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NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH ZOOM THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 REGULAR MEETING – 10:00 A.M. I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Staff Present (Remote): Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Zoning Administrator Oscar Orozco, Assistant Planner
II. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2023
Zoning Administrator Zdeba acknowledged receiving suggested written corrections from Jim Mosher, resident. He also noted that a public commenter’s last name was misspelled. Seeing no members of the public in
attendance to provide further comments, Zoning Administrator Zdeba approved the minutes with the changes suggested by Mr. Mosher and the corrected spelling. Action: Approved as amended
IV. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 2 Allison Residence Modification Permit (PA2022-0318) Site Location: 306 St. Andrews Road Council District 2
Oscar Orozco, Assistant Planner, provided a project description stating that a modification permit is requested
to allow an addition to an existing single-unit residence with a legal nonconforming garage due to its interior dimensions. The project proposes an addition of 852 square feet resulting in a total gross floor area of 3,180
square feet. Mr. Orozco also stated that the existing interior dimensions of the two-car garage are 18 feet, 2 inches wide by 16 feet, 2 inches deep, which were compliant with the standards at the time of construction.
As a result of amendments to the Newport Beach Municipal Code in subsequent years, the garage is now substandard in size. The current requirement for the subject property is 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep.
Mr. Orozco discussed the Zoning Code development limits to residential structures with nonconforming parking dimensions and how larger additions may be permitted subject to the approval of a modification permit. He provided additional information on the project and stated that the new floor plan configuration
will allow for the existing bathroom to be relocated out of the garage. With these changes, it will be functional and in compliance.
Lastly, he stated that the exterior wall of the garage is located 1 foot, 1 inch from the required side setback. The current interior garage dimensions would require the garage wall be moved 1 foot, 10 inches to achieve the required 20-foot width. This would place the garage wall within the required 4-foot side yard setback,
which is not allowed by the Zoning Code. In addition, relocating the interior garage wall 1 foot, 10 inches to achieve the 20-foot clear dimension for width, would encroach into the dining area of the existing dwelling
space and is contrary to the purpose of the proposed addition. This would also require reframing the garage walls, which would add significant scope and cost to the project.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR 08/24/2023
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Mr. Orozco concluded by stating that the project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Smaller Structures). Applicant Kathleen Ensley stated that she had reviewed the draft resolution and agrees with all the required
conditions. Zoning Administrator Zdeba opened the public hearing. Seeing that no one from the public wished to comment, the public hearing was closed.
Action: Approved
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None. VI. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on August 17, 2023, at 4:35 p.m. on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City’s website on August 17, 2023, at 4:42 p.m.