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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200130_ZA_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 01/30/2020 Page 2 of 5 ITEM NO. 3 McClain Demolition Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-056 (PA2019-222) Site Location: 2172 East Ocean Front Council District 1 David Lee, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the project is the demolition of a 3,350-square-foot, single-family residence with an attached three-car garage. The lot would be developed with landscaping and hardscaping and serve as a yard for the abutting property at 2168 East Ocean Front. Mr. Lee stated that any subsequent construction of a replacement dwelling would require a separate coastal development permit. Mr. Lee stated that the project results in the reduction of one housing unit. However, since the project application was submitted and deemed complete prior to January 1, 2020, it is not subject to Senate Bill 330 that would not allow the City to approve the reduction in density. Mr. Lee addressed findings related to public views and access to the water. Finally, Mr. Lee added two additional conditions of approval relating to the waiver of future shoreline protection and applicant acknowledgement of hazards for waterfront development. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator asked if there was an opportunity for additional parking with the closure of a curb cut. A member of the public, Robert St. John, stated that there is no curb cut. The Zoning Administrator stated that there is no opportunity for additional street parking with the project. Applicant Carlton Graham of Graham Architecture, on behalf of the Owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required conditions. One member of the public, Robert St. John, spoke and stated that he supports the project. The Zoning Administrator stated that a future owner may build a replacement structure, and that private views are not protected by the City of Newport Beach. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and stated that it is positive to see additional open space in this area. Mr. Mosher asked how the demolition of the existing single-unit residence impacts the overall density of the area, and if this adds additional strain on the City to meet regional housing needs. The Zoning Administrator stated that the project complies with the R-1 zoning standards and coastal implementation plan standards. The Zoning Administrator also broadly discussed the regional housing needs and the City’s future plans to replace lost housing. The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator requested staff to revise Condition of Approval No. 15 to ensure that there will be no encroachments into the adjacent park or public beach. The Applicant stated that there is no plan to encroach into the public right of way, park, or beach with construction materials or staging areas. There will be an additional two parking spaces to help relieve the parking situation in the area. The Zoning Administrator indicated that the reduced density with the added off-street parking will reduce pressure for on-street parking thereby supporting increased public access in the area. He also reiterated that the permit would not authorize anything beyond the private property. The Zoning Administrator re-opened the public hearing given the dialog after the close of the hearing to allow anyone else to comment. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment further, the public hearing was closed. Action: Approved with the modified condition.