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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Zoning Administrator
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jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time,
generally three (3) minutes per person.
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contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division staff at 949-644-3200.
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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.
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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.
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(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 July 27, 20231.
1.Approve and File
IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Byk Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map and Coastal
Development Permit (PA2023-0093)
Site Location: 205 28th Street Units A & B
2.
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Project Summary
A tentative parcel map and coastal development permit for condominium
purposes. A residential duplex has been demolished, and a new duplex is under
construction. The tentative parcel map would allow each unit to be sold
individually. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed. A coastal
development permit (CDP) is required because this property is in the coastal
zone.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section [insert exemption section number (short description of
section)] 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 Modification
Permit No. MD2019-008.
Bire II LLC Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map and Coastal
Development Permit (PA2023-0095)
Site Location: 310 Heliotrope Avenue
3.
Project Summary
A tentative parcel map and coastal development permit for condominium
purposes. A single-unit residence will be demolished, and a new duplex is under
construction. The tentative parcel map would allow each unit to be sold
individually. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed. A coastal
development permit (CDP) is required because this property is in the coastal
zone.
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 coastal development permit (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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Santiago Oxford Grantor Trust Residence Coastal Development Permit
(PA2022-060)
Site Location: 2124 Santiago Drive
4.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to remodel and add approximately 938
square feet to an existing one-story, 3,830-square-foot, single-family residence.
The existing garage will be reconstructed and the primary area of addition will be
located above the garage to create a second story. A CDP is required since the
proposed addition exceeds 10 percent of the existing gross floor area and would
increase the overall height of the existing structure by more than 10 percent. The
total gross floor area after the addition would be approximately 4,768 square feet.
The project includes additional appurtenances such as a new landscape,
driveway approach, and drainage areas within the public right -of-way. The
proposed design complies with all development standards and no deviations are
requested.
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 Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2022-021 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Fletcher Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2023-0044)
Site Location: 439 Harbor Island Drive
5.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing
2,286-square foot, one (1)-story, single-unit dwelling with an attached
600-square-foot, two (2)-car garage and construction of a new 6,186-square-foot,
three (3)-story, single-unit dwelling with an attached 849-square-foot, three (3)-car
garage. The project includes landscape, hardscape, drainage, and accessory
structures all within the confines of the property. The project includes raising the
height of the existing bulkhead. The project complies with all development
standards and no deviations are requested. All improvements authorized by this
CDP will be located on private property.
The subject property is bisected by the coastal permit jurisdiction boundary,
resulting in the dock and boat slip within California Coastal Commission’s permit
jurisdiction. This Coastal Development Permit is intended to cover portions of the
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project within the City’s permit authority as designated in the Local Coastal
Program (Title 21 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code).
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 Coastal
Development Permit (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Pilates Plus OC Minor Use Permit (PA2023-0003)
Site Location: 1220 Bison Ave, Suites A5 and A6
6.
Project Summary
A minor use permit for the relocation of an existing 1,200 square-foot pilates
studio, currently located at Suite A3, to Suites A5 and A6 within an existing
shopping center. The proposed pilates fitness studio is 2,400 square feet with a
maximum of twelve students and one instructor at any given time. The suite
would be improved with a pilates instruction area, reception/retail area, restrooms,
and storage lockers for patrons.
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).
Dawson Residence Coastal Development Permit, Modification Permit, and
Staff Approval (PA2022-0315)
Site Location: 2741 Ocean Boulevard
7.
Project Summary
The applicant proposes to remodel and add 2,511 square feet to an existing,
non-conforming 5,781-square-foot, single-unit residence, which results in a total
of 8,292 square feet of gross floor area. The following discretionary approvals are
requested to implement the project:
•Coastal Development Permit: Required to authorize the remodel and addition
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of the existing non-conforming residence. The scope of work includes grading
and excavation, landscape and hardscape, drainage, a swimming pool, and
various accessory structures;
•Modification Permit: Required to authorize retaining walls and associated
guardrails located within the front yard setback along Ocean Boulevard which
exceeds the maximum 42-inch height limit and Ocean Boulevard curb height
elevation; and
•Staff Approval: Required for determination of substantial conformance with a
previously approved variance which authorized deviations to height, floor area,
and setbacks.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303, Division 6, Chapter 3, Guidelines for
Implementation 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
development permit, modification permit, and staff approval under PA2022-
0315 (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 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