HomeMy WebLinkAbout02a - Correspondence from J Nelson on Jack's SurfboardsJohn W. Nelson
110 Via Lorca
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949 673 -1893
May 24, 2013
Ms. Kay Sims —
Zoning Administrator May 30, 2013
Item No. 2a: Additional Materials Received
Jack's Surfboard (PA2013 -052)
This letter is in regard to Project File No.: PA2013 -052, Jack's Surfboards request for a limited
term permit to allow outdoor sales of store merchandise at their location at 2727 Newport Blvd.
I am unable to attend the Public Hearing on May 30th, 2013 at 3:30 due to a prior commitment,
but I would like to voice my objection to the granting of this request.
I am objecting to the granting of the applicant's request because of the following concerns:
1. The granting of this request will result in a negative impact on the available parking located
within the property. The applicant has in the past abused their current permit. They have left
barricades in place beyond the four days they are allowed. They have exceeded the number of
parking spaces that they are allowed to block off. They have exceeded the number of times per
year they are allowed such outdoor sales. I have personally complained to code enforcement on
several occasions. Also, with the handicap parking spaces being located where they are,
blocking off the additional adjacent three spaces in the parking area between the two buildings,
results in a lack of convenient parking spaces for anyone else who wants to patronize the other
businesses within the property. Furthermore, these outdoor sales typically take place during the
holiday weekends at that puts a further strain on the available parking. When the original site
was planned, I am sure that the city did not intend to allow a site to be developed without
adequate parking available for the customers that shop at the property, which will be the case if
this request is granted. With that in mind the request should be denied.
2. Any outdoor sale is an eyesore and a blight on the community. Newport Beach has a unique
and pleasing character, and outdoor sales only detracts from this character. Outdoor sales are
something one would see in the Los Angeles garment district, or in Tijuana. This is not the type
of activity that is commensurate with the lifestyle or image of Newport Beach. We don't need to
encourage or allow any more "circus activity" anywhere in the city, especially on the peninsula.
The applicant has another store at PCH and Avocado. I am sure the city would never grant the
applicant a similar permit to conduct outdoor sales at that location. So what makes his location
at 2727 Newport Boulevard any different in that regard?
Please do not grant approval for the applicant's request. The residents in the surrounding area
deserve better than this.
Thank you for taking the opportunity to hear my objection.
Sincerely,
John W. NelsoK