HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit CUP2008024 - Project DescriptionNARRATIVE
LOCATION: 16202-16242 Piedmont Circle (at Pacific Coast Highway)
Piedmont Cove Homeowners Association, Huntington Beach
REQUEST: To permit an existing 6-7 ft. high wrought iron vehicular access gate to
remain in place at the Piedmont Cove community. The existing
pedestrian gate that was originally constructed with the vehicular
access gate was removed to maintain lateral coastal access through the
community to the water (Huntington Harbor) as required by the
California Coastal Commission.
The gates were installed approx. 20 years ago soon after the approval
of the tract. The 20' wide vehicular access gate is equipped with a
Knox entry system previously approved by the HB Fire Dept. The gate
prevents vehicles from driving down the private street searching for
parking spaces. There is no public parking available in the community.
DESIGN: The design and color of the gate compliments the existing homes and
perimeter walls. Landscaping improvements are provided along the
entry to the five (5) unit neighborhood. The location of the gate does
not result any loss of parking spaces.
ZONING: (Q) RM (Qualified - Residential Medium Density)
GENERAL PLAN: RM - 15 (Residential Medium Density)
SURROUNDING
USES:North - Condominiums (Mariner
East - Huntington Harbor
West - Restaurant Commercial (Sam's Seafood)
South - Condominiums (Bayport)
April 21, 2008
April 28, 2008
To: Project Planner
The subject Administrative Permit (AP) application is being submitted as a result of a
California Coastal Commission requirement to correct unpermitted improvements within
the Piedmont Cove community. This includes the request to permit the existing vehicular
access gate which has been in place for approximately 20 years.
The other Coastal Commission requirement is to remove existing spa equipment and the
spa enclosure walls along the water. The owners will be requesting Coastal Commission
approval to install pipe fencing to match the existing pipe fencing where the spa
enclosure walls were located while maintaining access along the water. It is our
understanding that this component does not require to be part of the AP application. We
further understand that separate building permits will be required following Coastal
Commission approval. Please inform us otherwise.
If you have any questions , please contact me at (714) 334-9995.
Sincerely,
Wa' e arvalho