.60)
The City Council considered a communication from the City Attorney.
Couhcilmember Boardman requested continuance of the above -captioned agenda item.
A motion was made by Boardman, second Winchell to continue to the City Council Meeting
of November 6, 2002 consideration to adopt Resolution No. 2002-105 — "A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, Califomia Amending Resolution No. 98-19
Relating to its Conflict of Interest Code." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Approved Acceptance of Park Parcel and Environmental Indemnification
Agreement between the City, PLC and Chevron Land & Development Company (CL & D)
Pertaining Thereto (for Holmby Park Pursuant to the Holly-Seacliff Development
Agreement) (600.10)
The City Council considered a communication from Jim Engle, the Acting Community Services
Director; Michael Dolder, the Fire Chief; and Howard Zelefsky, the Planning Director informing
Council that PLC has proposed to dedicate a four -acre parcel to the City of Huntington Beach to
satisfy its park obligations pursuant to the Holly Seacliff Development Agreement.
Approximately 1.9 acres of the park parcel contains contaminants, primarily Thiophenes and
Mercaptans, which produce a very strong skunk -like odor even at low concentrations. Chevron
Land & Development Company would cap the contaminated portion of the parcel and PLC
would construct the park. The cap will be in place, the park will be constructed and the
environmental insurance coverage will be in effect before conveyance of the park to the City.
Staff recommends the City Council accept the park parcel pursuant to an Environmental
Indemnification Agreement that sets forth the terms of conveyance and the responsibilities and
rights of the three parties as well as the insurance coverage.
A motion was made Green, second Bauer to approve the following:
1. Approve the acceptance of the four -acre parcel for future park dedication, subject to the
terms of the Environmental Indemnification Agreement and authorize the City Clerk to
accept the deed(s) and easement attached to or referenced in the Environmental
Indemnification Agreement; and
and
2. Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Environmental
Indemnification Agreement in substantially the same form and upon approval as to form by
the City Attorney's Office, which includes non-standard indemnification provision as set
forth in Sections 5.2, 6.1 through 6.3 and 7.1 of the Environmental Indemnification
Agreement, the City's indemnification, defense and hold harmless obligations to PLC and
Chevron Land & Development Company as set forth in Sections 6.2 and 7.1 of the
Environmental Indemnification Agreement; and the insurance deductibles and self insured
retentions and programs specified in Sections 6.4(b), 6.4(d)(x) and 6.4(e) of the
Agreement;
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and
3. Subject to the written approval as to form by the City Attorney, authorize the City
Administrator to execute any further documents and instruments as may be necessary or
reasonably desirable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Environmental
Indemnification Agreement or any part thereof.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3591 Amending Chapter 8.21 of the Huntington
Beach Municipal Code Relating to Residential Refuse Collection Charges for Low Income
Seniors 62 Years and Over (640.10)
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to adopt by roll call vote, after the City Clerk read
by title, Ordinance No. 3581 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending
Chapter 8.21 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating to Residential Refuse Collection
Charges." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: Boardman
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Adopted Ordinance No. 3582 Amending the Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 12 Relating to Street Work Relative to Affected Utility Companies (640.10)
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to adopt by roll call vote, after the City Clerk read
by title, Ordinance No. 3582 — `An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Deleting Chapter 12.12 and Adding Chapter 12.13
Relating to Street Work." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Boardman, Cook, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
(City Council) Adopted as Amended Ordinance No. 3583 Establishing the Department of
Information Services by Adding Chapter 2.114 (Administrative Services Department)
(640.10)
A motion was made by Green, second Dettloff to adopt by roll call vote, after the City Clerk read
by title, Ordinance No. 3583 — "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 2.114 Relating to the Department of
Information Services." The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Green, Dettloff, Cook, Boardman, Winchell, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Houchen absent from the room)
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Adjournment — City Council/Redevelopment Agency
Due to an anticipated lack of quorum on Monday, November 4, 2002, Mayor Cook adjourned the
regular meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington
Beach to an adjourned regular meeting .on Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at 6:00 p. m. in Room
B-8, Civic Center; 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California (the 5:00 p.m. portion of that
meeting will be recessed to 6:00 p.m. by the City Clerk due to an anticipated lack of quorum).
ATTEST:
City Clerk -Clerk
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk pf the City
Council of the City of Huntington Beach
and Clerk of the Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Huntington Beach, California
Mayor -Chairman