Applications in process. The applications in process is a listing of all entitlement applications that have been submitted for Planning Department processing. It includes the appropriate review body, brief project description, date received and staff contact. For additional information on these project, please contact the the assigned planner.

Below are some of the larger developments in the City of Huntington Beach along with a brief description.  The links will take you to supporting documents including a more detailed project description, images, staff reports, environmental documents and other items as applicable.  If you would like additional information, feel free to contact the Planning and Zoning Counter at (714) 536-5271. Please also check out the Major Projects Newsletter for updates on development activities in the City of Huntington Beach.

Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports for smaller projects are located on the environmental reports page.

Archstone Residential Project
Applicant: Archstone New Development Holdings LP
Location: Consolidated 8.5 acre site (southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Gothard Street)
Summary: The proposed project involves the construction of a new five-story multifamily apartment building of up to 510 units (approximately 465,000 sq. ft.) surrounding a five-story parking structure located at the southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Gothard Street. Project amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and spa, fitness center, click café wifi area, clubhouse, and approximately 31,000 sq. ft. of public open space. A total of 739 parking spaces are provided in the parking structure as well as surface parking spaces. The project also features a new frontage road with angled parking spaces and pedestrian walkways along Edinger Avenue, a new street at the southerly portion of the site connecting to Gothard Street, and the consolidation of five parcels to create an 8.5 acre site.
Status: In review by City Staff
Next Steps: Pending
Project Planner: Jill Arabe

Ascon Landfill Site

Applicant (contact): California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Summary: The Ascon Landfill, located at the Southwest Corner of Magnolia and Hamilton, operated as a landfill from 1938 to 1984. Industrial and oil field waste were disposed there until 1971. From 1971 to 1984, construction debris was disposed at the site. A group of private companies that brought waste to the site during its years as an operating landfill are paying for clean-up activities. Emergency action to repair berms potentially weakened in the 2005 “100-year” rains was completed January 10, 2006. An Interim Removal Measure of oily materials from two interior waste lagoons is planned in 2010, and after that the final clean up of the site will proceed. More information at www.ascon-hb.com.

Location: Southwest Corner of Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue

Status: On-going/monitor

Beach Boulevard/Edinger Corridors Specific Plan

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (lead Department: Planning & Econ Development)

Summary:  Development of Specific Plan for Beach Boulevard.  Workshop held with City Council, Staff, local businesses and community members in September 2005 to give overview of Corridor Planning concepts and process. Now incorporates former Edinger Corridor study area.

Status: Effective April 16, 2010

Next Steps: Complete

Beach and Ellis - Mixed Use Development
Summary: Certified by the City Council on February 6, 2012, the EIR analyzed the development of a project consisting of up to 105 residential units, 37,000 square feet of commercial space and common area on the 2.7 acre site, and evaluates alternatives to the project that include an increased residential project with up to 274 residential units, private and public open space and 8,500 square of commercial space as well as a commercial alternative with 77,300 square feet of retail and office space. On May 15, 2012, the Planning Commission approved the development of 274 residential units (six live work units) and 8,500 square feet of commercial including 17,540 square feet of public open space and 31,006 square feet of residential private open space. The existing buildings (Shell Gas Station, retail/office building and restaurant) will be demolished to accommodate the project.
Location: 18502 and 18508-18552 Beach Boulevard (southeast corner of the Beach Boulevard and Ellis Avenue)
Status: Appealed by Mayor Don Hansen to allow the City Council an opportunity to review the merits of the project
Next Steps: A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 PM on June 4, 2012, before the City Council
Project Planner: Rosemary Medel
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Beach Walk
Applicant: Tom Bergerson, DM Bergerson; Developer-UDR
Location: 19891 and 19895 Beach Blvd. (west side of Beach Blvd. between Utica and Adams Avenue-across from the Newland Shopping Center)
Summary: The project includes development of 173 multi-family apartment units within a 4-story building. The project also includes a 5-level parking structure, public and private open space areas, a leasing office, fitness room, resident clubhouse and rooftop deck.
Status: Approved in March 2012.
Next Steps: Plan check submittal is anticipated for late Summer 2012.
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor
(Updated May 9, 2012)

Beach and Warner Mixed Use Project

Summary: The proposed Beach and Warner Mixed Use Project located at the southwest corner of the intersection (Comerica Tower Center, fka Guardian Center) proposes development of up to 279 residential units developed throughout the project site. Development also includes 31,200 square feet of additional retail space and 6,000 square feet of restaurant space on 9.4 acres. Some of the existing buildings will be demolished to accommodate the project. The project includes the construction of two new retail buildings at the corner of Warner Avenue and Beach Boulevard, new mixed-use buildings along both Warner and Beach and two new parking structures. The project is part of the Beach and Edinger Corridors Specific Plan. The EIR was Certified by the City Council on December 19, 2011.
Location: Southwest corner of Beach Blvd and Warner Ave
Status: Notice of Determination filed December 23, 2011 (City in litigation with Ocean View School District-filed January 23, 2012)
Project Planner: Rosemary Medel

Brightwater

Applicant: Hearthside Homes

Summary: The City is in the process of annexing 105.3 acres of the upper bench portion of Bolsa Chica that will become a residential development. The development, named the Brightwater project and currently in unincorporated Orange County, has already been approved by the California Coastal Commission and the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Development standards are based upon the County's standards. The City has been approached for annexation in order to provide better services. Brightwater would consist of 349 single-family units. Of the 105.3 acres, 67.9 would be dedicated for residential developments and 37.4 would be for habitat restoration.

Location: Proximate to Warner Avenue and Los Patos

Status: Entitlements approved (County and Coastal Commission), City has annexed project

Next Steps: Under Construction (County of Orange has jursidiction over building permits; City has authority over post construction items, eg, pools, patio covers).

Circulation Element Update

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (lead Department: Public Works)

Summary: Government Code Section 65302 (b) requires a circulation element in all city general plans “consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use element of the plan.” The City’s General Plan, including the Circulation Element, was comprehensively updated in 1996. Since that time there have been minor amendments to the Circulation Element. The City initiated a process to comprehensively update the Circulation Element earlier in 2005. Two significant technical components are being completed as part of the update. First, an updated local area transportation model is being developed. This effort includes a substantial effort in completing a local land use inventory. Second, the new model will be used as the basis for analyzing and developing recommendations for updating several sections of the Circulation Element.

Status: In progress

Next Steps: Implementation

Costco

Applicant: Costco/DJM Development (property owner)

On March 15, 2010, the Planning and Building Department received an application for a new Costco as part of the Village at Bella Terra development. The 154,113 sq ft Costco will include tire sales/installation, outside food service, and a gas station. Additionally, the Village at Bella Terra will include up to 468 multi-family residential units with 30,000 sq ft of additional retail. The Costco is proposed for the north side of the project area, closest to Center Avenue; the remaining retail and residential portion is proposed for a location closer to Edinger Avenue. The proposal includes demolition of the former Mervyn’s and Montgomery Wards. The entitlement application includes a Zoning Text Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Site Plan Review and Environmental Assessment.

Please see the "Village at Bella Terra" page for the Draft Addendum to EIR 2007-03

Project Planner
Jane James: (714) 536-5596

Downtown Specific Plan Update

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (lead Department: Economic Development)

Summary: The DTSP Update proposes to reconfigure 11 existing districts into seven new districts with the intent to encourage and facilitate development opportunities within the DTSP area by revising development standards including increases in allowable densities, floor area ratios and building heights for certain districts. The DTSP Update is also proposing to amend the Downtown Parking Master Plan and incorporate Design Guidelines to create a “one-stop” document that would guide development in the Downtown area. Additionally, the DTSP Update provides recommendations for streetscape improvements, public amenity requirements, circulation improvements (including the realignment of portions of 6th Street and Walnut Avenue) and mobility enhancements within the DTSP area.

Status: Certified by Coastal Commission - October 6, 2011

Edinger Walmart

Applicant: Tait & Associates
Summary: The project proposes to establish a community oriented anchor use within the Beach & Edinger Corridors Specific Plan (BECSP) by occupying an existing approximately 100,865 sq. ft. vacant retail building within an existing commercial center.
Location: 6912 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, 92647 (southwest corner of Edinger Avenue and Goldenwest Street)
Status: In Progress
Next Step: Complete Environmental Review

Former Lamb School Site
Applicant: Michael Adams
Summary: The project proponent, Tri Pointe Homes , LLC, proposes the construction of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of 81 detached single-family residential units on a 14.25-acre site located at 10251 Yorktown Avenue (north side of Yorktown Ave., east of Brookhurst Street). The City owns 2.6 acres of the site that will be used for open space purposes. The site is surrounded by single-family residences on the west, east and north and fronts Yorktown Ave. on the south.
Status: Environmental Review Underway
Next Steps: Pending

Former Wardlow Schools Site
Applicant: Michael Adams
Summary: The project proponent, Tri Pointe Homes , LLC, proposes the construction of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) consisting of 50 detached single-family residential units on an 8.35 acre site located at 9191 Pioneer Drive (north side of Pioneer Dr., east of Magnolia Ave.). The site is bounded by single family residences to the north and south, a flood control channel on the eastern border with residences beyond, and a City park with existing sports fields adjacent to Magnolia Street on the western border.
Status: Environmental Review Underway
Next Steps: Pending

Goodell Property
Applicant: Doug Goodell
Location: 6.2-acre unincorporated site on the east side of Bolsa Chica Street, south of the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Los Patos Avenue at the terminus of Bolsa Chica Street
Summary: The property is currently located in unincorporated County of Orange. In 2009, the City approved pre-zoning designations consisting of 3.2 acres of low density residential zoning and 3 acres of open space (recreation and conservation) zoning on the site as well as a property tax sharing agreement in anticipation of annexation of the property into the City. The City currently has an application pending for a General Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to establish land use designations consistent with the approved pre-zoning designations for the site. However, the application is on hold while the applicant is processing a coastal development permit with the California Coastal Commission to conduct archeological investigation on the site. No development has been proposed for the site.
Status: General Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment application on hold. Tentative Planning Commission and City Council public hearing dates have not been determined.
Next Steps: TBD
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor
(Updated May 9, 2012)

Gun Range EIR

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (Lead Department: Community Services)

Summary: The former gun range site is approximately 4.91 acres in size and is owned by the City of Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach Police Officers Association constructed the current gun range improvements and operated the facility under a 20 year lease from the City. In the early 1990s, it became evident that the range needed rebuilding. Unstable soil caused by decomposing landfill was impacting the facility, and the public side of the facility was closed and demolished due to structural concerns. In 1997 the City terminated the lease due to safety concerns, and the gun range has been closed since. The EIR will analyze clean-up of the former gun range site.

Location: Central Park (Proximate to Gothard Street and Talbert Avenue)

Status: Analysis in progress

Next Steps: Public Review of Draft EIR

Harmony Cove (Proposed Huntington Harbour Marina and Eating Establishment)
Applicant: John Trommald, BayviewHB LLC
Location: 3901 Warner Avenue (north side of Warner Avenue, west of Weatherly Lane)-Former Percy Park.
Summary: The proposed project is a request to amend the City’s Zoning Map on the project site to allow the development of a 23-boat slip marina, an eating and drinking establishment with outdoor dining area and alcoholic beverage sales, and ancillary uses to the marina (a marina office and retail/rental of water-related recreational equipment). The site is 2.28 acres, 0.97 acre of which is terra firma and 1.31 acres which is submerged. The majority of the project site (1.91-acres) is owned by the property owner, BayviewHB LLC, and the remainder (0.37-acre) is owned by the California State Lands Commission. The project includes a Zoning Map Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, Variance, and Tentative Parcel Map.
Status: 30 Day Review Period of Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 12-004 begins Thursday, May 10, 2012, ending Friday, June 8, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Next Steps: Planning Commission Public Hearing in August 2012 (Tentative)
Project Planner: Tess Nguyen (714) 374-1744

Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort Expansion
Applicant: The Robert Mayer Corporation
Location: 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, 92648 (bounded on the north by Pacific Avenue, on the east by Twin Dolphin Drive, on the south by Pacific Coast Highway, and on the west by the existing Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort)
Summary: To permit the expansion of the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort including a nine-story tower providing a total of 156 new guestrooms with appurtenant facilities. It will also include approximately 13,700 sq. ft. of meeting space, full service business center, casual dining restaurant, combined grocery/gift store, secondary retail/recreational services store, children’s club providing supervised play, health spa, fitness facility, outdoor function lawn and outdoor garden patio area, main pool deck area with family-oriented pool, smaller pool for younger children, two jacuzzi pools, outdoor pool bar/beverage service, and a secondary porte-cochere entry off Pacific View Avenue. The hotel expansion proposes a one level semi-subterranean parking structure with 261 parking spaces, a loading dock and other back-of-house facilities. The project will host all inclusive events such as weddings, conferences, parties, and meetings.
Status: Approved by Planning Commission on March 27, 2012
Next Step: Plan Check Review
Project Planner: Ethan Edwards, AICP
(Updated May 9, 2012)

Historic and Cultural Resources Element Update

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (Lead Department: Planning)

Summary: The project consists of an update of the Historic Resources Survey Report (1986) to inventory the City’s historic resources by conducting a new field survey and evaluation. In addition, the information gathered and analyzed by the new resources survey will be used to update existing facts, figures, goals and policies of the Historic and Cultural Resources Element (HCRE).

Status: In Progress

Next Steps: Complete Historic Study

Huntington Beach Lofts (385 Apartment Units)
Applicant: Red Oak Investments, LLC
Location: 7302-7400 Center Avenue, across from Goldenwest College (Southeast Corner of Gothard Street and Center Avenue)
Summary: The Huntington Beach Lofts project is on a 3.8 acre site with 385 luxury residential units in five residential stories, located above approximately 10,000 square feet of street level retail and commercial uses. Open space amenities will be included.
Status: Entitlements Approved: Environmental Impact Report (EIR 07-004), Zoning Map Amendment (ZTA 07-004), General Plan Amendment (GPA-07-003), Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA-07-001) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 07-043) by Planning Commission September 20, 2008; upheld by City Council November 10, 2008.
Next Steps: Submittal of Construction Documents in Summer 2012 (Tentative)
Project Planner: Tess Nguyen (714) 374-1744
(Updated May 9, 2012)

Huntington Beach Senior Center

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach
Project Location: 5-acre area in Central Park (southwest of the intersection of Goldenwest Street and Talbert Avenue)
Summary: The proposed Huntington Beach Senior Center project involves the construction and operation of a new one-story senior center (approximately 45,000 square feet) on an undeveloped portion of Central Park. Access to the facility will be provided from a planned driveway at the intersection of Goldenwest Street/Talbert Avenue. The senior center will include multi-purpose rooms/community hall, group exercise room, fitness room, arts/crafts room, multi-use classrooms, kitchen, dance room, lobby, administrative area, outdoor patio, and outdoor recreation/activity area. Approximately 227 parking spaces will be provided for visitors and City vehicles. The project also includes a General Plan Amendment to incorporate the Central Park Master Plan of Recreation Uses into the Recreation and Community Services Element of the General Plan. The Central Park Master Plan is proposed to be updated to identify the 5-acre senior center site within Central Park and re-designate the project site from a low-intensity to high-intensity recreation area.
Status: The City Council approved the Subsequent EIR, CUP and General Plan Amendment on April 16, 2012.
Next Steps: TBD – The project does not have an anticipated construction start date at this time.
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor
(Updated May 9, 2012)

The Boardwalk (fka Murdy Commons)

Applicant: Sares-Regis Group
Location: Northeast corner of Edinger Avenue and Gothard (former Levitz furniture store site).
Summary: 487 dwelling units and 14,500 square feet of commercial area on a 12.5-acre site with ½ acre public park.
Status: Planning Commission approved the project in February 2011.
Next Steps: The project is anticipated to submit for building plan check in mid- to late- 2012.
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor
(Updated May 9, 2012)

Newland Street Residential (Pacific Shores)

Applicant:Christopher Homes

Summary: The proposed project would develop and subdivide a former industrial site to a residential development with 204 multi-family residential units and approximate two acre public park.   The site was formerly used as an oil pipeline and storage tank terminal, for which decommissioning and remediation has been completed.  A portion of the site is currently operating as a recreational vehicle and boat storage facility, which would be removed and replaced with the proposed new uses.

Location: West of Newland Street, south of Lomond Drive, north of Hamilton

Status: Complete

Newland Street Widening

Applicant: City of Huntington Beach (Lead Department: Public Works)

Summary: The applicant, the City of Huntington Beach Public Works Department, proposes to widen Newland Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Hamilton Avenue, widen the reinforced concrete bridge at Huntington Channel, install storm drain improvements in Newland Street, and raise the profile of Newland Street to improve traffic visibility.

Status: Complete