Legislation Details

File #: 26-338   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action:
Title: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-008 (LIBERTY DUPLEX) - APPEAL REQUEST: To demolish a single-family residence and construct a three-story approximately 5,200 sq. ft. duplex at an overall height of 32 feet. LOCATION: 7812 Liberty Drive, 92647 (South side of Liberty Drive, West of Beach Boulevard)
Attachments: 1. Att # 1 - Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval, 2. Att # 2 - Plans received and dated May 5, 2026, 3. Att # 3 - ZA Notice of Action, 4. Att # 4 - ZA Meeting Minutes, 5. Att # 5 - Appeal received and dated March 9, 2026, 6. Att # 6 - Code Requirements, 7. Att # 7 - Vicinity Map, 8. Att # 8 - Project Narrative, 9. Att # 9 - Property Photos, 10. Att # 10 - Powerpoint
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT

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

SUBJECT:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-008 (LIBERTY DUPLEX) - APPEAL

REQUEST:
To demolish a single-family residence and construct a three-story approximately 5,200 sq. ft. duplex at an overall height of 32 feet.

LOCATION:
7812 Liberty Drive, 92647 (South side of Liberty Drive, West of Beach Boulevard)
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APPELLANT: Council Member Pat Burns

APPLICANT:
Ernest Little, 16651 Gothard Street, Suite A-1, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

PROPERTY
OWNER:
Natalie Nguyen, 18452 Tytris Way, Yorba Linda, CA 92866



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.
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-008 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
A) Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in a mandatory denial per Section 241.10 (C) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO); or
B) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 24-008 and direct staff accordingly.

PROJECT PROPOSAL:

The project includes the following request:

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 24-008 - To demolish a single-family residence and construct a three-story approximately 5,200 sq. ft. duplex at an overall height of 32 feet pursuant to Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO) Section 210.05 (C).

Each unit in the duplex has four bedrooms and a two-car garage. The construction of a two-story detached building consisting of two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) at the rear of the property are permitted by...

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