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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 02/13/2020
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Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 8 Wells Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-047 (PA2019-174)
Site Location: 1140 West Bay Avenue Council District 1
Patrick Achis, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the project site is a bay
front property at the northeast corner of West Bay Avenue and 12th Street on the Balboa Peninsula. The
Applicant requests approval of a coastal development permit to demolish an existing single-family residence
and construct a new single-family residence and attached garage. The proposed development is consistent
with the Zoning and General Plan designations on the property. The proposed design complies with all
applicable development standards, including the standards and approval requirements of the City’s Local
Coastal Program.
Mr. Achis stated a public comment letter was received from Jim Mosher about treating the tempered glass
railing on the third floor to minimize bird strikes. Staff explained that this could be a consideration for the
Applicant; however, it is not required by the City’s adopted Implementation Plan.
The Zoning Administrator asked staff to clarify agency permit jurisdiction for the bulkhead proposal.
Staff replied the requested bulkhead modifications require a coastal development permit from the California
Coastal Commission due to permit jurisdiction.
Applicant Brad Smith, Architect, 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. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment,
the public hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 9 SoCal Cycleboats Boat Rental Limited Term Permit No. XP2019-010 and Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2019-059 (PA2019-236)
Site Location: 2406 Newport Boulevard and 2000 West Balboa Boulevard
Council District 1
Patrick Achis, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a limited
term permit and associated coastal development permit to allow the temporary operation of a cycleboat
business to utilize off-site parking for one year. The proposal complies with all Mixed-Use Water (MU-W2)
related designations. No construction or physical alterations to the site are proposed. The off-site parking
location at 2000 West Balboa Boulevard will maintain a surplus of five parking spaces designated for the
cycleboat operation for the entirety of the limited duration. Public parking availability for coastal access will not
be affected by project implementation. Included conditions of approval ensure the proposed use and the
existing restaurant at 2406 Newport Boulevard will be compatible and remain separate operations.
Applicant Michael Kapusta, of SoCal Cycleboats, 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, representing a boat storage business directly across the Harbor, stated concerns
regarding the maneuverability of the boat in this narrower channel area.
Mr. Kapusta replied that an experienced captain would drive the Cycleboat at all times and as such, traffic
conflict is not anticipated.