HomeMy WebLinkAbout00_AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Zoning Administrator
The City of Newport Beach will conduct the Zoning Administrator meeting via Zoom. As a member of the public, if you
would like to participate in this meeting, you can participate via the following options:
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3.Attendees must "raise their hand" if they would like to speak during Public Comments. If attending by phone, press
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The agenda will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and the public will be
allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments
to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
T h e a g e n d a s , m i n u t e s , a n d s t a f f r e p o r t s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n t h e C i t y ' s w e b s i t e a t :
www.newportbeachca.gov/zoningadministrator and for public inspection in the Community Development Department,
Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during normal business hours. If you have any questions or require
copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the Community Development Department,
Planning Division staff at 949-644-3200.
Please Note: All mail or written communications (including email) from the public, residents, or applicants regarding an
agenda item must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on the business day immediately prior to the meeting. This allows time for
the Zoning Administrator to adequately consider the submitted correspondence. Comments can be emailed to
CDD@newportbeachca.gov, and all emails will be made part of the record.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Zoning
Administrator, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible at 949-644-3253 or bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be
conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public
hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk, as applicable, within
fourteen (14) days following the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different period of time is specified
by the Municipal Code (e.g., Title 19 allows ten (10) day appeal period for tentative parcel and tract maps, lot line
adjustments, or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the Planning Division at 949-644-3200.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes of May 11, 20231.
1.Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Solis Residential Condominium Conversion and Tentative Parcel Map
(PA2022-0312)
Site Location: 721 and 721 ½ Heliotrope Avenue
2.
Project Summary
A tentative parcel map and condominium conversion permit for an existing duplex
that was constructed in 2012. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed.
The Tentative Parcel Map and condominium conversion permit would allow each unit
to be sold individually.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving the Tentative
Parcel Map and Condominium Conversion Permit (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Rizko Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2023-0043)
Site Location: 306 Via Lido Nord
3.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing
4,515-square foot, two (2)-story, single-unit dwelling with an attached
746-square-foot, three (3)-car garage and construction of a new 4,346-square-foot,
two (2)-story, single-unit dwelling with an attached 714-square-foot, three (3)-car
garage. The project also includes a non-habitable 327-square-foot boat storage
area between the proposed home and the existing seawall. The project includes
landscape, hardscape, drainage, and accessory structures all within the confines of
the property. The project complies with all development standards and no deviations
are requested. All improvements authorized by this CDP will be located on private
property.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title
14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving a Coastal
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Development Permit (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Neiman Marcus BAR NM Minor Use Permit (PA2022-0250)
Site Location: 601 Newport Center Drive
4.
Project Summary
A minor use permit to expand an existing Type 47 (On-Sale General - Eating Place)
license to add a free-standing mini bar to the first floor of Neiman Marcus. The mini
bar will serve wine and spirits as well as non-alcoholic beverages and food. The
project involves minor tenant improvements to the existing retail space for an
approximately 461-square-foot bar area with customer seating. No late hours (i.e.
after 11:00 p.m.) or live entertainment is proposed.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving a Minor Use Permit
(Attachment No. ZA 1).
The Place Outdoor Dining Limited Term Permit (PA2022-119)
Site Location: 2920 East Coast Highway
5.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term permit to authorize a 500 square foot outdoor dining
area for up to a one-year term at The Place restaurant. Also proposed is a 400
square foot canopy. The outdoor dining area will use 2 of the 3 on-site parking
spaces.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving a Limited Term
Permit (Attachment No. ZA 1).
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Speakers must limit
comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your
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name for the record. The Zoning Administrator has the discretion to extend or shorten the
speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is
applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the
silent mode.
VI.ADJOURNMENT