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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
100 Civic Center Drive, CDM Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor)
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 3:00 PM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires
that the Zoning Administrator agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting 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 Chair may limit public comments to a
reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
Please Note: All mail or written communications (including email) from the public, residents, or applicants regarding an
agenda item must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the business day immediately prior to the meeting. This allows time for the
Zoning Administrator to adequately consider the submitted correspondence.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an
attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator, at least
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is
feasible at (949) 644-3209 or jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov.
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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.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes of January 30, 20201.
Recommended Action
1.Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
AT&T Small Cell SLC2389 Minor Use Permit No. UP2019-007
(PA2019-042)
Site Location: Public Right-of-Way, City streetlight number
SLC2389, near the northeast corner of Bixia Street and
Eastbluff Drive
2.
Project Summary
A minor use permit to allow the installation of a small cell wireless facility on a
City-owned streetlight pole. Project implementation will be fully contained within the
public right-of-way on Eastbluff Drive and includes the following: (1) Removal and
replacement of an existing, approximately 29-foot, 7-inch high City streetlight with a
new 29-foot, 7-inch high streetlight in the same location; (2) Installation of a small cell
wireless facility that consists of four remote radio units, a raycap disconnect, and an
omni-directional antenna within a 12-inch diameter equipment shroud. This small cell
equipment would be fixed to the top of the new streetlight pole for a height of 35 feet
in total; and (3) Establishment of new below-grade support equipment adjacent to the
streetlight.
Recommended Action
1.Remove this item from the calendar;
2.Re-notice the project pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code Section
20.62.020 (Notice of Public Hearing).
South Bayfront Waterpointe, LLC. Residence Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-075 (PA2019-265)
Site Location: 400 South Bay Front
3.
Project Summary
A request for a coastal development permit to allow the construction of a new
5,689-square-foot, single-family residence with an attached 715-square-foot,
three-car garage on a vacant lot. The project includes accessory appurtenances
such as walls, fences, patios, drainage devices, and landscaping. The project
complies with all applicable development standards including height, setbacks, and
floor area limits, and no deviations are requested. All proposed improvements are
located within the confines of the private property.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
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3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-075.
BR Trust Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2020-001 (PA2020-001)
Site Location: 4700 Surrey Drive
4.
Project Summary
A lot line adjustment application to adjust the boundary between two contiguous
parcels located in the Newport Coast area. Land will be taken from an undeveloped
strip of land along the Surrey Drive right -of-way and reallocated to 4700 Surrey Drive
for future driveway purposes. The area of adjustment is approximately 336 square
feet. There will be no change in the number of parcels.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15305 under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations).of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Lot Line
Adjustment No. LA2020-001.
Fox Residential Duplex Coastal Development Permit No.
CD2019-061 (PA2019-243)
Site Location: 494, 496, and 498 Seaward Road
5.
Project Summary
The demolition of an existing triplex and the construction of a new 4,587-square-foot
duplex and two attached two -car garages totaling 800 square feet. The proposed
development also includes additional appurtenances such as walls, fences, patios,
hardscape, drainage devices, and landscaping. The project complies with all
applicable development standards and no deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-061.
Richard Barrett Trust Seawall Coastal Development Permit No.
CD2019-071 (PA2019-251)
Site Location: 930 Via Lido Nord
6.
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Project Summary
A coastal development permit to allow the raising of an existing concrete seawall
and construction of an elevated deck in the front setback area abutting the Newport
Bay. The project complies with all applicable development standards and no
deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-071.
Hwang Residence Modification Permit No. MD2019-006
(PA2019-175)
Site Location: 107 32nd Street
7.
Project Summary
A Modification Permit to allow a new residential two -car garage to deviate from the
minimum interior depth of 19 feet. The garage is proposed as part of the demolition
and reconstruction of a new single -family residence of approximately 1,745 square
feet. The Modification Permit is requested to allow a garage depth of 18 feet,
resulting in a 1-foot deviation from the standard requirement of 19 feet. The
new-single family residence complies with all other applicable development
standards including garage width.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Modification Permit
No. MD2019-006.
Wells Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-047
(PA2019-174)
Site Location: 1140 West Bay Avenue
8.
Project Summary
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A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing
single-family residence and the construction of a new three -story, 4,052-square-foot,
single-family residence with an attached 740-square-foot, three-car garage. The
proposed development includes additional appurtenances such as patios,
hardscape, drainage devices, and landscaping. All work will occur within the
confines of the private property and no work will be conducted bayward of the
existing bulkhead. The design complies with all applicable development standards
and no deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-047.
SoCal Cycleboats Boat Rental Limited Term Permit No.
XP2019-010 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-059
(PA2019-236)
Site Location: 2406 Newport Boulevard and 2000 West Balboa
Boulevard
9.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term permit (more than 90 days) and associated coastal
development permit (CDP) to allow the temporary operation of a charter boat
business with off -site parking for up to one year. The boat will be docked within an
existing slip accessible from 2406 Newport Boulevard. Hours of operation are from 9
a.m. to 10 p.m. Parking is proposed to be provided as five off -site spaces located at
2000 West Balboa Boulevard, approximately 0.2 miles from the dock site.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to
Land) under Class 1 and Class 4, respectively, of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2019-010 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-059.
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
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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 agenda or 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.
VI.ADJOURNMENT