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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - Draft Minutes of 04/25/2013NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 04/25/2013 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor) Thursday, April 25, 2013 REGULAR HEARING 3:30 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Staff Present: Brenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner B. MINUTES of April 11, 2013 Action: Approved C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 West Marine Towers - Modification Permit No. MD2013 -005 (PA2013 -053) 3425 and 3433 Via Lido CD 1 Jaime Murillo, Associate Planner, provided a brief project description stating that the subject property is currently undergoing interior and exterior alterations in conjunction with tenant improvements for West Marine. As part of this remodel, the westerly entrance of the building will be relocated, the northerly entrance will be eliminated, and the easterly entrance will remain. To distinguish the entrances into the remodeled retail building, the applicant is proposing to construct two new tower elements. The existing building currently measures 31 feet 9 inches in height and the proposed towers would measure approximately 2 feet 3 inches in higher than the existing building. Mr. Murillo mentioned that the Zoning Code permits the increased height for architectural features with a modification permit, and recommended approval of the request. Ryan Jones of Fritz Duda Company, on behalf of West Marine, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Sam O'Shay, was in attendance but stated that he had no comment and was just curious about the project. There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator commented that the requested increase in height was reasonable and not overpowering to the overall development. In response to the Zoning Administrator's inquiry, Mr. Jones discussed future plans for remodeling other portions of the shopping center and potential tenant selection. The Zoning Administrator mentioned that written correspondence was received from Mr. Jim Mosher raising concerns with regard to the pedestrian connections within the shopping center and the effect of eliminating the northerly entrance. Mr. Jones responded saying that as a retail tenant, it was West Marine's desire to minimize the number of entry points; however, they are constructing an expanded patio and display area near the west entrance, which includes seating for pedestrian convenience. The Zoning Administrator took action and approved Modification Permit MD2013 -005 incorporating the typographical corrections to the Resolution related to Section 2.1 and Finding A.1 as submitted by Mr. Mosher. Action: Approved as amended D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS Page 1 of 2 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 04/25/2013 None. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 3:36 p.m. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on April 18, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. on the City Hall Bulletin Board located in the entrance of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website on April 18, 2013, at 3:05 p.m. Brenda Wisneski, AICP, Zoning Administrator Page 2 of 2 Items B,1,2,3,4 and 5: Additional Materials Zoning Administrator Hearing May 16, 2013 May 16, 2013, Zoning Administrator Agenda Items mments submitted by: Jim Mosher (jimmosher(a�yahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach iSQ (949- 548 -6229) General 1. The "Public No ' e" section of all four hearing item staff reports says notice was published, mailed and "poste n the subject property at least 10 days prior to the decision date, consistent with the pro ' 'ons of the Municipal Code." NBMC Section 20.62.020.B actually requires those actions to be ompleted "at least ten (10) days before the scheduled hearing," not the decision (whic ould presumably come many days after the initial hearing). The statements in the sta eports provide no assurance the hearings were properly noticed, although the resolution ay they were. 2. Passages shown below, with no further expla tion, but in italics with c*'" °� rrce^ou underline are suggested corrections of what seem to be tem B: Minutes of April 25, 2013 Page 1, Item C, paragraph 1: "...the proposed towers would measure approximately 2 feet 3 inches in higher than the existing building. " m C.2. 424 Marguerite Avenue Parcel Map (PA2013 -060) Comme on Draft Resolution (Attachment No. ZA 1): 1. Section . -"The subject property is not located within the Coastal Zone." 2. The Facts in Supp of Finding: 1 -1.: "Therefore, the parcel map for condominium purposes will not affect City in meeting its regional housing need" seem questionable: a. Section 66412.3 of the Su 'vision Map Act involves considering the housing needs of the region and "balan ' ] these needs against the public service needs of its residents and available , al and environmental resources." b. California Government Code Section 6 involves housing for all income levels, and not having a disproportionate frac ' in any one category. c. By adding one unit to the City's housing stock in a rticular income category, doesn't this approval affect the City's ability to meet its Is with respect to both these sections? 3. Exhibit "A" : Conditions of Approval a. Condition "10. All above ground improvements shall stay a minimum _ -feet clear of the alley setback."