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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190926_MinutesPage 1 of 6 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH CORONA DEL MAR CONFERENCE ROOM (BAY E-1ST FLOOR) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. Staff Present: James Campbell, Zoning Administrator Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner Patrick Achis, Planning Technician II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 Action: Approved IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 2 Guo Residential Condominiums Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-027 and Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2019-009 (PA2019-096) Site Location: 515 36th Street Council District 1 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating the request is for a coastal development permit and tentative parcel map for two -unit condominium purposes. The demolition of a single-family dwelling and the construction of a new duplex has already received a coastal development permit and building permits. The current application is would divide the duplex units into condominiums for individual sale. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) requiremetns are proposed. The Tentative Parcel Map also requires the approval of a coastal development permit pursuant to Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) in the Newport Beach Municpal Code. Architect Scott Hudgins, 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. Jim Mosher, asked why the tentative parcel map requires a coastal development permit and why it was not required to go with the coastal development permit request for the construction of the new duplex. Seeing no other people wishing to speak, the Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing. In response to the comment made, the Zoning Administrator explained that development within the coastal zone is defined in the Coastal Act and subdivisions are defined as development requiring a coastal development permit. The Zoning Administrator also remarked that tentative parcel map for condominiums within this urbanized existing residential area with conforming density to the General Plan and neighborhood and does not pose any impacts to coastal resources. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 09/26/2019 Page 2 of 6 The Zoning Administrator made minor changes to the language in the Facts in Support of Findings A.2. and A.3 of the Resolution. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 3 Stupin Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-033 (PA2019-100) Site Location: 3312-3318, 3322, 3324 Via Lido Council District 1 Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the project had been previously scheduled for an earlier date, but was rescheduled for today’s meeting in order to provide sufficient noticing. Ms. Westmoreland provided a project overview including background on past approvals for the subject site. An additional street parking space will be provided as part of the project. The Implementation Plan allows the development of a single-family residence, and there is no minimum density identified by the General Plan, Implementation Plan, or Zoning Code. If the Coastal Land Use Plan density range were applied on a lot by lot basis instead of on a larger scale, the lot would never be able to achieve that density since the site is limited to three dwelling units which is a 15 du/ac limit. Staff stated that public comments on the project had been received. Staff read minor changes to the resolution into the public record in an effort to provide more clarity and disclose the possibility of additional hazards related to sea level rise. Staff stated that the bulkhead can be raised in the future if sea level rise is greater than identified in the coastal hazards report. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. David Mello, on behalf of Land Sea Homes, expressed concerns related to the height and compatibility of the proposed structure and how this area was not included into the Lido Villas Planned Community and associated guidelines. Applicant Anne Fox, on behalf of the owner, stated that she had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the required conditions. She stated that the house is intended to serve as their primary residence and the family’s home. She provided background on the subject site. Another member of the public, Nancy Scarborough, commented on the project expressing concerns regarding the use of RM zoning for a single-family residence and the reduction in density on the site. Charles Klobe expressed his concerns regarding development of single-family residences in the RM Zone and loss of housing units. Judy Cole commented on the project, stating that she lives next door to the project and is concerned about the use of RM height standards for a single-family residence as well as compatibility with neighboring buildings. She was concerned about the requirement to remove and reconstruct the existing docks in the bay. A member of the public, June, stated that she represents one of the owners in the Lido Villas homes across from the proposed project and that the proposed building would block their views. She expressed concerns regarding the size of the residence. Jim Mosher provided comments, stating that the review of the coastal development permit is based on the Coastal Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan. He described the history of the area. He expressed concerns about the construction of a single-family residence in the RM coastal zone instead of multiple units. He referenced the comment letter from the Coastal Commission. He stated that the single-family use is allowed but not by right in the zone and questioned the jurisdictional boundary. The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.