ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
TO: Zoning Administrator
FROM: Jennifer Ash, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
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COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-001/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 26-001 (MENDEZ RESIDENCE)
REQUEST:
To demolish an existing single-story single-family residence and construct a new 5,000 sq. ft. two-story single-family dwelling with a roof top deck at a height of 30 ft. with roof deck access at a height 35 ft.
LOCATION:
16522 Somerset Lane, 92649 (North side of Somerset Lane, West of Gilbert Drive - Gilbert Island, Huntington Harbour)
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APPLICANT:
Matt Caldwell, 15211 Victoria Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Humberto Mendez, 2307 South San Dimas Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Zoning Administrator take the following actions:
A) Find the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1; and
B) Approve Coastal Development Permit No. 26-001 and Conditional Use Permit No. 26-001 with findings and conditions of approval.
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General Plan:
RL (Residential Low Density)
Zone:
RL (Residential Low Density)
Environmental Status:
The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Coastal Status:
Appealable
Existing Use:
Single-Family Residence
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval
2. Conceptual Plans Received March 18, 2026
3. Narrative
4. Site Photos