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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2008015 - Signed Application.1 HUNTINGTON BEACH For your convenience , you may request an appointment to submit yt entitlement application by contacting the Planning Department at 714-536- 5271 • City of Huntington Beach Planning Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 536-5271 www surfcit -hb or /Cit De art ents/Plannin GENERAL APPLICATION: Planning Commission Zoning Administrator Staff Review Design Review e et- Appli ant or Authorized Agent ontact Person) Mailing Address V C/ City State Zip Tele ho e Number 562 /(O v ax Number: / ( Z E-mail Addr ss'Li 1/1 cQ e/'// Pro erty Owner Mai ing Address r- rf /O City State Zip Te ho e N ber Fax Number'T 2- -& 3 e 6 E-mai Address REQUEST (Use additional page if necessary)' Y -FOR-'OFFICIAL USE ONLY 6`/_Present Zone ',-l,Jie`/"11 General Plan Designation PLANNING APPLICATION NO, DM ENTITLEMENT,, - $FEE 'CASE # Coastal Develo ment Pe it ° CDP Conditional Us Permit UP i Revie D nt le P an m e -'E A ener P a e d e GPA Local o sta a 'A nd C A PI nned` i n Pro a PSP Si Code Xce" ion S E Tem ora Us Pe i T P ran e Z nin Am d en ZMA Zoni Tex Amendment ZTA 2 2008 - Ot Environmental Review Flood Zone _Exempt Earthquake Fault Zone Sec tJ3D1 Class I Oil District .1Lo _Assessment'Req Methane District EA Redevelopment Area Coastal Area Yes ` No Noise/CNEL ,J2_0 u Categorical Exclusion Seismic Hazard Zone Na I- -Appeal ,V Non. App Scenic Corridor Exempt Sec Military Buffer Zone, Na w errs u ''v% I nnn , (services) jwnership Verification jpplicant Authorization APN 3Tans (3) _,tifieation Req. ative ' rhotoraphs/Slides N AEntertgainmeritPermit' N f HOA-approval' x./Computer Log' Z viap Book Log Plans Date Stamped'- EXISTING USE: LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: • Street Address:Do C- O.Lk V '(1 • Nearest Major Intersection' G(\ S C er • Assessor's Parcel Number(s). 7 D 1 • Tract: `1 ",, , "1C/v1 Block. Lot. 1, Print P o e Owner's name \r `ld1 ') C kvid am the property owner of the subject property and have read and understa d al stare ents including the filing requirements on the reverse side of this application. I hereby authorize in ent' n me to act as my representative and to bind me in all matters concerning this application I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements, facts and attachments are true and correct. I understand that this application for entitlement or variance may be denied, modified or approved with conditions and that such conditions or modifications must be satisfied prior to issuance of buildin permits Signature of Lot Area: 9 D1r Property Owner Date Authorized Agent Date Pursuantto'2/ L Y) In Lieu of.__ _ ,= Date Received ,Receipt #_ L,2 Received by x Project Planner, distributed b I Concurrent aies Previous Cases YIN CA-gz(o4g APPLICATION RE UIRE ENTS: (Complete/submit the following circled items prior to submittal and return this application with your submittal) I, This application must be typed or printed and filled in completely. If the applicant is not the property owner, the property owner shall designate the applicant as the authorized agent to act on his/her behalf and both shall sign this application. 3. Proof of property ownership, e.g., deed, title insurance policy. 4. Chain of title indicating prior ownership and date of lot creation, Certificate of Compliance, or copy of recorded map. 5 Environmental Assessment Form if determined necessary per California Environmental Quality Act (see attached) 6, Planning Commission: Twelve (12) preliminary site plans, floor plans and building elevations (and for new construction submit preliminary grading plans) a maximum of 24" X 36" in size Upon acceptance and scheduling of hearing date, eight (8) additional full sized sets, two (2) sets of plans reduced to 8-1/2" X 11" and one (1) set of plans colored to illustrate the design and development concept of the project shall be submitted Other plans may be required depending on the complexity of the project 7 Zoning Administrator : Twelve (12) sets of site plans, floor plans and building elevations (and for new construction submit preliminary grading plans) a maximum of 24" X 36" in size, and one (1) set of plans reduced to 8-1/2" X II" Other plans may be required depending on the complexity of the project Staff Review or Design Review : Twelve (12) sets of site plans, floor plans and building elevations a maximum of 24" X 36" in size, A materials palette, preliminary landscape plans, and colored elevations of all pro osed walls are also required for design review (No additional plans required for PC/ZA projects requiring Design Review).15$11 9 Preliminary Grading Plan with all existing and proposed grades as well as all walls/fences shown on plan. 10 ,, Plans conforming to the following requirements: (a) Draw to scale (minimum scale 1/8"= 1' or V= 30'); indicate scale; indicate dimensions of building and floor uses, and north direction arrow. Plans shall be oriented so that north points to the top of the page, (b) Plot the entire parcel and dimension all pertinent data such as easements, driveways, landscaping, parking, fencing; and distances to alI property lines, Indicate any grade differential between adjacent properties, alleys, or streets, (c) Depict existing property improvements on abutting parcels and across streets and/or alleys within fifty (50) feet of the subject parcel. Improvements should include location and dimension of parking, landscaping, driveways, building layouts and uses, windows and entryway locations and any other information useful to analyze the project. (d) Plot all existing and proposed physical features, fences/walls, and structures on the subject property and abutting properties (Window locations on adjacent properties required for all Residential Infill properties.) (e) Dimension to the nearest intersecting street and identify all street names (f) Dimension height of all structures from the highest adjacent curb to the top of slab and to the roof peak on all elevations. (g) Building elevations shall depict all sides of building and indicate colors and materials proposed. (h) Locate and dimension existing and proposed reciprocal driveway access and parking. (i) Include a legend (locate in lower right comer of the site plan) which lists the name, address, and phone number of the recorded owner and the applicant. (j) Identify the legal description of the subject property on the site plan (k) Label existing and proposed uses of each room on floor plan. (1) Dimension section drawings for walls, grade differential, and buildings (m) Provide a zoning conformance matrix on the cover sheet of the site. The matrix shall include information on how the project complies with all aspects of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. (n) Fold all plans to a maximum size of 8-1/2" X 14" (lower right comer out) Public notification requirements for Coastal Development Permit, Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Zoning Map Amendment, Precise Plan Street Alignment, General Plan Amendment, and Sign Code Exception (See attached sheet). 12. A letter from the Property Owner Association or Architectural Committee, if applicable, shall be submitted indicating that the proposed project has been approved, denied, or that the CC&R's do not require Association or Committee review. All entitlements require photographs of the subject site and surrounding properties. 14. All Planning Commission applications require slides or digital photographs of the subject site and surrounding properties. 5. A written narrative of the proposed use or project. The narrative shall contain the following minimum information: (a) Description of project and services, including proposed use, square footage, hours and days of operation, number of employees, and other information as appropriate (b) Reasons for initiating this application. (c) Description of surrounding uses to the north, south, east and west. (d) Description of population served by the proposed use or project 1 , A massing model for all commercial development and for all residential developments of ten (10) units or more (three [3] units or more in redevelopment project areas). Models shall be submitted prior to sending out the public hearing. Models can be simple and have a minimum scale 1/8"= ]or F'= 30'. 17. Draft Affordable Housing Plan for residential projects with three (3) or more units. 18. In order to support findings for approval for a Variance, respond to the following on a separate page: (a) What exceptional circumstances apply to the subject property (including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings) that deprive it of privileges normally enjoyed? (b) Explain why the request will not constitute a grant of special privilege, (c) Why is this request necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights when compared with other properties in the same zoning designation? (d) State reasons why the granting of the request will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare. 19. Entertainment permit requests shall be accompanied by evidence of review and conceptual approval by the Police Department. 20. Photographs of all existing signs on the subject property and at surrounding businesses, 21. Design Review checklist(s). FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Staff may deem other submittal information necessary Completion of the application does not presume approval of the application. Such approval Is discretionary with the Director, Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission, The Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission may deny, modify or conditionally approve the application. The Design Review Board's action is a recommendation to the Director, Zoning Administrator, or Planning Commission unless the application has been submitted for Design Review Board final approval All entitlement decisions are final unless appealed within ten (10) days of such decision. The appeal shall be in writing specifying the areas of aggrievement In no case shall building permits, certificates of occupancy, or licenses be issued until the appeal period has elapsed All applicable fees shall accompany appeals All applications shall become null and void if the approved use or project has not been initiated within one (1) year from the approval date unless a later date is granted. g \forms\planning\genappl Revised June 21, 2005 i CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS The following information is required in order to assist the Planning Staff in analyzing your proposed project Please read through the information carefully and prepare detailed comprehensive responses to each item checked. 1. Return this original form at the time of application submittal. o 2 Depict existing property improvements on abutting parcels and across streets and/or alleys within fifty (50) feet of the subject parcel. Improvements include the location and dimension of parking, landscaping, driveways, building layouts and uses, windows and entryway locations and any other information useful to analyze the project. 3. Depict existing property improvements across all streets (see No. 2 for type of improvements). 4. Location and dimension of existing and proposed reciprocal driveway access and parking. o 5. Proof of property ownership, e.g., deed, title insurance policy. o 6. Chain of title indicating prior ownership and date of lot creation, Certificate of Compliance or copy of recorded map. 7. List of tenants for multi-tenant properties Include the following information for each tenant: address/suite number, business name, type of business, gross business square footage, required parking ratio, provided number of parking spaces, and hours of operation. 8 Affordable Housing Plan for residential projects with three or more (3) units. 9. Photographs of all existing signs on the subject property and at surrounding businesses. 10. Include a zoning conformance matrix on the cover sheet of the site plan. The matrix shall include information on how the project complies with all aspects of the Huntington Beach Zoning Subdivision Ordinance regarding setbacks, building height, site coverage, parking, landscaping, etc. A sample chart has been provided to help you format your matrix. You will need to address the code sections applicable to your specific project. Your matrix will most likely include more code sections than the ones used in the following example. The following sample chart should serve as a guideline to help you develop your matrix . Do not produce this exact chart on your plans as you need to develop your own matrix using the appropriate code sections Your matrix will most likely include more code sections than the ones used in the following example. SUBJECT CODE SECTION RE UIRED PROPOSED Parking 231.04 Retail: 1 space/200 sf 15,000 sf = 75 s aces 84 s aces Landscaping 232.08 Min. 8% of entire site Site = 55,800 sf 8%4464sf 8.9%=4989sf Site Coverage 210.06 Max. 50% of entire site Site = 6,000 sf Setbacks 50% = 3 000 sf covera e 44.5% = 2 670 sf cov. Front Yard Etc. 210.06 Min, dimension = 15 ft.18 ft. o 11. Preliminary Grading Plan with all existing and proposed grades as well as all walls/fences shall be shown on plan. 12. Clearly identify all ADA/Title 24 accessible path of travel (private and public property) throughout the project on a preliminary grading/site plan. 13. Attach project plans including preliminary grading plan, preliminary drainage plans and conceptual Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP's), including construction site Best Management Practices (BMP's) Plans for projects. The following is a list of projects: a. Residential Development of 10 units or more. b. Commercial and industrial development greater than 100,000 square feet including parking spaces. c. Automotive repair shops. d. Restaurants where the land area of development is 5,000 square feet or more including parking areas, e. Hillside development on 10,000 square feet or more, which is located on areas with known erosive soil conditions or where natural slope is 25 percent or more. f. Impervious surface of 2,500 square feet or more located within, directly adjacent to (within 200 feet), or discharging directly to receiving water within Environmentally Sensitive Areas g Parking lot area of 5,000 square feet or more, or with 15 or more parking spaces, and potentially exposed to urban runoff. h. Gas station modifications (Underground storage tank, fuel island, canopy replacement or installations.) i. All significant redevelopment projects, where significant development is defined as the addition of 5,000 or more square feet of impervious surface on an already developed site. 14. Developers of projects with 50 or more units or 5 acres or larger shall conduct an analysis to determine their base flood elevation (BFE) if their project is located in a flood zone without a BFE noted on the flood map (such as flood zone A) HUNTINGTON BEACH 'ITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING PLAN CHECK 46 COMMERCIAL Plan Checked By ahe-Telephone, (714)536-5271 or 53 S 7 Plan Check No Date 8 Z Job Address 0 ea S )Z Plan Dated -7 Z Entitlement No(s) Expiration Date Review Body. Planning Commission Zoning Administrator Design Review Board Director 't'om Proposed Use (/ 1 Legal Description Lot Block t Tract 2. Assessor's Parcel Number (s) 52'3.0 DM Zone 3. General Plan Designation General Plan Sub Area Requirements 4. Existing Lot Size Dedication Required Yes/No (alley, comer, street) Net Lot Size 5. Proposed Total Building Floor Area Proposed Number Units 6 Environmental Status, Study required? Yal/ Exempt (sec fS36l class / EA/EIR number 7 Coastal Zone* Appealable/Nonapp`ealable area Exempt Categorical exclusion (sec class_________ 8 Special Areas (circle If applicable) Residential Infill Noise Contour Design Overlay Redevelopment Earthquake Flood Oil Meth-an-e----.>Se1smlc Liquefaction FAA Historic Plan Check per HB Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and General Plan Sectitln27105 r;. -.'I ._ -CO 'CG CV - Additional-,° Proposed Pto`vfsions" Minimum Building Site Re ulrements (Net) Area (sq ft)10,000 10,000 10,000 (C) Wldth(ft.)100 100 100 Minimum Setbacks Front (ft )10 10 (D)(E)(0) Side (ft.)5 (F) Street Side (ft.)10 10 (E) Rear (ft)5 (F) Maximum Height (ft.)40 50 50 (F)(G) Maximum Height (ft.) Win 45'18 18 18 residential district Maximum Wall Dimensions (N) Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)1.0 1 5 1 5 Minimum Site Landscaping (%)8 8 8 (H)(I) Building Design Standards (0) Fences and Walls (visibility) Off-Street Parking and Loading Outdoor Facilities See Section 230 88 See Chapter 231 See Section 230 74 (J)(K) (L) see page 09 , Screening of Mechanical Equipment Refuse Storage Areas Underground Utilities Performance Standards Nonconforming Structures Signs Antenna Urban Design Guidelines See Section 230 76 See Section 230 78 See Chapter 17 64 See Section 230 82 See Chapter 236 See Chapter 233 See Section 230 80 Subject to separate plan check (M) d6rdirai9Pian =Requirements ,,PWId0116 Maximum Height Maximum Floor Area Ratio Noise Mitigation Scenic/Landscape Corridor Urban Design Histoncal/Cultural Economic Circulation See Page 2 G.\FORMS\PLANNING\plancheck_commercial doc 06/12/00 NONRESIDENTIAL Page 2 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS NBZSa 230.36 Transportation Demand Management 230.62 & 268.02 Legal Building Site 230.64 Substandard Lot 230.68 Protections Into Yards Fire lace or chimne Cornice, eaves and ornamental features Mechanical e ui ment Uncovered porches, terraces, platforms, subterranean garages, decks, and patios not more than 3 feet in height serving only the first floor Stairs, canopies, awnings and uncovered porches more than 3 feet in height Be windows Balconies Covered patios 230 70 Measurement of Height CHAPTER 231 Off-street Parking Non-residential re uirement Total required Size Compact Turning Radius Aisle Ways Striping Detail Wheel stops/curbs Commercial Entrance Turn-around Space Loading Space Parking Lot Landscaping CHAPTER 232 Signs FAA setback & height limitation Urban Design Guidelines Carpool parking; separate showers 2 per 100 employees: lockers I per 20 employees, bicycle parking 1 per 20 employees; passenger loading area, vanpool parking, bus stops Yes/No Proof Required Yes/No If yes, submit copy of recorded map or Certificate of Compliance Yes/No if as, Conditional Use Permit approval by Zoning Administrator required No Individual projection shall exceed 1/3 of the building length, and the total of all projections shall not exceed 2/3 of the building length on which they are located Front;Yard „, ,,rSide,1Yard , ,- ", , , StreetSide Yard Rear Yard 2 5'2 5' 30" min clearance 2 5'2 5' 3'2 5' (30" min clearance)3'3' 2'2' 30" min clearance 2' 30" min clearance 2' 6'3'4'5' 4'21(30" min clearance)4'4'(30" min clearance) 2 5'2 5' 30" min clearance 2 5'2 5' 3'2' 30" min clearance)3'3' 0 0 5' (max projection 1/2 width of street side ard 5' y Dimensions shown' datum top of slab top of roof sq ft. = total sq ft + total sq ft. + = total sq ft + = total 9' x 19' minimum with 7' vertical clearance 8' x 17' (max 20% on non-guest spaces in residential projects with 50 or more units, 20% nonresidential projects If 20 or more parking spaces) 26' nonresidential, 20 ft arallel & 2-way angled pkg, 30°-14', 45°-14', 60°-15', 24 ft fire lane 20' for 0°-60° parking, 26' for 90° parking, 24' without adjacent parking, 25' for access to rear of nonresidential bldg Shown per Diagram A Adjacent to walkways, buildings, fencing, or landscaping Required if more than 200 parking spaces, 2-24 ft wide lanes w/4'lsland for 100' 3' x 3' maneuver area for dead end parking aisles less than 150', space for aisles over 150' 0 space required for buildings less than 20,000 sq ft 1-14' x 20' space per 20,000 sq ft bldg area 3 ft, or 5 ft wide perimeter planter, 1 tree per 10 parking spaces, other planters Subject to separate plan check Subject to separate plan check REQUIRED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL, ISSUANCE, AND/OR FINAL INSPECTION Required Residential Infill Proof of Mailing Noise Study eAmcntlDuieDate, completed Reciprocal Access Easement Document Maintenance Easement Document Joint Use Parking Agreement Copy of Recorded Map Copy of Certificate of Compliance Approval from Coastal Commission Categorical Exclusion Coastal Letter Landscape and Irrigation Plan Lighting Plan Grading Plan CC&Rs Review and Approval Elevation Certificate Mitigation Monitoring Program Notice of Exemption Parkland Dedication In-lieu Fee $ Downtown Specific Plan Fee $831 per acre = $ In-lieu Parking Fee g plerce\pincheck\page2_ Non-Residential.doc 10 PiLIDEO 06/12/00 CITY OF HUNTINNON BEA CH PROJECT PROCESSING CHECKLIST (For Planning Staff Use) ,,J G D g -V "Appt GA to ";P0Pz't1'i9' Re uest Com lete S ecial Permits, Variances Pro e Owner's Si ature or Letter of Authorization Le al Descri tion/AP No./AP Ma Veri Zonin Veri General Plan Sub-Areas & FAR "MAINS Pro er Number of Plans Develo ment Com liance Matrix el A licant's Name Address, Tele hone Number Entitlement No. On Plans Com lete and internall consistent Sets Site Plan, Elevations, Floor Plans, Sections Drawin s Accurate Full Dimensioned, Drawn to Scale and with North Arrow Must include Property Lines, Street Names, Street Width, Existing and Proposed Buildings, Easements, Adjacent Im rovements & Uses, Floor Plan A licant's Name, Address, Tele hone Number E'FLO`'I1%IENT'ItE''VT 2 Q T SL"1 T o Other Departnieiits ('Ti nct 1' ps A ArP,) Alt 40 gst g ist Aenio Cate oricall Exem t Ne ative Declaration Check Miti ation Measures of Previousl a roved EIR/N.D COA A4 ;SZ4r1S? r114i Not A licable Exem t A ealable Area Cate oricall Excluded O Ot R Nii' P,RQ" 5`IN,C;'.U,fi`eriEiifltleineiit /,P'ees i'ri+e '` `AFL 1} ECTJVti,i++rM Existin On-Site Use s and Ad acent Uses Landsca in Condition/ Mature Trees Grade Differentials with Ad omin Lots EA'i1rA=Tq1XM1 W, EIR Non-A ealable Area Coastal Develo ment Permit Parkin Lot Condition/ Drivewa s/ Reci rocal Access Ille al Structures & Additions/ Non-Conformin Si ns Fences/ Walls - Hei ht/ Condition/ Location G SPlaiIi"hkSkiest :'° X M M S i [ G D ' Ti1N S ticeyBelsi Reyid. rCh kli " I;OFiE11 SiSt FIood Plain Easements Previous Entitlements and Conditions Al uist-Priolo S ecific Plan Area Ad'acent Entitlements and Conditions Seismic Oil Wells Reci rocal Access on Ad acent Pro ert Hazardous Waste Site Infill Lot Ordinance Pro ert Maintenance Ordinance Redevelo ment Area DAC Meetin Water ualit Mana ement Plan Affordable Housin Plan Park & Rec. 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Polic Memo for file or anization G \FORMS\PLANNING\Application Checklist 3b 0 J #& City of Huntington Beach 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92648 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING Phone Fax 536-5271 374-1540 374-1648 August 11, 2008 Cynthia Lasnier 4190 Woodruff, Suite #2-280 Lakewood, CA 90713 ENTITLEMENT: Administrative Permit 2008-015 PROJECT ADDRESS: 18900 Beach Boulevard 9112 PROPERTY OWNER : Val Beach Garfield 4770 Campus Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 DATE RECEIVED AT ZONING COUNTER: August 6, 2008 PROJECT PLANNER: Jill Arabe , Planning Aide, (714)374-5352, email jarabe@surfcity-hb org Dear Applicant Thank you for submitting your entitlement to the City of Huntington Beach, Planning Department The assigned Project Planner is responsible for processing your entitlement and will be responsible for the following tasks Reviewing your entitlement for completeness, Evaluating the project for conformance with the General Plan, Reviewing plans for compliance with the Zoning Code, Design Guidelines, and applicable City Ordinances, Preparation of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Analyzing the site plan layout and, if applicable, the floor plans and elevations, Evaluating the project for compatibility with, and potential impacts to, surrounding uses/structures, Coordinating issues related to the Fire Dept , Public Works Dept, Building and Safety Dept, etc ; Obtaining other City department's comments relative to the project, Coordinating any necessary community meetings, Preparing a staff report and recommendation (approval/denial) with suggested findings and conditions of approval Scheduling the project for a public hearing, and Assisting you with any follow-up actions and/or conditions of approval Entitlement Page Two Please be advised that a Notice of Filing Status letter will be sent to you regarding the status/completeness of your entitlement(s) notifying you of the pending hearing date within 30 da s of receipt of the entitlement(s) at the zoning counter. The letter will indicate one of the following circumstances- o Entitlement Deemed Incomplete; additional information is required (e g, revised plans, supplemental plans, environmental information, additional entitlements, etc ); or 'Entitlement Deemed Complete , the Project Planner is continuing to process your entitlement(s) and you will be notified as to when your project will be scheduled for a hearing by (1) the Design Review Board, (2) the Zoning Administrator, or (3) the Planning Commission The three scenarios listed below are the subsequent steps to the above notification: If the project is subject to Planning Commission review, a staff report with a full analysis of the proposal will be prepared Your plans and supplemental information will be attached to the staff report. A copy of the staff report will be mailed to you prior to the hearing; If the project is scheduled for Zoning Administrator review, an executive summary with staff's recommendation for the project will be prepared A copy of the executive summary will be mailed to you prior to the hearing; If the project is scheduled for Design Review Board action, no staff report will be prepared, however staff will advise you of the staff recommendation prior to the meeting Generally, the complete processing time from submittal to final action by the reviewing body and expiration of the appeal period is as follows. Design Review Board : 30-45 days (dependent upon the complexity of your project) o Zoning Administrator : 2-3 months (dependent upon the complexity of your project) Planning Commission : 4-6 months (dependent upon the complexity of your project) Please note: When Zone Changes, General Plan Amendments, Tentative Maps, or preparation of environmental documents are involved, additional processing time is necessary. Please direct your questions and communications to the assigned Project Planner . If you have any subsequent comments or need additional clarification, please contact me at 714-536-5271. Thank you in advance for your interest in Huntington Beach - we look forward to working with you! Sin rely, Herb Fauland Planning Manager xc: Property Owner Project File i