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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 - 209 Via Lido SoudABSTRACT: The Harbor Commission will hear an appeal of the Harbor Resources Manager's decision to deny the application for the reconfiguration of the dock at 209 Via Lido Soud. RECOMMENDATION: The Harbor Commission may: 1. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to deny the application with current proposal; or 2. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to approve the current application; or 3. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to approve the application with modifications. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: At 209 Via Lido Soud George Twist proposes to remove and replace the existing residential dock. The applicant has submitted drawings for a configuration that would extend beyond the allowable buildable area. Staff has denied the application because it does not conform to Harbor Permit Policy. The applicant has appealed this decision according to NBMC §17.65.010. The proposal calls out for the structure to extend 30 feet beyond the Pierhead Line, or 10 feet beyond the allowable area. The Harbor Permit Policy, Council Policy H -1, establishes the regulation for bayward locations of piers and floats. Harbor Permit Policy Section Y. Lido Isle. Piers may be permitted to extend out to the U. S. Pierhead Line, except on the westerly side between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 172 and No. 174. Piers may be permitted to extend 20 feet beyond the U. S. Pierhead Line between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No 172 and 174. The slip size is 49 feet with a possible beam width of 17 feet. (Attachment A) A vessel could legally berth with 17 feet of overhang beyond the proposed fingers. ( Attachment B) CITY OF °� m= NEWPORT BEACH CqC /Fp0.H`P Harbor Commission Staff Report Agenda Item No. 1 April 11, 2012 TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Public Works Department Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor 949 - 644 -3041, shannon @newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Appeal of Decision to Deny Application for Dock Reconfiguration at 209 Via Lido Soud ABSTRACT: The Harbor Commission will hear an appeal of the Harbor Resources Manager's decision to deny the application for the reconfiguration of the dock at 209 Via Lido Soud. RECOMMENDATION: The Harbor Commission may: 1. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to deny the application with current proposal; or 2. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to approve the current application; or 3. Advise the Harbor Resources Manager to approve the application with modifications. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: At 209 Via Lido Soud George Twist proposes to remove and replace the existing residential dock. The applicant has submitted drawings for a configuration that would extend beyond the allowable buildable area. Staff has denied the application because it does not conform to Harbor Permit Policy. The applicant has appealed this decision according to NBMC §17.65.010. The proposal calls out for the structure to extend 30 feet beyond the Pierhead Line, or 10 feet beyond the allowable area. The Harbor Permit Policy, Council Policy H -1, establishes the regulation for bayward locations of piers and floats. Harbor Permit Policy Section Y. Lido Isle. Piers may be permitted to extend out to the U. S. Pierhead Line, except on the westerly side between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No. 172 and No. 174. Piers may be permitted to extend 20 feet beyond the U. S. Pierhead Line between U.S. Bulkhead Sta. No 172 and 174. The slip size is 49 feet with a possible beam width of 17 feet. (Attachment A) A vessel could legally berth with 17 feet of overhang beyond the proposed fingers. ( Attachment B) Appeal of Decision to Deny Application for Dock Reconfiguration at 209 Via Lido Soud April 11, 2012 Page 2 There are instances in the surrounding area where dock structures have been built beyond the existing Policy due typically to previous Policy provisions. An aerial image is provided to demonstrate the condition of the surrounding area. The proposed configuration may be considered to be similar to existing structures. (Attachment C) After review of this application Harbor Resources staff acknowledges that this proposed reconfiguration does not meet the Council Policy criteria. Therefore, Harbor Commission is asked to review the application and advise staff. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1, (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). Submitted by: Sha Levin AttachmentA Proposed Configuration Attachment B Harbor Lines Attachment C Aerial of U.S. Bulkhead Station No. 173 Attachment A Proposed Configuration Proposed Dock Limit in Blue Harbor Permit Policy Limit in Green Pierhead Line in Yellow `, � � . }/ \ � \ / �` • `�' � , � ` /"�, Y �`\ / � i' �+ ��� Attachment C Bulkhead Station No.173 Proposed Configuration ► Proposed Dock Limit= Blue ► Harbor Permit Policy Limit= Green ► Pierhead Line= Yellow 2027 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92837 (949) 631 -3121 Fax (949) 931 -3122 IV ^ _ DOCK a PIER _ BUILDF.RB, B4C PROPOSED -_ - - . 1 Bulkhead Station No. 173 r 5 i:ra�>r, .�� � mss! +'. � !� � �'"sd x�'•"'! t `, r $ .y / ,� q �. ✓ r!'.. �? � >•` fir✓ � �J� 9d p` ' 'i�c a � y ` 0 0 r �4 `�b..F qa.J+$..:� : -'. .;q• rQ Q\c\Q �� -,,Up- s � q � ' goo$ (t i c � d � � :. o'kr' \\ \ \l' @. \ ✓`,�^: o tea` �. a _