Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 25-007 and No. 25-014 HB Sports Complex
18260 Goldenwest Street & 7300 Talbert Street
September 2, 2025
Request
To permit the sales, service, and consumption of beer and wine (ABC Type 41 License) within a proposed approximately 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor dining area for an eating and drinking establishment with full table service at two locations at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.
Project Location
Goldenwest Street
Gothard Street
General Plan – OS-P
Zoning – OS-PR
Two existing eating and drinking establishments within Sports Complex 18260 Goldenwest St.
CUP No. 25-007
HB SPORTS COMPLEX
7300 Talbert St.
CUP No. 25-014
Talbert Street
Background
Jan/ May 2024: City released RFP for operation of the Sports Complex concessions RFP contemplated potential sale of alcohol
Sept. 2024: City Council unanimously voted to award contract to 1909: Craft Beer and Concessions Agreement enabled alcohol service if required permits from City and ABC are obtained There were no speakers and one written communication in support July 2025: Zoning Administrator approved CUP Nos. 25-007 & 25-014 Added conditions of approval
Five speakers during hearing speaking both in support and opposition Aug. 2025: Planning Commission approved CUP Nos. 25-007 & 25-014 with added and modified conditions of approval
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Approx. 5,200 sq. ft. enclosed patio
Table service seating area
Restrooms outside fenced patio
Approx. 80 ft. to playground
Site Plan (18260 Goldenwest St.)
Existing
Building
~80 feet
Renderings
Site Plan (7300 Talbert St.)
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Existing
Building
~8 feet
Approx. 5,200 sq. ft. enclosed patio
Table service seating area
Restrooms outside fenced patio
Approx. 8 ft. to playground
Renderings
Analysis
Considerations and 8/5/25 Public Hearing
Received letters of support and opposition
Support: Elevate experience, support local business, offer menu options Oppose: Unsafe near children, cause accidents
14 speakers opposed at hearing
Public safety, location, and proximity to youth, sports fields, and playgrounds 1 other location in Central Park (Kathy May’s Cafe) currently serves alcohol ABC Type 41 licenses to be obtained prior to beer and wine service
Analysis (cont.)
PC Approval with revised conditions including:
Requiring outdoor dining barrier to be of a solid material in lieu of cables Adding delineators for clear path to designated customer walk up window Requiring beer and wine to be ordered and consumed from the dining/bar top tables only and delivered to guests by service staff Providing security staff during beer and wine service
Limiting beer/wine service between noon to closing (no later than 10:00 PM) Appeal
Filed by Council Member Williams on 8/7/25
Concerns raised by the public and during deliberation at PC meeting
Recommendation
The City Council may approve the proposed project based on the suggested findings and conditions of approval:
Complies with the General Plan and zoning ordinance
Provides an enhanced amenity within the Sports Complex
Use is ancillary to existing eating and drinking establishment and HB Sports Complex Conditions of approval incorporated to promote safe service of beer and wine and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations