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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00_05-25-2017_ZA_Draft_Minutes NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/25/2017 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor) Thursday, May 25, 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 Makana Nova,Associate Planner Liz Westmoreland,Assistant Planner Melinda Whelan,Assistant Planner B. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES None. C. MINUTES of May 11,2017 Action: Approved D. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 Nekter Juice Bar Minor Use Permit No. UP2017-012(PA2017-089) Site Location: 1620 San Miguel Drive Council District 6 Makana Nova,Associate Planner, provided a brief project description of the request to convert an existing retail tenant space to a take-out service,limited eating and drinking establishment. Ms.Nova summarized the project, stating the tenant space includes 1,080 square feet of gross floor area,422 square feet of net public area, and a maximum of six seats. The proposed hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. although staff recommended a Condition of Approval allowing a closing hour of 9 p.m.for flexibility.She concluded with staffs recommendation to approve the request noting that the business is compatible with the neighborhood commercial zoning designation for the property. Applicant, Steve Schulze, of Nekter Juice Bar, provided a brief overview of their business concept and noted that they had reviewed the draft Conditions of Approval. The Zoning Administrator inquired aboutthe parking requirementfor the establishment and Ms. Nova explained that the proposed use is parked at the retail parking rate and does not require any additional waiver of parking for the shopping center. The Zoning Administrator then asked the applicant if he was comfortable with the six seat limitation for the establishment. Mr. LaClair responded that this is consistent with regular business operation at various locations throughout Southern California. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment the public hearing was closed. Action: Approved Page 1 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/25/2017 ITEM NO.2 226 Orange Street Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-026(PA2017-060) Site Location: 226 Orange Street Council District 2 Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a Coastal Development Permit to allow the construction of a 476 square foot addition and second story deck. The project complies with all applicable development standards including height,setbacks,and floor area limits. The project is consistent with the existing neighborhood pattern of development and expected future development.The project is not located within 200 feet of coastal waters, nor is it located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline and re-development will not affect public recreation, access, or views. Applicant Bart Valdez of Bart Valdez&Associates, 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 ITEM NO. 3 Newport Beach Wellness Massage Services Minor Use Permit No. UP2017-002 (PA2017-008) Site Location: 1501 Westcliff Drive Council District 4 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a minor use permit to maintain existing accessory massage services at a chiropractic office. Ms. Whelan continued explaining that the massage service is provided as part of the chiropractic treatment.The chiropractic office is permitted by right and the accessory massage now requires the approval of a minor use permit. The chiropractic office has been in operation since 2013 within the existing multi-tenant office building with two doctors, an office manager, and the ability to accommodate a maximum of two massage therapists at a time based on need. There are no late hours of operation and Police Department has reviewed the proposal with no objections. The applicant is in the process of obtaining a License from the Police Department. Ms.Whelan concluded that she was able to make all of the required findings for approval. Applicant Dr. Dadivas 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.4 1706 East Ocean Front Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-013(PA2017-030) Site Location: 1706 E. Ocean Front Council District 1 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a Coastal Development Permit for demolition and re-construction of a single-family-dwelling with attached garage. Ms. Whelan continued explaining that the development includes hardscape, drainage,and landscaping and meets all applicable development standards.The existing developed site is on the oceanfront and the required coastal hazards report was provided. The Report concluded that due to the substantial beach width between the water and subject property impacts are not anticipated from wave run-up,high tide,storm waves and rise of sea level. The applicant has completed the required Construction Pollution Prevention Plan and Water Quality and Hydrology Plan, both reviewed and approved by City's Engineer Geologist. Ms. Whelan concluded that she was able to make all of the required findings of Title 21. Page 2 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 05/25/2017 The Zoning Administrator clarified for the record that any existing landscape improvements encroaching onto the public beach are not included in, or authorized by,this application. Applicant Carol McDermott, on behalf of the property owner, Mr. Burcher, stated that she had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator and Ms.Whelan clarified the appeal period. 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 3:46 p.m. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on May 19, 2017, at 3:00 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 May 19, 2017, at 3:10 p.m. Patrick J. Alford,Zoning Administrator Page 3 of 3