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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH ZOOM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2021
REGULAR MEETING – 10:00 A.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Staff Present (Remote): Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator Chelsea Crager, Associate Planner
Joselyn Perez, Assistant Planner Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
Afshin Atapour, Planning Technician II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Action: Approved as Amended
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 2 Afshar Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-010 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-031 (PA2021-153) Site Location: 508 and 508 ½ Acacia Avenue Council District 6
The Zoning Administrator explained the request is for a tentative parcel map for a two-unit condominium. A duplex has been demolished and a new duplex is under construction. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions)
are proposed. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be sold individually. A coastal development permit (CDP) is required because this property is in the Coastal Zone
Applicant Matthew Watson, 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. 3 West Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-035 (PA2021-169) Site Location: 2731 Bay Shore Drive Council District 3 Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a coastal
development permit to allow the demolition of an existing single-family residence and the construction of a new 4,272-square-foot, two-story residence including an attached, 530-square-foot, two-car garage. The
project also includes additional appurtenances such as site walls, fences, patios, spa, drainage devices, and landscaping. The design complies with all applicable development standards, including height, setbacks, and floor area limit, and no deviations are requested
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Applicant Craig Hampton, Architect 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. 4 514 Acacia, LLC Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-012 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-034 (PA2021-171) Site Location: 514 and 514 ½ Acacia Avenue Council District 6
The Zoning Administrator stated that the request is for a tentative parcel map that will allow the individual sale of two units in an under-construction duplex and there are no requests for deviations from the subdivision code.
A coastal development permit is also required due to the project’s location in the coastal zone. Applicant Nanci Glass, Nicholson Company, on behalf of the Owner, stated that she 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 Cefalia Residence Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-017 (PA2021-087) Site Location: 1740 East Ocean Front Council District 1
Joselyn Perez, Assistant Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the request is for a coastal development permit to allow the demolition of an existing single-family residence and the construction of a new,
4,198-square-foot 2-story, single family residence with an attached 743-square-foot 3-car garage. The project complies with development standards and the project will not impact coastal access. There is development,
specifically landscaping and stones, beyond the property line, on the beach, that is subject to an enforcement action by the California Coastal Commission and the project has been conditioned to require the applicant to
remove the improvements in accordance with guidance issued by the Coastal Commission. Comments from the public were received on the project, specifically with regards to the removal of a shared property line wall,
and while the wall would be considered a civil matter, the comment has been included as additional materials.
The Zoning Administrator asked the applicant why they were choosing to reuse the slab of the existing residence and if the applicant had reviewed the public comment on the property line wall. The, Applicant,
Mitchell Rocheleau of ROST Architects, responded that reusing the slab resulted in less grading work done to the site and reduced cost and then clarified that the property line wall should be shown as “to remain” and the
section being shown to be removed was a coordination error. 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 added a condition of approval that “the project shall comply with the construction site
fencing and noticing requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.60”, asked the applicant to update their plans to indicate that the existing wall will remain in place, and suggested that the applicant coordinate with the neighboring property owner regarding the wall and the overall goal of the project. Action: Approved as Amended
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ITEM NO. 6 Annual Review of the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Development Agreement No. 5 (PA2009-064) Site Location: 1 Hoag Drive Council District 2
Chelsea Crager, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the development agreement (DA) should be reviewed once every 12 months. The most recent amendment to the DA was in August 2020. The applicant is required to demonstrate good faith compliance with the terms of the DA. The noise compliance report requirement was waived for DA reviews in 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic. One comment was received from a neighbor stating concern that tree heights are beginning to block views. The DA does not contain any language related to tree height.
The Zoning Administrator noted that the photo submitted with the public comment, if taken from Sunset View
Park, represents a public view opportunity. The Zoning Administrator noted that Hoag has made efforts to reduce noise impacts through installation of new ultra-quiet fans. Applicant Roxanna Bryant of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian stated that she had reviewed comment
received and would work with nearby residents to address tree height and view concerns as appropriate.
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 Wild Strawberry Café Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-026 (PA2021-135) Site Location: 240 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 Council District 5
Afshin Atapour, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that this is a minor use permit
to allow the existing food service, Wild Strawberry Cafe eating and drinking establishment to add a Type 41 On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control License. The request does not include any physical
changes to the existing establishment. The existing establishment is 867-square-feet including a 300-square-foot interior net public area and a 75-square-foot outdoor dining patio area. The hours of operation will remain
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., daily.
Staff explained there were revisions to the draft resolution regarding clarifications regarding the existing use permit and revisions of draft conditions.
Applicant Kevin Franklin of Liquor Specialists, on behalf of the Wild Strawberry Café, 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 explained to the Applicant that the outdoor dining area must comply with the
previously approved outdoor dining permit and that full compliance is expected from the property owner. Action: Approved as Amended V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on October 8, 2021, at 12:30 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 October 8, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
Jaime Murillo
Zoning Administrator