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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren
STAFF MEMBERS: Ron Santos, Paul Da Veiga, Robin Lugar
MINUTES: December 8, 2004
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS:
1. PETITION DOCUMENT:
• APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
PROJECT PLANNER:
STAFF RECOMMENDS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 04-27 (MENALDI
RESIDENCE)
Art Kent, 325 2nd Street,
Domenic Menaldi, 9001
Beach CA 92646
Huntington Beach CA 92648
Bermuda Drive, Huntington
To permit the construction of a 110 square foot rooftop
mechanical equipment deck above the second story top
plate line in conjunction with an existing 4,532 square
foot, two-story single-family residence.
9001 Bermuda Drive (northeast corner of Magnolia
Street and Bermuda Drive)
Paul Da Veiga
Approval based on suggested findings and conditions of
approval
Paul DaVeiga, Staff Planner, provided a report stating the purpose, location, zoning,
and existing uses of the requested project. He referenced floor plans and discussed
construction related to the 110 square foot, 3Id story roof deck, stairway access, roof
hatch, and solar energy equipment.
The Zoning Administrator asked how and by whom the roof deck solar energy
equipment would be maintained. Staff directed the question to Domenic Menaldi,
Property Owner, who explained the maintenance process he himself would use to
maintain the equipment. The Zoning Administrator made reference to the roof deck site
plan depicting the solar energy equipment location and roof hatch, asking staff to
confirm the remaining deck square footage. Staff provided a figure of 50 square feet of
open deck space.
Staff stated that the project plans were reviewed by an interested neighbor, and that a
phone call was also received by an area resident with questions on the request.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Domenic Menaldi, property owner, provided progress photos of construction taking
place on the property during the past 19 months.
Mike Adams, Huntington Beach, explained delays in construction and the purpose of
the solar equipment.
Mike Murray, 3`d Street, spoke in support of the request.
Sandy Adams, Bermuda Drive, spoke in support of the request.
Vickie Adams, Bermuda Drive, spoke in support of the request.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Zoning Administrator asked how often the mechanical equipment would be
serviced by the property owner. Architect Vince Latora explained that the process
includes a high-pressure spray wash that would be performed every 6 weeks,
depending on weather conditions.
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Domenic Menaldi addressed safety issues related to the access stairway. 0
The Zoning Administrator voiced concerns about the open 50 square feet of deck being
used as recreational space (gather, sunbath, etc.) Mr. Latora stated that the open
space area surrounding the solar energy equipment was closer to 40 square feet and is
intended for maintenance of the solar equipment only, not for pleasure. He also added
that maintaining the solar equipment from the 3`d floor metal roof on the home would be
dangerous. The Zoning Administrator voiced concerns regarding potential recreational
deck space being advertised as a mechanical deck.
The Zoning Administrator asked for the roof wall height. Staff responded 5 feet.
The Zoning Administrator reiterated concerns about the potential for the roof deck to be
used for recreational purposes in the future, should the solar energy equipment be
removed. Mike Adams requested that the plans be signed off so that the property
owner could proceed with unrelated construction. Discussion ensued about revising
and resubmitting plans and continuing the item in order to consider re -advertising as a
proposed rooftop deck in lieu of an equipment deck.
The Zoning Administrator continued the item to January 12, 2005 in order to
re -advertise with a modified project description.
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THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:00 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 AT 1:30 PM. THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF
DECEMBER 29, 2004 AND JANUARY 5, 2005 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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