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File #: 25-679   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 9/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Appeal of Planning Commission's Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 (Vu Residence)
Attachments: 1. Att #1 Suggested Findings & Conditions of Approval, 2. Att #2 Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations - 4-8-2025, 3. Att #3 Mayor Pat Burns Appeal, 4. Att #4 Draft PC Minutes of July 8, 2025, 5. Att #5 PC Notice of Action dated July 9, 2025, 6. Att #6 Planning Commission Staff Report of July 8, 2025, 7. Att #7 Zoning Administrator Minutes - May 21, 2025, 8. Att #8 Code Requirements, 9. Att #9 Vicinity Map, 10. Att #10 Photos of Project Site and Neighboring Properties, 11. Att #11 PowerPoint Presentation
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager

VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development

PREPARED BY: Wayne Carvalho, Contract Planner

Subject:
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Appeal of Planning Commission's Action on Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 (Vu Residence)
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Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for City Council's consideration is the appeal filed by Mayor Pat Burns of the Planning Commission's action on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 24-036, a request to demolish an existing residence and construct a 7,392 sq. ft., 3-story single-family dwelling at a height of 35 ft. with an attached 682 sq. ft. 3-car garage, a 35 sq. ft. 2nd floor balcony, and two (2) 3rd floor balconies totaling 166 sq. ft.

Financial Impact:
Not Applicable

Planning Commission Action:
recommendation
A) Find Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3.

B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
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Alternative Action(s):

The City Council can take one of the following alternative actions:

A) Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in mandatory denial per Section 241.10(C) of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO).

B) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit No. 24-036 and direct staff accordingly.

Analysis:

A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:

Applicant: ANHA Studio, 13472 Jessica Dr., Garden Grove, CA 92843

Location: 16482 Somerset Lane, 92649 (Gilbert Island in Huntington Harbour)

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 24-032 and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 24-036 - to demolish an existing residence a...

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