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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, December 14, 2017
REGULAR HEARING
3:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m.
Staff Present: Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator
Rosalinh Ung, Associate Ung
Benjamin Zdeba, Associate Planner
Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner
Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
None.
III. MINUTES of November 30, 2017
Action: Approved
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 2772 Bay Shore Drive Coastal Development Permit No. CD2017-005 (PA2017-019)
Site Location: 2772 Bay Shore Drive Council District 3
Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the application is for a
coastal development permit to demolish an existing single family residence and construct a new single-family
residence with a garage and indoor pool. The project conforms to applicable development requirements such
as setbacks, height, etc. The project includes repair and reinforcement of the existing bulkhead including
replacement of tieback and deadmen. A Coastal Hazard and Sea Level Rise Analysis was conducted and
concluded that the project is reasonably safe from coastal hazards. The finished floor elevation of the
proposed dwelling is 12.8 (NAVD88), which complies with the standard. The project would not impede public
access or views and staff recommended approval of CD2017-005 based on the findings and conditions
contained within the resolution.
Applicant Ian Harrison 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. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and
asked staff to clarify the point of grade measurement - i.e., mean sea level or NAVD 88 - and methodology to
assess the impacts of sea level rise.
There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing.
Staff responded that NAVD 88 is used for grade measurement and provided clarification regarding sea level
rise assumptions and methodology. Ms. Westmoreland stated that although lowest current projection for sea
level rise was utilized, the bulkhead will be able to accommodate additional height in the future without further
bayward encroachment should additional protection be required.
Action: Approved