HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190926_ZA_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 09/26/2019
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inconsistency with the intent of the RM coastal land use plan designation and zoning district; 4) shared concerns
with sea level rise; and 5) questioned access to the public boardwalk in front of properties.
Charles Klobe stated he had no concerns with the project now, but if single-family homes are to be constructed
on lots in the future, he would oppose a project at that time due to the reduction in density in the RM zone.
Sharon Grimes stated as a resident and relator on Lido Isle, she supports the project.
Shawna Schaffner responded to comments, including that she agreed that a Class 1 CEQA exemption is more
appropriate, and that the project has been designed to respond and adapt to sea level rise.
The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and clarified for the record that no protective devices exist
and will not be needed (or allowed) in the future. As such, the project is consistent with Implementation Plan
Section 21.30.025. He agreed that a Class 1 (exiting Facilities) and a Class 3 (New Construction) exemption
were more appropriate for this project. The Zoning Administrator found the project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 5 Annual Review of the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church Development Agreement
No. 10 (PA2009-137)
Site Location: 798 Dover Drive Council District 3
Patrick Achis, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the item is for an annual
review of Development Agreement No. 10 for Newport Harbor Lutheran Church. The Development Agreement
was executed in 1997 and vested development rights for the expansion of Church facilities, addressed parking
for the Church, and required the conveyance of park land to the City. To date, the terms and conditions of the
Development Agreement have been implemented and/or accomplished except for the planned expansion of
the Church. On July 13, 2011, the City authorized the temporary placement of modular classrooms. The Church
has expressed interest in pursuing action in the near future to make the three existing temporary modular
classrooms permanent and to convert an existing office space into additional classrooms, though the City has
not yet received an associated application submittal. No planning applications have been submitted and no
building construction has been completed since the last Development Agreement review in 2014. After
reviewing the Annual Report and applicable documents, staff believes that the Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church continues to comply in good faith with terms and conditions of Development Agreement No. 10.
Bob Fernandez, on behalf of the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, stated that he had reviewed the staff report
and he agrees with the recommendation.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment,
the public hearing was closed.
Action: The Zoning Administrator found Newport Harbor Lutheran Church in good faith compliance
with Development Agreement No. 10
ITEM NO. 6 Jaguar Landrover Auto Center Comprehensive Sign Program No. CS2019-007and
Modification Permit No. MD2019-004 (PA2019-118)
Site Location: Council District 5
Patrick Achis, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request is to update an
existing comprehensive sign program for a recently remodeled building occupied by an automotive dealership.
Included in the request is a modification permit to allow an increase in overall sign area. If approved, this
Comprehensive Sign Program and Modification Permit would supersede the existing comprehensive sign
program and staff approval related to existing signage. Given the width of the building façade at 165 feet and