08062014-193
CITY OF ORANGE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
MINUTES – FINAL
August 6, 2014
Staff in Attendance: Rick Otto, Zoning Administrator
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner
Bette Springer, Recording Secretary
Public Hearing: 3:30 p.m.
Rick Otto, Zoning Administrator, called the Public Hearing to order, Wednesday, August 6, 2014
at 3:34 p.m.
NEW ITEM:
1. Variance No. 2234-14 – Golshani Residence, 1902 N. Zion Street
The applicant proposes to construct two 8-foot tall columnar features at the front property
line in connection with a pronounced property entry stairway and, two slope-stepping,
staggered, retaining walls. A retaining wall with a railing on it alongside the left side of
the property entry stairs and, the innermost retaining wall with a wrought iron or tube
steel fence on it are the two features that require a Variance because they are over 42
inches high. The 8-foot columns do not require a Variance because they are not
considered walls or accessory structures by definition of the Orange Municipal Code and
pursuant to a determination of the Community Development Director.
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Rick Otto, Zoning Administrator (ZA), asked Staff to give the Staff Report presentation on
Variance No. 2234-11 – Golshani Residence.
Chad Ortlieb, Senior Planner, presented a project overview consistent with the Zoning
Administrator Staff Report.
The applicant, Mike Golshani, address on file, was present at the hearing to answer any concerns
of the Zoning Administrator.
Mr. Otto asked if this property had a homeowner’s association (HOA), and if so, had they seen
the plans. He said the City’s approvals are contingent upon the HOA decisions. Based on a nod
from Mr. Golshani, Mr. Ortlieb indicated that the HOA seen them.
Mr. Otto asked if this application was a result of a Code Enforcement case, since the property
was currently under construction. Mr. Ortlieb said it came in as a Building Inspector
investigation. It does require building permits for the columns, retaining walls and an y electrical
components. The applicant has not gotten the permits yet; however, there was a progression of
the work at the site.
Mr. Otto opened the public hearing to the public, including the applicant.
City of Orange – Zoning Administrator
FINAL Meeting Minutes for August 6, 2014
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Mr. Golshani, address on file, said the purpose of the construction was to make the front of the
house look better than it looked previously. Mr. Otto asked what the original condition was. Mr.
Golshani said it could be viewed in Google Maps. Mr. Golshani said he wanted to know what
could be done to make the process go faster.
Mr. Otto asked if anyone else had any comments.
Jill Loucks stated the applicant has broken every rule possible. Bins are out front for months at a
time, overflowing into the streets. The streets and gutters have never been cleaned at the bottom.
Ms. Loucks said all the neighbors have step-ups, not just him. She said Mr. Golshani has never
gotten approvals. Also, his construction doesn’t match anything in Mayberry Ranch. She said
he signed the CC&R’s and then started in on the project. He doesn’t go to any of the HOA
meetings when they requested approval for the project. He works morning to night. Mr. Otto
asked where Ms. Loucks lives on the street, and she showed him on the plans (three houses
away).
Mr. Otto asked when the application was filed, and Mr. Ortlieb said June 24, 2014. He also
asked when the photos were submitted, and Mr. Ortlieb said they came in a week after the
application date.
Mr. Otto asked if the neighbors would have the same opportunity for construction as the
applicant, and Mr. Ortlieb said they did (based on different topographical differences). Mr. Otto
said the Zoning Administrator must review the request presented, and cannot punish the
applicant for inappropriate work he continued to do during the application process. He asked if
there were any conditions recommended by Staff. Mr. Ortlieb said there is an attached letter
with Condition 6, requiring building permits for all construction work. Mr. Otto asked Mr.
Ortlieb to ensure the permits are requested and issued, and that no additional work should occur
until the permits are received. He told Mr. Golshani it’s quite possible some of the materials
would have to be removed in order for the inspectors to look at the footings or other installations
that had occurred.
Mr. Otto approved, in the letter attached to the staff report, Variance No. 2234-14 with the
conditions.
Mr. Otto stated that there were no other items on this agenda and the meeting was adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT:
The ZA adjourned the Public Hearing at 3:56 p.m.