Legislation Details

File #: 26-708   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/11/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 9/8/2026 Final action:
Title: APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-006 (205 PECAN ADUS) REQUEST: To permit two, approximately 420 sq. ft. and 480 sq. ft. detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on an existing multi-family property at an overall height of two stories and 18 ft. LOCATION: 205 Pecan Avenue, 92648 (northwest corner of Lake Street and Pecan Avenue)
Attachments: 1. Att #1 - Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval, 2. Att #2 - Site Plan received and dated August 6, 2026, Floor Plans and Elevations received and dated May 28, 2026, 3. Att #3 - Appeal Letter received and dated July 22, 2026, 4. Att #4 - Photos, 5. Att #5 - Vicinity Map, 6. Att #6 - ZA Notice of Action, 7. Att #8 - Powerpoint Presentation, 8. Att #7 - ZA Minutes, 9. Att #8 Code Requirements
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT

SUBMITTED TO: Planning Commission
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Madalyn Welch, Senior Planner

SUBJECT:
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APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S APPROVAL OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 26-006 (205 PECAN ADUS)

REQUEST:
To permit two, approximately 420 sq. ft. and 480 sq. ft. detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on an existing multi-family property at an overall height of two stories and 18 ft.

LOCATION:
205 Pecan Avenue, 92648 (northwest corner of Lake Street and Pecan Avenue)
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APPELLANT: Council Member Pat Burns

APPLICANT:
Marcus Kemmerer, 228 Crest Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

PROPERTY
OWNER:
UPOP, LLC, 6602 Cedarwood Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92648



recommendation
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:

Find the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Approve Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 with suggested findings and conditions of approval (Attachment No. 1)

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ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in a mandatory denial per Section 245.30 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO); or
Continue Coastal Development Permit No. 26-006 and direct staff accordingly.

PROJECT PROPOSAL:

Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 26-006 represents a request to permit two, approximately 420 sq. ft. and 480 sq. ft. detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on an existing multi-family property at an overall height of two stories and 18 ft.

Background:
The subject site is currently developed with a triplex. Aerial imagery indicates the triplex structure has existed on the site since at least 1932 and parking stalls were added to the site in the earl...

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