HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppeal_312 Hazel Drive_ (PA2007-137)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 3
August 9, 2007
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Patrick J. Afford, Senior Planner
(949) 644 -3235, palford @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Director's Interpretation of Policy NR 23.6
Development Stringline (PA2007 -137)
DISCUSSION:
The appellant has requested a 30 -day continuance. Should the Planning Commission
grant the continuance, the hearing on the appeal will be held at the September 20, 2007
meeting.
Prepared by:
Patrick J. Alford, Senior Planner
Exhibits
1. Appellant's Continuance Request
Submitted by:
D vid Lepo, Pla ing Director
h/02/2007 09:32 FAX It 002/002
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August. 2, 2007
Mr. David Lepo
Planning Director
City of Newport licaelt
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach. CA 9266±
Re; 312 hazel Drive, Curuna Del Mar, CA
pear David:
Thank you for agreeing to continuance of the hearing on appeal ofille roil svthaek
dotermination liar the property at 312 1 hvcl Drive in Comma del Mar, currently scheduled
for August 9, 2007 Refire the Illanninl± Commission. We requested the eominuanec on
hch:df of the Applicants, Diane Knighi and Erik Soholcw,ki, We expect that a 30,day
continuance will be sufficient, depending on the outcome ofour discussions with staff.
As I explained by Iclephnnu, we were nit await: that the appeal had been calendared for
next week until we spoke yesterday. We arc sehctlulcd to meet with you to disems the
issue. in prcparalion for the Planning, Commission hearing next Wednesday, August 9 at
9:00 amt. A 30-day contintance should gi%c its enough little to respond IO any ksuuC Thal
arise in our discussion and to prepare• our submittals in time for inclusion ill the stafl'
report.
We look forward to working wllli sluff to re:tiulye the Inicrpretation of the "predominant
line of development" at this Iocation in u fair ;.nui equitable nlmtner, As you know, the
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H a l t , ; owucrs have been working liar some time to design a home that will comply with the
Ilon,:Itnn; City's requirements, prolecl the environment and be aesthetically pleasing. They are
I,,:,a.,n confident that their design meets all the City's goals and policies,
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n,•w rn:n. 1'hanl: you for your attention to this matter.
•1 -v truly yours,
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