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File #: 25-516   
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/18/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 7/8/2025 Final action:
Title: APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-032 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-036 (VU RESIDENCE) 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. LOCATION: 16482 Somerset Lane, 92649 (Gilbert Island in Huntington Harbour)
Attachments: 1. Att #1 - Suggested Findings and Conditions of Approval, 2. Att #2 - Plans received and dated April 8, 2025, 3. Att #3 - ZA Notice of Action, 4. Att #4 - ZA Meeting Minutes, 5. Att #5 - Appeal received and dated May 29, 2025, 6. Att #6 - Code Requirements, 7. Att #7 - Vicinity Map, 8. Att #8 - Project Narrative, 9. Att #9 - Photos of Project Site and Neighboring Properties, 10. Att #10 - PowerPoint
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT

TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
BY: Wayne Carvalho, Contract Principal Planner

SUBJECT:
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APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-032 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-036 (VU RESIDENCE)

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.

LOCATION:
16482 Somerset Lane, 92649 (Gilbert Island in Huntington Harbour)
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APPELLANT: Mayor Pat Burns

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

PROPERTY
OWNER:
Chi Hoang Thuy Vu, 3932 Sirius Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649



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; and

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):
A) Do not make the suggested findings, which will result in a mandatory denial per Section 241.10(C) and Section 245.30 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO); or

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

PROJECT PROPOSAL:

The project includes the following requests: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 24-032/Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 24-036 - 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...

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