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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING STAFF REPORT
December 19, 2024 Agenda Item No. 1
SUBJECT:
Three-Year Construction Time Limit Extension in Accordance with
Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) 15.02.095 (Addition of
Sections 105.3.3, 105.3.4 and 105.3.5), Section 105.3.4, Item 2 PERMITS: X2018-3856 and XR2023-0561
SITE LOCATION: 515 W 36th Street APPLICANT: Bill Chow PROPERTY OWNER: 777 Seaview Island LLC
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Chad Shelton, Building Inspector II
PREPARED BY: Tonee Thai, Chief Building Official - 949-718-1867, tthai@newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
The scope of work for the project is to construct new 4,082 sq. ft. duplex with attached 422 sq. ft. garage. BUILDING PERMIT HISTORY
This project first started with Permit X2018-3856 issued on June 12, 2020. Currently, only referenced permits above are subject to Newport Beach Municipal Code 15.02.095 with initial three-year construction limit expiration date of June 12, 2023.
Permit XR2023-0561 is a supplement permit to X2018-3856 to document a change of contractor for the permit. The first inspection was for a Pre-Grade Meeting on November 08, 2021.
The last inspection was for Rough Plumbing and Pan Test on October 17, 2024.
Please refer to Attachment 1 for detailed permit history.
Notice of pending Three-Year Construction Limit expiration were sent on April 11, 2024.
Please refer to Attachment 2 for detailed notice activities.
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515 W 36th Street – XR2023-0561 Administrative Hearing, December 19, 2024 Page 2
PREVIOUS EXTENSIONS The chief building official granted an extension for a three-year construction time limit on March 13, 2023, with expiration date of June 11, 2024. (Attachment 3)
The hearing officer granted a 180-day extension to the three-year construction time limit after conducting a public hearing on June 27, 2024, with expiration date of December 6, 2024. (Attachment 3)
RECOMMENDATION 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, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; 3) The hearing officer may grant, or conditionally grant, up to a 180-calendar day
extension, per application for extension, if the officer finds special circumstances warrant an extension of time, or the failure to meet the time limit was caused by circumstances beyond the property owner, applicant, or the contractor’s control. If the officer makes the findings to grant an extension, then the officer shall consider whether conditions are necessary to ensure the timely completion of the project in
a manner that limits impacts to the surrounding property owners. The hearing officer shall deny the application if they cannot make the findings set forth in Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 15.02.095 (Addition of Sections 105.3.3, 105.3.4, and 105.3.5).
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights-of-way and waterways) including the applicant, and posted on the subject property at least 10 days
before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the city website. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment No. 1 – Building Permit Inspection History Attachment No. 2 – Three-Year Construction Limit Activities Attachment No. 3 – 1st Public Hearing and Building Official Extension
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Attachment No. 1
Building Permits Inspection History
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LINKED PERMIT INSPECTION HISTORY REPORT (2975-2018)
FOR CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Plan Check 12/20/2018Application Date:Permit Type:Owner:
ParcelNew06/12/2020Work Class:Issue Date:423 081 07
Approved 07/01/2020Expiration Date:Status:Address:515 36TH ST
NEWPORT BEACH, CAIVR Number: 160535
Scheduled
Date Inspection Type Inspection No. Inspection Status Primary Inspector Reinspection
Required?CompleteActual
Start Date
Inspection Location: 515 36TH ST
Permit: E2020-0284
11/17/2020 11/17/2020 Other - MISC E2020-0284-A0027
64306
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
12/08/2020 12/08/2020 Other - MISC E2020-0284-A0027
71835
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
10/14/2021 10/14/2021 Other - Electrical E2020-0284-A0028
96100
Partial Pass No Incomplete
03/15/2022 03/15/2022 Other - MISC E2020-0284-A0029
57432
Approved No Complete
04/11/2022 04/11/2022 Other - Electrical E2020-0284-A0029
70532
Partial Pass No Incomplete
Permit: E2022-0735
10/12/2022 10/12/2022 Final Electrical iBLD-012202-2022 Approved Walter Jones No Complete
Permit: X2018-3856
11/17/2020 11/17/2020 Other - MISC X2018-3856-A0027
64311
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
12/07/2020 12/07/2020 Other - MISC X2018-3856-A0027
71315
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
10/14/2021 10/14/2021 Other - Building X2018-3856-A0028
96105
Partial Pass No Incomplete
11/08/2021 11/08/2021 Call Inspector for
Pre-Grade Meeting
X2018-3856-A0029
06669
Partial Pass No Incomplete
03/15/2022 03/15/2022 Other - MISC X2018-3856-A0029
57433
Approved No Complete
04/11/2022 04/11/2022 Other - Building X2018-3856-A0029
70527
Partial Pass No Incomplete
05/19/2022 05/19/2022 Call Inspector for
Pre-Grade Meeting
X2018-3856-A0029
86858
Approved No Complete
06/20/2022 06/20/2022 Legacy Inspection X2018-3856-A0030
00233
Partial Pass No Incomplete
06/20/2022 Rough Grade
Approval
X2018-3856-A0029
99750
Approved No Complete
Permit: X2020-1370
11/17/2020 11/17/2020 Other - MISC X2020-1370-A0027
64309
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
12/07/2020 12/07/2020 Other - MISC X2020-1370-A0027
71314
Approved Walter Jones No Complete
05/06/2021 05/06/2021 Other - Building X2020-1370-A0028
28052
Cancelled Walter Jones No Complete
10/14/2021
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LINKED PERMIT INSPECTION HISTORY REPORT (2975-2018)
Plan Check 12/20/2018Application Date:Permit Type:Owner:
ParcelNew06/12/2020Work Class:Issue Date:423 081 07
Approved 07/01/2020Expiration Date:Status:Address:515 36TH ST
NEWPORT BEACH, CAIVR Number: 160535
Scheduled
Date Inspection Type Inspection No. Inspection Status Primary Inspector Reinspection
Required?CompleteActual
Start Date
10/14/2021 Other - Building X2020-1370-A0028
96098
Partial Pass No Incomplete
03/15/2022 03/15/2022 Other - MISC X2020-1370-A0029
57434
Approved No Complete
04/11/2022 04/11/2022 Other - Building X2020-1370-A0029
70530
Partial Pass No Incomplete
06/20/2022 06/20/2022 Final Building X2020-1370-A0029
99749
Approved No Complete
Permit: X2022-1748
10/12/2022 10/12/2022 Erection Pads iBLD-012204-2022 Not Ready for
Inspection
Walter Jones Yes Complete
02/23/2023 02/23/2023 Sewer iBLD-006900-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
02/23/2023 Soil Pipe iBLD-006901-2023 Cancelled Jason Rudenick Yes Complete
03/01/2023 03/01/2023 Soil Pipe iBLD-007298-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-006901-2023
05/15/2023 05/15/2023 Footings and
Foundation
iBLD-017714-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
05/15/2023 Rough Grade
Approval
iBLD-017840-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
05/15/2023 Setbacks or Line &
Grade
iBLD-017712-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
05/15/2023 Slab On Grade iBLD-017842-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
05/16/2023 05/16/2023 Ufer Ground iBLD-017601-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
10/31/2023 10/31/2023 Floor Framing &
Sheathing
iBLD-041733-2023 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
Permit: XR2022-3004
06/15/2023 06/15/2023 Footings and
Foundation
iBLD-022132-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
06/15/2023 Masonry
Pre-Grout/Wall Steel
iBLD-022462-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
06/26/2023 06/26/2023 Final Building iBLD-023778-2023 Correction Jason Rudenick Yes Complete
07/11/2023 07/11/2023 Final Building iBLD-025824-2023 Approved Jason Rudenick No Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-023778-2023
Permit: XR2023-0561
10/09/2023 10/09/2023 WQ-Best
Management
Practices
iBLD-038954-2023 Partial Pass Jason Rudenick Yes Incomplete
11/02/2023 11/02/2023 Complete Framing iBLD-042352-2023 Cancelled Chad Shelton Yes Complete
11/02/2023 Floor Framing &
Sheathing
iBLD-042351-2023 Partial Pass Chad Shelton Yes Incomplete
03/19/2024 03/19/2024 Floor Framing &
Sheathing
iBLD-009945-2024 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-042351-2023
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LINKED PERMIT INSPECTION HISTORY REPORT (2975-2018)
Plan Check 12/20/2018Application Date:Permit Type:Owner:
ParcelNew06/12/2020Work Class:Issue Date:423 081 07
Approved 07/01/2020Expiration Date:Status:Address:515 36TH ST
NEWPORT BEACH, CAIVR Number: 160535
Scheduled
Date Inspection Type Inspection No. Inspection Status Primary Inspector Reinspection
Required?CompleteActual
Start Date
04/02/2024 04/02/2024 Floor Framing &
Sheathing
iBLD-012213-2024 Partial Pass Chad Shelton Yes Incomplete
Reinspection of iBLD-009945-2024
04/23/2024 04/23/2024 Roof Framing,
Sheathing & Bldg
Height
iBLD-015445-2024 Cancelled Chad Shelton Yes Complete
05/14/2024 05/14/2024 Roof Framing,
Sheathing & Bldg
Height
iBLD-017855-2024 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-015445-2024
07/18/2024 07/18/2024 Shear and Hold
Downs
iBLD-026929-2024 Partial Pass Chad Shelton Yes Incomplete
07/30/2024 07/30/2024 Roof Framing,
Sheathing & Bldg
Height
iBLD-028630-2024 Approved Chad Shelton No Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-017855-2024
07/30/2024 Shear and Hold
Downs
iBLD-028629-2024 Partial Pass Chad Shelton Yes Incomplete
Reinspection of iBLD-026929-2024
09/24/2024 09/24/2024 Rough Electric
Residential
iBLD-036511-2024 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
10/17/2024 10/17/2024 Floor Framing &
Sheathing
iBLD-040803-2024 Approved Chad Shelton No Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-012213-2024
10/17/2024 Rough Electric
Residential
iBLD-039818-2024 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
Reinspection of iBLD-036511-2024
10/17/2024 Rough Plumbing &
Pan Test
iBLD-039817-2024 Correction Chad Shelton Yes Complete
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Attachment No. 2
Three-Year Construction Limit Activities
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PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT (X2022-1748)
FOR CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Activity CommentsActivity NumberActivity NameActivity TypeCreated Date Created By
03/13/2023
Generic Activity APPLICATION SUBMITTED ACT-000358-2023 3-YEAR DEADLINE
EXTENSION REQUEST
SUBMITTED ON 03/02/2023
DUE TO APPLICANT NOT
BEING NOTIFIED. SEE
PERMIT X2018-2867.
Tonee Thai
Generic Activity EXTENSION APPROVED ACT-000361-2023 3-YEAR CONSTRUCTION
TIME LIMIT 365 DAYS TOTAL
EXTENSION GRANTED.
PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE ON
06/11/2024 UNLESS AN
ADDITIONAL EXTENSION IS
GRANTED BY HEARING
OFFICER. SEE PERMIT
X2022-1748.
Tonee Thai
03/16/2023
Generic Activity 3-YEAR DEADLINE
EXTENSION
ACT-000423-2023 MAILED & EMAILED
APPROVED 3-YEAR
CONSTRUCTION LIMIT
EXTENSION TO PROPERTY
OWNER
Debi Schank
04/11/2024
EXPIRED - PERMIT
REPLACED
See xr2023-0561 Chad Shelton
07/31/2023
LOCKSTEP PERMIT WORK
IN PROGRESS
Lockstep XR2023-0561 Jason Rudenick
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PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT (X2022-1748)
FOR CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Activity CommentsActivity NumberActivity NameActivity TypeCreated Date Created By
03/13/2023
Generic Activity APPLICATION SUBMITTED ACT-000358-2023 3-YEAR DEADLINE
EXTENSION REQUEST
SUBMITTED ON 03/02/2023
DUE TO APPLICANT NOT
BEING NOTIFIED. SEE
PERMIT X2018-2867.
Tonee Thai
Generic Activity EXTENSION APPROVED ACT-000361-2023 3-YEAR CONSTRUCTION
TIME LIMIT 365 DAYS TOTAL
EXTENSION GRANTED.
PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE ON
06/11/2024 UNLESS AN
ADDITIONAL EXTENSION IS
GRANTED BY HEARING
OFFICER. SEE PERMIT
X2022-1748.
Tonee Thai
03/16/2023
Generic Activity 3-YEAR DEADLINE
EXTENSION
ACT-000423-2023 MAILED & EMAILED
APPROVED 3-YEAR
CONSTRUCTION LIMIT
EXTENSION TO PROPERTY
OWNER
Debi Schank
04/11/2024
EXPIRED - PERMIT
REPLACED
See xr2023-0561 Chad Shelton
07/31/2023
LOCKSTEP PERMIT WORK
IN PROGRESS
Lockstep XR2023-0561 Jason Rudenick
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PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT (XR2023-0561)
FOR CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Activity CommentsActivity NumberActivity NameActivity TypeCreated Date Created By
10/25/2024
Generic Activity ACT-004191-2024 turned in hearing officer app
to SL
Chad Shelton
04/11/2024
Generic Activity ACT-001533-2024 emailed extension form to gc
and attempted to call to
explain further. no answer.
Chad Shelton
Generic Activity ACT-001525-2024 Posted three year letter at
jobsite
Chad Shelton
04/22/2024
Generic Activity ACT-001677-2024 continued email chain with
contractor for what is
required on 3 year app to
accept it. Awaiting a
response. Let GC know to
call me to discuss this
afternoon.
Chad Shelton
04/23/2024
Generic Activity ACT-001706-2024 spoke again with gc over
phone. reminded him again of
requirements for turning in 3
year application.
Chad Shelton
05/01/2024
Generic Activity ACT-001822-2024 more email correspondance
with gc/owner. Still missing
owner authorization letter
authorizing Bill Chow to act
on his behalf for the
extension. Also, missing
actual documentation for
material delays as claimed. I
will email back today and try
to get this information.
Chad Shelton
05/15/2024
Generic Activity ACT-002015-2024 contractor had previously
already been granted a 1
year extension. emailed him
correct hearing officer app.
waiting on response.
Chad Shelton
Generic Activity ACT-002030-2024 spoke with GC bill over
phone. confirmed he had
received the email of the
hearing officer app and will
try to turn in to me tomorrow.
Chad Shelton
05/16/2024
Generic Activity ACT-002053-2024 turned in hearing officer app
to SL desk.
Chad Shelton
05/17/2024
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PERMIT ACTIVITY REPORT (XR2023-0561)
Activity CommentsActivity NumberActivity NameActivity TypeCreated Date Created By
Generic Activity HEARING SCHEDULED ACT-002070-2024 HEARING SCHEDULED FOR
06/27/2024 AT 9:15 A.M.
Tonee Thai
06/27/2024
Generic Activity HEARING: 06/27/2024 ACT-002514-2024 07/15/2024: RECEIVED
ORDER - HEARING OFFICER
GRANTED EXTENSION TO
12/06/2024.
Tonee Thai
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Attachment No. 3
1st Public Hearing and Building Official Extension
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-1- FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF DECISION
BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
IN RE: 515 36TH STREET, SUBJECT PROPERTY, APPLICATION FOR PERMIT EXTENSION UNDER NEWPORT BEACH MUNIIPAL CODE SECTION 15.02.095.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER Hearing Officer: Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby Date: June 27, 2024 Time: 9:15 a.m.
INTRODUCTION
1. This matter involves an extension of time to complete construction for work under a
building permit issued for 515 36th Street (“Subject Property”) in the City of Newport Beach
under Section 105.3.4 of the Newport Beach Administrative Code (a locally amended version of
the California Building Code) as codified at Newport Beach Municipal Code (“NBMC”) Section
15.02.095. Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby (“Hearing Officer”), sitting as the Hearing Officer under
NBAC Section 105.3.4 heard this matter on June 27, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. (the “Hearing”). The
Hearing Officer is a licensed attorney in the State of California and serves as Hearing Officer
under contract with the City of Newport Beach (“City”). Pursuant to NBAC Section 105.3.4, the
Hearing Officer shall hear and decide whether this application for extension should be granted,
conditionally granted, or denied.
2. City is a charter city and municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of
California. The City was represented at the Hearing by Tonee Thai, Chief Building Official
(“City Representative”). Also in attendance from the City was Building Inspector Chris Sanchez.
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3. Bill Chow, the contractor for the Property (“Owner’s Representative”), appeared in
support of the application for an extension of time. Collectively, the Owner’s Representative and
Owner, 777 Seaview Island LLC, are referred to as the “Applicant.”
4. There were no members of the public present at the hearing.
5. The Hearing Officer considered the testimony of all witnesses at the hearing and all
documents made part of the administrative record. The mere fact that a witness’s testimony or
document may not be specifically referred to below does not and shall not be construed to mean
that said testimony or document was not considered.
6. Pursuant to the Administrative Hearing Rules and Procedures of the City of Newport
Beach, the hearing was digitally recorded.
7. The documents presented to the Hearing Officer during the hearing are the
administrative record of the hearing.
ISSUES
8. Pursuant to Section 105.3.4 of the NBAC, the issue to be determined by the Hearing
Officer is whether to grant, or conditionally grant, up to a one hundred and eighty (180) calendar
day extension, based on a finding that either (i) special circumstances warrant an extension of
time or (ii) the failure to meet the time limit was caused by circumstances beyond the property
owner’s, applicant’s or their contractor’s control.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
9. This matter is before the Hearing Officer consistent with Section 105.3.4 of the
NBAC.
10. The City of Newport Beach adopted the 2019 California Building Code by reference
under Ordinance No. 2019-17 as the Newport Beach Administrative Code, codified at Newport
Beach Municipal Code Section 15.02.010, which reads in part, “The City Council adopts and
incorporates by reference, as though set forth in full in this section, Chapter 1, Division II of the
2019 Edition of the California Building Code as published by the International Code Council.”
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11. The City of Newport Beach adopted certain additions, amendments, and deletions to
the 2019 California Building Code, pursuant to its authority under California Health and Safety
Code Section 17958.5.
12. One such addition is the addition of Sections 105.3.3, 105.3.4, and 105.3.5 to the
Newport Beach Administrative Code, codified at Newport Beach Municipal Code Section
15.02.095. Section 105.3.3 reads:
“For any one-unit or two-unit dwelling for which a tentative and final tract map is not required, the maximum allowable time to complete construction for any work that requires a building permit including, but not limited to, any construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, renovation, addition(s), modification(s), improvement(s), or alteration(s),
shall be limited to three (3) years, unless an extension is granted in accordance with Section 105.3.4.
For building permits issued on or after June 1, 2019, the time limit to complete construction shall begin on the date of issuance of the first or original building permit. For building permits issued prior to June 1, 2019, the time limit to complete construction
shall be three (3) years from June 1, 2019.
Final inspection and approval of the construction work by the City shall mark the date of
construction completion for purposes of Section 15.02.095. Time limits set forth herein shall not be extended by issuance of a subsequent building permit(s) for the same project.”
13. Permit No. X2018-3856 was issued by the City of Newport Beach on June 12, 2020
(“Permit”). The Permit was set to expire on June 12, 2023.
14. Permits may be extended up to one year beyond the initial three-year deadline by
application to the City Building Official. (NBAC 105.3.4(1)).
15. The one year extension was granted by the Building Official on March 13, 2023. As a
result of the Building Official’s actions, the Permit was set to expire on June 11, 2024.
16. Section 105.3.4 provides that if a project is not completed within the timeframe
authorized by the Building Official, the property owner or their authorized agent may seek
further extension from the City’s Hearing Officer. The property owner or applicant may seek two
extensions from the Hearing Officer which shall not exceed 180 days each. To grant the
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extension, the Hearing Officer must find that either (i) special circumstances warrant an
extension of time or (ii) the failure to meet the time limit was caused by circumstances beyond
the property owner’s, applicant’s, or their contractor’s control. Any approval of an extension
should include conditions to ensure timely completion of the project in a manner that limits
impacts on surrounding property owners. Applicant filed a request for an extension with the City
Hearing Officer seeking an extension for the full 180 days possible under the code.
17. The Applicant filed a request for an extension for an additional 180 days and a
hearing was held on June 28, 2024.
18. The City Representatives presented uncontroverted evidence that there has been
progress towards the completion of the project. However, the City Representatives cautioned
against changing the design team at this point in the project. Further, the City encouraged the
submittal of modifications of the design. There was no objection from the City Representatives
to the Hearing Officer granting an extension.
19. Applicant, through testimony of the Owner’s Representative, provided
uncontroverted evidence that there had been considerable progress made on the completion of
the project. The Applicant indicated a desire to modify the plans in order to move away from
aluminum windows. The current window design is causing significant delay. He expressed a
desire to potentially change the design team because he does not have a working relationship
with the firm that originally submitted the plans. He noted that the owner is also concerned
about the cost of working with the previous design team to update the plans.
20. The Applicant indicated that there may be a need for an additional continuance. He
sought a year in order to finalize the project. However, the Applicant confirmed that the project
will be able to be completed if the windows are able to be adjusted.
21. Credibility determinations were made in favor of the Applicant and the City. The
Applicant presented credible evidence that the delays were due to circumstances partially beyond
their control resulting from find a source for the aluminum windows.
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DECISION AND ORDER
22. The Applicant has presented sufficient evidence to establish that “the failure to meet
the time limit was caused primarily by circumstances beyond the property owner’s, applicant’s,
or their contractor’s control.” The Applicant could not have foreseen the significant delays
caused by material shortages. The owner, applicant, and/or contractor were not the cause of those
delays, nor could they have been avoided with reasonable diligence.
23. The Hearing Officer hereby grants an extension to 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6,
2024, in order to ensure the timely completion of the project.
24. Any person aggrieved by an administrative decision of a Hearing Officer may obtain
review of the administrative decision by filing a petition for review with the Orange County
Superior Court in accordance with the timelines and provisions as set forth in California
Government Code Section 53069.4. There may be other time limits which also affect the ability
to seek judicial review.
Dated: July 7, 2024 ____________________________
Jamaar M. Boyd-Weatherby
Hearing Examiner
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