Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout0 - 05-26-2016_ZA Minutes_DRAFT_with Additional Material NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/26/2016 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) Thursday, May 26, 2016 REGULAR HEARING 3:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER—The meeting was called to order at 3:31 p.m. Staff Present: Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator Jason Van Patten,Assistant Planner Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner Chelsea Crager, Assistant Planner B. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES ITEM NO. 5 Annual Review of Development Agreement for North Newport Center (PA2009-023) Site Location: Sub-areas of Fashion Island; Block 100, Block 400, Block 500, Block 600, and Block 800 of Newport Center Drive; and San Joaquin Plaza Council District 5 The Zoning Administrator noted a request for continuance from the applicant regarding this item. No one from the public wished to comment on the matter. The Zoning Administrator continued the item to the regular scheduled hearing on June 16, 2016, Action: Continued to June 16, 2016 C. MINUTES of May 12, 2016 Action: Approved D. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 15 Hermitage Lane Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2015-007 (PA2015-222) Site Location: 15 Hermitage Lane and 1 Big Canyon Drive Council District 5 Jason Van Patten, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request was a lot line adjustment that would shift the lot line shared between parcels 1.51 feet to the north. He noted that approximately 181 square feet of land would be reallocated from 1 Big Canyon Drive to 15 Hermitage Lane. He added that there would be no change in density or intensity at either parcel, and that access would remain unchanged. He indicated that an existing wood deck crossing the property line would need to be removed prior to recordation of the lot line adjustment. Applicant Tom Decker, on behalf of the property owner, and Stephen Batcheller, property owner, both stated that they had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of 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. The Zoning Administrator asked whether the wood deck was the only improvement crossing the property line. Page 1 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/26/2016 Mr.Van Patten indicated that it was the only improvement crossing the property line. The Zoning Administrator then moved to approve the request. Action: Approved ITEM NO.2 1930 Port Ramsgate Place Modification Permit No. MD2016-006 (PA2016-052) Site Location: 1930 Port Ramsgate Place Council District 5 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a modification permit for a 10 percent encroachment into the required front yard setback in conjunction with an addition to a single-story residence within the Harbor View Hills Planned Community (PC-3). Ms. Whelan explained that there are land-based physical hardships as the property is at the end of a cul-de-sac, with an unusual shape, and also has the largest front setback requirement on Port Ramsgate Place. The encroachment is only for the corners of the garage addition and a post for an entry which are minor in nature while allowing the structure to be squared-off to a regular shape. The minor encroachment does not block sunlight or air on adjacent properties nor will it block protected views. Ms. Whelan concluded that based on these facts she was able to make all of the required findings and recommends approval to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator asked for clarification on the required 5-foot side setback which Ms. Whelan clarified that the 5 feet is the requirement of PC-3 and the addition would not encroach into the side setback. The applicant/property owner, Jenny Campbell, stated that she had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of 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. 3 712 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-008 (PA2016-054) Site Location: 712 Heliotrope Avenue Council District 6 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a tentative parcel map for two-unit condominium purposes. A single-family dwelling will be demolished and a new duplex is currently in the building permit process. No waivers of Title 19 are requested and the duplex will meet all Code requirements. Ms. Whelan concluded that she was able to provide facts in support of all the required findings of Title 19 and recommends approval to the Zoning Administrator. Applicant Paul Craft, representing the owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of 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. 4 302 Marguerite Avenue Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-007 (PA2016-055) Site Location: 302 Marguerite Avenue Council District 6 Page 2 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/26/2016 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a tentative parcel map for two-unit condominium purposes. A triplex has been demolished and a new duplex is currently under construction. Since the existing units exceeded two within the Coastal Zone, compliance with Section 20.34 of the Zoning Code and the Mello Act was required prior to demolition of the units. No waivers of Title 19 are requested and the duplex will meet all Code requirements. Ms. Whelan concluded that she was able to provide facts in support of all of the required findings of Title 19 and recommends approval to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator asked for clarification on the determination of compliance with the Mello Act prior to demolition of the existing triplex. Ms.Whelan explained that a Staff Approval application was submitted which included income verification and official documents from the tenants and the owner of the property. Staff was able to confirm the documents, that none of the units were affordable housing units, and approved the Staff Approval finding compliance with the Mello Act. Applicant Paul Craft, on behalf of the Owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of 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 E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. F. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 3:44 p.m. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on May 19, 2016, at 4:15 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 May 19, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Patrick J.Alford,Zoning Administrator Page 3 of 3 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR-JUNE 16, 2016 ITEM NO. III. 1 a -Additional Materials APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 26, 2016 Subject: Comments on ZA agenda items (6/16/2016) From: Alford, Patrick Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:58 AM To: 'Jim Mosher' Cc: Mackinen, Traci Subject: RE: Comments on ZA agenda items (6/16/2016) Jim, Thank you for the correction to the minutes. In all likelihood,there will be a new staff report for North Newport Center with updated information. Patrick J. Alford Planning Program Manager City of Newport Beach Community Development Department Planning Division 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach,CA 92660 (949)644.3235 (949)644.3229 1 palford@newportbeachca.gov From: Jim Mosher [mailto:iimmosher ftahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2016 11:22 AM To: Alford, Patrick Cc: Mackinen, Traci Subject: Comments on ZA agenda items (6/16/2016) Patrick, I have two comments on this afternoon's Zoning Administrator agenda items. Item 111.1 (Draft Minutes): page 1, paragraph 3 from end, line 2: "agrees"should be"agree" I e ter DA review): This item has been continued many times. When originally scheduled as Item 6 on April 28, 2016, there was a sta repo eventually heard, will it be on the material presented in the April staff report? Or is the delay caused by a problem requiring the prepara to report? Yours sincerely, Jim Mosher t