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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #2410 ORDINANCE NO. 2410 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE BY ADDING THERETO NEW ARTICLE 914 ENTITLED, "OLD CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN" The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code is hereby amended by adding thereto new Article 914 entitled , "Old Civic Center Specific Plan" to read as follows: 9140. DEFINITIONS. The following words and phrases , used in this article , shall have the meaning specified below: ( a) Specific plan shall mean the Old Civic Center Specific Plan as set forth in this article , and as depicted on Maps 1 and 2 contained in this article. (b) Screening walls shall mean any nonload-bearing walls. Where such walls are not part of a habitation, not more than 60 percent of such walls shall be constructed of an opaque material. ( c) Interior setback shall mean those setbacks required between Site I and Site II as shown on Map 2 at the end of this article. 9141. OLD CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ESTABLISHED. There is hereby established an Old Civic Center Specific Plan, generally located in that area bounded by Main Street on the north , Fifth Street on the east , Orange Avenue on the south and Sixth Street on the west , as shown on Map 1 , and more particularly described as: Block 405 , Parcel 2; Block 505 , Parcel 1; city of Huntington Beach, as recorded in Book 24 , page 13 , records of the Assessor , County of Orange , and that portion of Pecan Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. 1. JG:bc 9/11/79 MAP 1 Q NLOTSPECI PLAN AREAVEC\ f' ,SECTION 7r R3 R2 R2 R11 N I 1 e y I NLlol R3PR3 In �,ryC, Q RAgTFORD fn L.J a fj� U U 1 GENEVA 1 r O L f z I 9�F EL A a M oc�4ti C P Qo ,��•� Pa 4'�G " o i Z 1 DET iT a e�co Oo '' / Pa �O "c 9 4 •t L--J Nlcwco a J tH BAL""TIM��ORE ^ O 43 �J 1. O 9 f P flf. 1 4 V'7 _ - ir _ © � �_p .�� TLANiA c s A _ 9142. ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN. Proposed development in Site I of this specific plan , as depicted on Map 2 at the end of this article , shall be subject to approval of a conditional use permit , pursuant to the requirements contained in Article 984 of this code. 9142. 1 MINOR MODIFICATION. Any minor modification to an approved conditional use permit shall be submitted in writing to the Director, describing the exact modification deemed necessary and the reasons therefor. If the Director finds that the minor modification applied for is such that a substantial alteration will occur to the plot plan, relied upon by the city in approving the application for a conditional use permit , he shall inform the developer that a new application for a conditional use permit 2. is required , pursuant to the provisions contained in Article 984 ' of this code. 9143. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. All provisions for development contained in this code shall be met with respect to any proposed development in the specific plan except where a con- flict exists, the following development standards shall take precedence: ( a) Building height shall not exceed the limitations estab- lished for each specific site , except that such limitations shall not include the height of chimneys, flagpoles, scenery lofts , ornamental towers, spires , domes , cupolas , parapet walls not ex- ceeding four (4) feet , rooftop mechanical equipment , solar-heating apparatus, or other similar appurtenances. Wb Pedestrian walkways shall be provided throughout the specific plan area. ( c) Perimeter setback requirements for the specific site shall apply to all structures over forty-two (42) inches in height with the exception of screening and perimeter walls. (d) -Signs shall conform to the regulations contained in Article 976 of this code. ( e) Parking requirements shall conform to the specific regulations for Site I and Site II, which sites are shown on Map 2 at the end of this article. ( f) Landscaping , irrigation and screening plans shall be provided by a licensed architect or a landscape architect which shall be approved by the Director prior to issuance of any building permit. Further, all landscaping, irrigation systems and screening shall be installed before final inspection is made. All landscaping shall be equivalent to or better than that presently found in the specific site area. (g) Perimeter setbacks shall be landscaped except driveway entrances. (h) Refuse collection areas shall be enclosed or screened by opaque materials and designed so that such areas are not readily visible from access streets or any adjacent property. Refuse container areas shall not be located within the required setback, and all such refuse collection areas shall be landscaped to a width of at least three (3) feet except where accessways are provided. ( i) On-site utility services shall be placed underground except electrical lines in excess of 12KV. All transformers 3. and terminal equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent streets and properties. ( j) Sewage and water systems shall comply with standard plans and specifications of the city and shall connect to the city' s water and sewer systems. 9144. SITE REGULATIONS. The Old Civic Center Specific Plan is divided into two sites for purposes of development , as shown on Map 2 at the end of this article. Development of each of the sites shall comply with the specific site regulations set out herein as well as the foregoing general development standards. 9145. SITE I REGULATIONS. PERMITTED USES. Residential and/or commercial uses are permitted in the Site I area. 9145. 1. SITE I DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. BUILDING HEIGHT. No residential structure shall exceed forty-five feet in height ex- cept as provided in the general development standards of this article. 9145. 2. SAME. MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE. Total site coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of any site. 9145. 3. SAME. INTERIOR SETBACK. The minimum interior set- back shall be six (6) feet. 9145. 4. SAME. SETBACK FROM PUBLIC STREET. All buildings and structures shall be set back from a public street in accord, ance with the requirements shown on Map 2 , located at the end of this article , and such setbacks shall be measured from the ulti-+ mate rights-of-way. Screening and perimeter walls are excluded ' from this requirement. 9145. 5. SAME. MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE. Each dwelling ' unit shall have the following minimum floor area: UNIT TYPE MINIMUM FLOOR AREA Bachelor and single 400 square feet One bedroom 450 square feet Two bedroom 650 square feet 9145. 7. SAME. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Parking facilities ', shall be a part of the development proposal. Arrangement , drive widths , parking area landscaping and screening shall conform to ', the requirements contained in Article 979 of this code. On-site parking spaces for apartment structures in Site I shall be based 4. on a ratio of one (1) space per 3. 0 residential units. 9145. 8. SAME. OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING RE- QUIREMENTS. (a) Excluding that portion of a setback area re- quired for parking purposes , all setback areas fronting a public street and all recreation, leisure and open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in an attractive manner. (b) Decorative landscape/architectural design elements such as fountains , pools, benches , sculptures , planters, gardens , walkways and similar features may be provided and incorporated as part of the landscape plan. 9145. 9. SAME. COMMON OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS. ( a) Open space and recreation areas shall be provided to serve the recreational and leisure activity needs of residents at a ratio of three hundred ( 300) square feet per dwelling unit. (b) Common open space and recreation areas may include but need not be limited to game courts , game rooms, swimming pools, gymnasiums, saunas , putting greens , garden roofs or grounds, common terraces , and other similar facilities. ( c) At least one (1) main recreation area or facility shall be provided , and conveniently located to afford maxim use to all residents. ( d) Enclosed buildings used for recreational or leisure facilities shall not constitute more than 50 percent of the re- quired open space and recreational area. 9145. 10. SAME. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. Private balconies or patios , to provide private open space for residents , shall be located adjacent to each unit. The minimum area shall be: ( a) Studio: 55 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5. 5 feet. (b) One bedroom: 60 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5. 5 feet. ( c) Two bedrooms: 80 square feet with a minimum dimension of 5. 5 feet. 9145. 11. SAME. LIMIT ON COMMERCIAL USES. No more than 5 percent of any total building area shall be devoted to a com- mercial use. The following commercial uses are permitted: ( a) Delicatessen and convenience markets , coffee shops and cafes. 5• (b) Beauty/barber shops and pharmacies. ( c) Dry cleaners. ( d) Florists. ( e) Gift shops. ( f) Other commercial uses deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. 9146. SITE II REGULATIONS. PERMITTED USES. The following uses are permitted in the Site II area: ( a) Libraries. (b) Senior citizen centers. ( c) Public outdoor recreation areas. ( 4) Uses attendant to the above. 9146. 2. SAME. PRE-EXISTING USES. Any pre-existing use not inconsistent with the uses specified in the foregoing section, shall be permitted to remain in Site II , and shall be exempt from the regulations imposed under this specific plan. 9146. 3. SAME. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Any new public fa- cility, such as a recreation center for senior citizens, shall have one (1) off-street parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of building area. All off-street parking shall meet the requirements of Article 979 of this code. 9146. 4. SAME. SETBACK FROM PUBLIC STREET. All buildings and structures shall be set back from a public street in accord- ance with the requirements shown on Map 2 , located at the end of this article , and such setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate rights-of-way. 9146. 5. SAME. INTERIOR SETBACK. The minimum interior setback shall be six (6) feet. 9146. 6. SAME. BUILDING HEIGHT. No structure shall ex- ceed thirty (30) feet. 9146. 7. SAME. MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE. Toal site coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of any site. 9146. 8. SAME. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. (a) At least 20 percent of any site shall be landscaped. (b) A landscape plan shall be filed with the Director prior 6. final inspection of the foundation of any new structure. ( c) No new structure shall be occupied or used until all landscaping and irrigation systems have been installed , inspected and approved. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause same to be published within fifteen days after adoption in the Huntington Beach Independent , a news- paper of general circulation. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of January 1980 . Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: ! a C ty Administrator D rector of Development Services I A;icta 't9. 4"Jentworth CITY CLERK of the ! un. City of L•:+c-c.C(J dnd ex-ptfic" ;o Cie,•k of the City Y c rti;y ri a�heer. �/nopeis of this i3e i tr.e Hunt ngton t In r :r <<fcr cf said City. 7 ' City Clerk, Deputy CitY Clerk SIXTH STREET ( h 12 ( 35 70 !6 7 � 1 t ME I 6 SITE II 1 �h 50 12 15 FIFTH STREET, o" (l) y m rR n O x 7 r z � � d ' ro 0 3 Ord. No. 2410- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I, ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of member$ of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day ofJanuary 1980 , and was again read to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of January 1980 and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of more than a majority of all the members of said City Council. AYES: Councilmen: Pattinson, Thomas, Mandic, MacAllister, Bailey, Yoder, Finley NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California