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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
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Thursday, December 12, 2019 -3:00 PM
Zoning Administrator Members:
James Campbell, Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires
that the Zoning Administrator agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and
that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator and items not on the agenda
but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Chair may limit public comments to a
reasonable amount of time,generally three(3)minutes per person.
Please Note: All mail or written communications (including email) from the public, residents, or applicants regarding an
agenda item must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the business day immediately prior to the meeting. This allows time for the
Zoning Administrator to adequately consider the submitted correspondence.
The City of Newport Beach's goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Rosalinh Ung, Zoning Administrator, at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is
feasible at(949)644-3210 orjcampbell@newportbeachca.gov.
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conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public
hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
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Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during normal business hours. If you have any questions or require
copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the Community Development Department,
Planning Division staff at(949)644-3200.
APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk, as applicable, within
fourteen (14) days following the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different period of time is specified
by the Municipal Code (e.g., Title 19 allows ten (10) day appeal period for tentative parcel and tract maps, lot line
adjustments, or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the Planning Division at (949)
644-3200.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Draft Minutes of November 14, 2019
Recommended Action
1. Approve and File
Zoning Administrator Meeting
December 12, 2019
Page 2
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2. Santiago Lot Merger No. LM2019-003 (PA2019-187)
Site Location: 2309, 2311 and 2321 Santiago Drive
Project Summary
A lot merger application and request to waive the parcel map requirement for three
properties, under common ownership. The merger would combine three legal lots
into a single parcel.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Lot Merger No.
LM2019-003.
3. Bay House 2100, LLC Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2019-002
(PA2019-229)
Site Location: 2021 East Bay Avenue and 2100 East Balboa Boulevard
Project Summary
A lot line adjustment application to adjust the boundary between two contiguous
parcels located on the Balboa Peninsula. Land will be taken from 2100 East Balboa
Boulevard and reallocated to 2021 East Bay Avenue. The area of adjustment is
approximately 1,535 square feet. There will be no change in the number of parcels.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15305 under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Lot Line
Adjustment No. LA2019-002.
Zoning Administrator Meeting
December 12, 2019
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4. Home Sweet Home LLC Residence Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2019-038 (PA2019-145)
Site Location: 417 and 417 1/2 Edgewater Place
Project Summary
A request for a coastal development permit to demolish the existing duplex and allow
the construction of a new 2,536-square-foot, three-story, single-family residence with
a 373-square-foot garage. No work is proposed to the adjacent boardwalk or
bulkhead. The design includes hardscape, walls, landscaping, and drainage
facilities. The project complies with all applicable development standards and no
deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-038.
5. Larkin Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-053
(PA2019-217)
Site Location: 2541 Circle Drive
Project Summary
A request for a coastal development permit to allow the demolition of an existing
single-family residence and construction of a new 3,928-square-foot, single-family
residence with an attached 490-square-foot, two-car garage. The proposed project
complies with all applicable development standards including height, setbacks, and
floor area limits. No development is proposed seaward of the private property. No
deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-053.
Zoning Administrator Meeting
December 12, 2019
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6. Avocado, LLC Residence Coastal Development Permit
No. CD2019-055 (PA2019-220)
Site Location: 407 North Bay Front
Project Summary
A request for a coastal development permit to allow the demolition of an existing
single-family residence and construction of a new 2,456-square-foot, single-family
residence with an attached 465-square-foot, two-car garage. The proposed project
complies with all applicable development standards including height, setbacks, and
floor area limits. No development is proposed seaward of the private property. No
deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-055.
7. Kelegian Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-049
(PA2019-205)
Site Location: 612 Via Lido Nord
Project Summary
A request to demolish the existing 2,564-square-foot, single-family residence and
construct a new 4,669-square-foot, single-family residence
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-049.
Zoning Administrator Meeting
December 12, 2019
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8. 100 Bayview Circle Comprehensive Sign Program
No. CS2019-005 and Modification Permit No. MD2019-002
(PA2019-093)
Site Location: 100 Bayview Circle
Project Summary
A request for a new comprehensive sign program that will establish design
parameters for signage at an existing, multi-tenant, multi-story, office building.
Included in the request is an application for a modification permit to authorize two (2)
sign types which exceed the maximum sign area allowed by the Zoning Code by
more than 30 percent:
a) Sign Type 1 (Primary Tenant ID) - A wall sign with a maximum sign area of
252 square feet located on the fagades facing Bristol Street, Bayview Place,
and the private street Bayview Circle.
b) Sign Type 7 (Building Entry Address) - A window sign with a maximum sign
area of 450 square feet located on the windows above the building entrance
on the private street Bayview Circle.
Recommended Action
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15311 under Class 11 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Comprehensive
Sign Program No. CS2019-005 and Modification Permit No. MD2019-002, with
a reduced sign area for Sign Type 7.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Speakers must limit
comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your
name for the record. The Zoning Administrator has the discretion to extend or shorten the
speakers' time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is
applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the
silent mode.
VI. ADJOURNMENT