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Home My WebLink About13 - Appeal of PC Approval of USe Permit for Nesai Restaurant - CorrespondenceJune 18, 2014 "Received After Agenda Printed" Item No. 13 r— r t- -,[lying 22014 i`'L_ , `< i`31j- [0!L ._f N { 9 P ?X13 r-..:. t/," n Re: Appeal of Planning Commission's approval -of (project file PA2013 -203) 215 Riverside Dr. Nesai R�estauralit` We are the owners of the property located at 215 Riverside Dr., the current location of Nesai Restaurant, and have owned this property for 17 years. It is our opinion that the Planning Commission's approval of the CUP is in the best interests of the City, will enhance the neighborhood and will have no negative impact on adjacent residents. In fact, it is our belief that the conditions contained within the CUP will result in a reduction of the late night negative activities that sometimes occur there, to wit: skateboarding and graffiti on the back wall. Mr. Hall and his group are experienced, successful restaurateurs with a track record and reputation that speaks for itself. Please note that they have a history of enhancing the communities where they do their business. Their requests are modest and will not have any significant negative impact on our neighbors. As the property owners, we will continue to be good landlords and be mindful of the neighbor's concerns. We believe that the CUP at issue adequately protects the residents, allows for the continuation of the use of the property as a high quality restaurant and is in harmony with the mission of the Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision framework. Accordingly, we request that the Planning Commission deny this appeal. Sincerely, Clint Hufford Marcelle Hufford I�J2�" Owners 215 Riverside Dr. "Received After Agenda Printed" Item No. 13 June 24, 2014 Rieff, Kim From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 4:17 PM To: McDonald, Cristal; Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: PA 2013 -203 Nesai Restaurant From: Nova, Makana Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 4:17:01 PM (UTC- 08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: FW: PA 2013 -203 Nesai Restaurant Leilani, Please refer to the following correspondence received for Item No. 13, Nesai Appeal. Planning Division ( Community Development Department City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Drive i Newport Beach, CA 92660 P. 949.644.3249 1 F. 949.644.3203 m nova Cal new no rt be a ch ca. aov www newoort be a chca aov Important Announcement - We've Moved! - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach CA 92660. From: Pete Zehnder rmailto:pete @bettershelter.comj Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 4:06 PM To: Nova, Makana Cc: Henn, Michael; Hill, Rush; Petros, Tony; Daigle, Leslie; Selich, Edward; Gardner, Nancy; Curry, Keith Subject: PA 2013 -203 Nesai Restaurant Dear Honorable Members of the City Council,. I am sending this letter again which was also sent to the Planning Commission on May 08 prior to the commission hearing for the subject application. We are very familiar with the applicant, Jeff Hall, and his partners from our experience over the years with his other restaurants and community participation. Most notably, Jeff has significantly helped to transform the downtown Santa Ana historic zone into a vibrant and thriving restaurant and entertainment destination. In addition, they have contributed a very significant amount of money and time into a number of local charities and community improvement projects. We very much support the application to convert the old Nesai restaurant into a new, upscale and relevant fine dining establishment convenient to the Newport Heights neighborhood. Knowing the plans and Jeff's commitment to excellence, everyone in our neighborhood is excited that this will be a much needed, local oriented alternative to the noisy and more tourist focused businesses on Pacific Coast Highway. We also encourage your approval for the outdoor dining service post the 9:00 P.M. hour. It will be very enjoyable for so many with busy schedules to have the opportunity to enjoy a late snack or meal in a lovely outdoor patio in our great Newport weather. We certainly understand any individual property owners concerns and believe that the applicant has made every effort to cooperate with all the local residents and has made every effort to mitigate any potential concerns. The property has been in use as an existing neighborhood restaurant for many, many years and we believe the new owners will only improve upon the existing condition. Jeff and his team will be a great addition to the local community. We are excited to have a true "neighborhood" place for "foodies "and friends to gather and enjoy a great meal. Sincerely, Peter and Beth Zehnder 521 Redlands Ave. Newport Beach, Calif. 92663 Tammy & Keith Matsunami 421 Riverside Ave. Newport Beach Ca 92663 Will and Kris Higman 422 Redlands Ave Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Tracy Rath 441 Redlands Ave Newport Beach Ca 92663 Jenny & Tim Brosnan 412 Signal Road Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Mr. and Mrs. AI Gels 526 San Bernadino Ave Newport Beach Ca 92663 Tony and Kathy Shaw 124 Tustin Ave. Ste 200, NB, and K 204 Tustin Ave. NB, CA 92663 The Robertson Family 519 Aliso Newport Beach, Cal. 92663 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fuller 537 Redlands Ave NB, Calif. 92663 Glenn & Kristin baker 445 Redlands Ave Newport Beach, CA.92663 Garrett Robertson 419/423 Redlands Ave. Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Chelsea and Trever Gregory 1301 Kings Road Newport Beach, Calif. Dennis & Leslie Shannon 7 Cape Woodbury Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 Rick & Kendra Lohr 2107 Leeward Ln. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flannagan 506 Signal Rd. Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 Dave & Jenn Allen 517 Catalina Dr Newport Beach, Ca 92663 Julie & Matt White 7 Cape Danbury Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 Wendy & Kim Thompson 441 El Modena Ave. Newport Beach CA 92663 Kim & Steve Coyne 2422 Margaret Dr. 3 Newport Beach CA 92663 Julie & Tim Woodall 300 Pirate Road Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Bridget & Blain Skinner 1315 Sussex Lane Newport Beach Ca 92660 Kim Robertson 1410 Kings Road Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Paddy & Graham Espley -Jones 2665 Bayshore Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92663. Matt and Rorie Kaplan 511 Tustin Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92663 Kelligrace and Chip Stassel 425 Aliso Ave. Newport Beach. Ca. 92663 Resident 2631 Crestview Dr. Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 4 4' ae "Received After Agenda Printed" /' em No. 13 .. June 24, 2014 G2� Mrs. Marilyn Riddle n,4ol U 227 Ocean Ave Newport Beach, CA A 92663 4701 c 72e� aw��t .A Al'a a- 894DI35 PrinmJ in Cl