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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200213_ZA_MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 02/13/2020 Page 2 of 5 The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 4 BR Trust Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2020-001 (PA2020-001) Site Location: 4700 Surrey Drive Council District 6 Liane Schuller, Planning Consultant, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant is requesting approval of a lot line adjustment to facilitate construction of a driveway, which will provide access to a new, subterranean three-car garage at the northwesterly end of the property. The property is located in a Categorical Exclusion Area; therefore a coastal development permit is not required for the development. The land area proposed to be added to the residential property is a 5-foot by 67-foot strip of land that separates the property from the Surrey Drive right-of-way. A portion of the added land area will be improved with a standard residential driveway; no other development is proposed within the 5-foot strip of land. The driveway apron itself will be located within the existing Surrey Drive right-of-way. Ms. Schuller stated that staff received a letter of comment this afternoon from a member of the public, Jim Mosher, regarding density. In response, Ms. Schuller stated the property currently allows one single-family dwelling and approval of the lot line adjustment will not increase or decrease the allowed density on the site. The Zoning Administrator asked staff to clarify the location of the property in relationship to the coastal zone. Ms. Schuller clarified that the draft Resolution incorrectly stated that the property was not in the coastal zone. After further discussion, the final resolution was revised to reflect the site’s location to be within the coastal zone. Furthermore, it was determined that a coastal development permit is not required for lot line adjustment application, as the approval would not result in further subdivision of land or no change in allowable density. Applicant Craig Schultz, of Laidlaw Schultz Architects, 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. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 5 Fox Residential Duplex Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-061 (PA2019-243) Site Location: 494, 496, and 498 Seaward Road Council District 6 David Lee, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant is proposing to demolish an existing triplex and construct a new duplex. Mr. Lee provided zoning information and stated that the project meets all development standards. Mr. Lee stated that the project results in the reduction of one housing unit. However, since the project was deemed complete by the Planning Division on December 9, 2019, it is not subject to Senate Bill 330. Mr. Lee proposed a revision to the resolution in order to fix a typographical error. Applicant Robert Coffee, 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. One member of the public, an unnamed gentleman, spoke and stated concerns that the project would not be completed. The gentleman inquired how the City would enforce a dilapidated property. The Zoning Administrator discussed the conditions of approval that addressed permit expirations and also directed the MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 02/13/2020 Page 3 of 5 gentleman to Code Enforcement for any future issues. Greg Fox, representing the owner, responded and assured the gentleman that the owner has intentions of completing the project in a timely manner. The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 6 Richard Barrett Trust Seawall Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-071 (PA2019- 251) Site Location: 930 Via Lido Nord Council District1 David Lee, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant is proposing to raise an existing concrete seawall and construct an elevated deck in the front setback abutting the Newport Bay. Mr. Lee stated that a previous grade determination was approved, allowing the height of accessory structures to be measured from 9.5 feet (North American Vertical Datum of 1988). Mr. Lee stated that the project does not affect any public views of the bay, nor will it affect any public access. Mr. Lee requested multiple revisions to the draft resolution to clarify that the proposed lower seawall complies with the City Standard for height, and that the combination of seawalls are adequate to protect the existing residence from sea level rise using the low-risk aversion scenario. Finally, Mr. Lee requested to revise the resolution to clarify that the existing structure will remain above high-tide sea level until approximately 2085 and that the seawall can be raised to a higher elevation if needed. Applicant Richard Barrett 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. 7 Hwang Residence Modification Permit No. MD2019-006 (PA2019-175) Site Location: 107 32nd Street Council District 1 Liz Westmoreland, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant proposed to construct a new single-family residence that complied with all development standards except the required garage depth. The applicant is proposing an 18-foot garage depth instead of the Zoning Code required depth of 19 feet. Staff stated that the orientation and narrow width of the lot made a 19-foot garage depth infeasible, since alley access was located along the side yard. Staff recommended approval of the project. Applicant Phil Nielsen, 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. The Zoning Administrator confirmed with staff that the third open parking space was not required, but would help offset the smaller garage size proposed by the applicant. He asked staff as to why it was not included as a condition of approval to maintain this parking space free and clear of any obstructions for the purpose of parking a vehicle. Ms. Westmoreland responded that there was not a particular reason why it was not included as a condition, but that it was shown on the site plan. She stated that it could be added as a condition if appropriate. The Applicant, Mr. Nielsen accepted the additional condition of approval to maintain the third car parking space in the rear of the lot, free and clear of any encroachments for the purpose of parking a vehicle.