HomeMy WebLinkAbout0 - AgendaBrenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator
Staff Members:
Debbie Drasler, Contract Planner
Fern Nueno, Associate Planner
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2014
C) PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Item No. 1 Birkett Condominium Conversion No. CC2014 -003 (PA2014 -071)
712 and 712'/, Orchid Avenue Council District 6
Summary: A request to convert an existing duplex into a two -unit condominium project. The code
required two -car parking per unit is provided and no waivers of Title 19 development
standards are proposed with this application. The property is located in the R -2 (Two -
Unit Residential) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing, and
2) Adopt Resolution No. approving Condominium Conversion No. CC2014-
003
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Item No. 2. De Sola Terrace Retaining Wall Modification Permit No. MD2014 -003 (PA2014-
040)
444 De Sola Terrace Council District 6
Summary: A Modification Permit to allow a 5 -foot high, solid retaining wall to exceed the 42 -inch
height limit within the front setback along Cabrillo Terrace. The proposed wall would
serve as the Building Code - required pool protection fencing. The Zoning Code allows
pool protection fencing to be 5 feet high within the front setback if it is at least 40
This hearing is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Zoning
Administrator's agenda be posted at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be
allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator and items not on the agenda but are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount
of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( "ADA ") in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this hearing, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of
Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested, this agenda will be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact
the Community Development Department at least forty -eight (48) hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your particular
needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949 -644 -3200.
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Newport Beach City Hall
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor)
Thursday, June 12, 2014 — 3:30 p.m.
Brenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator
Staff Members:
Debbie Drasler, Contract Planner
Fern Nueno, Associate Planner
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2014
C) PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Item No. 1 Birkett Condominium Conversion No. CC2014 -003 (PA2014 -071)
712 and 712'/, Orchid Avenue Council District 6
Summary: A request to convert an existing duplex into a two -unit condominium project. The code
required two -car parking per unit is provided and no waivers of Title 19 development
standards are proposed with this application. The property is located in the R -2 (Two -
Unit Residential) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing, and
2) Adopt Resolution No. approving Condominium Conversion No. CC2014-
003
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Item No. 2. De Sola Terrace Retaining Wall Modification Permit No. MD2014 -003 (PA2014-
040)
444 De Sola Terrace Council District 6
Summary: A Modification Permit to allow a 5 -foot high, solid retaining wall to exceed the 42 -inch
height limit within the front setback along Cabrillo Terrace. The proposed wall would
serve as the Building Code - required pool protection fencing. The Zoning Code allows
pool protection fencing to be 5 feet high within the front setback if it is at least 40
This hearing is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Zoning
Administrator's agenda be posted at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be
allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator and items not on the agenda but are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount
of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( "ADA ") in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this hearing, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of
Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested, this agenda will be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact
the Community Development Department at least forty -eight (48) hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your particular
needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949 -644 -3200.
City of Newport Beach
Zoning Administrator Agenda
June 12, 2014
percent open (e.g., wrought iron or Plexiglas); however, the wall in question will not
meet the 40 percent open standard. The property is located in the R -1 -6,000 (Single -
Unit Residential) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Modification Permit No. MD2014 -003
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
Item No. 3. Pizza del Perro Negro Minor Use Permit No. UP2014 -017 (PA2014 -066)
2233 W. Balboa Boulevard, Unit 102 Council District 1
Summary: A minor use permit to convert an existing 1,050- square -foot, vacant commercial tenant
space to a new take -out service, limited eating and drinking establishment. The
proposal includes seating for six (6) patrons within a 400 - square -foot customer area.
No late hours (after 11:00 p.m.) or alcohol sales are proposed as part of this
application. The property is located in the MU -W2 (Mixed -Use Water Related) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _approving Minor Use Permit No. UP2014 -017
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Item No. 4. Sancho's Tacos Minor Use Permit No. UP2014 -013 (PA2014 -058)
3014 Balboa Boulevard Council District 1
Summary: A request for a minor use permit to add a Type 41 Alcohol Beverage Control License
(On -Sale Beer and Wine) in conjunction with an eating and drinking establishment
previously approved by Specialty Food Permit No. 46. The Specialty Food Permit
allows a maximum of 20 seats, including outdoor seating and hours of operation from
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no proposed changes to the number of seats or the
hours of operation. If approved, this Minor Use Permit would supersede Specialty Food
Permit No. 46. The property is located in the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Minor Use Permit No. UP2014 -013
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
D) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before
speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Zoning Administrator
has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers' time limit on non - agenda items, provided the time
limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them
in the silent mode.
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E) ADJOURNMENT
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at
the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
The agendas, minutes, and staff reports are available on the City's web site at:
www. newportbeachca .gov /zoningadministrator and for public inspection in the Community Development
Department, Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during normal business hours. If you have
any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the
Community Development Department, Planning Division staff at (949) 644 -3200.
APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk, as
applicable, within fourteen (14) days following the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different
period of time is specified by the Municipal Code (e.g., Title 19 allows ten (10) day appeal period for tentative
parcel and tract maps, lot line adjustments, or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal,
contact the Planning Division at 949 644 -3200.
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