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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 -1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren
STAFF MEMBER: Rami Talleh, Ron Santos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording
secretary)
MINUTES: August 11, 2004
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE
ITEM 1: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 04-201 (BREMER SUBDIVISION)
APPLICANT: Paul E. Saude, 18517 Grayland Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701
40 PROPERTY OWNER: Bernard and Karen Bremer, P.O. Box 1050, Tahoe City, CA
96145-1050
REQUEST: To permit the subdivision of one 5,875 sq. ft. lot (50' wide by
117.50' deep) into two 2,875 sq. ft. lots (25' wide by 115' deep
after dedications).
LOCATION: 505 12t" Street (North Side of 12th Street, east of Pecan Avenue)
PROJECT PLANNER: Rami Talleh
Rami Talleh, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs and stated the purpose,
location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented a review of the
proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval as outlined in the
executive summary.
Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the suggested findings and subject to
the suggested conditions as outlined in the executive summary.
Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff that no written or verbal
comments were received in response to the public notification.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Ms. Broeren asked the applicant if the existing units are currently occupied. The applicant
stated that the units would be vacated within the next month. 0
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 04-201 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)
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 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of
the creation of less than four (4) parcels in conformance with the General Plan and Zoning
requirements.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 04-201:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 04-201 for the subdivision of one 5,875 sq. ft. lot (50' wide by
117.50' deep) into two 2,875 sq. ft. lots (25' wide by 115' deep after dedications) is
consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element designation of Residential Medium
High Density on the subject property. The proposed subdivision complies with all
applicable code provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the HBZSO. The site is
developed with three nonconforming residential units. The project will result in the 16
demolition of the nonconforming units and facilitate the construct of two units, the
maximum allowed by code.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The site is currently
developed with three residential units that will be demolished prior to recordation of the
map. The proposed two -lot subdivision will comply with all applicable code provision of the
HBZSO including the minimum parcel size of 2,500 sq. ft. as required by the RMH-A
(Residential Medium High Density — Subdistrict A) zoning district. The proposed
subdivision complies with the City's Standard Engineering Specifications for improvement
and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary
disposal facilities, water supply availability, and environmental protection.
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 site is currently developed with three residential units and does
not serve as habitat for either fish or wildlife.
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. There are
not currently any existing easements on the site.
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0 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 04-201:
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1. The Tentative Parcel Map No. 04-201 for the subdivision of one 5,875 sq. ft. lot (50' wide
by 117.50' deep) into two 2,875 sq. ft. lots (25' wide by 115' deep after dedications)
received and dated June 8, 2004, shall be the approved layout.
2. The following conditions shall be completed prior to recordation of the final map:
a. An additional 2.5-foot wide right-of-way easement for public alley access and utility
purpose along the alley frontage for a total half -width of 10 feet shall be dedicated to
the City of Huntington Beach and shown on the final map.
b. Building Permits shall be obtained and finaled for demolition of the existing structures.
3. The final parcel map shall be recorded with the County of Orange prior to issuance of
building permits.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS CONDITION:
The owner of the property which is the subject of this project and the project applicant if
different from the property owner, and each of their heirs, successors and assigns, shall
defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Huntington Beach and its agents, officers,
and employees from any claim, action or proceedings, liability cost, including attorney's fees
and costs against the City or its agents, officers or employees, to attack, set aside, void or
annul any approval of the City, including but not limited to any approval granted by the City
Council, Planning Commission, or Design Review Board concerning this project. The City shall
promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and should cooperate fully in
the defense thereof.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:35 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004 AT 1:30 PM.
Mary th roeren
Zoning Administrator
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