HomeMy WebLinkAbout00_AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
ZOOM
Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 10:00 AM
Zoning Administrator Members:
Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, 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.
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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 Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, 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 May 30, 20241.
Recommended Action
Approve and File
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IV.PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
Gelatissimo Gelato Minor Use Permit (PA2024-0062)
Site Location: 304 Marine Avenue
2.
Project Summary
A minor use permit to allow a gelato shop (take-out service, fast casual) within an
existing single-story commercial building. The applicant is proposing minor
modifications to the façade and interior of the building. No late hours (after 11:00
p.m.) or alcohol service are proposed as a part of this application.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) 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 Minor Use Permit
filed as PA2024-0062 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
1331 Antigua Newport Beach LLC Residence Lot Merger (PA2024-0018)
Site Location: 600 Seaward Road
3.
Project Summary
A lot merger application for two parcels under common ownership by removing the
lot line that separates the front and rear lots, to allow for future improvements across
the existing interior property line. The front lot is developed with a single -family home,
while the rear lot is undeveloped with the exception of accessory structures such as
planters and fencing. This undeveloped area currently acts as a backyard for the
home.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 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
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving a Lot Merger filed
as PA2024-0018 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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Doan Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map and Coastal
Development Permit (PA2024-0033)
Site Location: 2501 Seaview Avenue
4.
Project Summary
A tentative parcel map and a coastal development permit (CDP) for two-unit
condominium purposes. A duplex has been demolished and a new duplex is under
construction. No waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code are proposed. The tentative parcel map will allow each unit to be sold
individually. A coastal development permit is required because the property is in the
coastal zone.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to 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
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Tentative Parcel
Map and Coastal Development Permit filed as PA2024-0033. (Attachment No.
ZA 1).
Aflatoon Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2024-0051)
Site Location: 434 Harbor Island Drive
5.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing one-story,
single-unit residential dwelling and the construction of a new 4,148 square foot
two-story residential dwelling unit and a 613 square-foot attached garage, and a 337
square foot attached accessory dwelling unit. The project includes raising the
existing bulkhead. The project complies with all applicable development standards
and no deviations are requested. The proposed development includes additional
appurtenances such as walls, fences, patios, hardscape, drainage devices, and
landscaping. All improvements authorized by this CDP will be located on private
property.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under 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
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on the environment; and
3.Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal
Development Permit filed as PA2024-0051 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Allen Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2024-0063)
Site Location: 503 and 503 ½ 36th Street
6.
Project Summary
A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing two-story
duplex and the construction of a new 2,208 square foot three-story residential
dwelling unit with a 450 square-foot attached garage, and a 291 square foot junior
accessory dwelling unit. The project includes raising the existing bulkhead. The
project complies with all applicable development standards and no deviations are
requested. The proposed development includes additional appurtenances such as
walls, fences, patios, hardscape, drainage devices, and landscaping. All
improvements authorized by this CDP will be located on private property.
Recommended Action
1.Conduct a public hearing;
2.Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under 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 filed as PA2024-0063 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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