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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor)
Thursday, October 24, 2013
REGULAR HEARING
3:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Patrick Alford, Zoning Administrator
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner
Fern Nueno, Associate Planner
Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
Benjamin Zdeba, Assistant Planner
B. MINUTES of October 10, 2013
Action: Approved
C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 West Balboa Boulevard Condominiums - Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -020
(PA2013 -184)
918 W. Balboa Boulevard CD 1
Benjamin M. Zdeba, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that a single - family
residence with detached garage was to be demolished and the property would be redeveloped with a duplex
built to condominium standards. He added that there was no request to waive Title 19 (Subdivisions)
standards and the project would be subject to an in -lieu park dedication fee.
Applicant Leonard Stiles, on behalf of the property owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution
and the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke regarding consistency with the California Coastal Act and
questioned whether or not the applicant would be required to obtain a coastal development permit or coastal
development permit waiver.
The Zoning Administrator requested clarification from staff regarding Mr. Mosher's comment. Staff indicated
the development had undergone an Approval -In- Concept and would be required to obtain either a coastal
development permit or waiver from the California Coastal Commission.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and took action approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
NP2013 -020.
Action: Approved
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ITEM NO.2 ZFRT 34`" Street Condominium Conversion No. CC2013 -002 (PA2013 -174)
3401 Balboa Boulevard CD 1
Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the project was a
condominium conversion to convert an existing two -unit duplex into a condominium project. He stated that a
parcel map was previously approved to create separate ownership units, but that the project had been finaled
as a duplex. He further added that existing tenants had been notified of the application and that a special
inspection was completed. He noted that one safety violation was identified regarding the windows and that
the applicant was working to address the issue.
Applicant Bill Caskey, on behalf of the property owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and
the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and had two comments. He stated that Section 2 of the draft
resolution should specify that the project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
"Guidelines." He further asked for clarification regarding the Building Department conditions of approval.
Mr. Van Patten clarified stating that the Building Department conditions were intended to apply should the
applicant alter or modify the property. He further indicated that the draft resolution would provide additional
language specified by Mr. Mosher.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and took action approving Condominium Conversion No.
CC2013 -002.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO.3 201 41s' Street Condominium Conversion No. CC2013.003 (PA2013 -173)
210 41s' Street CD 1
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a
condominium conversion for an existing duplex that was built in 2007 and a parcel map for condominiums
was also approved in 2007 that is still active; however, the new duplex was finaled prior to recordation of the
parcel map which still has not been recorded. Ms. Whelan further explained that the Building Division's
conditions are very specific to this project as it was built in 2007 under a different Building Code; therefore,
any construction occurring with the change of use to condominiums would trigger these new Building Code
requirements, however, no construction is proposed.
Applicant Bill Caskey on behalf of Zotovich Development Co, LLC stated that he had reviewed the draft
resolution and the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment
the public hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
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ITEM NO.4 208 41s` Street Condominium Conversion No. CC2013 -004 (PA2013 -175)
208 41s` Street CD 1
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that this is a similar request as
the previous item. Again, the request is for a condominium conversion for an existing duplex that was built in
2007 and a parcel map for condominiums was also approved in 2007 that is still alive however, the new
duplex was finaled prior to recordation of the parcel map which still has not been recorded. Whelan further
explained that the Building Division's conditions are identical to the previous item in that any new construction
in conjunction with the change of use to condominiums would require that the existing duplex be brought into
conformance with the current Building Code. No construction is proposed with the condominium conversion.
Applicant Bill Caskey, on behalf of Zotovich Development Co, LLC, stated that he had reviewed the draft
resolution and the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment
the public hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 5 AERIE Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2013 -011 (PA2013 -199)
201 -205 Carnation Avenue & 101 Bayside Place CD 6
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Lot Line Adjustment request
stating that the applicant was requesting a lot line adjustment of 584 sq. ft. that is consistent with a tentative
tract map previously approved for the Aerie multi - family residential project. The Lot Line Adjustment was
requested by the applicant in order to obtain construction financing for the project. Ms. Nova noted that one
comment letter had been received and that the applicant had submitted a response to this comment for the
record stating that existing easements on the subject properties would not be impacted by the requested Lot
Line Adjustment. Ms. Nova also identified that a revised draft resolution had been distributed.
Applicant, Robert Wheeler, stated that he had reviewed the revised draft resolution and the required
conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
Gary McKitterick, attorney representing the properties 103 and 105 Bayside Place, inquired if the proposed
lot line adjustment would impact the required setbacks for the proposed project, consistent with the Fact in
Support of Finding No. C -2 in the draft resolution. He also requested clarification for the record that the
Bayside parcels would not be impacted by the proposed lot line adjustment. Secondly, Mr. McKitterick,
requested clarification that the lot line adjustment would not affect the density permitted on the lot. Finally, Mr.
McKitterick inquired as to the purpose of the Lot Line Adjustment.
AERIE project architect, Brion Jeannette, provided clarification that neither of the Bayside parcels are
affected by the proposed lot line adjustment. Entitlement, land use, and setbacks would not be affected for
103 and 105 Bayside Place. Only 101 Bayside Place would be affected by the proposed lot line adjustment.
Mr. Jeannette also clarified that there would be no impact to the density allowed under the project for either
parcel. Finally, Mr. Jeannette noted that the purpose of the Lot Line Adjustment was to square off the parcels
to make a cleaner project divide for purposes of obtaining a construction loan for the project. Improvements
are not proposed as a result of the Lot Line Adjustment.
Additionally, Jim Mosher, spoke and commented that the staff report implies that this corner adjustment was
previously approved by City Council as part of the project. Mr. Mosher identified that he is unable to identify a
map that includes the proposed adjustment from the City Council meeting.
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The Zoning Administrator clarified that the corner adjustment was previously included as part of the overall
AERIE project when it went to City Council, but an administrative glitch had occurred.
Mr. Jeannette, added to the Zoning Administrator's comment and clarified that the Lot Line Adjustment would
facilitate the financing of the project as it proceeded toward recordation of the Final Tract Map.
Jim Mosher then inquired as to the recent September 30, 2013, date on the Lot Line Adjustment. He again
inquired as to why the Lot Line Adjustment is necessary if it was already approved. If the scope of work is
new, he asked if Coastal Commission approval is required.
Mr. Jeannette, clarified that the original signatory of the documents, Bob Sprigs, had passed away. Thus, his
wife, Peggy, had resigned the documents to bring them up -to -date. The proposed adjustment was previously
included as part of the Coastal Development Permit and the proposed adjustment is simply necessary as an
interim step in the process for financing purposes.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.
The Zoning Administrator then took action approving Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2013 -011.
Ms. Nova indicated that the draft resolution would be updated to reflect the correct hearing date in the
resolution for approval.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 6 Davis Lot Merger No. LM2013 -003 (PA2013 -176)
106 6`1' Street and 524 West Ocean Front CD 1
Fern Nueno, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the application is a lot merger
to combine two lots into one for single -unit residential development. If the lot merger were approved, the
resulting default setbacks would be inconsistent with other lots in the vicinity; therefore, the applicant applied
for an Alternative Setback Determination. The Planning Division refers those applications to the Planning
Commission for review. Staff recommended that the Zoning Administrator forward the Lot Merger application
to the Planning Commission to be reviewed concurrently with the Alternative Setback Determination.
Ms. Nueno noted that three correspondences were received, which will be forwarded to the Planning
Commission.
Morgan Davis, property owner, and Eric Mossman, architect, were present for the meeting. Mr. Davis
acknowledged the setback issues with the fence along the alley property line and concurred with the staff
recommendation.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment
the public hearing was closed.
Zoning Administrator Alford noted that the item will be reviewed at a future public hearing.
Action: Forwarded to the Planning Commission for review concurrently with the Alternative
Setback Determination
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ITEM NO.7 Hyatt Regency Sign Modification No. MD2013 -013 (PA2013 -160)
1107 Jamboree Road CD 4
Makana Nova, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description of the Modification Permit request,
stating that the applicant was requesting additional logo /letter height for three existing monument signs at the
Hyatt Regency. The signs were previously approved with a modification permit for the number and location of
monument signs on the subject property. The proposed letter /logo height would be consistent with the
maximum 36 -inch height permitted under the Zoning Code. A fourth existing wall sign adjacent to the entry
monument sign at Jamboree Road would remain unchanged.
Applicant, Elie Lipson, of Sign -O -Rama on behalf of the Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. for the Hyatt Regency
Hotel stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and had several comments. He stated that Section 2 of the
draft resolution should specify that the project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
"Guidelines." He also clarified that the proposed signage is less than the maximum 36 -inch letter /logo height
proposed for approval under the Modification Permit. He also clarified that the letter height is less than the
existing signage on -site and that only the logo sign height would be increasing.
Ms. Nova indicated that the draft resolution would provide additional language suggested by Mr. Mosher.
Seeing that no one further from the public wished to comment the public hearing was closed.
The Zoning Administrator then took action approving Modification Permit No. MD2013 -013
Action: Approved
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
None.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The hearing was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on October 17, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. in
the Chambers binder and on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of the Council
Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website on October 17, 2013, at 3:40 p.m.
Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator
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