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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1 st Floor)
Thursday, January 12, 2017
REGULAR HEARING
3:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER—The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator
Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
David Lee, Planning Technician
B. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
The Zoning Administrator reported that staff requested Item Number 4 be continued to January 26, 2017.
One member of the public, Jim Mosher, stated he had comments he wanted to make regarding the project.
C. MINUTES of December 15, 2016
Action: Approved
D. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 4401 and 4405 Channel Place Condominiums—Tentative Parcel Map
No. NP2016-023 (PA2016-187)
Site Location: 4401 and 4405 Channel Place Council District 1
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a
tentative parcel map for condominium purposes. Whelan explained that a duplex was demolished and a two-
unit dwelling is currently under construction which provides the minimum required parking and meets all of
the Code requirements. Whelan added that no waivers of Title 19 are proposed and that she has a minor
change to include a new fact in support of Finding K in the Resolution. She recited the added fact for the
record and concluded that staff was able to make all of the required findings and recommends approval to the
Zoning Administrator.
Applicant Buzz Person, on behalf of the Channel House LLC, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution
and agrees with all of the required conditions. He added that he was in agreement with the added fact to
Finding K in the Resolution.
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.2 411 Heliotrope Avenue Condominiums — Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-024
(PA2016-188)
Site Location: 411 Heliotrope Avenue Council District 6
Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the project is a
Tentative Parcel Map for 411 Heliotrope Avenue. The lot is zoned as two-unit residential. Ms. Westmoreland
stated that there is an existing duplex onsite that will be demolished and replaced with a new two unit duplex.
The Tentative Parcel Map would merge the portions of underlying parcels into a single legal lot and allow for
each unit to be sold individually as condominiums. No waivers of subdivision development standards are
proposed with this application and the proposed structure will comply with the City's Zoning Code. Staff
recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-024 and provided a resolution with findings.
Ms. Westmoreland also discussed the public comment she received via email from Mr. Doug Foster, an
interested party who owns property near the project site, regarding construction concerns. Ms.Westmoreland
clarified that the application for 411 Heliotrope Avenue is for a parcel map specifically, and that the plan
check process is not discretionary. She noted that applicable building inspector information was provided so
that if any issues arise during construction Mr. Foster will have the necessary contact information.
The Applicant's representative, James Buzz Person, stated that the owner 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. 3 518 and 518 '/2 Narcissus Avenue—Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-025
(PA2016-189)
Site Location: 518 and 518 % Narcissus Avenue Council District 6
Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the project is a
Tentative Parcel Map for 518 Narcissus Avenue. The lot is zoned as two-unit residential. Ms. Westmoreland
stated that there are two existing detached dwelling units onsite that will be replaced with a new two unit
duplex. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow for each unit to be sold individually as condominiums. No
waivers of subdivision development standards are proposed with this application and the proposed structure
will comply with the City's Zoning Code. Staff recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-
025 and provided a resolution with findings.
The Applicant's representative, James Buzz Person, stated that the owner 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
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ITEM NO.4 101 Bayside Drive—Limited Term Permit No. XP2016-009 (PA2016-164)
Site Location: 101 Bayside Drive Council District 5
Action: Continued to January 26, 2017.
ITEM NO. 5 2352 Redlands Drive—Lot Merger No. LM2016-010 (PA2016-160)
Site Location: 2352 Redlands Drive Council District 3
David Lee, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the project is a lot merger
proposed between 2352 Redlands Drive and two unaddressed parcels. The purpose of the merger is to
merge three parcels into one for future development. Mr. Lee stated that all three lots are under common
ownership, and then discussed the history of the rear lot being granted to the owners of 2352 Redlands. Mr.
Lee stated that the existing drainage feature located on the rear lot would remain unchanged, and that the
merger would not create an excessively large lot. Since there are no waivers of the subdivision development
standards, staff recommended approval of the project.
Applicant Paul Nguyen, on behalf Brian Nguyen, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees
with all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
One member of the public, Douglas Foster, Back Bay Surveying & Mapping, asked where the location of the
merger was taking place. Mr. Lee answered that the project was on Redlands Drive. There were no other
public comments.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 6 2800 and 2804 Newport Boulevard — Lot Merger No. LM2016-011 (PA2016-193)
Site Location: 2800 and 2804 Newport Boulevard Council District 1
David Lee, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the project is a lot merger for
2800 and 2804 Newport Boulevard, two lots under common ownership. Mr. Lee stated that the lot at 2800 is
currently developed with the EI Ranchito restaurant, while the lot at 2804 is currently developed as a parking
lot and outdoor dining area in support of the restaurant. Mr. Lee stated that the purpose of the merger was for
the future construction of a patio cover over the existing outdoor dining area to be built over the existing
interior property line. Mr. Lee stated that the merger would not create an excessively large lot and will not
change the overall appearance of the current development. Since there are no waivers of the subdivision
development standards, staff recommended approval of the project.
Applicant Douglas Foster of Back Bay Surveying & Mapping, on behalf of Sergio Avila, 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
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E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and questioned if Item No. 4 Newport Dunes Limited Term
Permit will require a Coastal Development Permit. In reference to the Implementation Plan, he questioned
why the section that mirrors the Zoning Code's Limited Term Permit requirements was crossed off by
Coastal Commission; what does the omission of this section mean; and what standards would the Zoning
Administrator use to make a decision.
The Zoning Administrator explained that Limited Term Permits were taken out of the Local Coastal
Program Implementation Plan at the request of the Coastal Commission; currently the City does not have
authority to issue Coastal permits. If a Coastal Permit is required, then it would be reviewed concurrently
with the City's Limited Term Permit once the Implementation Plan becomes effective.
F. ADJOURNMENT
The hearing was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on January 5, 2017, at 5:00 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 January 5, 2017, at 4:50 p.m.
Patrick J.Alford, Zoning Administrator
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