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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-22MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Ron Santos, Paul Da Veiga, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: December 18, 2002 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-21/CONDITIONAL USE . PERMIT NO. 02-40NARIANCE NO. 02-09 (TODD RESIDENCE): APPLICANT: W. Gary Lamb, 320 Pine Avenue, #610, Long Beach, CA 90802 PROPERTY OWNER: Allen Todd, 16412 Ardsley Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: CDP: To construct a first, second and third floor addition to an existing single-family dwelling totaling approximately 1,600 sq. ft. CUP: To construct an addition to an existing single-family dwelling with (a) 696 sq. ft. of habitable floor area and a 253 sq. ft. deck above the second -story top plate line; and (b) to construct an addition to an existing single-family dwelling exceeding 30 ft. in height (31 ft.); VAR: To construct (a) 696 sq. ft. of third floor habitable space not designed within the confines of the roof volume; (b) a building wall exceeding 25 ft. in height (25 ft.-8 in.) at an 11- ft.-9-in. rear yard setback, in lieu of 13-ft.; (c) a 253 sq. ft. deck above the 2nd story top plate not oriented toward the public right- of-way; (d) a 253 sq. ft. deck projection above the roof line not set back a minimum of five ft. from the building exterior. LOCATION: 16412 Ardsley Circle (south of Humboldt Drive, at the bulb of the cul-de-sac) PROJECT PLANNER: Ron Santos Ron Santos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans, elevations, and photographs stating the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the proposed project and reasons for the suggested findings for denial. Staff presented a history of the development of the code governing the proposed project. Staff stated that the project as proposed does not meet the intent of the City's code. Staff recommended denial of the proposed project based upon the suggested findings for denial as outlined in the staff report. Two letters of support were received from neighboring property owners based upon previously submitted plans. One telephone call was received opposing the proposed project. No other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Staff presented revised plans submitted by the applicant. Staff expressed concerns because of inaccuracies in the revised plans. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. W. Gary Lamb, 320 Pine Avenue, #610, Long Beach, applicant, addressed staffs concerns and suggested changes to the plans. Carol Garrett, 17163 Roundhill Drive, stated that she is a Huntington Harbor property owner but not in close proximity to the proposed project. Ms. Garrett presented a letter and spoke in opposition to the proposed project stating that the project is bounded by CC&Rs. Allen Todd; 16412 Ardsley Circle, property owner, addressed staff's concerns related to the setbacks and third -story deck. Mr. Todd stated that the Huntington Harbour Property Owners' Association (HHPOA) has approved the proposed plans. He urged the Zoning Administrator's approval. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that a letter of approval has been received from the HHPOA and that the proposed project is not subject to the Infill Lot Ordinance. Discussion ensued concerning the variance. Ms. Broeren stated that project plans are evaluated by the code. She concurred with staffs analysis that there are no grounds in which to support the request because of the many deviations from the code. Ms. Broeren stated that the plans as proposed create a constraint on the adjacent property owner's right to enjoyment of property. She stated that approval of the proposed project would also affect the privacy of future add-ons to the adjacent property. • ZA Minutes 01/22/03 2 (03zm0122) Ms. Broeren stated that she was going to deny the request and explained the appeal process. She stated a willingness to continue the request thereby allowing the applicant adequate time to work with staff and revise the plans. Ms. Broeren advised that substantial revisions to the plans would have to be done in order to conform to the intent of the City's code. A general discussion ensued and the applicant agreed to a three-week continuance. Ms. Broeren stated that because the plans will be revised, the item is continued with the public hearing open. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-21/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.02-40NARIANCE NO. 02-09 WERE CONTINUED TO THE FEBRUARY 12, 2003 MEETING WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003 AT 1:30 PM. 0 V 5� V, Mary Beth Broeren Zoning Administrator :rmk ZA Minutes 01/22/03 3 (03zm0122)