HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS2 - Design Standard Changes for Residential Properties Located in the VE Flood Zone (PA2018-075) - CorrespondenceReceived after Agenda Printed
July 26, 2022
Mulvey, Jennifer Item No. SS2
Subject: FW: VE Zone Study Session - Written Comments
From: Ung, Rosalinh <rung newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 2:02:08 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office <CityClerk@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Campbell, Jim<JCampbell(anewportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <siurjis newportbeachca.gov>; Westmoreland,
Liz<LWestmoreland@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: VE Zone Study Session - Written Comments
Good afternoon,
Please forward to City Council the below email regarding VE Flood Zone code amendments. I have reached out to Mr.
Dietz and he wished to submit his comments as he will not be able to attend the study session.
Thank you,
Rosalinh
From: Grant Dietz <Rrant@grantgdietz.com>
Sent: July 20, 2022 12:59 PM
To: Ung, Rosalinh <rung@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Sinacori, Mike <MSinacori@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: VE Zone Affected Properties/ I'm Affected!
Good afternoon Rosalyn,
I'm arguably the Most Affected individual by Code Amendments for the VE Flood Zone issues. I live at 107 27th St., and
the four oceanfront lots in front of my house were all built roughly 80 years ago.
When purchasing and subsequently extensively remodeling, I understood that someday I would lose some light, view,
breeze, and the sounds of the ocean. But, there was a reasonable limit to the height of the oceanfront homes, and a 6
foot gap between them for breeze, view, and sound. This will now all disappear. Yes, FEMA states that we can't limit the
property rights of the oceanfront homes, but what about our rights in the second row? Not to mention the rest of the
homes further down the street, and the total character assassination of the Newport Beach Peninsula community.
THERE MUST BE SOMETHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE (Like raising the sand). Or, forget FEMA and find an outside
insurance for peninsula properties. I understand some schlock company analyzed this and stated that the current plan is
the only way. I don't believe it. Something more prudent can and should be done. I will be out of town next week
during the meeting, but want a meeting with the powers that be on this matter. Please give me a call to discuss
asap. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Grant G. Dietz
Sr. Financial Consultant
Pacific Mortgage Bankers
18851 BARDEEN AVENUE
IRVINE, CA 92612
949.637.2008 CA DIRE 01079680
949.265.9031 FAx Nw►LS 253390 & 337588
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