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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0_Funke Residence Variance_PA2018-042 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
December 5, 2019
% Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Funke Residence Variance (PA2018-042)
Variance No. VA2018-002
SITE LOCATION: 536 Hazel Drive
APPLICANT: Erich and Tracey Funke
OWNER: Erich and Tracey Funke
PLANNER: Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner
Westmoreland a)newportbeachca.gov, 949-644-3234
PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant proposes to construct a 777-square-foot addition to an existing 2,011-
square-foot, single-family residence to accommodate a code-compliant two-car garage
and additional second floor living area. A variance is requested to allow a portion of the
proposed garage and new second floor bedroom to encroach two feet into the required
five-foot front setback along Hazel Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. PC2019-037 approving Variance No. VA2018-002 (Attachment
No. PC 1).
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RS-D (Single-Unit R-1 (Single-Unit
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NORTH RS-D R-1 Single-Family Residences
SOUTH RS-D R-1 Single-Family Residences
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INTRODUCTION
Project Setting
The subject property is located at 536 Hazel Drive at the eastern extent of the Corona del
Mar community, north of East Coast Highway and abutting Bulk Gully to the east. The lot
is approximately 6,150 square feet in area. The majority of the lot is a natural canyon area
with a steep slope from the eastern edge of the residence down into the valley below. The
bottom of the canyon roughly coincides with the rear property line, which is approximately
80 feet below Hazel Drive. The properties along the canyon rim include single-family
residential uses with one- and two-unit residential development to the west. The project
is not located within the coastal zone.
The existing residence was constructed in the 1950s, when construction on steep slopes
was less common. The residence is approximately 2,011 square feet and contains three
bedrooms, a game room, and office. The existing building includes three stories with a
lower-level deck and a mid-level deck. The residence is considered nonconforming
because only one substandard carport space (approximately 10 feet 8 inches wide by 14
feet deep) is provided where the Zoning Code requires two enclosed garage spaces. The
residence is also considered legal non-conforming because a portion of the rear dining
room extends beyond the principal structure stringline identified in General Plan Policy
NR23.6 (see Canyon Stringline Policy discussion below).
Protect Description
The applicant proposes to construct an addition of 777 square feet to the existing 2,011
square-foot, single-family residence. The addition would consist of a new 428-square-
foot, two-car garage and 349 square feet of additional living area. The code-compliant
garage would replace the existing one-space carport, entryway, and bathroom. The
laundry area would be relocated from the carport to a laundry room inside the house. The
existing bedroom on the ground floor will be relocated to the second floor as part of the
project in order to accommodate the new entryway into the residence, resulting in no net
increase in the number of bedrooms. The two existing decks will be repaired and will not
extend further into Buck Gully.
The applicant requests a variance to allow a portion of the new garage and second floor
bedroom to encroach two feet into the required five-foot front yard setback along Hazel
Drive. The remainder of the building would remain in compliance with the front setback
requirement of five feet. No additional deviations are requested to accommodate the
remodel and addition.
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Background
Modification Permit No. 3366
In 1988, a Modification Permit No. M3366 was approved for the subject site to allow the
existing carport to be converted into a one-car garage that would encroach three feet into
the required five-foot front yard setback. The permit was also required to allow a bathroom
and dining room expansion at the rear of the existing residence due to the nonconforming
parking status. The project was never constructed and the permit expired. A setback
reduction of this size - i.e., greater than a 10-percent setback deviation - can no longer
be considered through the modification permit process since the comprehensive Zoning
Code update in 2010.
Canyon Stringline Policy
As part of the 2006 General Plan Update, the Natural Resources Element was updated
to include a canyon development stringline policy (Policy NR 23.6) for the first time. The
policy was implemented in the General Plan in an effort to maintain the natural topography
along Buck Gully and Morning Canyon to mirror Coastal Land Use Plan Policy 4.4.3-18
that was implemented in 2005 for similar areas located in the coastal zone. Prior to 2006,
there were no policies or standards regulating canyon development and property owners
had the ability to develop down to their rear setback line (10 feet from rear property line).
General Plan Policy NR 23.6 states the following:
Policy NR 23.6 Canyon Development Standards
Establish canyon development setbacks based on the predominant line of existing
development for Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. Do not permit development to
extend beyond the predominant line of existing development by establishing a
development stringline where a line is drawn between nearest adjacent corners of
existing structures on either side of the subject property. Establish development
stringlines for principal structures and accessory improvements.
The subject property includes portions of Buck Gully, therefore the project is subject the
stringline limitations of the policy. Unlike setbacks that are typically applied to each lot on
a block uniformly, canyon development stringlines vary on a lot-by-lot basis. Due to the
stringline methodology, the existing location of one neighbor's home directly impacts the
amount of development that can occur on the adjacent property. The Zoning Code
provides no regulations to implement this policy. However, staff implements the policy as
written following the existing standards adopted to implement identical policy language
for coastal properties along Buck Gully, absent Coastal Zone procedural and permitting
requirements. In summary, if a neighboring building extends farther into the canyon, one
is generally able to build a larger building that extends farther into the canyon (see Figure
1).
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Analysis
General Plan
The site is designated RS-D (Single-Unit Residential Detached) by the General Plan Land
Use Element, which allows for the development of single-family residential uses such as
the project.
The properties located along the canyon in this area are restricted by the principal and
accessory structure stringlines pursuant to General Plan Policy NR23.6, as noted
previously.
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As illustrated in Figure 2, which is based on a survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor
for this project, the subject property has a principal stringline ranging from approximately
40 to 42 feet. The existing residence is nonconforming in that a small portion of the
existing dwelling (the dining room) encroaches beyond the principal structure stringline at
the rear, reaching a built depth of approximately 45 feet from the front setback line. The
proposed addition is located on the street side of the property, and is well within the
stringline requirements for principal and accessory structures. The existing decks located
above the canyon are within the accessory structure stringline that is drawn from the
nearest adjacent corners of similar deck features.
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Zoning Code
The subject site is located within the R-1 (Single-Unit Residential) Zoning District, which
is intended to provide for single-family development. The proposed project complies with
applicable development standards as illustrated in Table 1, except for the requested
encroachment into the front setback. The Zoning Code requires a minimum five-foot front
yard setback as measured from the front property line to the face of the building finish.
The Zoning Code allows for deviations of up to ten percent with the approval of a
modification permit. Because the deviation requested is approximately 40 percent, a
variance is required to implement the project.
Table 1: Zoning Code Development Standards
Table 1 —Zoning Code Development Standards
Development Standard Standard Proposed
Setbacks (min.)
Front(Hazel Dr.) 5 feet 2 feet(garage)
5 feet(livingarea
Sides 4 feet 4 feet
Rear 10 feet <95 feet
Allowable Floor Area max. 7,164 square feet 2,788 square feet
Allowable 3'd Floor Area max. 716 square feet N/A
Open Space min. 716 square feet > 2,700 s uare feet
Parkin min. 2-car garage 2-car garage
Height(max.) 24 feet flat roof 24 feet flat roof
29 feet sloped roof 29 feet sloped roof
The existing residence is currently nonconforming due to parking standards. The existing
building includes one substandard carport space, where two garage spaces are required.
The proposed project would allow the building to become conforming to residential
parking standards for single-family dwellings. Because of the nonconforming parking
conditions, NBMC Section 20.38.060.A (Nonconforming Parking) limits additions to the
building to approximately 201 square feet (10 percent of the existing gross floor area of
the building). In this case, the property owner could add only 201 square feet. If the two-
car garage is provided, future additions are limited to the maximum allowable floor area
of 1.5 times the buildable area of the property. There is also a small portion of a deck that
is located in the side setback that measures approximately two feet above existing grade,
exceeding the 18 inch maximum height standard for decks in setback areas. The
nonconforming deck is proposed to remain and any work is limited to repair and
maintenance. The existing decks comply with the canyon stringline policy.
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Variance
A variance is a request to allow a project to deviate from development standards 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 enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and in the same zoning district.
A variance can only be granted to maintain parity between the variance site and nearby
properties in the same zoning district to avoid the granting of special privileges to one
property.
Section 20.52.090.17 (Variances, Findings and Decision) of the Zoning Code requires the
Planning Commission to make the following findings before approving a variance:
A. There are special or unique circumstances or conditions applicable to the subject
property (e.g., location, shape, size, surroundings, topography, or other physical
features) that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity under an
identical zoning classification;
B. Strict compliance with Zoning Code requirements would deprive the subject
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under an
identical zoning classification;
C. Granting of the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
substantial property rights of the applicant;
D. Granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district;
E. Granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the harmonious and orderly
growth of the City, or endanger,jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the
public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood; and
F. Granting of the Variance will not be in conflict with the intent and purpose of this
Section, this Zoning Code, the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
Applicant's Objective
The applicant seeks to expand, remodel and modernize the structure while maintaining
as much of the original construction as possible, and creating a code-compliant two-car
garage. Other properties in the vicinity have garages, where the subject site has only a
carport that is not functional due to substandard dimensions (10 feet 8 inches wide by 14
feet deep).
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Buildable Depth and Topography
The existing residence is nonconforming in that portions of the existing dwelling (the
dining room) encroach beyond the established stringline at the rear, reaching an as-built
depth of approximately 45 feet from the front setback line.
In comparison, other properties along the canyon in this block extend to an actual
constructed as-built depth ranging from roughly 54 feet to as much as 110 feet. The
average depths of existing development along the block is approximately 78 feet. The six
southerly properties on Hazel Drive near East Coast Highway reach a depth of at least
100 feet from the front setback line to existing decks, pools, and principal structures. Only
a small portion of the subject residence is encroaching past the stringline and this area
would be retained as part of the residential addition. No new encroachments are
proposed.
Due to the location of existing and approved development on neighboring properties, the
subject site is disproportionately constrained by the stringline policy as compared to other
properties of similar size. The subject lot has a principal development stringline of
approximately 40 to 42 feet, where the other properties of similar size on the canyon have
typical stringline depths ranging from 48 to 67 feet and as much as 90 feet. The property
directly south of the subject site has the second most restrictive stringline (after the
subject property) with a depth of 39 to 47 feet.
The subject property is also a steeply sloping lot as shown in the following figure.
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Instead of requesting relief from the stringline limitation to encroach into the natural
canyon, the Applicant is requesting relief from the front setback requirement to construct
a garage and addition two-feet into the front yard setback on Hazel Drive. The reduced
setback request is similar to the approved and expired 1988 Modification Permit
application. Attachment PC 4 (Stringline Exhibits) shows a rough depiction of the
principal stringlines on the block with a few approximate depths listed for scale. The
proposed buildable depth of the project is still less than the average for the canyon
properties along Hazel Drive.
Buildable Area
With application of development stringlines, the buildable area' of the subject property is
also significantly constrained when compared to other properties abutting the canyon on
the same block. Attachment No. PC 4 includes exhibits that illustrate the approximate
stringlines for the block. Specifically, the property is limited to a buildable area of
approximately 1,353 square feet. In comparison, lots of similar size in the area have a
buildable area of roughly 1,734 square feet (526 Hazel Drive), 1,819 square feet, (524
Hazel Drive), 2,006 (520 Hazel Drive). The property directly adjacent to the south of the
site (532 Hazel Drive) has the closest buildable area with approximately 1,513 square
feet. Thus, the subject property is disproportionally limited as compared to other
properties of the same size with identical zoning. The proposed front yard setback
encroachment will increase the buildable area of the subject lot by less than 50 square
feet (21 feet in width x 2 foot depth).
Thus, the front setback encroachment is not requested for the purpose of overbuilding
the site, but to accommodate a reasonable sized home with code-compliant parking that
would remain below the average size home in the vicinity and respects canyon stringline
limits. A condition of approval is included that prohibits future development to the rear of
the property without removal of the front yard encroachments granted by this variance or
reevaluation by the Planning Commission.
Alternative Designs
Staff explored other options with the Applicant, including a redesign to place the garage
and second floor outside the front setback. However, existing structural components of
the building, including a foundation and bearing wall parallel to the street at the center of
the house effectively limits the position of the interior wall of the garage. Setting the
garage wall further back into the existing structure to comply with the 5-foot front setback
would require the complete removal of the bearing wall and reconstruction of a large
portion of the building, significantly increasing the scope of work. Alternatively,
"Buildable Area' in this instance does not refer to the Zoning Code definition of buildable area, where it
is considered to be the lot area minus setbacks. In this case,the buildable area is defined as the actual
footprint area where the principal structure could be constructed, which is outside of setbacks and the
stringline area.
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maintaining the front setback without removing the existing bearing wall would result in a
parking depth of approximately 18 feet, less than the code-required 20-foot parking depth,
which would reduce the practical usefulness of the proposed garage.
Additionally, staff explored the option of placing the second floor bedroom outside the
front yard setback with only the garage encroaching within the required front yard setback.
If the second floor were setback to the five-foot setback line, then the front wall of the
proposed garage posts would not be available to support the load of the second floor.
Refer to Figure 3 for a visual description of the structural restraints. Therefore, a beam
would be required to be placed within the garage ceiling to support the second floor,
reducing the ceiling clearance to less than the minimum 7 feet required by the Zoning
Code. The reduction in ceiling height would also require a variance, but would restrict the
practical usefulness of the garage. Moving the second floor back would also result in a
smaller bedroom, with a depth of about 10 feet instead of approximately 12 feet.
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Thus, an alternative plan to accommodate a garage and 349 square foot addition would
potentially result in either major reconstruction of the residence or a substandard garage.
Special Privilege
The granting of the variance would not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations upon other properties zoned R-1 as it allows the property owner to maintain
equity with other homes in the neighborhood where additions have occurred. The project
allows the applicant to construct a two-garage garage, which is standard for a single-
family residence. The project is also consistent with historic development in the
neighborhood and would remain compatible as several neighboring homes are
nonconforming to setbacks and a few were allowed additions or new construction within
the front yard setback, such as 526, 516, and 416 Hazel Drive.
Conclusion
The proposed encroachment of two feet into the front yard setback is minimal and would
appear negligible to the surrounding properties with only 88 square feet of the addition
located in the front setback area. The new stairs and entryway would not encroach into
the front yard setback and would provide building articulation and visual relief along the
street. The variance would allow a code-compliant two-car garage to be constructed on
the property while maintaining a substantial portion the existing structure. The new garage
would improve compatibility with the neighborhood by providing two off-street parking
spaces, where the homeowners are currently required to use street parking. The natural
canyon areas behind the subject lot would be preserved, in keeping with the goals of the
General Plan.
Alternatives
1. The Planning Commission may suggest specific changes that are necessary to
alleviate concerns. If any additional requested changes are substantial, the item
should be continued to a future meeting to allow a redesign or additional analysis.
Should the Planning Commission choose to do so, staff will return with a revised
resolution incorporating new findings and/or conditions.
2. If the Planning Commission believes that there are insufficient facts to support the
findings for approval, Planning Commission must deny the application and provide
facts in support of denial to be included in the attached draft resolution for denial
(Attachment No. PC 2).
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Environmental Review
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment.
The Class 1 exemption includes additions to existing structures provided the addition will
not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structure before the
addition, or 2,500 square feet whichever is less. In this case, the project includes an addition
of 777 square feet to an existing 2,011 square foot single-family residence.Additionally, staff
believes there are no unusual circumstances attributable to the site and project that would
disqualify use of the exemption as identified in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines (i.e.
no cumulative impact, no significant impact, no impact to scenic highways, the site is not a
hazardous waste site, and the site is not a historical resource).
Public Notice
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of property
within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights-of-way and
waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least 10 days
before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City
Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
UzWeitmoreland, Assistant Planner Jim Campbell, Deputy Director
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution with Findings and Conditions
PC 2 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 3 Applicant's Justification
PC 4 Stringline Exhibits
PC 5 Public Comments
PC 6 Project Plans
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Draft Resolution with Findings and
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RESOLUTION NO. PC2019-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. VA2018-002 FOR A FRONT SETBACK ENCROACHMENT
LOCATED AT 536 HAZEL DRIVE (PA2018-042)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Erich and Tracey Funke ("Applicant')with respect to the subject
property located at 536 Hazel Drive and legally described as Lot 28 of Block B of Tract No.
673 Corona Del Mar ('Property") requesting approval of a variance.
2. The Applicant proposes to construct an addition of 777 square feet to an existing 2,011
square-foot, single-family residence to accommodate a compliant two-car garage and
additional second floor living area ('Project'). The two-car garage required under Title 20
(Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC") would replace an
existing one-space carport, entryway, and bathroom. The Applicant requests a variance to
allow a portion of the garage and new second floor bedroom to encroach two feet into the
required five (5) foot front yard setback along Hazel Drive. The remainder of the building
would remain in compliance with the front setback requirement of five (5)feet. No additional
deviations are requested to accommodate the remodel and addition. The structure is
considered legal non-conforming because a portion of the rear dining area extends beyond
the principal structure stringline identified in City of Newport Beach General Plan ("General
Plan") Policy NR23.6 (Canyon Development Standards).
3. The Property is designated Single-Unit Residential Detached (RS-D) by the General Plan
Land Use Element and is located within the Single-Unit Residential (R-1) Zoning District.
4. The Property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held on December 5, 2019 in the Council Chambers located at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
public hearing was given in accordance with California Government Code Section 54950
et seq. ('Ralph M. Brown Act') and Chapter 20.62 of the NBMC. Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this public
hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQX) pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has
no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
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2. The Class 1 exemption includes additions to existing structures provided the addition
will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structure
before the addition, or 2,500 square feet whichever is less. In this case, the Project
includes an addition of 777 square feet to an existing 2,011 square foot single-family
residence.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.52.090(F) (Findings and Decision) of the NBMC, the following
findings and facts in support of a variance are set forth:
Finding:
A. That there are special or unique circumstances or conditions applicable to the Property(e.g.
location, shape, size, surrounding, topography, or other physical features) that do not apply
generally to other properties in the vicinity under an identical zoning classification.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. As part of the General Plan Update of 2006, Natural Resource Element Policy
NR23.6 (Canyon Development Standards) was adopted in an effort to stop any
further encroachment of development into Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. The
policy limits new development based on stringlines drawn from corners of existing
development on adjacent lots. As a result, development on the Property cannot be
expanded in the same manner as other properties within the vicinity that developed
prior to the 2006 establishment of the canyon development stringline limitations.
2. Unlike setbacks that are typically applied to each lot on a block uniformly, canyon
development stringlines vary on a lot-by-lot basis.
3. The buildable area of lots along the canyon are defined by the front and side
setbacks, and the canyon development stringline to the rear. The buildable area of
the Property is significantly constrained when compared to other properties abutting
the canyon on the same block. Specifically, the Property is limited to an allowable
buildable area of approximately 1,353 square feet. In comparison, lots of similar size
in the area have a buildable area of roughly 1,734 (526 Hazel Drive), 1,819 square
feet, (524 Hazel Drive), and 2,006 (520 Hazel Drive). The property directly adjacent
to the south of the site (532 Hazel Drive) has the closest buildable area with
approximately 1,513 square feet.
4. The buildable depth of the Property as measured from the front setback line to the
approximate stringline for principal structure ranges between 40 to 42 feet. It should
be noted that the stringline is drawn at an angle so the depth is greater on the north
side and decreases as it moves south. In comparison to similar properties along the
canyon, the buildable depth for principal structures generally increases the further
south a lot is located on the block. The adjacent lot at 532 Hazel Drive has a buildable
depth of 39 feet and the buildable depths of lots progressively increase up to 101
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feet for 408 Hazel Drive located on the south end of the block. Thus, the Property is
disproportionately impacted by the principal structure stringline.
5. The existing residence is nonconforming in that portions of the existing dwelling
encroach beyond the established stringline at the rear, reaching a built depth of
approximately 45 feet from the front setback line. In comparison, other properties
along the canyon in this block extend to an actual constructed depth ranging from
approximately 54 feet to as much as 110 feet. The average depths of existing
development along the block is approximately 78 feet. The six (6) southerly
properties on Hazel Drive near East Coast Highway reach a depth of at least 100
feet from the front setback line to existing decks, pools, and principal structures.
Finding:
B. That strict compliance with Zoning Code requirements would deprive the Property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under an identical zoning
classification.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1 . The Property comprises 6,150 square feet, but the buildable area is only 1,353
square feet. Other similarly sized properties in the area have buildable areas ranging
from as low as 1,513 to over 2,000 square feet. Thus, the Property is
disproportionally limited as compared to other properties of the same size with
identical zoning.
2. The Property was constructed in the 1950s when construction on steep slopes was
less common and does not encroach as far down the canyon as newer development
in the vicinity. As a result, the site is now more constrained due to the application of
canyon development stringlines.
3. The Applicant seeks to maintain as much of the original construction as possible,
while creating a compliant two-car garage. Other properties in the vicinity have
garages to store vehicles, whereas the Property has only a carport that is functional
due to substandard interior dimensions (10 feet 8 inches wide by 14 feet deep).
4. Because of existing structural components of the building including a foundation and
bearing wall parallel to the street at the center of the house, the garage cannot not
be placed outside the setback without complete removal and reconstruction of a
large portion of the building. Alternatively, maintaining the front setback without
removing the existing bearing wall would result in a parking depth of approximately
18 feet, less than the code-required 20-foot parking depth, which would significantly
impact the usability of the intended garage.
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Finding:
C. That the granting of the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
substantial property rights of the Applicant.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The existing carport on-site is not functional due to its substandard size and requires
the residents to park on the street. New residential buildings in the City are required
to provide on-site garage parking, where the existing building has none.
2. The variance is intended to allow the Property owner the ability to provide for a code-
compliant two (2) car garage and replacement of the third existing bedroom on the
second floor of the structure without completely demolishing the building. Providing
a two (2) car garage would afford the Applicant the ability to maintain a substantial
property right enjoyed by others properties in the vicinity.
3. The location of the second floor improvements is required to align with the first floor
garage location for structural reasons. If the second floor were setback to the five (5)
foot front setback line, then the garage posts would not be sufficient to support the
load of the second floor. Therefore, a beam would be required to be placed within
the garage ceiling to support the second floor, reducing the ceiling clearance to less
than seven (7) feet, which is less than the code minimum of 7 feet. The reduction in
ceiling height would also require a variance, but would restrict the practical
usefulness of the garage.
4. Additionally, if the garage or second floor area were pushed back towards the rear
of the Property, the existing foundations would need to be removed and replaced.
This would result in a significant expansion in scope of work by essentially requiring
the complete demolition and reconstruction of the house. The Applicant seeks to
remove as little as possible from the existing building, while providing a code-
compliant garage and avoiding the disturbance to the canyon slope at the rear of the
Property.
Finding:
D. That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1 . The granting of the variance would not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations upon other properties zoned Single-Unit Residential (R-1) as it allows
the Property owner to maintain equity with other homes in the neighborhood where
additions have occurred. The Project is consistent with historic development in the
neighborhood. Several neighboring homes are nonconforming to setbacks and a few
were allowed additions or new construction within the front yard setback, such as
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526, 516, and 416 Hazel Drive. Additionally, a few properties can have modification
permits or variances to allow encroachments into side setbacks as well.
2. The proposed variance would not result in more floor area or a higher floor area ratio
than surrounding properties of similar size.
3. The buildable depth for the Property is disproportionately limited as compared to
other canyon properties of similar size, and the requested variance would allow the
Property to have a buildable depth closer to other properties along the canyon. The
proposed buildable depth is still less than the average for the canyon properties
along Hazel Drive.
4. The proposed encroachments are similar to those granted under Modification Permit
No. M3366, approved in 1988 for the subject site, allowing the existing carport to be
converted into a (1) one car garage that would encroach three (3) feet into the
required five (5) foot front yard setback. The Project was never constructed. The
Project requests a two (2) foot encroachment into the same front yard setback for
the purpose of building a compliant two (2) car garage.
5. The Project would not result in a net increase in bedrooms on the Property that could
be viewed as the granting of a special privilege, and no additional deviations are
requested such as relief from floor area or building height limitations.
Findinq:
E. That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the harmonious and orderly
growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public
convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood.
Facts in Support of Finding:
6. The overall design, based upon the proposed plans, meets residential design criteria
provided within NBMC Section 20.48.180(B)(2) (Design Criteria) by avoiding long
unarticulated walls, providing architectural treatment of all elevations, and
emphasizing the entry and window elements at the front fagade.
7. The Public Works Department has reviewed the Project for compliance with line of
sight considerations and driveway standards. The Project complies with Public
Works requirements and their conditions of approval are included.
8. The remodel and addition Project focuses construction to the developed street side
of the Property, instead of adding floor area near the natural canyon.
9. The Project will require the Property owner to upgrade the existing building to meet
all current Fire and Building Codes, including fire ratings and seismic standards,
improving the safety of the home for its occupants and neighboring properties.
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10. Other properties along Hazel Drive have legally constructed buildings that encroach
into the front yard setback, and they have not proven to be detrimental or created
hazards to the public.
11. Approximately 21 feet 2 inches (linear measurement) of the width of the structure
would encroach into the front setback, which is approximately 50 percent of the width
of the lot. The remaining width (12 feet 8 inches) of the structure would maintain the
five (5)foot front setback. Therefore, this variance would not have a substantial visual
effect on the neighborhood.
Finding:
F. Granting of the variance will not be in conflict with the intent and purpose of this Section,
this Zoning Code, the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
12. The General Plan identifies policies to protect natural resources including the
canyon. The proposed addition and remodel would further Goal NR 23 of the General
Plan by concentrating growth to the developed street side of the Property instead of
extending the building into the natural canyon area. The addition complies with
Policies NR 23.1 (Maintenance of Natural Topography) and NR 23.6 (Canyon
Development Standards) by minimizing alteration of the site's natural topography.
Relief from the stringline policy is not requested; instead, the Applicant is requesting
a two (2) foot variance to encroach into the front setback to provide a compliant two
(2) car garage and related second floor addition above.
13. The Property is zoned Single-Unit Residential (R-1) which is intended to provide for
single-family residential uses. The existing building is a single-family residence,
which would not change as part of the Project; therefore, approval of the variance
will not affect density or intensity of uses. The Project includes the construction of a
compliant two (2) car garage, which would allow the Property to conform to current
Zoning Code standards for residential parking.
14. Pursuant to Title 20 of the NBMC, a structure of up to 7,164 square feet (or 1.5 times
the buildable area outside of setbacks) could be constructed on the Property. The
proposed addition and remodel would result in a structure totaling 2,788 square feet,
including a 428 square foot two (2) car garage. Thus, the front setback encroachment
is not requested for the purpose of overbuilding the site, but rather to accommodate
a reasonable sized home that would remain below the average size home in the
vicinity and that respects canyon stringline limits. A condition of approval is included
that prohibits future encroachment to the rear of the Property without removal of the
front yard encroachments granted by this variance.
15. The Property is not located within a specific plan area or the Coastal Zone.
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SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves VA2018-002
subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
by reference.
2. This Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has
no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
3. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Peter Koetting, Chairman
BY:
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(Project-specific conditions are in italics)
PLANNING
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. No future additions shall be permitted unless the structure is brought into conformance
with all applicable zoning standards, including front setback requirements.
3. The Project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
4. 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 Use
Permit.
5. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhibit "A" shall be
incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of plans prior to issuance of the
building permits.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning
Division an additional copy of the approved architectural plans for inclusion in the
Variance file. The plans shall be identical to those approved by 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 Variance and shall highlight the approved elements such that
they are readily discernible from other elements of the plans.
7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. the Applicant shall submit a landscape and
irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect. These plans shall incorporate
drought tolerant plantings and water efficient irrigation practices, and the plans shall be
approved by the Planning Division.
8. 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 trimming. 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.
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9. The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on the luminance recommendations
of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, or, if in the opinion of the
Director of Community Development, the illumination creates an unacceptable negative
impact on surrounding land uses or environmental resources. The Director may order
the dimming of light sources or other remediation upon finding that the site is excessively
illuminated.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, which restricts hours of noise-generating construction activities that
produce noise. Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed on Sundays or
Holidays.
13. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 24 months from the
actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of time is approved in
compliance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
14. 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 Funke Variance including, but not limited to, Variance No. VA2018-002
(PA2018-042). 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 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.
Building Division Conditions
15. The Applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building Division
and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City-
adopted version of the California Building Code ("CBC").
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16. Project shall comply with Chapter 7A of the CBC.
Public Works Conditions
17. The new driveway shall be constructed per City Standard STD-162-L.
18. Applicant shall coordinate with 540 Hazel Drive regarding the driveway reconstruction
along that Project's frontage (Hazel Drive).
19. Driveway slopes shall comply with City Standard STD-160-L-B and STD160-L-C.
20. Applicant shall reconstruct all damaged sidewalk panels, curb, gutter, and street along
the Hazel Drive Property frontage as determined by the Public Works Department.
21. Applicant shall remove all unpermitted private encroachments, including but not limited
to pavers, potted plants, fences, and walls, within the Hazel Avenue public right-of-way.
22. Per the Municipal Operations Division, the existing City tree may be removed. A new
48-inch box tree shall be installed along the Hazel Drive frontage in a location approved
by City.
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RESOLUTION NO. ####
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING
VARIANCE NO.VA2018-002 FOR A FRONT SETBACK
ENCROACHMENT LOCATED AT 536 HAZEL DRIVE (PA2018-
042)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Erich and Tracey Funke with respect to property located at
536 Hazel Drive and legally described as Lot 28 of Block B of Tract No. 673 Corona Del
Mar requesting approval of a variance.
2. The applicant proposes to construct an addition of 777 square feet to an existing 2,011
square-foot, single-family residence to accommodate a compliant two-car garage and
additional second floor living area. The code required two-car garage would replace an
existing one-space carport, entryway, and bathroom. The applicant requests a variance
to allow a portion of the garage and new second floor bedroom to encroach two feet into
the five-foot front yard setback along Hazel Drive. The remainder of the building would
remain in compliance with the front setback requirement of five feet. No additional
deviations are requested to accommodate the remodel and addition. The structure is
considered legal non-conforming because a portion of the rear dining area extends
beyond the principal structure stringline identified in General Plan Policy NR23.6.
3. The subject property is designated Single-Unit Residential Detached (RS-D) by the
General Plan Land Use Element and is located within the Single-Unit Residential (R-1)
Zoning District.
4. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held on December 5, 2019 in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing was
given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this
hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to
CEQA review.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
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The Planning Commission may approve a variance application only after making each of the
six required findings set forth in NBMC Section 20.52.090.E (Findings and Decision). In this
case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the required findings based upon the
following:
1. The Planning Commission determined, in this case, that the variance is inconsistent
with the purpose and intent of NBMC Section 20.52.090.F (Findings and Decision)
because the front yard setback is not compatible with construction in the vicinity and
the circumstances and conditions are not unique to the subject property.
2. Applicant's request to encroach into the front yard setback would constitute a special
privilege.
3. The proposed project can be redeveloped to comply with all zoning and general plan
regulations.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Variance
Application No. VA2018-002.
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 20 Planning and Zoning.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 5T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Peter Koetting, Chairman
BY:
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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Attachment No. PC 3
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April 23, 2019
Liz Westmoreland,Assistant Planner
City of Newport Beach, Community Development
Re: Notice of Incomplete Filing,Variance No,VA2018-002 (PL2018-042)
Address: 536 Hazel Dr, CDM
Architectural Justification for Variance Request (per Architect)
1. 536 Hazel unusual conditions:
The lot is a 6150-square-foot lot, with an R-1 zoning designation. The lot is relatively narrow
(40'), and slopes steeply downhill into Buck Gully. There is only a small, relatively level area
adjacent to the street (24% with the remainder of the lot sloping steeply; there is a total
elevation change of 76 feet from front to back. Construction on steeply sloping lots is
necessarily more complex and expensive than for level or gently sloping lots.
A relatively flat lot of the same shape would have a buildable area of 4776 sq. ft. (allowable
floor area limit of 7164 sq.ft.). j
The lot currently has a 5' front setback per Setback Map S-10-C, but the rear setback is
determined by a development stringline currently ranging from 107' (north side) to 120' (south
side) from the rear property line. This leaves only a small footprint available: the actual
buildable area on the lot within the setbacks and stringline is 1353 sq. ft.
2. The owners wish to remodel the house commensurate with houses in the area, including
adequate parking in compliance with current zoning standards. This will require the
construction of a garage to provide 2 covered parking spaces. Currently within the existing
house, there is a foundation and bearing wall parallel to the street at the center of the house,
which provides a logical limit of the remodel, to preserve a substantial part of the existing
house. The location of the bearing wall is approximately 18'-6" from the existing setback;
creation of a complying garage within the established 5' would not be possible without
substantial additional demolition and reconstruction, and would reduce the area available behind
the garage. (As noted above, the available buildable area is small, so taking approximately 400
square feet for a conforming garage would leave only 953 square feet available for a first-floor
livable space).
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3. The current house does not have an enclosed garage; the existing parking space is substandard
(10'-8" x 14'), and is inadequate to provide any reasonable parking on-site. This lack of parking
increases the amount of street parking, as the owners must park on the street.
The requested variance,therefore, would preserve a substantial amount of the existing house,
limiting the amount of necessary remodeling, allow a sufficient space for first-floor living space
within an especially restricted lot, and provide the required amount of parking on-site while
decreasing the amount of street parking.
4. Granting of the requested variance would not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district. There are
a number of similar lots on the street which are constructed to within 3 feet of the front property
line and one home that is within 2 feet of the property line. The proposed construction at 536
Hazel will not be closer to the street than these other existing 3 foot setback houses.
5. Existing sidewalks,parkways, and street width are unaffected. The proposed house would be
constructed to comply with required clearances to adjacent structures and property lines for fire
safety.
6. Granting of the Variance will not be in conflict with the intent and purpose of this Section, this
Zoning Code,the General Plan, or any applicable specific plan. The variance does not request
any change in land use, density or public accommodation.
Sincerely,
a
Cynthia Childs
Architect
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From: Stephen Prough<steveproughl@me.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 8:51 AM
To: Lee,Amanda; rgarciamay@newportbeachca.gov; Westmoreland, Liz;
Koetting, Peter
Subject: December 5 hearing for variance request 536 Hazel Drive.
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
To Liz Westmoreland and Planning Commission
Kathy and Steve Prough are very supportive of the variance request for Erich and Tracey Funke at 536
Hazel Drive.
We live at 527 Hazel Drive which is two houses down across the street.
The request for a variance on the proposed garage is reasonable and will conform to our neighborhood
and is the best solution.
Hazel drive is a very special street in Corona del Mar. Once folks move here,they never leave.
We have lived in our home since 1978 or 40 years but we are not even close to the oldest residents on
the street.
We want to maintain the character of our neighborhood.
The proposed plan and variance request is consistent with this desire.
As I look outside I see 8 homes in a row built in last 25 years with similar garages. None of those homes
needed a variance but the rules have changed.
The variance request for the Funke's garage is very consistent with the homes on that side of the street.
We are very supportive and are relieved that the Funke's will be maintaining the character of our street.
These improvements will require a minimum of remodeling while protecting the canyon.
Since they only have a carport, a garage removes two cars from the street.
The alternative is a complete scrape with new construction which makes no sense to the character of
our street or canyon.
Please approve the variance request at 536 Hazel drive.
Thank you for listening
Kathy and Steve Prough
527 Havel Drive
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NNew Fence or gate. (Less than 6-0" A.E.G.)
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Construction of the new driveway shall be coordinated with 540 Hazel Drive,Permit#2530-2018.
3� New Retaining Wall(To be built by adjacent property owner)on approved permit#2530-2018
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Garage 428 Sq. Ft. SHEET
Total Living + Garage 2788 Sq. Ft.
Areas of addition to existing house Lower Deck 295 Sq. Ft.
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OF SHEETS
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RON MIEDEMA L.S. 4653 TRACEY AND ERICH FUNKE LOT 28 OF TRACT MAP NO. 673 LEAD AND TAG ELEVATION= 199.98 536 HAZEL
23016 LAKE FOREST DR. #409 CORONA DEL MAR, CA
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
(949) 858-2924 OFFICE JOB: 67-8 DATE: 6/19/17
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�1 Existing walls to remain
2❑ ______ Existing walls to be demolished
aRemove cabinets or shelves
® Remove existing doors and windows(Dashed)
❑5 Remove existing fixtures and appliances(Dashed)
© Remove dropped ceiling at kichen
❑7 Keep areas of existing floor and deck:
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DATE
Lower Deck 295 Sq. Ft. 8/22/2019
First Floor Deck 272 Sq. Ft. SCALE
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2❑ ______ Existing walls to be demolished
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DATE
8/22/2019
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Planning Commission-December 5,2019
Item No.2a Additional Materials Received After Deadline
Funks Residence Variance(PA2018-042)
December 5, 2019, Planning Commission Item 2 Comments
These comments on a Newport Beach Planning Commission agenda item are submitted by:
Jim Mosher( iimmosher(o),vahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach 92660 (949-548-6229).
Item No. 2 Funke Variance (PA2018-042)
This is a very strange report in that it spends considerable time explaining how the existing
development is non-conforming because it violates the City's rear yard setback policy, based in
this area on a stringline rule, then in Table 1 on handwritten page 9 appears to the existing rear
setback of"<95 feet" (I think it means '595 feet) conforms easily to the 10 foot rear setback
requirement.
Regarding the Variance
I sympathize with the Funke's dilemma, but I fail to see what the stringline arguments have to do
with their variance request.
According to the "Applicant's Justification" in Attachment PC 3 (page 35), the request to intrude
into the required 5-foot front setback is entirely due to a wish to retain an interior wall of the existing
house. The house was built long before Newport Beach had its stringline rule for rear setbacks,
and was presumably not influenced by it (although its position may have been influenced by other
rules prohibiting construction on slopes that may have existed at the time).
The applicant would be making the identical request for the identical reason if they owned a
comparable home on a completely level lot.
This is not about a peculiarity of the land, but a peculiarity of the existing house, and the
hardship claimed is entirely an economic one: given the layout of the house, it is less
expensive to deviate from the code than to comply with it. I suspect neither of those can be
used for granting a variance from the generally-applicable development regulations.
As an example of the normal understanding of the findings necessary to grant a zoning variance in
California, Marin County has fewer variance requirements than Newport Beach. Their Variance
Fact Sheet says: "Review of a proposed variance must be limited solely to the physical
circumstances of the property. The standard of hardship with regard to applications for variances
relates to the property, not to the person who owns it or the location of existing structures on the
property. Financial hardship, community benefit, neighbor's approval, or the worthiness of the
project are not considerations in determining whether to approve a variance."
Regarding Alternatives
According to page 9, the applicant is asking to add the garage so that they can legally enlarge the
floor area of the existing home by more than 10 percent (as it is currently restricted by Section
20.38.060.A.1.b).
It would be interesting to know if the garage is being built for that purpose, alone, or if it will actually
be used for storing vehicles.
Planning Commission-December 5,2019
Item No.2a Additional Materials Received After Deadline
Funks Residence Variance(PA2018-042)
While staff has limited authority to approve intrusions into the front setback, I believe that as an
alternative to asking the Planning Commission for a variance, City staff(and the
Commission) has much more latitude to honor the setback and alter the garage dimensions,
instead, through a modification permit.
The City's residential garage dimension standards appear in Section 20.40.090.A.1. A deviation of
any amount could apparently be granted through a modification permit per Section
20.52.050.B.3.d. Staff suggests at the top of page 13 that an 18-foot garage depth "would reduce
the practical usefulness of the proposed garage," which is certainly true, although per Section
20.40.090.A.1, a 19-foot depth would be acceptable in Newport Beach if the 40-foot wide lot were
0.01 feet narrower. The same modification permit could be used to reduce the 5-foot setback by
10%, allowing a ''/2 foot intrusion instead of the 2 feet proposed. According to the drawing on page
56, 1 believe that would result in a garage with "18' 7" clear."
The findings for a modification permit (Section 20.52.050.E) would be much easier to make
than those for a variance (Section 20.52.090.F).
As to the other alternative suggested by staff, on page 13, for granting a variance for the garage,
only, and requiring the rooms above to honor the setback, I am unable to understand why that
would force the garage's ceiling to be too low to be practical. Nothing in Figure 3 indicates to me
why the floors of the rooms above couldn't just as easily be raised, preserving, or even enhancing,
the height of the garage.
Regarding the Stringlines
The discussion of stringlines in the report, and the footnote on page 12 indicating ""Buildable Area"
in this instance does not refer to the Zoning Code definition of buildable area," points up an
obvious and serious deficiency in our Zoning Code (Title 20 of the NBMC). Apparently a policy
added to the General Plan in 2006 was never implemented in the Code.
I would suggest the Commission consider using its authority under Section 20.66.020.B to
initiate an amendment to the Zoning Code to implement the stringline policy, as has already
been done for lots in the Coastal Zone in Section 21.28.50.0 of our Local Coastal Program
Implementation Plan.
As to the current policy for areas outside the Coastal Zone, I do not know where it is written down,
and I am unable to understand its application to the present property as purportedly shown in
Figure 2 on page 8. As indicated in the attached copy, I would find either of the two lines labeled
"Alternative 1" and "Alternative 2" more explainable than what the staff report identifies as the
"Principal Stringline." The latter is drawn diagonally from an exterior corner on the lower building to
an interior corner on the lower property. Since the two corner situations are essentially mirror
images of each other, I find it hard to image a rule that dictate choosing one type of corner for the
top property and a different type for the bottom one.
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December 5, 2019, Planning Commission Item 2 Comments
These comments on a Newport Beach Planning Commission agenda item are submitted by:
Jim Mosher( iimmosher(o),vahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach 92660 (949-548-6229).
Item No. 2 Funke Variance (PA2018-042)
This is a very strange report in that it spends considerable time explaining how the existing
development is non-conforming because it violates the City's rear yard setback policy, based in
this area on a stringline rule, then in Table 1 on handwritten page 9 appears to the existing rear
setback of"<95 feet" (I think it means '595 feet) conforms easily to the 10 foot rear setback
requirement.
Regarding the Variance
I sympathize with the Funke's dilemma, but I fail to see what the stringline arguments have to do
with their variance request.
According to the "Applicant's Justification" in Attachment PC 3 (page 35), the request to intrude
into the required 5-foot front setback is entirely due to a wish to retain an interior wall of the existing
house. The house was built long before Newport Beach had its stringline rule for rear setbacks,
and was presumably not influenced by it (although its position may have been influenced by other
rules prohibiting construction on slopes that may have existed at the time).
The applicant would be making the identical request for the identical reason if they owned a
comparable home on a completely level lot.
This is not about a peculiarity of the land, but a peculiarity of the existing house, and the
hardship claimed is entirely an economic one: given the layout of the house, it is less
expensive to deviate from the code than to comply with it. I suspect neither of those can be
used for granting a variance from the generally-applicable development regulations.
As an example of the normal understanding of the findings necessary to grant a zoning variance in
California, Marin County has fewer variance requirements than Newport Beach. Their Variance
Fact Sheet says: "Review of a proposed variance must be limited solely to the physical
circumstances of the property. The standard of hardship with regard to applications for variances
relates to the property, not to the person who owns it or the location of existing structures on the
property. Financial hardship, community benefit, neighbor's approval, or the worthiness of the
project are not considerations in determining whether to approve a variance."
Regarding Alternatives
According to page 9, the applicant is asking to add the garage so that they can legally enlarge the
floor area of the existing home by more than 10 percent (as it is currently restricted by Section
20.38.060.A.1.b).
It would be interesting to know if the garage is being built for that purpose, alone, or if it will actually
be used for storing vehicles.
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While staff has limited authority to approve intrusions into the front setback, I believe that as an
alternative to asking the Planning Commission for a variance, City staff(and the
Commission) has much more latitude to honor the setback and alter the garage dimensions,
instead, through a modification permit.
The City's residential garage dimension standards appear in Section 20.40.090.A.1. A deviation of
any amount could apparently be granted through a modification permit per Section
20.52.050.B.3.d. Staff suggests at the top of page 13 that an 18-foot garage depth "would reduce
the practical usefulness of the proposed garage," which is certainly true, although per Section
20.40.090.A.1, a 19-foot depth would be acceptable in Newport Beach if the 40-foot wide lot were
0.01 feet narrower. The same modification permit could be used to reduce the 5-foot setback by
10%, allowing a ''/2 foot intrusion instead of the 2 feet proposed. According to the drawing on page
56, 1 believe that would result in a garage with "18' 7" clear."
The findings for a modification permit (Section 20.52.050.E) would be much easier to make
than those for a variance (Section 20.52.090.F).
As to the other alternative suggested by staff, on page 13, for granting a variance for the garage,
only, and requiring the rooms above to honor the setback, I am unable to understand why that
would force the garage's ceiling to be too low to be practical. Nothing in Figure 3 indicates to me
why the floors of the rooms above couldn't just as easily be raised, preserving, or even enhancing,
the height of the garage.
Regarding the Stringlines
The discussion of stringlines in the report, and the footnote on page 12 indicating ""Buildable Area"
in this instance does not refer to the Zoning Code definition of buildable area," points up an
obvious and serious deficiency in our Zoning Code (Title 20 of the NBMC). Apparently a policy
added to the General Plan in 2006 was never implemented in the Code.
I would suggest the Commission consider using its authority under Section 20.66.020.B to
initiate an amendment to the Zoning Code to implement the stringline policy, as has already
been done for lots in the Coastal Zone in Section 21.28.50.0 of our Local Coastal Program
Implementation Plan.
As to the current policy for areas outside the Coastal Zone, I do not know where it is written down,
and I am unable to understand its application to the present property as purportedly shown in
Figure 2 on page 8. As indicated in the attached copy, I would find either of the two lines labeled
"Alternative 1" and "Alternative 2" more explainable than what the staff report identifies as the
"Principal Stringline." The latter is drawn diagonally from an exterior corner on the lower building to
an interior corner on the lower property. Since the two corner situations are essentially mirror
images of each other, I find it hard to image a rule that dictate choosing one type of corner for the
top property and a different type for the bottom one.
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