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Commission approves conversion of motel/restaurant to 90‑bed adult residential facility at 6340 Santa Fe Ave
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and development permit to convert an existing motel and restaurant at 6340 Santa Fe Ave into a state‑licensed 90‑bed adult residential/convalescent facility. Staff noted a one‑space parking deficit and said a shuttle service is proposed to reduce onsite vehicle trips; building permits and ADA compliance remain required.
The Huntington Park Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) and a development permit to convert an existing motel and restaurant at 6340 Santa Fe Ave into a state‑licensed 90‑bed adult residential (convalescent) facility.
Jordan, the planning staff presenter, told the commission the project requires two entitlements — a CUP and a development permit — because the change in use and conversion affects more than 25% of the building’s gross floor area. He said the facility would be a “state licensed 90 bed adult residential facility,” that no expansion of the building footprint is proposed, and that interior spaces (including the existing restaurant) would be converted to dining and storage. Jordan cited Huntington Park Municipal Code provisions and a CEQA Class 32 categorical exemption for in‑fill and conversion projects.
Jordan reported that the site currently has 34 parking spaces (32 standard and two handicapped) and that the convalescent use requires 24 spaces under the municipal code’s parking formula. Staff noted the project will provide 23 spaces as configured, creating a one‑space deficit. To address the shortfall, the applicant told staff and the commission they plan to operate a pick‑up/drop‑off shuttle (initially a van, with plans for larger vehicles later) to transport residents and reduce the number of automobiles traveling to the facility. Jordan also said the applicant will be required to obtain building‑and‑safety approvals and meet accessibility requirements (including elevator access) before operations commence.
Commissioners asked for clarification about staffing and circulation; staff said the applicant projected a minimum of eight employees, including a 24‑hour security guard, and that shuttle/loading operations would be located at dedicated loading zones to minimize traffic conflicts. The public hearing produced no public speakers. Applicant Dev Taylor introduced themself and a partner (Pat), described experience operating similar facilities in Hollywood and San Pedro, and invited commissioners to tour an existing operation.
A motion to approve the CUP (case 2025‑14) and the development permit (case 202504) was made, seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote with affirmative votes from Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Estrada, Commissioner Tapia and Vice Chair Tarango. The approval is subject to the usual building permits, code compliance and any conditions listed in the staff recommendation.
Staff emphasized that the shuttle and building‑and‑safety compliance are conditions and that the project will proceed to subsequent plan‑check and permitting steps before a certificate of occupancy can be issued.
