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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnsign Residence (PA2003-006)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 6 April 3, 2003 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Gregg B. Ramirez, Associate Planner (949) 644 -3219, cramirez(ca city. newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Ensign Residence, 3415 Ocean Boulevard Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2003 -004 Request for a Variance to allow portions of a new single - family residence to exceed the 24 -foot height limit. The application also includes a request for a modification permit to allow subterranean portions of 3 floors of the new residence to encroach into the required 10 -foot front yard setback. The applicant does not request to exceed the top of curb height of Ocean Boulevard. (PA2003 -006) APPLICANT NAME: G. Robert Ensign, applicant for Curt W. Ensign, property owner ISSUE: Should the Planning Commission approve a Variance to allow portions of a new single - family residence to exceed the 24 -foot height limit and a Modification Permit to allow subterranean portions of 3 floors of the new residence to encroach into the required 10- foot front yard setback? RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and approve Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2003 -004 (PA2003 -006) based on the findings and conditions of approval included within this staff report and attached Draft Planning Commission Resolution. Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 2 Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2003 -004 (PA2003 -006) Current Development: Single -Family Residence To the north: Sin le Family Residences To the east: Single Family Residences To the south: Single Family Residences To the west: Corona Del Mar State Beach DISCUSSION: Background: The subject property was developed with a two level attached garage in 1956. The dwelling is approximately (Ocean Blvd.) side, 20 feet high on the bluff side development regulations. Site Overview: Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 3 single - family residence and 10 feet in height at the front and conforms to all current The subject property is a coastal bluff that slopes away from Ocean Boulevard down to the unimproved portion of Breakers Drive and Corona Del Mar State Beach. The upper third of the site is developed with the existing residence. Access to the property is off Ocean Boulevard via a narrow access road located within the Ocean Boulevard right -of- way. An existing path /stairway winds down the coastal bluff to the beach. The remaining portion of the bluff is heavily landscaped. The Subject property is zoned R -1 and has the following development regulations: Lot Size: 7,800 square feet (65 x 120) Required Setbacks: Front: 10 feet Sides: 4 feet Rear: 10 feet Buildable Area: 5,700 square feet (57 x 100) Maximum Floor Area: 8,550 square feet (5,700 x 1.5) Height Limit: 24' flat roof /mid -point (29' ridge) and no portion of structure may exceed height of curb at Ocean Boulevard Project Overview: The proposed project involves the demolition of the existing single - family dwelling and the construction of a new four - level, single family dwelling with an attached two -car garage and roof deck. The proposed project has the following characteristics: Proposed Square Footage Tabulation: Upper Level: 1,260 square feet Mid - Level: 877 square feet Lower Level: 1,887 square feet Basement Level: 1,603 square feet Garage (at Mid - Level): 473 square feet Total: 6,100 square feet Roof deck: 483 square feet Maximum floor area to buildable area ratio: 1.5 Proposed floor area to buildable area ratio: 1.07 Proposed height above existing grade (front): 24 feet Proposed height above existing grade (bluff side): 34 feet Proposed height above finished grade (bluff side): 40 feet Analysis: Public Views Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 4 The Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Local Coastal Program advocate the preservation of public views. In this particular case, public view preservation along Ocean Boulevard is specifically addressed within the Zoning Code. The Code limits the height of structures on the seaward side of Ocean Boulevard to the height of the top of the adjacent Ocean Boulevard curb. In this case, the adjacent top -of -curb height ranges from 91.91 mean sea level to (MSL) to 93.01 MSL. The height of the proposed structure complies with this height limitation. Except for an on grade deck at the "Lower Level ", the new construction will generally be located within the same footprint of the existing development. As noted on the site plan, the proposed structure adheres to both a building and deck "stringline ". The "stringline" is an imaginary line drawn between the two adjacent residences used as an analytical tool for comparison and analysis of the encroachment of structures on the coastal bluff. As a result of using the "stringline ", the proposed residence is setback approximately 75 -feet from the rear property line, well away from the 10 -foot minimum requirement. Additionally, since the proposed residence does not project beyond the "stringline" of the adjacent residences, public views from Inspiration Point will not be affected. Coastal Bluff Preservation Land Use Element Policy D and Local Coastal Program policies state that it is the City's policy to ensure that development shall be properly sited to minimize the alteration of natural landforms along bluffs and cliffs. The majority of the proposed structure is located within the existing disturbed area. However, an exterior on grade deck at the "Lower Level" will be constructed approximately 4 -feet beyond the existing footprint. The proposed finished floor elevation of the lower level on grade deck on the bluff side is 52.65 MSL, approximately 6 -feet lower than the existing deck. However, as noted in the Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 5 "Public View" discussion, the proposed residence (including the deck on grade) will maintain an approximate 75 -foot rear yard setback leaving approximately two- thirds of the coastal bluff unaltered by this project. Due to the location of the proposed structure and minimal bluff alteration beyond the footprint of the existing development, staff believes that the project can be found consistent with the policies that require coastal bluff alteration be kept to a minimum. Height Limit Variance The applicant requests approval of a variance to exceed the required 24 -foot height limit for portions of the proposed structure. The Zoning Code defines the height of a structure as the vertical distance between the highest point of a structure and the grade directly below. As mentioned in the project description, the proposed structure is approximately 34 -feet above the existing grade at the highest point on the bluff side. The overall height from the proposed finished grade will be approximately 40 -feet on the bluff side. In addition to the standard above grade height regulation, the Zoning Code limits the height of structures on the seaward side of Ocean Boulevard to the adjacent top of curb height. In this particular case, the top of curb height ranges from 91.91 Mean Sea Level (MSL) to 93.01 MSL which, coincidentally, is approximately 24 -feet above existing grade at the front to the subject property. The proposed project has been designed to have a maximum height of 92.53 MSL to comply with the top of curb height regulation. Section 20.91.035(8) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides that in order to grant any variance, the Planning Commission must find that the applicant has established the following grounds for a variance: That because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of this code deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The subject property is encumbered by sloping topography that creates a relatively narrow buildable depth of approximately 30 feet and restricts the ability to adhere to the natural grade height limitation specified in the Zoning Code while avoiding alteration of the bluff. The proposed project does however, comply with the Ocean Boulevard top of curb height limitation. 2. That the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the applicant. The majority of the subject property is unimproved coastal bluff. Granting the variance will allow the property owner to construct a dwelling of similar Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 6 floor area when compared to the size of homes on similar sized parcels while limiting extensive alteration to the coastal bluff beyond the footprint of the existing development. However, if strict application of the height limit were implemented, the roof deck and portions of the kitchen, dining room, and vaulted ceiling over the living room would be eliminated 3. That the granting of the application is consistent with the purposes of this code and will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district. The code provides the flexibility in application of land use and development regulations by way of permitting variance applications. The variance procedure is intended to resolve practical physical hardships resulting from the unique topography and lot configurations that exist in the area and on this lot. Additionally, the proposed floor area is well below the maximum permitted by the Zoning Code, and therefore, staff believes this finding can be made. 4. That the granting of such application will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, materially affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the property of the applicant and will not under the circumstances of the particular case be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. The subject property is designated for single family residential use and the granting of the variance would not increase the density beyond what is planned for the area, thereby avoiding additional traffic, parking or demand for other services. Additionally, granting the variance request for height will not adversely impact public views as the proposed structure adheres to the Ocean Boulevard top -of -curb height limitation and is within the "stringline" of the adjacent properties. Therefore, staff believes the proposed project will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and will result in a structure that is similar to surrounding dwellings located along the coastal bluff with respect to size, bulk and design. Based on the above findings, staff believes that the mandatory findings can be made in this case due to the sloping topography, the preservation of public views and the preservation of a significant portion of the natural coastal bluff. Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 7 Modification of Front Yard Setback In conjunction with the variance request, the applicant requests approval of a Modification Permit to allow portion of the proposed structure to encroach into the required 10 -foot front yard setback. The proposed setbacks are: Upper Level: 10 feet Mid Level: 0 feet Lower Level: 0 feet Basement Level: 0 feet Section 20.93.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code requires that in order to grant relief through a modification permit, the Planning Commission must find that the "establishment, maintenance or operation of the use of the property or building will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, and further that the proposed modification is consistent with the legislative intent of this code. " The basic intent of front yard setbacks is to provide adequate separation between structures on private property and the public right -of -way and to provide a consistent look from the street. In this particular case, the front property line is located approximately 57 feet from the existing Ocean Boulevard sidewalk. The right -of -way between the sidewalk and property in question consists of a steep slope and access road for the properties located along the bluff. The proposed encroachments are below existing and proposed finished grade and taking in to account the 57 -foot linear separation of the structure from the Ocean Boulevard sidewalk, staff believes the proposed encroachments are reasonable requests. Additionally, these encroachments will allow additional construction on the site without substantial alteration to the coastal bluff on the seaward side of the subject property. Environmental Review: The proposed project has been reviewed and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 3 (Construction of a single - family residence in a residential zone) since the proposed structure will replace an existing structure in approximately the same footprint. Public Notice: Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the property and posted at the site a minimum of 10 days in advance of this Ensign Residence April 3, 2003 Page 8 hearing consistent with the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared upon the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the city website. Alternatives: If the Commission is unable to make affirmative findings for the Variance or Modification Permit request, staff suggests that the Commission either direct the applicant to reduce the height or front yard encroachments to an acceptable level and continue the item, if desired, or deny the application. Findings for denial have been prepared and are included as Attachment No. 2. Conclusion: Staff believes the findings for approval of the Variance and Modification Permit requests can be made and that the design of the structure is reasonable given the topography and location of the subject property. The project, as designed, will allow the property owner to construct a dwelling that meets their needs while limiting encroachment down and alteration of the coastal bluff. Additionally, the proposed structure adheres to the Ocean Boulevard top -of -curb height limit. As of the writing of this staff report, staff has received no comments regarding this application. Prepared by: Gregg BAUmirez, Associate anner Attachments: Submitted by: Patricia L. Tempe, Planning Director A. Resolution No _; findings and conditions of approval B. Findings for Denial C. Applicant Letter of Justification D. Project Plans (Includes Topographic Survey) ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 2003 - , FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL I THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 10 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2003 -001 AND MODIFICATION PERMIT NO. 2003 -004 (PA2003 -006) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3415 OCEAN BOULEVARD THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was filed by Curt W. Ensign with respect to property located at 3415 Ocean Boulevard, and legally described as Lot 6, Tract 1257, requesting approval of a Variance and Modification Permit to construct a 6,100 square foot residence that exceeds the 24 -foot height limit and, encroaches up to 10 feet into the required 10 foot front yard setback. Both the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Zoning Code designates the site as Single Family Detached residential. Section 2. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2003 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was given. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows: a) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applying to the land, building or use referred to in the application, which circumstances or conditions do not apply generally to land, buildings and /or uses in the same district. The subject property is encumbered by sloping topography that creates a relatively narrow buildable depth of approximately 30 feet and restricts the ability to adhere to the natural grade height limitation specified in the Zoning Code without additional bluff alteration. The proposed project complies with the Ocean Boulevard top of curb height limitation. b) That the granting of the application is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the applicant. The majority of the subject property is unimproved coastal bluff that General Plan Policy D encourages preservation. Granting the variance will allow the property owner to construct a dwelling of similar floor area when compared to the size of homes on similar sized parcels while limiting extensive alteration to the coastal bluff beyond the footprint of the existing development. c) That the granting of the application is consistent with the purposes of this code and will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district. City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. _ Page 2 of 5 The code provides the flexibility in application of land use and development regulations by way of permitting variance applications, and the variance procedure is intended to resolve practical physical hardships resulting from the unique topography and lot configurations that exist in the area and on this lot. Additionally, the proposed floor area is well below the maximum permitted by the Zoning Code. d) The granting of the requested variance will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, materially affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the property of the applicant and will not under the circumstances of the particular case be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. The subject property is designated for single family residential use and the granting of the variance would not increase the density beyond what is planned for the area, thereby avoiding additional traffic, parking or demand for other services. Additionally, granting the variance request for height will not adversely impact public views as the proposed structure adheres to the Ocean Boulevard top -of -curb height limitation and is within the "stringline" of the adjacent properties. Therefore, the proposed project will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and will result in a structure that is similar to surrounding dwellings located along the coastal bluff with respect to size, bulk and design. e) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use of the property or building will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, and further that the proposed modification is consistent with the legislative intent of this code for the following reasons: 1) Due to the wide Ocean Boulevard right -of -way, the proposed below grade encroachments will be approximately 57 feet from the existing sidewalk. The above grade portion of the structure maintains the required 10 -foot setback and is located approximately 67 feet from the Ocean Boulevard sidewalk. This increased distance sufficiently separates the building mass from the sidewalk especially due to the fact that the height of the proposed residence does not exceed the adjacent top of curb height. 2) The code provides flexibility in the application of land use and development regulations by way of permitting modification and variance applications. This procedure is intended to resolve practical and unnecessary physical hardships resulting from the unique topography and lot configurations that exist in the area and on this lot. 10- City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. _ Page 3 of 5 f) The project has been reviewed and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 3 (Construction of a single - family residence in a residential zone). Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission approves Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2003 -004, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A ", the plans dated March 11, 2003. Section 5. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk or this action is called for review by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF APRIL 2003. BY: Steven Kiser, Chairman go Shant Agajanian, Secretary AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 13 City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. _ Page 4 of 5 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL VARIANCE NO. 2003-001 & MODIFICATION PERMIT NO. 2003-004 The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans and elevations dated March 11, 2003 with the exception of any revisions required by the following conditions. 2: Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2002 -004 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building and Fire Departments. The project shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building Code regulations. 4. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works Department. 5. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, the final design of the driveway shall be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer. 6. Exiting from each level of the residence shall comply with applicable standards of the Fire and Building Code. 7. Prior to the issuance of demolition, grading or building permits, the applicant shall obtain approval from the California Coastal Commission for the demolition of the existing residence and the construction of the new residence. 8. Disruption caused by construction work along roadways and by movement of construction vehicles shall be minimized by proper use of traffic control equipment and flagmen. Traffic control and transportation of equipment and materials shall be conducted in accordance with state and local requirements. 9. Chimney heights shall comply with the regulations specified by section 20.65.070 of the Zoning Code 10. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, a drainage plan shall be prepared. Site drainage shall be directed to the existing drain line or directed to Ocean Boulevard unless otherwise approved by the Building, Public Works and Planning Departments. Jil City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. Page 5 of 5 11. The project shall conform to the requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and shall be subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. 12. The height of the structure shall not exceed the adjacent Ocean Boulevard top of curb height as shown on the approved set of plans. )5 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. E ATTACHMENT FINDINGS FOR DENIAL 11 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK, IS Findings for Denial Variance No. 2003 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2003 -004 (PA2003 -006) The granting of a variance to allow portions of the proposed residence to exceed the 24/28 -foot height limit is not warranted by special circumstances or for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the applicant, would be considered a grant of special privilege, and would be detrimental to surrounding properties because: a) The applicant has not demonstrated that a single - family residence cannot be designed to fully comply with applicable height limits. The applicant can design a smaller residence and comply with applicable height limits. 2. The alteration of the coastal bluff associated with the project does not constitute minimal alteration of the natural coastal bluff landform as it increases and extends the building slab footprint envelope beyond the existing altered area with the proposed lower level on -grade deck. This increased alteration of the coastal bluff is inconsistent with Land Use Element Development Policy D and applicable Local Coastal Program policies that mandate proper siting of structures on coastal bluffs to minimize alteration of natural landforms. 3. The granting of the reduction in the required front yard setback will be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood for the following reasons: a) The reduced setback of the residence locates structures and uses closer to the sidewalk. Potential future use of the expanded Ocean Boulevard right- of-way would be negatively affected due to the reduced setback. b) The reduced setback places the foundation of the proposed residence in a position where it will provide lateral support for the public right -of -way due to the extensive excavation proposed. This is a potential liability for the city. c) The reduction of the front yard setback will be viewed by property owners and developers as establishing a precedent to support similar relief without similar site constraints. i, THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK, P ATTACHMENT C APPLICANT'S LETTER OF JUSTIFICATION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK, AA 3,415 OCI;ANBOUI,1♦VARD Supplement to Sheet 8 of Application L What exceptional circumstances apply to the property? The property is located on a bluff. The lot is 65 feet wide and 120 feet deep. There is more than 60 vertical feet of fall from the front of the lot to the back of the lot. The steep slope makes it virtually impossible to comply with the height limit on the ocean side of the home. Z Why is this variance necessary? Homes built along this street are subject to a very strict "string line "setback pursuant to the Coastal Act to preserve views for adjacent residences and the public. Compliance with that "string line " limits the width on one side of the house to slightly more than 20 feet. Homes on that bluff have historically been approved and constructed to be three stories above grade in order to provide reasonable living area and comply with the "string line" setback. I why will the proposal not be detrimental to the neighborhood? The height of the proposed home when viewed from the front is less than the 24 foot height limit requirement. Only the rear of the home exceeds the height limit due to the downward slope of the property. The variance on height will be in keeping with the other homes along the bluff on Ocean Boulevard. They have been allowed to use the top of curb elevation of Ocean Bouveevard as the criteria for the building height limit, for which this application complies. A �3 3415 Ocean Blvd. The project consists of the demolition of the existing residence and the construction of a new residence located at 3415 Ocean Boulevard. The proposed new residence, which shares a bluff along Ocean Boulevard with twelve other homes, has been designed to respect the same "string line" and height limits that have governed the adjacent homes. The contemporary design of the proposed home provides an arched roofline that keeps the majority of the ridgeline well below the "top of curb" limit and preserves some view of the beach from the street above. The home is essentially a three -story home with a basement. There is a split down the middle causing the floors on the west side of the home to be several feet higher than the floors on the east side of the home. This split was necessary to enable the living room, dining room and kitchen /nook to all be connected and still provide a 2-car garage on the street level. The front door and entryway is raised with access occurring across a bermed landscape area. When viewed from the street, the home takes on the character of a single story on the east side with the kitchen located above the garage on the west side of the home. The bedrooms occupy the lower floors. The limits of the "string line" allow very little depth to the home. The proposed design utilizes a portion of the front yard setback below street grade in order to allow for proper floor plan design. This livable area that is within the front yard setback is below the existing street grade, within the legal lot and invisible to the neighborhood. 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