HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-181_20210723_CCC Email Thread Regarding Status of AmendmentFrom: Murillo, Jaime
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 8:12 AM
To: 'Spencer, Amrita@Coastal'
Cc: Rehm, Zach@Coastal; Campbell, Jim; Dobson, Amber@Coastal; Susan
McCabe - McCabe & Company (smccabe@mccabeandcompany.net);
'Karl.Schwing@coastal.ca.gov'
Subject: RE: LCP Amendment Update: LCP 5-NPB-20-0025-1 and LCP-5-NPB-20-0070-3
Part A
Attachments: D_RE- Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter _06-23-2021 7-47-27
AM.pdf; A_20210203_Staff Reponse to Incomplete Ltr.pdf; B_Certified
Mailing.pdf; C_Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter _05-26-2021
9-49-20 AM.pdf
Hi Amrita,
Thank you for the update on our amendments.
On Short-Term Lodging, we really appreciate Zach’s commitment to prioritize this amendment and are
still hopeful for a September hearing. Do you think September is still feasible?
On the Cottage Preservation Amendment, I am very concerned with your response for the following
reasons:
• I responded to the October 20, 2020 incomplete letter with a response letter dated February 2,
2021 (see Attachment A) providing the requested information. I recall emailing you and Liliana
asking if e-mail submittal was acceptable and that one of you confirmed receipt.
Unfortunately, I didn’t save that email and it has been automatically purged from my inbox due
to time.
• In addition to the email submittal, I sent a hard copy via certified mailing, which was signed for
on February 8, 2021 by your office (see attached signature- Attachment B). Therefore, your
office has received our resubmittal.
• I also reached out to you directly on May 26, 2021 via e-mail (Attachment C) , requesting status
and a copy of the complete letter (which included again the resubmittal letter) and received no
response. I then followed up again via e-mail on June 14 and June 22, at which point Zach
replied (see Attachment D). At no time during those emails was I told that you have not received
our response or that our response was incomplete.
Sorry for my frustration, but I am very surprised and concerned this fell through a crack. I am not
sure there is more that I could have done to communicate. We consider the Cottage Preservation
amendment application complete as of February 8, 2021, given the evidence of your receipt of our
response letter. We believe this to be a de minimus or minor amendment and we hope you agree.
Ultimately the Cottage Preservation amendment is a lesser priority to the City than the Short-Term
Lodging amendment, but it is very important to this community. As a result, we are willing to accept
a short delay to allow you to focus on Short-Term Lodging, but I respectfully request you to prioritize
this amendment given these circumstances.
Please confirm, thanks.
Jaime
From: Spencer, Amrita@Coastal <Amrita.Spencer@coastal.ca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 4:18 PM
To: Murillo, Jaime <JMurillo@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Rehm, Zach@Coastal <Zach.Rehm@coastal.ca.gov>
Subject: LCP Amendment Update: LCP 5-NPB-20-0025-1 and LCP-5-NPB-20-0070-3 Part A
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Good afternoon Jaime,
I wanted to give you a brief update on the two LCP amendments referenced above. With regard to LCP-
5-NPB-20-00025-1 (Cottage Preservation, Hedge Heights, and ADUs), we processed a time extension for
Parts B and C (Hedge Heights and ADUs) at the December 2020 hearing. The time extension expires on
December 29, 2021, so our staff will be working to get these items back on the agenda this fall.
According to my records, Part A regarding the Cottage Preservation amendment is still incomplete
pending a parking analysis. I have attached a copy of the original incomplete notice that requested the
parking analysis.
With regard to LCP-5-NPB-20-0070-3, we processed a one-year time extension at the February 2021
hearing. The time extension for this item expires on February 24, 2022, and our plan is to get this
amendment on as soon as possible. This amendment is being reviewed in conjunction with the Newport
Island short-term rental proposal (LCP-5-NPB-21-0036-1, Part C).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Amrita Spencer | Coastal Planner
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
South Coast District Office
301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-5071
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at www.coastal.ca.gov .
Community Development Department
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949 644-3200
newportbeachca.gov/communitydevelopment
February 3, 2021
Amrita Spencer
Coastal Program Analyst
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
Re: Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2019-004 Regarding Cottage Preservation
(LCPA-5-NPB-20-0025-1-Part A)
Dear Ms. Spencer:
The City of Newport Beach (City) hereby submits the following information in response to
your October 30, 2020, incomplete letter related to the City’s submittal of an amendment to
both the Coastal Land Use Plan (Policy 2.9.3-8) and the Implementation Plan (Section
21.38.060 – Nonconforming Parking) of the City’s Local Coastal Program to provide a voluntary
option for homeowners seeking to remodel, but preserve traditional beach cottages. For
context, please refer to the attached case study for typical cottage characteristics provided as
Attachment A.
1) Analyze potential loss of current public parking spaces that would result from
amendment.
The impacts to the current on-street supply of parking is anticipated to be negligible for
the following reasons:
• Not all cottages are nonconforming due to number of spaces provided. Many cottages
are nonconforming due to size of parking spaces, not number of spaces. In fact, most
single-unit dwelling cottages provide two parking spaces, but due to changes over
time in Zoning Code requirements, do not comply with minimum interior clear garage
dimensions. For lots wider than 40 feet, the old standard was a 2-car garage
measuring 17’6” wide x 19’ deep, whereas the current requirement is a 20’ wide x 20’
deep 2-car garage. As such, many traditional cottages are now considered
nonconforming due to parking and are limited to a 10 percent addition limitation.
Allowing for increased expansions should not have an impact on the availability of
on-street parking spaces in these cases.
• Expansions don’t always equate to increased parking demand. Traditional beach
cottages in the City were constructed for vacation purposes, which is reflected in the
small living spaces and bedrooms. Requests to expand cottages are rarely for the
purpose to add more bedrooms, but rather to expand the size of existing rooms, such
as kitchens, living rooms, and other common areas. The typical intention is to
modernize and enhance the cottage’s livability, not intensify its use. Expansions of
existing rooms are not expected to lead to increased parking demand and is capped
by the Amendment not to exceed 750 square feet. Redevelopment standards also
require the structure to not exceed a maximum of one-story up to a height of 16 feet
in the front half of the lot and the rear half is limited to two stories up to 24 feet. Third
floor area and decks are not allowed, further limiting possibility of use intensification.
It is noteworthy that a majority of the traditional cottages are located within Corona
del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa Peninsula, which are very pedestrian-friendly
neighborhoods, and are within a half-mile walking distance of public transit lines.
• Bedroom to parking ratio doesn’t always improve with redevelopment. Another factor
to consider is that many new developments that maximize the building envelope are
likely to have similar or less parking for bedrooms than what an expanded cottage
would provide. In the below example, redevelopment of a cottage would maintain a
higher parking per bedroom ratio than a new single-family development with
maximized floor area.
Development Parking Bedrooms Ratio
Existing SFR Cottage 2 2 1 parking space per bedroom
Redevelopment of
SFR Cottage (one
added bedroom)
2 3 .66 parking spaces per bedroom
New SFR 2 5 .40 parking spaces per bedroom
• Short term lodging would be prohibited for properties redeveloping under the
Amendment. This restriction will help eliminate the possibility of expanding cottages
under this program for the purpose of increasing occupancy for short-term lodging,
mitigating the possibility of increased on-street parking demands associated with
such uses. It could additionally incentivize property owners to keep the structure in
the housing stock as a rental unit. The short-term lodging prohibition would be
included in the required deed restriction and any existing short-term lodging permit
would be revoked.
2) Clarify number of beach cottages that would be affected by this amendment.
Staff conducted a visual analysis on GIS to survey structures eligible for cottage
preservation in the coastal zone. Large-scale identification of cottages is time-
consuming and challenging because of the specific building envelope requirement of
the Amendment. For these reasons, the analysis focuses on several prominent areas
in the coastal zone, inclusive of Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa
Peninsula. Existing residences in the coastal zone vary dramatically in respect to
architectural style and year of construction, making it difficult to discern compliance
with the cottage criteria simply from a visual observation. In such unclear cases, the
analysis counts the structure as a cottage.
Using highly conservative estimates, Staff identified approximately 1,000 cottages
within the study areas that may be able to redevelop under the Amendment.
Importantly, the actual number of feasible sites that could pursue the redevelopment
benefits is expected to be significantly fewer. Many cottages are over five-decades
old, with a considerable amount dating back to the original subdivisions.
Redevelopment allowances under the Amendment require a strict building form to
ensure a cottage character and limits the structure’s size, height, and location. In
contrast, property owners desire to maximize building envelopes to recoup their
investment, especially considering the subject areas' high land cost. While most
property owners will opt for new development, the Amendment offers a meaningful
and voluntary solution for those seeking to make select improvements to their
traditional beach cottage.
3) Describe how far the affected cottages are from beach.
Within the coastal zone, cottages are more prevalent in the Corona del Mar, Balboa
Island, West Newport, and Balboa Peninsula areas of the City. Within each area,
cottages vary in distance from the beach. Please refer to the graphic depiction of
walking distances provided as Attachment B.
• Corona del Mar- 710 Avocado Avenue appears to be the furthest eligible cottage
within the coastal zone area measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.9
miles from the China Cove beach, the nearest beach, and 1 mile to Corona del Mar
State Beach.
• Balboa Island- 223 Apolena Avenue appears to be the furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.2 miles from the bay.
• West Newport- 488 Prospect Avenue appears to be furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.4 miles from the beach.
• Balboa Peninsula - 518 Short Street appears to be the furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.4 miles from the beach.
• Peninsula Point (Balboa Peninsula) - 2037 East Balboa Boulevard appears to be
the furthest eligible cottage, measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.2
miles from the beach.
4) Verify whether the subject area is used for beach access.
All of the areas noted above are used for beach access to different degrees depending
on time of year. With the exception of the furthest property in Corona del Mar, it can be
expected that members of the public would park in these areas during peak summer
months. During non-peak periods, the further the distance from the beach, the higher
availability of public parking. Explained in detail above, negative impacts to coastal
public parking is not anticipated with approval of the Amendment.
I believe the information provided in this letter provides the information needed to complete
the LCP Amendment request. If you need any additional information, please contact me at
(949) 644-3209 or by e-mail at jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov. The City of Newport Beach
looks forward to working with you and your staff to review this amendment request.
Sincerely,
Attachments:
A- Case Study Exhibit
B- Walking Distance Exhibit
ATTACHMENT A
CASE STUDY
306 Alvarado Place (yr. 1912)
•Single-Family
•Home-1033 SF (3 bedroom 2 bath)
•Nonconforming parking: 2 required/0 provided
•1033 sf x 50% = 516.5 sf
Balboa Peninsula
410 Belvue Lane (yr. 1951)
•Single-Family (1430 sf total)
•Home-990 SF (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-400 SF (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: size of spaces
•1430 sf x 50% = 715 sf
Balboa Peninsula
606 Marguerite Ave (yr. unknown)
•Duplex (2018 sf total)
•Unit 1-(2 bedroom 1 bath) 874 sf
•Unit 2-(1 bedroom 1 bath) 608 sf
•Garage-536 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2018 sf x 50% = 1009 sf
•750 sf limit = 37% addition
Corona del Mar
425 Orchid Ave (yr. 1948)
•Duplex (2165 sf total)
•Unit 1-1125sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Unit 2-627 sf (1 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-413 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2165 sf x 50% = 1082.5 sf
•750 sf limit = 35% addition
Corona del Mar
600 Balboa Ave (yr. 1939)
•Duplex (1756 sf total)
•Unit 1-934sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Unit 2-411 sf (1 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-411 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•1756 sf x 50% = 878 sf
•750 sf limit = 43% addition
2nd unit
above
Balboa Island
314 Sapphire Ave (yr. 1941)
•Duplex (2325 sf total)
•Unit 1-1163sf (2 bedroom 2 bath)
•Unit 2-676 sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-486 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2325 sf x 50% = 1162.5 sf
•750 sf limit = 32% addition
Balboa Island
ATTACHMENT B
WALKING DISTANCE
EXHIBIT
Corona del Mar –710 Avocado Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.9 miles
Walking Distance to Beach
1 mile
Balboa Island-223 Apolena Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.2 miles
Newport Shores (West Newport)–488 Prospect Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.4 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
Balboa Peninsula–518 Short Street
Walking Distance to Beach
0.4 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
Peninsula Point (Balboa Peninsula)–2037 E Balboa Blvd.
Walking Distance to Beach
0.2 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
From: Murillo, Jaime
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:49 AM
To: Spencer, Amrita@Coastal
Subject: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
Attachments: 20210203_Staff Reponse to Incomplete Ltr.pdf
Hi Amrita,
I don’t believe I ever received a letter deeming the Part A Amendment for Cottage Preservation
complete. I believe you confirmed it in email, but I don’t have formal confirmation. Can you please send
it me?
Thanks,
Jaime
Community Development Department
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949 644-3200
newportbeachca.gov/communitydevelopment
February 3, 2021
Amrita Spencer
Coastal Program Analyst
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
Re: Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2019-004 Regarding Cottage Preservation
(LCPA-5-NPB-20-0025-1-Part A)
Dear Ms. Spencer:
The City of Newport Beach (City) hereby submits the following information in response to
your October 30, 2020, incomplete letter related to the City’s submittal of an amendment to
both the Coastal Land Use Plan (Policy 2.9.3-8) and the Implementation Plan (Section
21.38.060 – Nonconforming Parking) of the City’s Local Coastal Program to provide a voluntary
option for homeowners seeking to remodel, but preserve traditional beach cottages. For
context, please refer to the attached case study for typical cottage characteristics provided as
Attachment A.
1) Analyze potential loss of current public parking spaces that would result from
amendment.
The impacts to the current on-street supply of parking is anticipated to be negligible for
the following reasons:
• Not all cottages are nonconforming due to number of spaces provided. Many cottages
are nonconforming due to size of parking spaces, not number of spaces. In fact, most
single-unit dwelling cottages provide two parking spaces, but due to changes over
time in Zoning Code requirements, do not comply with minimum interior clear garage
dimensions. For lots wider than 40 feet, the old standard was a 2-car garage
measuring 17’6” wide x 19’ deep, whereas the current requirement is a 20’ wide x 20’
deep 2-car garage. As such, many traditional cottages are now considered
nonconforming due to parking and are limited to a 10 percent addition limitation.
Allowing for increased expansions should not have an impact on the availability of
on-street parking spaces in these cases.
• Expansions don’t always equate to increased parking demand. Traditional beach
cottages in the City were constructed for vacation purposes, which is reflected in the
small living spaces and bedrooms. Requests to expand cottages are rarely for the
purpose to add more bedrooms, but rather to expand the size of existing rooms, such
as kitchens, living rooms, and other common areas. The typical intention is to
modernize and enhance the cottage’s livability, not intensify its use. Expansions of
existing rooms are not expected to lead to increased parking demand and is capped
by the Amendment not to exceed 750 square feet. Redevelopment standards also
require the structure to not exceed a maximum of one-story up to a height of 16 feet
in the front half of the lot and the rear half is limited to two stories up to 24 feet. Third
floor area and decks are not allowed, further limiting possibility of use intensification.
It is noteworthy that a majority of the traditional cottages are located within Corona
del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa Peninsula, which are very pedestrian-friendly
neighborhoods, and are within a half-mile walking distance of public transit lines.
• Bedroom to parking ratio doesn’t always improve with redevelopment. Another factor
to consider is that many new developments that maximize the building envelope are
likely to have similar or less parking for bedrooms than what an expanded cottage
would provide. In the below example, redevelopment of a cottage would maintain a
higher parking per bedroom ratio than a new single-family development with
maximized floor area.
Development Parking Bedrooms Ratio
Existing SFR Cottage 2 2 1 parking space per bedroom
Redevelopment of
SFR Cottage (one
added bedroom)
2 3 .66 parking spaces per bedroom
New SFR 2 5 .40 parking spaces per bedroom
• Short term lodging would be prohibited for properties redeveloping under the
Amendment. This restriction will help eliminate the possibility of expanding cottages
under this program for the purpose of increasing occupancy for short-term lodging,
mitigating the possibility of increased on-street parking demands associated with
such uses. It could additionally incentivize property owners to keep the structure in
the housing stock as a rental unit. The short-term lodging prohibition would be
included in the required deed restriction and any existing short-term lodging permit
would be revoked.
2) Clarify number of beach cottages that would be affected by this amendment.
Staff conducted a visual analysis on GIS to survey structures eligible for cottage
preservation in the coastal zone. Large-scale identification of cottages is time-
consuming and challenging because of the specific building envelope requirement of
the Amendment. For these reasons, the analysis focuses on several prominent areas
in the coastal zone, inclusive of Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, and the Balboa
Peninsula. Existing residences in the coastal zone vary dramatically in respect to
architectural style and year of construction, making it difficult to discern compliance
with the cottage criteria simply from a visual observation. In such unclear cases, the
analysis counts the structure as a cottage.
Using highly conservative estimates, Staff identified approximately 1,000 cottages
within the study areas that may be able to redevelop under the Amendment.
Importantly, the actual number of feasible sites that could pursue the redevelopment
benefits is expected to be significantly fewer. Many cottages are over five-decades
old, with a considerable amount dating back to the original subdivisions.
Redevelopment allowances under the Amendment require a strict building form to
ensure a cottage character and limits the structure’s size, height, and location. In
contrast, property owners desire to maximize building envelopes to recoup their
investment, especially considering the subject areas' high land cost. While most
property owners will opt for new development, the Amendment offers a meaningful
and voluntary solution for those seeking to make select improvements to their
traditional beach cottage.
3) Describe how far the affected cottages are from beach.
Within the coastal zone, cottages are more prevalent in the Corona del Mar, Balboa
Island, West Newport, and Balboa Peninsula areas of the City. Within each area,
cottages vary in distance from the beach. Please refer to the graphic depiction of
walking distances provided as Attachment B.
• Corona del Mar- 710 Avocado Avenue appears to be the furthest eligible cottage
within the coastal zone area measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.9
miles from the China Cove beach, the nearest beach, and 1 mile to Corona del Mar
State Beach.
• Balboa Island- 223 Apolena Avenue appears to be the furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.2 miles from the bay.
• West Newport- 488 Prospect Avenue appears to be furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.4 miles from the beach.
• Balboa Peninsula - 518 Short Street appears to be the furthest eligible cottage,
measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.4 miles from the beach.
• Peninsula Point (Balboa Peninsula) - 2037 East Balboa Boulevard appears to be
the furthest eligible cottage, measuring a walking distance of approximately 0.2
miles from the beach.
4) Verify whether the subject area is used for beach access.
All of the areas noted above are used for beach access to different degrees depending
on time of year. With the exception of the furthest property in Corona del Mar, it can be
expected that members of the public would park in these areas during peak summer
months. During non-peak periods, the further the distance from the beach, the higher
availability of public parking. Explained in detail above, negative impacts to coastal
public parking is not anticipated with approval of the Amendment.
I believe the information provided in this letter provides the information needed to complete
the LCP Amendment request. If you need any additional information, please contact me at
(949) 644-3209 or by e-mail at jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov. The City of Newport Beach
looks forward to working with you and your staff to review this amendment request.
Sincerely,
Attachments:
A- Case Study Exhibit
B- Walking Distance Exhibit
ATTACHMENT A
CASE STUDY
306 Alvarado Place (yr. 1912)
•Single-Family
•Home-1033 SF (3 bedroom 2 bath)
•Nonconforming parking: 2 required/0 provided
•1033 sf x 50% = 516.5 sf
Balboa Peninsula
410 Belvue Lane (yr. 1951)
•Single-Family (1430 sf total)
•Home-990 SF (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-400 SF (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: size of spaces
•1430 sf x 50% = 715 sf
Balboa Peninsula
606 Marguerite Ave (yr. unknown)
•Duplex (2018 sf total)
•Unit 1-(2 bedroom 1 bath) 874 sf
•Unit 2-(1 bedroom 1 bath) 608 sf
•Garage-536 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2018 sf x 50% = 1009 sf
•750 sf limit = 37% addition
Corona del Mar
425 Orchid Ave (yr. 1948)
•Duplex (2165 sf total)
•Unit 1-1125sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Unit 2-627 sf (1 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-413 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2165 sf x 50% = 1082.5 sf
•750 sf limit = 35% addition
Corona del Mar
600 Balboa Ave (yr. 1939)
•Duplex (1756 sf total)
•Unit 1-934sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Unit 2-411 sf (1 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-411 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•1756 sf x 50% = 878 sf
•750 sf limit = 43% addition
2nd unit
above
Balboa Island
314 Sapphire Ave (yr. 1941)
•Duplex (2325 sf total)
•Unit 1-1163sf (2 bedroom 2 bath)
•Unit 2-676 sf (2 bedroom 1 bath)
•Garage-486 sf (2-car)
•Nonconforming parking: 4 required/2 provided
•2325 sf x 50% = 1162.5 sf
•750 sf limit = 32% addition
Balboa Island
ATTACHMENT B
WALKING DISTANCE
EXHIBIT
Corona del Mar –710 Avocado Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.9 miles
Walking Distance to Beach
1 mile
Balboa Island-223 Apolena Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.2 miles
Newport Shores (West Newport)–488 Prospect Avenue
Walking Distance to Beach
0.4 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
Balboa Peninsula–518 Short Street
Walking Distance to Beach
0.4 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
Peninsula Point (Balboa Peninsula)–2037 E Balboa Blvd.
Walking Distance to Beach
0.2 miles
Primary Beach
Destination
From: Murillo, Jaime
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:47 AM
To: 'Rehm, Zach@Coastal'
Subject: RE: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
Thanks for clarifying Zach, I wasn’t aware Amrita was the lead planner on these. Regarding cottage
preservation, I just wanted to make sure it was complete because I don’t have a copy of the complete
letter or one-year extension for that part.
From: Rehm, Zach@Coastal <Zach.Rehm@coastal.ca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 5:43 PM
To: Murillo, Jaime <JMurillo@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Re: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
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Hello Jaime,
Amrita is prioritizing the STR Amendment (and Newport Island STR Amendment). You may
have been under the impression Liliana was working on those, but Amrita is the lead planner.
Our target is September, but that is not assured. Amrita will work on the cottages Amendment
before the regulatory deadline (near the end of the year I think?) as it fits in with her other non-
Newport assignments.
--
Zach Rehm
District Supervisor
California Coastal Commission
301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-5071
To submit an appeal, emergency permit application, or PRA request please email: southcoast@coastal.ca.gov
From: Murillo, Jaime <JMurillo@newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 11:54 AM
To: Rehm, Zach@Coastal <Zach.Rehm@coastal.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
Hi Zach,
Sorry to keep bugging you, but one last question and I’ll leave you alone for awhile Can you please
provide me with an update regarding our cottage preservation amendment request? I have been unable
to get a reply from Amrita.
From: Murillo, Jaime
Sent: Monday, June 14, 2021 2:35 PM
To: Spencer, Amrita@Coastal <Amrita.Spencer@coastal.ca.gov>
Cc: 'Rehm, Zach@Coastal' <Zach.Rehm@coastal.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
Hi Amrita,
Just checking in again regarding my inquiry below. Can you please confirm?
Thanks,
Jaime
JAIME MURILLO, AICP
Community Development Department
Principal Planner
jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov
949-644-3209
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay C, Newport Beach, California 92660 | newportbeachca.gov
From: Murillo, Jaime
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:49 AM
To: Spencer, Amrita@Coastal <Amrita.Spencer@coastal.ca.gov>
Subject: Cottage Preservation Amendment Status Letter
Hi Amrita,
I don’t believe I ever received a letter deeming the Part A Amendment for Cottage Preservation
complete. I believe you confirmed it in email, but I don’t have formal confirmation. Can you please send
it me?
Thanks,
Jaime