HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3400 ORDINANCE NO. 3400
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING THE HOLLY-SEACLIFF SPECIFIC PLAN
(ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 97-2)
WHEREAS,pursuant to the Planning and Zoning Law, California Government Code
Sections 65493 et seq., the Planning Commission and City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, after notice duly given,have held separate public hearings relative to Zoning Text
Amendment No. 97-2,which will amend the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan to modify the
development standards for the Mixed Development area, wherein both bodies have carefully
considered all information presented at said hearings; and
After due consideration of the findings, and recommendation of the Planning
Commission, and all other evidence presented,the City Council finds that the aforesaid
amendment to the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan is proper and consistent with the General Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan is amended to incorporate Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated by referenced as Zoning Text Amendment No. 97-2 to the
Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan which is part of the City of Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July , 1998.
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LLGISLATIVE -DRAFT
HOLLY-SEACLIFF
SPECIFIC PLAN!
VOLUME 1 OF 2
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
SPECIFIC PLAN 9
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ADOPTED APRIL 20, 1992
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Description page
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Purpose and Intent..........................................................................................I-1
BGoals ............................................................................................................I-1
C. Project Area Description................................................................................I-2
D. Planning Background...................
II. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
A. General Development Plan............................................................................II-1
B. Land Use Categories......................................................................................II-1
1. Residential..........................................................................................II-1
2. Mixed Development...........................................................................II-2 Modified
3. Commercial........................................................................................II-3
4. Industrial............................................................................................II-3
5. Open Space ........................................................................................II-3
C. Circulation Plan .............................................................................................11-3
D. Open Space/Recreation System.....................................................................II-4
E. Grading Guidelines........................................................................................II-4
F. Public Facilities..............................................................................................II-6
G. Community Theme Guidelines....................................................................II-12
III. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Purpose and Intent.......................................................................................III-1
B. Definitions...................................................................................................III-1
C. General Provisions......................................................................................III-2
D. -Development Standards. ..........................................................................III-10
1. Low Density Residential 1...........................................................III-10
2. Low Density Residential 2...........................................................III-13
3. Low Density Residential 3...........................................................III-16
4. Medium Density Residential.........................................................III-20
5. Medium High Density Residential................................................III-23
6. Mixed Development......................................................................III-25 Modified
7. Commercial...................................................................................III-31
8. Industrial.......................................................................................III-32
9. Open Space .................................................................................III-32
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LIST OF TABLES
Table
No. Table Followin2 Pages
1 Land Use Table..........................................................:................... .........II-1 Modified
2 Development Phasing Plan......................................................................IV-1
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a. Low Density
The Low Density categories are characterized by densities ranging
from 4 to 7 dwelling units per acre.
Lots located in Planning Area I (RL-1) will be oriented to
maximize their relationship to the linear park and provide
unobstructed coastal views from blufftop areas. Permitted uses
include lot sale subdivisions and detached single-family home
subdivisions.
Low-density uses (RL-2) in Planning Area III are planned for areas
abutting the private Seacliff Golf Course. Low-density (RL-3) uses
in Planning Area II are planned as small lot detached single-family
homes oriented in a traditional neighborhood setting.
b. Medium Density
The Medium Density (RM) category is planned to include densities
ranging from 7 to 15 dwelling units per gross acre. Product types
include single-family detached, single-family attached, and multi-
family residential homes.
Medium Density areas are planned within Planning Areas II, III and
IV. The single-family attached products will be two-story
townhomes or flats. The multi-family units will be two and three-
story condominiums/stacked flats and apartments.
C. Medium-High Densi
The Medium-High Density (RMH) category is characterized by
densities ranging from 15-25 dwelling units per gross acre. Product
types include multi-family uses such as condominium/stacked flats
and apartments.
Single-family attached units will be permitted, however this
category will be primarily multi-family uses. Medium-High
density areas are planned within Planning Areas II and III, along
Garfield Avenue.
2. Mixed Development
The Mixed Development category allows for the creative combination of
commercial, limited public and residential uses in a compatible manner.
Residential products afe expeeted-to may include townhomes,
condominiums, stacked flats and apartments. Public uses may
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include senior care facilities, general day care facilities and
churches. The proposed uses will be clustered around tke existii4g
4e a retail center providing a focal point for the entire project
area. The location for 44s+ise the mixed development is in Planning
Area IV,dir-ectly diagonally across from the Civic Center.
3. Commercial Land Uses
Commercial land uses within the Holly-Seacliff Specific Plan Area are
planned along Garfield Avenue within Planning Areas III and IV. The uses
for these sites are expected to be those characteristic of a neighborhood
commercial center, designed mainly to meet the local community shopping
needs and reduce trips outside of the project area.
4. Industrial
The Industrial area, which currently is the center of oil production and oil-
related services and storage uses, is intended to be developed as light
industrial.The Industrial land uses within Holly-Seacliff are located at the
intersection of Garfield Avenue and Goldenwest Street and Clay Avenue
and Stewart Street, within Planning Areas II and IV.
S. Open Space
Open Space areas are designated within Planning Areas I and III. These
areas are planned to be incorporated into the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional
Park which will feature trails and passive recreation uses.
C. Circulation Plan
The Circulation Plan, Exhibit 8, depicts the general alignments and classifications
of arterial highways within the Specific Plan area. The Circulation Plan is in
accordance with provisions contained in the Holly- Seacliff Development
Agreement 90-1. The Development Agreement provides a phasing plan for street
improvements to correspond to the phased development in the Specific Plan area
and to comply with and satisfy mitigation measures contained in Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 89-1. Additionally, as stated in the
Development Agreement, development projects within the Specific Plan area will
be conditioned to participate in construction or fair-share funding associated with
required infrastructure improvements needed to serve the Holly-Seacliff area.
The overall circulation concept relies on a hierarchy of circulation features ranging
from major arterials to local residential streets. The systems designed to
accommodate City-generated through-traffic while discouraging intrusion into
individual neighborhood areas. Orange County Transit District bus stops shall be
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i. Open Siace
A minimum of 75 square feet per dwelling unit shall be provided in private
open space. In addition, the following minimum common open space per
dwelling unit shall be provided:250 square feet (1 bedroom unit); 300
square feet(2 bedroom unit); 300 square feet (2 bedroom unit); 350 square
feet (3/bedroom unit).
j. Parkin
Parking shall comply with the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
k. Miscellaneous Requirements
1) Building Offset: Structures having dwellings attached side-by-side
shall be composed of not more than six(6) dwelling units unless
such structures provide an offset on the front of the building a
minimum of two (2)feet for every two dwelling units in the
structure.
2) Landscaping: All setback areas visible from an adjacent public
street and all common open space areas shall be landscaped and
permanently maintained in an attractive manner with permanent
automatic irrigation facilities provided. Trees shall be provided at a
rate of one (1) 36-inch box tree per forty-five (45) feet of street
frontage or fraction thereof.
3) A transportation corridor in Planning Area II shall be set aside and
maintained in accordance with Development Agreement 90-1 and
as illustrated in Exhibit 19. Habitable floor area shall be set back a
minimum often(10) feet from the southerly five hundred (500) feet
on both sides of the corridor. The corridor shall also be landscaped
to the extent legal access is available to the developer.
b. Mixed Development(MD)
a. Purpose
The Mixed Development District is intended to provide for a variety of
commercial uses,
limited public uses and the opportunity for residential uses.
Commercial uses may include retail sales. ; services;; and professional,
administrative and medical offices uses. Public uses may include
senior care facilities, general day care facilities and
churches. Such uses shall be planned so as to create compatibility to
each other and the surrounding area.
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Development within the Mixed Development District may combine
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conjunction with commercial and/or limited public uses as an
integrated development, either in attached or in separate building
complexes.
A comprehensive site plan for the entire district shall be submitted and
reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to or concurrent with
entitlements for new development to ensure compatibility between
surrounding uses,proposed uses and activities in this area.
Concurrent with the filing of the comprehensive site plan, a comprehensive
pedestrian access plan shall be submitted which provides linkages between
residential and commercial project areas.
A comprehensive, permanent set of covenants, conditions and restrictions
covering limitation of the mixed development entitlement,including a list
of permitted uses and any conditions of approval for the project, and all
development,performance and management standards shall be required as
a condition of approval.
b. Permitted Uses
The following primary uses and structures shall be permitted, subject to
approval of a conditional use permit and appropriate subdivision map:
1. Residential Uses --All residential uses including single-family and
multi-family housing, apartments, condominiums and stock
cooperatives.
2. Office Uses --Professional, general and medical offices.
3. Commercial Uses -- Gew.,ner uses sue i as Retail shQps
establishments, restaurants, automobile service stations and
theaters.
4. Limited Public Uses--Senior care facilities such as
convalescent, independent living and assisted living
facilities; general day care facilities for all age groups;
and churches.
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c. Comprehensive Site Planning Requirements:
1. Any application for a conditional use permit and/or tentative map
shall be accompanied by a comprehensive site plan for
development of the entire Mixed Development area. This
requirement does not apply to a minor expansion (10 percent or
less) of the existing commercial center.
2. The comprehensive site plan shall provide a well-planned vehicular
circulation system, pedestrian accessways segregated from arterials
and internal streets, and aesthetically pleasing landscape features.
Buildings shall be oriented and designed to minimize visual
intrusion upon existing residential areas.
3. A Planned Sign Program for the entire Mixed Development area
shall be submitted for approval by the Plannk4g,
Design Review Board for all uses.
The Planned Sign Program shall be processed eeneuitr@FA wkk t4e
firs* prior to submittal for the first sign
permit.
d. Maximum Density/Intensity
i. Retail: In accordance with Development Agreement No. 90-1, a
minimum of 100,000 square feet gross leasable area of retail uses
shall be maintained.
A maximum of 200;900 260,000 total square feet of gross leasable
area of retail uses may be permitted.
2. Office and Limited Public: A ffiaKimunq of 109,900.square f o+
Development shall be regulated pursuant to
development standards. -
3. Residential: The maximum number of residential dwelling units
shall be 4-74 165.
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TABLE 3
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LAND USE TABLE
PLANNING PLANNING LAND USE CATEGORY GROSS TOTAL MAXIMU AVERAGE DEV.
AREA UNIT ACRES UNITS M GROSS STANDS.
GROSS DENSITY (PAGE)
DENSITY
] 1-1 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 1 6 15 4 2.5 III-10
1-2 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 1 26 90 4 3.5 111-10
1-3 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 1 16 55 4 3.4 111-10
1-4 OPEN SPACE 16 111-28
SUBTOTAL 64 160
II 11-1 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 3 62* 310 7 4.1 111-15
11-2 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 40 415 15 11.0 111-17
11-3 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 34* 390 15 13.0 111-17
11-4 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY 9 170 25 16.6 111-20
II-5 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY 4 75 25 18.8 111-20
11-6 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY 4 75 25 18.8 I11-20
11-7 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY 6 100 25 16.6 111-20
I1-8 INDUSTRIAL 32 I11-28
SUBTOTAL 191 1,535
III 111-1 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 19 260 15 15,0 111-17
111-2 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 2 105 550 7 3.8 111-12
111-3 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 11 140 15 15.0 111-17
111-4 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY 10 220 25 25.0 111-20 .
III-5 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 18 240 15 15.0 111-17
III-6 COMMERCIAL 7 111-27
111-7 RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY 2 12* 40 7 6.9 111-12
111-8 OPEN SPACE 16 111-28
SUBTOTAL 198 1,450
IV IV-1 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 16 155 15 9.7 111-17
IV-2 RESIDENTIAL-MEDIUM DENSITY 8 120 15 15.0 111-17
IV-3 INDUSTRIAL 9 111-28
IV-4 MIXED DEVELOPMENT 53 4:;L&165 25 14.4 III-22
IV-5A INDUSTRIAL 22 111-28
1V-6 COMMERCIAL 4 111-27
SUBTOTAL 112 ;E§9440
TOTAL 565 3,896
3,455
Includes 4-acre Neighborhood Park.
Ord. No. 3400
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members 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 6th day of July, 1998, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July, 1998, and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members
of said City Council.
AYES: Julien, Harman, Green, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None (Sullivan, Garofalo - absent from room)
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this -
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
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In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Pferk
nnie Brockway Cit
y Clerk of the City Council of the City
�De u Ci Clerk of Huntington Beach, California
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