HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-04-21 Chris Explains Process to ShermanFrom: Miller, Chris
Sent: April 21, 2022 4:53 PM
To: Sherman Stacey
Cc: Kim Rible
Subject: 320 & 322 Buena Vista Process
Sherman,
I am in receipt of your emails today concerning the 320 and 322 Buena Vista pier transfers, and your
preliminary questions concerning the appeal and variance processes. I will attempt to address each
process below.
Appeal Staff’s Decision to Harbor Commission
1. Earlier this week, I provided you a draft response letter to the pier permit transfer application.
You indicated you had suggested comments. Upon our mutual agreement, I will sign and
transmit that letter to you.
2. If desired, you may appeal that decision. Appeal forms are located via the City Clerk’s office
here:
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57345/6373567925706700
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i. Note that the form must be physically submitted to the City Clerk’s
Office. Please also note the required fee. ($1,250 – PWB018)
ii. (The $2,130 fee you previously mentioned is for construction plan check
appeals.)
iii. I will handle the mailers and radius map.
3. Appeals to the Harbor Commission are public hearings. Public notice via newspaper, on-site
posting, and letters to residents are required.
a. The next available date for a HC public hearing is June 8 at 5:00 p.m.
Request for Variance
1. A variance may be requested via the Community Development Department who would likely
forward to Public Works for consideration.
2. Variance application is located here:
https://newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-
division/applications-forms-and-fees#Variance (Planning Permit Application)
a. The variance application fee is here:
https://newportbeachca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/131/6377316735412000
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b. Note the fee is $5,380 + $508 for public noticing.
c. I will handle the mailers and radius map.
3. The same schedule noted above also applies.
Please also note that upon submitting the above forms and fees, I will review and determine the timing
for both actions as they relate to the Harbor Commission. Further thought is required as to whether one
request precedes the other, or whether both are heard at the same meeting.
I will be out of the office tomorrow, but available next week to discuss as needed.
Thank you,
Chris Miller
Public Works Manager
(949) 644-3043