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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190829_ZA_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 08/29/2019 Page 2 of 3 In response to public comments, the Zoning Administrator clarified the request will convert the existing take- out service to a full service restaurant and noted that the operational characteristics of the restaurant will change. Conditions of approval have been included to ensure the operation is regulated to limit negative impacts. The Zoning Administrator further clarified the noise standards within the mixed-use neighborhood in which the subject property is located and that conflicts with the conditions of approval are addressed by the Code Enforcement Division. Also, the City encourages recycling, but the Municipal Code does not currently condition a requirement for restaurants to recycle. Mr. Achis responded that the City has reviewed the original tenant improvement and found all mechanical equipment to be Code compliant. A case filed with the Code Enforcement Division, relating to the exhaust concern, was deferred to the Air Quality Management District, who observed no violations. Mr. Achis amended Condition of Approval No. 4 to explicitly name the square footage of the net public area and Condition of Approval No. 6 to remove the word “incidental.” Action: Approved ITEM NO. 3 Fluter Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-034 (PA2019-140) Site Location: 1808 and 1808 1/2 West Ocean Front Council District 1 Liane Schuller, Planning Consultant, provided a brief project description stating that the project site is an oceanfront lot located in the multiple-unit residential zone. The property is currently developed with an existing residential duplex and the applicant is requesting approval to demolish the existing improvements and construct a new single-family residence and attached two-car garage. A coastal development permit is required because the site is located within the coastal zone. The project complies with all applicable development standards, including the standards and approval requirements of the City’s Local Coastal Program. The applicant submitted minor plan revisions, modestly increasing the size of the garage and second floor of the structure. The architectural massing as shown on the original plans is not affected by the revisions. The architect summarized and identified the changes made to the original submitted plans. A copy of the original and revised floor plan has also been posted to the City’s web page. Correspondence was received from a member of the public, Mr. Jim Mosher, who commented on the development density and development standards inconsistencies. Ms. Schuller noted that the City’s application of density standards remains unchanged, and a single-family residence is allowed in the RM zone. All numbers pertaining to the project’s square footage had been reviewed and corrected, and a revised table was provided by staff summarizing project compliance with the standards. Staff recommends approval of the application, subject to the findings and recommended conditions of approval set forth in the draft Resolution, which has been revised to reflect staff response to the questions raised in Mr. Mosher’s letter. Applicant Bill Guidero, on behalf of the property owner, 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, Mr. Charles Klobe commented that he had attended the City’s workshop on residential guidelines, and believes that all single-family residences should be held to R-1 standards. A second member of the public, Mr. Mosher, reiterated his opinion that single-family residences in the RM zone are not consistent with the City’s Local Coastal Program. He also expressed concerns about how square-footage is shown and reviewed as to accuracy. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 08/29/2019 Page 3 of 3 The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing. Zoning Administrator Ung explained and reiterated that single-family development projects are allowed in the RM Zone and will be subject to RM standards until such time as the City Council approves different development standards. Action: Approved V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. VI. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on August 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City’s website on August 23, 2019, at 2:30 p.m.