HomeMy WebLinkAboutSupport Foshiem September 5, 2019
VIA ELECTRONIC DELIVERY:
citycouncil@newportbeachca.gov
City of Newport Beach
Honorable Mayor and Council members
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Subject: Reed Residence Variance VA2019-002
Dear Mayor Dixon and Council members:
Until recently my wife and I lived immediately next door to the Reeds at 1101 Kings Rd. We
now own a house just down the street from them (1501 Kings Rd). I am in full support of the
approved height variance. The gully that is located between the two homes is incredibly steep.
There are already variances for the two residences because of the gully.
As pointed out at Planning Commission, the portions of the home that exceed the height limit
will not cause a visual impact for the homes located across Kings Road or in the greater
community. These areas will not even be visible from Kings Road or from across the street.
However, these over height areas would visible from my residence and it's my opinion that the
Reeds have done a good job to minimize the massing in this area. They have utilized additional
setbacks at the upper level, down pitched the roof planes, minimized the development on the
eastern side of the property, and created several patio areas which provide relief from a large
structure.
The Planning Commission made the right decision to approve a height variance for the
residence and it should be upheld at City Council. The new residence will be in character with
the other homes in the community. The property is one of the biggest lots in the Newport
Heights-Cliff Haven community and the home could be substantially larger than what they are
proposing.
Sincerely,
Jon and Penny Foshiem
1501 Kings Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660
c. Jaime Murillo, Planner