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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:24 PM
To:Hon. John Woolley Ret.
Cc:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good afternoon, Judge Woolley.
Please see below for your information.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: robert rush [mailto:rrush@usrealtygroup.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:57 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Cc: 'Batley, Craig'; 'Denys Oberman'; 'Lori Morris'; 'cynthia koller'; 'Canalis, John'; 'Reicher, Michael'; Brandt, Kim
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
I WANT TO SUBMIT THIS EMAIL STRING BELOW TO THE HEARING OFFICER
Janet
You have a whole City that’s been affected to some degree by Rehab !!
You gave ONLY the Anniversary residents a 10 Day notice when you schedule
an RA Hearing on a Friday @ 3:00pm and all us others only 4 day notice – RIDICULOUS !!
You should be ashamed to try to eliminate members of the Community by your late scheduling.
YOU HAVE KNOWN OF THIS HEARING FOR WEEKS – and you give the rest of us what 4 days ?
Why didn’t You or City Atty’s Office notify people at Rehab Conference last week ? NOTHING !!
You should be ashamed of yourself playing such a bureaucratic game.
Bob Rush
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:42 PM
To: robert rush
Cc: Batley, Craig; Denys Oberman; Lori Morris; cynthia koller; Canalis, John; Reicher, Michael; Brandt, Kim
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good afternoon, Bob.
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The City has scheduled this public hearing on a regular business day, during regular business hours,
just has it has in the past for other public hearings conducted by the Hearing Officer, or the Zoning
Administrator.
The residents in this neighborhood were mailed a notice of the hearing 10 days in advance,
consistent with the requirements of the Municipal Code, and are aware of the public hearing.
If you are unable to attend the hearing, but would like to provide comments to the Hearing Officer,
please forward to me at your earliest convenience. I will ensure they are forwarded to the Hearing
Officer and entered into the record.
Sincerely,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: robert rush [mailto:rrush@usrealtygroup.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:57 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Cc: 'Batley, Craig'; 'Denys Oberman'; 'Lori Morris'; 'cynthia koller'; 'Canalis, John'; 'Reicher, Michael'
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Janet
I’m at a loss why a Rehab “REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION” Hearing – something normally
very contentious – why it had to be scheduled then this week at all or why such an important
hearing WOULD EVER be scheduled at 3:00pm on a Friday late afternoon ?
Why not schedule it AFTER the holiday to allow for the greater Community to participate more
easily and make sure that you have all the Public’s involvement ? Unless that’s what being avoided…
Seems to me that, if this Reasonable Accommodation is GIVEN and that Community does get
a permanent new Rehab in their neighborhood ….. You and the City will have a real dilemma
explaining why you held this Hearing at such an inopportune time for the Community.
I think a better explanation to US, the Community, of why this was scheduled Fri @ 3:00 is warranted.
Bob Rush
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:57 AM
To: robert rush
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good morning, Bob.
The City has scheduled the hearing this Friday at 3 p.m. because it was the only day this week the
Council Chambers and the Hearing Officer are available, and the date/time does not conflict with the
Rosh Hashanah holiday, which begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 28th.
Thank you for your email.
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Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: robert rush [mailto:rrush@usrealtygroup.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 7:56 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Janet
Why are we scheduling such a Hearing at 3:00pm on a Friday ?
Kind of looks like the City (or whoever schedules these meetings)
doesn’t want the Community to show up ….and despite Planning’s
recommendation to “deny” …
Bob
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 8:58 AM
To:Hon. John Woolley Ret.
Cc:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: Dea Ms. Brown, please forward the following letter to the judicial hearing officer.
Attachments:2927 PAPER LANE deny appeal.odt
Good morning, Judge Woolley.
Please find the attached letter regarding the reasonable accommodation application scheduled for
public hearing on Friday, September 30th.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: G D [mailto:artdivine@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:46 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Cc: G D
Subject: Dea Ms. Brown, please forward the following letter to the judicial hearing officer.
Dear Ms. Brown,
A great pleasure making your acquaintance, albeit in such unfortunate circumstances.
It saddens and shocks me that a resident on my street would open up an illegal
half way house! Anyway, I wrote a letter for the judicial officer. It is herein attached.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you Friday.
Grace Divine
resident
2901 Paper Lane
Newport Beach CA
92660
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September 26, 2011
TO:
Janet Brown, Associate Planner
Judge John C. Woolley, Hearing Officer
RE:
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. (PA2011-117)
2927 Paper Lane
• Reasonable Accommodation No. 2011-001
Please note that every stated herein is my opinion and that I have never met the applicant. I
write the following as a resident of the Anniversary homes community and my concern for the
safety of such.
My name is Grace Divine. I live at 2901 Paper Lane in Newport Beach. I would like to express
my strong desire to the Hearing Officer and ask that the applicant's application for
continued use of the residence at 2927 Paper Lane as a recovery house be DENIED!
There appear to be severe and disconcerting issues of credibility related to this application.
As per the Newport Staff's report, it was found that the applicant stated on their website that:
“The StepHouse Recovery Inc, is a licensed; insured; extended care; and transitional
sober living environment” (see Attachment C of staff report).
The staff went on to explain that and quote: “This statement is incorrect in that StepHouse is
not and has never been licensed by the State of California Department of Drug and
Alcohol Programs (ADP). Advertising as a licensed facility is a violation Section
11834.30 of the California Health and Safety Code and the California Code of
Regulations (CCR), Title 9, Chapter 5, Section 10505 (b).
Basically, if indeed these people are not licensed to do what they claim to do, they are
breaking the law by in fact running this business anywhere!
It would then seem to me that not only are they in violation of the residential code in
Newport Beach, but also, they are in violation of the California Health and Safety code!
And that, is a very serious matter.
Dear Judge, laws are made to protect the members of the community and as a citizen, it
would seem to that to disregard these laws is criminal and endangers the community as a
whole!
And Kind Officer, our community at the Anniversary homes is small. We are a middle class
area. Often, you will find children playing on the street, adults jogging and older adults
gardening. (I myself jog sometimes down Paper lane!)
And suffice it to say, we are a residential area with concerns for our safety!
I have to account something that happened to me this summer. And I must preface that
with the fact that I am not referring to the applicant in any way. I do not know the
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perpetrators name in this instance which I am going to relate to you.
However, I would like to share this with you to illustrate the importance and need for safety
that I and others in my community wish for.
It was at night. I had fallen asleep on my living room couch. When suddenly, my dogs start
barking in alert! I open my eyes. I then hear a pounding and literally the breaking of my
fence facing the front of my house! This, kind madam or sir, is a heavy six foot tall fence.
Inside my house, in disbelief of what I am hearing, I walk towards the sound when I suddenly
notice, there is someone in my back yard right outside my door. They too appear to be
aware of the dogs barking and perhaps my presence. I get the impression that they are
nervous and frantic for when I turned on the outdoor lights, they brake through another fence
I had in the back yard, literally taking it off its hinges. (They literally broke THREE FENCE
DOORS!)
Well, needless to say, I called the police. It turns out that this man, whose name and identity
I do not know, had been for some time now, breaking into cars parked on my street of Paper
Lane (and perhaps other streets in my neighborhood). I do remember getting some fliers as
people became alarmed about this. Apparently someone was going from car to car testing to
see if it was open trying to take valuables?!
Anyway, the man in my back yard jumped over the back fence to the street behind my house.
He apparently then jumped into another neighbors yard and was caught one street over in
Silver or Golden lane.
Again, I do not claim that this man was in any way related to this applicant, his business or
otherwise. However, this situation was very frightening to me and other neighbors as
apparently, this man ran through several people's back yards.
When they finally caught the man, it turns out he had not shoes on! Can you imagine that... I
have to deduce from that that he could therefore not have come from a very far distance.
Right?! In addition, I may have misunderstood this but he apparently was looking for money
to buy drugs.
So you see, the concept of having a facility on our street which caters to people who have
drug or alcohol problems is frightening to me. And for this reason alone, I would like to ask
that you deny this application.
And going back to the staff's report on page 5 where it states: “The applicant claimed they
were unaware of this description [the one where they claimed that they were licensed], and
that the word was mistakenly added by the person who prepared the website.” Well, that is
no excuse since ignorance of the law is not an excuse!
And I do not claim to know anything about half way houses. However, I knew some people
who had a teen who went to one of these facilities and I remember that their insurance paid
for it. Would an insurance company reimburse a user of this insurance if the one giving the
treatment is not licensed to dispense the care? And who is left footing that bill? This is very
scary not just for the one paying the bill, but also for the end consumer (the patient).
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Put another way, are they not dispensing some kind of medical related care? (ie testing the
urine!) If so, is it not false advertising and a violation of health code to state that they are
licensed. I sure would be very upset if I went to a man to cure my ailment who claimed to be
a doctor, but then turned out he wasn't. All I am saying is that people should be held
accountable for such statements as “licensed.” In my opinion this behavior is OPROBIOUS,
DISGUSTING, INMORAL, CRUDE, AND EXPLOITATIVE of people who need to rely on
trustworthy and “licensed” care.
And for this reason alone, they should be denied the application!
In addition, on the same page of the staff report it states that:
“During the meeting [on May 24 2011] the applicant also stated they were unaware of any
City regulations or requirements regarding the establishment a sober living facility for six
or fewer individuals in the City outside of the Balboa Peninsula and West Newport
areas.”
I am sorry but in my opinion that is beyond lame, and I frankly do not believe how ridiculous
that is and how that so totally does not excuse their actions! Hey, if a person is running a
business, shouldn't they know the laws related to it? Otherwise, a person should not be
running a business. Don't you think?
This whole thing, not telling the neighbors, running a half way house without a permit, the
website, everything to me reeks!
Finally, please keep in mind that everything stated here is my opinion and that I have never
met the applicant. However, I am a resident in Paper lane and I can not believe that they
would run a business without a permit! And did you know, there are families with small
children in the street.
Anyway, this letter is getting too long. I will see you on Friday and express my concerns then.
Kind Regards,
Grace Divine
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:46 PM
To:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
For the admin. record for Friday public hearing on StepHouse Recovery.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Hla Tin [mailto:hlatin@att.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 11:05 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Dear Ms. Brown,
Since we are not sure we will be able to attend the public hearing on September 30 due to
previous commitments, we would like to send you the following:
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Your Pg.9
Referring to Appellate Court:
In Oxford House v. City of Edmonds (9th Cir. 1994) 18 F.3d 802, the court considered whether a zoning
ordinance that prohibited more than five unrelated recovering alcohol
and drug addicts from living in single-family residential zones, while permitting such
uses without restriction in multi-family and commercial zones, was exempt from the
occupancy restriction exemption of the FHAA, and found that it was not. In the course
of the decision, the Court of Appeals appeared to note with favor that the home “stands
in a residential neighborhood away from commercial zones, liquor stores, and illicit drug activity to minimize
the likelihood of a relapse by a resident.” 18 F.3d at 803, 807
We would like to point out that there is one liquor store next to the Irvine Ranch on Irvine Blvd. which is in close
proximity and short walking distance to the said 2479 Paper Lane. All one needs to do is walk across Irvine
Blvd.
As stated on Pg.13 and 14 there will be fundamental alterations in the nature of the City’s Program from the
consideration of the zoning and conditional use permit if accommodated. Step House has violated the state
and local laws in their operations by not filing for necessary permits and advertizing on their web site as
licensed operations. For a facility of this type, Management saying they have no knowledge that they need to
get a conditional use permit is a lame excuse for such an operation.
Thank you for the good job you are doing. We hope we will be able to make it.
Sincerely,
Neighborhood Watch
Watching Neighborhood.
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From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:46 PM
To:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: Stephouse Recovery inc., RA NO. 2011-001
For the admin. record for Friday public hearing on StepHouse Recovery.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Michael Casciola [mailto:mcasciola@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:13 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: Stephouse Recovery inc., RA NO. 2011-001
To : Janet Johnson Brown, Associate Planner ,
I am Michael A. Casciola, & I reside at 2499 Anniversary Lane on the corner of Anniversary & Paper Lane and
my side yard is diagonally opposite the subject residence on Paper Lane. I can not attend the meeting on
September 30th and I wish to submit some comments . Others will speak on various aspects of this matter.
I read the staff report . I am an attorney and specialized in representing non‐profit entities in the development
of affordable housing . I have had experience in knowing the entities truly trying to make a difference in
peoples lives from the true Operator who is only there for the profit & nothing else matters. They see a human
need and descend on it to fill their pockets without regard if they are helping the people they espouse they
care about. Also part time I act as compliance manager for a major trucking firm in the Long Beach area.
They have a very sophisticated and formalized drug screening process in place. which includes Random
Testing. And even then slip –ups occur & employees are caught using illegal substances. One must be vigilant
in this task & that takes experience & qualified training. The nature of the proposed operation is transient.
Persons come & go every 6 months . They never accept the environment as their home to preserve. This
operator snuck into the neighborhood violating the most simple rules of common courtesy and good business
practice. No one knows who they are because of the constant movement in & out of the area. This operator
does not appear to have any formal and comprehensive drug testing policy. It appears as if it is a very
unsophisticated approach to safeguarding the other residents of this community against drug use. Who
administers their program? Who decides on the random selections and how many residents will be tested at
any one time? The operator does not appear to have a qualified resident manager who is properly trained and
has experience to manage such a facility as this . By their own admission a former resident of the program
whose lease expired & who did not renew was hired as the resident manager. Is that good business sense?
What training has he had to prepare him to deal with the necessary behavioral enforcement issues that he will
encounter. Is he just “one of the boys” himself and may be too friendly and unable to separate himself from
the duties of the manager .
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Parking : I wish to address the Parking issues and regulations. The report states that currently none of the
residents have cars. And it also states that the residents will have to work or be otherwise engaged in
worthwhile activities and be self sufficient in other endeavors. To me that signals that they will have cars or
others will be picking them up & driving them around. As I write this there are cars parked along Paper ,
adjacent to my yard, which do not belong to any of the neighbors. There will be 6 residents , 1 manager, the
owners themselves who will come by frequently , visitors, etc. It seems to me that this will mean many cars in
and around the house and neighborhood.
Currently this neighborhood is a peaceful, quite , serene place with a certain feel of calmness. All the
homeowners park either in their garages , driveway or curb at their homes. As I stated above the side yard of
my house is across the street from the subject and while my house fronts on Anniversary the parking on that
street is not suitable as there is a fire hydrant just in front. So most of my family, friends park on Paper. There
have already been incidents where cars associated with residents have parked on Paper Lane along my side
yard. I have found various trashed items , cigarette butts, empty packs, a lighter a thrown away shower
shoe,etc. And there was a car parked alongside the curb with 4 men inside who were smoking with the
windows open, and music playing loudly. The language was crude & the smoke drifting away from the open
windows across into my yard and house. When I thought things had gone on long enough I went out to
investigate. Just then one man left the car went into the subject house & the other 3 took off in the car. What
will happen when the facility is fully functional??
I submit that parking should be regulated. It should be mandated that they should park in the 2 garages on the
site. And there is a very long driveway and room for several cars at the curb. No parking should be allowed on
the east side of Paper . I don’t support this activity for many reasons which others will cover but should it be
approved, I would be prepared and willing to work with the City the operator & resident manager to develop
a parking plan & monitor the parking situation and report any cars parking on the east side of paper to the
manager to have it timely moved.
We need to maintain the peacefulness & integrity of this community and parking is a very important aspect of
how a neighborhood is perceived. I You, the City, needs to protect us . I am open to discuss this issue with
anyone else. We must have input in these issues after all we are the ones that have to live here after the
meetings are all completed. Thank you.
Michael A. Casciola
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:17 AM
To:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: Stephouse Recovery
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For the admin. record for Friday public hearing on StepHouse Recovery.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Joanne Nichols [mailto:joanne.nichols@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 7:28 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: Stephouse Recovery
Hi Janet,
I live in the Anniversary tract and am against the Stephouse setting up business in our neighborhood.
I have attached screenshots from the Stephouse website. I took these before the Stephouse was asked to file for
a license. It is concerning that they clearly, explicitly and NOT erroneously advertised treatment for Detox and
Love Addiction.
They have since removed this from their site but the clear misrepresentation of their services is of alarming. I
have two young kids (under four) and the thought of potential "love addicts" living two streets away makes me
sick.
Thank you for being on this and looking out for the homeowners. I appreciate all you have done on this.
Joanne
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:18 PM
To:'Rich Nichols'
Cc:Burns, Marlene; Wolcott, Cathy
Subject:RE: Stephouse Recovery Inc. - Info on current owners
Good afternoon, Mr. Nichols.
Thank you for your email. The City is researching the information, and we intend to address the
matter at the public hearing tomorrow.
Best regards,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Rich Nichols [mailto:richnichols@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:57 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: Stephouse Recovery Inc. - Info on current owners
Janet,
I was doing some research on the Stephouse Recovery Inc. company and came across an article I found on
George Vilagut. It states that he was arrested less than two years ago for the possession of 150 grams of
cocaine and a loaded weapon among others.
Has a background check been run on George Vilagut and Matthew Harrison the current owners of Stephouse
Recovery Inc.? If so, is this article referencing a different George Vilagut from Huntington Beach, CA or are
there other circumstances in this case which would now let him be qualified to own and operate a drug and
alcohol treatment facility? Below is the link.
http://articles.hbindependent.com/2009-11-12/local/hbi-arrest111209_1_huntington-beach-evan-sailor-carpool-
lane
Best regards,
Rich Nichols
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 8:16 AM
To:'Greg Badum'
Cc:Greg Badum; Alcaraz, Debbie; Burns, Marlene
Subject:RE: Recovery Home on My Street (2927 Paper Lane, Newport Beach)
Dear Mr. Badum,
Thank you for your email, providing the information and expressing your concerns . Your email is
being forwarded to the Hearing Officer for his consideration regarding this matter, and will be included
in the administrative record.
Sincerely,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Greg Badum [mailto:gjbadum@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 7:46 PM
To: Brown, Janet
Cc: Greg Badum; Alcaraz, Debbie
Subject: Re: Recovery Home on My Street (2927 Paper Lane, Newport Beach)
Hello Janet,
Tomorrow's meeting is an inconvenient time for working folks. I have taken a lot of time off to
be my son's AYSO soccer coach and I can not afford to take any more time off. Please let it be
known that I am adamantly against the recover home on our street.
The owner of the recovery house came by twice to my door, he is very pushy. He kept trying to
tell me that are a high end facility and that they do not have any shady clients. I told him from
the beginning that I do not think that they should be allowed to operate a commercial business
in a residential area. He kept trying to tell my they have a full time on-site manager, they do not
allow them to be in front yard, they are bused in and do not have cars. He kept trying to get me
to sign something saying I am okay with their house. I kept telling him you obviously do not
listen to what I am saying, I think you are using a state law as a loop hole to get around city
laws for the use of residential property which is wrong. He said it is important to have them
integrate back into neighborhoods. I told him this is Southern California, many people do not
even know their neighbors and that this recovery house should be in a commercial area not in a
quiet family neighborhood.
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He kept being pushy and I finally just had to end our conversation, tell him I was done, and
closed the door.
What I believe is that he is only trying to appease the neighbors until they get their approval.
Just because someone can afford his recovery program does not make those people upscale
citizens. When faced with jail or recovery house, they will pick recovery house and have no
intention or desire to get real recovery.
The visitors to this house have cars. Just tonight there was a car parked with a shady looking
tattooed female inside with the windows down and with lots of smoke coming out, she was
parked there about an hour that I know of. This is not a compatible use for this property. They
have not operated illegally, did not follow the rules and on that basis alone they should be
denied the permit to operate.
Please include me in the many concerned residents against the operation of a Recovery Home at
2927 Paper Lane. Please help us to keep our neighborhood quiet and safe for my 8 year old son
and the many children who live here.
Thanks!
Greg Badum
2900 Paper Lane
Newport Beach, CA 92660-3311
949-642-3302
From: "Brown, Janet" <JBrown@newportbeachca.gov>
To: Greg Badum <gjbadum@yahoo.com>; "Cosylion, Matt" <MCosylion@newportbeachca.gov>; "Kiff, Dave"
<DKiff@newportbeachca.gov>; "Hill, Rush" <rhill@newportbeachca.gov>; mhenn527@hotmail.com; Dept - City Council
<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; "Badum, Steve" <SBadum@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Greg Badum <greg.badum@boeing.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 11:33 AM
Subject: RE: Recovery Home on My Street (2927 Paper Lane, Newport Beach)
Good morning, Mr. Badum.
This is in response to your email regarding the property located at 2927
Paper Lane. The use of this property as a sober living residential care
facility for persons in recovery from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol
was recently brought to the City's attention.
Upon determining that the property was indeed operating as a residential
care facility in violation of the Zoning Code, the City immediately
notified the operator and property owner of the violation.
While the Zoning Code does not permit this use in this location, federal
law requires that under certain circumstances, a city must grant
disabled individuals an exception from its usual laws. Therefore, the
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Zoning Code includes provisions which allow any person with a
disability, their representative, or a provider of housing for
individuals with a disability, to apply for a reasonable accommodation
from the City's zoning and land use regulations.
The operators of the facility on Paper Lane have submitted an
application for reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation
applications are subject to a public hearing before a Hearing Officer
appointed by City Council. Staff is now reviewing the application, and
a public hearing will be scheduled once the application is deemed
complete. A public notice will be mailed to residents who live within
300 feet of the subject property a minimum of 10 days prior to the
hearing.
In the meantime, staff will be scheduling a meeting in the near future
with the residents located on Paper Lane. The purpose of this meeting
is to answer preliminary questions residents may have, and to hear from
the neighbors who are most directly impacted by this use. Staff is
interested in knowing what types of activities or impacts to the
neighborhood may have occurred since this facility established - such as
loitering in the neighborhood, trespassing, secondhand smoke, excessive
vehicles and problems related to parking, trash and debris.
Thank you for your email. If you have any questions or additional
comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Badum [mailto:gjbadum@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:47 PM
To: Brown, Janet; Cosylion, Matt; Kiff, Dave; Hill, Rush;
mhenn527@hotmail.com; Dept - City Council; Badum, Steve
Cc: Greg Badum
Subject: Recovery Home on My Street (2927 Paper Lane, Newport Beach)
It has just come to my attention that the rented home on my street is
being used
as an addiction recovery home. This is unacceptable use of a single
family home
on our street and in the City of Newport Beach. We have a quiet out of
the way
family neighborhood. There are many small kids in our neighborhood and
our
street including my 8 year old boy. I do not want my son exposed to
these
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elements in this business use of a residential area. I have noticed
many shady
characters at this home, hanging out and chain smoking at the curb and
the
corner. Please assure me that this type of home is not allowed on our
quiet
street!
I trust that this activity will NOT be approved to operate in Newport
Beach.
Please assure me that this unapproved facility will stop operation
immediately.
Greg Badum
2900 Paper Lane
Newport Beach, CA 92660-3311
949-642-3302
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 8:40 AM
To:'Werner Escher'
Cc:Burns, Marlene
Subject:RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good morning, Mr. Escher.
In response to your question, federal and state fair housing laws provide that persons with a disability,
or provider of housing for individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation from
the City’s zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices, and the City must consider the
applicant’s request.
Per the federal and state laws, cities have an affirmative duty to grant a reasonable accommodation if
the request is made by or on behalf of a disabled individual(s); the accommodation is necessary to
afford the disabled an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and, the request is reasonable.
Cities may find a request unreasonable if granting the request would result in a fundamental alteration
in the nature of a city program, or would impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the city.
A Hearing Officer, appointed by the City of Newport Beach, is designated to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny all applications for reasonable accommodation. Approval of a reasonable
accommodation can be granted only if all required findings set forth in Section 20.52.070 (D.2) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code can be made. In this case, staff is recommending the Hearing Officer
deny the request, because all of the required findings cannot be made.
Thank you for your email.
Sincerely,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Werner Escher [mailto:EscherW@southcoastplaza.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:23 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Dear Janet:
If they are not permitted, then why do we need to accommodate them? As you know, there is a long history of resident
dissatisfaction with the entire Recovery “movement” invading our neighborhoods. Please, we should continue to stand
firm.
Werner and Diane Escher, 47-year residents of Newport Beach at 205 40th Street.
Thank you.
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From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 8:57 AM
To:'chrylhall@yahoo.com'
Cc:Burns, Marlene; Wolcott, Cathy
Subject:RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good morning, Ms. Hall.
The City has always scheduled public hearings for reasonable accommodation or use permits in
residential districts on a regular business day and during regular business hours, just as it does for
public hearings scheduled before the City’s Zoning Administrator. I assure you, the date and time
was not selected to prevent anyone from attending the hearing.
Thank you for your email. It has been forwarded to the Hearing Officer for his consideration
regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: chrylhall@yahoo.com [mailto:chrylhall@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 7:01 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: Re: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Janet, my name is Cheryl Hall and I live at 2269 Golden Circle. Myself, among my other neighbors, are very
upset that the City is having a meeting on a Friday at 3pm. It is very obvious that this was done on
purpose...please share this with those who chose this meeting time. It was put in place on purpose so most of
us would not be able to attend...3pm is when school gets out...the City knows this. So most of us are picking
up our kids...OR WORKING!! Here is how we feel about this Stephouse Recovery...we want them gone!! And
the fact that they slid in through the back door is wrong!! Cheryl Hall
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‐‐‐‐‐Original message‐‐‐‐‐
From: "Brown, Janet" <JBrown@newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 00:46:55 GMT+00:00
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
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StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 9:55 AM
To:Burns, Marlene
Subject:FW: West Newport Beach Association Letter re: Stephouse Reasonable Accommodation
Hearing
Attachments:09-29-11 Brandt Letter.pdf
For the administrative record regarding the StepHouse public hearing.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Garber_Chris
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:27 PM
To: kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
Cc: dkiff@newportbeachca.gov; mhenn527@hotmail.com; parahdigm@aol.com; rhill@newportbeachca.gov;
lesliejdaigle@aol.com; gardnerncy@aol.com; curryk@pfm.com; edselich@roadrunner.com; dsmith@newportbeachca.gov;
Batley, Craig; Boles, Sharon; Bryant, Ken & Mary; Cobb, Jerry; Fryer, Mary; Garber_Chris; Glazer, Nicolai; Johnson, Mike;
Miller, Jim; O'Flynn, Ann; Phillips, Everette; Rush, Robert; Schroeder, George; Thibault, Barbara
Subject: West Newport Beach Association Letter re: Stephouse Reasonable Accommodation Hearing
Ms. Brandt:
Attached for your immediate consideration is a letter from the West Newport Beach Association regarding the
September 30, 2011, Stephouse Reasonable Accommodation Hearing.
Chris Garber
Board of Directors, Secretary, Membership
West Newport Beach Association
Regards, Chris
Chris Garber
eDiscovery Manager
Allergan, Inc.
2525 Dupont Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
714.246.4198 (Telephone)
949.466.0605 (Mobile)
714.246.4774 (Facsimile)
Email: garber_chris@allergan.com
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A’,wprI ,S’h,,,A reasonable accommodation hearing is scheduled for Friday,September 30,2011 at 3:00 p.m.in the City)H (L’’1’CoLincil Chambers,pursuant to an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery,Inc.Residents in thisneighborhoodweremailedanoticeofthehearing10daysinadvanceandaltotherpartiesweregivenaless,Iil/IIIS(,ll than 4—day notice.
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The West Newport Beach Association ç’WNBA”)is concerned about the short notice to interested parties.WNBA desires to bring to your to attention the following issues/li,’i I,)l.i.
1.WNBA feels that the City should make every effort to notify ALL interested parties that haveexpressedpriorinterestinthissubject.For example,we have continuously expressed interest andparticipatedextensivelyinallrehab-related City meetings and events over the last four years.Asih,,v o,,,an Association we are surprised that we were not notified.Many other Associations,such asNunI,rc,I.S’iii’,’l,i Central Newport,Peninsula Point and Lido Island Homeowner Associations,are affected by thissubjectandwouldhavealsoappreciatednotificationofthisHearing.
frI 2.Although the City strives to meet the letter of the law,WNBA’s expectation is that the City shouldstrivetomeettheexpectationofitsresidents,and to that end,residents should be notified of suchmeetingsasyourofficebecomesawareandcommitstoameetingdate.Is this case,your officei/nv Fri.,committed to this Hearing date over a month ago -yet you gave less than 4-days notice to all other.‘.shi’/.)ril’,’interested residents in the City.9./V/S“7-1.1554
1 .3.When setting a meeting time,it is important for the City to consider the demographics of affectedpartieswhowouldattendsuchameeting.In this case families,especially with school age children,would have an interest but will not be able to attend at 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon,when schoolsarelettingoutandfamiliesarebeginningtheirweekendactivities.This hearing was importantInni/il/v enough and should have been held any other weekday.A’,,,yurI IS/lUll?
4.While your department encourages those unable to attend ‘to please forward comments at yourearliestconvenienceandwe’ll ensure they are forwarded to the Hearing Officer,”the short noticewilllimitpubliccommentsAwrittenletterisnosubstituteforCommunityparticipation.As suchandforthebenefitofallthosewhodoattend,WNBA would like to have Community DevelopmentprovideacopyofthislettertotheHearingOfficerandreadintopublicrecordthisandallotherc’,’,’lii’I’hi/h1 Comments that may be received of those unable to attend.V,’ll’/,,lIt ,Sho,,c
949/a5O-752 In conclusion,WNBA is requesting a wider and more timely outreach to the broader Community for rehabrelatedHearings.The timing and method the City has chosen for this Hearing and notification may have aR/i’,I RuIi ..
Ill,,,negative impact on the Hearing outcome.WNBA feels issues that affect such a wide range of theCommunityshouldbeasinclusiveaspossiblebecauseofthefar-reaching impact on the residents ofNewportBeach.
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Craig Batley,Prest’dent
WNBA Board of Directors
cc:Newport Beach City Council
Dave Kiff,City Manager
WNBA Board of Directors
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 10:30 AM
To:'Nicolina Valente'
Cc:Burns, Marlene
Subject:RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Ms. Valente.
Thank you for your email. It has been entered into the administrative record for this project, and
forwarded to the Hearing Officer for his consideration.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Nicolina Valente [mailto:nicolina2@roadrunner.com]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 10:12 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Re: “Stephouse Recovery” at 2927 Paper Lane, Newport Beach
Dear Ms. Brown,
The time of the hearing is very inconvenient since it is at that same time the our children get out of school.
We are completely against this addiction recovery home in our neighborhood and have noticed an increased amount of
traffic and loitering in recent months.
Also, there are a significant number of young children in our neighborhood and a treatment center of this sort does pose
threat to our children’s safety.
Thank you for your help,
Sincerely,
Sebastian and Nicolina Valente
(714) 883-1856
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
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A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 11:14 AM
To:Burns, Marlene
Cc:Wolcott, Cathy
Subject:FW: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Werner Escher [mailto:EscherW@southcoastplaza.com]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:12 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Thank you, Janet. On the basis of the denial, we residents also feel that it’s “unreasonable” to impose undue burdens on
the neighborhood that disrupts the community, tourist and family friendly confines of Newport Beach.
Hope the denial is upheld.
Werner.
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 8:40 AM
To: Werner Escher
Cc: Burns, Marlene
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Good morning, Mr. Escher.
In response to your question, federal and state fair housing laws provide that persons with a disability,
or provider of housing for individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation from
the City’s zoning and land use regulations, policies, and practices, and the City must consider the
applicant’s request.
Per the federal and state laws, cities have an affirmative duty to grant a reasonable accommodation if
the request is made by or on behalf of a disabled individual(s); the accommodation is necessary to
afford the disabled an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling; and, the request is reasonable.
Cities may find a request unreasonable if granting the request would result in a fundamental alteration
in the nature of a city program, or would impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the city.
A Hearing Officer, appointed by the City of Newport Beach, is designated to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny all applications for reasonable accommodation. Approval of a reasonable
accommodation can be granted only if all required findings set forth in Section 20.52.070 (D.2) of the
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Newport Beach Municipal Code can be made. In this case, staff is recommending the Hearing Officer
deny the request, because all of the required findings cannot be made.
Thank you for your email.
Sincerely,
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Werner Escher [mailto:EscherW@southcoastplaza.com]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 10:23 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Dear Janet:
If they are not permitted, then why do we need to accommodate them? As you know, there is a long history of resident
dissatisfaction with the entire Recovery “movement” invading our neighborhoods. Please, we should continue to stand
firm.
Werner and Diane Escher, 47-year residents of Newport Beach at 205 40th Street.
Thank you.
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
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City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
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Burns, Marlene
From:Brown, Janet
Sent:Friday, September 30, 2011 12:05 PM
To:'Hla Tin'
Cc:Burns, Marlene
Subject:RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Thank you for your email. I am aware of this discrepancy, which was pointed out to StepHouse. They
provided a corrected copy on August 31, 2011. (Please see handwritten page 115 of the staff report
for corrected copy.)
Your email has been entered in the administrative record for this project, and forwarded to the
Hearing Officer for his consideration.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov
From: Hla Tin [mailto:hlatin@att.net]
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:31 AM
To: Brown, Janet
Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
Dear Ms. Brown,
I am sending you the information on Stephouse's Corporate filing. His filing indicate the following:
Corporate Office Address: 2927 Paper Ln.
Sacramento, CA 92660
It appears that he did not put the correct address here. 92660 is Newport Beach Zip Code, even if there is a Paper Ln in
Sacramento, CA. with a similar number 2927 to the real number.
His filing does not show truthfulness with the State of California again. I pulled this out from the things that your Staff
prepared.This may mean his Corporation may be in jeopardy also, and he may be personally liable, including other false
filings or not filings.
Good luck, Ms Brown with the information you have on the bail posted by him two years ago. NB City should have good
records at the Police Department.
Keep probing,
Neighborhood Watch
Watching Neighborhood.
From: Brown, Janet [mailto:JBrown@newportbeachca.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 5:47 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Request - StepHouse Recovery, Inc.
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To all interested parties –
A public hearing is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers, to consider an application submitted by StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requesting a
reasonable accommodation from the requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
StepHouse Recovery, Inc. requests that the City allow the continued operation of an existing
unlicensed residential care facility for up to six persons in recovery from alcohol and/or drug
addiction, and one resident supervisor. The facility is located at 2927 Paper Lane, in the R-1-6000
Zoning District, where such uses are not permitted.
A copy of the meeting agenda, and staff report with all attachments for this project are available for
review on the City’s website at the following link:
http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=72&recordid=4011
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Janet Johnson Brown
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.,Newport Beach, CA 92663
T (949) 644-3236 / F (949) 644-3229
jbrown@newportbeachca.gov