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January 31, 2022 Mr. Jim Campbell, Planning Division
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Subject: Staff Approval for 1747 Port Abbey
Dear Mr. Campbell: On behalf of Thomas James Homes, CAA Planning submits this application for staff/director’s approval for 1747 Port Abbey. The requested staff approval is for the purpose of allowing a
modified front setback at the subject site consistent with language in the Planned Community (PC).
The enclosed application is accompanied by a $982 application fee and project plans. The project plans were submitted for plan check (Plan Check No. 0181-2022) and corrections were received on January 24, 2022.
The subject site is located within the Harbor View Hills PC developed with a single-family
residence that has a 29 ft. front yard setback and the house is proposed to be rebuilt with the same 29 ft. setback. However, a Harbor View Hills Front Yard Setbacks Map dated 2014 was incorporated into the PC after construction of the existing home, where the minimum setback for the subject property is identified as 32 ft. on the map.
Regulations in the PC text provide for review and approval by staff related to proposed setbacks from streets. The subject site is located in Area 1, and PC Section IV. Low Medium density Residential Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 regulates permitted uses and development standards for the subject site.
Section IV. D. Setbacks from Streets … Prior to the issuance of building permits, a map shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director indicating the setbacks of all structures proposed in the
development. The Community Development Director shall review said map in view of
setbacks listed in this ordinance and/or sound planning principles and shall either approve, modify, disapprove the setbacks shown, or refer the matter to the Planning Commission for a determination. In the case of modification or disapproval, the applicant may appeal
to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
The attached plan set identifies the current front setback of 29 ft., and the existing front setback condition would be maintained. The proposed house would maintain the existing setback of 29 ft.
CAA PLANNING
PA2022-028
Jim Campbell January 31, 2022
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consistent with review of the Community Development Director and staff approval as provided for in the PC regulations. No change to the existing setback is proposed.
We appreciate your consideration of the application. Please contact our office with any questions.
Sincerely, CAA PLANNING
Shawna L. Schaffner Chief Executive Officer
Attachments: Planning Application Authorization Letter Application Fee Project Plans } t ~ ~ I?? PA2022-028