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Capital One Confidential
September 5, 2019
VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY:
citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport Beach
Honorable Mayor and City Council
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: Reed Residence Residential Variance (VA2019-002)
Mayor Dixon and Councilmembers,
I reside that 721 St. James Road and I support the Reed residence height variance. The
issuance of a variance by the Planning Commission was the correct course of action to
preserve the homeowner’s right to enjoy their property.
Due to the presence of a gully, there is a unique topographical constraint that the
homeowner had to contend with when designing the home. If the variance was not
granted that portion of the property would be unbuildable, which would deprive the
homeowner of a substantial property right.
Much time and consideration has been given on all accounts by City staff and the
homeowner to ensure that the minimal height encroachments are truly a result of the
gully. The height encroachments would not be visually higher than a portion of the
residence as viewed from Kings Road because they are located behind the front of the
structure, which does not need a variance.
Granting of the variance was necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
substantial property rights of the homeowner and the Planning Commission’s decisions
should be upheld by the City Council.
Sincerely,
Evan Slavik
721 St. James Road, Cliff Haven, Newport Beach