HomeMy WebLinkAboutFink 05202019 May 20,2019
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: PA2019-060 Reed Residence Variance Request
Chair Zak and Members of the Planning Commission,
I reside at 1511 Kings Road and am writing to voice my support for the requested height variance for the
Reed residence. The staff report presented a great amount of information regarding the topographic
constraints of the Reed's property including renderings showing the location of the gully which is the
reason for the requested variance. The information provided in the staff report was helpful in
understanding the uniqueness of the property and that the gully is an unusual site feature that burdens the
property with multiple sloping angles and directions that does not generally apply to the other properties
in the neighborhood. I think that each variance should be carefully considered by the City on a case by
case basis, and this variance is appropriate.
The design of the home is tasteful and in character with our surrounding community. If the home were to
be built on a flat lot, or if there were not a gully on the property,there wouldn't be an issue with height so
it seems that the Reed's have adequately demonstrated that a variance is the appropriate discretionary
action.
Sincerely,
C
Fink
1511 Kings Road
Newport Beach, CA 92663