The Environmental Assessment Committee is comprised of one staff member from Planning, Public Works and the City Attorney’s Office.
Environmental assessment checklists are submitted for projects that are not exempt according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and require further analysis. After discussing impacts and mitigation measures, the Committee makes recommendations regarding the necessity of preparation and advertisement of an Environmental Impact Report, Mitigated Negative Declaration or Negative Declaration for a project. The recommended environmental document is decided on by the approving body.
The Environmental Assessment Committee typically examines a project very early in the process so that the appropriate CEQA public review period can be advertised prior to action by the decision-making body.
The Environmental Assessment Committee meets on an as-needed basis. Agendas are available to the public one week prior to the meeting.
Staff Liaison
Jennifer Villasenor, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1661
Agendas
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| December 14, 2009 | ||
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| September 17, 2008 | Meeting postponed |
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| April 24, 2008 | ||
| April 14, 2008 | ||
| January 10, 2008 |
Environmental Documents
Draft Negative Declaration No. 08-005 in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-015 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposal, by Rick Wood, WBSA, to construct an approximately 46,895 sq. ft. addition to an existing 52,177 sq. ft. medical office building, a 4-level 464 space parking structure, reconfiguration of the existing main driveway, closure of an existing drive approach on Beach Boulevard, and construction of a new drive approach on Beach Boulevard. The 46,895 sq. ft addition is proposed to be located adjacent to the existing building along the northerly property line. The addition is proposed at a height of 45’-6” and three-stories to match the height and number of stories of the existing building. The parking structure is proposed to be located at the rear of the site along the easterly property line. The structure consists of four levels and houses 464 parking stalls. The height of parking structure will be 45’-4”.
The project will be constructed in three phases. During phase 1, which last approximately 9 months, approximately 174 parking spaces would be removed from the east portion of the site and a 464-space parking structure will be constructed. During phase 2, which will last approximately 12, modifications to the parking area south of the existing medical office building would be completed. Phase 3, which will last approximately 2 months, consists of the construction of the proposed medical office building. A total of 181 parking spaces will remain available during phase 1 construction. During phase 1 and 2 construction, 100 parking spaces will be provided on the adjacent commercial shopping center site to provide a total of 181 parking spaces to meet the existing medical office’s parking demand.
The Draft Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, February 26, 2009, and ending on Friday, March 27, 2009.
Project Planner, Rami Talleh, Senior Planner, (714) 374-1682
Brethren Christian School Gymnasium
The proposed project involves the construction of recreational facilities and associated improvements at an existing private junior high and high school site. The components of the project include the construction of a 27,000 sq. ft. gymnasium, enhancements to existing landscape areas, displacement of 87 parking spaces for the construction of the gymnasium, construction of three new parking areas totaling 92 parking spaces, resurfacing existing parking lot areas, and expansion of the existing sport program to include evening football and basketball matches.
Project Planner, Rami Talleh, Senior Planner, (714) 374-1682
The proposed project involves the demolition of an existing service station containing four self-service fuel dispensers, including removal of underground storage tanks and soil remediation as necessary, and construction of a new service station with a 2,400 sq. ft. convenience food market including the sale of beer and wine with an attached 960 sq. ft. automated car wash. The project site is located at 21452 Brookhurst Street (northeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Hamilton Avenue). The Draft Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, January 8, 2009 and ending Friday, February 6, 2009.
Project Planner: Andrew Gonzales, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1547
Rainbow Disposal Transfer Station
Rainbow Disposal is proposing to expand their existing transfer station and material recovery facility (MRF) to include approximately 193,150 square feet of new building area including two transfer stations, a secondary recycling building, office, and enclosure of existing MRF canopy. Rainbow’s capacity is proposed to increase from the current 2,800 tons per day (TPD) to 4,000 TPD in a manner that would allow ongoing operations during construction. The acquisition of additional land would not be required. All improvements would occur within the existing facility boundary, and no off-site improvements would be required. The expanded facility would comply with stringent new regulations from South Coast Air Quality Management District and the California Integrated Waste Management Board through the use of state-of-the-art systems to control dust and odors, and monitor air quality. In addition, several functions that currently occur outdoors will be improved and enclosed, reducing noise and odor. The Rainbow Disposal facility is located at 17121 Nichols Street.
Project Planner: Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner, (714) 536-5624
Summary: The proposed project consists of construction of a 12,900 square-foot CVS Pharmacy, 63 parking spaces, and associated site improvements on a vacant lot at the southeast corner of Goldenwest Street and McFadden Avenue. The vacant site has been used as a pumpkin patch and a Christmas tree lot. The approximate height of the proposed one-story building is 28 feet. The proposal includes drive-thru service in conjunction with the pharmacy use. The CVS Pharmacy, including the drive-thru, is proposed to be open 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Access to the site is proposed via a two-way driveway along Goldenwest Street and a two-way driveway along McFadden Avenue. The project includes a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment to allow commercial uses at the proposed project site. Construction of the proposed project is expected to last approximately seven months.
Project Planner: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner (714) 374-1744
601 8th Street/806 Acacia Street
Demolition of two existing single family dwellings and an accessory structure located in the Wesley Park Section, a potentially historic district identified in the Historic and Cultural Resources Element of the City of Huntington Beach General Plan. The 20-day public review and comment period begins August 21st, and ends Tuesday, September 9th.
Project Planner: Hayden Beckman, Planning Aide, 714 374-5317
Pacific View Mixed Use
Located at the Northeast Corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 7th Street, the project proposes to construct a four-story, 35 foot tall, 12,922 square foot mixed-use, visitor-serving/residential development. The proposed uses within the project would include 4,082 sq. ft. of commerical space on the ground floor and seven residential units consisting of 4,472 sq. ft. on the second floor and 4,367 sq. ft. on the third floor. The project includes a request for a variance to allow a fourth floor in lieu of the maximum allowed number of three floors for purposes of providing common open space within a roof top deck.
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2008-011
Project Planner: Rami Talleh, Senior Planner, 714 374-1682
Huntington Harbour Bulkhead Repair
Tetra Tech, Inc. is currently working with 30 homeowners in Huntington Harbour to repair bulkheads. The proposed project area includes homes on Davenport Island, Trinidad Island, Gilbert Island, Humboldt Island, Edgewater Lane and Morning Star Drive. The purpose of the project is to restore the foundation of the bulkhead and provide toe protection to inhibit any future scouring or erosion, which may jeopardize the bulkhead’s structural integrity. The bulkheads in Huntington Harbour are made of reinforced cast-in-place concrete and untreated timber piles supporting the footings. Due to the time span of design and construction, there are slight differences in bulkhead design among the properties. Some sections of the bulkhead have a cutoff wall below the bulkhead and some do not have a cutoff wall. Over the years, erosion due to localized tidal currents, recreational boat use and periodic maintenance dredging activities in the area have undermined the bulkhead, damaged the support piles and threatened the overall structural integrity. Properties located on the main channel show the greatest erosion levels.
The repair project would consist of three phases: pile repair, placement of sheet piles and installation of slope protection, although not all phases would apply to all properties. All three phases will be staggered and performed concurrently at certain stages to minimize total project duration. The total duration of the project is estimated to take 120 working days.
Talbert Lake Diversion Project
Summary: The Talbert Lake Diversion Project is a Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board-approved Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) involving the construction of a natural treatment system in the northeastern corner of Central Park in Huntington Beach, on the eastern side of Goldenwest Street. The proposed project would divert up to 3 million gallons per day (mgd) of dry weather flows from the East Garden Grove Wintersburg Channel (EGGWC) into a newly constructed treatment wetlands system for water quality improvement purposes. Project components include the construction of a diversion structure such as a rubber dam within the EGGWC to divert dry weather flows either into an existing water line in Goldenwest Street, or the existing storm drain system within Gothard Street, for transport to the newly constructed treatment wetlands within Central Park.
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1661
Summary: Establish a new daycare/preschool facility in an existing 45,400 square foot building shared with Pep Boys at the Southeast corner of Brookhurst Street and Garfield Avenue. The day care would occupy 22,285 square feet.
Project Planner: Andrew Gonzales, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1547