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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-08• Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach Calftrnla, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 2004 -1:30 P.M. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: STAFF MEMBER: MINUTES: ORAL COMMUNICATION: Mary Beth Broeren Rami Talleh; Ron Santos, Robin Lugar (recording - ,secretary) November 10 and 17, 2004 APPROVED AS SUBMITTED NONE'. 1 ITEM 1: -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 140. 04-18 1UNION BANK) APPLICANT: Dave Latrondo, Callison Architecture, 1420 5"' Ave Ste 2400, Seattle, WA 98101 PROPERTY OWNER: 'Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors, Robert K. Giffin, 10866 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90024 REQUEST: To permit the construction of a 28 ft. tall, 4,870 sq. ft., commercial building for the establishment, maintenance and operation of a bank. LOCATION: 19240 Goldenwest Street (east side of Goldenwest Street, north of Yorktown Avenue) PROJECT PLANNER: Rami Talleh Rami Talleh, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and stated the purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. He explained how the project's building pad was previously approved for a restaurant use, and that studies were done to show the relationship between building pads and fault zone line locations within the Shopping Center. He also explained that the City approved the applicant's request for a lot line adjustment, and that the applicant's architect submitted a plan that addressed concerns voiced by staff about the loss of 12 parking spaces that may cause parking deficiencies for future uses. He discussed recommendations made, by the Design Review Board involving north and south elevations, drive -through canopy massing and use of stone veneer material on certain areas of the building. He stated that staff received one call about the proposal for inquiry purposes. 1 The Zoning Administrator asked about roof color and how it differs from the Farmer's Merchant Bank located within the Center. The Zoning Administrator also asked if the' roof color on Farmer's Merchant Bank was identical to majority of the businesses within the Center. Staff ® replied the Farmer's Merchant Bank Was designed with a green roof to compliment the Center as opposed to the proposed blue roof at Union Bank of California. r� u The Zoning Administrator asked if the loss of 12 parking spaces falls within what is allowable by the original parking variance approved for the Center. Staff confirmed. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. WITH NO ONE PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.04-18 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 AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.04-08 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 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of construction of a minor accessory structure. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.04-08: • Conditional Use Permit No. 04-08 to permit the construction of a six-ft. tall sliding electric gate, at each of two driveways providing access to covered parking areas serving existing apartment buildings, at setbacks of 10-ft. 9-in. and 11-ft. 3-in. from the front property line, will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons working or residing in the vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood. The subject property is located at the terminus of a cul-de-sac where minimal traffic is experienced. Moreover, the electric gates will be operated by hand-held remote controls issued to each resident of the associated apartment complex. Consequently, the proposed gates will not result in impacts to traffic circulation along the subject property's street frontage. 2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the proposed gates comply with the height and setback requirements applicable, in the zone, and are subject to conditions of approval requiring a decorative design and the planting of additional landscaping within the front setback in order to partially screen the proposed gate mechanical equipment and the gates themselves when in the open position. 3. The proposed conditional use permit will comply with the provisions of the base district and other -applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed gates comply with the minimum front setback requirements/ height limits applicable in the RMH-zone. The Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance authorizes privacy gates with a conditional use permit, when proposed in conjunction with a driveway • providing less than 20 linear feet for vehicle queuing. ZA Minutes 12/08/04 2 (04zm1208) 4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. It is consistent with the Land .Use Element designation of RMH-25 (Residential Medium -High Density -- 25 units/acre) on the subject property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan: LU 4.1.1: Require that an appropriate landscape plan be submitted and implemented for development projects subject to discretionary. review. The proposed project is subject to conditions of approval requiring additional landscaping as necessary to. appropriately screen mechanical equipment, (electric motors) associated with the proposed gates. LU 9.2.1 ,Require that driveways be located to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. The location of the subject property at the terminus of a residential cul-de-sac ensures that the proposed gates will not interfere with the smooth and efficient flow of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. ITEM 2: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.04-12 (WALLS REMODEL) APPLICANT/ ® PROPERTY OWNER: Mack B. Walls, 1218 Colony Plaza, Newport Beach, CA 92660 REQUEST: To permit the construction of a 1,282 sq. ft. first and second story addition to an existing single-family home with an overall height of 29 ft.-10 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: 16442 Barnstable. Circle (northeast side of Barnstable Circle, east of Humboldt Drive) 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. He discussed elements of the garage remodel, including.a third door add -on and widened driveway. He also discussed the 1s' and 2"d story add -on, stating that all elements comply'with development standards. He . explained staffs recommendation that the applicant provide an additional 44 square feet of landscaping and stated that the proposal complies with requirements identified within the Infill Lot Ordinance. He also stated that the proposal received no outside comments from the public, and was approved by the applicant's homeowner's association. The Zoning Administrator asked about minimum width requirements for a 3-car garage. Staff responded that the minimum width for a 3-car garage is 27' and the proposed garage is 25'. However, the project only requires a 2-car garage. ; ZA Minutes 12/08/04 3 (04=1208) THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Mack Walls, applicant, was present but had no additional comments for discussion. THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. The Zoning Administrator inquired and staff confirmed that no changes were being made to the waterfront deck. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 04-12 WAS 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 AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 04-12 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 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of construction of an addition to a an existing single-family residence in a residential zone. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT No. 04-12: 1. Coastal Development Permit No. 04-12 to construct a 1,282 sq. ft. first and second story addition to an existing single-family home with an overall height of 29 ft.-10 inches, as proposed, conforms with the General Plan, including the Local Coastal Program land use designation of Residential Low -Density. The project is consistent with Coastal Element Land Use Policy C 1.1.1 to encourage development within, contiguous to or in close proximity to existing developed areas able to accommodate it. The proposed construction will occur on a previously developed site, contiguous to existing residential development. 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, as proposed, complies with all applicable development regulations, including maximum building height, minimum yard setbacks, maximum lot 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 project will be constructed in an urbanized area with direct access from an existing public street and with all necessary services and infrastructure available including water, sewer and electricity. 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. In addition, the project is subject to payment of required park fees; to be used for acquiring and maintaining public parkland for recreational use. ZA Minutes 12/08/04 4 (04=1208) 11 . CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.04-12: The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated October 11, 2004, shall be the conceptually approved design with the following exception: a minimum of 40% percent landscaping shall be provided within the required front yard setback. 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 1:60 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2004 AT 1:30 PM. THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2004 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. • Mary beth 13roeren Zoning Administrator • � Y r ZA Minutes 12/08/04 5 (04zm1208)