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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-15® MINUTES HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach California WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren STAFF MEMBER: Jason Kelley, Ron Santos, Ramona Kohlmann (recording secretary) MINUTES: September 1, 2004 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE ITEM 1: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-18/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 03-04 (ALABAMA STORM DRAIN REPLACEMENT) iAPPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach, Public Works Department, Doug Erdman, Associate Engineer, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 PROPERTY OWNER: City of Huntington Beach, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 REQUEST: To permit the elimination of four grated catch basins and approximately 50 feet of eight -inch pipe that connects to the City's existing sewer system and the installation of a new storm drain system, consisting of a 36-inch pipe within the public right- of-way where it will tie into the existing storm drain system. A total of 8 catch basins, 13 manholes and approximately 3,190 feet of pipe will be installed. In addition, some curb and gutters will be removed to accommodate the installation of the eight catch basins. Installation of the storm drain will also require the removal of several sections of sewer main and reconstruction of the associated drop manholes. LOCATION: Within the existing roadway starting south of the intersection of Alabama Street and Joliet Avenue and continuing down the eastern side of Alabama Street to the intersection of Alabama Street and Atlanta Avenue, then westerly down Atlanta Avenue to the intersection of Atlanta Avenue and First Street, then continuing down First Street south of Olive Avenue. PROJECT PLANNER: Jason Kelley • Jason Kelley, Staff Planner, displayed project plans 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 stated that the Draft Negative Declaration was submitted to the State Clearinghouse for review, and was published in The Independent for a period of 30 days, which ended on August 19, 2004. Staff stated that comments were received from the Orange County Sanitation District and the Environmental Board. Staff presented letters from the Public Works Department in response to the foregoing comments. One telephone call was received from an adjacent neighbor in support of the proposed project, and one inquiry was received from a neighbor who subsequently sent a letter to staff outlining concerns. No other written or verbal comments were received in response to the public notification. 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, reviewed the written comments presented by staff and confirmed with staff that the parking issues were addressed in writing by the Public Works Department. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Ethen Thacher, 4100 Mac Arthur Boulevard, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA, had questions of a general nature. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Ms. Broeren asked staff to modify Suggested Condition of Approval No. 1 as follows: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations approved by the Zoning AdministFatordated October 15, 2003 shall be the conceptually approved design. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-18/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 03-04 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 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-18: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 03-18 for the elimination of four grated catch basins and approximately 50 feet of eight -inch pipe that connects to the City's existing sewer system and the installation of a new storm drain system, consisting of a 36-inch pipe within the public right-of-way where it will tie into the existing storm drain system, eight new catch basins, 13 manholes, approximately 3,190 feet of pipe and the removal of some curb and gutters to accommodate the installation of the eight catch basins conforms with the • ZA Minutes 09/15/04 2 (04zm0915) • General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program. The proposed project serves to implement the following General Plan policy: 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 project, as conditioned, is consistent with the requirements of the CZ Overlay District, the base zoning district, as well as 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 proposed project will provide an updated storm drain system, remove existing impacts to the sewer system by eliminating the existing storm drain connection and alleviate flooding in the area. 4. The development conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. The project, at its completion, will not impede public access or impact public views to coastal resources. Short-term impacts to public access will be affected during construction; however, compliance with the traffic control plan will provide ® alternative public access. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL — NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 03-04: 1. Negative Declaration No. 03-04 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 thirty (30) days. Comments received during the comment period were considered by the Zoning Administrator prior to action on the Negative Declaration. 2. The 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 conditioned through the attached conditions of approval will have a significant effect on the environment. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 03-18: 1. The site plan, floor plans, and elevations dated October 15, 2003 shall be the conceptually approved design. ZA Minutes 09/15/04 3 (04zm0915) 2. During demolition, grading, 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 day's first stage smog alerts. k. Discontinue operation during second stage smog alerts. I. 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. m. A Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. n. A truck haul route plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Department of Public Works. 3. 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. Construction permits shall not be issued until the Planning Director has reviewed and approved the proposed is for conformance with the intent of the Zoning Administrator's action and the ZA Minutes 09/15/04 4 (04=0915) 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. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 1:40 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 AT 1:30 PM. Mary th B roeren Zoning Administrator rmk ZA Minutes 09/15/04 5 (04=0915)