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Council approves second-story addition at Anacapa View after HOA approval, neighbors raised view and process concerns
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved Major Modification PHMA25.1 allowing a 206 sq ft second-story addition at 294 White Cap Court after staff found the HOA had approved the plans and recommended a Class 1 CEQA exemption; neighbors asked for limits and clarification on HOA procedures.
The Port Hueneme City Council on March 16 unanimously approved Major Modification PHMA25.1, permitting a 206-square-foot second-story living-area addition and exterior updates at 294 White Cap Court in the Anacapa View Beach Homes planned development.
City planning staff told the council the addition constitutes a 17% increase in internal floor area and triggers a major-modification review under municipal code because it exceeds the 10% threshold. Staff said the homeowners association had reviewed and approved the proposed materials and colors and recommended the council adopt a resolution finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA under a Class 1 exemption and conditionally approving the modification.
Nancy Cole, the property owner and applicant, addressed the council and said the project is a personal dream and that the addition would not obstruct ocean views for nearby condos. She said her contractor is local and will work to minimize construction impacts to neighbors.
Tony Montanaro, chair of the Anacapa View Architectural Review Committee, told the council the HOA reviewed the plans, obtained required neighbor emails and disclosured recusals where applicable, and approved the application. Neighbors who spoke at the public hearing expressed concern about differential treatment within the HOA review process and about setbacks and driveways that affect how much each property could extend. Christy Lerson, representing a longtime homeowner, said her household would accept a five-foot addition but questioned whether the larger proposal followed HOA timing rules.
Council members asked staff to confirm HOA approvals in the project file and discussed the 5-foot versus 10-foot expansions referenced in public comments. Staff reiterated it had received HOA approval letters and that the city’s review is limited to whether those approvals exist and whether the project meets municipal standards.
After discussion, the council made a motion to adopt the resolution approving PHMA25.1 and finding the project exempt from CEQA. The motion passed by unanimous roll-call vote.
The resolution conditions the approval on standard building and permit requirements; the council did not add further modifications to the planning decision. The applicant may proceed with the permits required for construction.
