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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
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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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conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public
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APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk, as applicable, within
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 24, 20211.
Recommended Action
1.Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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
2.
Project Summary
A request for a lot merger and coastal development permit to allow the demolition 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 assigned 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 reinforcing 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 (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
3.
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,
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and drainage devices. The design complies with all development standards
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.
Cappy’s Café Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-005 and
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-036 (PA2021-180)
Site Location: 5930 West Coast Highway
4.
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.
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Sol Mexican Cocina Temporary Outdoor Dining Patio
Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-025 and Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-049 (PA2021-196)
Site Location: 251 East Coast Highway
5.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit to maintain an outdoor dining
patio deck with no late hours and a maximum size of 870-square feet for up to a
one-year term (January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022) that was previously
authorized through Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2021-018
(PA2021-097) for Sol Mexican Cocina.
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. XP2021-025 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-049.
Class of 47 Temporary Outdoor Dining Patio
Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-014 and
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-042 (PA2021-194)
Site Location: 209 Palm Street
6.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit for a 639-square-foot
maximum outdoor dining area with no late hours for up to a one-year term (January 1,
2022 through December 31, 2022) that is a reduced outdoor dining area from what
was previously authorized by Emergency Temporary Use Permit No. UP2020-036
and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2020-047 (PA2020-109).
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
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3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-014 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-042.
Woody’s Wharf Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-015 and
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-043 (PA2021-193)
Site Location: 2318 Newport Boulevard
7.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit to authorize a 999-square-foot
outdoor dining area previously authorized through Emergency Temporary Use
Permit No. UP2020-050 and Emergency Coastal Development Permit No.
CD2020-060 (PA2020-129) for Woody’s Wharf 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. XP2021-015 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-043.
ARC Butcher & Baker Temporary Outdoor Expansion
Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-010 and Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-039 (PA2021-188)
Site Location: 417 30th Street
8.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term permit and coastal development permit to allow a 550
square feet 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 Nos. UP2020-013
(PA2020-081) and UP2020-179 (PA2020-334).
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
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3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term
Permit No. XP2021-010 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-039.
The Peninsula Lounge Temporary Outdoor Expansion
Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-017 and Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-045 (PA2021-195)
Site Location: 2406 Newport Boulevard
9.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit to consider allowing a
1,000-square-foot maximum expanded outdoor dining area for up to a one-year term
(January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022). The current 6,200-square-foot
expanded dining area was previously authorized through Emergency Temporary Use
Permit No. UP2020-160 (PA2020-278).
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),
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. XP2021-017 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-045.
El Cholo Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-008 (PA2021-189)
Site Location: 3520 East Coast Highway
10.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term to allow a 520-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. UP2020-030 (PA2020-103) for El Cholo.
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
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Permit No. XP2021-008.
Baja Sharkeez Limited Term Permit No. XP2021-022 and
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-047 (PA2021-201)
Site Location: 114 Mc Fadden Place
11.
Project Summary
A request for a limited term and coastal development permit to allow a
900-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. UP2020-155
(PA2020-269) for Baja Sharkeez.
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. XP2021-022 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-047.
Tennis Clubhouse Grill Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-033 (PA2021-210)
Site Location: 1602 East Coast Highway, 5 and 11 Clubhouse Drive
12.
Project Summary
Request for a minor use permit to operate the existing lounge area in the Tennis
Clubhouse building in conjunction with a Type 57 (Special On-Sale General)
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License. The Type 57 ABC License would
authorize the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits to members and guests only for
consumption on the premises, among other privileges. No food service is required
but the grill will offer packaged food, light meals, and snacks. No construction is
proposed at this time.
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) 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 Minor Use Permit
No. UP2021-033.
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Gordon Preschool Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-040 (PA2021-244)
Site Location: 1126 Goldenrod Avenue
13.
Project Summary
A minor use permit to increase the capacity of an existing child day care home from
8 to 14 children. The hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. No physical changes are proposed to the existing residence, which
includes three (3) existing open parking spaces on the driveway. The proposed
development complies with all applicable development standards and no deviations
are requested.
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) 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 Minor Use Permit
No. UP2021-040.
Malarky’s Irish Pub Temporary Patio Limited Term Permit
No. XP2021-027 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-051
(PA2021-205)
Site Location: 3011 Newport Boulevard
14.
Project Summary
A limited term permit and coastal development permit for an 875-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. UP2020-073 and Emergency Coastal Development Permit No.
CD2020-080 (PA2020-155).
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. XP2021-027 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-051.
2676 Bay Shore Drive Seawall Coastal Development 15.
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Permit No. CD2021-065 (PA2021-250)
Site Location: 2676 Bay Shore Drive
Project Summary
A coastal development permit to raise an existing concrete seawall to a height of
10.9 feet North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). The existing seawall
has an elevation that varies from 7.90 to 8.28 feet (NAVD88). The applicant
proposes to remove existing distressed concrete coping and construct new concrete
coping with a concrete stem wall.
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. CD2021-065.
Joey Restaurant Group Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-046 (PA2021-263)
Site Location: 453 Newport Center Drive
16.
Project Summary
A minor use permit for Joey Restaurant Group to expand the alcohol service area
previously authorized under Use Permit No. UP3654 for Roy’s. The existing food
service use includes late hours of operation (past 11:00 p.m.) and a Type 47 (On
Sale General, Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license. The
proposed remodel and tenant improvements will make shell building improvements
and add a new 2,590-square-foot outdoor dining patio to the south portion of the
building. Pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Chapter 5.25, the
operation, as described, requires the owner/operator to obtain an Operator License
through the City because the proposed building and tenant improvements to the
establishment result in a change in occupancy.
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) 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 Minor Use Permit
No. UP2021-046.
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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