HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191114_ZA_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 11/14/2019
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One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and stated that he was pleased that the project was not proposed
to the full floor area limit. Mr. Mosher noted a typographical area in the draft resolution. He asked where the
jurisdictional boundary between the City and the California Coastal Commission was located. He asked if there
was concern regarding bird strikes on glass surfaces. He asked about the fire hazards of wood siding and
shingles.
Mr. Ritner noted that the project would be built in compliance with California Building and Fire Codes. He also
noted that the site plan shows the tidelands area, which is the area that the California Coastal Commission
maintains coastal development permit authority. The Zoning Administrator also stated that any improvements
in that area are subject to an approval in concept by the City and a coastal development permit from the
California Coastal Commission.
Applicant Ron Ritner, on behalf of the Owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with
all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 6 Dolphin Rental Newport Beach Boat Rental Coastal Development Permit
No. CD2019-017 and Limited Term Permit No. XP2019-002 (PA2019-074)
Site Location: 2406 Newport Boulevard Council District 1
This item has been removed from the calendar for the Applicant to explore changes to the operational
characteristics of the proposal. A new public notice will be prepared and distributed when this item is scheduled
for a new Zoning Administrator meeting.
Action: Removed from calendar
ITEM NO. 7 Steelberg Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-043 (PA2019-158)
Site Location: 2685 Bay Shore Drive Council District 3
Joselyn Perez, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a Coastal
Development Permit to allow the demolition of an existing single-family residence and the construction of a
new single family residence. The project as designed proposes 3,934 square feet of habitable area and a 545
square foot garage for a total floor area of 4,510 square feet. Vehicular access to the garage is provided in the
rear of the property through a 20-foot-wide alley easement. The project also proposes walls, fences, patios,
drainage devices, and landscaping. The project site is zoned R-1 and is located in the private, gated, community
of Bay Shores. The site is located between the first public road and the sea however it is not an oceanfront lot.
The project is consistent with the surrounding development of the neighborhood and the project replaces an
existing single-family residence with a new single-family residence; therefore the project does not involve a
change in land use, density or intensity that will result in increased demand on public access and recreation
opportunities. The site does not currently provide public access to the coast and it is not located in a coastal
viewpoint.
Ms. Perez clarified that the draft resolution requires a minor correction on page 4 of 9 of the resolution
(handwritten page 10). The draft resolution reads, “Replaces an existing single-family residence located on a
coastal lot with a new single-family residence” and it should read, “The project replaces an existing single-family
residence with a new single-family residence” as the site is not an oceanfront property.
The Zoning Administrator noted that there are clouds and language on the plans indicating that the windows
and openings on the third floor of the home shall be left open. The Zoning Administrator asked staff if there is
a specific purpose for that and if the area were to be enclosed, would it exceed floor area limitations. Staff
stated that if the area were to be enclosed, it would exceed floor area limitations and fail to comply with third
floor step back requirements. The Zoning Administrator noted that the design of the partially enclosed area