HomeMy WebLinkAboutSlavik 05212019May 21, 2019
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: Reed Residence Residential Variance (PA2019-060)
Chair Zak and Planning Commissioners,
I reside that 721 St. James Road and I support the Reed residence application for a
variance. I have read the staff report and understand that the issuance of a variance to
be the correct course of action to preserve the homeowner’s right to enjoy their
property. If the variance were not granted a large portion of the property would be
unbuildable, which would deprive the Reeds of a substantial property right.
The staff report describes, in great detail, the unique topographical constraint that the
homeowner had to contend with when designing the home. It looks to me that much
time and consideration has been given on all accounts by City staff and the homeowner
to ensure that the height encroachments are truly a result of the gully and would not be
visually higher than an 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.
It's clear that granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of substantial property rights of the homeowner.
Sincerely,
Evan Slavik
721 St. James Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663