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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-06 (11)® MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Rami Talleh, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: October 9, 16 and 23, 2002 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-14 (ISAACS RESIDENCE) ® APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: Robert Isaacs, 16552 Somerset Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To allow a six (6) foot high block wall and wrought iron fence within the 15 ft. front yard setback in lieu of the maximum allowed height of 42 inches. The proposed fence will be setback a minimum of eleven (11) feet from the front property line. LOCATION: 16552 Somerset Lane (north side of Somerset Lane) PROJECT PLANNER: Rami Talleh Rami Talleh, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs. Staff stated the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and suggested findings and conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report. Staff stated that KNOX access is not typically required for a single-family dwelling and recommended the following modification to the staff report: Condition No. 3.b: If deemed necessary by the Fire Department, a KNOX access shall be installed on the entry gates. (FD) ® Staff stated that Specific Code Requirement No. 9 is not applicable and recommended deletion thereof. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the findings and subject to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. No written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. • Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that the homeowner's association has submitted a letter of approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Robert Isaacs, 16552 Somerset Lane, applicant, thanked staff for the cooperative, helpful manner in which this request has been processed. Mr. Isaacs stated that they will comply with the suggested conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren stated that she was going to approve the request with the modifications as recommended by staff. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. SHE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS. FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA: The Zoning Administrator finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of minor alteration to an existing single family home. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-14: Conditional Use Permit No. 02-14 for the construction of a six (6) foot high block wall and wrought iron fence within the 15 ft. front yard setback in lieu of the maximum allowed height of 42 inches at a minimum of eleven (11) feet from the front property line will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. The proposed fence design, colors and materials will compliment the existing neighborhood character and the existing single-family home. Landscaping will be provided along the street frontage to further enhance the existing streetscape. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the fence is proposed in a neighborhood with an established pattern of variable building setbacks. The subject fence will be constructed with a varied front yard setback matching that of several dwellings in the surrounding area. • ZA Minutes 11/06/02 2 (02=1106) 3. The proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 02-14 will comply with the provisions of the base district and other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. In addition, any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it would be located. The HBZSO authorizes deviations from the fence height restrictions subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 4. The granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of Residential Low -Density — Coastal Zone (RL-CZ) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: a. LU 9.2.1: Require that new development within existing residential neighborhoods be compatible with existing structures, including: - Maintenance of the predominant or median existing front yard setback and; - Use of complementary building materials, colors, and forms, while allowing flexibility for unique design solutions. b. UD 1.3.5: Require that privately developed walls make a positive visual contribution to the public streetscape including provisions for plant material enhancements such as vine pockets or decorative plantings, and design features such as sculptured or textured masonry units. The proposed wall will be designed with decorative features such as tile and include an ornamental water fountain. The wall will be setback approximately eleven (11) feet from the ® front property line providing to provide landscaping enhancements. 0 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-14: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated August 27, 2002 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 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. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD) c. To prevent delay in fire or emergency medical aid response, the security gates should be designed to comply with city specification # 403 — Fire Access for Pedestrian or Vehicular Safety Gates. (FD) ZA Minutes 11/06/02 3 (02zml106) 3. Prior to finalization of Building Permit the following shall be completed: • a. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification 428. (FD) b. If deemed necessary by the Fire Department, a KNOX access shall be installed on the entry gates. (FD) 4. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the site plan, elevations and floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Zoning Administrator's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may be required pursuant to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 5. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS: 1. Conditional Use Permit No. 02-14 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day appeal period has elapsed. 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 02-14 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval, which is November 6, 2003, or such extension of time as may be granted by the Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Planning Department a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date. 3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 02-14, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 5. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 6. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43.00 for the posting of the Notice of Exemption at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the Count of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. • ZA Minutes 11/06/02 4 (02=1106) 7. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for new construction in the Coastal Zone, a Categorical Exclusion fee shall be paid. All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and in conformance with the HBZSO. Prior to removing or replacing any landscaped areas, check with the Departments of Planning and Public Works for Code requirements. Substantial changes may require approval by the Zoning Administrator. 9. An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:40 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2002 AT 1:30 PM. Mary Beth roeren Zoning Administrator 0 : rmk ZA Minutes 11/06/02 5 (02zm1106)