HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/2013 - Zoning AdministratorNEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 04/25/2013
NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor)
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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
Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner
B. MINUTES of April 11, 2013
Action: Approved
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ITEM NO. 1 West Marine Towers - Modification Permit No. MD2013 -005 (PA2013 -053)
3425 and 3433 Via Lido CD 1
Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the subject property is
currently undergoing interior and exterior alterations in conjunction with tenant improvements for West
Marine. As part of this remodel, the westerly entrance of the building will be relocated, the northerly entrance
will be eliminated, and the easterly entrance will remain. To distinguish the entrances into the remodeled
retail building, the applicant is proposing to construct two new tower elements. The existing building currently
measures 31 feet 9 inches in height and the proposed towers would measure approximately 2 feet 3 inches
higher than the existing building. Mr. Murillo mentioned that the Zoning Code permits the increased height for
architectural features with a modification permit, and recommended approval of the request.
Ryan Jones of Fritz Duda Company, on behalf of West Marine, stated that he had reviewed the draft
resolution and the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Sam O'Shay, was in
attendance but stated that he had no comment and was just curious about the project. There were no other
public comments.
The Zoning Administrator commented that the requested increase in height was reasonable and not
overpowering to the overall development. In response to the Zoning Administrator's inquiry, Mr. Jones
discussed future plans for remodeling other portions of the shopping center and potential tenant selection.
The Zoning Administrator mentioned that written correspondence was received from Mr. Jim Mosher raising
concerns with regard to the pedestrian connections within the shopping center and the effect of eliminating
the northerly entrance. Mr. Jones responded saying that as a retail tenant, it was West Marine's desire to
minimize the number of entry points; however, they are constructing an expanded patio and display area
near the west entrance, which includes seating for pedestrian convenience.
The Zoning Administrator took action and approved Modification Permit MD2013 -005 incorporating the
typographical corrections to the Resolution related to Section 2.1 and Finding A.1 as submitted by Mr.
Mosher.
Action: Approved as amended
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
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None.
ADJOURNMENT
The hearing was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on April 18, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. on the
City Hall Bulletin Board located in the entrance of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive
and on the City's website on April 18, 2013, at 3:05 p.m.
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