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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
U Newport Beach City Hall - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport
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Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E-1st Floor)
February 26, 2015 -3:30 PM
Brenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 2015
III. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
ITEM NO. 1. Byers Residence Parking Modification (PA2014-219)
224 Coral Avenue
Summary:
A modification permit to allow a 21-percent addition to an existing nonconforming single-
family residence where the code limits additions up to 10 percent of the existing gross floor
area when the required parking dimensions are not provided. The garage currently provides
a 17-foot 9-inch width and a 19-foot '/z-inch depth where 20 feet is required for both
dimensions. At the time it was constructed, the garage dimensions were in compliance with
the requirements of the Zoning Code.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2015- approving Modification
Permit No. MD2014-013.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ITEM NO. 2. Shiloh LLC Lot Merger (PA2014-223)
4607 and 4615 Brighton Road
Summary:
A lot merger application and a request to waive the parcel map requirement for two
properties, under common ownership, located within Cameo Shores. The merger would
combine two legal lots, Lots 147 and 148 of Tract 3357, into a single parcel for the future
development of a single-unit dwelling.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Lot Merger No. LM2014-
006.
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CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
ITEM NO. 3. Edson Residence Modification (PA2014-138)
2140 East Ocean Boulevard
Summary:
A modification permit to allow an approximately 43-percent addition to an existing
nonconforming single-unit residence where the code limits additions up to 10 percent of the
existing gross floor area when the required parking dimensions are not provided. The
addition would consist of an 87-square-foot garage and storage area expansion on the first
level and a 667.50-square-foot conversion of attic area to living area on the second level.
The garage currently provides an interior width of 17 feet 6inches and a depth of 19 feet,
where a minimum 20-foot by 20-foot interior dimension is required.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Modification Permit No.
MD2014-008.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Committee. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite,
but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Committee has the discretion to extend or shorten
the speakers'time limit on non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all
speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
V. ADJOURNMENT
This hearing is subject to the Ralph M.Brown Act.Among other things,the Brown Act requires that the Zoning Administrator agenda be posted at least
seventy-two(72)hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator
and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator.The Zoning Administrator may limit public
comments to a reasonable amount of time,generally three(3)minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act("ADA")in all respects. If,as an attendee or a
participant at this hearing,you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided,the City of Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate
you in every reasonable manner.If requested,this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability,as
required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(42 U.S.C.Sec. 12132),and the federal rules and regulations adopted in
implementation thereof. Please contact the Community Development Department at least forty-eight(48)hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your
particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949-644-3200.
If in the future,you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is to be conducted,you may be limited to
raising only those issues which you(or someone else)raised orally at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before
the hearing.
The agendas,minutes,and staff reports are available on the City's web site at:www.newportbeachca.gov/zoningadministrator and for public inspection
in the Community Development Department,Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive,during normal business hours. If you have any
questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation,please contact the Community Development Department, Planning
Division staff at(949)644-3200.
APPEAL PERIOD:An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk,as applicable,within fourteen(14)days following
the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different period of time is specified by the Municipal Code(e.g.,Title 19 allows ten(10)day
appeal period for tentative parcel and tract maps, lot line adjustments,or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal,contact the
Planning Division at 949 644-3200.
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