HomeMy WebLinkAbout4b_Additional Materials Received_Various_PA2019-060From:Peggy Palmer
To:Planning Commissioners
Cc:Murillo, Jaime; Campbell, Jim
Subject:1113 Kings Road - Height Variance Request / PA2019-060 / Activity VA2019-002
Date:Saturday, May 18, 2019 3:22:19 PM
Dear Honorable Planning Commissioners,
Recently the applicant for the property located at 1113 Kings Road applied for a
height variance. The variance is to allow for an increase in the height, due to the
steep topography; however, the applicant’s architectural renderings illustrate that
they are already building up to the 29 foot height level in this so called “steep
topography”. The height exception is for a patio-roof, which would equate to an
additional 3.07 feet for a total of 32 feet - seven inches, this is not a “hardship
variance”, this is a luxury variance that should be denied.
Please note the following policy according to California State Law and the Newport
Beach Municipal Code:
“The Staff Report demonstrates the absence of substantial hardship on the part of
the property owners and instead shows their desire to maximize the scale and
value of their proposed project. Thus, granting the above variance would
constitute a grant of special privileges in violation of state law and the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.”
According to Jamie Murillo, Senior Planner, the proposed 12,303 foot home,
including the four car garage, will also have a 100 foot projection from the structure
to the bluff to include a 29 foot height and a four foot set-back on each side, a
height variance should not even be considered; yet, the City Staff is recommending
approval?
Mr. Murillo also stated that the City Staff recommended several options to the
applicant, but apparently the Reed's will not deviate from this unnecessary height
variance.
At this time, I am asking that the Planning Commissioners recommend an extension
of the project, in order to allow the applicant, the community and the City to review
these different options, (as suggested by City Staff). This will achieve a community
consensus.
The owner of the property fully understood the nature of the topography when they
purchased this lot in 2018. The parcel located at 1113 currently has expansive views
of the harbor, turning basin and ocean; allowing this particular variance in addition
to the proposed 100 foot projection and the 29 foot height would be reckless
disregard to the residents of Cliff Haven.
Planning Commission - May 23, 2019
Item No. 4b Additional Materials Received
Reed Residential Variance (PA2019-060)
I am requesting that the Planning Commissioners deny this variance. This variance
is not a hardship for the applicant, but it will be a hardship inherited by the
surrounding residents, if approved.
In closing, we need to all play by the rules and be respectful of our neighbors, now
and in the future.
Thank you for your consideration,
Peggy V. Palmer
Cliff Haven Community Association
Board Member
1701 Kings Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Planning Commission - May 23, 2019
Item No. 4b Additional Materials Received
Reed Residential Variance (PA2019-060)
From: Lynn Lorenz <lynnierlo@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:31 PM
To: Planning Commissioners
Subject: 2019-060-ActivityVA2019-002
(Please forgive me if you have received multiple copies of this email. My old Mac kept wanting to
add @aol to the end of the email addresses, particularly the copy to Jaime Murillo, which I finally
sent to your email address, to his attention. I think all of the others came back to me)
Honorable Planning Commissioners
It has been brought to my attention from numerous sources that there is a piece of property that
was recently purchased on 1113 King’s Road whose owners are asking for a considerable height
variance from the City. If granted, this variance will result in the construction of a house that will
interfere with the views of neighbors who generally speaking, have lived on King's Road for years.
I cannot imagine making additions to my house that would interfere with my neighbors’ views/rights
even if I didn’t need a variance to do so. I don’t think that individuals should expect favoritism from
the city whether a house is 2,000 square feet or 10,000 square feet.
Rules and codes were established for a reason and each time they are broken, it becomes easier
to justify this unfair behavior the next time. Also, when favoritism is shown to some at the expense
of others, respect is lost for the agency granting the favor. ALL of us in Newport Beach must work
together and play by the rules to maintain the beauty and collegial life style that we now enjoy.
Lynn Lorenz
434 Redlands Avenue
Newport Beach, 92663
949 646 2054
Planning Commission - May 23, 2019
Item No. 4b Additional Materials Received
Reed Residential Variance (PA2019-060)
From: Bobbi Robinson <bobiroboc@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 6:40 PM
To: Planning Commissioners
Subject: 1113 NO to height variance!
Planning Commission - May 23, 2019
Item No. 4b Additional Materials Received
Reed Residential Variance (PA2019-060)