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improvements proposed within the confines of the private property. Prior owners of the property were
granted a revocable encroachment permit by the Public Works Department to maintain low patio walls
and a flat patio within a defined area between the private property and the public beach access. Any
construction activity within the approved encroachment area will require a separate review and approval.
The proposed residence is consistent with all applicable zoning code standards, including parking, height,
setbacks and floor area. The proposed development also complies with the standards and approval
requirements of the City’s Local Coastal Program. The property is currently developed with a residential
duplex, which will be removed and replaced with a new single-family residence. The existing development
does not currently provide nor does it inhibit public coastal access, and the proposed development does
not change that condition. The site is located between the nearest public road and the shoreline, at the
corner of Ocean Front and Cedar Street. Lateral coastal access is provided by the public beach in front
of the project site. Vertical access to the public beach is provided at street-ends throughout the
neighborhood, including Cedar Street. The site is not located near any public coastal viewpoints or
coastal view roads identified by the Local Coastal Plan. For this reason, and because the design complies
with applicable height and setback standards, approval of the CDP will not affect the public’s ability to
access, use or view the coast and nearby recreational facilities
Architect Ron Ritner, on behalf of property owners Paul and Carol Altieri, 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, Tevis Hill, requested
clarification about work proposed within the encroachment area. Staff confirmed that no work is being
authorized within the encroachment area at this time and the low walls would remain.
There were no other public comments.
Action: Approved
ITEM NO. 10 Guida Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-102 (PA2017-239)
Site Address: 501 Via Lido Soud Council District 1
Liane Schuller, Contract Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the applicant is requesting
approval to demolish an existing single-family residence and construct a new 6,786-square-foot single-
family residence. The site is located in the R-1 Zone, and the proposed development is consistent with all
applicable zoning code standards. The site contains a private seawall/bulkhead along the waterway which
will be reinforced and repaired. The proposed development complies with the City’s Local Coastal
Program. Lateral coastal access is provided by adjacent small public beach areas with access from the
water. Vertical access is provided by several street-ends on the island, including Via Koron immediately
adjacent to the project site
Applicant Caitlin Smith of Brandon Architects, on behalf of property owners John and Julie Guida, stated that
they had reviewed the draft resolution and agree with all of the required conditions.
The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. The owners of property at 111 Via Koron, John and
Jane Della Grotta, spoke regarding the impact of various neighborhood construction projects on their property
and on the nearby beach.
There were no other public comments.
In response to the Zoning Administrator’s inquiry, staff confirmed that additional conditions of approval would
be added to the Resolution to require project construction fencing and to clearly state that all construction
activity, materials and equipment would be kept on site and away from the sandy beach area.
Action: Approved