HomeMy WebLinkAbout00_AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
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allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are
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CDD@newportbeachca.gov, and all emails will be made part of the record.
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attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will
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949-644-3209 or jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov.
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conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public
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fourteen (14) days following the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different period of time is specified
by the Municipal Code (e.g., Title 19 allows ten (10) day appeal period for tentative parcel and tract maps, lot line
adjustments, or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the Planning Division at 949-644-3200.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes of November 10, 20211.
Recommended Action
1.Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen Limited Term Permit No.
XP2021-020 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-046 (PA2021-202)
Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard
2.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit request to authorize a 1,000
square foot expanded outdoor dining area for The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub +
Kitchen restaurant. The request will modify the layout previously authorized through
Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-186 (PA2020-343) and will be in
effect for up to a one-year term (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022).
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-020 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-046.
Billy’s at the Beach Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-033 and Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-063 (PA2021-248)
Site Location: 2751 West Coast Highway
3.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit request to authorize a 174
square-foot expanded dining area previously authorized through Emergency
Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-168 (PA2020-290) for Billy’s at the Beach
restaurant for up to a one-year term (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022).
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-033 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-063.
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Inter-Pro Property Corporation Residence Lot Merger No. LM2021-004,
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-033 and Staff Approval No.
SA2021-008 (PA2021-183)
Site Location: 518 and 520 Via Lido Nord
4.
Project Summary
A request for a lot merger and coastal development permit to allow the demoltion of
two single-family residences at 518 Via Lido Nord (Lot 500) and 520 Via Lido Nord
(Lot 501 and Lot 502), the merger of two lots under common ownership (Lot 500 and
Lot 501) to create a single parcel, and the construction of a 6,091-square-foot,
two-story, single-family residence including an attached 803-square-foot, four-car
garage. The merged lot and new development will retain the address of 520 Via Lido
Nord. The remaining Lot 502 will be assigend the new address of 522 Via Lido Nord
and will be developed with an additional single-family dwelling under a separate
coastal development permit (PA2021-215). The project includes renforcing and
raising an existing bulkhead. Additionally, a request for a staff approval is included
for grade establishment within the front yard area along the water on the existing 520
Via Lido Nord property property (Lot 501 and Lot 502).
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) and Section
15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. The
exceptions to the Class 3 exemption do not apply; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-033, Lot Merger No. LM2021-004 and Staff
Approval No. SA2021-008.
Inter-Pro Property Corporation Residence Coastal Development Permit No.
CD2021-056 (PA2021-215)
Site Location: 522 Via Lido Nord
5.
Project Summary
A request for a coastal development permit to construct a new 1,665-square-foot,
single-family residence including an attached 498-square-foot, two-car garage. The
structure would reach a height of approximately 24 feet and includes two stories. The
project includes reinforcing and raising the existing bulkhead. The project also
includes additional appurtenances such as site walls, fences, patios, landscaping,
and drainage devices. The design complies with all development standards
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including height, setbacks, and floor area limit, and no deviations are requested. The
project will occupy the underlying legal Lot 502 which was previously developed with
Lot 501 as 520 Via Lido Nord. The project will be assigned the new address 522
Via Lido Nord.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title
14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-056.
Bamboo Bistro Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-034 (PA2021-253)
Site Location: 2600 East Coast Highway, Suite 160
6.
Project Summary
A limited term permit request to authorize 550 square feet of expanded dining area
previously authorized through Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-125
(PA2020-220) for Bamboo Bistro for up to a one-year term (January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022).
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment and
the exceptions to the Class 3 Exemption do not apply; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term Permit
No. XP2021-034.
Sakae Sushi Temporary Outdoor Dining Tables Limited Term Permit No.
XP2021-029 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-058 (PA2021-225)
Site Location: 123 23rd Street
7.
Project Summary
limited term permit and coastal development permit for an 80-square-foot expanded
dining area consisting of two tables for up to a one-year term (January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022) that was previously authorized through Emergency
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Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-133 and Emergency Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2020-114 (PA2020-234).
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and
Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), respectively, of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-029 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-058.
Shorebird Restaurant Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-007 and Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-037 (PA2021-185)
Site Location: 2220 Newport Boulevard, Suite 101
8.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term and coastal development permit to allow a
550-square-foot maximum expanded dining area for up to a one-year term (January
1, 2022 through December 31, 2022). The expanded dining area was previously
authorized through Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-182
(PA2020-339) for Shorebird Restaurant.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-007 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-037.
CDM Restaurant Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-030 and Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-059 (PA2021-226)
Site Location: 2325 East Coast Highway
9.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term and coastal development permit to allow a
550-square-foot maximum expanded dining area for up to a one-year term (January
1, 2022 through December 31, 2022). The expanded dining area was previously
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authorized through Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-015
(PA2020-086) for CDM Restaurant.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-030 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-059.
Cappy’s Café Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-005 and Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-036 (PA2021-180)
Site Location: 5930 West Coast Highway
10.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term and coastal development permit to authorize a 1,000
square-foot maximum expanded dining area for up to a one-year term (January 1,
2022 through December 31, 2022) that was previously authorized through
Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-052 (PA2020-131) for Cappy’s
Café and the size and location of the expanded dining area has been modified under
this request.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303
under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter
3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-005 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-036.
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Speakers must limit
comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your
name for the record. The Zoning Administrator has the discretion to extend or shorten the
speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is
applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the
silent mode.
VI.ADJOURNMENT