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File #: 25-035   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/15/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 3/25/2025 Final action:
Title: APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-026 (TIEMPO SECURITY FENCE) - CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 11, 2025 MEETING REQUEST: To permit the construction of a 6 ft. tall open slat wrought iron security fence within the 10 ft. front setback in lieu of the maximum height of 42 inches. This request also includes a reduced vehicle stacking distance of 7 feet, 2 1/2 inches in lieu of a minimum of 20 feet, and to allow the proposed fence within portions of the required 10 ft. visibility triangles located at the front entry and the rear alley exit. LOCATION: 625 and 627 Main Street, 92648 (near the intersection of Main St., 7th St., and Palm Ave.)
Attachments: 1. ATT #1 - Suggested Finding and Conditions of Approval CUP 24-026-jb, 2. ATT #2 - Plans received and dated Feb 25, 2025, 3. ATT #3 - ZA Notice of Action, 4. ATT #4 - ZA Meeting Minutes, 5. ATT #5 - Appeal Letter received and dated November 22, 2024, 6. ATT #6 - Code Requirements, 7. ATT #7 - Vicinity Map, 8. ATT #8 - Project Narrative, 9. ATT #9 - Public Comments, 10. ATT #10 - Presentation, 11. ATT #11 - Late Communication
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. 24-026 (TIEMPO SECURITY FENCE) - CONTINUED FROM THE FEBRUARY 11, 2025 MEETING

REQUEST:
To permit the construction of a 6 ft. tall open slat wrought iron security fence within the 10 ft. front setback in lieu of the maximum height of 42 inches. This request also includes a reduced vehicle stacking distance of 7 feet, 2 1/2 inches in lieu of a minimum of 20 feet, and to allow the proposed fence within portions of the required 10 ft. visibility triangles located at the front entry and the rear alley exit.

LOCATION:
625 and 627 Main Street, 92648 (near the intersection of Main St., 7th St., and Palm Ave.)
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APPELLANT:
City Council Member Don Kennedy

APPLICANT:
David L. Bailey, 23183 La Cadena Drive, 101, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

PROPERTY
OWNER:
Whitaker, Steven L & Whitaker, Aimee, 16105 Challis St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-1430



At the February 11, 2025, meeting, the Commission voted to continue the item to the March 25, 2025, meeting at the applicant's request.

In considering this request, the Planning Commission may either uphold the Zoning Administrator 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. 24-026 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; or

B) Continue Conditional Use Permit No. 24-026 and direct staff accordingly.

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