HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 - Call for Review of the Approval of the Variance and Coastal Development Permit for 3200 Ocean Boulevard - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: John T. Reilly <jt.reilly@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 7:54 AM
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; Info@SPON-NewportBeach.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project
It seems that most projects and remodels in this town are built by exception ... exception to the existing
General Plan and Zoning Codes. Why is that? Why do we bother with plans, codes and a building
department? All we really need is a big red rubber stamp that says "APPROVED".
I will be casting my votes on November 6 for Brenner, Stoaks and Englebrecht who are more in tune with their
constituents and the concerns they have expressed again and again about retaining the unique culture and
character of Newport Beach. That means applying our existing rules and codes to development requests that
threaten to forever change the face of our neighborhoods while creating traffic and congestion throughout all
of Newport Beach.
John Reilly
Corona del Mar
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:09 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
From: Maureen Buffington
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:08:57 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Respected Members of the Council:
I wish to protest the 3200 Ocean Blvd Project. This is not Malibu. Newport Beach is a town where many are retired
middle income, living in neighborhoods we have loved for many years. Progress is inevitable, but constantly changing
the city plan (that we all approved) in bits and pieces as individual developers wish to bypass the zoning rules is not the
way to proceed.
Please say no to 3200 Ocean Bd.
Thank you,
maureen buffington
110 Yorktown
Newport Beach 92660
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 5:27 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
From: nbfeller
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 5:27:27 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
We don't need anymore large homes filling the entire lot. Enough is enough. We have lived here since 1966—
and what a difference—and not always to the good of the city. Frank and Shirley Feller
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
From: Herdman, Jeff
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:38:36 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Bob; Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.ora
Subject: Re: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
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Thanks for submitting your opinion on the "call up" I did on this project for next Tuesday's Council Meeting. I
just think we should take another close look.
Jeff Herdman
NB City Council
From: Bob <bvant@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:04:26 PM
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.or�
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
I am opposed to the variance granted to the home at 3200 Ocean Blvd. I am also opposed to the mansionization of our neighborhoods.
Bob Yant
2113 Seville Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92661
949 673-8474
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Variance - 3200 Ocean Blvd.
Dear City Council:
oppose the request for variance made by the owners of 3200 Ocean Blvd. scheduled for hearing at the September 25,
2018 City Council meeting. According to the Staff Report the request involves the destruction of the existing single family
home on the property to permit the construction of a new single family home requiring the following variances from the
applicable zoning standards:
".....allowing the development of a new 7,276 -square -foot, single-family residence and a 688 -square -foot three -car
garage. The application includes a request for variance to allow the residence to encroach 5 feet into the 10 -foot rear yard
setback and exceed the maximum floor area limit."
Newport Beach Municipal Code 20.52.090 A. states the purpose of a variance which mirrors state law as well:
"20.52.090 Variances.
A. Purpose. A variance provides a process for City consideration of requests to waive or modify certain standards of this
Zoning Code when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including location, shape, size,
surroundings, topography, or other physical features, the strict application of the development standards otherwise
applicable to the property denies the property owner privileges enloyed by other property owners in the vicinity and in the
same zoning district."
In short, a variance can't be a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations on the other properties in the
vicinity and zone.
Courts have long held that a zoning variance must be grounded in conditions peculiar to the particular lot as distinguished
from other properties in the vicinity and zone. Unnecessary hardship therefore occurs where the natural condition or
topography of the land places the landowner at a disadvantage vis-a-vis other landowners in the area, such as
peculiarities of the size, shape or grade of the parcel. Case law also has discerned in the hardship requirement an
additional finding that the hardship be substantial and that the exception sought must be in harmony with the intent of the
zoning laws. Govt. Code 65906; Committee to Save the Hollywoodland Specific Plan (2008) 161 Cal. App. 4th 1168;
Craik v. County of Santa Cruz (2000) 81 Cal. App. 4th 880.
Long ago, the California Supreme Court stated that at best only a small fraction of any one zone can qualify for a
variance. Topa nga Assn. for a Scenic Community v. County of Los Angeles (1974) 11 Cal. 3d. 506. Additionally, the
California Supreme Court held that if the property can be put to effective use consistent with the existing zoning without
the variance sought, it is not significant that the variances being sought would make the applicant's property more
valuable, or that they would enable to recover a greater income, nor that they would relieve him from undesired costs in
compliance with the existing restrictions.. Broadway, Laguna etc. Assn v. Board of Permit Appeals (1967) 66 Cal. 2d. 767,
775.
Applying the above legal standards to the Staff Report demonstrates the absence of substantial hardship on the part of
the property owners and instead shows their desire to maximize the scale and value of their proposed project. Thus,
granting the above variance would constitute a grant of special privileges in violation of state law and the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
As noted above, the California Supreme Court stated that at best only a small fraction of any one zone
can qualify for a variance, Id. Yesterday, I met with City Staff to determine the number of variances of a type similar to
those sought for 3200 Ocean Blvd. that have been previously granted for Corona Del Mar. since 2010. While we were
unable to determine a precise number for Corona Del Mar as a whole, City Staff did provide me with the following
information regarding variances granted for properties on Ocean Blvd. since 2013._
Address
Variance
Year
2607 Ocean Blvd.
Height, Floor Area, Set Back,
Encroachment
2017
2741 Ocean Blvd.
Height, Set Back, Encroachment
2015
2723 Ocean Blvd.
Height, Set Back, Encroachment
2014
2525 Ocean Blvd.
Height, Accessory Structures
2014
3235 Ocean Blvd.
Height, Set Back, Encroachment
2013
The above demonstrates that the proposed variance for 3200 Ocean Blvd. would be the sixth granted by the City on
Ocean Blvd. alone since 2013. Hardy a small fraction for properties on the same street let alone the same zone of Corona
Del Mar.
Finally, a review of the Staff Report reveals numerous emails from neighboring property owners requesting the Planning
Commission and now the City Council reject the proposed project as being incompatible with the immediate
neighborhood. In particular there is the continuing complaint of the "Mansionization of Corona Del Mar." Courts have long
held that it is necessary for an administrative agencv to consider the interest of neighboring orooertv owners in reachino a
decision whether to grant or deny a land -use entitlement and that those opinions alone can serve as grounds for denial.
SP Star Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 173 Cal. App. 4th. 459; Harris v. City of Costa Mesa (1994) 25 Cal
App. 4th 963.
In the present case, the foregoing certainly demonstrates the "Mansionization" of Ocean Blvd if not of Corona Del Mar as
a whole. On these grounds alone the City Council should reject the property owners' application.as the City has simply
granted too many variance for the area in violation of guidelines established by state law and, in particular, the California
Supreme Court.
In conclusion, for all of the reasons above the City Council should reject the application for a variance for 3200 Ocean
Blvd.
Very truly yours,
Bruce Bartram
2 Seaside Circle
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: Fwd: 3200 Ocean Blvd.
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:12:36 PM
From: SHARI CIKO <shariciko(a,cox.net>
Date: September 22, 2018 at 7:02:33 PM PDT
To:<citycouncil(cr,newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: 3200 Ocean Blvd.
Reply -To: SHARI CIKO <shariciko(a,cox.net>
I support Council Member Herdman's call for review on the above -referenced
property. The overbuilding in Newport is reaching ridiculous proportions and
should not be allowed at this location - nor any other.
"Mansionization" only ruins our beautiful city.
Thank you for your time and attention to my email.
Shari Ciko
Spyglass Hill
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: Fwd: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:12:50 PM
From: Jeff Schaffer <jpschaffer(,gmail.com>
Date: September 22, 2018 at 3:30:55 PM PDT
To: <citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov>, <cityclerk@newportbeachca.gov>,
<info(a,lineinthesandpac. org>
Cc: Michelle Schaffer <mrs.schaffer(,,gmail.com>
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
To Whom It May Concern,
We'd like to express our support for the work Line in the Sand is doing on behalf
of all residents of Newport Beach. We don't believe it's in the best interests of the
citizens to allow developers to continue over -building every parcel they can buy,
just for their singular benefit, at the expense of the entire community. We're stuck
living with their monstrosities forever while they move onto the next place to
ruin. Please don't let it keep happening in Newport Beach.
Sincerely,
Jeff and Michelle Schaffer
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 18
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:23:49 PM
From: Mary Roosevelt
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:23:45 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 18
I would like to add this comment to my letter below.
There are now too many "exceptions" from what was defined in the code and the regulations
in the General Plan, which the people of Newport Beach Voted on in 2006.
Everyone needs to respect that. Thanks .
Mary Roosevelt
From: Mary Roosevelt <mwroosevQoutlook.com>
To: "iherdman&newportbeachca.gov" <jherdman&newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 4:58 PM
Subject: Agenda Item 18
Dear Council member Herdman,
I am really concerned about the size of the houses being built in Corona del Mar.
Recently I have been impacted by a huge new home taking out my city and mountain
views. Worse than that all their windows and roof deck look directly into the second
floor of my home. I can lie in bed and watch and hear their television on their roof
deck, to say nothing of the loudspeakers installed to amplify the already loud music,
when played. Of course they see right into my home too. This has certainly made my
home less desirable, should I ever decide to sell it.
I am even more concerned about the two properties being submitted for construction
on Ocean Boulevard, particularly 2607. 1 have expressed elsewhere my objection to
the general public losing the views of China Cove to satisfy one man's desire for a
very large home. There is no need to spoil Corona del Mar like this. The owners of
such proposed properties will possibly be increasing their property values at the
expense of other homeowners like me, and other taxpayers who pay to live her
because it is (was) so beautiful. This also applies to the proposed "mansion" for 3200
Ocean Boulevard.
Many of these properties are second homes. They are not neighbors in the true
sense of the word, and this will also impact the ambiance of Corona del Mar.
I am not able to attend the meeting, but I suggest that anyone who thinks all this
building of large homes is attractive should take a look at the two new homes on the
bluffs at the end of Ocean Blvd, and Seaview Avenue. Both are obstructing the
beautiful views up the channel.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mary Roosevelt
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:18:17 PM
From: Don & Doris
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:18:11 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
We are very much against the 3200 Ocean Blvd. Project!!! We have lived in Corona del Mar since
1964 and at our present address of 3708 Ocean Blvd. since 1971. In the years we have seen too
much overbuilding in our town!!! Our small quaint village has become an eyesore because of the
permits to build homes too large for the lots! Who needs 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms for 2
people!?!?
Please please consider the neighbors and neighbors when issuing building permits.
Also a time limit on the building of a home should be enforced. Other cities do this land we do think
a time frame for a project should be considered.
Thank you, Donald and Doris Stoughton
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:24:41 PM
From: Don & Doris
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:24:35 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; Info@SPON-NewportBeach.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project
My husband and I have been residents of Corona del Mar since 1964. We certainly have seen a great
deal of change in the quaint small town we moved in to! And NOT for the better!!!
We are so against the overbuilding of the small lots in CdM!!!! It not only impacts the streets with
the over parking of cars that belong in their own garages but in the open space between the homes.
Please tell me what family of 2/4 persons needs 3 levels of a home with 6 bedrooms and 8
bath rooms?????
Also putting a time limit of the building of a residence would be more than helpful!!!! We have had
a home in our neighborhood under construction for at least 3 years. NO this is not acceptable!!!
Other cities put a building limit — why can't Newport Beach do the same????
Thank you, Doris and Don Stoughton 3708 Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar, Ca. 92625
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
September 23, 2018
Dear City Council members:
You will have the opportunity on Sept 25 to decide what action to take regarding 3200
Ocean Blvd. There is certainly a heightened interest in the mansionization of old CdM and this
is an opportunity for you to address this particular request as well as potentially open a
conversation about mansionization in general, a topic of great interest to your constituents.
Nicholson Construction has the property in escrow and is asking to increase the sq
footage of a future home by more than 30% through the variance process. The property lies on
Ocean Blvd and has a wider than average frontage on Ocean Blvd, which has a deeper than
average setback. There are a number of other similarly shaped lots along Ocean Blvd, all of
which have home sizes appropriate to the buildable area of the original configuration of the lot.
In fact, the current buildable area (FAR) of 3200 Ocean is slightly larger than the average
similarly configured lot on Ocean Blvd.
I have heard that Mr. Nicholson has worked with the neighbor to preserve a view plane
in exchange for adjustments of setbacks in the back of the property and I am supportive of this
agreement. There is a mechanism in the zoning code exclusive of the variance that could allow
this to occur. I am not supportive of a massive increase of sq footage, in fact mansionization,
for no other reason than the developer would like to build a larger house. The character of a
neighborhood is dependent on its zoning laws. If you feel that the zoning of old CdM is not
appropriate, perhaps the tool that should be used is to reconsider existing zoning rules rather
than granting variances that do not meet the required criteria.
Please also consider that the Local Coastal Plan does not allow variances. This seems to
have been an error on the part of Newport Beach, since we wrote the LCP and submitted it to
the Coastal Commission for approval. It is a fixable problem, although oddly enough, the next
item on your agenda are modifications to the LCP and don't include this issue. However, since
there is no process for granting a variance in the LCP, you do not appear to be able to legally
grant the variance under the LCP until this is corrected.
Thank you,
Susan Skinner
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: City Clerk"s Office
To: Mulvey. Jennifer; Rieff. Kim
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 7:44:55 AM
From: jack scrivner
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 7:44:41 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@Comra.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
We are extremely concerned about the massive building and density changes occurring in our community. These
changes have created unbearable traffic and parking issues for our neighborhoods. We support maintaining the
smaller building mass of 1.5 in Corona del Mar.
We furthermore, would hope that the city would take a hard look at the number of multi unit dwellings being built.
Where there was once one unit with 2 cars there is now two units with 4 cars and to make matters worse no one
seems to use their garage for parking their car these days. The parking is OUT OF CONTROL!
Respectively submitted,
Jack Scrivner
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: City Clerk"s Office
To: Mulvey. Jennifer; Rieff. Kim
Subject: FW: Comment for Council on Sept 25 Agenda Item 18
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 11:12:34 AM
From: Nancy Otis
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 11:12:31 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Comment for Council on Sept 25 Agenda Item 18
Dear Mayor Duffield and Members of the Council,
We have been residents of Corona Del Mar for 50 yrs. We were never in favor of the "mansionization" that has
occurred. Now we understand that there are requests to build over and above the existing allowances. Laws are not
made to be broken! ! ! Please uphold the ordinances now in place. Most sincerely
Ray and Nancy Otis
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Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Objection to Variance PA2017-208 / Hinton and Maloney Residence
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:29:45 PM
From: Raquel Dawson
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:29:40 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office
Subject: Objection to Variance PA2017-208 / Hinton and Maloney Residence
Dear City Council,
I am writing to the City of Newport Beach to once again formally object to the approval of
PA2017-208 (Hinton and Maloney Residence). I have been a homeowner in the Corona Del
Mar Village since 2002.
In the case of the Hinton and Maloney Residence (PA2017-208 / 3200 Ocean Blvd), a setback
variance should not be granted. Previous owners of this lot made the decision to reduce the
property's buildable area in order to increase the ocean views of the property when they
reoriented the properly with the one next door. They opted to give up buildable area for
ocean views which have a higher economic value. Thus, this property should follow code and
be built with setbacks that follow code and a 1.5xFAR limit, excluding the 2748 square foot
basement.
Sincerely,
Raquel Dawson
2741 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar 92625
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: City Council meeting, 9-25-18, Item 18, development at 3200 Ocean, Corona del Mar
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:59:44 PM
From: Kent Moore
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:59:38 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: City Council meeting, 9-25-18, Item 18, development at 3200 Ocean, Corona del Mar
Dear Members of the Council:
I write in the hopes that you might reconsider your position regarding the proposed 3200 Ocean Blvd. development
in Corona Del Mar.
As you are aware, the developer has asked for variances which would far exceed city standards.
In the past, my neighbors and I have expressed concerns regarding this so-called "Mansionization" that has been
taking place in our community. As a 47 year resident, I purchased my home because of the unique character of
Corona Del Mar. I strongly object to what has taken place in the past few years. Just look at my street, the 200 block
across from Carnation Bluff. How would you all like to see these massive developments across from your property
as you go out every day? Virtually all bay views have disappeared.
My neighbors and I moved here years ago hoping the city would continue to use good judgement as it approved
further development in our "village." And we were further buoyed by the Coastal Commission granting Newport
Beach the ability to adopt its own Local Coastal Program. What happened!??
What is so unique about 3200 Ocean Blvd. that the owners are allowed to expand to this massive footprint? Why
aren't you applying the rules that you yourselves have enacted and then following those rules??
Does our Local Coastal Program give you the right of non -adherence to our present zoning codes regarding setbacks
and allowable floor area? If so, when was the City given that authority by Coastal?
Please don't act hastily on this vitally important matter and wait for clearer guidelines to come down from the
Commission. Your constituents will thank you.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kent Moore, 210 Carnation, Corona Del Mar
(949) 244-1832
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Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: Raquel Dawson
To: DDe t - City Council; City Clerk"s Office
Subject: Objection to Variance PA2017-208 / Hinton and Maloney Residence
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:29:45 PM
Dear City Council,
I am writing to the City of Newport Beach to once again formally object to the approval of
PA2017-208 (Hinton and Maloney Residence). I have been a homeowner in the Corona Del
Mar Village since 2002.
In the case of the Hinton and Maloney Residence (PA2017-208 / 3200 Ocean Blvd), a setback
variance should not be granted. Previous owners of this lot made the decision to reduce the
Dronertv's buildable area in order to increase the ocean views of the Dronerty when thev
reoriented the property with the one next door. They opted to give up buildable area for
ocean views which have a higher economic value. Thus, this property should follow code and
be built with setbacks that follow code and a 1.5xFAR limit, excluding the 2748 square foot
basement.
Sincerely,
Raquel Dawson
2741 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar 92625
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: Kent Moore
To: City Clerk"s Office
Subject: City Council meeting, 9-25-18, Item 18, development at 3200 Ocean, Corona del Mar
Date: Monday, September 24, 2018 3:59:44 PM
Dear Members of the Council:
I write in the hopes that you might reconsider your position regarding the proposed 3200 Ocean Blvd. development
in Corona Del Mar.
As you are aware, the developer has asked for variances which would far exceed city standards.
In the past, my neighbors and I have expressed concerns regarding this so-called "Mansionization" that has been
taking place in our community. As a 47 year resident, I purchased my home because of the unique character of
Corona Del Mar. I strongly object to what has taken place in the past few years. Just look at my street, the 200 block
across from Carnation Bluff. How would you all like to see these massive developments across from your property
as you go out every day? Virtually all bay views have disappeared.
My neighbors and I moved here years ago hoping the city would continue to use good judgement as it approved
further development in our "village." And we were further buoyed by the Coastal Commission granting Newport
Beach the ability to adopt its own Local Coastal Program. What happened!??
What is so unique about 3200 Ocean Blvd. that the owners are allowed to expand to this massive footprint? Why
aren't you applying the rules that you yourselves have enacted and then following those rules??
Does our Local Coastal Program give you the right of non -adherence to our present zoning codes regarding setbacks
and allowable floor area? If so, when was the City given that authority by Coastal?
Please don't act hastily on this vitally important matter and wait for clearer guidelines to come down from the
Commission. Your constituents will thank you.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kent Moore, 210 Carnation, Corona Del Mar
(949) 244-1832
Sent from my iPhone
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: Lynn Lorenz
To: DDe t - City Council; City Clerk"s Office; info(a lineinthesandoac.ora
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:19:17 AM
Dear Council and Planning Staff members:
It is very disappointing to think that Newport Beach City Government is once again trying to work around zoning
and building codes to grant exceptions to yet another project, albeit to a homeowner. Once you open that can of
worms, you have no choice but to keep doing so, throwing guidelines and rules into chaos.
You are there to serve the community as a whole, not individuals who want to selfishly break the rules.
I hope that you will find the strength and sense of fair -play to "just say no."
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Lorenz
434 Redlands Avenue
959 646 2054
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Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:45:16 AM
From: joanfallison@netscape.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 9:45:13 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@lineinthesandpac.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
I would like to see a moratorium on all building. This is in light of the fact our water usage will probably be
rolled back to 50 or so gallons a day by the new government in Sacramento. Any new construction,
whether remodeling or new, should not be given a permit until this is resolved. Every new bathroom helps
deplete the available water for home and garden use. This new legislation will happen so that
homeowners would become renters so they would not have such low water restrictions.
Has anybody given this serious thought? We are a state with so much drought. Joan Allison
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:08:42 AM
From: Patricia Adelman Dreyfus
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 11:08:27 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Please do not make exceptions to the zoning laws. They were created to keep Newport a
viable place. Enough of the mansions, monuments.
Patricia Dreyfus
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Review
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:19:53 PM
From: Marilyn Gianulias Robbins
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 12:19:46 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org
Cc: Bill Robbins
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Review
Hello ---
My husband Bill Robbins and I are strongly opposed to granting significant exceptions to the
city's zoning codes.
My father developed Cameo Shores, where I now live, so we have been part of this
community since 1959. During the ensuing years, we have observed homes being built that
are too large for their lots; the result has changed the "flavor" of our community. Because of
the massive development in and around our city, the traffic has accelerated to an
unacceptable level.
Thank you,
Marilyn Hester (Gianulias) Robbins
4515 Brighton Road
Corona del Mar
Received After Agenda Printed
September 25, 2018
Item no. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:07:24 AM
From: Donna Kendall
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:07:17 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@Comra.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
I am completely opposed to allowing these big and ongoing exceptions to the building code for this project at 3200
Ocean Boulevard and others. I am a native Californian and long time resident of Corona Del Mar. The village like
atmosphere of our town is severely impacted by these big projects. Our streets are congested, there is hardly any
parking for the residents. Even the parking lots of our local markets are over burdened. Please keep in mind what
Corona Del Mar has always stood for, a quiet, peaceful haven for its residents. Thank you. Donna Kendall
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September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:34:11 PM
From: Louis Stavale
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:34:01 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@Comra.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
It is time we break out of the past and recognize the true value of CDM and
grant both setback and building mass zoning -code exceptions for residential
projects when it makes aesthetic sense. Make CDM the true Crown of the Sea.
Having properties with back units detracts from the value of the many homes that
have used the entire lot for one residence. Eliminating future back unit projects
eliminates traffic and congestion.
Please keep moving forward not regressing to a distant memory of what Newport
Beach was. Newport Beach is an aspirational city to be proud of.
Thanks for all you do and thanks for listening.
Lou Stavale
(949) 355-1992
P.S. I hope my comments are not offensive and can be read aloud to the council
during the public comment session.
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September 25, 2018
Item No. 18
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2018 4:09 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
From: Lila Crespin
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2018 4:09:04 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office; info@cdmra.org
Subject: Public Comments: 3200 Ocean Blvd Project Approval Review
Please use every effort to stop the code violations that now exist. This is horrible for our CdM "village" and for
Newport /beach in general. If you doubt the effects of regulation mindlessness, try visiting Santa Monica,
Venice and other beach cities.
It can definitely happen here if we aren't vigilant. CdM and Newport Beach in general is too beautiful to
let the developers get rich on the backs of those of us who treasure our environment.
I have treasured it for the 45 years I've been privileged to live here.
Lila Crespin. Ph.D
babaioy28@gmail.com