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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBrumbaugh Residence (PA2002-001)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hearing Date: April 4, 2002 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Agenda Item: 6 r 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD Staff Person: Todd M. Weber, CgLiFORHr NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 949 - 644 -3209 (949) 644 -3200; FAX (949) 644 -3229 Appeal Period: 14 days after final action REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION PROJECT: Brumbaugh Residence (PA2002 -001) 201 Apolena Avenue SUMMARY: Request for a Variance to exceed the established floor area limit and a Modification Permit to encroach 15 feet into the required 20 -foot front yard setback; 7 feet into the 10 -foot rear yard setback; and 6 feet, 10 inches into the setback along Apolena Avenue, for a new single— family dwelling. ACTION: Approve, modify or deny Variance No. 2002 -001 and Modification Permit No. 2002 -032 (PA2002 -001). OWNER/ APPLICANT: Mr. & Mrs. Brumbaugh, Newport Beach LOCATION: The property is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Park Avenue and Apolena Avenue on Balboa Island. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Easterly 40 feet of Lot 1 & 2, Block 7, Section 2 GENERAL PLAN: Two - Family Residential ZONING DISTRICT: R -1.5 (Restricted Two - Family Residential) Background This item was continued from the March 2151 meeting at the request of the applicant. The staff report from the March 2151 Planning Commission meeting, which contains a complete analysis of the project, is also attached for the Commission's consideration (Exhibit A). Since the staff report was completed, staff received some additional comments in writing regarding the requested Variance. The first item is a copy of a letter from the project architect that responds to the prepared Planning Commission staff report dated March 21, 2002 (Exhibit B). The second item is a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Baker, who reside at 124 Coral Avenue, in opposition to the request (Exhibit Q. The last item is a copy of written response from Ms. Farason, who resides at 122 Amethyst Avenue, to Commissioner McDaniel on the copy of the public notice she received (Exhibit D). None of these subsequent information items warranted change in the original staff recommendation. Submitted by: SHARON Z. WOOD Assist City Manager Exhibits Prepared by: TODD M. WEBER Associate PI a r o?. A. Planning Commission Staff Report dated March 21, 2002 B. Letter from the project architect, Mr. Ian Harrison, responding to the March 21" staff report. C. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Baker in opposition to the request. D. Response from Ms. Farason in opposition to the project. F:\ USERS \PLMShared\PA's \PAS- 2002 \PA2002 - 001 \VA2002 -001 perpt1doc Mr. & Mrs. Brumbaugh (PA2002 -001) March 21, 2002 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit No. A Original Staff Report and Exhibits Exhibit No. B Additional Letter from the Project Architect IAN J.N. HARRISON - ARCHITECT March 18, 2002 Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director Todd M. Webber, Associate Planner CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92658 Re: Variance Application (2002 -001) Brumbaugh Residence 201 Apolena Avenue, Balboa Island RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF IvF�vanPT'EACH AM MAR 19 2002 PM 71819110111112111213141816 Please allow me to address some of the issues included and excluded in the Staff Report for the above referenced project. The Staff Report refers to the side property line set back along Apolena Avenue as being 10 feet, which is incorrect. The Zoning Code section 20.10.030 specifically refers to this type of lot as a "Reversed Corner Lot ", whereby the prevailing set back along the side street (Apolena Avenue), which is 10 feet, must be maintained for 20 feet into the corner lot and then can be 3 feet for the remainder of the side. The proposed dwelling is designed with this requirement in mind. Please refer to the enclosed copy of the page from the Zoning Code. New driveways on Balboa Island must have City Council Approval. In their September 25, 2001 meeting the City Council reviewed the project and accepted the proposed driveway relocation from Apolena Avenue to Park Avenue. The size of the proposed home is in substantial conformity with the building- area -to -site ratio as other homes in the area. After reviewing many Variances granted in the past, our request is well within what has be accepted for other uniquely shaped lots on Balboa Island: Variance #1219 was at 1.22, Variance #1175 was at 1.19; Variance #1136 was at 1.28, Variance #1110 was at 1.23... Every effort has been made to reduce the proposed new dwelling's impact in the neighborhood. The corner has been left open and the second floor steps back to allow for good visibility and light. We trust you will believe our sincere effort to design a new home that will blend into the neighborhood and grant the variance. Since' Ian .N. Ha ison, Architect 1936 TER£SITA LANE - NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 - 949/645 -1208 Exhibit No. C Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Baker MAR -21 -2002 05:28 AM P.02 .2Ot*I C7Z RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTNIEN1 CITY n R �L-v .jnCT rrnG:All "f"' AM MAR 2 0 2002 pM 71819 11121314 1616 4 Crecy of / 1"Oporl , -4each J�e� ,gran�baug{� yaric�+rei YlA FAX VAaVO2 -Go1 /`fQ4crin5 - a-i Marrw'A vz Cb- C**twss-7 4t4rs, we tr/a� /d /rkP. fo �r465 �'iN' �/str9r.�.�sct rte, fya "I s90,0rO *7(WJCl fVl k1 U(0&, a4$0y' /c iinfrel1 /,5/' /tea 46a, WIA , 7' /Ik;,* S�.►Q.c�,Cof.- 7� �raG,� -ovi�, a� ��es f S ©f lof S�Zesof 4va4e2q lVq,� �& � a/�- �d► �. cam- shy vwo - /a acc4op A�Vlzeh L? R - 6vvolt- 7*ma 2 CoraiF' Rug; ,b,oa .rs /rte Exhibit No. D Letter from Ms. Farason UIIV�icnti ,;...... -�6„,��� P � PUBLIC NOTICE MAR 1 8 2002 0 " Brumbaugh Variance AM PM VA2002-001 7181Biloiiilliiii314�6i9 (PA2002 -001) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach will hold a public hearing on the application of Mr. & Mrs. Brumbaugh for Variance VA2002 -001 on pro perty located ai 201 Apolena Avenue on Balboa Island. le 011 �, Request for a Variance to exceed the established floor area limit and a Modification Permit to encroach 15 feet into the required 20 -foot front Yard setback; 7 feet into the 10 -foot rear Yard setback; and 6 feet, 10 inches into the 10 -foot setback along Anoiena Avenue for a new single - family dwelling unit to be reconstructed at 201 Apolena Avenue. 7 ^ N-&-t /0 icecr ta.11e -r 7`00 7! This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction). NOTICE IS HEREBI'' FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held on the 21st day of March. 2002, at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, at which time and place any and all persons interested may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. For information call (949) 644 -3200. Earl McDaniel, Secretary, Planning Commission, City of Newport Beach. filingfee Collected from the applicant. FILE COPY 3� t4 'Z4 Janis Farason 122 Amethyst Ave. Balboa island, CA 92662