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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-8 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2007 - 1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren
STAFF MEMBER: Tess Nguyen, Andrew Gonzales, Ron Santos, Jeanie
Cutler (recording secretary)
MINUTES: December 20, 2006
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
ORAL COMMUNICATION: NONE
ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-045 (MONKEY HOUSE CAFE)
APPLICANT: Daniel Untalan, 18822 Beach Boulevard #108, Huntington
Beach, CA 92648
PROPERTY OWNER: P.A. Poon & Soni Angeli Poon, 18822 Beach Boulevard #103,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
REQUEST: To permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption
within an existing coffee house located within 300 ft. of a
residential zone district.
LOCATION: 18862 Beach Boulevard #101 and #102 (east side of Beach
Boulevard, south of Constantine Drive)
PROJECT PLANNER: Tess Nguyen
Tess Nguyen, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and stated the purpose, location, zoning,
and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented an overview of the proposed
project and the suggested findings and conditions of 'approval as presented in the executive
summary.
Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the suggested findings and subject to
the suggested conditions as presented in the executive summary. No other written or verbal
comments were received in response to the public notification.
Mary Beth Broeren, Zoning Administrator, confirmed with staff the hours of operation of the
project. Staff confirmed that no comments were received from the Police Department.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
THERE WERE NO PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE REQUEST
AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Ms. Broeren engaged in discussion with Mr. Untalan, Applicant, regarding the hours of
operation and the type of alcohol and food to be served. Mr. Untalan confirmed that only beer
and wine would be sold, and the hours of operation are 6:00am to 8:00pm Monday through
Friday, 7:00arn to 7:00pm Saturday, closed Sundays and public holidays and no entertainment
would be provided.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-045 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 FORPROJECTS 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 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project consists of
the minor modification to an existing use within an existing commercial center.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-045
1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-045 to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for onsite
consumption at an existing coffee house located within 300 feet of a residential zone 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
proposed alcohol sales at an existing coffee house will not generate noise, traffic, demand
for parking, or other impacts detrimental to surrounding property and inconsistent with the
subject property's commercial zoning. The site provides the necessary parking to
accommodate the proposed use.
2. The conditi ' onal, use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because it will permit
alcohol sales at an existing coffee house located within an existing commercial center with
adequate parking capacity, in a suite adequately buffered from adjacent residential land
uses to ensure no detrimental impact.
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 and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it
would be located. The coffee house is located within an existing commercial center which
conforms to land use, setbacks, building height, and landscaping standards applicable to
the General Commercial (CG) zoning designation.
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 General Commercial on the subject
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property. In addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General
Plan:
a. Provide for the continuation of existing and the development of a diversity of retail and
service commercial uses that are oriented to the needs of local residents, serve the
surrounding region, and capitalize on Huntington Beach's recreational resources. (LU
10.1)
b. Encourage the expansion of the range of goods and services provided in Huntington
Beach to accommodate the needs of all residents in Huntington Beach and the market
area. (ED 2.4.3)
The requested conditional use permit will accommodate an existing development by
allowing the addition of alcohol sales to a permitted land use (coffee house). The
proposed use will market its services to local residents and residents in the surrounding
region thereby expanding the service -based commercial opportunities in the City. It will be
located in an existing shopping center, which includes service related uses.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-045
1. The site plan and floor plans received and dated November 20, 2006 shall be the
conceptually approved design.
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.
ITEM 2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-037 (ROYAL STREET COMMERCIAL
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY)
APPLICANT:
Ramsey Faris, 2362 Mc Gaw Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
PROPERTY OWNER:
Southern California Edison, 2131 Walnut Avenue, Rosemead,
CA 91770
REQUEST:
To permit the installation of a wireless communications facility
consisting of 8 antennas at a height of 52 ft. 6 in. on an existing
Southern California Edison tower and 4 mechanical cabinets
located at the base of the tower within a 12 ft. by 18 ft. block wall
enclosure.
LOCATION:
19250 Brookhurst Street (east side of Brookhurst Street, between
Kukui Drive and Kamuela Drive)
PROJECT PLANNER:
Andrew Gonzales
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Andrew Gonzales, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs and stated the
purpose, location, zoning, and existi - ng uses of the requested project. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval as
presented in the executive summary.
Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the suggested findings and subject to
the suggested conditions as presented in the executive summary. No other written or verbal
comments were received in response to the public notification. '
Ms. Broeren confirmed with staff the height of the equipment structure and the existing
masonry wall on Brookhurst Street both to be 6 ft. tall, and that the equipment structure will not
be visible from the street.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Mr. Abid Hussain, 10272 Kamuela Drive, Huntington Beach, spoke in opposition to the project
stating his major concern was the ugly appearance of the towers. Mr. Hussain confirmed with
the Zoning Administrator he had viewed the project plans.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Ms. Broeren acknowledged Mr. Hussain's concern and confirmed the equipment structure
would be screened from the street which will help to minimize any visual intrusion.
Ms. Broeren approved the request and asked staff to modify the suggested Finding for
Approval No. 2 as follows:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-037:
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses'because the proposed
facility will be located on and adjacent to existing Southern California Edison transmission
towers, on an existing SCE right-of-way and the mechanical equipment will be screened
from public view due to an existing perimeter wall. The design of the facility, which
features antennas painted to match the tower to which it is attached, and an equipment
shelter constructed of decorative masonry to match an existing perimeter masonry wall,
will ensure compatibility of the proposed facility with surrounding uses.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-037 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING MODIFIED 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.
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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 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of
the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the installation of small new equipment and facilities in
small structures.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-037:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-037 to install a wireless communications facility
consisting of antennas attached to an existing Southern California Edison tower at a height
of 52 ft. 6 in. and a 216 square foot block wall enclosure located at grade, beneath the
tower, will not be detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the
neighborhood. The proposed facility will not generate noise, traffic, and demand for
additional parking or other impacts detrimental to surrounding property.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the proposed
facility will be located on and adjacent to existing Southern California Edison transmission
towers, on an existing SCE right-of-way, and the mechanical equipment will be screened
from public view due to an existing perimeter wall. The design of the facility, which
features antennas painted to match the tower to which it is attached, and an equipment
enclosure constructed of decorative masonry to match an existing perimeter masonry wall,
will ensure compatibility of the proposed facility with surrounding uses.
is 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, including the provisions of HBZSO Section 230.96 — Wireless Communications
Facilities.
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 P (Public) on the subject property. In
addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
L.U. 2: Ensure that development is adequately served by transportation infrastructure,
utility infrastructure, and public services.
U. 5.1: Ensure that adequate natural gas, telecommunication and electrical systems are
provided.
U. 5. 1. 1: Continue to work with service providers to maintain current levels of service
and facilitate improved levels of service.
The proposed facility will enhance wireless communications in the community by improving
signal transmission and reception in the project vicinity. In addition, the proposed installation
of antennas on an existing transmission tower, and screening of equipment cabinets with a
decorative masonry wall, will minimize the project's visual impacts
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -NO. 2006-037:
The site plan, floor plans, and elevations received and dated September 28, 2006, shall
be the conceptually approved layout.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS CONDITIOW.
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.
ITEM 3: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-038 (EDISON PARK WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILIT)O
APPLICANT: Ramsey Faris, 2362 Me Gaw Avenue,'Irvine, CA 92614,
PROPERTY OWNER: Southern California Edison, 2131 Walnut Avenue, Rosemead,
CA 91770
REQUEST: To permit the installation of a wireless communications facility
consisting of eight antennas at a height of 50 ft. on an existing
Southern California Edison tower and four mechanical cabinets
located at the base of the tower within a 16 ft. by 16 ft. roofed
enclosure.
LOCATION: 8811 Hamilton Avenue (north side of Hamilton Avenue, between
Seaforth Lane and Magnolia Street" Edison Park)
PROJECT PLANNER: Andrew Gonzales
Andrew Gonzales, Staff Planner, displayed project plans and photographs and stated the
purpose, location, zoning, and existing uses of the requested project. Staff presented an
overview of the proposed project and the suggested findings and conditions of approval as
presented in the executive summary.
Staff recommended approval of the request based upon the suggested findings and subject to
the suggested conditions of approval by the Design Review Board (DRB) as presented in the
executive summary. 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 confirmed with staff that the proposed equipment enclosure will match the
adjacent existing structure and is to be located entirely underneath the footprint of the existing
tower.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-038 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 CEQ&
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 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of
the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the installation of small new equipment and facilities in
small structures.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-038
1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-038 to install a wireless communications facility
consisting of antennas attached to an existing Southern California Edison tower at a height
of 50 ft. and a 256 square foot equipment enclosure located at grade, beneath the tower,
will not be detrimental to the value of the property and improvements in the neighborhood.
The proposed facility will not generate noise, traffic, and demand for additional parking or
other impacts detrimental to surrounding property.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses because the proposed
facility will be located on and adjacent to existing Southern California Edison transmission
towers, on an existing SCE right-of-way. The design of the facility, which features
antennas painted to match the tower to which it is attached, and an equipment shelter
constructed of decorative masonry with a filed roof to match an existing equipment shelter
adjacent to the subject site, will ensure compatibility of the proposed facility with
surrounding uses.
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, including the provisions of HBZSO Section 230.96 — Wireless Communications
Facilities.
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 P (Public) on the subject property. In
addition, it is consistent with the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
L.U. 2: Ensure that development is adequately served by transportabon infrastructure,
utility infrastructure, and public services.
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U.D. 2.2: Minimize the visual impact of oil production facilities and other utilities where
they encroach upon view corridors or are visually incompatible with their surrounding
uses.
U. 5. 1: Ensure that adequate natural gas, telecommunication and electrical systems are
provided.
U. 5. 1. 1: Continue to work with service providers to maintain current levels of service
and facilitate improved levels of service.
The proposed facility will enhance wireless communications in the community by improving
signal transmission and reception in the project vicinity. In addition, the proposed installation
of antennas on an existing transmission tower, and screening of equipment cabinets with a
roofed enclosure, will minimize the project's visual impacts.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE -PERMIT -NO. 2006-038:
1. The site plan, floor plan and elevations received and dated September 28, 2006, shall be
the conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The proposed wireless telecommunication equipment shelter shall be modified to
match the adjoining wireless telecommunication equipment shelter (i.e., hipped roof
and solid metal door). (DRIB)
b. A landscape plan shall be submitted to ensure that any landscaping disturbed
during the construction process is replaced to its original conditions. (DRB) 0
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 1:50 PM BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TO THE
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24,2007 AT 1:30 PM.
Mary Bbth ®r eren
Zoning Administrator
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