HomeMy WebLinkAboutIndoor Swap Meet Flea Market Uses - Ordinance No 3224 - Ordi • REQU iT FOR CITY CbUNAL ACTION
December 20, 1993
Date
Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administrato
Prepared by: Howard Zelefsky, Planning Director
Subject: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13
(AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES 908, 960 AND 963 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE TO ALLOW INDOOR
SWAP MEET/FLEA MARKET USES)
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Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attach ments:yMato
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Transmitted for your consideration is Code Amendment No. 93-3 and Negative Declaration No.
93-13 which represents a request by Frazer Tremblay to amend Articles 908, 960 and 963 of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to allow for indoor swap meets/flea markets as temporary
uses in the C2 (Community Business), C4 (Neighborhood Commercial), MI-A(Restricted
Manufacturing) and M1 (Light Industrial) zones of the City subject to location and size
restrictions, and Conditional Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommendation:
Motion to:
A. "Approve Negative Declaration No. 93-13 (Attachment No. 5); and
B. Approve Code Amendment No. 93-3 to allow indoor swap meet/flea market uses in
commercial and industrial zones pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit with findings
(Attachment No. 1) and adopt Ordinance Nos. 3AZq-, (Attachment No. 2) 3 aas,
(Attachment No. 3) and 3dkf, (Attachment No. 4)."
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Motion to:
A. "Approve Negative Declaration No. 93-13 (Attachment No. 5); and
B. Approve Code Amendment No. 93-3 to allow indoor swap meet/flea market uses in
commercial zones pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit with findings (Attachment No. 6) by
adopting Ordinance Nos. 32 D,+1 (Attachment No. 2), 3a Z5, (Attachment No. 3) and
3d-xf7 (Attachment No. 7)." \
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Ord. No. 3224
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 the 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 therof held on the 20th _day of December
19 93 and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting therof held on the 18th day of January , 19_gA_, and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of
all the members of said City Council .
AYES: Councilmembers:
Siiva� Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton-Patterson, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Councilmembers:
Winchell
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
City Clerk and ex-offic o Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 3225
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 960, OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 9602.2(I) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Use —ParkingSnaces Required
1. Industrial Uses
(1) Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets 1/100 square feet, except as may be modified by
the Planning Commission through the
Conditional Use Permit process, after submittal,
review and approval of a traffic engineering
study.
(2) Speculative Buildings 11500 Square feet (maximum 10% office area)
(3) Manufacturing, research, 11500 square feet
assembly, packaging
(4) Wholesaling, warehousing and 1/1000 square feet
distributing space
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(5) Outside uses: Storage, wrecking/ 115000 square feet, but no less than 5
salvage and lumber yards
(6) Offices 1/250 square feet ancillary to industrial uses if
square feet exceeds 10 percent of gross floor
area
(7) Mini-storage facilities
Single story 115000 square feet
Multi story 1/2000 square feet
Plus 2 spaces for any caretaker's unit
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 18th day of Januai= 1994.
Mayor
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Ord. No. 3225
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 the 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 therof held on the 20TN day of r_) ..m,7,r
19 93 and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting therof held on the lgth day of January , 19 94 and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of
all the members of said City Council .
AYES: Councilmembers:
Silva, Bauer, Robitaille, Moulton-Patterson, Leipzig, Sullivan
NOES: Councilmembers:
Winchell
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
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City Clerk and ex-offici Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
ORDINANCE NO. 3226
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 963,UNCLASSIFIED USES,
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 963 is hereby amended by
adding Section 9630(I)which reads as follows:
I. *Indoor swap meets/flea markets
SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 963, is hereby amended
by adding Section 9638, which reads as follows:
9638 Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets. The establishment and operation of
occasional, periodic or regularly scheduled markets held within a building where groups
of individual vendors offer goods for sale to the public shall be subject to the following
provisions:
(a) Temporary Use. Indoor swap meet/fleamarket uses shall be permitted as
temporary uses only and shall not be approved for a period of more than ten(10)
years. One year extensions of time may be granted after public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
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(b) Locational Considerations: The Planning Commission shall consider the
following issues when evaluating a proposed conditional use permit:
(1) The site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
(2) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
(3) The site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid over
concentration of facilities.
(4) The site's proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials.
(c) Locational Criteria.
(1) Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall only be allowed on property
located adjacent to arterial streeets.
(d) Minimum Building Size.
(1) Minimum building gross floor area shall be one hundred thousand
(100,000) square feet.
(e) Miscellaneous Requirements.
(1) Ancillary Uses. Ancillary uses may be permitted as included on the
approved site plan. Such uses shall be included as part of the initial
conditional use permit request or shall be subject to new entitlement if
proposed after the initial application has been filed.
(2) Signs. Individual vendors shall not be permitted any outdoor signs,
including temporary signs. Signs shall comply with the standards outlined
in this code.
(3) Parking. Parking shall comply with the standards outlined in this code.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3/
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13
(Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market Ordinance)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council
Chambers at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date
and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard
relative to the application described below.
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 20, 1993, 7:00 PM
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 93-3/Negative Declaration No. 93-13
APPLICANT: Frazer Tremblay Enterprises
LOCATION: Commercial and Industrial Zones, City-Wide
Z NE: C2 and C4(Commercial Districts)and M1-A and M1 (Industrial Districts)
REQUEST: To amend Articles 963,Unclassified Uses 908 Definitions, and 960 Parking and Landscaping,
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to permit indoor swap meets/flea markets in the non-
residential zones subject to conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission,to
establish a definition of indoor swap meets/flea markets and to establish a parking requirement
(1 space/100 gross floor area)for indoor swap meet/flea market uses, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Negative Declaration No. 93-13 which will also be considered
by City Council.
COASTAL STATUS: Following City Council approval, Code Amendment No. 93-3 will be forwarded to the
California Coastal Commission for final approval and incorporation into the City's Local
Coastal Program Implementing Ordinances for properties within the Coastal Zone.
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Community Development Department, 2000 Main
Street,Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the public. A copy of the staff
report will be available to interested parties in the City Clerk's office after December 15, 1993.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit to the City
Clerk,written evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please
call Julie Osugi, Assistant Planner at 536-5271.
Connie Brockway
City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-5227
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ORDINANCE NO. �r
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 963,UNCLASSIFIED USES,
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 963 is hereby amended by
adding Section 9630(I) which reads as follows:
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1. *Indoor swap meets/flea markets
SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,Article 963, is hereby amended
by adding Section 9638, which reads as follows:
9638 Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets. The establishment and operation of
occasional, periodic or regularly scheduled markets held within a building where groups
of individual vendors offer goods for sale to the public shall be subject to the following
provisions:
(a) Temporary Use. Indoor swap meet/fleamarket uses shall be permitt as
temporary uses only and shall not be approved for a period of more than
years. One year extensions of time may be granted after public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
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(b) Locational Considerations: The Planning Commission shall consider the
following issues when evaluating a proposed conditional use permit:
(1) The site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
(2) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
(3) The site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid over
concentration of facilities.
(4) The site's proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials.
(c) Locational Criteria.
(1) Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall only be allowed on property
located adjacent to arterial streeets.
(d) Minimum Building Size.
(1) Minimum building gross floor area shall be tWthousand(4-6,000) square
feet.
(e) Miscellaneous Requirements.
(1) Ancillary Uses. Ancillary uses may be permitted as included on the
approved site plan. Such uses shall be included as part of the initial
conditional use permit request or shall be subject to new entitlement if
' proposed after the initial application has been filed.
(2) Signs. Individual vendors shall not be permitted any outdoor signs,
including temporary signs. Signs shall comply with the standards outlined
in this code.
(3) Parking. Parking shall comply with the standards outlined in this code.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 960, OFF-STREET PARKING,LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 9602.2(I) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Use Parking Spaces Required
1. Industrial Uses
(1) Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets 1/100 square feet, ao-rE n> ►nna-j tom.. t, od;Fi A
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(2) Speculative Buildings 11500 Square feet(maximum 10% office area) -I-%yy
(3) Manufacturing, research, 11500 square feet
assembly, packaging
(4) Wholesaling, warehousing and 1/1000 square feet
distributing space
(5) Outside uses: Storage, wrecking/ 115000 square feet, but no less than 5
salvage and lumber yards
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(6) Offices 1/250 square feet ancillary to industrial uses if
square feet exceeds 10 percent of gross floor
area
(7) Mini-storage facilities
Single story 115000 square feet
Multi story 1/2000 square feet
Plus 2 spaces for any caretaker's unit
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 day of ,
1993.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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` REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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Community Development
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Planning Commission Action on November 3, 1993:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO DENY NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 93-13 AND FORWARD TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ACTION, BY
THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Detloff, Cook, Biddle.
NOES: Richardson, Inglee.
ABSENT: Gorman, Vacant Seat.
ABSTAIN: None
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY DETLOFF, TO DENY CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 WITH FINDINGS (ATTACHMENT NO. 8), AND FORWARD TO
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR ACTION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Detloff, Cook, Biddle, Inglee.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gorman, Vacant Seat.
ABSTAIN: None
BY MINUTE ACTION, A MOTION WAS MADE BY RICHARDSON, SECOND BY
BIDDLE, TO APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13 AND TO ALLOW
INDOOR SWAP MEET AND FLEA MARKET USES IN THE COMMERCIAL ZONES
SUBJECT TO THE PROPOSED LOCATIONAL, OPERATIONAL AND PARKING
CRITERIA PURSUANT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Richardson, Detloff, Cook, Biddle, Inglee.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gorman, Vacant Seat.
ABSTAIN: None
ANALYSIS:
Code Amendment No. 93-3 has been proposed by a Mr. Frazer Tremblay to allow for indoor
swap meets/flea markets as temporary uses in the C2 (Community Business), C4 (Neighborhood
Commercial), M1-A (Restricted Manufacturing) and M1 (Light Industrial) zones of the City
subject to size and locational criteria and Conditional Use Permit approval by the Planning
Commission. Specifically,the request would amend Articles 908 "Definitions," 960 "Parking
and Landscaping" and 963 "Unclassified Uses" of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
The applicant operates several indoor swap meet/flea market businesses in Florida and is
interested in establishing a facility within the industrial zone in the City of Huntington Beach.
Although the applicant is not requesting that a conditional use permit request be processed
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concurrently with this code amendment request, he has expressed an interest in establishing an
indoor swap meet at the former Weiser Lock site (located at 5555 Mc Fadden Avenue).
The code amendment was prepared by staff and establishes a definition for indoor swap
meets/flea markets as well as provides several operational and locational criteria for indoor swap
meet/flea market uses.
Survey:
In preparation of the code amendment, staff surveyed 21 cities in Orange County to identify the
existing provisions for establishment and operation of indoor swap meet/flea market facilities in
the County. The survey revealed that only two cities, Garden Grove and Santa Ana, have
specific development standards regarding indoor swap meet/flea market uses (of which, only
Santa Ana, has indoor swap meets operating within its jurisdiction). Santa Ana also appears to
have the greatest number of facilities operating in the County and allows them to operate in both
the industrial and commercial zones subject to conditional use permit approval. Santa Ana has a
parking requirement of 1 space per 100 square feet of gross building area. (The City previously
required the facilities to be parked at its retail standard of 1 space per 200 square feet but later
adopted the above standard to prevent the parking problems it was experiencing under the less
stringent requirement. The City has indicated that this parking requirement has successfully
resolved parking deficiency problems at subsequent facilities).
Based upon the survey results and a review of the conditions in the industrial and commercial
zones of the City, staff has recommended the following standards for indoor swap meets:
A. A parking requirement of 1 space per 100 square feet of building area;
B. That indoor swap meets be permitted as a temporary use; (maximum 5 years with
possible 1 year extensions subject to Planning Commission approval).
C. That indoor swap meets only be allowed in building with a minimum size of 10,000
square feet;
D. That indoor swap meets only be permitted on sites located adjacent to arterial streets;
and
E. That any ancillary uses (such as entertainment or commercial recreational uses), not
included in the initial conditional use permit request to establish the use, be subject to
additional conditional use permit approval.
In addition, staff has also included provisions that the site's proximity to other indoor swap
meets/flea markets (to avoid over concentrations of indoor swap meet and flea market uses),to
businesses processing hazardous materials, to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses and the facility's impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety be analyzed
when evaluating requests to establish indoor swap meet/flea market uses.
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Planning Commission:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 3, 1993,to review the contents of
and receive public testimony on the proposed amendments. As a courtesy to property owners in
the vicinity of the former Weiser Lock site (5555 Mc Fadden Avenue), the City sent out public
notice of the Planning Commission public hearing for the Code Amendment to all of the owners
of property adjoining the former Weiser Lock site. Five speakers, consisting of Frazer Tremblay
(Applicant), David Hirsch (Property owner), Byron Stegmyer (Operator of the Orange County
Fair Grounds), Dick Harlow(Applicant's Representative) and Bob Goodmanson(CB
Commercial), expressed support of indoor swap meet/flea market uses with concern that the
recommended parking standard was too stringent and requested that the Planning Commission
approve the code amendment but consider a less stringent parking standard. Please refer to
Attachment No. 8, Planning Commission Minutes for November 3, 1993, for specific testimony.
The Planning Commission expressed agreement with staff that the criteria proposed by the code
amendment are necessary for compatible operation of the indoor swap meet and flea market uses
within the commercial zones, but felt that the use was not appropriate for the industrial zones and
would have an adverse impact on the industrial areas as a whole by creating areas less desirable
business environment for industrial uses. The Commission acknowledged that indoor swap
meets as a temporary use may appear attractive in light of industrial vacancy rate; however,they
doubted that once established the use would be a "temporary" use and would further erode the
City's industrial base. The Commission also expressed concerns over the difficulties in tracking
sales tax collection and the possible sales tax revenue losses to the City due to the unstructured
method of sales tax collection at the facilities.
The major issues associated with the use appear to fall into three general categories: Parking,
Impacts to Sales Tax Revenue and Impacts to the City's Industrial Base.
Parking
Staff is recommending that the 1 space/100 square feet of building area be required of indoor
swap meet facilities in Huntington Beach. Staff believes that the intense nature of the use
warrants more parking than the traditional retail use. Staff s field observations of facilities
operating in the County identified that sales cubicles ranged in size from a minimum of
approximately 96 square feet(8'x12')to a maximum of 550 square feet and that at the smaller
facilities (approximately 50,000 square feet) approximately 1/3 of the sales stalls were of
approximately 100 square feet in size with the remaining stalls ranging from 200-250 square feet
in size. Two conceptual layouts for a 10,000 square foot and a 50,000 square foot facility have
been provided as Attachments No. 10 and No. 11. As depicted in these attachments, vendors
would utilize nearly all of the required parking for the facilities if parked under the general retail
standard; whereas, the proposed parking standard would allow sufficient parking to
accommodate vendors, customers and additional facility staff.
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Difficulties in Tracking Sales Tax Collection
The proposed use does provide difficulties in tracking and accounting for collection of sales tax.
Indoor swap meets typically do not have the comprehensive sales tax collection provided by a
central cashier system typically used by traditional retail uses. Therefore, it is suspected that
sales tax would be voluntarily collected and may be under estimated. Although requiring a
central cashier system would resolve this concern, staff does not recommend such a provision be
included in the code amendment because it may be prohibitive to establishing the use. This can
be required of individual projects through the conditions of approval, if warranted.
It should be noted that vendors will be required to obtain individual business licenses through the
City and are also required to have a state business operations tax number(similar to other retail
businesses), payment of business licensing fees could provide substantial revenues to the City
which may offset some of the losses in uncollected sales tax.
In addition, it should also be noted that sales tax revenues for industrial businesses vary greatly
depending on the type of business and the point of sale. For instance, a business which only
manufactures products that are only sold outside Huntington Beach may not generate any sales
tax. Whereas, an industrial business, such as a lumber yard, that has its sales office located in the
industrial districts of the City can generate substantial sales tax revenue to the city. Therefore,
the sales tax losses from the establishment of indoor swap meet/flea market uses can not be
reasonably projected.
Impacts to Industrial Land Inventory
There will be an impact to the City's inventory of industrially zoned land if the code amendment
is adopted. The proposed code amendment will establish a new type of non-industrial use in the
industrial zone and that the proposed use is more intense than any other commercial type use
presently allowed by code. Currently, only limited types of relatively minor retail uses are
allowed in the industrial zones. The land use question that needs to be answered is whether an
indoor swap meet can co-exist in the industrial.
The indoor swap meet/flea market use does present some potential difficulties regarding
collection of sales tax and erosion of the industrial land inventory in the City; however, staff
believes that with implementation of the proposed locational considerations, parking
requirements and the recommended modifications (regarding the inclusion of locational criteria
and restriction of the use to a temporary operation)the indoor swap meet/flea market use can be
compatible with industrial and commercial uses and may present some opportunities to the City.
Specifically,the code amendment will facilitate the establishment of new businesses and provide
additional opportunities for small and/or new vendors to sell their products without the large,
some times prohibitive, set-up expenses of establishing in a retail center. The code amendment
will also present additional opportunities for establishing interim use of vacant industrial
property. Staff is recommending that the City Council approve the proposed code amendment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the Department of Community
Development advertised draft Negative Declaration No. 93-13 for a twenty-one (21) day period.
During this time, one letter was received. At their November 3, 1993, meeting the Planning
Commission reviewed the draft Negative Declaration and the comments received and
recommended approval of Negative Declaration No. 93-13. Prior to action on the proposed code
amendment, it is necessary for the City Council to review and act on Negative Declaration No.
93-13.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
A motion to:
"Deny Code Amendment No. 93-3 with findings (Attachment No. 12)."
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Findings of Approval (For Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market in Industrial and Commercial
Zones) - Staff Recommendation.
2. Ordinance No. , amending Article 908 "Definitions" of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code to establish a definition for indoor swap meet/flea market uses.
3. Ordinance No. , amending Article 960 "Off-Street Parking, Loading and
Landscaping" of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to establish a parking standard for
indoor swap meet/flea market uses.
4. Ordinance No. , amending Article 963 "Unclassified Uses" of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code to include provisions for an allowing indoor swap meet/flea market uses in
the non-residential zones of the City.
5. Negative Declaration No. 93-13.
6. Findings for Approval (For Indoor Swap Met/Flea Market in Commercial Zones) - Planning
Commission Recommendation.
7. Ordinance No. , amending Article 922 "Commercial District Standards" to include
Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets.
8. Draft Planning Commission Minutes for November 3, 1993, meeting (includes Findings for
Denial).
9. Planning Commission Staff Report Dated,November 3, 1993.
10. Conceptual Layout of a 10,000 Square Foot Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market Facility.
11. Conceptual Layout of a 50,000 Square Foot Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market Facility.
12. Findings for Denial (Alternative Action)
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
(STAFF' S RECOMMENDATION)
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 :
1. Code Amendment No. 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial
zones subject to conditional use permit approval, will provide
additional opportunities for small vendors to sell their
products in the City of Huntington Beach.
2 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial
zones subject to conditional use permit approval, will not
adversely impact the industrial centers of the City because it
includes locational criteria restricting establishment of
indoor swap meet/flea market uses to properties adjacent to
arterials, which typically are not located at the core of the
industrial centers .
3 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will not adversely
impact the industrial land inventory of the City since it will
restrict the facilities to a temporary use and will allow the
land to revert back to industrial use, if demanded.
4 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial
zones subject to conditional use permit approval, will not
adversely impact the industrial and commercial land inventories
of the City because the code amendment includes provisions
requiring the consideration of proximity to other indoor swap
meets to prevent over concentrations of the use.
5 . Code Amendment No . 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/ flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial
zones subject to conditional use permit approval, will not
adversely impact noise sensitive uses, such as residences,
schools and hospitals, because the code amendment includes
provisions requiring the consideration of proximity to noise
sensitive uses .
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ORDINANCE NO. 3224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 908 THEREOF TO INCLUDE
INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor
Swap Meets/Flea Markets within commercial and industrial zones in the City of Huntington
Beach; and
Allowing Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional sales tax in the City; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element,
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Section 9080, Subpart 1, is
hereby amended-to read as follows:
I. Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market. An occasional, periodic or regularly scheduled
market held within a building where groups of individual vendors offer goods for
sale to the public.
Industrial use. The manufacture, assembly, storage or wholesale distribution of a
product. (3024-12/89)
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SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall become effective 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 18 day of January ,
1994.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
Aiy dministrator Acting of
Community Development
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SECTION 3. 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 18th day of January ,
199.4..
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk orney
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Wia. f3
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator Actinibirector of
Community Development
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Ord. No. 3226
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 the 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 therof held on the loth day of December
19 93 and was again read to said City Council at a regular
meeting therof held on the 18th day of January 1994 , and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of
all the members of said City Council .
AYES: Councilmembers:
Silva Bauer Robitaille, Moulton-PattPrGnn
NOES: Councilmembers:
Winchell, Leipzig, Sullivan
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
s
City Clerk and ex-officifS Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
PROOF%OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
County of Orange )
I am a Citizen of the United States and a PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
resident of the County aforesaid; I am ORDINANCE NO.3224
AN ORDINANCE OF
over the age of eighteen years, and not a THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF
party to or interested -in the below HUNTINGTON BEACH
entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of AMENDING THE
,HUNTINGTON BEACH
the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a ORDINANCE CODE
;BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 908
newspaper of general circulation, printed THEREOF TO
and published in the City of Huntington ; INCLUDEINDOOR
SWAP MEETS/FLEA
Beach, Countyf Orange, State of I MARKETS
og I SYNOPSIS
California, and that attached Notice is a Ordinance No. 3224
l amends the Huntington
true and complete copy as was printed Beach. Ordinance Code,
Section 9080, Subpart 1, to
and published in the Huntington Beach ' read as follows:
I. Indoor Swap Meet/Flea
and Fountain Valley issues of said riodicMarket. An occasional, ed-
riodic or regularly sched-
uled to wit the issue(s) of: - bled market held within a
' building where groups of
individual vendors offer
goods for sale to the pub-
lic.
Industrial use. The manu-
facture, assembly, storage
or wholesale distribution of
a product.(3024-12/89)
January 27, 1994 , This ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after
its adoption.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE
ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-
A'BLE IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE
declare, under enal of er ur , that ADOPTED by the City
p ty p j y Council of'the City of Hun-
the foregoing is true and correct. tenon Beach at regular
meeting held Tuesday,Jan-
t uary 18, 1994:by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmem-
1 bers:Silva, Bauer, Ro-
Executed on January 27 , 1994 bitaille, ;Moulton-
iI Patterson,Leipzig,Sul.
at Costa Mesa, California. livan
NOES: _Councilmem-
bers:Winchell
ABSENT: ,Council
members:None
CITY OF Hil
TINGTON BEACH
Connie Brockway,
City Clerk
�� ��� Published Huntington
Beach-Fountain Valley In-
dependent January 27,
Signature 1994.
014-617
PROOF,OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
County of Orange )
PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE .
1 am a Citizen of the United States and a ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE
F
AN ORDINANCE OF
resident of the County aforesaid' I am HUNTTINGTON INGTON B -
i ` BEACH
MENDING THE
over the age of eighteen years, and not a HUNATINGTON BEACH
party to or interested `in the ' below ORDINANCE CODE
960,
entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of ARTICLE
OFF-STREET
PARKI
the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a AND LANDSCNG,SAPING
AAPING
TOInewspaper of general circulation, printed SWAP UD MEETS/FLEA
R
SWAP MEETS/FLEA
and published in the City of Huntington SYNo SRSETs i
Beach, County of Orange, State of endihance' No. 3ton
Or
the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code Ar-
California, and that attached Notice is a Uses pertaning)tondustrial Parking
Spactrue and complete copy as was printed This ordiRequnance
shall
This ordinance shall take
effect thirty(30) days after
and published in the Huntington Beach its adoption.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE
and Fountain Valley issues of said ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-
ABLE IN THE CITY
newspaper to wit the issue(s) of: CLERK'S OFFICE
ADOPTED by the City
Council of the City of Hun-
tington Beach at'a regular
meeting held Tuesday,Jan-
uary 18, 1994 by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
January 27, 1994 ,1 AYES: Councilmem-
bers: Silva, Bauer, Ro-
bitaille, Moulton-
Patterson,Leipzig,Sul-
livan
NOES: Councilmem-
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that bABSE�NTe1lCouncil-
the foregoing is true and correct. members:None
g g CITY OF HUN-
TINGT,ON BEACH
Connie Brockway,
City Clerk
Executed on January 27 1994 Published Huntington
Beach-Fountain Valley In-
at Costa Mesa, California. dependent. January 27,
1994.
014-616
r•.
Signature
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
County of Orange )
I am a Citizen of the United States and a
resident of the County aforesaid; I am PUBLIC NOTICE
over the age of eighteen years and not a `EGA`NOTICE
, ORDINANCE NO.3226
party to or interested -in the below AN ORDINANCE OF ;
THE CITY OF
entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of HU A GT MENDING
ON
TH DING THACH
E
the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, ORD a HORDININAANCENCEGTON BEACH
CODE
newspaper of general circulation printed ARTICLE DU
i UNCLASSIFIED USES,
and published in the City of Huntington TOINCLUDE
INDOOR SWAP MEETS/-
Beach, County of Orange, State of FLEA MARKETS
SYNOPCalifornia, and that attached Notice is a Ordinance No: 32261
amends the Huntingtony
true and complete copy as was printed Beach Ordinance Code Ar-
ticle 963by adding Sectiohi
9630(l638
and published in the Huntington Beach I regarding
and Section racy
" regarding (a) Temporary
Use (b) Locational Consid-
and Fountain Valley issues of said erations (c) Locational Cri-_
teria (d) Minimum Building)
newspaper to wit the issue(s) of: Size and (e) Miscellaneous
I Requirements Pertaining to
Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets.
c This ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after_
its adoption.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE[
January27 1994 , ORDINANCE IS AVAIL-1
, ABLE IN THE CITY_
CLERK'S OFFICE •
ADOPTED by the City
Council of the City of Hun-
tington Beach at a regular
meeting held Tuesday,Jan-
uary declare, under penalty f perjury, that ,8„199 by the fol
p y o p er� y lowing roll call
vote:
the foregoing is true and correct. AYES: , Bau lmem-
hers: Silva,.Bauer, Ro-
bitaille, Moulton
Patterson
NOES: Councilmem-
bers:Winchell,Leipzig,
Executed on January 27 , 1994 Sullivan
at Costa Mesa, California. ABSENT:. Council-
,members:None
CITY OF HUN-3
!TINGTON BEACH
Connie Brockway,_
',City Clerk
Published. Huntington..">
Beach-Fountain Valley In-
dependent January 27,
1994. ---- --
014-615
Signature
ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 960, OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 9602.2(I) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Use Parking Spaces Required
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i I. Industrial Uses
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(1) Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets 1/100 square feet
(2) Speculative Buildings 11500 Square feet(maximum 10% office area)
(3) Manufacturing, research, 1/500 square feet
assembly, packaging
(4) Wholesaling, warehousing and 1/1000 square feet
distributing space
(5) Outside uses: Storage, wrecking/ 1/5000 square feet,but no less than 5
salvage and lumber yards
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(6) Offices 1/250 square feet ancillary to industrial uses if
square feet exceeds 10 percent of gross floor
area
(7) Mini-storage facilities
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Single story 115000 square feet
Multi story 1/2000 square feet
Plus 2 spaces for any caretaker's unit
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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 day of ,
f� 1993.
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney P--e- I L-1-a3
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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t4ity��A�dmini rator Actin irector of
Community Development
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,,untington Beach Ordinance Code Title 9600--Title 9605.3
Article 960
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING, AND LANDSCAPING
(1169-1 /66, 1239-9/66, 1261-11/66, 1289-2/67, 1340-9/67, 1548-2/70,
1787-10/72, 1811-2/73, 1859-9/73, 1928-9/74, 1967-9/75, 2511-11/81 ,
2537-3/82, 2635-8/83, 2717-9/84, 2780-9/85, 2815-2/86, 2828-5/86,
2947-8/88, 3054-11/90, 3111-7/91 , 3179-3/93)
Sections:
9600 GENERAL PROVISIONS
9600.1 Parking compliance
9600.2 Surplus parking
9600.3 Inoperable motor vehicle
9600.4 Location
9600.5 Expansion of use with nonconforming parking
9601 DESIGN STANDARDS
9601 .1 Public Works requirements
9601 .2 Circulation design
9601 .3 Illumination
9601 .4 Protection
9601 .5 Stall dimensions
9601 .6 Parking structures
9602 NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED
9602. 1 Handicapped parking
9602.2 Non-residential use
9602.3 Residential uses
9603 RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
9603.1 Coastal parking
9603.2 Private garages and carports
9603.3 Turning radius
9603.4 Driveway width
9603.5 Access
9603.6 Open parking
9603.7 Guest parking
9603.8 Enclosed parking
9603.9 Planned residential developments
9603. 10 Distribution and assignment
9603. 11 Screening
9603.12 Driveway air space
9603. 13 Storage space
9604 NON-RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
9604. 1 Designated parking
9604.2 Parking controls
9604.3 Parking location
9604.4 Driveway width
9604.5 Loading space
9604.6 Loading location
9604.7 Loading design
9604.8 Landscape buffer
9605 SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY LOTS
9605.1 Parking lot standards
9605.2 Certificate to operate
9605.3 Failure to comply
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Title 9606--9600.4(b) Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
9606 PARKING REQUIREMENT ALTERNATIVES
9606.1 Joint and mixed uses
9606.2 In lieu fees within the Downtown Specific Plan area
9606.3 Special Permit
9607 SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
9607.1 General provisions
9607.2 Interior landscaping
9607.3 Front and exterior side yards
9607.4 Planter walk areas
9607.5 Irrigation
9607.6 Curbing
9607.7 Landscaping requirement exception
9600 General provisions. Parking facilities, loading and on-site landscaping
shall be provided for new construction and expansions of greater than fifty
(50%) percent of the existing square footage in nonresidential projects in
order to meet the parking demand of all activities on the parcel and improve
the aesthetic quality of the project. The minimum parking requirements for
each particular land use are included in this article. Parking spaces over
and above the minimum number specified by this article may be required by the
body responsible for reviewing the use itself based on the intensity of the
use. Parking requirements for uses not specified shall also be determined by
such body. (3054-11/90)
9600. 1 Parking compliance. A certificate of occupancy for any new use,
structure or premises shall not be issued until all of the required parking
facilities and landscaping for the use have been completed in conformance with
the requirements of this article. (3054-11/90)
9600.2 Surplus parking. Any off-street parking or loading facility which is
permitted but not required, shall comply with all provisions of this article
governing location, design, improvement and operation. (3054-11/90)
9600.3 Inoperable motor vehicle. Any motor vehicle incapable of movement by
its own power and/or not licensed to operate on California streets shall be
stored either in an enclosed building or entirely screened from view.
(3054-11 /90)
9600.4 Location. The parking facilities required by this article shall be on
the same lot or parcel of land as the structure or use they are intended to
serve except in the following cases: (3054-11/90)
(a) An adjacent lot may be used which is in the same person' s possession as
the structure or use. Such possession may be by deed or long term lease,
approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recorded in the Office of
the County Recorder. A copy of the recorded document stipulating the
reservation of the property for parking purposes shall be filed with the
City prior to issuance of a building permit and/or certificate of
occupancy, whichever occurs first. (3054-11 /90)
(b) Required parking provided by means of a parking district or parking
authority is not subject to any location requirements. (2828-5/86,
3054-11 /90)
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Huntington Beach Ordinance Code 9600.5--9601 .2
9600.5 Expansion of use with nonconforming parking. (3054-11/90)
(a) A multi-family residential use with nonconforming parking may be expanded
by adding bedrooms or additional units provided that the expansion comply
with current standards contained in this article. (3054-11 /90)
(b) A single family residence with nonconforming parking may be expanded by
adding bedrooms provided the dwelling complies with current standards
contained in this article. (3054-11/90)
(c) A nonresidential use with nonconforming parking may be expanded less than
fifty (50%) percent of the existing square footage or intensified if
additional parking is provided for the expansion or intensification.
Expansions greater than fifty (50%) percent of the existing square footage
require the site to be in total compliance with the current parking
standards contained in this article. (3054-11 /90)
9601 Design standards. The design and layout of parking areas shall comply
with the following standards: (3054-11/90)
9601 . 1 Public works requirements. Drive locations on arterial highways shall
be located in a manner to coordinate with future median openings and in
accordance with Department of Public Works standards. The paved surface of
driveways and drive entrances shall comply with Department of Public Works
specifications. Parking facilities shall be prepared, graded, and paved to
ensure that all surface waters will drain into a public street, alley, storm
drain, or other drainage system approved by the Department of Public Works.
Aisle ways without adjacent parking shall be a minimum twenty-four (24) feet
in width. (3054-11/90)
9601 .2 Circulation design. All off-street parking spaces shall have access
to a public street or alley, and shall have internal circulation, safe
entrances and exits, drives, and aisles in conformance with City standards.
Every required parking space shall have unobstructed access form an aisle
without moving another vehicle. All parking spaces, except residential
garages and carports for single-family dwellings and duplexes, shall have
forward travel to and from parking facilities when access is to a dedicated
street. Traffic circulation shall be designed so that no vehicle need enter a
public street in order to progress from one aisle to any other aisle within
the same development. (3054-11/90)
Commercial centers which have two hundred (200) parking spaces or more shall
have at least one main entrance designed as depicted on Diagram B.
(3054-11/90)
A minimum three (3) foot by three (3) foot wide maneuvering area shall be
provided at the end of dead-end parking aisles less than 150 feet in length.
A vehicle turnaround space shall be provided at the end of all dead-end
parking aisles which exceed 150 feet in length (measured from the closest
intersecting aisle with complete circulation). The maneuvering area and
turnaround space shall be designed as depicted in Diagram D. Other turnaround
arrangements providing the same maneuverability are subject to approval by the
Director of Community Development. (3054-11 /90)
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9601 .3--9601 .6(a) Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
9601 .3 Illumination. All parking area lighting shall be energy efficient and
designed so as not to produce glare on adjacent residential properties.
Security lighting shall be provided in areas accessible to the public during
nighttime hours and such lighting shall be on a time-clock or photo-sensor
system. (3054-11/90)
9601 .4 Protection. Fences, walls or buildings adjacent to parking areas or
drive aisles shall be protected from vehicle damage, subject to approval by
the Director of Community Development. (3054-11/90)
9601 .5 Stall dimensions. The minimum off-street parking stall dimensions (in
feet) shall be as follows. Striping requirements are depicted in Diagram A.
Directional signs and/or pavement markings shall be provided in any facility
in which one-way traffic is established. (3054-11/90)
Angle Stall Stall Aisle Width**
of Parking Width* Depth 1 way 2 way
0 degrees 9 19 (with 8' 12 20
(Parallel ) striped maneuvering
area between every
2 spaces)
30 degrees 9 19 14 20
45 degrees 9 19 15 20
60 degrees 9 19 20 20
90 degrees 9 19 26 26
Residential 9 19 25 25
Non-residential 9 19 26 26
Compact 8 17 subject to S. 9606.3
(3054-11/90)
* NOTE: A parking space on a site with more than five (5) parking spaces
and which is adjacent to a wall over twelve (12) inches in height shall be
increased in width by three (3) feet. Posts/columns may be permitted
along the side of each space only within three (3) feet of the head and
foot of each stall . (3054-11/90)
** Minimum twenty-four (24) feet when determined by Fire Department to be a
fire lane. (3054-11/90)
9601 .6 Parking Structures. Parking structures above or below grade shall be
subject to approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission
when no other entitlement is required. In addition to design standards all
parking structures shall comply with base district standards as well as the
following requirements: (3054-11 /90)
(a) Transition ramps which are also used as back-up space for parking stalls
shall have a maximum slope of five (5) percent. The maximum slope for
transition ramps with no adjacent parking spaces shall be ten (10)
percent. (3054-11 /90)
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Huntington Beach Ordinance Code 9601 .6(a)--9602.1
A ramp used for ingress and egress to a public street shall have a
transition section at least sixteen (16) ieet long and a maximum slope of
five (5) percent. (3054-11/90)
(b) Parking structures with over three hundred (300) spaces shall provide
secondary circulation ramps and additional ingress and egress if deemed
necessary by a traffic study prepared by a registered traffic engineer.
(3054-11/90)
(c) Parking structures shall be provided with a minimum ten (10) foot wide
perimeter landscape planter at ground level . Parked cars shall be
screened on each level through landscape planters or trellises and/or
decorative screening wall or railings. The Design Review Board shall
approve the landscaping plan. (3054-11 /90)
(d) All parking structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing
or proposed structures and shall be subject to review and approval by the
Design Review Board prior to hearing. The Design Review Board shall
consider the following factors in reviewing a proposal : bulk, scale,
proportion, building materials, colors, signage, architectural features,
and landscaping. (3054-11/90)
(e) All parking structures proposed for conversion to a fee parking
arrangement shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.
(3054-11/90)
9602 Number of spaces required. For the purpose of this section, the square
footage indicated shall mean the gross floor area of the use unless otherwise
indicated. When calculations include any fraction, one (1) full parking space
shall be required for such fractional space. (3054-11/90)
9602. 1 Handicapped parking. As required by the State of California,
handicapped parking shall be provided for all non-residential projects on the
basis of total parking provided on-site as follows: (3054-11/90)
No. of Spaces No. of Handicapped Spaces
1 - 40 1
40 - 80 2
81 - 120 3
121 - 160 4
161 - 300 5
301 - 400 6
401 - 500 7
over 500 1 for each additional
200 spaces provided.
(3054-11 /90)
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9602.2--9602.2 Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
9602.2 Non—residential use. (3054-11/90)
Use Parking spaces required
A. Auto and machinery service garages 1 /200 square feet, but no less
than 5 per business
Auto, boat, trailer sales and 1 /1000 square feet of indoor/
rental agencies; other outdoor outdoor sales and/or display
commercial uses including retail lot area accessible for public
nurseries viewing, but no less than 10; plus
1/300 sq. ft. office area; 1/200
sq. ft. auto service area
B. Bed and breakfast 1 per guest room and 1
owner/manager plus 1 visitor
Boat marina .75 per boat slip
C. Car wash
(1 ) Full—service 10
(2) Self—service 1 .5 per wash stall
(3) With fuel sales 12
Churches, theaters, clubs, lodges, 1 per 35 square feet of public
social halls, auditoriums, funeral assembly area, or 1 per 3 fixed
homes and mortuaries seats (18 inches shall be 1 seat)
whichever is greater
F. Food and beverage establishment/
nightclubs with more than twelve
(12) seats:
(1 ) Separate parcel 1 /60 square feet
(2) Within integrated complex 1/100 square feet
(3) Ancillary dance floors 1/50 square feet of area
devoted to dancing
Furniture and appliance stores 1/500 square feet, excluding areas
used for storage or loading but no
less than 5
H. Hair/nail salons
(1 ) Separate parcel 2.5 per chair or station
(2) Within integrated complex 1/200 square feet
Hospitals 1 .5 per bed
Hotels and motels 1 per unit or bedroom, whichever
is more restrictive, plus 1
employee space per 10 guest rooms ,
plus 2 spaces for any manager' s
unit, plus spaces required for
ancillary uses
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Huntington Beach Ordinance Code 9602.2--9602.2 (continued)
9602.2 Non—residential use. (3054-11/90) (continued)
Use Parking spaces required
I . Industrial uses
(1) Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets 1/100 square feet
(2) Speculative buildings 1/500 square feet (maximum 10%
office area)
(3) Manufacturing, research 1 /500 square feet
assembly, packaging
(4) Wholesaling, warehousing and 1/1000 square feet
distributing space
(5) Outside uses: Storage, wrecking/ 1/5000 square feet, but no
salvage and lumber yards less than 5
(6) Offices 1/250 square feet ancillary to
industrial uses if square feet
C exceeds 10 percent of gross floor
area.
(7) Mini—storage facilities
Single story 1/5000 square feet
Multistory 1/2000 square feet
Plus 2 spaces for any caretaker' s
unit
M. Medical/dental (includes out patient 1/175 square feet
medical/surgery centers)
0. Office uses, general
(1 ) Less than 250,000 square feet 1/250 square feet
j (2) Greater than 250,000 square feet 1/300 square feet
R. Retail uses not otherwise specified, 1 /200 square feet
including department stores, arcades,
gymnasiums and health spas, financial
institutions, food and beverage
establishments with 12 seats or less
S. Schools
(1 ) Preschools, nursery, day care 1 per staff member, plus 1 per
classroom
(2) Elementary, junior high 1 .5 per classroom
(3) High school/college 7 per classroom
(4) Trade schools, music 1/35 square feet of instruction
conservatories, personal area
enrichment services
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9602.2--9602.3 Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
9602.2 Non-residential use. (3054-11/90) (continued)
Use Parking spaces required
Service stations
(1 ) Full serve/repair garage 1/500 square feet, but no less
than 5
(2) Self serve 2 per use
(3) With convenience markets 1/200 square feet of retail space
but no less than 8
(4) With car wash 12
Single room occupancy/ One half (0.5) space per unit if
Living units project is within two thousand
(2,000) feet of a public bus stop.
One (1 .0) space per unit if
project is not within two thousand
(2,000) feet of a public bus stop.
One (1 .0) space for each resident
staff member.
One-half (0.5) space for all
remaining personnel .
Stables 1 per 3 corrals plus 1 horse
trailer space for each 10 corrals
plus 2 for caretaker' s unit
T. Tennis/racquetball courts, 3 per court or alley lane
bowling alleys
(3054-11 /90, 3111-7/91 )
9602.3 Residential uses. (3054-11/90, 3179-3/93)
Use Parking Spaces Required
(1 ) Single-unit dwellings
New construction
0-4 bedrooms 2 enclosed and 2 open
5+ bedrooms 3 enclosed and 3 open
(open spaces may be behind any
required spaces.)
Existing
0-4 bedrooms 2 enclosed and 2 open
5+ bedrooms 2 enclosed and 3 open
(open spaces may be behind any
required spaces and/or on street
adjacent to the property so long
as the on street parking is not
reserved in any way for residents
and/or guests but is available to
the general public on a
first-come, first-served basis.)
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Huntington Beach Ordinance Code 9602.3(continued)--9603.1
9602.3 Residential uses. (3054-11/90) (Continued)
Use Parking Spaces Required
In the Oldtown and Townlot 2 spaces for dwelling units with
Districts up to 3 bedrooms, and 1 space for
each additional bedroom
2 spaces per unit must be enclosed
in a garage, and remainder may be
open, unenclosed and designed to
be behind the garage space
One (1 ) additional space per
dwelling when no on-street parking
is allowed; may be behind required
spaces. No on-street parking
shall be reserved in any way for
residents and/or guests but shall
be available to the general public
on a first-come, first-serve
basis. (3179-3/93)
(2) Multi-family
bachelor/one bedroom 1 space
two bedrooms 2 spaces
three + bedrooms 2.5 spaces
guest .5 space per unit
1 space per unit must be enclosed
(3) Senior
studio/one bedroom 1 space
2 bedrooms 1 .5 spaces (2828-5/86)
1 space per unit must be covered
(4) Mobilehome 2 spaces
1 shall be covered, the other may
be behind the first
guest 1 per 3 mobilehomes
(5) Rooming house 1 space per guest room plus 1
space per owner/manager plus 1
space per each 10 guest rooms
(3054-11/90)
9603 Residential parking. Residential parking shall comply with the
following requirements as well as any additional provisions contained in the
regulations of the individual district. (3054-11 /90)
9603. 1 Coastal parking. Each dwelling unit located in the Coastal Zone shall
have a minimum of two (2) on-site parking spaces. If the total coastal
parking requirements exceeds the total minimum parking as required by this
Article, the additional required parking spaces may be in tandem with enclosed
spaces provided the tandem space is assigned to an enclosed space and complies
with the required turning radius. (3054-11 /90)
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9603.2--9603. 10 Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
9603.2 Private garages and carports. All required private garages and
carports , permitted as accessory structures under applicable provisions of
this code, shall be constructed at the same time as the main building.
(3054-11 /90)
9603.3 Turning radius. The minimum turning radius for any garage, carport or
open parking space, entered directly from an alley or drive, shall be
twenty—five (25) feet as measured to the opposite side of the alley or drive.
(3054-11/90)
9603.4 Driveway width. All private driveways or driveway easements shall
meet the following minimum driveway width requirements: (3054-11/90)
Length of Drive Requirement
150 feet or less Ten (10) feet clear width for
single family dwellings
Twenty (20) feet clear width for
multi—family dwellings
Greater than 150 feet Twenty (20) feet clear width
Exception: when designated as fire lane, all Fire Department requirements
shall apply. (3054-11/90)
9603.5 Access. When a lot abuts an arterial highway and a local street,
access to on—site parking shall be from the local street. When a lot abuts an
alley, access shall be from the alley unless a different access is approved by
the Planning Commission. When a lot abuts two (2) arterial highways or two
(2) local streets, access shall be subject to the approval of the Director of
Public Works. (3054-11/90)
9603.6 Open parking. No open parking spaces shall be permitted in any
required setback adjacent to a public street except as provided in Article
911 . (3054-11/90)
9603.7 Guest parking. All guest parking shall be fully accessible and
designated as such. (3054-11/90)
9603.8 Enclosed parking. Any parking space in the front 50 feet of a lot
that has ingress or egress directly from a street shall be in a fully enclosed
building equipped with a door to provide for its complete enclosure.
(3054-11 /90)
9603.9 Planned residential developments . In a planned residential
development where a garage is constructed a minimum of twenty (20) feet from
the curb, the driveway in front of the garage may be used to satisfy one of
the required uncovered spaces. No more than fifty (50%) percent of driveway
spaces may be credited toward this requirement. (3054-11/90)
9603. 10 Distribution and assignment. Required parking spaces shall be
distributed throughout a planned residential development at convenient
locations to serve both residents and guests . Each dwelling unit shall have
assigned covered parking within a walking distance of two hundred (200) feet.
(3054-11/90)
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Huntington Beach Ordinance Code 9603.11--9605
9603.11 Screening. All required parking spaces or areas , open or enclosed,
shall be screened on a horizontal plane. (3054-11/90)
9603.12 Driveway air space. The air space above all driveways which exceed
150 feet in length shall remain open to the sky, except that eaves or roof
overhangs with a maximum four (4) foot projection may be permitted above a
height of fourteen (14) feet. (3054-11/90)
9603.13 Storage space. When a required residential covered space is located
in carport or parking structure, 100 cubic feet of enclosed storage space
shall be provided in the space. (3054-11 /90)
9604 Nonresidential parking and loading. Nonresidential parking and loading
shall comply with the following requirements as well as any additional
provisions contained in the individual district. (3054-11/90)
9604.1 Designated parking. Parking spaces within an integrated
non-residential complex shall not be designated for exclusive use of any
individual tenant except as authorized by a parking management plan approved
by the Director of Community Development. (3054-11/90)
9604.2 Parking controls. Parking controls, such as gates or booths, and/or
collection of fees may be permitted when authorized by a conditional use
permit approved by the Planning Commission. (3054-11/90)
9604.3 Parking location. Any yard area not facing a street may be used
solely for automobile parking provided such use is not in conflict with other
code specifications. (3054-11/90)
9604.4 Driveway width. The minimum width for driveways providing access to
the rear of a structure shall be twenty-five (25) feet. (3054-11/90)
9604.5 Loading space. One loading space (minimum fourteen (14) feet in
width, twenty (20) feet in length, and fourteen (14) feet in height) for each
20,000 square feet or fraction thereof, of gross floor area; however, not more
than three (3) such spaces shall be required for buildings exceeding 60,000
square feet. (3054-11/09)
9604.6 Loading location. Truck or rail loading, dock facilities, and the
doors for such facilities shall not face or be located within forty-five (45)
feet of property zoned or general planned residential . (3054-11 /90)
9604.7 Loading design. Any loading facility shall be designed and located so
that vehicles need not extend onto the public sidewalks, streets or alleys,
during loading activities. (3054-11/90)
9604.8 Landscape buffer. Where the side or rear yard of a parcel is used for
loading activities and abuts property zoned or general planned for residential
uses, a landscaped buffer along the property line shall be provided. A
Landscaping Plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of
Community Development. (3054-11/90)
9605 Seasonal and temporary parking lots. Seasonal and temporary parking
lots may be permitted subject to the approval of a Use permit by the Zoning
Administrator and in compliance with the following: (3054-11 /90)
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9605(a)--9605. 1 (f) Huntington Beach Ordinance Code
(a) Seasonal parking lots may operate only from Memorial Day through the third
weekend in September and must be located within one thousand (1 ,000) yards
of the mean high tide line of the Pacific Ocean. (3054-11/90)
(b) Temporary and seasonal commercial parking lots may be permitted for a
maximum of five (5) years. (3054-11/90)
9605.1 Parking lot standards. The design and layout of seasonal and
temporary parking lots shall comply with this article, Fire Department
requirements, and the following standards: (3054-11/90)
(a) Paving shall be two (2) inches of asphalt over compacted native soil , or
as approved by the Department of Community Development; except seasonal
parking lots shall be surfaced to meet minimum specifications for support
of vehicles and to provide dust control as required by the Zoning
Administrator. (3054-11 /90)
(b) Boundaries of such lots shall be marked off and secured by chain or cable,
with posts a minimum of three (3) feet in height, solidly built. At a
minimum, posts shall consist of 4" x 4" wood or equivalent metal posts a
minimum of one and one-half inches in diameter securely set in the ground
and placed eight (8) feet on center. The posts shall be connected with at
least one (1 ) strand of one-half (1/2) inch cable or chain securely
fastened to each post. An opening shall be provided to accommodate
vehicle access during business hours. Seasonal lots shall be secured to
prevent overnight parking between the closing hour on one (1 ) business day
and the opening hour the following business day. (3054-11/90)
(c) Temporary parking lots shall have landscaped planters with an inside
dimension of three (3) feet along street side property lines excluding
driveways. Landscaping shall be protected from vehicle and pedestrian
damage by wheel bumpers (asphalt, concrete, or wood) , or asphalt or
concrete curbs, or any other design that will provide adequate protection,
approved by Zoning Administrator. All landscaped areas shall be equipped
with an underground, electrically automated sprinkler systems. All
required landscaping shall be approved by the Department of Public Works
pursuant to standard plans and specifications. (3054-11/90)
Seasonal parking lots are exempt from landscaping requirements.
(3054-11 /90)
(d) Directional and informational signs shall be displayed on-site to identify
the entrance(s) , fees, and hours of operation. Such signs shall be
located at the entrance entering the parking lot and shall not exceed
twelve (12) square feet and shall be six (6) feet high. Signs for
seasonal parking lots shall be removed from the site each season no later
than the third weekend in September. (3054-11/90)
(e) Automatic entry devices or fee collection points shall be set back a
minimum of twenty (20) feet from the public right-of-way, or at a distance
recommended by the Department of Public Works and approved by the Zoning
Administrator. (3054-11 /90)
(f) An attendant shall be on duty at all times during business hours of
seasonal parking lots. (3054-11/90)
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Commercial Center Main Entrance
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200 Spaces (Public Works Standard
DIAGRAM A Striping Requirements Driveway Plan No.211A & B)
PROPERTY MIN. LANDSCAPEAREA 10' INSIDE CURB
LINE FACE
CURB
20" MIN. HT.
SIDEWALK GRADE BUMPER
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Required Landscape
Planter and Berming
PROPERTY LANDSCAPE AREA 6' MINj INSIDE WALL
LINE T _ FACE 32" MIN. HT.
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BUMPER
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sidewalk ground cover/ 2' - 6" overhang allowance
turf 11 ground cover
curb parking
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2' - 6" overhang allowance
ground cover
curb
packing
ground cover/turf
sidewalk
NOTE. Turf shall not be installed on
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ORDINANCE NO. ,=
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 963, UNCLASSIFIED USES,
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea
Markets in the commercial and industrial zones; and
Allowance of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets will provide alternative business
opportunities for small new retail and merchandise businesses, will provide additional sales and
employment opportunities and will generate additional retail sales tax in the city; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
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NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code Article 963 is hereby amended by
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I. *Indoor swap meets/flea markets
SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code,Article 963, is hereby amended
by adding Section 9638, which reads as follows:
9638 Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets. The establishment and operation of
occasional, periodic or regularly scheduled markets held within a building where groups
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of individual vendors offer goods for sale to the public shall be subject to the following
provisions:
(a) Temporary Use. Indoor swap meet/fleamarket uses shall be permitted as
temporary uses only and shall not be approved for a period of more than five (5)
years. One year extensions of time may be granted after public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
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(b) Locational Considerations: The Planning Commission shall consider the
following issues when evaluating a proposed conditional use permit:
(1) The site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
(2) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
(3) The site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid over
concentration of facilities.
(4) The site's proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials.
(c) Locational Criteria.
(1) Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall only be allowed on property
located adjacent to arterial streeets.
(d) Minimum Building Size.
(1) Minimum building gross floor area shall be ten thousand(10,000) square
feet.
(e) Miscellaneous Requirements.
(1) AncillM Uses. Ancillary uses may be permitted as included on the
approved site plan. Such uses shall be included as part of the initial
conditional use permit request or shall be subject to new entitlement if
proposed after the initial application has been filed.
(2) Signs. Individual vendors shall not be permitted any outdoor signs,
including temporary signs. Signs shall comply with the standards outlined
in this code.
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SECTION 3. 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 day of ,
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Mayor
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
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Community Development
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PLANNING DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 93-13
1. Name of Proponent: CB Commercial
Address: 2400 East Katella Avenue
7th Floor
Anaheim, CA 92806-5938
Phone Number: (714) 939-2126
2. Date Checklist Submitted for Review: September 8, 1992
3. Concurrent Entitlement(s): Code Amendment No. 93-3
4. Project Location: Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts
City-wide.
5. Project Description: Request to amend Articles 963: "Unclassified
Uses" and 960: "Parking and Landscaping" of the Huntington Beach
Ordinance Code to allow for indoor swap meets/flea markets in the
non-residential zoning districts of the City subject to conditional
use permit approval by the Planning Commission and to establish a
parking requirement of 1 space/100 square feet of gross floor area
for indoor swap meet uses.
The project consists solely of the code amendment which will
establish a means for processing and approving indoor swap meet/flea
market uses in the non-residential zones. These uses are currently
only allowed in the commercial zones. Establishment in
non-commercial zones is currently not addressed in the Huntington
Beach Zoning Code and therefore is considered "prohibited." No
development is proposed at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of answers are included after each subsection.)
Yes Maybe NQ
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures? _ X
Discussion (a,b,c,e): The proposed project will provide a procedure for permitting indoor swap meets/flea
markets within the industrially and commercially zoned areas in the City. Although the code amendment in
itself does not consist of any development, it will allow for subsequent development projects which may
result in some project specific earth impacts. However, due to the nature of these types of retail projects
it is anticipated these projects will pri,narily involve the refurbishing of existing industrial or
commercial structures to accommodate the proposed swap meet/flea market uses and will generate only minor
changes in geologic substructures, soils displacement and overcovering, topographical modifications and
erosion impacts. However, should any indoor swap meet/flea market project be proposed which may result in
significant earth impacts, the development will be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval and
environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, impacts
associated with specific characteristics of indoor swap meet/flea market proposals will be addressed through
the entitlement process. No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
N. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? J _ X
Discussion: Please refer to la discussion.
C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features?
Discussion: Please refer to la discussion.
d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to la discussion.
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to la discussion.
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition
or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean
or any bay, inlet or lake? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to la discussion.
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides,
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Discussion: Although the code amendment in itself does not consist of any development, it will allow for
subsequent high intensity commercial uses in the commercial and industrial zones in the City. Some of the
commercially and industrially zoned property is located within the vicinity of the Alquist-Priolo Special
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Studies Hazard Zone, peat and organic soils and expansive soils areas. Construction or occupancy of
structures located in these areas may expose occupants to geologic hazards. However, the risk associated
with these geologic conditions are site specific. Subsequent development of any indoor swap meet project
will be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval and environmental review and will be required to comply
with all building and safety codes. No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
z. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? _ _ X
Discussion: The proposed code will establish a procedure for allowing the development of indoor indoor swap
meet within the industrial and commercial zones in the City. Subsequent commercial development will
contribute to the generation of pollutant emissions from vehicles used by venders and customers of the site
as well as emissions associated with off—site power generation facilities. Air emissions are predominantly
generated by vehicular traffic. Commercial development of this nature is generally high intensity during
peak hours of operation and therefore, is anticipated to result in more intense traffic activity than would
occur with typical industrial or retail commercial development. General industrial and commercial projects
generate an average of approximately 52 trips/acre and 560 trips/acre respectively. (Based upon an average
09 ITE trip generation factors for industrial and commercial uses). Trip generation rates for indoor swap
asaets/flea market uses have not been tracked by ITE and, therefore, are unavailable. However, it is
anticipated that trip generations would be similar to commercial shopping center generation rates which are
based on a per square foot factor scaled to shopping center size.
Since there is no way to accurately project the number and size of indoor swap meets/flea markets which
would be constructed or operated, there is no means to project traffic impact associated with the code
amendment. However, the impacts are anticipated to be of a location specific nature. Specific development
projects will be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval and environmental review through which
individual projects cumulative and project specific air quality impacts will be addressed; therefore, no
significant adverse impact is anticipated.
b. The creation of objectionable odors? _ _ X
Discussion (b,c): The proposed code amendment will not allow any uses which will generate any objectionable
odors or result in any alterations to climatic conditions. However, the proposed code provisions will allow
for commercial uses in industrial zones and may expose occupants to objectionable odors from adjacent
industrial uses. Odor impacts to subsequently constructed indoor swap meet uses will occur on a project
specific basis. Applications for indoor swap meet projects will be required to submit a copy of an AQMD
survey of potential environmental emitters for the area which will be analyzed and addressed through the
Conditional Use Permit and environmental review process for the specific project. No significant adverse
impact is anticipated.
C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 2b discussion.
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or
fresh waters? X
Discussion (a—b): The proposed project will provide a procedure for permitting indoor swap meet projects
within the industrially and commercially zoned areas in the City. Although the code amendment in itself
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does not consist of any development, it will allow for subsequent development projects which may result
some project specific run-off or drainage impacts. Should a indoor swap meet project be proposed which
result in significant adverse drainage or runoff impacts, the project's impacts will be addressed through
the entitlement (CUP) process. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 3a discussion.
C. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? — X
Discussion: Some areas which are located in the industrial and commercial zones are also located within the
floodplain. Development of new indoor swap meets constructed in these areas will be subject to compliance
with Federal Flood Insurance Standards. No significant adverse flood related impacts are anticipated.
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 3a discussion.
Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including
but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 3a discussion.
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment does not contain any provisions which will adversely impact
groundwaters. Should any subsequent indoor swap meet project propose activities which may impact
groundwaters, it will be subject to analysis and mitigation through the Conditional Use Permit and
environmental review process. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals,
or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? _ — X
Discussion: Please refer to 3f discussion.
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water
supplies? _ _ X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment may permit the introduction of commercial facilities in areas not
originally anticipated in the City's General Plan and may result in a substantial increase in water usage if
a significant number of indoor swap meets are subsequently constructed. There is no way to determine the
number of indoor swap meets which will ultimately develop. However, subsequent projects will be subject to
Conditional Use Permit and environmental review. Any project specific water impacts will be addressed at
that time. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
i . Exposure of people or property to water' related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 3c discussion.
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4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? - _X —
Discussion: Generally, sites located within the industrial and commercial zones are primarily developed and
do not contain any rare or unique plant or animal resources. However, should an indoor swap meet be
proposed in an area occupied by plant or animal species or other biological resources the proposal will be
subject to Conditional Use Permit approval as well as compliance with environmental processing pursuant to
CEQA. No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
b. Reduction of the numbers of any mature, unique, rare or endangered species of plants? _ X _
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
Introduction f new eci s of plants into an area or in a barrier to the normal
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replenishment of existing species? — X _
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
d. Reduction in acreage of an agricultural crop? _ X
Discussion: One of the industrially zoned areas, located at the northwest corner of Bolsa Avenue and
-pringdale Street, is currently used for agricultural strawberry production. Subsequent development of this
site will result in the elimination of agricultural uses. However, should a project be proposed for this
area, impacts to agricultural uses will be addressed through the entitlement (CUP) and environmental process
for the specific process.
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land
animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? _ X _
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? X _
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
C. Introduction of new ,
species of animals into an area or result in a barrier to the
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migration or movement of animals? X
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? — X
Discussion: Please refer to 4a discussion.
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6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ _ X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment will allow for indoor swap meets/flea markets which may have some
outdoor uses and generate additional noise. However, the use will only be allowed in the commercial and
industrial zones which generally are not noise sensitive areas. Some of these areas to adjoin residential
areas or other noise sensitive uses but the noise impacts to these areas will be location specific and be
based upon the types and times of activities proposed as part of the project. Should any proposal involve
substantial noise impacts, the noise impacts will be analyzed and mitigated through the environmental review
process for the specific project. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 6a discussion.
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? _ X
Discussion: The proposed code provisions will restrict indoor swap meets to industrial and commercial
zones. These areas are primarily developed and have a large amount of ambient night lighting due to
industrial lighting, parking lot lights, arterial street lighting, illuminated commercial signage and
commercial lighting in the area. Due to the intensity of existing light in the areas, combined with the
amount of light typically associated with commercial uses, increases in the ambient lighting of the city is
not anticipated to be significant.
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned
land use of an area? X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment will allow for the introduction of commercial development in the
industrial and commercial zones. The code will only allow for construction and operation of indoor swap
meet projects subject to Conditional Use Permit approval . Compatibility with surrounding uses will be
project specific and will be addressed through the Conditional Use Permit process.
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? _ _ X
Discussion: The proposed code will allow for construction and operation of indoor swap meets in the
industrial and commercial zones in the city. It is anticipated that power and natural resource usage
generated by development under the proposed code will not be substantially different from typical industrial
and commercial uses and can be offset by implementation of standard conditions of approval requiring
compliance with Title 24 conservation measures. However, impacts will largely be determined by the size of
specific projects and cannot be determined at this time. Specific projects will be subject to the
entitlement (CUP) process. Should any project be proposed which will result in a substantial increase in
the usage of natural resources, the project will be subject to additional environmental review and analysis
of measures to mitigate resource usage impacts. No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
b. Substantial depletion of any non-renewable natural resource? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 9a discussion.
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Maybe N_
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to oil , pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or
upset conditions? — — X
Discussion: The proposed code provides a procedure for permitting indoor swap meets in the city. Neither
the process nor the projects are anticipated to generate a risk of explosion or release of hazardous
ubstances. No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 10a discussion.
11 . Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of
the human population of an area? — — X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment is not anticipated to generate any significant population or
housing growth in the city.
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? — _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 11 discussion.
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? _ X
Discussion: The code amendment establishes a procedure for permitting indoor swap meets in the commercial
and industrial zones. Construction and operation of such uses will result in an increase in traffic and may
impact circulation in the project area. However, the number of trips as well as the resulting circulation
impacts are dependent upon the size, location and design of a specific project. Project specific impacts
will be addressed through the entitlement (CUP) process for each project. No significant adverse impacts
are anticipated to result from the proposed code amendment.
b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new off—site parking? _ _ X
Discussion: The Code Amendment also includes the establishment of a 1 space/100 square foot gross floor
area parking requirement for indoor swap meet/flea market uses. Therefore, any subsequent facility will be
required to provide the level of parking on—site to accommodate vendors and customers. No significant
adverse impact is anticipated.
C. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? — — X
Discussion: Please refer to 13a discussion.
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 13a discussion.
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yes
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? _ X
Discussion: The code does not propose any activities which would alter waterborne, rail or air traffic.
Should a specific development be proposed which would result in any of the aforementioned impacts, the
impacts shall be addressed through the entitlement process for the subject project.
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 13a discussion.
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered governmental services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection? — X
Discussion: The code amendment establishes a procedure for permitting indoor indoor swap meets in the
commercial and industrial zones of the City. Construction and operation of such facilities may require
modifications in fire, police services, public maintenance or other government services. However, the
degree to which these modifications will be required is dependent on the size, location and design of a
specific project; project specific impacts will be addressed through the entitlement process for each
project. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated to result from the proposed code amendment.
b. Police protection? — X
Discussion: Please refer to 14a discussion.
C. Schools? _ — X
Discussion: The code amendment will allow for indoor swap meets on commercial and industrial property and
will not generate the need for any additional school facilities or educational services. No significant
adverse school impacts are anticipated.
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _ — X
Discussion: The code amendment will allow for indoor swap meets on commercial and industrial property and
will not generate the need for any additional recreational facilities. No significant adverse school
impacts are anticipated.
Discussion: No significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 14a discussion.
f. Other governmental services? — _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 14a discussion.
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? — — X
Discussion: Please refer to 9a discussion.
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Maybe N,
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sourcl of energy, or require the
development of sources of energy? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 9a discussion.
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations
to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? i _ X
Discussion: The code amendment establishes a procedure for permitting indoor indoor swap meets in the
commercial and industrial zones of the City. Construction and operation of such facilities may require
modifications in utility systems. However, the degree to which these modifications will be required is
dependent on the size, location and design of a specific project; project specific impacts will be addressed
through the entitlement process for each project. No significant adverse impacts are anticipated to result
from the proposed code amendment.
b. Communication systems?
Discussion: Please refer to 16a discussion.
C. Water? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 16a discussion.
d. Sewer or septic tanks? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 16a discussion.
e. Storm water drainage? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 16a discussion.
f. Solid waste and disposal? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 16a discussion.
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? _ X
Discussion: The proposed code amendment provisions for permitting indoor swap meets in the industrial zone
and may potentially expose occupants to industrial processing hazards (such as chemical storage/spillage
hazards).
However, as indicated in the discussion under item 8 on page 6, approval of the project is contingent on the
finding that the swap meet will be compitable with land uses in the vicinity of the subject site and
therefore will not expose swap meet vendors or customers to a greater risk of exposure to noxious conditions
than would be found in any retail center. (See finding #4). No significant adverse impact is anticipated.
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b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 17a discussion.
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site
open to public view? i X
Discussion: The visual impacts of subsequent indoor swap meet development will be analyzed on a case by
case basis through the entitlement and environmental review process. No significant adverse aesthetic
impacts are anticipated.
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities? _ X
Discussion: The code amendment will allow for indoor swap meets within the commercial and industrial sites
and does not include areas zoned for recreational uses. No significant adverse impact to the quantity or
quality of recreational facilities is anticipated.
20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site? _ _ X
Discussion: Some of the industrially and commercially zoned property is located in the vicinity of
identified historical and cultural resources. Subsequent development of these sites may adversely impact
cultural resources in the city. However, indoor swap meet projects will be subject to entitlement
processing. In addition, projects in the vicinity of these sites will be subject to cultural resourc(
impact analysis. No significant adverse cultural resource impacts are anticipated.
b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric
or historic building, structure, or object? X
Discussion: Please refer to 20a discussion.
C. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values? _ _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 20a discussion.
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential
impact area? X
Discussion: Please refer to 20a discussion.
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, sub—
stantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory? _ X
Discussion: Please refer to 4 (a—d), 5 (a—d) and 20 (a—d) discussions.
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b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.) _ _ >
C. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively consid-
erable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on
each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts
on the environment is significant.) _ _ X
d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly? _ _ X
DETERMINATION
O:i the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached
sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL
DE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL _
IMPACT REPORT is required.
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Date Si gnati7re
kevised: March, 1990 For: City of Huntington Beach
Community Development Department
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Responses to Comments
Negative Declaration No. 93-13
I. INTRODUCTION
This document serves as the Response to Comments on the Negative Declaration
No. 93-13. This document contains all information available in the public record
related to the Negative Declaration as of Wednesday, October 6, 1993 and
responds to comments in accordance with Section 15088 of the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) Guidelines.
This document contains six sections. In addition to this Introduction, these
sections are Public Participation and Review, Comments, Responses to
Comments, Errata to Negative Declaration No. 93-13 and Appendix.
The Public Participation section outlines the methods the City of Huntington
Beach has used to provide public review and solicit input on the Negative
Declaration. The Comments section contains those written comments received
from agencies, groups, organizations, and individuals as of Wednesday, October
6, 1993. The Response to Comments section contains individual responses to
each comment. The Errata to the Negative Declaration is provided to show
corrections of errors and inconsistencies in the Draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
It is the intent of the City of Huntington Beach to include this document in the
official public record related to the Negative Declaration. Based on the
information contained in the public record the decision makers will be provided
with an accurate and complete record of all information related to the
environmental consequences of the project.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND REVIEW
The City of Huntington Beach notified all responsible and interested agencies and
interested groups, organizations, and individuals that a Negative Declaration had
been prepared for the proposed project. The City also used several methods to
solicit input during the review period for the preparation of the Negative
Declaration. The following is a list of actions taken during the preparation,
distribution, and review of the Negative Declaration.
1. An official twenty-one (21) day public review period for the Negative
Declaration was established by the City. It began on Thursday, September
16, 1993 and ended on Wednesday, October 6, 1993. Public comment
letters were accepted by the City of Huntington Beach through Wednesday,
October 6, 1993.
2. Notice of the Negative Declaration was published in the Huntington Beach
Independent on Thursday, September 16, 1993. Upon request, copies of the
document were distributed to agencies, groups, organizations, and
individuals.
3. A copy of the cover letter and the distribution list is available for review and
inspection at the City of Huntington Beach, Planning Department, 2000
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648.
1II. COMMENTS
Copies of all written comments received as of Wednesday, September 16, 1993
are contained in appendix A of this document. All comments have been
numbered and are listed on the following pages. All comments from letters
received have been retyped verbatim in a comment-response format for clarity.
Responses to Comments for each comment which raised an environmental issue
are contained in this document.
IV. RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
The Negative Declaration No. 93-13 was distributed to responsible agencies,
interested groups, organizations, and individuals. The report was made available
for public review and comment for a period of twenty-one days. The public
review period for the Negative Declaration established by the City commenced on
September 16, 1993.
Copies of all documents received as of October 6, 1993 are contained in appendix
A of this report. Comments have been numbered with responses correspondingly
numbered. Responses are presented for each comment which raised a significant
environmental issue.
Several comments to not address the completeness or adequacy of the Negative
Declaration, do not raise significant environmental issues, or request additional
information. A substantive response to such comments is not appropriate within
the context of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). Such
comments are responded to with a "comment acknowledged" reference. This
indicates that the comment will be forwarded to all appropriate decision makers
for their review and consideration.
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Responses to Comments
Negative Declaration No. 93-13
Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market Code Amendment
HBEB-1:
Comment:
The City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board has received and reviewed the above
referenced project. This project consists of a request to amend Articles 963 & 960...to
allow for indoor swap meets/flea markets in non-residential zoning districts.
Response:
The comment consists of a description of the proposed code amendment for project
identification purposes; no further written response is necessary.
HBBEB-2:
Comment:
The Environmental Board does not concur that the Negative Declaration, as written, is
appropriate for this project. In addition to the areas of concern addressed in the ND, the
Board feels that the following issues need to be addressed further and clarified:
Response:
The comment is acknowledged and will be forwarded to the appropriate decision makers
for consideration prior to action on the proposed code amendment. Please refer to
HBEB-3 through HBEB-I I Responses below.
HBEB-3:
Comment:
Cover sheet, Item 5 regarding parking: the board does not know if"1 space/100 square
feet" is an appropriate measure and should be further clarified.
Response:
The proposed parking ratio is part of the code amendment. The adequacy of the proposed
parking requirement is a planning issue and will be analyzed in further detail in the staff
report. As part of the review process, staff surveyed 21 cities in Orange County to
determine their process for permitting indoor swap meevtlea niarkCL uses alld ihC
operational standards and restrictions that they impose. Staff also contacted several of the
indoor swap meet facilities' operators in the area to find out the range of activities, range
of"stall" sizes, hours of operation and number of vendors that occur at the sites. Staff
found that the minimum stall size for operating facilities was approximately 100 square
feet. Based upon this, it was determined that the parking ratio of 1 space/100 square feet,
when calculated for gross building area(including aisle ways, foyers, larger stall spaces,
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etc.) would be adequate to meet the needs of customers and vendors of the facilities
without adversely impacting surrounding properties.
HBEB-4:
Comment:
Item 2, Air, Discussion Paragraph two: Since there are several swap/flea market in the
local vicinity of Huntington Beach, a study should be made to estimate the projected
traffic impact associated with the code amendment. The "No" should be changed to read
"Yes."
Response:
The City has surveyed 21 cities in Orange County to determine their process for
permitting indoor swap meet/flea market uses and the operational standards and
restrictions that they impose. Staff has also contacted several of the indoor swap meet
facilities' operators in the area to find out the range of activities, hours of operation and
number of vendors (including stall sizes)that occur at the sites. Staff also looked for
consistency in building size and location to determine what the typical character of
"indoor swap meets" or "flea markets" in Orange County. The survey revealed that the
sites varied greatly on all of the above parameters and that there was no "typical" indoor
swap meet or flea market. As such, since there is no reasonable manner for projecting the
components of a "typical" indoor swap meet or flea market and the traffic related impacts
are project specific, in that they will be dictated by such aspects as location, size, hours of
operation and mix of uses, a traffic impact study was determined to be unnecessary for
the swap meet code amendment.
As previously mentioned, the Code Amendment does not constitute any development.
Should any subsequent development be proposed, the environmental impacts, including
the traffic and air quality impacts, associated with the project will be analyzed at that
time.
HBEB-5:
Comment-
Item 3, Water, Paragraph h: The response should be changed to read "Maybe", as noted
in the discussion second line "may result in a substantial increase in water usage if...".
The above amendment has been made in the Errata; please refer to HBEB-5 Response of
the Errata. The discussion for the section has been expanded to explain that the proposed
code amendment only provides a means for permitting indoor swap meet/flea market uses
in the City and does not constitute any development. Therefore, the code amendment in
itself will not result in any measurable increase in water use in the City. Should the code
amendment be approved, subsequent prroiects may be proposed which due to their size,
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location, mix of uses, etc., may result in substantial water usage. However, these
subsequent projects will be subject to environmental review and mitigation, if warranted.
The discussion also explains that although there is no method for projecting the number
of indoor swap meets/flea markets that will be created as a result of this amendment, it is
speculated that the number of facilities will be minimal. In effect, the amendment only
creates a mean for establishing indoor swap meet uses in the industrial zones of the City,
since the current code would allow for such uses (as multi-tenant commercial facilities)
within the commercial zones of the City subject to Use Permit approval by the Zoning
Administrator and none have been established to date.
The changes to the discussion section do not alter the overall conclusions of the analysis
of the environmental document. Staff maintains that all impacts associated with the
proposed code amendment will be negligible.
HBEB-6:
Comment:
Item 5,Noise, Paragraph a: The response should be changed to read "Maybe", as noted
in the discussion first line "may have some outdoor uses and generate additional noise."
Response:
The code amendment only provides a mean for permitting indoor swap meet/flea market
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uses in the City and does not constitute any development. Should the code amendment
be approved, subsequent 12rgiects may be proposed which due to their size, location, mix
of uses, etc., may result in noise impacts. As stated in the discussion under the subject
section of the checklist, these impacts are project specific and will be addressed through
the environmental review process for each individual project. The section also goes on to
explain that the proposed code amendment will only allow the uses in commercial and
industrial zones which typically do not contain concentrations of noise sensitive uses.
Staff maintains that the code amendment in itself will not result in any measurable
increase in noise in the City and that the "No" response is appropriate.
HBEB-7:
Comment:
Item 9, Natural Resources response should be changed to read "Maybe" since "impacts
will largely be determined by the size of specific projects and cannot be determined at
this time".
Response:
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The above statement has been taken out of context. The section goes on to explain that
the proposed code amendment only provides a mean for permitting indoor swap meet/flea
jmarket uses in the City and does not constitute any development. Should the code
amendment be approved, subsequent 1r jects may be proposed which due to their size, or
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mix of uses, etc., may result in impacts to natural resources. However, these impacts are
project specific and will be addressed through the environmental review process for each
individual project.
Staff maintains that the code amendment in itself will not result in any measurable
increase in natural resource use in the City. Although there is no method for projecting
the number of indoor swap meets/flea markets that will be created as a result of this
amendment, it is speculated that the number of facilities will be minimal. In effect, the
amendment only creates a mean for establishing indoor swap meet uses in the industrial
zones of the City, since the current code would allow for such uses (as multi-tenant
conumerciz" facilities) within the commercial zones of the City subject to Use Permit
approval by the Zoning Administrator and none have been established to date. Staff,
therefore, maintains that the "No" response is appropriate.
HBEB-g:
Comment:
Item 13, Transportation responses a., b. & f should be changed to read "Yes" since each
project, as addressed, will have an increase in additional vehicular movement,parking
requirements, and traffic hazards.
Response:
The discussion under item #13 goes on to explain that the proposed code amendment
only provides a mean for permitting indoor swap meet/flea market uses in the City and
does not constitute any development. The discussion goes on further to explain that
subsequent projects may be proposed which due to their size, location, mix of uses, etc.,
may result in noise impacts. However, these impacts are project specific and will be
addressed through the environmental review process for each individual project.
Staff maintains that the code amendment in itself will not result in any measurable
increase in traffic, circulation or parking impacts in the City. Although there is no
method for projecting the number of indoor swap meets/flea markets that will be created
as a result of this amendment, it is speculated that the number of facilities will be
minimal. In effect, the amendment only creates a mean for establishing indoor swap meet
uses in the industrial zones of the City, since the current code would allow for such uses
(as multi-tenant commercial facilities) within the commercial zones of the City subject to
Use Permit approval by the Zoning Administrator and none have been established to date.
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HBEB-9:
Comment:
Item 19, Cultural Resources, response a. should be changed to read "Maybe" in
accordance with the second sentence "...sites may adversely impact cultural resources...1..
Response d. should be changed to read "Yes" since some churches are in the impact area.
Response:
The above statement has been taken out of context. The proposed code amendment only
provides a mean for permitting indoor swap meet/flea market uses in the City and does
not constitute any development. The section goes on to explain that should the code
amendment be approved, subsequent projects may be proposed which may be located in
the vicinity of archaeological site and therefore may potentially impact cultural resources
in the City. However, the proposed code amendment will not generate any greater
impacts to these sites than present local and state policies permit. Furthermore, any
impacts are project specific and will be addressed through the environmental review
process for each individual project.
Staff maintains that the code amendment in itself will not result in any measurable
impacts to cultural resources in the City. Although there are many churches in the City, it
is not anticipated that the code amendment will result in any direct impacts to existing
church facilities or the establishment of church facilities in the City. No evidence has
been submitted which would cause staff to expect that the establishment of indoor swap
meets as a use would have any detrimental impact to church facilities throughout the
City. Furthermore, although there is no method for projecting the number of indoor swap
meets/flea markets that will be created as a result of this amendment, it is speculated that
the number of facilities will be minimal. In effect, the amendment only creates a mean
for establishing indoor swap meet uses in the industrial zones of the City, since the
current code would allow for such uses (as multi-tenant commercial facilities) within the
commercial zones of the City subject to Use Permit approval by the Zoning
Administrator and none have been established to date. Staff, therefore, maintains that the
"No" responses to the above sections are appropriate.
HBEB-10:
Comment:
Due to the above issues the Environmental Board does not feel that the environmental
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noted above for further review and discussion.
Response:
The comment is acknowledged and will be forwarded to the appropriate decision makers
for consideration prior to action on the proposed code amendment. However, pursuant to
the above responses, staff maintains that the Negative Declaration, as prepared, is the
appropriate environmental document for the subject code amendment.
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HBEB-11:
Comment:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our comments, please contact Catherine
A. Stip, Chairperson of subject review committee.
Response:
The comment is acknowledged and will be forwarded to the appropriate decision makers
for consideration prior to action on the proposed code amendment.
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V. ERRATA TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13
The following changes to Negative Declaration No. 93-13 and the Initial Study Checklist
are as noted below. The changes to the Negative Declaration as they relate to issues
contained within this errata sheet doe not affect the overall conclusions of the
environmental document. The changes are identified by the comment reference response.
HBEB-5 Response:
The discussion under item 43, subsection h., page 4, of the initial study has been revised
to read as follows:
The proposed code amendment only provides a means for permitting indoor swap
meet/flea market uses in the City and does not constitute any development. Therefore,
the code amendment in itself will not result in any measurable increase in water use in the
City. There is no method for projecting the number of indoor swap meets/flea markets
that will be created as a result of this amendment, it is speculated that the number of
facilities will be minimal. In effect, the amendment only creates a mean for establishing
indoor swap meet uses in the industrial zones of the City, since the current code would
allow for such uses (as multi-tenant commercial facilities) within the commercial zones
of the City subject to Use Permit approval by the Zoning Administrator and none have
been established to date.
Should the code amendment be approved, subsequent projects may be proposed to
establish indoor swap meets or flea markets which due to their size, location, mix of uses,
etc., may result in substantial water usage. However, these subsequent projects will be
subject to environmental review and mitigation, if warranted. No significant adverse
water impacts are anticipated.
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APPENDIX A
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September 20, 1993 �
TO: JULIE OSUGI S E P ti 1993
Assistant Planner
FROM: City of Huntington Beach'.:',,,
Environmental Board
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 93-13
The City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board has received and
reviewed the above referenced project. This project consists of a HBee
request to amend Articles 963 & 960. . .to allow for indoor swap
meets/flea markets in non-residential zoning districts.
The Environmental Board does not concur that the Negative
]Declaration, as written, is appropriate for this project. In
addition to the areas of concern addressed in the ND, the Board H�
feels that the following issues need to be addressed further and
clarified:
'over sheet, Item 5 regarding parking: The board does not know if Hta
"1 space/100 square feet" is an appropriate measure
and should be further clarified.
Item 2, Air, Discussion Paragraph two: Since there are several
swap/flea market in the local vicinity of
Huntington Beach, a study should be made to FE%-F
estimate the projected traffic impact associated
with the code amendment. The "No" should be
changed to read "Yes" .
Item 3 , Water, Paragraph h: The response should be changed to read
"Maybe" , as noted in the discussion second line NPR
"may " result in a substantial increase in water
usage if. . . " .
Item 5, Noise, Paragraph a: The response should be changed to read
"Maybe" , as noted in the discussion first line "may NBE.e
have some outdoor uses and generate additional
noise" .
Item 9, Natural Resources response should be changed to read)
"Maybe" since "impacts will largely be determined) t+
by the size of specific projects and cannot be
determined at this time" .
Item 13, Transportation responses a. , b. & f should be changed to
read "Yes" since each project, as addressed, will ��EE
have an increase in additional vehicular movement,
parking requirements, and traffic hazards.
Item 19, Cultural Resources, response a. should be changed to read
"Maybe" in accordance with the second sentence
" . . .sites may adversely impact cultural
resources. . . ". fig_
Response d. should be changed to read "Yes" since
some churches are in the impact area.
Due to the above issues the Environmental Board does not feel that
the environmental concerns have been adequately analyzed and NP�EB"1
recommends that the ND be amended as noted above for further review
and discussion.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our comments,
please contact Catherine A. Stip, Chairperson of subject review
committee.
cc: Mr. Roy Richardson
ATTACHMENT NO. 6
(PLANNING COMMISSION' S RECOMMENDATION)
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 :
1. Code Amendment No. 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the commercial zones subject to
conditional use permit approval, will provide additional
opportunities for small vendors to sell their products in the
City of Huntington Beach.
2 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the commercial zones subject to
conditional use permit approval, will not adversely impact the
commercial land inventories of the City because the code
amendment includes provisions requiring the consideration of
proximity to other indoor swap meets to prevent over
concentrations of the use.
3 . Code Amendment No. 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/ flea
markets as a permitted use in the commercial zones subject to
conditional use permit approval, will not adversely impact
noise sensitive uses, such as residences, schools and
hospitals, because the code amendment includes provisions
requiring the consideration of proximity to noise sensitive
uses .
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE HUNTINGTON BEACH ORDINANCE CODE
ARTICLE 922, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS,
TO INCLUDE INDOOR SWAP MEETS/FLEA MARKETS
Whereas,the City of Huntington Beach desires to allow Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets
in the commercial zones; and
Establishment of provisions for indoor swap meets and flea markets uses will facilitate
more compatibility with other adjoining commercial and residential uses; and
The analysis of Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets has found them to be consistent with
the goals and policies of the City of Huntington Beach Land Use Element.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Huntington Beach Ordinance code Article 922 is hereby amended by
adding Section 9220.1(d)(1)that reads as follows:
1. Indoor swap meets/flea markets pursuant to Section 9220.16.
SECTION 2. The Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, Article 922, is hereby amended
by adding Section 9220.16, which reads as follows:
9220.16 Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets. The establishment and operation of
occasional, periodic or regularly scheduled markets held within a building where groups
of individual vendors offer goods for sale to the public shall be subject to conditional use
permit approval by the Planning Commission and conformance with the following
provisions:
(a) Temporary Use. Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall be permitted as
temporary uses only and shall not be approved for a period of more than five (5)
years. One year extensions of time may be granted after public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
(b) Locational Considerations: The Planning Commission shall consider the
following issues when evaluating a proposed conditional use permit:
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(1) The site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
(2) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
(3) The site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid over
concentration of facilities.
(c) Locational Criteria.
(1) Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall only be allowed on property
located adjacent to arterial streets.
(d) Minimum Building Size.
(1) Minimum building gross floor area shall be ten thousand(10,000) square
feet.
(e) Miscellaneous Requirements.
(1) Ancillary Uses. Ancillary uses may be permitted as included on the
approved site plan. Such uses shall be included as part of the initial
conditional use permit request or shall be subject to new entitlement if
proposed after the initial application has been filed.
(2) Signs. Individual vendors shall not be permitted any outdoor signs,
including temporary signs. Signs shall comply with the standards outlined
in this code.
(3) Parking. Parking shall comply with the standards outlined in this code.
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SECTION 3. 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 day of ,
1993.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk 2At ttorney P,.,.SL I I-Z3-93
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Administrator Actin�rector
Community Development
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B-4 CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3/NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO.-'93=1,3 --
APPLICANT: Frazer Tremblay Enterprises
LOCATION: Commercial and Industrial Zones, City-Wide
Code Amendment No . 93-3 in conjunction Negative Declaration No.
93-13 is a request to amend Articles 963, Unclassified Uses, 908,
Definitions, and 960, Parking and Landscaping of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code to permit indoor swap meets/flea markets in the
non-residential zones subject to conditional use permit approval by
the Planning Commission, and to provide a definition for indoor swap
meet/flea market uses and establish a parking requirement for the
use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request
because the code amendment will establish more stringent parking
standards and locational provisions for indoor swap meet/flea market
uses in the commercial and industrial zones and will provide
additional commercial opportunities in the City.
The Commission discussed their concern regarding regulation of the
sales tax revenue due the City. They felt there would not be
adequate control .
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
David L. Hirsch, 3030 Old Ranch Pkwy. , Seal Beach, representing
property owner, explained to the Commission how the property had
been vacant for a few years, and they were having difficulty
attaining an industrial tenant . He stated they need to find an
alternative use for the building.
Frazier Tremblay, applicant, gave a brief description of the flea
market he was proposing. He stated the business was very upscale
with new products .
Byron Stiegemeyer, 205 Wyals Loop, Irvine, representative from the
swap meet at the Orange County Fair Grounds, explained to the
Commission that the proposed swap meet would not have an impact on
the Goldenwest Swap Meet.
Bob Goodmanson, 34 Laconia, Irvine, real estate agent for the
property, confirmed the need to find an alternative tenant, as an
industrial tenant could not be found.
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Richard Harlow, 211 Main Street, representing the applicant, ^ � �
explained to the Commission that the request tonight was for a code
amendment not a swap meet . He explained that if the code amendment
was approved the application for a swap meet would be brought before
them and they could work out the details .
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
The Commission expressed concern with losing valuable Industrial
Zone property because of a bad economy. They felt that when the
economy improves industrial uses will be attracted to the area .
They suggested the swap meet would be better suited in a Commercial
area .
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COOK, SECOND BY BIDDLE, TO DENY NEGATIVE
DECLARATION NO. 93-13 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Biddle, Dettloff
NOES: Richardson, Inglee
ABSENT: Bourguignon, Gorman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY BIDDLE, SECOND BY DETTLOFF, TO DENY CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 WITH FINDINGS FOR DENIAL, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bourguignon, Gorman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 :
1. Code Amendment No . 93-3, to establish indoor swap meet/flea
markets as a permitted use in industrial zones subject to
conditional use approval, will adversely impact the industrial
centers of the City because it allows for an additional
non-industrial use to be established in the industrial zone.
2 . Code Amendment No . 93-3, to establish indoor swap meet/flea
markets as a permitted use in industrial zones subject to
conditional use permit approval, will adversely impact the
industrial land inventories of the City because it encourages
non-industrial development in the industrial zone.
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3 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap-meet/fl-ea-,
markets as a permitted use in industrial zones subject to
conditional use approval, will adversely impact the amount of
sales tax revenue directed to the City, since the nature of the
use does not allow for any uniform collection of sales tax.
THE COMMISSION REQUESTED THAT BY MINUTE ACTION, REGULATIONS FOR SWAP
MEETINS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES BE ADDED TO THE ZONING CODE, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: Cook, Biddle, Richardson, Dettloff, Inglee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bourguignon, Gorman
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION PASSED
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huntinyton beach department of community development
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EXECUTIVE SUNIlKARY
NOVEMBER 3. 1993
CODE AMENDMENT NO, 93-3/
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13
(City-wide)
Code Amendment No. 93-3 in conjunction Negative Declaration No.
93-13 is a request to amend Articles 963, Unclassified Uses, 903,
Definitions, and 960, Parking and Landscaping of the Huntington
Beach Ordinance Code to permit indoor swap meets/flea markets in the
non-residential zones subject to conditional use permit approval by
the Planning Commission, and to provide a definition for indoor swap
meet/flea market uses and establish a parking requirement for the
use.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request
because the code amendment will establish more stringent parking
standards and locational provisions for indoor swap meet/flea market
uses in the commercial and industrial zones and will provide
additional commercial opportunities in the City.
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Community Development
DATE: November 3 , 1993
SUBJECT: CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3/NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NO. 93-13
APPLICANT: Frazer Tremblay, 11041 Beach Boulevard,
Jacksonville, FL 32216
PROPERTY
OWNER: Weiser Lock-MASCO Corporation, 3030 Old Ranch
Parkway, Suite 400, Seal Beach, CA 90740-2752
RE UEST: To amend Articles 963, Unclassified Uses, 903,
Definitions, and 960, Parking and Landscaping of the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to permit indoor
swap meets/flea markets in the non-residential zones
subject to conditional use permit approval by the
Planning Commission, to establish a definition of
indoor swap meets/flea markets and parking
requirement (1 space/100 gross floor area) for
indoor swap meet/flea market uses, respectively.
LOCATION: Commercial and Industrial Zones, City-wide
DATE
ACCEPTED: Not applicable
ZONE: C2 (Neighborhood Commercial) , C4 (Highway
Commercial) , M1-A (Restricted Manufacturing) and M1
(Light Industrial) , City-wide
GENERAL PLAN: General Commercial and General Industrial Land Use
Designations, City-wide
1. 0 SUGGESTED ACTION:
Motion to:
"Approve Negative Declaration No. 93-13 and Code Amendment No. 93-3
with findings and forward to the City Council for adoption. "
2 . 0 GENERAL INFORMATION:
Code Amendment No. 93-3 in conjunction with Negative Declaration No.
93-13 is a request to amend the zoning code to allow for indoor swap
meet/flea market uses in the non-residential zones of the City
pursuant to conditional use permit approval by the Planning
Commission. The request proposes to amend Articles 963,
Unclassified Uses, 903, Definitions, and 960, Parking and
Landscaping of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code.
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3 . 0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
Pursuant to the environmental regulations in effect at this time, the
Department of Community Development has advertised draft Negative
Declaration No. 93-13 for a twenty-one (21) day public comment period
that began on September 16, 1993 , and closed on October 6, 1993 .
During that time one comment letter was received. The letter, from
the Environmental Board, and staff ' s responses to the Board' s comments
have been provided in Attachment No. 8 . The staff, in its initial
study of the project, has recommended that a negative declaration be
issued for the project . Prior to any action on Code Amendment No .
93-3 , it is necessary for the Planning Commission to review and act on
Negative Declaration No. 93-13 .
4 . 0 COASTAL STATUS:
An amendment to the Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program,
Implementing Ordinances, will be filed with the California Coastal
Commission to incorporate the changes of this code amendment following
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council .
5 . 0 REDEVELOPMENT STATUS: Not applicable.
6 . 0 SPECIFIC PLAN: Not applicable.
7. 0 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE: Not applicable.
8 . 0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS:
Project Description
Code Amendment No. 93-3 was initiated by Mr. Frazer Tremblay, to allow
indoor swap meet and flea market uses in the commercial and industrial
districts, subject to conditional use permit approval . The applicant
operates several indoor swap meet/flea market businesses in other
states and is interested in establishing a facility within the
industrial zone in the City of Huntington Beach. Although the
applicant is not requesting that a conditional use permit application
be processed concurrently with this code amendment, he has expressed
an interest in establishing an indoor swap meet at the former Weiser
Lock site (located at 5555 McFadden Avenue) .
Staff reviewed the code amendment request and is recommending approval
of the amendment. The proposed code amendment consists of the
following amendments to the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to
establish indoor swap meets/flea markets as a permitted use in the
non-residential zones of the City:
(a) An amendment to Article 908, Definitions, to establish the
following definition of indoor swap meets/flea markets.
Indoor swap meet/flea market. An occasional, periodic or
regularly scheduled market held within a building where groups of
individual venders offer goods for sale to the public.
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(b) An amendment to Article 963 , �Tn�1ifi � ��., to establish
indoor swap meets/flea markets as an "unclassified use, " permitted
in the non-residential zones subject to conditional use permit
approval by the Planning Commission; and
(c) An amendment to Article 960, Parking and Landscaping, to establish
a parking requirement of 1 space/100 square feet of gross floor
area for indoor swap meet/flea market uses .
It should be noted that, though not specifically defined, indoor swap
meet and flea market uses are currently permitted uses in the C2
(Business Commercial) and C4 (Highway Commercial) commercial zoning
districts pursuant to a use permit. Therefore, the proposed code
amendment actually establishes indoor swap meets/flea markets as a new
use in the indistrial zones only.
Location Considerations
As a subsection to the amendment to Article 963, staff is also
proposing several locational considerations to address the
compatibility issues associated with the use. Staff is recommending
that the following issues be considered when evaluating a request to
establish an indoor swap meet/flea market:
(a) The site' s proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to
avoid over concentrations of indoor swap meet and flea market uses .
(b) The site' s proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials
(c) The site' s proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other
noise sensitive uses .
(d) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and
pedestrian safety.
In addition, the code amendment includes a minimum building size
restriction of 10, 000 square feet and requires any ancillary uses
(such as entertainment or recreational uses) , not included in the
initial conditional use permit request to establish the use, be
subject to additional conditional use permit approval .
Survey
As part of the review process, staff conducted a survey of Orange
County cities for their zoning code provisions on indoor swap
meet/flea market uses, as well as field inspections of existing swap
meets operating in the County (specifically indoor swap meets in
Anaheim, Santa Ana and Stanton) .
Staff ' s zoning survey of other cities in Orange County revealed that
of the 21 cities surveyed, 13 cities allow indoor swap meets/ flea
markets only in the commercial zones, five (5) of the cities allow
indoor swap meet/flea market uses in both their commercial and
industrial zones (subject to conditional use permit approval) and
three (3) cities (Buena Park, Brea and Fountain Valley) do not permit
the use and would require a code amendment to establish the indoor
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swap meets/flea markets . Only two (2) cities, Garden Grove and Santa
Ana, have specific development standards regarding indoor swap
meet/flea market uses . Santa Ana, which appears to have the largest
number of indoor swap meets operating in the County, has established a
parking requirement of 1 space per 100 square feet of gross building
area . Phone survey information from that City indicates that prior to
establishment of this parking requirement, facilities were parked
under the city' s retail parking standard and had considerable parking
problems . The City of Garden Grove does not have any facilities, but
has established restrictions on minimum building size and sales
cubicle size, as well as on signage and vending permit requirements .
(The use is only permitted in commercial zones and is subject to
general retail parking standards . ) A summary of the results of the
survey is provided in matrix form as Attachment No. 5.
Staff ' s phone survey and field observations of existing facilities
discovered that, although there were only a few indoor swap meets
currently operating in the county, there was no uniformity to the
size, hours of operation and activities conducted at these swap
meets . Facilities ranged from 133,000 square feet (with automotive
repair/installation, trade show areas and commercial recreation uses)
to approximately 50, 000 square feet (with primarily small accessory
and clothing vendors) . Sales cubicles ranged in size from a minimum
of approximately 96 square feet (8 foot x 12 foot) to a maximum of 550
square feet. Staff ' s field observations discovered that in the
smaller facilities approximately 1/3 of the sales stalls were
approximately 100 square feet in size with the remaining stalls
ranging from 200-250 square feet in size.
Parking
Upon review of the zoning survey matrix, most cities classify indoor
swap meet uses as equivalent to general retail uses with respect to
parking; however, it should be noted that most of these cities do not
have indoor swap meet/flea market facilities operating within their
jurisdiction. Furthermore, the one with the largest number of
facilities (Santa Ana) has established parking standards (1 space per
100 square feet) to prevent perpetuating the parking problems they had
experienced under the retail parking standards . Staff believes that
the higher parking standard is warranted for Huntington Beach and
recommends one space per 100 square feet of gross building are be
required for indoor swap meet/flea market uses .
The average commercial shopping center suite in Huntington Beach is
estimated to be approximately 1, 800 square feet . However, in the case
of the indoor swap meet, staff ' s survey of existing indoor swap meet
facilities in Orange County reveals that the stall sizes range from
approximately 100 to 550 square feet . Based upon field observations
of indoor swap meets currently operating in the County, the median
stall sizes for indoor swap met facilities is estimated to be
approximately 200 square feet. This is significantly smaller than the
average retail leasehold area.
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The same space in an indoor swap meet could be occupied by as many as
seven (7) or more separate vendors . Due to the nature of the use,
vendors are anticipated to use their "vehicles to haul their
merchandise to the site; therefore, it is reasonably anticipated that
each cubicle will require at minimum one (1) parking space per cubicle
for vendors and sales people. Based upon the existing retail parking
standard, the average retail lease area would require a minimum of
nine (9) spaces, which is adequate to accommodate the needs of
employees and customers of the shop. However, for an indoor swap
meet, parking for the vendors alone would require a minimum of seven
spaces, not accounting for parking swap meet facility or additional
sales staff . Staff believes that the higher parking standard is
warranted to address the parking demand for facilities that are
primarily occupied by small vendors .
The proposed (1 space/100 square feet of gross building area) parking
ratio should provide sufficient parking when it is applied to the
gross square footage of a building . When applied to the entire
building area, the proposed parking ratio will include aisleways,
common open areas and will average out the parking needs for small and
large cubicles (which are expected to have a larger display area to
sales person ratio) and should adequately provide parking for vendors,
customers and swap meet facility employees.
Although the parking concerns could also be controlled by restricting
the stall size, it appears that operators of the facilities prefer to
maintain flexibility of stall size based upon demand. Staff did look
into establishing limits on sales stall size, but opted for more
stringent parking requirements as they were found to be preferable
from an enforcement perspective.
Impacts to Industrial Land Inventory
There is no reliable way to quantify what level and type of
non-industrial use can be incorporated in an industrial area and still
maintain an attractive and viable industrial base. The direct impact
of the code amendment to the City' s inventory of industrially zoned
land is speculative and can not be predicted. All that can be noted
is that the proposed code amendment will establish a new type of
non-industrial use in the industrial zone and that the proposed use is
more intense than any other commercial type use presently allowed by
code. Currently, only limited types of relatively minor retail uses
are allowed in the industrial zones .
At the October 19, 1993, Planning Commission study session, the
Commission expressed concern over the impacts of non-industrial uses
reducing the utility or appeal of surrounding industrial property to
industrial uses . To address this concern, staff has included two (2)
additional provisions : (a) that indoor swap meets/flea markets only be
permitted on sites located adjacent to arterial streets, and (b) that
they be restricted to a temporary use (restricting operation of a
facility to a maximum of five [51 years) .
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The location requirement is compatible with the retail nature of the
use and should prevent the location (f the use in the heart of the
City' s industrial centers . The restriction of the use to a
"temporary" use will also prevent the permanent establishment of a
commercial use in the industrial zone and allow for the property to
revert back to an industrial use.
Difficulties in Tracking Sales Tax Collection
The proposed use does provide difficulties in tracking and accounting
for collection of sales tax. Although vendors will be required to
obtain individual business licenses through the City as well as a
state business operations tax number, indoor swap meets typically do
not have the comprehensive sales tax collection provided by a central
cashier system typically used by traditional retail uses . Due to the
nature of the use, it is suspected that sales tax would be voluntarily
collected and under estimated. Although requiring a central cashier
system would resolve this concern, staff does not recommend such a
provision be included in the code amendment because it may be
prohibitive to establishing the use. This may be required of
subsequent projects through the conditions of approval, if the
Planning Commission determines that it is warranted.
Summary
The indoor swap meet/flea market uses do present some potential
difficulties regarding collection of sales tax and erosion of the
industrial land inventory in the City. Staff believes that with
implementation of the proposed location considerations, parking
requirements and the recommended modifications (regarding the
inclusion of locational criteria and restriction of the use to a
temporary operation) the indoor swap meet/flea market use can be
compatible with industrial and commercial uses and may present some
opportunities to the City. Specifically, the code amendment will
facilitate the establishment of new businesses and provide additional
opportunities for small and/or new vendors to sell their products
without the large, sometimes prohibitive, set-up expenses of
establishing in a retail center. The code amendment will also present
additional opportunities for establishing interim use of vacant
industrial property. Staff is recommending that the Planning
Commission approve the proposed code amendment as modified.
10 . 0 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Negative
Declaration No. 93-13 and Code Amendment No. 93-3 and forward the
proposed ordinances to the City Council for adoption based upon the
following findings :
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 :
1. Code Amendment No. 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will provide
additional opportunities for small vendors to sell their products
in the City of Huntington Beach.
Staff Report - 11/3/93 -6- (7421d)
2 . Code Amendment No. 93-3 , to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will not adversely
impact the industrial centers of the City because it includes
locational criteria restricting establishment of indoor swap
meet/flea market uses to properties adjacent to arterials, which
typically are not located at the core of the industrial centers .
3 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will not adversely
impact the industrial land inventory of the City since it will
restrict the facilities to a temporary use and will allow the land
to revert back to industrial use, if demanded.
4 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meets/flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will not adversely
impact the industrial and commercial land inventories of the City
because the code amendment includes provisions requiring the
consideration of proximity to other indoor swap meets to prevent
over concentrations of the use.
5 . Code Amendment No. 93-3 to establish indoor swap meets/ flea
markets as a permitted use in the industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will not adversely
impact noise sensitive uses, such as residences, schools and
hospitals, because the code amendment includes provisions
requiring the consideration of proximity to noise sensitive uses .
11 . 0 ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
The Planning Commission may adopt Negative Declaration No. 93-13 and
deny Code Amendment No. 93-3 .
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4 . Summary of Proposed Code Changes Under Code Amendment No. 93-3
5 . Matrix of Orange County Cities ' Zoning Provisions Pertaining to
Indoor Swap Meets/Flea Markets .
6 . Letter from Frazer Tremblay, applicant, dated September 16, 1993 ,
regarding anticipated mix of uses for indoor swap meet .
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO 93-13
INDOOR SWAP MEET/FLEA MARKET
CODE AMENDMENT
SUMMARY
The proposed code amendment(CA 93-3) consists of the following changes to the
Huntington Beach Ordinance Code:
❑ Amendment to Article 908 "Definitions" to establish the following definition for
indoor swap meet/flea market uses:
Indoor swgp meet/flea market. An occasional,periodic or regularly scheduled
market held within a building where groups of individual venders offer goods
,for sale to the public.
❑ Amendment to Article 963 "Unclassified Uses" to permit indoor swap meet and
flea market uses in the non-residential zones subject to Conditional Use Permit
approval by the Planning Commission. The changes to this section also establish
development and operational criteria for indoor swap meet and flea market uses these
include the following:
13 Temporary Use. Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall be permitted as
temporary uses only and shall not be approved for a period of more than five (5)
years. One year extensions of time may be granted after public hearing by the
Planning Commission.
• Locational considerations: The amendment recommends that the Planning
Commission shall consider the following issues when evaluating a proposed
conditional use permit:
(1) The site's proximity to other indoor swap meets/flea markets to avoid over
concentrations of indoor swap meet and flea market uses.
(2) The site's proximity to businesses processing hazardous materials.
(3) The site's proximity to residences, schools, hospitals and other noise
sensitive uses.
(4) The potential adverse impacts on traffic circulation and pedestrian safety.
• Locational Criteria. Indoor swap meet/flea market uses shall only be allowed on
property located adjacent to arterial streets.
• Minimum Buildine Size._The amendment is also suggesting a minimum gross
floor area requirement of ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
Ancillary Uses. The amendment is proposing to allow some alternate uses on-site
in coniunction with the indoor swap meet uses but is recommending that these
uses must be ancillary to the primary indoor swap meet use. These ancillary uses
may be permitted as included on the approved site plans included as part of the
initial conditional use permit request or shall be subject to new entitlement if
proposed after the initial application has been filed.
❑ Amendment to Article 960 "Parking and Landscaping" to establish a parking
requirement for indoor swap meet and flea market uses. The amendment is
recommending a parking standard of 1 parking space/100 square feet of gross floor
area plus additional spaces for ancillary uses as specified in Article 960.
�'1n •al ry �ib,�• t 8.
INDOOR SWAP MEET/FLEA MARKET ORDINANCE
SURVEY OF ORANGE COUNTY CITIES
MINIMUM MINIMUM REQUIRED
REVIEW ZONES BUILDING BOOTH PARKING
CITIES PROCESS PERMITTED SIZE SIZE spaces/sq. ft. bldg. area
Anaheim CUP approval Commericial None None Same as
by Planning Only retail 5.5/ksf
Commission plus 18/ksf for
restaurant uses
Buena Park No process To be To be To be To be
established determined determined detemtined determined
Code Ammendment
Required.
1 Not N/A N/A N/A N/A
Permitted
Costa Mesa CUP approval Commercial and None None None. Determined
by Planning Industrial through CUP review
Commission process.
C-,,12ress CUP approval Commercial and None None Same as
bN,City Public zones retail 1/250 sf
Council
Fountain No process To be To be To be To be
V v established determined determined determined determined
Code Ammendment
Required.
Fullerton CUP approval Commercial and None None None. Determined
by Planning Industrial through CUP review
Commission process.
Garden CUP approval Commericial 10.000 250 Same as retail
Grove by Planning Only <40ksf-1/200sf
Commission 40-100ksf=11225sf
>100ksf-I l25Osf
a2u a CUP approval Commericial '`one None Same as
Beach by Planning Only retail 1/225 sf
Commission
La Ha ra CUP approval Commericial None None None. Determined
by Planning, Only• C-t m .,,
Commission process.
ksf indicates per 1,000 sq.ft.
Indoor Swap Meets Page 1 10/12,'93
MINIMUM MINIMUM REQUIRED
REVIEW ZONES BUILDING BOOTH PARKING
CITIES PROCESS PERMITTED SIZE SIZE spaces/sq. it. bldg. area
La Palm CUP approval Commericial None None None. Determined
by Planning Only through CUP review
Commission process.
Los Alamitos CUP approval Commericial None None None. Determined
by Planning Only through CUP review
Commission process.
?Mission CUP approval Commercial and None None Same as
Vieio by Planning Industrial retail 1/200sf
Commission
Newport Permitted Commercial None None Same as
Beach Use Only retail 1/250sf
Orani!e CUP approval Commericial None None None. Determined through.
by Planning Only CUP review process.
Placentia CUP approval Commericial None None Same as
by Planning Only retail 1/250sf
Santa Ana CUP approval Commercial and None None Swap meets I/100 sf
by Planning Industrial
Commission
San Juan Permitted Commercial None None Same as retail
Capistrano Use Only <50ksf--1/250sf
>50ksf--1/200sf
Stanton Design Review and Commercial and None None Same as
CUP approval Industrial retail 1/-',00sf
by Planninc,
Commission
Tustin Permitted Commercial None None Same as
Use; However, a Only retail 1/200sf
Large facility
would be
subject to
CUP
\Vestminster CUP approval Commercial None None Same as
by Planning On)y retail 1%2>Osf
Commission
and Police permit
Indoor Swap Meets Page 2 10/12/93
z
BEACH BLVD ,
FLEA & PARNMR'S MARKET
r
11041 13cach Blvd. - Lwkounville, FL 32246
Phone (904) 645-5961 - F,,x (904) 645-0705
August 16th, 1993
TO: JULIE OSUGA
FR : FRAZER TREMBLAY ENTERPRISES
POSSIBLE OUTSIDE: VENDORS AND ATTRACTION:
ANIMAL RIDES
CARNIVAL TYPE CAMES, MINI-PUTT
BASEBALL BATING CAGES
CARNIVAL TYPE ACTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, CLOWNS FOR THE KIDS
SANTA CLAUS AT CHRISTMAS TIME AND RELATED TYPE OF ENTERTAINMENT
POSSIBLE D-B-Q PIT WITH SEATING AND ENTERTAINMENT
_INSIDE
3 RESTAURANTS MOSTLY FAST FOOD
STAGE FOR ENTERTAINMENT
TIfANK YOU FOR HELP. IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO
CALL ME ( 904 ) 640-5961 or ( 904 ) 642-7766
FRAZER TREMBLAY
LEGEND
Booths ofapprox
100 sqft.
\q
Booths of approx
101-200 sqft.
Booths of greater
than 200 sqm.
Total number of booths: 41
We Parking, Required:
E-cisting retail std. 50 sp
Proposed std. 100 sp
Xote: Diagyam dep ict 8-1 Ofoot
wide ai5fes.
Abin Entrance
INDOOR SWAP MEET
CONCEPTUAL LkYOUT
10,000 Square F o of Building
ATTACH eke t-
L WE N LEGEND
I UU sq.1t.
\. ;' Booths of approx
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Booths of approx
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Booths of approx
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MIMI Total number of booths: 186 sp
Parking Required:
Existing retail sta.
250 sp
Proposed std. 500 sp
Note: Layoutdepicts8-10foof
wide a isles.
INDOOR SWAP MEET
CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT
50,000 Square F o ot Buildin
ATTACHMENT NO. 12
FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3 :
1 . Code Amendment No . 93-3 , to establish indoor swap meet/flea
markets as a permitted use in industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use approval, will adversely impact the
industrial centers of the City because it allows for an
additional non-industrial use to be established in the
industrial zone.
2 . Code Amendment No. 93-3 , to establish indoor swap meet/flea
markets as a permitted use in industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use permit approval, will adversely
impact the industrial land inventories of the City because it
encourages non-industrial development in the industrial zone.
3 . Code Amendment No. 93-3, to establish indoor swap meet/flea
markets as a permitted use in industrial and commercial zones
subject to conditional use approval, will adversely impact the
amount of sales tax revenue directed to the City, since the
nature of the use does not allow for any uniform collection of
sales tax.
7471d
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
TO: Howard Zelefsky,Director of Planning
FROM:�-(C/YLamb, Business Development Project Manager
SUBJECT: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS-INDOOR SWAP MEET
DATE: December 10, 1993
As part of the process for consideration of the ordinance to allow indoor swap meets in
industrial areas, we were asked to prepare a financial analysis. The objectives were to
determine potential revenue to the city,job creation and impacts on land use planning.
The findings are summarized as follows:
Summary
From the financial viewpoint of the city, swap meets should not be considered as
substantial generators of sales tax, property tax, new jobs, or business license tax unless
the city is very aggressive in its fees or very lucky in its operation. For example, sales tax
from the indoor swap meets that staff reviewed do not exceed $35,000 annually.
However, the large and successful outdoor swap meet at the Orange County Fairground
generates between$200,000 to $300,000 annually to Costa Mesa and the one at -
Goldenwest College contributes up to $82,000 annually in sales and business license taxes
for Huntington Beach. The city of Paramount uses its business license tax to generate
substantial revenue from its outdoor swap meet, while other cities have only nominal
charges. Employment at swap meets is generally on weekends only and probably is part-
time or self-employed; however, in these economic conditions, these may be important
income sources for small and start up retail businesses.
Sales Tax:
Usually thought of as the primary benefit to a city from a swap meet, the actual revenues
received from indoor or outdoor swap meets vary substantially, but overall is minimal
when compared to more traditional retail. Staff investigated six(6)indoor swap meets,
none of which generated more than $35,000 annually in sales tax to their respective city,
with the average being probably one-half of that(see attached chart). Staff also reviewed
three(3) outdoor swap meets. Two of these three, San Fernando's and Goldenwest,
generated local sales tax of about $50,000 each annually, and the other, the swap meet at
the Orange County Fairgrounds, may generate between$200,000 and $300,000 annually
for Costa Mesa(the actual number is difficult to determine as all events at the Fairgrounds
are reported under the same address for sales tax purposes).
Considering all swap meets, the annual city share of sales tax ranged from$35 to $222 per
vendor. Because of the variation in hours of operation, size of booths, types of vendors,
and the confidential nature of sales taxes and related business information, these estimates
of sales tax have a high degree of uncertainty. Utilizing these estimates, however, a swap
meet in a 10,000 square foot building may generate$2,000 to $11,000 in annual city sales
tax revenue, with a 200,000 square foot swap meet raising between$12,000 and $75,000
annually. Overall, with the historically low reporting of income from swap meets, a
substantial level of sales tax revenue is very uncertain unless the swap meet operator
guarantees a minimum amount.
Business License Tax:
This is traditionally the other major revenue source to cities from swap meets. The city of
Huntington Beach received approximately$31,000 last year from the Goldenwest swap
meet. This revenue came from 406 vendors who purchased a$75.00 annual business
license and the College who paid$435 to cover "casual" vendors. Revisions to the
business license ordinance are currently being considered to include this swap meet,
special events such as Pierfest, and charitable and non-profit events such as the Sugar
Plum Village. That revision would include a payment from the operator on a sliding scale
depending upon the number of booths, as well as a$1.00 per space per day "casual " fee
for persons not wishing to pay the annual $75.00. Indoor swap meets could come under
this proposed ordinance, or could be included in a separate category. For example, the
City of Paramount collects $2.00 per space daily without providing the option of a lower,
annual rate similar to our$75.00 annual fee. Conversely, the city could charge all vendors
the annual $75.00 fee without the daily rate option. Collection of all such fees would be
made the responsibility of the swap meet operator, with the city incurring some
monitoring costs.
Operator's Guarantee:
Because of the uncertainty of sales tax revenue, an operator may guarantee a level of
revenue to the host city. While the proposed ordinance does not address this matter, Mr.
Tremblay, who operates swap meets in at least five locations in the United States and
Canada and who hopes to open an indoor swap.meet at the former Weiser Lock facility,
has indicated that he will guarantee $200,000 as part of his future conditional use permit
(see attached letter). Security for the guarantee is undetermined at this time. As this
payment could probably not be a condition of the CUP, a separate contractual agreement
would be required.
Property Tax:
There is really no substantial impact on property tax revenue to be generated through
swap meets, especially as these will be temporary uses and very little will be done in
building improvements. There is an opportunity cost to consider since approval of a swap
meet for a site will temporarily preclude industrial development and the potential for
higher property taxes in the interim.
Jobs:
A swap meet does involve jobs, most often part-time employment. Additionally, many of
the smaller vendors will be self-employed persons who also operate other businesses or
hold other jobs during the week. The Planning Division reports booth sizes ranging from
96 to 530 square feet per vendor,with the average being 200 square feet. This would
compute to an average of 50 vendors at the 10,000 square foot minimum building size
being proposed in the new ordinance;therefore, at least 50 persons working, and probably
more as most booths have a second employee. A typical swap meet will also employ
additional_persons for traffic control, security, administration and food service.
Industrial Vacancy rate:
One reason the indoor swap meet ordinance is being proposed is to allow temporary use
of vacant industrial buildings with the"hope that in five years or so the industrial demand
for these buildings will be strong enough to support industrial uses. We have been advised
that a recent report by CB Commercial shows the following vacancies for buildings of
over 10,000 square feet.
Huntington Beach: 16.47%
Orange County: 13.58%
In terms of building space in the city, this industrial vacancy rate equates to 308,362
square feet available for lease, 637,558 square feet available for sale, and 745,534 square
feet available for lease or sale(just in buildings of 10,000 square feet and larger). We
have been told this is the highest vacancy rate for the city in recent memory and that a
significant portion of our vacancy is due to downsizing by McDonnell Douglas.
Another factor to be considered is the availability of alternative, similar buildings(or
vacant land sites on which comparable buildings could be built) to those which may be
used for swap meets. For example, the city may currently have dozens of small vacant
buildings but perhaps only one or two vacant buildings in excess of 200,000 square feet.
Accordingly, this factor may need to be watched closely if and when the city finds itself
reviewing CUP's for specific sites.
Land Use Conflicts:
Would the permitting of indoor swap meets in industrial areas cause an atmosphere which
would be detrimental to other industrial businesses in the area? The city has recently seen
concerns raised by at least one existing industrial business as to the inclusion of certain
non-industrial uses into an industrial area, so its impossible to predict how adjacent
businesses may feel about a swap meet. However, many swap meets operate on weekends
when most industrial businesses are closed. Furthermore,the City would be able to
review and deny the conditional use permit for a specific application if it were judged as
adversely impacting an area.
JL swpmt
Attachments
xc: Ray Silver, Assistant City Administrator
Barbara A. Kaiser, Deputy City Administrator/Economic Development
Hinderliter, de-Llamas
am
COREN &CONE
Revenge Man.agetnent for Local Gouertinxent
November 29, 1993
TO: Jim Lamb, Economic Development Manager
City of Huntington Beach
FAX: (714) 375-5087
FROM: Lloyd de Llamas
SUBJECT: Indoor Swap Meets
In reviewing our data base, I have not found any indoor swap meets that generate more than
$30,000 - $35,000 per year in sales tax revenue to the city in which they are located. The
attached graph illustrates those that we reviewed. They are:
1. Anaheim Indoor Market Place
1440 S.Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim
2. Covina Indoor Swap Meet
422 W. Arrow Highway
Covina
3. Indoor Swap Meet of Stanton
10401 Beach Boulevard
Stanton
4. Pico Rivera Indoor Swap Meet
7860 Paramount Boulevard
Pico Rivera
5. Price Bazaar
1140 Broadway
Chula Vista
6. Santa Ana Indoor Swap Meet
3412 Westminster Avenue
Santa Ana
One thought on improving the taxable sales might be to create a specialty swap center
restricted to a specific family of merchandise such as computers and software or cameras and
photographic equipment. Another way to create substantial revenues in a relatively small
area is factory outlet centers. The Citadel Mall in Commerce and the new outlet center in
San Marcos are examples of smaller outlet centers in metro areas that are doing well.
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Chart Description: This chart compares sales tax revenues within.specifzed Geographic area(s)of the City to similar GEO areas
in S other jurisdictions. The prior 5 quarters are shown for historical reference purposes.
Comparison Cities Quarters Shown Reflect The Period In Which The Sales Occurred $
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BEACH BLVD
FLEE, & FA R'S MARKET
11041 Beach Blvd. • Jacksonville, FL 32246 �.
Phone(904) 645-5961 • Fax (904) 645-0705
December 1, 1993
Floriland. Flea & Farmers Market
9309 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612
Kr . Robert Frans
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Dear Mr . Frans :
our meeting in California was most informative. As we
discussed, we expect to generate at least $200 ,000 in sales
tax and permit revenues .
This is to confirm that my company will cover any
shortfall from the collection of sales taxes ,and permits up
to a maximum of $200 , 000 . It is understood that all
permanent vendors must use our market address when applying
for permits and reporting sales taxes .
Look forward to meeting with you on December 20 .
Yours truly,
FRAZER TREMBLAY
Presi3O-ent
mow. .. '�� :-----,.,..�..._...._...—
cc: Mr . Jim Lamb
Mr . Bob Goodmanson
Mr . Dick Harlow
via FAX
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) SS.
County of Orange )
I am a Citizen of the United States and a PUBLIC NOTICE -
ENVIRONMENTAL STA-
resident of the County aforesaid; I am NOTICE OF TUS: Covered No"93ti1ve
3
PUBLIC HEARING Declarationwhich will also be consid-
over the age of eighteen years, and not a CODEAMENDMENT eredbyCityCouncil.
NO.93-31 COASTAL STATUS: Foi-
party to or interested in the below NEGATIVE lowing City Council ap-
DECLARATION NO. proval, Code Amendment
entitled matter. I am a principal clerk of 93-13(Indoor Swap No. 93-3 will be forwarded
Meet/Flea Market to the California Coastal
the HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT, a ordinance) Commission for final ap-
NOTICE IS HEREBY proval and incorporation
newspaper of general circulation printed GIVEN that the Huntington into the Ciramty's Local
i Coastal Program Im le-
Beach City Council will d
and published in the City of Huntington hold apubhc hearing inthe ropermenting Or finances for
Council Chambers at the properties within the
Beach Countyof Orange, State of Huntington Beach Civic ON FILE:n
e.
A copy of the
g Center, 20W Main Street, proposed request is on file
California and that attached Notice is a Huntington Beach, Califor- in the Community Develop-
s nia,on the date and at the ment Department, 2000
true and complete co as was printed time indicated below to re- Main Street, Huntington
p copy p ceive and consider the Beach, California 92648,
statements of all persons for inspection by the pub-
a n d published in the Huntington Beach who wish to be heard rela- lic. A copy of the staff re-
a n d Fountain Valley issues of said tics to the application de- pport will be available to in-
scribed below. terested parties in the City
DATE/to wit the issue(s) of: Monday, De- Clerk's office after De-
newspaper cember ember 20,1 1993,7:00 PM camber 15,1993.
APPLICATION NUMBER: ALL INTERESTED PER-
Code Amendment No. 93- SONS are invited to attend
3/Negative Declaration No. said hearing and express
93-13 opinions or submit to the
APPLICANT: Frazer Trem- City Clerk,written evidence
blay Enterprises for or against the applica-
December 9, 1993 LOCATION: Commercial tion as outlined above. If
and Industrial Zones, City- there are any further ques-
Wide tions please call Julie
ZONE: C2 and C4 (Com- Osugi,Assistant Planner at
mercial Districts) and MI-A 536-5271.
and Mt (Industrial Districts) Connie Brockway,
REQUEST. To amend Ar-
ticles CI Clerk City of Hun-
Uses, 908 Definitions, and tington Beach, 2000
penalty perjury, that 960 Parking and Landscap- Main Street, Hun
ing, of the Huntington tington Beach, CA
the foregoing is true and correct. Beach Ordinance Code to 92648(714)$36.5227
permit indoor swap meets/ Published Huntington
flea markets in the non- Beach-Fountain Valley In-
residential zones subject to dependent December 9,
conditional use permit ap- '1993.
Executed on December 9 1993 proval by the Planning
Commission to establish a /22-544
definition of indoor swap
at Costa Mesa, California. meets/flea markets and to
establish a parking require-
;meat (1 space/100 gross
'floor area) for indoor swap
meet/flea market uses, re-
spectively. -
Signature
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 93-3/
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 93-13
(Indoor Swap Meet/Flea Market Ordinance)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Huntington Beach City Council will hold a public hearing in the Council
Chambers at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California, on the date
and at the time indicated below to receive and consider the statements of all persons who wish to be heard
relative to the application described below.
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 20, 1993, 7:00 PM
APPLICATION NUMBER: Code Amendment No. 93-3/Negative Declaration No. 93-13
APPLICANT: Frazer Tremblay Enterprises
LOCATION: Commercial and Industrial Zones, City-Wide
ZONE: C2 and C4(Commercial Districts)and MI-A and MI (Industrial Districts)
RREQUES To amend Articles 963,Unclassified Uses, 908 Definitions, and 960 Parking and Landscaping,
of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code to permit indoor swap meets/flea markets in the non-
residential zones subject to conditional use permit approval by the Planning Commission,to
establish a definition of indoor swap meets/flea markets and to establish a parking requirement
(1 space/100 gross floor area)for indoor swap meet/flea market uses, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Covered by Negative Declaration No. 93-13 which will also be considered
by City Council.
COASTAL STATUS: Following City Council approval, Code Amendment No.93-3 will be forwarded to the
California Coastal Commission for final approval and incorporation into the City's Local
Coastal Program Implementing Ordinances for properties within the Coastal Zone.
ON FILE: A copy of the proposed request is on file in the Community Development Department, 2000 Main
Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for inspection by the public. A copy of the staff
report will be available to interested parties in the City Clerk's office after December 15, 1993.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said hearing and express opinions or submit to the City
Clerk,written evidence for or against the application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please
call Julie Osugi, Assistant Planner at 536-5271.
Connie Brockway
City Clerk
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-5227
Qolp114)
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DATE APPROVAL
SUBJECT:
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: / V
NUMBER OF HEARINGS ALREADY SCHEDULED: GJ �-
APPROVED:
Ray ver, Assistant City Administrator
Approved by City Adm*ration •
COVER SHEET
FOR
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS Fzv— -3
N/A YES NO
( ) ( ) Was City Council or Planning_Commission public hearing notice
typed on Wang?
( ) ( ) If appeal, are appellant and applicant shown on legal notice?
If housin is involved, is "legal challenge paragraph" included?
( ) ( ) If Coastal Development Permit, are the RESIDENT labels
attached and is the Coastal Commission Office on the labels?
( ) Is Title Company verificatign letter attached?
� sit i�k7TtFt -r � 1 ic'► .� �n;NDrat.. � f is ��Fi�=a� c
( ) � ( ) Were the latest Assessor's Parcel Rolls used?
( ) ( ) Is the appellant's name and address part of the labels?
( ) Is day of public hearing correct - Monday/Tuesday?
( ) ( ) Has the City Administrator's Office authorized the public hearing to
be set?
( ) ( ) Is there an Environmental Status to be approved by Council.
( ) ( ) Are the appellant/�plicant's nab sand addresses on mailing labels?
"ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited_to_-attend said hearing and express
opinions or submit to the City Clerk written evidence for or against the
application as outlined above. If there are any further questions please, call
(insert name of Planner) at 536==52�2�27,, 7�
For Public Hearings at the City Council level please insert the above paragraph of
the public hearing notice:
CONNIE BROCKWAY, CITY CLERK
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
2000 MAIN STREET - 2ND FLOOR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92648
(714) 536-5227
1350K - 9/93
Frazer Tremblay Chairperson Tom Zanic f
Frazer Tremblay Enterprises Historical Resources Board . Seacliff Partners
11041 Beach Blvd. .Community Services Dept. 520 Broadway, Ste. 1001
Jacksonville, FL 32246 Santa Monica,CA 90401
Richard Harlow Board President 145-016-04
Richard Harlow and Associates H.B./F.V. Board of Realtors Crown Investment Ptnshp
211-13 Main Street 81.01 Slater Avenue 14831 Myford Rd.#A
Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Huntington Beach,CA 92647 Tustin, CA 92680
David Hirsch Julie Vandermost 145-019-05
Masco Corporation BIA-OC ®r��,
^' Eugene Zwick
3030 Old Ranch Pkwy, Sye.#400 2001 E.4th St. 9224 �'t l 16841 Edgewater Ln
Seal Beach, CA 90740-2752 Santa Ana,CA 92705. Huntington Beach,CA 92649
Bob Goodmanson E"I'I Corral 100 �'-� 145-491-10
CB Commercial Mary Bell U` California Equip. Ent.
P.O. Box 9410 20292 Eastwood Circle Attn: Wayne Curtis
Anaheim,CA 92812 Huntington Beach,CA 92646 20651 Prism PI
El Toro, CA 92630
145-491-17
Catherine Stip William Holman URO Huntington Beach
16391 Fairway Lane Pacific Coast Homes Gerico Fiberglass
Huntington Beach,CA 92649 2124 Main St. 2102 Business Ctr. Dr. #100
Huntington Beach,CA 92648-2499 Irvine,CA 92715
Norman Yost Smith President, H.B.Hist. Society 145-491-18
4053 Aladdin Drive c/o Newland House Museum Hall and Lorensen Prop.
Huntington Beach,CA 92649 19820 Beach Blvd. 3914 Summitridge Ln.
Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Orange,CA 92667
Huntington Beach Edna Littlebury 145-482-08
Chamber of Commerce Golden St.Mobile Home Owners James Fast
2213 Main Street, Ste. 432 11021 Magnolia Blvd. 9082 Mahlo Drive
Huntington Beach,CA 92648 Garden Grove,CA 92642 Huntington Beach, CA 92646
145-483-09 145-483-08 145-482-09
Progressive Enterprise D Edward Whitehead Tr Evan James Tr
15495 Graham 5200 Irvine Blvd.4393 21 Chuckwagon Rd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Irvine, CA 92720 Rolling Hills, CA 90274
145-521-13,14 145-537-01 145-537-02
VALACAL CO Heinz Investments Inc Daniel Horowitz
Tax Dept 525 N Pine Way 9761 Eastwood Cir
P.O. Box 88259 Anaheim,CA 92805 Villa Park, CA 92667
Atlanta,GA 30356
145-537-09,09 145-537-10,11
James Springer Tr Forties Lots Assoc.
6333 Chaffee Street 239 Heliotrope Ave.
Ventura,CA 93003 Corona Del Mar,CA 92625
Code Amendment 93-3
Mailing Labels
10/19/93
145-543-01,03,04 •145-543-02 • 145-543-05
Huntington Beach Industrial Park Dallas Weaver Robert Lee Boswell Tr
P.O. Box C-19560 8152 Evelyne Circle 6912 Rio Vista Dr
Irvine,CA 92713 Huntington Beach,CA 92646 Huntington Beach,CA 92647S
145-543-06 145-543-07 145-537-06,07
Laurence Feeley John Lynch RJ Serra
5702 Engineer Dr 17093 Westport Dr P.O. Box 26468
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Huntington Beach,CA 92649 Santa Ana,CA 92799
Code Amendment 93-3
Mailing Labels
10/19/93