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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES
Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
REGULAR HEARING
3:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Brenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator
Benjamin M. Zdeba, Assistant Planner
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner
B. MINUTES of October 24, 2012
Action: Approved
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C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 721 Poppy Avenue Parcel Map No. NP2012 -008 (PA2012 -134)
721 Poppy Avenue CD 6
Benjamin Zdeba, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Parcel Map application for two -unit
condominium purposes. Mr. Zdeba stated that the lot was previously improved with a duplex that has since been
demolished and a new duplex is under construction as a condominium project. He furthered that a hold on final
had been placed on the permit to ensure recordation of the parcel map. Mr. Zdeba believed that the required
findings could be made and recommended approval based on the facts within the draft resolution.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment the
public hearing was closed.
Zoning Administrator Wisneski approved the application as submitted.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO.2 214 Marguerite Avenue Condo Conversion No. CC2012 -003 (PA2012 -133)
214 Marguerite Avenue CD 6
Benjamin Zdeba, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Condominium Conversion
application. Mr. Zdeba stated that a parcel map for two -unit condominium purposes has already been recorded
for the property; however, the development was finaled as a duplex prior to recordation. Mr. Zdeba stated the
application was necessary to recognize the development as a two -unit condominium development.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment the
public hearing was closed.
Zoning Administrator Wisneski approved the application as submitted.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO.3 Alvino Residence Parking Modification Permit No. MD2012 -014 (PA2012 -116)
700 Poppy Avenue CD 6
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Modification Permit application for an
approximate 15 percent addition to an existing nonconforming single - family residence where the Zoning
Code limits additions up to 10 percent of the existing gross floor area when two garage spaces are not
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provided. One garage space and one driveway parking space are provided on the subject property. Ms. Nova
stated that the property is subject to topographic variations where a second garage space would be constructed
due to the property's location fronting Buck Gully. The existing development pattern with a single -car garage is
similar to several other properties in the 700 block of Poppy Avenue and the proposed addition would not be
detrimental to the surrounding community. Ms. Nova believed that the required findings could be made and
recommended approval based on the facts within the draft resolution.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment the
public hearing was closed.
Zoning Administrator Wisneski approved the application, deleting Condition No. 3, relative to the square footage
and number of bedrooms for the proposed addition on the basis that the project shall comply with the approved
site plan.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO.4 Orange Theory Fitness Minor Use Permit No. UP2012 -022 (PA2012 -130)
1040 Irvine Avenue CD 3
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Minor Use Permit application for a
health and fitness facility. Ms. Nova noted that amplified music would not be used as part of the business
operation but that pre- recorded music would be allowed in compliance with the exterior noise standards of the
City of Newport Beach Municipal Code. She then presented a revised draft resolution including three additional
conditions of approval relative to sound attenuation, which the applicant had reviewed and agreed to. She
clarified that the applicant had requested a closing hour of 10:00 p.m., which consistently reflects the final
resolution. Ms. Nova believed that the required findings could be made and recommended approval based on
the facts within the revised draft resolution.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment the
public hearing was closed.
Zoning Administrator Wisneski approved the application with the revised draft resolution, changing the resolution
to reflect a 10:00 p.m. closing hour throughout the document.
Action: Approved
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The hearing was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Hearing was posted on November 9, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building and on the
City's website on November 9, 2012, at 1:45 p.m.
Brenda Wisneski, AICP, Zoning Administrator
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