HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 - Residential Design Standards Amendments to Title 20 and Title 21 of the NBMC (PA2019-070) - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed
November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
Subject: FW: Agenda Item 16 Res. Design Standards
From: Kathy Brown
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 11:31:44 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: mbecker@markbecker.com
Subject: Agenda Item 16 Res. Design Standards
My name is Kathy Brown and I am a resident of the Balboa Peninsula Point. My address is 1706 Miramar,
Newport Beach CA. I am emailing you to show my support of Mark Becker and his views in regards to the
3rd Story Guidelines. I copied his letter below. Please contact me if any additional information is
necessary.
Thank you,
Kathy Brown
714 345-6033
thebrown5@aol.com
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
November 23„ 2020
City of Newport Beach Council
Re:PA 2019-070- 3rd story amendments
Dear council members,
I am relieved to see the City take the first step in attempting to mitigate the negative effects of
the current third story guidelines. I have worked as a design professional on many projects over
the last 40 years in Newport Beach. I also have owned a home in town for the last 30 years. At
the urging of many of my neighbors and clients that reside on Peninsula Point, I have been
actively attending the community workshops that the Planning department was sponsoring to
evaluate the current massing problems we are experiencing.
The proliferation of the third story mass has adversely affected the character and value of many
properties including my own. It has taken away natural wind patterns thus necessitating the
need for more Air conditioning in the Summer. It has blocked much needed sunlight which has
increased the need for more heat in the Winter. And, most importantly, it has virtually eliminated
the character that brought most residents to our neighborhoods in the first place. Furthermore, I
have personally been hired to design mitigation additions to bring back privacy lost from
neighbors' third story structures looming over a given property. This domino effect is clearly
counter productive towards maintaining an overall scale in our neighborhoods.
As a designer, I am all too familiar with the nuanced wording of the third story guidelines.
The third story rule was intended to reduce some of the mass by requiring it to be 15' from the
front and rear setbacks. However, the error was that it did not specify covered patios. Clearly,
this was an oversight because the advent of these roofs over patios did nothing to reduce mass
and help to maintain neighbors' natural light and wind patterns. Moreover, many of these
approved covered roofs were then closed in and illegally converted into living space. This is
why I have argued about the absurdity of the third story guidelines for years.
The real issue isn't actually square footage, it is massing. My argument from day one was to
create a massing envelope for each property thus ensuring that each neighbor can retain some
meaningful amount of sunlight and air circulation. During the workshops and behind closed
doors I argued and lobbied for this effectively hoping for a maximum perimeter height of 22' with
all four sides increasing at a 45 degree angle until the maximum height of 29' was reached. No
square footage limitation within that envelope. Simple! Easy to administer and a huge boost to
preserving light, wind, and character. Sadly that is not what is being proposed. Regardless,
what the Planning Staff is proposing is a compromise solution based on many public meetings
based on lots of input.
The proposal to eliminate covered patios within the first 15' of the rear and front setbacks along
with counting all covered areas as square footage will provide meaningful relief to our
neighborhoods. We are not proposing a reduction in allowable square footage on a lot. That
hasn't changed. Therefore we haven't reduced the value of such properties. Rather, we are
inching towards preserving the value of the existing properties.
Myself along with many of my neighbors strongly urge you to approve this amendment as an
initial step towards preserving our neighborhoods..
Sincerely
Mark Becker
Mark Becker Incorporated
410 Belvue Lane,
Newport Beach, CA
92661
mbecker(a)markbecker.com
510-589-5547
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Item No. 16
Subject: FW: City Council Agenda Item #16 Residential Design Standards Amendments
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From: Lee Pearl <smartpearll@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:23 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Terry Janssen <fullfender32@aol.com>; lodipatrich@gmail.com; ken yonkers@ml.com; noahblom@gmail.com;
Jurjis, Seimone <slurlis@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: City Council Agenda Item #16 Residential Design Standards Amendments
November 23, 2020
Mayor and City Council:
Before you tonight are one of the most excellent public processes and staff work that I have witnessed in my
30+ years of public administration. This item was presented at numerous public workshops, an outreach into
neighborhoods, has been brought back to the City Council as a workshop and update item, then two public
hearings at the Planning Commission and approval by the Commission. The staff has designed code changes to
new homes to allow them to better fit into existing communities and still maintain their development rights,
square footage and the continued enjoyment of third story outdoor areas.
As the Balboa Island Improvement Association Local Government Liaison, I have done my job to insure as
many residents of Balboa Island as possible are aware of this initiative. General Meetings with our residents and
ourl,000+ database of Constant Contact emails were used. I promoted City workshops with residents and the
General Meetings last year held at the Balboa Island Fire Station included updates. Nextdoor Balboa Island has
over 1,000 members and the BIIA constant contact also over 1,000 emails.
To summarize the position of Balboa Island, we support the staff recommendations. Balboa Island Improvement
Association (BIIA), Balboa Island Preservation Association (BIPA) and the Little Balboa Island Home Owners
Association (LBIHOA) all agree. Four past Presidents of the BIIA support these changes along with the current
Board of Directors of the BIIA.
In the last two Constant Contact emails to residents, I encouraged those that support and oppose the changes to
voice their opinions. I hope the City Council recognizes the importance of fixing the 2010 code revisions that
are having a negative impact on our community. I have attached two photos to illustrate the impact the current
development code is having on the Island. The house in the picture meets current code and is photographed with
its neighbor of 75+ years, an original cottage. The rear of the cottage a second story over the garage dwarfed by
the new home.
Thank You for your leadership on this important issue.
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
Subject: FW: Residential Design Standards Code Amendments (PA2019-070)
From: Yonkers, Ken J - NEWPORT BE CA <ken Yonkers@ml.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:15 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Terry Jansen (Fullfender32@aol.com) <Fullfender32@aol.com>; Lee Pearl <smartpearl1@hotmail.com>
Subject: Residential Design Standards Code Amendments (PA2019-070)
Dear Mayor and City Council:
We have emailed you previously regarding this, however we wanted to revisit this important issue.
The Little Balboa Island Property Owners' Association recently solicited opinions and took a poll of our constituents through
Constant Contact on the proposed setback requirements. We did not attempt to steer their vote or decision and provided the City's
link for further information.
Eighty-one percent (81%) of the respondents were in favor of the proposed setback requirements.
Of the various associations on Balboa island, please note that we are also the only association that is a Property Owners' Association.
We also wanted to make you aware that the Little Balboa Island Property Owners' Association Board unanimously voted in favor of
the proposed setback requirements and that is our official position.
If this does not work for all of Newport, the residents of Balboa Island seem overwhelmingly in favor and request this be put in place
at least for Balboa Island properties.
If you would like any additional information or feedback, please let us know.
Thank you for your work on this.
Best regards,
Ken
Ken Yonkers, President
Little Balboa Island Property Owners' Association
P.O. Box 74
Balboa Island, CA 92662
949-683-7805
The Little Balboa Island Property Owners' Association is dedicated to maintaining a safe, enjoyable, and harmonious
neighborhood while increasing the value of its members' properties.
Please visit our website: littlebalboaisland.org
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:00 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: I support he residential design developments
-----Original Message -----
From: Hayley Nester <hnester@me.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:59 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: I support he residential design developments
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I am a resident of Balboa Island and have been on and off since 1973. The island's small town charm and the cottage
homes that adorn it are what makes it a special place. The 3 story homes that have become common as of late are
monstrosities and really need to be kept off Balboa Island. The charm these residential developments take away from
the island is remarkable. Please close the loopholes in the residential design developments and don't allow for these
huge homes to be built. They tower over the charming homes, taking away the small town feel that draws residents and
tourists to our special place.
Thank you,
Hayley Nester
1403 N. Bay Front
B. 1.
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:00 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Reducing size of third stories
-----Original Message -----
From: Suzanne Savary <drsue@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:58 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Reducing size of third stories
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Dear City Council:
Please vote to keep third stories on Balboa Island minimal in size because big box builds reduce the light and quality of
life for neighboring cottages.
Sincerely yours, Dr Suzanne Savary,
118 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island
Dr Suzanne Joyce Savary
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:55 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Amendment
-----Original Message -----
From: Ann Upshaw <amwdupshaw@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:50 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Amendment
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Vote yes to stop 3 story dwellings, and put a atop on any house currently in construction, its not to late, bring back our
little beach community.
Ann Upshaw
1727 east ocean blvd
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Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:27 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Third Story Massing Amendment Support
From: Sanjeet NiJar
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:26:52 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Third Story Massing Amendment Support
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To the Newport Beach City Council,
As a Peninsula Point Neighbor, we urge you to approve the amendments to the third story guidelines. This will help to
mitigate the effects felt in our neighborhood due to third story massing.
Thank you for your help with this.
-Sanjeet S. Nijjar
2046 Seville Ave
Newport Beach CA 92661.
I Also am the owner of these Peninsula Point Properties.
1717 Miramar Dr
2150 Miramar Dr
417 Seville
1515 E Balboa
1418/1416 E Balboa
1514/1516/1518 E Balboa
1747 Plaza Del Sur
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:26 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: third story guidelines letter of support from neighbor
From: Mark becker
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:26:09 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: third story guidelines letter of support from neighbor
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Dear Council Members,
I own a cottage on Belvue Lane Balboa Peninsula.
It is of great concern that the new third story houses being built are not considerate of their neighbors. Result is the
neighbor's patios and kitchen windows have little or no light!
Please take action to see that this does not continue.
Thank you!
Susan Gessford
409 Belvue Lane
Balboa Peninsula Point
CHARLES B. CALDWELL
2715 BAYSHORE DRIVE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
November 15,2020
Mayor Will O'Neill and Members of the City Council
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 9260
RECEIVED
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Re: 11/24/20 City Council Public Hearing to Consider Modification of Residential
Design Standards Code and LCP Amendments (3 -Story Home Standards)
Dear Mayor O'Neill and Members of the City Council:
WE are residents of the Bayshores community in the City of Newport Beach.
WE are writing to support your Planning Commission's recommendation to
modify the City's residential design standards to restrict the bulk and size of 3 -
story homes.
In our community of 249 homes/lots, 144 of our homeowners --considerably
above an absolute majority --recently signed a Petition directed to our own Board
of Directors asking the Board to amend the Bayshores Architectural Design
Guidelines to outright prohibit 3 -story homes. Given that a number of our
homeowners could not be reached or declined to participate in a petition drive,
it's clear that a very strong consensus exists to oppose 3 -story construction (not
open roof decks, just enclosed/covered living space).
Three-story homes result in overbuilding on small lots, unsightly massing, loss of
privacy to neighbors, loss of light and air, and boxy and hodgepodge
design. The person building a 3, -story home may maximize his/her own property
value (upon sale), but this is done at the expense of all of the neighbors, who
have to live with unsightly boxes towering over them.
Neigborhoods with CC&Rs (including Bayshores) have it in their power to change
their residential design standards to protect their interests. But many other
neighborhoods --Balboa Island, CDM Village, etc. --must look to the City to protect
them. We believe the revised standards approved by your Planning Commission
are an improvement and we urge you to approve them.
Since ely,
L
Charles B. Caldwell
Mayor Will O'Neill and Members of the City Council RECEIVED
City of Newport Beach 2020 Noll 19 AM 10: 00
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 9260 OFFICE OF
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Re: 11/24/20 City Council Public Hearing to Consider Modification 41ii6eetitial
Design Standards Code and LCP Amendments (3-Story Home Standards)
Dear Mayor O'Neill and Members of the City Council:
I/Vie a residents of the Bayshores community in the City of Newport Beach.
I/vimra a writing to support your Planning Commission's recommendation to
modify the City's residential design standards to restrict the bulk and size of 3 -
story homes.
In our community of 249 homes/lots, 144 of our homeowners --considerably
above an absolute majority --recently signed a Petition directed to our own Board
of Directors asking the Board to amend the Bayshores Architectural Design
Guidelines to outright prohibit 3 -story homes. Given that a number of our
homeowners could not be reached or declined to participate in a petition drive,
it's clear that a very strong consensus exists to oppose 3 -story construction (not
open roof decks, just enclosed/covered living space).
Three-story homes result in overbuilding on small lots, unsightly massing, loss of
privacy to neighbors, loss of light and air, and boxy and hodgepodge design.
The person building a 3 -story home may maximize his/her own property value
(upon sale), but this is done at the expense of all of the neighbors, who have to
live with unsightly boxes towering over them.
Neigborhoods with CC&Rs (including Bayshores) have it in their power to change
their residential design standards to protect their interests. But many other
neighborhoods --Balboa Island, CDM Village, etc. --must look to the City to protect
them. We believe the revised standards approved by your Planning Commission
are an improvement and we urge you to approve them.
Sincerely,
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:55 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Third Story Massing
-----Original Message -----
From: Edward Black <edwcblack@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 1:55 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Third Story Massing
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Honorable Council members,
Please enact these minor third story step backs to preserve the character and livability of our city.
Sincerely,
Edward Black
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:25 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: 3 story buildings on Balboa Island
-----Original Message -----
From: Susan Soule <hsoule@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:19 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: 3 story buildings on Balboa Island
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Please vote against building 3 stories on Balboa Island. This island was not designed for it number 1. It also blocks the
view and is horrendous looking. Balboa was meant to be an enchanting place not a place for monster mansions. If. They
need the square footage so desperately they can put in a basement. Q
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:33 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Design Standards Amendment
From: Dannie Hofmann <saxman_dan@earthlink.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:32 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Design Standards Amendment
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To Whom it may Concern,
We live at 2130 Miramar Dr, 92661 and support the Residential Design Standards Amendment that limits third story
masses in our neighborhood. Please vote accordingly.
Thank you,
Dannie Hofmann & Paula Gabriel
2130 Miramar Dr., 92661
Tel. 949 673 3669
Dannic Hofmann
www.danniehofmann.com
www.redshiftmusicworks.com
www.reverbnation/danniehofmann
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:51 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Third Story massing
From: Cathy Kinney
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:50:15 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Third Story massing
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Good afternoon,
As a longtime resident of Peninsula Point I urge you to approve the amendments to the third story
guidelines. As each cute little beach house is torn down another huge lot line to lot line home is
built, creating more and more mass in our small neighborhood. Amending the policy to keep the
third story structures in the middle of the home would help to mitigate this massing and maintain the
charm of our neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration,
Cathy Kinney
Belvue Lane
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Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:48 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Item 16, Residential Design Standards
From: Nancy Byrnes
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 2:48:06 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Item 16, Residential Design Standards
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Dear City Council Members,
As a Peninsula Point Neighbor, I urge you to approve the amendments to the third story guidelines. This will help to
mitigate the effects felt in our neighborhood due to third story massing. I moved here because of the quaint feel of the
houses here, but it is slowly being overtaken by three story houses with no yards. Your action on this item, Residential
Design Standards, will definitely help in future building.
Thank you,
Nancy Byrnes and Bert Paul
2112 Seville Ave.
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:23 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Design Amendments
From: Jack Takemoto <samuraiJack@att.net>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:22 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Design Amendments
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Dear Mayor O'Neil and City Council Members,
I support the Residential Design amendments that will be discussed at the City Council
meeting tomorrow.
Thank you for your consideration of my support of the amendments.
Jack Takemoto
404 Columbia, Newport Beach
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:51 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Design Ammendment
-----Original Message -----
From: Laurie Layton <laurielayton@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:51 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Design Ammendment
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I support this ammendment and respectfully request the council close the loopholes allowing unsightly 3rd stories. They
dwarf and impact surrounding homes and neighborhoods in a negative way.
Thank you,
Laurie Layton
304 Anade Ave.
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:47 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Supporting Residential Design ammendments
From: Brandy Valdez <villava ldez@icloud.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:08 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Supporting Residential Design ammendments
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We wanted to write this email in regards to the third story masses. This hits really close to home as we have a new build
going on in front of us and across the street from us, and both three story builds. Both will impact or view and over all
look of our neighborhood! We support the Residential Design Amendments.
Brandy Valdez
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www.bcandy.com
facebook.com/b.candy.oc
@bcandy_oc #bcandy
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Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:47 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Supporting Residential Amendments
-----Original Message -----
From: Crystal Sechrist <crystalocean1023@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 3:41 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Supporting Residential Amendments
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Dear Mayor O'Neill & City Council Members;
I'd like to support amending the Residential Amendments that are being discussed at the City Council meeting
tomorrow.
The conformity of our City is extremely important to our future as a successful and beautiful beach city. Keeping our
standards high will benefit the success of our unique Coastline neighborhoods.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Crystal & The Sechrist Family
806 E Oceanfront
(949)933-4009
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Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:59 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW:
From: Roberta Schmidt
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 4:58:39 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject:
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Dear City Council Members,
As a Peninsula Point Neighbor, I urge you to approve the amendments to the
third story guidelines. These amendments will keep the traditional character
of the Peninsula area in tact and will help alleviate the overbuilding of 2 and
three story buildings our neighborhood due to third story massing. I have lived
here for more than 47 years and the massive 3 story homes without any yards
is making the residential area look like a business district.
Your action on this item, Residential Design Standards, will definitely help set
proper standards for future home building.
Thank you,
Roberta Schmidt
1805 E. Balboa Blvd.
Newport Beach 92661
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Item No. 16
Subject: FW: 3rd story amendment
From: Elaine Linhoff <elinhoff555@gmail.com>
Date: November 23, 2020 at 4:41:36 PM PST
To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: 3rd story amendment
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Dear Mayor 0 Neill and members of the City Council.
(As a nonagenarian, I am not too swift with electronics, so please forward thus to the rest of the Council
members,)
Several years ago I served on Newport Beach But;ding Standards Committee. The committee consisted
of architects, developers and ordinary citizens. We developed a formula that preserved the beach
cottage atmosphere while allowing for variations in design. This worked for many years.
Then a few years ago (as I was told by Diane Dixon), the rules were re -interpreted. All of a sudden we
are getting three-story houses being built on 30 foot
lots. The Peninsula Point is beginning to
look like a housing tract where all the new houses are three stories, white, with a balcony on the second
floor and a roof deck on top. And only a tiny paved outdoor living space in front.
The unlucky neighbors nest door get their light and air cut off.
Please approve these amendments concerning three- story houses.
Elaine Linhoff
1760 E. Ocean Blvd.
Newport Beach CA 92661
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Item No. 16
Subject: FW: Balboa Island : Dennis Bress asking you to support the Proposed amendments to
Residential Design Standards as it pertains to Third Story Massing
From: Dennis Bress <dennis@ieei.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 6:18 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Balboa Island : Dennis Bress asking you to support the Proposed amendments to Residential Design Standards
as it pertains to Third Story Massing
Hello Council Members, hope you are well and safe,
Nov 23, 2020
Dear City Council,
I am emailing you to ask that you to support the Proposed amendments to Residential Design Standards as it
pertains to Third Story Massing for tomorrows City Council Meeting.
Our community has the right for responsible development and by allowing third story massing, when it was
never the intent in the first place, it is "a wrong" that needs to be made "a right." All organizations on Balboa
Island, as well as the majority of the residents are support fixing the 2010 code.
As a home owner on Balboa Island I am asking for your support on this change to NOT allow for Third Story
Massing.
Thank you.
Keep up the good work and be safe.
And have a Happy and Safe / Thanksgiving.
All the best.
Dennis Bress
110 Agate Avenue
Newport Beach, Ca. 92662 USA
Cell 714-878-1276
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Item No. 16
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 5:11 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Agenda item 16 -Residential Design Standards
From: Tim Collins
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As a resident of the Balboa Peninsula, I support the approval and adoption of the proposed agenda item.
I have previously participated in the Planning Commission hearings and the staff development of the proposed
standards.
Third story massing has adversely impacted our neighborhood and affected the character of our beach properties. Most
detrimental is the take away of sun and wind patterns and general destruction of the privacy of our historical residential
cottage scale.
The Planning Commission has done a good job in crafting a compromise by eliminating covered patios within the first 15
feet of the rear and front setbacks while counting all covered areas as square footage on new development and
remodels.
We strongly urge your support for the amendment PA 2019-070.
Thank you for your consideration.
Timothy C. Collins
412 Belvue Lane
Newport Beach, Ca. 92661
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Subject: FW: 3rd story Massing
From: John Rogers
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As a 20 year Peninsula Point Neighbor, we urge you to approve the amendments to the third story
guidelines. This will help to mitigate the effects felt in our neighborhood due to third story massing.
Thank you. John Rogers
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Subject: FW: Support for residential amendments
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I'm reaching out to show my support for amending the residential amendments that are on tomorrows city
council meeting agenda.
Thank you for your time, Tyler Cornwell
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Greetings,
As a property owner on Balboa Island, I would like to say - we are against 3rd story massing. It is not too late to stop the
destruction of the quaint appearance of our island.
No one is going to tear down their monsters - I know - but we can stop this now.
Even my college aged son wants to run for city council on a "Save Newport" platform.
We all agree that on the island, we could conserve the front part of the quaint cottages and then build up in the back.
A few homes have successfully done this and they are beautiful.
Thanks for listening.
Gwen Cruttenden
301 Apolena Ave
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Subject: FW: Third Story Appovals -just say no
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Hello - I am writing as a homeowner in the city of Newport Beach to request the amendment to allow structures to build
to three stories NOT be approved. The impact from the unit next to me which has been allowed to rise to three stories
has been detrimental to my way of life - cutting out the sun and sky. Please do not continue to allow this
Thank you
Polly Tracy
949.795.5543
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Subject: FW: Massing
From: fullfender32@aol.com <fullfender32@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 6:06 PM
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Council Members:
As President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association I am writing in support of Massing that is on your
agenda. This subject has been a discussion point of several of our Board Meeting and all Associates and Board of
Directors support the changes as described in the Staff Report. We appreciated you support and voting YES tomorrow
evening.
Sincerely,
Terry Janssen
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I support the amendments to constrain three flour construction
Thank you
Richard Gregory
1300 West Bay
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I am in support of this. Please vote yes. Stop these big oversized 3 story mansions being built next to these 1 and 2
story quaint homes that our a part of these small towns.
Susan Soule'
Balboa Island
hsoule@msn.com
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From: Marilyn Anderson <mlandersonl@me.com>
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I am a property owner on Little Balboa Island and ask that you VOTE YES on Item #16 on Residential Design Standards
Amendments as it relates to third stories being built on our Island and their detrimental impact.
Thank you.
Marilyn and Fred Anderson
227 East Bayfront
Balboa Island, California 92662
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Subject: FW: Update 3rd story massing
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Edit: To be more specific - please vote Yes on Residential amendment
Greetings,
>> As a property owner on Balboa Island, I would like to say - we are against 3rd story massing. It is not too late to stop
the destruction of the quaint appearance of our island.
>> No one is going to tear down their monsters - I know - but we can stop this now.
>> Even my college aged son wants to run for city council on a "Save Newport" platform.
>> We all agree that on the island, we could conserve the front part of the quaint cottages and then build up in the back.
>> A few homes have successfully done this and they are beautiful.
>> Thanks for listening.
>> Gwen Cruttenden
>> 301 Apolena Ave
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Subject: FW: Residential Design Amendments 11/24/20
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From: Erin Walsh <erinwalshmoloney@gmail.com>
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Council,
I respectfully ask that you to put a stop to the 3rd story massing happening on Balboa Island. The mega mansions going
up are destroying the relaxing cottage neighborhood that we have had here since the early 1900's.
You were voted into your seat as the voice of the residents. Please do not betray this town by continuing to allow
building and developments that are heavy handed and that are destroying our island culture.
Sincerely,
Erin Walsh -Moloney
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Subject: FW: Vote tonight
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Please support constituents wishes by voting YES to limit the massing of homes built on Balboa Island and other village
neighborhoods. Thank you.
Claudia D. Roxburgh, 212 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island.
Claudia Roxburgh
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VOTE YES ON THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AMENDMENTS!
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Subject: FW: Residential design amendment to prevent unsightly third -floor massing.
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Honorable Mayor and city council members,
Please vote in favor of the residential design amendment designed to prevent unsightly third -floor massing.
Thank you,
Lee Fellinge Balboa Island
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Subject: FW: Massive home structures
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Please do not let vote to approve the massive structures being built on the small lots in the beach areas of our city. It
totally changes the feeling of community.
Terry Aune Callahan
118 Crystal Ave
Balboa Island, CA 92662
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From: Gregory Cox <GCox@pacificsymphony.org>
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Dear members of the City Council,
I SAY NO TO THE CURRENT LOOPHOLE AND ASK YOU TO
VOTE YES ON THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AMENDMENTS!
Best,
Gregory
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Members of the Newport Beach City Council,
Please vote yes on the Residential Design Standards Code Amendments (PA2019-070).
Thank you.
Bob Callahan
118 Crystal Avenue
Little Balboa Island
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Please vote YES on the residential design amendments to control 3rd story build outs.
Best wishes,
John Davies
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Balboa Island, Ca 92662
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Please vote YES on the Residential Design amendment.
Most Newport Beach citizens recognize how easily a full or looks full 3rd story can be added. And we don't like it.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Jo Carol Hunter
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You have our support on voting YES to the Residential Design Amendment.
Thank you. We're tired of losing the charm of our community.
Philomena M. Mark
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Subject: FW: Newport Beach -Peninsula Point third story massing.
From: adrienne matros
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Dear City Council,
As a Peninsula Point Neighbor for over 25 years, we urge you to approve the amendments to the third story guidelines.
This will help mitigate the effects felt in our neighborhood due to third story massing.
Thank you for your time on this very important issue.
Rick and Adrienne Matros
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Dear City Council members,
Please vote YES on the code amendment.
We fully support it and hope you do as well.
Best wishes to you and yours,
Rich and Titima Bonkosky
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Please vote yes on the pending amendment to residential design criteria. The extensive 3rd floor improvements have
exceeded the letter and spirit of the 2010 designs criteria for 3rd floor spaces. Decks are fine, even with covered
elevator landings and stairs, small bathrooms but not full blown living spaces as the CNB planning department has
apparently approved.
Rich Kredel
116 Opal Av.
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Council,
Please vote YES and pass the residential amendment requiring step back on new Balboa Island 3 story homes that dwarf
our older homes.
The 3 story walls that are built next to our older smaller homes blocks available sunlight in some of our rooms and
requires more electricity use to light the dark rooms.
Again, please vote YES on the residential amendment.
Respectfully,
Bill Manning
216 Ruby Ave.
Balboa Island, CA 92662
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Subject: FW: Close the loophole!
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To the members of the city Council in regards to the residential loophole that has overtaken our charming island.
I beg you to vote YES and close that loophole.
I just looked at the Abrams piece that came in the mail listing all of the houses that are for sale or are selling. I honestly
didn't think it looked like the Island I have lived on since the 60s. Everything was big square. Houses taking up land and
air. I just hate it! Please do something about this before it is totally too late it's already late! I'm counting on you!
Mary C. Ker
Coral Avenue
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On City Council Agenda Item #16 Residential Design Standards Amendments, I urge you to vote yes.
I am a small cottage owner on Balboa Island and urge a YES vote.
Thank you.
Michele Lovenduski
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VOTE YES on the Residential Amendments, when you pass laws with a defined purpose for the common good, you gotta
think through the loopholes first, as the developers are going find the holes. Some parts of the charming island are
looking ridiculous.
Pat Makris
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Please vote yes on residential design amendment
Charyl Butterworth
114 Pearl Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662
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Dear Council Members, my apologies, I am unable to attend the City Council hearing today, but I
have reviewed the revisions to the standards developed 10 years ago and have comments.
1. The standards were vetted very thoroughly 10 years ago, why do we keep revisiting them?
2. The height of the third level decks and enclosed areas have no impact to the pedestrians on
the streets below
3. The downzoning of the 30'and 25' wide lots, by limiting their covered third floor area will not
reduce the density at the ground level.
4. The 30' and 25' lots need every opportunity to create as much livable enclosed space as is
possible
5. Tall shed roofs from the second floors can have the same impact up to the 29' height limit
6. The calculation of the Gross Floor area should not be altered.
I believe the changes will have very little impact to the street scape with the exception to the
homeowners that have these smaller lots. Land values in Newport Beach are such that every inch of
enclosed space is a benefit to the residents that own these lots.
Please vote NO to the revisions suggested by staff.
Thank you
Brion
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Subject: FW: Protect Our Neighborhoods
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Dear Councilman,
Please vote yes on the residential design standards amendments.
We are
residents on Little Balboa Island and very concerned about the negative effect current the 2010 code revisions are
having on our residential community.
Unfortunately, developers found loopholes allowing them to build slab -sided boxes that overwhelm our neighborhoods
and depress property values.
Thanks,
Fred D Anderson
227 East Bayfront
Balboa Island, Ca 92662
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Received After Agenda Printed
November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:59 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AMENDMENTS
From: Barclay Gilpin <Barclay.Gilpin@csulb.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:37 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AMENDMENTS
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Please vote YES on the residential design standards amendments.
On our streets of Topaz and Collins we are being surrounded by these large ugly houses.
Thank you, Charles and Marcia Gilpin
Received After Agenda Printed
November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 3:37 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Amendments
-----Original Message -----
From: Mary Dirk <mdirk@troygroup.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 2:56 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Amendments
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Vote Yes on the Residential Design Amendments.
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Received After Agenda Printed
November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:55 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Design Amendments
-----Original Message -----
From: Barbara Devine <bdevine551@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:54 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Design Amendments
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Please vote yes on the proposed Residential Design Amendments to conform to the 2010 residential design regulations
to their original intent .
Barbara Devine
Balboa Island
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:13 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: No 3rd story!!!!!
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From: kewhite546@gmail.com <kewhite546@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 5:49 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: No 3rd story!!!!!
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:14 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Vote tonite
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From: lou meylan <loumeylan@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 5:59 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Vote tonite
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Please vote yes on the residential code corrections tonite I am the owner of 317 Onyx on Balboa Island. These 3 story
buildings really devalue our one story homes.
C L Meylan
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:14 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Residential Design Ammendments
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From: Jennifer Samuel <jasamuel@me.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 6:15 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Residential Design Ammendments
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VOTING YES ON THE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AMENDMENTS.
JENNI SAMUEL
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November 24, 2020
Item No. 16
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:14 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Newport Island LCP Amendment
From: Bud Reveley <budreveley@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 6:57 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Newport Island LCP Amendment
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From: Bud Reveley <budrevelev@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 6:55 PM
Subject: Newport Island LCP Amendment
To: planningcommissioners@newportbeachca.gov<planningcommissioners@newportbeachca.gov>
CC: Chris Harano <chrisharano@gmail.com>, Larry Leifer <lawrelei@gmail.com>, Markof, Mark & Melissa
<mnk218@vahoo.com>, Scott McFetters <smcfetters@outlook.com>
The function of the Planning Division is to promote and enhance the well-being of residents, visitors, property owners, and
businesses of the City of Newport Beach. The division accomplishes its mission through programs that encourage high
quality development as well as maintenance and revitalization of existing neighborhoods.
The above wording of the official mission of Newport Planning Division gives me hope that we can successfully conclude
all our efforts to enhance the well being of our residents as well as maintain and revitalize our neighborhood.
Surely you must be aware -of our resistance to the changes to our quiet enjoyment that has been forced on us by the rapid
increase in STR's on our island. In just two years their number grew from 3 to 19. That's a huge percentage for a
secluded and private community such as ours. This happened with no notice and no study of environmental impacts on
our community.
For the last few months after numerous meetings we and the Council have agreed to the terms and conditions you see
before you. We pray that you will agree as well to the conditions put forward by these amendments.
You may expect disagreements from various vested commercial interests. Many of those contesting us are not residents
and are corporations who look out for their balance sheets and not families who live here and love our homes.
It's time for you to stand with us and protect our precious Newport Island. Thank you for understanding
Bud Reveley