This page contains the environmental reports -- Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MND) and Initial Studies required by the California Environmental Quality Act for projects in the City. Please contact the project planner listed in the report for additional information or to comment on projects during the public comment period.
Harmony Cove Marina Development
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 12-004 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the 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 project site is located at 3901 Warner Avenue (north side of Warner Avenue, west of Weatherly Lane). 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 Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Harmony Cove Marina Development will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, May 10, 2012 and ending Friday, June 8, 2012. Any person wishing to comment on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration may do so in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice by providing written comments to Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner, City of Huntington Beach, Planning and Building Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. A copy of the Draft MND is on file with the Planning and Building Department, City of Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. A copy of the Draft MND is also available for review at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, the City Clerk's Office, and on the Planning and Building Department website.
Notice of Availability
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 6
Attachment No. 7
Project Planner: Tess Nguyen, Associate Planner
Applicant: VF Outdoor, Inc.
Summary: VF Outdoor, Inc. proposes to lease a vacant property from the City to design, develop, maintain, and operate a public skate park. The proposed project includes a 14,000 sq. ft. skate plaza area, a 13,000 sq. ft. skate bowl area, a 3,500 sq. ft. skate shop/concession/restroom building, a 15,000 sq. ft. turf/walking area, a 480 sq. ft. restroom structure, and a 200 sq. ft. entrance kiosk. The main parking lot is accessed from Center Avenue and a secondary parking area, which is used only for special events, is accessed from McFadden Avenue. The project includes a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, Site Plan Review, and Variance to deviate from the parking standard requirements.
Location: A 2.718-acre site on Center Avenue, approximately 500 ft. east of Gothard Street.
Status: Environmental Review underway
Next Steps: pending
The project involves the adoption of a proposed ordinance (Ordinance) by the City of Huntington Beach City Council that would prohibit distribution of plastic carry-out bags in commercial point of sale purchases within the City of Huntington Beach, and establish a ten (10) cent charge on the issuance of recyclable paper carry-out bags at all grocery stores and supermarkets, drug stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, foodmarts and Huntington Beach farmer’s markets. All stores affected by the proposed ordinance would be required to provide reusable bags to customers either for sale or at no charge, and each store would be strongly encouraged to promote the use of reusable bags through staff education and customer outreach.
The Ordinance would also prohibit the distribution of compostable and biodegradable plastic carry-out bags, as they are included in the definition of a plastic carry-out bag. The Ordinance requires that the paper bags be one hundred percent (100%) recyclable overall, contain a minimum of forty percent (40%) post-consumer recycled material, and be accepted for recycling in curbside programs within the City, among other criteria. The Ordinance further requires that reusable bags be specifically designed and manufactured for a minimum lifetime of 125 uses, be machine washable or made from a material that can be cleaned or disinfected, does not contain lead, cadmium, or other heavy element in toxic amounts, among other criteria. Plastic bags that are a minimum of 2.25 mils thick are considered to be reusable bags per the definition in the Ordinance.
The Ordinance would exempt from the ten (10) cent charge those customers who are participating in either the California Special Supplemental Food Program for the Women, Infants, and Children or the Supplemental Food Program. All applicable stores must provide at the point of sale, free of charge, either reusable bags or recyclable paper carry-out bags or both, to these customers, at the store’s option. Customers will have the option to use their own reusable bags, or no bag at all.
Warner Nichols
A Notice of Preparation of a Draft Focused Environmental Impact Report and an Initial Study have been prepared for General Plan Amendment No. 05-001, Zoning Map Amendment No. 05-001, and the demolition or removal of existing structures at a 4.4 gross acre site at 7622-7642 Warner Ave (southeast corner of Warner Ave. and Nichols St.). The Notice of Preparation and Initial Study will be available for public review and comment for 30 days commencing Thursday, September 1, 2011 and ending Friday, September 30, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
The Initial Study analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposal by Rainbow Environmental Services for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the General Plan land use designation from RM-15 (Residential Medium Density - Max 15 dwelling units per acre) to CG-F1 (Commercial General – Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 0.35) on a 1.1 gross acre portion fronting on Warner Ave. and to I-F2-d (Industrial – Maximum Floor Area Ratio of 0.5 – Design Overlay) on a 3.3 gross acre portion fronting on Nichols Street. To be consistent with the General Plan, a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) to change the zoning designation from RM (Residential Medium Density) to CG (Commercial General) on the 1.1 gross acre portion and to IG (General Industrial) on the 3.3 gross acre portion is also proposed. The project includes the demolition or removal of existing structures on the subject site that have been identified in the Huntington Beach General Plan as having historical significance as local landmarks. No new development is proposed.
The Initial Study concludes that a Focused Environmental Impact Report addressing historic resource and land use/planning impacts is necessary. Any person wishing to comment on the request may provide written comments to Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner, City of Huntington Beach, Planning and Building Department, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 or RRamos@surfcity-hb.org by September 30, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Garguis Mixed Use Project
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 09-003 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction of a three-story, 35-foot tall, approximately 8,972 square foot mixed-use, visitor-serving commercial/residential development on an 11,525 square foot lot. The project includes approximately 2,399 square feet of ground floor commercial retail space and four residential units totaling 6,349 square feet located on the second and third floors. The project site is located at 110 9th Street (northeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 9th Street).
The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days beginning Thursday, May 26, 2011, and ending Friday, June 24, 2011.
Any person wishing to comment on the request may do so in writing within thirty (30) days of this notice by providing written comments to Andrew Gonzales, Associate Planner, City of Huntington Beach, Planning and Building Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner, Andrew Gonzales, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1547
Magnolia Oil Storage Tank and Transfer Facility Demolition and Removal
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 10-07 will review the potential environmental impacts associated with the demolition and removal of three empty above ground crude oil storage tanks, approximately 2,342 linear feet of above-ground transfer piping, and ancillary site improvements at a former oil storage and pumping facility located at 21845 Magnolia Street (northwest of Banning Avenue and Magnolia Street intersection). The 30-day public review period for the MND will begin on Thursday, December 2, 2010 and ends on Monday, January 3, 2011. Public comments shall be addressed to Hayden Beckman, Planning Aide, Planning and Building Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648. Demolition and removal of the existing structures is anticipated to take two to three weeks total.
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner: Hayden Beckman, Planning Aide
Sunset Beach Annexation
Draft Negative Declaration (ND) No. 10-005 analyzing the potential environmental impacts associated with the project will be available for public review and comment for 30 days commencing Thursday, August 12, 2010 and ending Friday, September 10, 2010. Any person wishing to comment on the draft ND may do so in writing within 30 days by providing written comments to Mary Beth Broeren, Planning Manager, City of Huntington Beach, Planning and Building Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. A copy of the Draft ND is on file with the Planning & Building Department, City of Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California. A copy of the Draft ND is also available for review at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, the City Clerk's Office, and on the Planning and Building Department website.
Attachment #2 to Draft ND-- Draft Specific Plan
Attachment #3 to Draft ND -- Draft General Plan and Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan amendments
Project Planner: Mary Beth Broeren, Planning Manager
Atlanta Avenue Widening Project
The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. 09-001 will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, August 5, 2010 and ending Friday, September 3, 2010. Any person wishing to comment on the draft MND may do so in writing within thirty (30) days by providing written comments to Jennifer Villasenor, Acting Senior Planner, City of Huntington Beach, Planning and Building Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposal by the City of Huntington Beach to widen the south side of Atlanta Avenue, between Huntington Street and Delaware Street. The proposed street improvements will provide an additional through lane and bike lane in each direction of travel. In addition, the project's scope of work includes the construction of asphalt concrete roadway, striping, curb, gutter, sidewalk, an 8-foot tall concrete block wall atop a variable height (7 ft. max.) retaining wall, landscaping (including the removal or relocation of 25 trees within the existing mobile home park), reconstruction of a 26 ft. wide drive aisle (circulation road) and two emergency access gates within the mobile home park, and utility and fire hydrant adjustment and relocation. Construction of the proposed street improvements will require the acquisition of an additional 25 feet of public street right-of-way from the Pacific Mobile Home Park located immediately south of Atlanta Avenue.
Subsequent to the comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for September 2010. A copy of Draft MND will also be available for review at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, the City Clerk's Office, 2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Huntington Beach, California.
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor, Acting Senior Planner
Huntington Beach Municipal Solar Project
The 30-day comment period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the City's solar project opens Thursday, July 22, 2010 and closes Monday, August 23, 2010. Draft MND No. 2010-006 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with the installation of photovoltaic panels on new carports and existing rooftops, and associated accessory equipment at eight municipal facilities within the City of Huntington Beach.
| Site | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall and Police Building/Corporate Yard | Rooftop & Parking Lot (Carports) | 2000 Main Street |
| Central Library | Parking Lot (Carports) | 7111 Talbert Ave |
| Sports Complex | Parking Lot (Carports) | 18120 Goldenwest St |
| City Yard | Rooftop & Parking Lot (Carports) | 17371 Gothard St |
| City Reservoir | Rooftop | 14627 Springdale St |
| City Reservoir | Rooftop | 6401 Overlook Dr |
| City Water Yard | Rooftop & Parking Lot (Carports) | 19001 Huntington St |
| Murdy Community Center | Parking Lot (Carports) | 7000 Norma Dr |
The purpose of the project is to harness available solar resources by constructing a cost effective photovoltaic energy production system at eight City facilities that will result in long term utility cost savings, reduced fossil fuel energy consumption and carbon emissions, and exemplify the benefits of renewable energy generation. A copy of Draft MND is also available for review at the Central Library, 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, California, the City Clerk's Office, 2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Huntington Beach, California
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2010-006
Project Planner: Hayden Beckman, Planning Aide
The Ridge
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 08-016 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a request by Hearthside Homes to amend the land use and zoning designations on an existing approximately 5-acre parcel. Hearthside Homes is seeking subdivision and development of a 22-unit single-family planned unit development (PUD) with a 5,776 square foot common open space area. The 22 residential lots will range in size from 5,114 square feet to 12,250 square feet. The proposed 4 and 5 bedroom dwellings range in size from 2,700 – 4,200 square feet, and are two-stories with a two- or three-car garage. The site is proposed to take access from a single point of ingress/egress along Bolsa Chica Street. The project is proposing construction of infrastructure improvements including street, curbs, sidewalks, and storm drain facilities.
The Recirculated Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, March 4, 2010, ending Friday, April 2, 2010. Subsequent to the comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled before the city of Huntington Beach Planning Commission. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 2010.
Recirculated Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
Draft Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration Part 1
Draft Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration Part 2
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
- Notice of Availability
- Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration Part 1
- Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration Part 2
- Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration Part 3
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor, Associate Planner
Goldenwest Assisted Living Facility
A Draft Negative Declaration (No. 09-01) has been prepared to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with a request to construct an approximately 116,670 sq. ft. convalescent facility with 144-beds within 124 rooms on an approximately 3.38 acre site located at 17200 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach (east side of Goldenwest, between Warner Avenue and Betty Drive). The project applicant is proposing to amend the existing General Plan floor area ratio (FAR) designation from 0.35 maximum FAR (F1) to 1.0 maximum FAR (F3) to be consistent with the Zoning FAR of 1.0 and to allow for the proposed floor area.
The site is approximately 3.38 acres in size and currently not utilized (formerly the Patti’s Preschool & Kindergarten location). Vehicular access to the site is provided via two drive approaches off of Goldenwest Street. The proposed convalescent facility includes senior assisted living and Alzheimer’s/memory care components with residential living spaces including 13 studio units, 85 one-bedroom units, and 23 two-bedroom units; communal dining and kitchen areas; social activity rooms; housekeeping areas; courtyard and garden; and, ancillary offices. Approximately 70 people will be employed within the facility and a maximum of 36 employees per shift at peak times at the facility. The maximum proposed height is 38’-11” and three-stories but tapers down to a maximum of 10’-6” within 45 ft. of the southerly property line, adjacent to residential uses.
The Draft Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, December 17, 2009 and ending Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Subsequent to the comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City of Huntington Beach Planning Commission. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for January 26, 2010.
Project Planner: Ethan Edwards, AICP, Associate Planner, (714) 536-5561
Ward Garfield Specific Plan No. 16:
Draft Negative Declaration No. 09-006- in conjunction with General Plan Amendment No. 09-002, Zoning Map Amendment No. 09-002, Zoning Text Amendment No. 09-007, and Conditional Use Permit No. 09-024 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposal, by Michael C. Adams Associates to establish a new specific plan. The Ward Garfield Specific Plan No. 16 development concept provides for a recreational vehicle storage facility within a portion of the SCE right-of-way that parallels the Santa Ana River Channel on the eastern boundary of the City. The property is located at the southeast corner of Garfield Avenue and Ward Street (generally bounded by Ward Street, Garfield Avenue, Santa Ana River Channel, Arevalos Park and Mariner’s Pointe Mobilehome Park). The development concept also recognizes the existing Village Nurseries, electrical substation and utilities, and wireless communication facilities.
The applicant requests a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Text Amendment, and Conditional Use Permit to adopt a new specific plan allowing for the establishment of an Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage facility on approximately 13.52 acres at the south end of the project site. The proposed project will also require submittal of a tentative and final parcel map to establish lease lines at the subject property. It is not necessary to process the subdivision at this time, but it will be required prior to issuance of a grading permit. The proposed RV storage lot will consist of 557± RV parking spaces, a 480 sq. ft. modular rental office with restroom, and associated perimeter fencing and lighting. There will be a dump station for grey and black water, and a trash enclosure inside the facility. Existing transmission towers and electrical lines will continue to exist throughout the RV parking facility.
The Draft Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty days (30) commencing Thursday, December 17, 2009 and ending January 22, 2010. Subsequent to the comment period, a public hearing will be scheduled before the City of Huntington Beach Planning Commission. The public hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 9, 2010.
Project Planner: Jane James, Senior Planner, (714) 536-5596
Circulation Element Update
The City of Huntington Beach is proposing to adopt and implement the General Plan Circulation Element Update. The purpose of the Circulation Element Update is to evaluate the long-term transportation needs of the city and present a comprehensive plan to accommodate those needs. The proposed Circulation Element covers various circulation issues such as regional mobility; roadway circulation; neighborhood traffic management; public transportation; transportation demand management; parking; pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian paths; waterway facilities; and scenic corridors. The entire Circulation Element is being updated including goals, policies, and objectives pertaining to the issues above and Level of Service standards. The citywide traffic model was also updated. The traffic model identifies year 2030 projected average daily traffic volumes on the City’s Arterial Highway Plan including nineteen intersections that will require long-term improvements to accommodate projected traffic volumes. Several roadway segments are proposed for classification change and changes are proposed to the Master Plan of Arterial Highways.
The Initial Study concludes than an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is necessary. The Notice of Preparation, Initial Study, and Draft Circulation Element will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, July 30, 2009 and ending Friday, August 28, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Project Planner: Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner
Goodell Property Annexation and Pre-Zoning
A Recirculated Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared for the Goodell Property pre-zoning and annexation project. Recirculated Draft MND No. 08-017 analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated the pre-zoning and annexation of approximately 6.2 acres of property located at the terminus of Bolsa Chica Street, south of Los Patos Avenue, in an unincorporated area of Orange County on the upper bench of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, adjacent to the City of Huntington Beach. Recirculation is required because new information has been obtained, which necessitated revisions to the document. New mitigation measures in the topical areas of biological resources and cultural resources were incorporated.
Prior to submittal of an annexation application to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the City must establish zoning for the property and adopt the annexation by resolution. Pre-zoning of the subject site includes a Zoning Map Amendment to establish zoning designations of approximately 3.2 acres of Residential Low Density (RL), 2.0 acres of Open Space – Parks & Recreation (OS-PR) and 1.0 acre of Coastal Conservation (CC) for the 6.2 acre site. The entire site will also have a CZ (Coastal Zone) Overlay designation. No development is proposed for the site.
The Recirculated Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Monday, July 27, 2009 and ending Tuesday, August 25, 2009. A copy of the Recirculated Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file with the Planning Department, City of Huntington Beach City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
Project Planner: Jennifer Villasenor, Associate Planner, (714) 374-1661
The approximately 4.91 acre site is located within Huntington Central Park, surrounded by Talbert Avenue to the north, Ellis Avenue to the south, Gothard Street to the east, and Goldenwest Street to the west. The project proposes the remediation of hazardous materials contamination associated with the site’s historical use as a gun range facility. Following remediation, the project site would be developed as an open space/park element, as part of Huntington Central Park. On-site improvements may consist of facilities typical of open space/park uses, such as a children’s playground/park area, dog park, basketball courts, tennis courts, snack bar/restaurant, picnic area, and associated parking areas, restrooms, irrigation, lighting, and various utilities. Potential future improvements could also include higher intensity uses such as a commercial recreational facility (e.g., skate park, BMX area, or paintball area), or incidental City park maintenance/operations facilities.
The 30-day comment period for the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the former Gun Range opens on Thursday, April 30 and ends on Monday, June 1.
Project Planner: Ricky Ramos, Senior Planner, (714) 536-5624
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 08-001 (Edison Park Master Plan), in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No. 2008-04, analyzes the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposal by the City of Huntington Beach Community Services Department to establish a park Master Plan to reconfigure existing open space areas, construct additional recreational amenities including bocce ball courts and a skate park, reconfigure an existing 132 space parking lot along Magnolia Street and provide 124 additional parking spaces, construct a new 120 space parking facility along Hamilton Avenue, install nine fitness/wellness exercise stations, install new landscape and hardscape improvements including fencing around the existing fire station and walking paths, and install four lighted practice soccer fields and a lighted multi-purpose field. The master plan is proposed to be carried out in four phases of construction over eight years.
The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will be available for public review and comment for thirty (30) days commencing Thursday, April 23, 2009 and ending Friday, May 22, 2009.
Project Planner: Rami Talleh, Senior Planner, (714) 374-1682
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 Environmental Services Transfer Station
Rainbow Environmental Services 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 Environmental Services 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