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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 05/30/2019
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The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing.
One member of the public, Howard Hull of 2106 East Balboa Boulevard, stated that he was concerned about
the construction of a large basement. The Zoning Administrator asked Mr. Hull if he was concerned with the
design of the extension of the seawall that might interfere with the natural shoreline process or that it simply
would not protect his property. Mr. Hull replied he was concerned that the Coastal Commission may require
mitigation for the loss of public access.
Another member of the public, David Cline of 2102 East Balboa Boulevard, stated that he did not know of the
project until the notice of public hearing. He stated there were no story poles for this project. He stated that the
proposed development has a smaller front setback than the surrounding properties. Mr. Cline confirmed the
size of the project with staff and his concerns regarding the duration of time for construction. He stated that the
seawall is in good condition and that the project’s additional height may weaken the existing seawall and
neighboring property seawalls. Mr. Kline stated that he concurred with the letter submitted by the 2106 East
Balboa Boulevard property owner. The Zoning Administrator asked Mr. Kline if he believed that the project
could impact public views. Mr. Kline stated that view corridors for the public may be impacted, but he could not
answer the question without further study.
The Zoning Administrator stated that the seawall extension is necessary to protect the development from
coastal hazards over the economic life of the development and is based upon the best available science.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.
The Zoning Administrator confirmed with staff that the application and hearing was properly noticed. The project
conforms to all setbacks. The subterranean basement is not included in the calculation of floor area limit and
concluded that the finished floor elevation of the first floor of the structure is 11.00 NAVD88, which would protect
the structure in the event that the adjacent properties flooded.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 5 Martin Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-008 (PA2019-039)
Site Location: 18 Balboa Coves Council District 6
Patrick Achis, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a coastal
development permit to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new three-story, 5,373-
square-foot, single-family residence, including three-car garage parking. The proposed project complies with
all development standards both in the Zoning Code and Implementation Plan. The subject site is located
between the nearest public road and sea; however, its location inside the existing gated community of Balboa
Coves does not provide nor inhibit public coastal access opportunities. Public comment was received by Mr.
Jim Mosher, a member of the public, regarding the project’s consistency with the Local Coastal Program’s
density range and a formatting error in the staff report. Staff confirmed the project does not involve a change
in density as the proposal replaces an existing single-family residence with a new single-family residence and
that the scrivener’s error would be addressed.
Applicant Brad Smith of Bradford Smith Architect, 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