In 1988 it was zoned M1-A Restricted Manufacturing District. When did that change? Re-Zoning attempts made at the end of 2022 from Industrial Limited (IL) to Residential Medium High Density (RMHD), Thankfully it failed! But when did it get updated to Class A Industrial?
Long Horn Equities, Inc., a General Corporation, is a business entity located in Costa Mesa, CA. Officially filed on December 1, 2022, this corporation is recognized under the document number 5355825. Governed by the California Secretary of State, the corporation maintains an active filing status. The corporation is led by a key individual: Matthew S Biggs from Costa Mesa CA active with Lee & Associates and Voit. Currently listed as a Senior Vice President at Voit Real Estate Services in Irvine, CA. Voit Real Estate Services began in 1971 as a commercial real estate firm based in Southern California. The company provides brokerage services for office, industrial, retail, and other property types. It also offers tenant representation, property management, and investment sales services. His specialties are Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep (office) Industrial, Office, Flex, Multifamily. Prior to joining Lee & Associates, Biggs held significant positions in the commercial real estate sector, including Vice President at The Kelemen Company (May 2019 – February 2024), Industrial Properties Group at Cushman & Wakefield (March 2015 – April 2019), and Senior Project Manager at Silver Rock Advisors (July 2011 – June 2013). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Regional Development from the University of Arizona (2007–2011).
HBFD reviewed and approved sampling work plans from Partner to conduct sampling in 2023
07/18/2023 PARTNER performed a Phase II Subsurface Investigation Report (Phase II) for the Site, dated July 18, 2023, on behalf of Kelemen Company, to evaluate the potential impact of petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PCBs, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), herbicides, metals, methane, and/or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) to soil and/or soil gas as a consequence of a release or releases from the onsite operations and oil production activities in the Site vicinity. None of the analyzed soil samples containedTPH, VOCs, PCBs, PAHs, and/or chlorinated herbicides above applicable screening criteria.Arsenic was detected in one of the analyzed soil samples (B13-5) at a concentration of 17 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), which exceeds the background concentration of 12 mg/kg. None of the remaining metals were detected in the analyzed soil samples exceeding commercial/industrial screening levels and typical background concentrations for California soil.
Geotechnical Recommendations and Water study by PARTNER and ADS Aug 2023
10/13/2023 PARTNER conducted an Additional Subsurface Investigation, dated October 13, 2023, at the Site to further evaluate the extent of VOC and/or arsenic impacts to soil and/or soil gas. PCE was detected in the analyzed soil gas samples at concentrations exceeding the commercial/industrial screening level. The previously detected benzene impacts in soil gas appear to be limited in nature and are not expected to represent a concern to the environment at this time. The PCE impacts appear to decrease to the east, south, and west of previous boring B3 and appear to be similar to the north of previous boring B3 in boring B22. PCE impacts also extend to at least 20 feet bgs in the vicinity of boring B3. The vertical extent and extent of PCE impacts to the north of previous boring B3and boring B22 are unknown. These detections indicate that there is a potential that the soil gas exceedances are a result of an on-site release rather than an off-site release. Based on the lack of vertical characterization of the PCE impacts, Partner recommended additional investigation to further evaluate the known PCE impacts in soil gas at the Site.
Due to the site history and the proximity of oil wells (less than 500 feet), this project will need to show compliance with City Specification #429, soil gas testing for methane gas is required. According to California Department of Conservation (DOC), Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) Southern District, no oil or gas wells are located on the subject property; however, the subject property is located within the Huntington Beach Oil Field. The closest oil well to the subject property, API 0405901826/HKR #1, is located approximately 430 feet to the east of the subject property. A methane sample plan shall be submitted to the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department for review and approval, prior to the commencement of sampling.
January 19, 2024, ABC advanced four borings to a terminal depth of 15 feet bgs using the direct push rig. At boring location B36, ABC cored the surface with a concrete coring machine. The asphalt slab was approximately 4 inches thick.
01/25/2024: Two soil gas samples were collected on January 25, 2024, and transported to Jones Environmental, Inc. (JEI), a state-certified laboratory (SWRCB ELAP Certificate number 2882) in Santa Fe Springs, California to be analyzed for VOCs in accordance with EPA Method 8260B. Each soil gas probe was allowed to equilibrate for at least 48 hours prior to purging and sampling.
02/02/2024: Based on the results of this investigation, Partner concludes that the subsurface has been impacted with VOCs, in part, from an on-Site release. It is Partner’s understanding that the Site will be redeveloped for commercial use in the future. Partner recommends remediating the subsurface VOC impacts at the Site to mitigate the risk of vapor intrusion in the future redevelopment and reduce groundwater impacts.
Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents Execution date: March 4, 2024 Recording date: April 25, 2024 Recording reference: Orange County Official Records, Instrument No. 2024000102879 Trustor / borrower: Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc. Beneficiary / lender: Jerome M. Higman and Colleen M. Higman Family Trust Principal amount: $2,509,064.48 Property reference: The documents tie the filing to the 7600 Redondo Circle property context, with the trust documents using that address as the business/notice address for Triple H Properties, LLC and the related family trust structure. The principal amount is a loan amount, not a land value.
06/01/2024 HUNTINGTON BEACH CUSTOMERS RETURN TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON IN 2024. If you were an Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) customer in the City of Huntington Beach, your service with OCPA ended in 2024. Southern California Edison (SCE) is once again your provider of both the electric generation and distribution service. OCPA became the default electricity supply provider for eligible Huntington Beach commercial customers on April 1, 2022, and for Huntington Beach residential customers on October 1, 2022. In May 2023, the Huntington Beach City Council voted to leave OCPA. Beginning in April 2024, Net Energy Metering (NEM) – solar – customers within the city were switched to SCE bundled service, with all other customers in the city returning to SCE later in June 2024.
HB signed agreement with David Higman of Triple H Properties LLC to get reimbursed for EIR Report. According to CA Gov Code Section 87103.3
11/8/2024 Friday afternoon an inadequate noise study was completed in and around the project site. ** Full EIR needs to take sound samples from a similar warehouse for at least one hour, not one movement to a loading dock. The baseline study is the sound recorded at an existing facility similar in nature. The sound study should include a trailer connecting to a tractor, backing up, dropping off a trailer, and disconnecting the brake system. During and after business hours. 7am-10pm then 10pm-7am baseline is low density residential 50/70 dBA **
The project proposes to demolish a 5,172-square-foot building and lumber yard facility to construct two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 186,680 square feet. Compared to the existing land use on the site, the Project will generate 56 more daily trips, with 64 more trips in the morning peak hour and 53 more trips in the evening peak hour.
Vehicle DPM emissions were calculated using emission factors for particulate matter less than 10µm in diameter (PM10) generated with the 2021 version of the EMission FACtor model (EMFAC) developed by the CARB. EMFAC 2021 is a mathematical model that CARB developed to calculate emission rates from motor vehicles that operate on highways, freeways, and local roads in California and is commonly used by CARB to project changes in future emissions from on-road mobile sources (7). The most recent version of this model, EMFAC 2021, incorporates regional motor vehicle data, information and estimates regarding the distribution of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by speed, and number of starts per day. READ MORE in the REPORT
The Trip Generation Memorandum estimates a total of 187 employee for the site. The Project was found to meet the Project Type Screening criteria for projects generating less than ͭͭͬ110 net daily vehicle trips.... They cant even keep their baselines straight.
Erica Schenk, Chairperson of the Cahuilla Band of Indians notified via letter on May 6, 2025. Meanwhile local community still has not received notice!
10/23/2025 HBFD stated that their comments are based on the limited, conceptual plans provided. There may be additional comments and requirements upon receipt of further information and/or at the time of full architectural plan submittal. To date in April 2026 no further plans have been provided to the public for review.
Apparently, the Notice of Intent by the City was published in Orange County Register, has anyone seen this, have a copy or link?
11/06/2025: Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 7600 Redondo Circle Industrial Project (Project) in compliance with Section 15070 to 15075 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The IS/MND discloses potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Project and recommends mitigation measures to reduce any identified impacts to less than significant levels. The IS/MND will be available for public review and comment for a 20-day review period. Ending 12/1/2025
11/20/2025: The comments on record after the initial NOI included one from the City of Huntington Beach, Planning Commissioner, Brian Thienes (BT)—November 20, 2025 .... The commenter indicates that the “Environmental Impact Report” should consider the proximity of the proposed Project to the existing residential properties to the south. The commenter adds that maintaining the existing masonry wall along the south property line will not provide sufficient screening and sound protection to the residential neighborhood to the South. A reference is made to other agencies’ requirements for a 14-foot-tall screen wall between industrial uses and residential uses. The comment concludes that a 14-foot screen wall should be constructed along the south property line and set back from the ultimate right-of-way for Taylor Drive to meet the current zoning building setback, which in their opinion is 10 feet....
12/17/2025: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that initial environmental assessments for the above items were processed and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. It was determined that Item # 3, with mitigation, would not have any significant environmental effects and that a mitigated negative declaration is warranted. The environmental assessment is on file at the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department, 2000 Main Street, and is available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department, or by telephoning (714) 536-5271. ON FILE: Copies of the above application(s) are on file in the Department of Community Development, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648, for review by the public. Copies of the executive summary will be available to interested parties at City Hall or online at http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov on Friday, December 12, 2025. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that initial environmental assessment for Item #3 was processed and completed in accordance with the CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-011/MITGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 24-002 (REDONDO CIRCLE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT): Applicant: Matthew Biggs Property Owner: Triple H Properties Request: CUP: To remove an existing lumber yard and all associated site improvements and construct two industrial warehouse buildings, approximately 40 ft. high, totaling 185,912 sq. ft., with each building containing two office/mezzanine floor units and a truck loading dock on an approximately 9.59-acre site. MND: To analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the project. Location: 7600 Redondo Circle, 92648 (at the terminus of Redondo Cir.)
Cost of EIR is up to $99, 904.00 and covers 12 months of professional services.
01/05/2026: Responses to Comments on Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration - Were you properly notified or comments recorded? the commenters assert that based on their review of the IS/MND, there is substantial evidence to support that the Project may have significant impacts on the environment related to hazardous materials, air quality, and GHG emissions. Therefore, Baseline recommends that the City prepare an EIR to evaluate and mitigate the environmental concerns described above.
Documents filed with CEQA - subject to correction and completed EIR
"Furthermore, it is highly recommend that the use of backup alarms be prohibited during the nighttime hours unless they are absolutely necessary due to safety concerns. The pure tone from backup alarms could result in community complaints due to heightened sensitivity during nighttime hours, even if they dont result in levels that exceed the applicable noise limits. " page 7
I (Joanna Cortez ) find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. (Eventhough a $100k has already been contracted with the city for EIR) page 35 of MND
03/04/2026: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-011/MITGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2024-002 (REDONDO CIRCLE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT) (CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 21, 2026, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING): Applicant: Matthew Biggs Property Owner: Triple H Properties Request: CUP: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that initial environmental assessment for Item #3 was processed and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. It was determined that Item # 3, with mitigation, would not have any significant environmental effects and that a mitigated negative declaration is warranted. The environmental assessment is on file at the City of Huntington Beach Community Development Department, 2000 Main Street, and are available for public inspection and comment by contacting the Community Development Department, or by telephoning (714) 536-5271
Additional Zoning Code Requirement 232.08C2 added is it enough for all the way around the property?
Appeal was filed by LOZEU DRURY law firm on behalf of SAFER, which turned out to be a ploy for the Labor International Union of North America to get the project contract in April. Union thugs showed up at the Planning Commissioners meeting to try and intimidate the community and the city. CEQA concerns remain on the project.
This project has been appealed to the Planning Commission and will be going to hearing in April 2026. An environmental law group and Councilman Burns filed it by the deadline in March.
The City of Huntington BeachZoning Administrator meeting of March 18, 2026 has been CANCELLED. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is April 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
The City of Huntington Beach Planning Commission regular meeting of March 24, 2026 has been CANCELLED. The next tentatively scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Terry Park CommUNITY informally met with members of the Planning Commission and City Council to ask questions.
CommUNITY meet up at Terry Park 4/23/26 at 5:30pm to meet developer and HB zoning administrator. Have your questions ready to be answered and concerns heard in person discussion.
Appeal of the Zoning Admin approval of CUP 24-011/MND to Planning Commission meeting is on 4/28/26 at 6pm. Be ready to attend and speak at City Hall. Participate in Neighborhood study group and park meetings. Proper EIR sound study needed to take sound samples from a similar warehouse for at least one hour, not one movement to a loading dock. The baseline study is the sound recorded at an existing facility similar in nature. The sound study should include a trailer connecting to a tractor, backing up, dropping off a trailer, and disconnecting the brake system.
2.5 hour planning commission meeting with one commissioner absent and 4 that did not do their homework. It passed with only 1 condition, so it will be appealed (AGAIN).