HomeMy WebLinkAbout00_AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Ben Zdeba, Zoning Administrator
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The agenda will be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and the public will be allowed to
comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator, as well as items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time,
generally three (3) minutes per person.
The agendas, minutes, and staff reports are available on the City's website at: www.newportbeachca.gov/zoningadministrator and
for public inspection in the Community Development Department, Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during
normal business hours. If you have any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please
contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division staff at 949-644-3200.
Please Note: All mail or written communications (including email) from the public, residents, or applicants regarding an agenda
item must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on the business day immediately prior to the meeting. This allows time for the Zoning
Administrator to adequately consider the submitted correspondence. Comments can be emailed to CDD@newportbeachca.gov,
and all emails will be made part of the record.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a
participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate
you in every reasonable manner. Please contact •Ben Zdeba, Zoning Administrator, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949-644-3253 or
bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted, you
may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at the public hearing or in written
correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
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 December 15, 20221.
Recommended Action
1.Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Aeronutronic Ford Soil Vapor Remediation Limited Term Permit
(PA2022-0180)
Site Location: 94 Hartford Drive
2.
Project Summary
A limited term permit for the construction of a soil vapor extraction and treatment
system for a term of 12 months. The soil vapor extraction and treatment system
will consist of a 20-foot width by 12-foot depth by 10-foot height treatment system
building, an underground pipe network (approximately 2,400 linear ft), and 13
extraction wells for soil gas remediation. The project requests a 3.2-foot
separation distance where the required separation is 8 feet between buildings
and encroachment in the 5-foot front setback per the PC-24 (Aeronutronic Ford
Planned Community) development standards.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15330 - Class 30 (Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize,
Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or
Hazardous Substances) 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.
LA21G, LLC Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map and Coastal
Development Permit (PA2022-0234)
Site Location: 603 Acacia Avenue
3.
Project Summary
A request for a tentative parcel map and coastal development permit for a
two-unit condominium. A duplex will be demolished, and a new duplex will be
constructed (currently in plan check). No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are
proposed. The tentative parcel map will allow each unit to be sold individually.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) 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 Tentative Parcel
Map and Coastal Development Permit.
Villas Terra d’Sole, LLC Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map
(PA2022-0215)
Site Location: 1511 and 1513 Cliff Drive
4.
Project Summary
A tentative parcel map for condominium purposes for a duplex at 1511 and 1513
Cliff Drive. An existing duplex has been demolished and a new duplex is currently
under construction. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed. The
Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be sold individually.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15315 - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) 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 Tentative Parcel
Map.
Winkle Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2022-121)
Site Location: 2130 Santiago Drive
5.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit to allow the demolition of an existing single-family
residence and the construction of a new 4,921-square-foot residence and
attached 758-square-foot, three (3)-car garage. The project also includes the
construction of an in-ground pool, covered patio, landscaping, hardscaping,
drainage, and site walls. The design 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)
under Section 15303 - 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.
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925 Via Lido Soud, LLC Residence Lot Merger and Coastal Development
Permit (PA2022-0204)
Site Location: 921 and 925 Via Lido Soud
6.
Project Summary
A request for a lot merger and coastal development permit to allow the demolition
of two single-family residences at 921 and 925 Via Lido Soud, the merger of two
lots under common ownership to create a single parcel, and the construction of a
7,232-square-foot, two-story single-family residence with a 599-square-foot
accessory dwelling unit and attached 1,143-square-foot, four-car garage with
golf-cart space. The project includes additional appurtenances such as site walls,
fences, patios, drainage devices, and landscaping. The design complies with all
applicable development standards, including height, setbacks, and floor area limit
where no deviations are requested.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under 15315 - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) and Section 15303 - 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 Lot Merger and
Coastal Development Permit.
Jankiewicz Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2022-0155)
Site Location: 316 and 316 ½ Grand Canal
7.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing
nonconforming duplex and the construction of a new three (3)-story,
2,626-square-foot, single-unit residence with attached 436-square-foot-two (2)-car
garage. The project includes a 242-square-foot attached junior accessory
dwelling unit (JADU). The project complies with all applicable development
standards and no deviations are requested. The project includes hardscape,
walls, landscaping, and drainage facilities.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15303 - 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
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the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit.
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