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File #: 25-870   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/30/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 12/9/2025 Final action:
Title: APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-016 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-011 (TRAN RESIDENCE) REQUEST: To demolish an existing two-story residence and construct a 5,671 sq. ft. three-story single-family dwelling with a three-car garage at an overall height of 34 ft. 1 in. LOCATION: 16741 Carousel Lane, 92649 (Humboldt Island in Huntington Harbour)
Attachments: 1. Att #1 - Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval (PC) CUP24-016 CDP24-011, 2. Att #2 - Plans received and dated September 23, 2025, 3. Att #3 - ZA Notice of Action, 4. Att #4 - ZA Meeting Minutes, 5. Att #5 - Appeal received and dated October 27 2025, 6. Att #6 - Code Requirements, 7. Att #7 - Vicinity Map, 8. Att #8 - Project Narrative, 9. Att #9 - Photos of Project Site and Neighboring Properties, 10. Att #10 - PowerPoint
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT

TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
BY: Marco Cuevas Jr., Associate Planner

SUBJECT:
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APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-016 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-011 (TRAN RESIDENCE)

REQUEST:
To demolish an existing two-story residence and construct a 5,671 sq. ft. three-story single-family dwelling with a three-car garage at an overall height of 34 ft. 1 in.

LOCATION:
16741 Carousel Lane, 92649 (Humboldt Island in Huntington Harbour)
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APPELLANT: David and Kimberly Tran

APPLICANT:
Javier Sevenello, Jeanette Architects, 296 Redondo Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803

PROPERTY
OWNER:
David and Kimberly Tran, 16741 Carousel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649



In considering this request, the Planning Commission may either uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision (with or without modifications) or take an alternative action.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION:

recommendation
A) Find the proposed project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3; and

B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-016 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-011 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1)


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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-016 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-011 with modified findings and conditions of approval (Appellant's Request); or

B) Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in a mandatory denial per Section 241.10(C) and Section 245.30 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO); or

C) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 24-016 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-011 and direct staff accordingly.

PROJECT PROPOSAL:

The project includes the following requests: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 24-016/Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 24-011 - To demolish an ...

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