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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-09MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, DULY 9, 2003 - 1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Strange, Acting STAFF MEMBER: Rami Talleh, Ron Santos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: NONE ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-241MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 02-09 (STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ® INSTALLATION) APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: To install nine (9) storm water control devices containing Continuous Deflective Separation (CDS) devices that will remove trash and debris from the urban storm water runoff before flushing out onto City beaches. The CDS devices are pre -cast cylindrical units, which range in size from 9' to 19' in diameter and 15' to 25' deep. The CDS devices will be installed underground and connected to existing storm drain lines. LOCATION: The project is located at the following eight (8) locations: one (1) device within an existing parking lot on the southwest side of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at the intersection of PCH and I" St.; one (1) device in the sand area adjacent to an existing bike path parallel to PCH on the southwest side at the intersection of PCH and 7th St.; two (2) devices within an existing asphalt service road parallel to PCH on the southwest side at the intersection of PCH and 13'h St.; three (3) devices within an existing asphalt service road parallel to PCH on the southwest side at the intersection of • PCH and 16'` St., PCH and 20'h St., and PCH and 22°d St.; one (1) device in the landscaped area adjacent to an existing bike path parallel to PCH on the southwest side at the intersection of PCH and Goldenwest Street; and one (1) device at the terminus of Garfield Street at the intersection of Garfield Street and Seapoint Street. PROJECT PLANNER: Rami Talleh Rami Talleh, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and stated the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff stated that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Environmental Assessment Committee. Comments received from the committee concerned the operation and construction of the units as well as items inherent in the project. Staff recommended that the concerns addressed be conditioned via the conditions of approval for the Coastal Development Permit as follows: Prior to commencement of construction the applicant shall prepare an emergency plan describing the proper handling of potentially hazardous materials excavated during construction. The plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file. Staff stated that there is one mitigation measure as a result of the Mitigated Negative Declaration whereby Public Works would routinely check the units for the first year in order to create a schedule for routine cleaning of the units. Staff stated that many environmental agencies such as the Surf Rider Foundation, Bolsa Chica Land Trust and Amigos Bolsa Chica have been notified. No other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Doug Erdman, applicant, Department of Public Works, stated that he was present. Mike Strange, Acting Zoning Administrator, engaged in general discussions with Mr. Erdman concerning: • Funding sources. • Storm water runoff. • Point of discharge on the beach. • New technology related to the units and equipment used for cleaning purposes. • Future installation on the bluffs at Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway. • Displacement of soil. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. ZA Minutes 07/9/03 2 (03zm0709) • • L •MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 02-09 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-24 WERE APPROVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND MODIFIED 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 — MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 02-09: The Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 02-09 has been prepared in compliance with Article 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. It was advertised and available for a public comment period of twenty (20) days. Comments received during the comment period were considered by the Zoning Administrator prior to action on the Coastal Development Permit No. 02-24. 2. Mitigation measures, incorporated into the attached conditions of approval, avoid or reduce the project's effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment will occur. 3. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the Zoning Administrator that the project, as mitigated through the conditions of approval for Coastal Development Permit No. 02-24 will have a significant effect on the environment. • FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-24: Coastal Development Permit No. 02-24 to install nine (9) storm water control devices containing Continuous Deflective Separation (CDS) devices connected to existing storm drain lines at nine (9) locations within and around the Downtown area, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. The proposed project serves to implement the following General Plan policies: U 3.1.1: Maintain existing public storm drains and flood control facilities, upgrade and expand storm drain and flood control facilities. U 3.3: Ensure that storm drain facilities (channels and outputs) do not generate significant adverse impacts on the environment in which the facilities traverse or empty. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, including City design, construction and noise standards. 3. The proposed development will provide infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the Local Coastal Program, which requires the provision of adequate storm drain facilities. The • ZA Minutes 07/9/03 3 (03=0709) proposed project will remove trash and debris from the urban storm water runoff before flushing out onto City beaches. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The location of the proposed CDS devices do not serve as public access ways to coastal resources, as defined in the Coastal Act, and Section 221.36 — Public Access Implementation of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. No significant impediment to coastal resources will occur as a result of the proposed project. MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: For the first year of operation, the CDS devices shall be inspected and cleaned out every month with a vactor truck. During subsequent years a regular cleaning schedule shall be established and CDS devices will be inspected during rainy seasons and cleaned out as needed after each significant storm. During the dry season the devices should be inspected and cleaned quarterly. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 02-24: 1. The site plans received and dated September 29, 2002 and December 23, 2002 shall be the conceptually approved layout. 2. During 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 development to keep the soil damp enough to prevent dust being raised by the operations. 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. c. The construction disturbance area shall be kept as small as possible. d. All haul trucks shall be covered or have water applied to the exposed surface prior to leaving the site to prevent dust from impacting the surrounding areas. 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. f. Comply with AQMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. g. Construction equipment shall be maintained in peak operating condition to reduce emissions. h. Use low sulfur (0.5%) fuel by weight for construction equipment. i. Truck idling shall be prohibited for periods longer than 10 minutes. • • j. Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high ozone days first stage smog alerts. • k. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts. ZA Minutes 07/9/03 4 (03=0709) • 3. Prior to commencement of construction the applicant shall prepare an emergency plan describing the proper handling of potentially hazardous materials excavated during construction. The plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department for inclusion in the entitlement file. 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. Coastal Development Permit No. 02-24/Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 02-09 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. 02-24/Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 02-09 shall become null and void unless exercised within one year of the date of final approval which is July 9, 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. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Coastal Development Permit No. 02-24/Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 02-09, 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. ZA Minutes 07/9/03 5 (03zm0709) 5. 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. 6. 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 THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:45 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2003 AT 1:30 PM. Mike Strange, Acting Zoning Administrator : rmk • • ZA Minutes 07/9/03 6 (03=0709)