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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/2014 - Zoning AdministratorNEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 01/16/2014 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1 st Floor) Thursday, January 16, 2014 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 James Campbell, Principal Planner Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician B. MINUTES of December 23, 2013 Action: Approved C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -030 (PA2013 -236) 401 and 403 Heliotrope CD 6 Zoning Administrator Wisneski stated that a memo was received from staff indicating the item would be continued to resolve other issues on the property. She added that the item would be re- noticed for a future meeting. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and had two comments. He stated the vicinity map did not reference a 401 Heliotrope and that it was unclear where the property was located. He also stated that condition no. 6 in the draft resolution was unclear and needed to identify Bayside Park specifically. There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator indicated that public comments would be taken into consideration. Action: Continued to date uncertain ITEM NO. 2 11424 th Street Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -029 (PA2013 -229) 11424 th Street CD 1 Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request was for a Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes. He indicated a single - family residence was demolished and a new two -unit project was under construction. Mr. Van Patten added that public improvements would be required and that the applicant would be subject to park dedication fees. Applicant Leonard Stiles of Stiles Surveying, on behalf of the property owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and had three comments. He inquired as to whether or not the property owner was affiliated with the City of Newport Beach, complemented the staff report for Page 1 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 01/16/2014 acknowledging that the housing stock was increasing, and stated that he did not think the City had the authority to make findings of compliance with the Coastal Act. The Zoning Administrator indicated the applicant was not affiliated with the City. There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator expressed agreement with the findings that had been made and acted to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -029. Action: Approved ITEM NO. 3 Hardy Residence Modification Permit No. MD2013 -016 (PA2013 -187) 1736 Bayport Way CD 3 Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician, provided a brief project description stating that the request was for a Modification Permit to allow a 464- square -foot addition to an existing single - family residence that has nonconforming parking. He indicated that the parking was nonconforming due to the interior dimension of the garage and that the residence was limited to an addition of 10 percent by the Zoning Code. Mr. Van Patten stated that the requested modification was for a 16 percent addition to the residence and to allow a portion of the addition to encroach 1 -foot into the 10 -foot side setback. He then provided a brief overview of facts to support the project. Applicant Michael Hardy, property owner, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. One member of the public, Jim Mosher, spoke and inquired as to when the property was originally built. The applicant responded that the property was built in 1959. There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator expressed agreement with the findings that had been made and acted to approve Modification Permit No. MD2013 -016. Action: Approved ITEM NO.4 Charles King Company Field Office and Contractor Yard Limited Term Permit No. XP2013 -005 (PA2013 -200) 3300 Newport Boulevard (former City Hall site) CD 1 James Campbell, Principal Planner, provided a brief description of the project indicating that the applicant is requesting an extension of time to operate an existing temporary field office and contractor yard at the former City Hall site. The temporary office and contractor yard has been operating since early November 2013, pursuant to a Limited Term Permit for 90 days, approved by the Director of Community Development. The temporary contractor yard supports the Orange County Sanitation District project to re -line the Balboa trunk sewer line. The use has been operating consistent with the conditions with no complaints. The extension would allow the yard to operate until October 22, 2014. The Zoning Administrator indicated that she noticed the installation of water quality best management practices (BMP) and the fencing at the site. Principal Planner Campbell indicated that the conditions of Page 2 of 3 NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES 01/16/2014 approval require maintenance of the BMPs, fencing and signs. He also indicated that the site is required to be returned to its original condition when the sewer project is complete. Applicant Steve Radaich of The Charles King Company, on behalf of the applicant, stated that he had reviewed the draft resolution and the required conditions. The Zoning Administrator opened the public hearing. Jim Mosher inquired as to whether or not the City has any plans for the use of the parking lot. Principal Planner Campbell indicated that use of the existing parking lot would be consistent with current uses and that there are no other interim plans. There were no other public comments. The Zoning Administrator expressed agreement with the findings and conditions in the draft resolution and acted to adopt the resolution approving Limited Term Permit No. XP2013 -005. Action: Approved D. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS None. E. ADJOURNMENT The hearing was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator Hearing was posted on January 10, 2014, at 2:20 p.m. in the Chambers binder and on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website on January 10, 2014, at 2:40 p.m. Wisneski, AIPP, Zoning Administrator Page 3 of 3