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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES
100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH
CORONA DEL MAR CONFERENCE ROOM (BAY E-1ST FLOOR)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
REGULAR MEETING – 3:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
Staff Present: Rosalinh Ung, Zoning Administrator
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
David S. Lee, Assistant Planner
Joselyn Perez, Planning Technician
Liane Schuller, Planning Consultan
II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2019
Action: Approved
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 Pleasantville Road Partners, LLC Residential Condominiums Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2019-022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2019-007 (PA2019-071)
Site Location: 319 Jasmine Avenue Council District 6
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a tentative
parcel map for two-unit condominium purposes. A duplex has been demolished and a new duplex is currently
under construction. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow
each unit to be sold individually. The Tentative Parcel Map also requires the approval of a Coastal Development
Permit pursuant to Title 21 Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan in the Municipal Code.
Applicant Nanci Glass of Nicholson Company, stated that she had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees
with all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, referenced a
typographical error in the resolution. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to comment, the public
hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 3 Jack’s Surfboards/Jack’s Girls Outdoor Sales Limited Term Permit No. XP2019-008
(PA2019-125)
Site Location: 2727 Newport Boulevard, Suite 101 Council District 1
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a Limited
Term Permit for a period of 12 months to allow outdoor sales of store merchandise within three parking spaces
of the on-site parking lot in front of the Jack’s Surfboards/Jack’s Girls location. Outdoor sales may take place
on various dates requested by the applicant, up to nine times throughout the 12-month period beginning with
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the date of the first sale requested in August 2019. Each sale would last up to four consecutive days. The
property is within the Coastal Zone, however, these temporary events authorized by a Limited Term Permit are
exempt from the requirement of a Coastal Development Permit pursuant to Section 21.52.035 D. (Special and
Temporary Events) of the Municipal Code.
Applicant/owner Jamal Abdelmuti, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all of the
required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, questioned as to
whether this is the correct process for this type of use. Seeing that no one else from the public wished to
comment, the public hearing was closed.
Staff explained that the Limited Term Permit process is the correct process that is intended for special amenities
for a limited amount of time outside the usual operation but in conjunction with the existing retail operation. A
Special Event Permit would not allow reoccurring sales throughout a year. Ms. Whelan confirmed there is no
restriction on the number of Limited Term Permits allowed and this type of permit is required to go through the
public hearing process.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 4 Fluter-Collins Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-023 (PA2019-097)
Site Location: 2104 East Ocean Front Council District 1
Liane Schuller, Planning Consultant, provided a brief project description stating that the project site is located
in the R-1 zone and is currently developed with a single-family residence and garage. The applicant is
requesting to demolish the existing residence and construct a new approximately 3,600-square-foot single-
family residence with an attached three-car garage. A coastal development permit is required because the
property is located in the coastal zone. The project complies with all development standards. Public coastal
access is provided and will continue to be provided by street ends throughout the neighborhood. There is no
intensification of use that creates increased demand for access or recreation opportunities. Ms. Schuller added
additional language to the resolution to clarify the proposed California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
Applicant Ryan McDaniel of Brandon Architects, on behalf of the owner, stated that they had reviewed the draft
resolution and agree with all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, commented on
the two existing Palm trees oceanward of the project site that should be removed. Seeing that no one else from
the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed.
Staff explained the City is currently in discussions with the Coastal Commission regarding the status of such
landscape improvements. Condition No. 25 has been included in the resolution requiring the property owner’s
cooperation in removing unpermitted development if deemed appropriate in the future.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 5 Steckler Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-032 (PA2019-119)
Site Location: 132 South Bay Front Council District 5
David S. Lee, Assistant Planner, 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 single-family
residence and attached garage. Mr. Lee described the project zoning and stated that it complies with all
development standards. No modification to the existing City-owned bulkhead is proposed with this project, and
the project does not affect public views or access of the bay. Mr. Lee added additional language to the resolution
to clarify the proposed California Environmental Quality Act exemption