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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZA2018-029 - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE - 1556 OCEAN BOULEVARD RESOLUTION NO. ZA2018-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CD2017-086 TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE LOCATED AT 1556 OCEAN BOULEVARD (PA2017-200) THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS. 1. An application was filed by Ana Sachse on behalf of Mark Haupert, with respect to property located at 1556 Ocean Boulevard, requesting approval of a coastal development permit. 2. The property is legally described as Lot 15 of Block I of Tract 518 in the City of Newport Beach of the County of Orange, California. 3. The applicant proposes a coastal development permit (CDP) for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a new, 3,302-square-foot, three-story single- family residence including an attached 537-square-foot 2-car garage. The project includes hardscape, drainage, and landscaping improvements. The project complies with all applicable development standards and no deviations are requested. 4. The subject property is located within the R-1 (Single-Unit Residential) Zoning District and the General Plan Land Use Element category is RS-D (Single-Unit Residential Detached). 5. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan category is RSD-C (Single-Unit Residential Detached – 10.0-19.9 DU/AC) and the Coastal Zoning District is R-1 (Single Unit Residential). 6. A public hearing was held on March 15, 2018, in the Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Zoning Administrator at this meeting. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION. 1. This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15303, Article 19 of Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). 2. Class 3 exempts the demolition of up to three single-family residences and additions of up to 10,000 square feet to existing structures. The proposed project consists of the demolition Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 2 of 7 06-02-2017 of one single-family residence and the construction of a new 3,302-square-foot single- family residence, including an attached 537-square-foot, 2-car garage. SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS. In accordance with Section 21.52.015 (Coastal Development Permits, Findings and Decision) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following findings and facts in support of such findings are set forth: Finding: A. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program. Facts in Support of Finding: 1. The proposed development complies with applicable residential development standards including, but not limited to, floor area limitation, setbacks, height, and parking. a. The maximum floor area limitation is 3,916 square feet and the proposed floor area is 3,302 square feet. b. The proposed development provides the minimum required setbacks, which are 9 feet along the front property line, 3 feet along each side property line and 0 feet along the rear property line abutting the alley. c. The highest guardrail is no more than 24 feet as measured from established grade and the highest ridge is no more than 29 feet as measured from established grade, which complies with the maximum height requirements. d. The project includes garage parking for two vehicles, complying with the minimum two-car garage parking requirement. 2. The neighborhood is predominantly developed with two - and three-story single-family residences. The proposed design, bulk, and scale of the development is consistent with the existing neighborhood pattern of development and expected future development. 3. The proposed development is not located on the shoreline. The p roposed finished floor is 11.25 feet (NAVD 88), which is higher than the 9.00 feet (NAVD 88) minimum elevation standard. As such, impacts from future sea level rise are not anticipated. 4. The property is located in an area known for the potential of seismic activity and liquefaction. All projects are required to comply with the California Building Code (CBC) and Building Division standards and policies. Geotechnical investigations specifically addressing liquefaction are required to be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. Permit issuance is also contingent on the inclusion of design mitigation identified in the investigations. Construction plans are reviewed for compliance with approved investigations and CBC prior to building permit issuance. Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 3 of 7 06-02-2017 5. Proposed landscaping complies with Implementation Plan Section 21.30.075. A condition of approval is included that requires drought-tolerant species. Prior to issuance of building permits, the final landscape plans will be reviewed to verify invasive species are not planted. 6. The project design addresses water quality with a construction erosion control plan and a post construction drainage system that includes drainage and percolation features designed to retain dry weather and minor rain event run-off on-site. Any water not retained on-site is directed to the City’s storm drain system Finding: B. Conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act if the project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline of any body of water located within the coastal zone . Fact in Support of Finding: 1. The project site is located on the Balboa Peninsula between the nearest public road and the sea. Implementation Plan Section 21.30A.040 requires that the provision of public access bear a reasonable relationship between the requirement and the project’s impact and be proportional to the impact. In this case, the project replaces an existing single-family residence located on an inland lot with a new single-family residence. Therefore, the project does not involve a change in land use, density or intensity that will result in increased demand on public access and recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the project is designed and sited so as not to block or impede existing public access opportunities. 2. The project site is not located adjacent to a coastal view road, public viewpoint, public park or beach, or public accessway, as identified in the Coastal Land Use Plan. Furthermore, an investigation of the project site and surrounding area did not identify any other public view opportunities. The project site may be located within the viewshed of distant public viewing areas. However, the project is located on an inland lot and will replace an existing single- family home with a new single-family home that complies with all applicable LCP development standards and maintains a building envelope consistent with the existing neighborhood pattern of development. Therefore, the project does not have the potential to degrade the visual quality of the Coastal Zone or result in significant adverse impacts to public views. SECTION 4. DECISION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-086, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution was adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Community Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 21 Local Coastal Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 4 of 7 06-02-2017 Implementation Plan, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Final action taken by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance with Section 21.64.035 of the City’s certified LCP and Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF MARCH, 2018. _____________________________________ Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 5 of 7 06-02-2017 EXHIBIT “A” CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval (except as modified by applicable conditions of approval). 2. Revisions to the approved plans may require an amendment to this Coastal Development Permit or the processing of a new coastal development permit. 3. Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-086 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 21.54.060 (Time Limits and Extensions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted. 4. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval. 5. This Coastal Development Permit may be modified or revoked by the Zoning Administrator if determined that the proposed uses or conditions under which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare o r materially injurious to property or improvement in the vicinity or if the property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhibit “A” shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of plans. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay any unpaid administrative costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning Division. 8. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division an additional copy of the approved architectural plans for inclusio n in the Coastal Development file. The plans shall be identical to those approved b y all City departments for building permit issuance. The approved copy shall include architectural sheets only and shall be reduced in size to 11 inches by 17 inches. The plans shall accurately depict the elements approved by this Coastal Development Permit. 9. All landscape materials and irrigation systems shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition and shall receive regular pruning fertilizing, mowing, and tr imming. All landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris. All irrigation systems shall be kept operable, including adjustments, replacements, repairs, and cleaning as part of regular maintenance. 10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a final landscape and irrigation plan. These plans shall incorporate drought tolerant plantings, non-invasive plant species and water efficient irrigation design. The plans shall be approved by the Planning Division. Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 6 of 7 06-02-2017 11. Construction activities shall comply with NBMC Section 10.28.040, which restricts hours of noise-generating construction activities to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed on Sundays or Holidays. 12. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a final drainage and grading plan. The plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the Building Division. 13. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent. 14. Debris from demolition shall be removed from work areas each day and removed from the project site within 24 hours of the completion of the project. Stock piles and construction materials shall be covered, enclosed on all sites, not stored in contact with the soil, and located as far away as possible from drain inlets and any waterway. 15. Trash and debris shall be disposed in proper trash and recycling receptacles at the end of each construction day. Solid waste, including excess concrete, shall be disposed in adequate disposal facilities at a legal disposal site or recycled at a recycling facility. 16. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Coastal Development Permit. 17. No demolition or construction materials, equipment debris, or waste, shall be placed or stored in a location that would enter sensitive habitat, receiving waters, or a storm drain, or result in impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas, streams, wetl and or their buffers. 18. The discharge of any hazardous materials into storm sewer systems or receiving waters shall be prohibited. Machinery and equipment shall be maintained and washed in confined areas specifically designed to control runoff. A designated fueling and vehicle maintenance area with appropriate berms and protection to prevent spillage shall be provided as far away from storm drain systems or receiving waters as possible. 19. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney’s fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City’s approval of Haupert Residence including, but not limited to, Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-086 (PA2017-200). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages, which City incurs in Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2018-029 Page 7 of 7 06-02-2017 enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.