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C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T D E P AR T M E N T
Planning Division
Please Distribute to:
BLDG – Dan Aquino Date: July 12, 2023
Please return PRR and Plans to Staff Planner
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Applicant:
Samuel Ghaly Contact: Samuel Ghaly
949-235-0552
Project Name Kamell Residence CDP
Address: 4005 Seashore Drive
(PA2023-0115) Coastal Development Permit
Request to add a third-story ADU to an existing duplex and a large third-floor roof deck. The project will
require redesign to meet the maximum height limit of 29 feet. However, I would like feedback regarding
if it triggers VE requirements as proposed and any other comments/corrections. I will let the applicant
know that they will need licensed architect or engineer to draw the plans to add a third unit. Plans are
in files in energov.
REPORT REQUESTED BY: 7/26/23
Zoning Administrator: TBD
Check all that apply:
❑ No comments on the project
as presented.
Notes:
1. Wood framed structures more than 2 stories in height shall be
prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. Per Section
15.05.080 Newport Beach Municipal Code as amended to Section
R301.1.3.2 CRC.
2. Provide a minimum of one exit doorway not less than 3’ wide and
6’-6” in height with a minimum clear width of 32”. R311
3. For habitable levels located more than one story above or more
than one story below an egress door: The maximum travel distance
from any occupied point to a stairway or ramp that provides egress
from such habitable level or basement shall not exceed 50’. R311.4
4. Bedrooms shall comply with Emergency escape rescue opening
per R310.
5. Habitable rooms shall have a minimum dimension of 7ft and
minimum area of 70 sq. ft. R304.
6. Geotechnical Report is required. Refer to policy link below.
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/
18172/635682493202100000Sadas
7. Building is located on VE flood zone: Substantial improvement
projects must illustrate how the entire structure complies with flood
mitigation requirements. Substantial improvement is when the cost
of improvements meets or exceed 50% of the depreciated market
value of the existing structure. The entire structure (existing and
new) must be elevated to the top of slab at one foot above the Base
Flood Elevation. ASCE 24 and Building Code Policy NBMC 15.50.
❑ Application of Standard Code
requirements are not
expected to alter the project
design.
❑ Recommended conditions of
approval are attached.
❑ Application of Standard Code
requirements or the attached
conditions of approval will
substantially impact or alter
the design of the project.
❑ I contacted the applicant on
❑ To schedule an appt. for
Code review
❑ To discuss the following
(see notes)
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8. Foundation shall be design to mitigate liquefaction. Refer to policy
link below.
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/
2929/635682493202100000
9. Exterior walls of dwellings, guesthouses, garages, carports and/or
accessory structures closer than 5 ft. (3 ft. if sprinklered) to the
property line shall be 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction.
Table R302.1(1) and (2).
10. 1-hr fire and 50 stc sound rating are required between walls and
floors of dwelling units. R302.3.
11. Where floor assemblies are required to be fire-resistance rated, the
supporting construction of such walls shall have equal or greater
fire-resistive-rating. R302.3.1
12. Landing lengths at all exterior doors shall be a minimum of 36” in
the direction of travel. R311.3
Dan Aquino 3292 08/02/23
Signature Ext. Date