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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190815_MInutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 08/15/2019 Page 2 of 4 the date of the first sale requested in August 2019. Each sale would last up to four consecutive days. The property is within the Coastal Zone, however, these temporary events authorized by a Limited Term Permit are exempt from the requirement of a Coastal Development Permit pursuant to Section 21.52.035 D. (Special and Temporary Events) of the Municipal Code. Applicant/owner Jamal Abdelmuti, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, questioned as to whether this is the correct process for this type of use. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed. Staff explained that the Limited Term Permit process is the correct process that is intended for special amenities for a limited amount of time outside the usual operation but in conjunction with the existing retail operation. A Special Event Permit would not allow reoccurring sales throughout a year. Ms. Whelan confirmed there is no restriction on the number of Limited Term Permits allowed and this type of permit is required to go through the public hearing process. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 4 Fluter-Collins Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-023 (PA2019-097) Site Location: 2104 East Ocean Front Council District 1 Liane Schuller, Planning Consultant, provided a brief project description stating that the project site is located in the R-1 zone and is currently developed with a single-family residence and garage. The applicant is requesting to demolish the existing residence and construct a new approximately 3,600-square-foot single- family residence with an attached three-car garage. A coastal development permit is required because the property is located in the coastal zone. The project complies with all development standards. Public coastal access is provided and will continue to be provided by street ends throughout the neighborhood. There is no intensification of use that creates increased demand for access or recreation opportunities. Ms. Schuller added additional language to the resolution to clarify the proposed California Environmental Quality Act exemption. Applicant Ryan McDaniel of Brandon Architects, on behalf of the owner, stated that they had reviewed the draft resolution and agree with all of the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, commented on the two existing Palm trees oceanward of the project site that should be removed. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed. Staff explained the City is currently in discussions with the Coastal Commission regarding the status of such landscape improvements. Condition No. 25 has been included in the resolution requiring the property owner’s cooperation in removing unpermitted development if deemed appropriate in the future. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 5 Steckler Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-032 (PA2019-119) Site Location: 132 South Bay Front Council District 5 David S. Lee, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a coastal development permit to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new single-family residence and attached garage. Mr. Lee described the project zoning and stated that it complies with all development standards. No modification to the existing City-owned bulkhead is proposed with this project, and the project does not affect public views or access of the bay. Mr. Lee added additional language to the resolution to clarify the proposed California Environmental Quality Act exemption MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 08/15/2019 Page 3 of 4 Applicant Ian Harrison, on behalf of the owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, expressed concerns with the amount of floor area and massing that is achieved while the floor area standards of the Zoning Code allow for 1.5 times the buildable area plus 200 square feet for parking. Mr. Mosher asked staff how floor area is regulated. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed. Staff explained that the proposed floor area is consistent with the Zoning Code allowance and has been reviewed by staff. Additionally, the applicant has provided floor area calculation sheets in the plans to demonstrate compliance. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 6 Mulflur Residential Condominiums Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-031 and Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2019-010 (PA2019-104) Site Location: 512 and 512 ½ Begonia Avenue Council District 6 Joselyn Perez, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a tentative parcel map for two-unit condominium purposes. An existing duplex will be demolished and a new duplex will be constructed. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be sold individually. The Tentative Parcel Map also requires the approval of a Coastal Development Permit pursuant to Title 21 Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan in the Municipal Code. The proposed project will be consistent with all development standards in the zoning code and the local coastal implementation program including height, setbacks, parking, and floor area. Additionally, the project is conditioned to have public improvements. Applicant William Rolph of Civilscapes Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and asked for clarification for the undergrounding of all utilities in Condition No. 9. The Zoning Administrator clarified that the undergrounding of utilities applies to private utilities on the subject lot to the point of City’s connection. Mr. Rolph concurred with all of the required conditions of resolution. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, commented that there is an undergrounding utility district in Corona Del Mar. Mr. Mosher also commented that Finding K on page 11 of the staff report should be updated to reference the California Code of Regulations rather than Title 24. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 7 944 Via Lido Nord House Demolition Coastal Development Permit No. CD2018-111 (PA2018-279) Site Location: 944 Via Lido Nord Council District 1 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 improvement of a private lawn area. The proposed lawn improvements consist of the installation of approximately 4,000 square feet of both landscape and hardscape areas. The existing property line walls, cantilevered patio, dock, and existing bulkhead will not be demolished and will be left in their current locations. Subsequent construction of a replacement dwelling or any development not included in this coastal development permit will require a separate coastal development permit at a later date. Ms. Perez then stated that staff received correspondence in support of the project and that the document is available for review as supplemental material.