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Planning commissioners approve Huntington Club remodel and four member-only bungalows amid public opposition
Summary
The Huntington Beach Planning Commission approved a remodel of the Huntington Club that adds a new clubhouse, pool, two lofts and four bungalows restricted to club members and guests, after 18 public speakers raised objections about loss of tennis courts, CEQA review and potential short-term rentals.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Jan. 27, 2026 — The Huntington Beach Planning Commission voted to approve a remodel of the Huntington Club that replaces the aging tennis clubhouse with a new two-story 12,446-square-foot facility, adds a Junior Olympic pool and builds four detached bungalows and two loft units, while limiting bungalow use to members and their guests and asking staff and the applicant to pursue lighting for additional tennis courts.
The project — before the commission as conditional use permit 22-011 and coastal development permit 22-009 — drew lengthy public comment and detailed questioning from commissioners about parking, membership verification, lighting and the applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 32 infill exemption. Principal planner Joanna Cortes presented the proposal and told commissioners staff recommends approval based on consistency with the city’s general plan and zoning (open space recreation) and the findings in…
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