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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-04® MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2003 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange, Acting STAFF MEMBER: Ron Santos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: April 30, 2003 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-05 (JORGENSEN RESIDENCE) APPLICANT: Mark Coppess, 19632 Roderick Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 PROPERTY OWNER: Keith Jorgensen, 5871 Woodboro Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 REQUEST: To (a) partially demolish an existing single-family dwelling; and (b) to construct a 2,581 sq. ft. first and second story addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling, with an overall height of 29 feet, 4 inches. The request includes a review and analysis for compliance with the Infill Lot Ordinance. The Infill Lot Ordinance encourages adjacent property owners to review proposed development for compatibility/privacy issues such as window alignments, building pad height and floor plan layout. LOCATION: 17069 Edgewater Lane (south side of Edgewater Lane, at Waverly Lane, Huntington Harbour) PROJECT PLANNER: Ron Santos Ron Santos, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs stating the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the suggested findings and subject to the suggested conditions of approval as outlined in the executive summary. No written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. Mike Strange, Acting Zoning Administrator, accepted and reviewed a letter of approval from the homeowner's association. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mark Coppess, 19632 Roderick Lane, applicant, opposed suggested Condition No. La and a discussion ensued. J. S. Wayne, Huntington Harbour Property Owner's Association, stated that they have reviewed and approved the drawings. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-05 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-05: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 03-05 to partially demolish an existing single-family • dwelling and construct a 2,581 sq. ft. first and second story addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling, with an overall height of 29 feet, 4 inches conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program Land Use designation of Residential Low -Density. The proposed project is consistent with Coastal Element Land Use Policy C 1.1.1 to encourage new development to locate within, contiguous to or in close proximity to existing developed areas able to accommodate it. 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 project complies with all applicable development regulations, including maximum building height, minimum yard setbacks, maximum site coverage and minimum on -site parking. 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 addition will be constructed on a previously developed site in an urbanized area with all necessary services and infrastructure available, including water, sewer and roads. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The project will not impede public access or impact public views to coastal resources. • ZA Minutes 06/04/03 2 (0604) 5. 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, The project consists of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-05: 1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated April 16, 2003, shall be the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications: a. The proposed first -floor sliding glass door near the southeast corner of the dwelling and the proposed first -floor window on the west side of the dwelling, immediately south of the enclosed storage space, must be relocated to align offset from windows existing on the adjacent dwellings or eliminated. (Code Requirement) 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. 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. 0 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 PCB's. These requirements include but are not limited to: survey, identification of removal methods, containment measures, use and treatment of water, proper truck hauling, disposal procedures, and proper notification to any and all involved agencies. b. The applicant shall complete all Notification requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. c. The City of Huntington Beach shall receive written verification from the South Coast Air Quality Management District that the Notification procedures have been completed. d. The applicant shall disclose the method of demolition on the demolition permit application for review and approval by the Building and Safety Director. ZA Minutes /03 3 (0604) 3. 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) 4. The final building permit(s) cannot be approved, until the following has been completed: a. A new domestic water service and meter shall be constructed per Water Division standards, sized to meet the minimum flow requirements set by the California Plumbing Code (CPC) and, if applicable, the Uniform Fire Code (UFC). The new domestic water service shall be a minimum of one -inch in size. (PW) b. A separate backflow protection device shall be installed per the Huntington Beach Water Division Standards Plans for the new domestic water service. (PW) c. The existing water service and meter shall be abandoned per Water Division standards. (PW) d. In accordance with NPDES requirements, a "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. "Best Management Practices" shall be identified and incorporated into the design, especially in hardscape and landscape areas. (PW) e. A new sewer lateral shall be installed connecting to the main in the street. If the new sewer lateral is not constructed at the same location as the existing lateral, then the existing lateral shall be severed and capped at the main or chimney. As an alternative, the existing lateral may continue to be used if the following can be verified: (PW) i. The existing lateral is of adequate size to handle the flows from the larger, remodeled house. ii. There is video evidence that the existing lateral is in good condition and has no leaking joints. f. A 36-inch box tree shall be planted in the front yard setback area in accordance with standard landscape code requirements (Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, Section 232.08.B.2). (PW) g. An additional five-foot easement shall be dedicated for public storm drain purposes along the easterly side of the property, thereby creating a total easement width of ten (10) feet. h. Address numbers shall be installed on structures to comply with Fire Dept. City Specification 428. Number sets may be required on front and rear of the structure. (FD) i. Discovery of any contamination/pipelines, etc. shall be reported to the Fire Department immediately and the approved work plan modified accordingly. j. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and verified by the Planning Department. • ZA Minutes 06/04/03 4 (0604) k. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable ® material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them. • 5. During demolition, grading, site development, and/or construction, the following shall be adhered to: a. 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) b. Comply with AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. (PW) c. Comply with the "Water Quality Management Plan" requirements. (PW) d. 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) 6. The Planning Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are complied with. The Planning Director shall be notified in writing if any changes to the site plan, elevations and floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director has reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Zoning Administrator's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may be required pursuant to the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. 7. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval. INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REOUIREMENTS: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 03-05 shall not become effective until the ten working day appeal period has elapsed. For projects 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. Coastal Development Permit No. 03-05 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval which is June 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. ZA Minutes /03 5 (0604) The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit • No. 03-05, pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs. 4. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein. 5. All applicable fees from the Building, Public Works, and Fire Departments shall be paid prior to the issuance of Building Permits. 6. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $43.00 for the posting of the Notice of Exemption at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to the County of Orange and submitted to the Planning Department within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action. 7. Park Fees shall be paid prior to or at issuance of building permits. 8, An encroachment permit shall be required for all work within the right-of-way. (PW) 9. Any proposed cantilevered deck, dock, and/or ramp improvements located in the public waterway shall require separate permits. • THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:45 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 AT 1:30 PM. • L VZ Jr Mike Strange, Acting Zoning Administrator rmk so ZA Minutes 06/04/03 6 (0604)