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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANAHEIM CITY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1987, 9':30 A.M.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator
PRESENT: Pamela Starnes, Secretary
Lori Duca, Assistant Planner ' '
Procedure to Expedite Meeting:
The proponents for conditional use permit and variance applications which are
not contested wilt have 5 minutes to present their evidence. in contested
applications, the proponents and opponent will each have 10 minutes to present
their case unless additional time is requested and the complexity of the matter
warrants. After the opponent(s) speak, the proponent will have 5 minutes for
rebuttal. Before speaking, please give your name and address and spell your
name.
Staff Reports are part of the evidence. received by the Zoning Administrator at
each hearing. Copies are available to the public prior to and at the meeting.
The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to deviate from the foregoing if,
in the Administrator's opinion, the ends of fairness to all concerned will be
served.
A1.1 documents presented to the Zoning Administrator for review in connection
with any hearing, including photographs or other acceptable visual
representations of non-documentary evidence, shall be retained by the City of
Anaheim for the public record and shall be available for public inspection.
The action taken by the Zoning Administrator on this date regarding conditional
use permits and variances is final unless, within 15 days of the Zoning
Administrator's .written decision being placed in the U.S.~ Mail, an appeal is
filed. Such appeal shalt be made at any time following the public hearing and
prior to the conclusion of the appeal period. An appeal shall be made in
written form to the City Clerk, accompanied by an appeal fee equal to one-half
the amount of the original filing fee. The City Clerk, upon filing of such an
appeal, wilt set said conditional use permit or variance for public hearing
before the City Council at the earliest possible date. You will be notified by
the City Clerk of said hearing.
After the scheduled public hearings, members of the public will be allowed to
speak on items of interest under "Items of Public Interest". Such items must
be within the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Each speaker will be
allotted a maximum of 3 minutes to speak. Before speaking, please give your
name and address and spell your last name.
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December 3, 1987
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
la. EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
lb. VARIANCE N0. 3731
OWNERS: KANG-SHEN CHEN AND SHU-JEN CHEN, 1230 Maple Tree Court,
' La Habra, CA 90631
AGENT: RICHARD HULL, 400 West Lambert Road, $E, Brea, CA 92621
LOCATION: 6984 East Overtook Terrace
Waivers of (a) minimum structural setback and (b) maximum structural
height to construct a 2-1/2 story, 36-foot high single-family
residence.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR DECISION N0.
2. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ADJUSTMENT ITEMS:
None
3. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Those persons wishing to address the Zoning Administrator under
this item are requested to step to the podium, give your last
name and address and spell your .last name.
ADJOURNED'
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I hereby certify that a complete copy of this agenda was posted at:
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Continued
12/17/87
12/03/87.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANAHEIM CITY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
MINUTES - DECEMBER 3, 1987
The regular meeting of the Anaheim City Zoning Administrator was called to
order by Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, at 10:00 a. m., December 3,
1987, in the Council Chamber. Meeting was called to order a half hour later
than normal due to late arrival of applicant.
PRESENT: Annika M. Santalahti, Zoning Administrator
Lori Duca, Assistant Planner
Pamela Starnes, Secretary
ITEM N0. 1. EIR NEGATIVE DECLARATION and VARIANCE N0. 3731
PUBLIC HEARING. OWNERS:' KANG-SHEN CHEN AND SU-JEN CHEN, 1230 Maple Tree
Court, La Habra, CA 90631. AGENT: RICHARD HULL, 400 West Lambert Road, #E,
Brea, CA 92621. Subject property is an irregularly-shaped parcel of land
consisting of approximately 2.45 acres located approximately; 200 feet southwest
of the intersection of Hidden Canyon Road and Overlook Terrace, having a
frontage of approximately 386 feet on the southeast side of Overlook Terrace,
having a maximum depth of approximately 484 feet and f urther~described as 6984
Overlook Terrace.
Waivers of minimum structural setback and maximum structural height to
construct a 36-foot high, 2-1/2 story single-family residence.
There was no one indicating their presence in opposition to subject request and
although the staff report was not read, it is ref erred to and made a part of
the minutes.
Mr. Chen noted his proposed house was located a good distance from his
neighbors. He said he had discussed his proposal with the neighbors and they
had no objections, and theref ore asked the City to approve his project.
The public hearing was closed.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, said she had looked`at the property.
She noted that the proposed plans indicated windows in the attic which gave the
house the appearance of having three stories and effectvely~part of the attic
could be used as additional rooms. She said no three-story single-f amity homes
have ever been approved. '
Mr. Chen said the space would be used for storage and noted he had built
similar houses in other cities. He said the window treatment was for
appearance only. He restated his neighbors did not have a problem with the
height and structural set-back waivers.
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Ms. Santalahti said in order for her to approve the project, she wanted a
letter from his neighbors stating they did not oppose his project. She noted
she would like applicant to submit two exhibits of the house. One section
showing how the house sets relative to the north south neighbors, and one to
the east west neighbors, after final grading has taken place for the house
pad. She also noted there was no need for elevations on these exhibits.
Public hearing was continued until meeting of December 17, 1987.
ITEM OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
There was no one indicating a desire to speak.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no f urther business, Ms. Santalahti adjourned the meeting at
10:20 a. m.
Minutes prepared by:
Pamela H. Starnes, Secretary
Minutes approved by:
nnika M. Santalahti
Zoning Administrator
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