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File #: 25-664   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/12/2025 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 9/2/2025 Final action:
Title: Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014 (Huntington Beach Sports Complex)
Attachments: 1. Att #1 Suggested Findings & Conditions of Approval CUP 25-007, 2. Att #2 Suggested Findings & Conditions of Approval CUP 25-014, 3. Att #3 Plans received and dated July 16, 2025, 4. Att #4 Project Narrative, 5. Att #5 Vicinity Maps, 6. Att #6 PC Notices of Action, 7. Att #7 Draft PC Meeting Minutes, 8. Att #8 Appeal received and dated August 7, 2025, 9. Att #9 Code Requirements, 10. Att #10 August 5, 2025, PC Staff Reports, 11. Att #11 Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes, 12. Att #12 Powerpoint Presentation, 13. Att #13 Letters in support and opposition
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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: Marco Cuevas Jr., Associate Planner

Subject:
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Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014 (Huntington Beach Sports Complex)
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Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for City Council's consideration are Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Nos. 25-007 and 25-014, a request to allow the sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 41 License) within a proposed approximately 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor dining area for an eating and drinking establishment with full table service at two locations at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.

Financial Impact:
Not Applicable

Planning Commission Action:
recommendation
A) Find Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301, Class 1.
B) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 25-007 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1).
C) Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 25-014 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 2).
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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).

B) Continue Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014, and direct staff accordingly.

Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:

Applicant: Matt Olmstead, HBSC Partners, 18100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Conditional Use Permit Nos. 25-007 and 25-014 - to allow the sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 41 License) within a proposed approximately 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor dining area for an eating and drinking establishment with full table service at two locations at the Huntington...

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