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Home My WebLink About10 - Attachment CC11 - CorrespondenceADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ITEM NOS. 3A THROUGH 3H ATTACHMENT N®. CC 11 115 110 P. ARNSEN BLAKELY* JOSEPH MANCINI NOEL K. TORGERSON' PAUL K. WATKINS• 'A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BY HAND DELIVERY Earl McDaniel, Chairman LAW OFFICES OF WATKINS, BLAKELY & TORGERSON, LLP SUITE 810 535 ANTON BOULEVARD COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 92626 -7047 TELEPHONE (714) 556 -0800 FACSIMILE (714) 641 -4012 March 28, 2011 City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Community Development Department Planning Division 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Correspondence Item No. 3a West Newport Amendments PA2010- 182,PA2010- 190,and PA2 011 ALNA'S EXTENSION 2108 AUTHOR'S E MAIL ADDRESS: pawl @lawlriend.com http:/Iwww.lawfriend.com File No. I I flVd&ED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT MAR 2 9 2011 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RE: The National Cat Protection Society, , a California nonprofit corporation; 6904 West Coast highway, Newport Beach, California 92663; APN 424 - 432 -07; General Plan Amendment to Change Zoning from R -2 (Two -Unit Residential) to MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical) Dear Chairman McDaniel: I. Background Our law firm represents The National Cat Protection Society, a California nonprofit corporation (the "Society "). The Society owns and occupies a commercial building located at 6904 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663 (the "Property "). Enclosed for your information is a series of pictures of the Property. The Society has cared for and protected homeless cats at the Property for over eighteen (18) years without incident, noise, or community disruption of any kind. The Society (and its commercial operation) has truly been a model citizen. We believe that until recently the Property was assigned a commercial zone dating back to the 1950's — perhaps as long as 50 years. 11:�L Earl McDaniel, Chairman Nettpor! Beach Planning Commission March 28, 2011 Page 2 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT MAR 2 8 2011 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH When the new Zoning Code became effective on November 25, 2010, the old mixed use zone (including commercial) for the Property (SP -4) was replaced with anew residential zone (R -2, Two - Unit Residential). It is our understanding that under the General Plan, the zoning for the Property and several others fronting PCH was changed to an R -2 zone with the thought that when the properties were redeveloped in the future, the highest and best use would be residential. Then, in light of the Council's decision to abate all non - conforming uses in 2008, the Property was designated for abatement. (Please see the enclosed letter dated January 14, 2011 fiom James Campbell, Acting Planning Director, Planning Department, City of Newport Beach.) As indicated in the letter, the Society was instructed to abate the non - residential use of the Property by November 25 of this year. On January 26, 2011, the Society filed an Application for a General Plan Amendment to restore a commercial zone for the Property. I am also enclosing a letter dated March 17, 2011 from the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce supporting the reinstatement of the commercial zone. II. What is the Society Requesting? We understand from Mr. Jay Garcia (Senior Planner) that the Planning Division of the Community Development Department has recommended that the Property be rezoned MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical) and that the Society's current use of caring for and protecting homeless cats be permitted to continue under the MU -V Zoning District. The Society requests the zone modification to MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical) and supports the staff recommendation. As you know, Section 20.22.01 OA (MU -V [Mixed -Use Vertical) Zoning District) describes the permitted uses of this zoning classification as follows: "20.22.010 — Purposes of Mixed -Use Zoning Districts A. MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical) Zoning District. This zoning district is intended to provide for areas appropriate for the development of mixed -use structures that vertically integrate residential dwellingunits above the ground floor with retail uses including office, restaurant, retail, and similar nonresidential uses located on the ground floor or above." The Society does not presently use the Property for residential purposes, but the MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical) zone modification would appear to offer the Society more flexibility (combining usage for both commercial and residential purposes) in the use of the Property (including a continuationof the 112 Earl McDaniel, Chairman Newpon Beach Planning Commission March 28, 2011 Page 3 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT MAR 2 Q 2011 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH current commercial use), and the Society therefore supports the staff recommendation of the General Plan Amendment to MU -V (Mixed -Use Vertical). Thank you for considering our application. Sincerely, aul K. Watkins for Watkins, Blakely & Torgerson, LLP Enclosures PKW.jbag cc: Ms. Denise Johnston Mr. Richard Tanzer N:IPKW1C1ienls1Tanzer Nall Cal ProlecaonSoclLlr to ChalrMcDaniel Plan Conine 032811.doc Z29 120 ` EMACTIONAL PROTECTION OCIETY m L , a I 40 Q a GZj A rn N M N m W NATIONAL f PROTECTION SOCIETY n 3 � Z y N p m m Y' r-'�y 124 41 9- i 'I ti 120 t: Qffiq Ir NATIONAL SOCIETY 122 01/19/2011 WED 18:22 FAX 949 850 7387 NATIONAL CAT 0002/004 �ywro+t PLANNING DEPARTMENT u PK 3300 Newport Boulevard, Building C, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 644.3200 Fax: (949) 644.3229 webslte: www.newoortbeachca.M RECEIVED BY January 14, 2011 PLANNING DEPARTMENT MAR 2 8 2011 CERTIFIED MAIL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH National Cat Protection Society 6902 West Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: Termination of a non - conforming use in a residential district 8904 West Coast Hwy (424.432 -07) Dear Property Owner, On October 26, 2010, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the City's Zoning Code, The Zoning Code was prepared to implement the land use and development policies of the 2006 General Plan, which Includes the change of a number of commercial properties to residential uses. As a result, the zoning classification for the property located at 6904 West Coast Hwy changed from SP-4 (Commercial) to R -2 on November 25, 2010 (see enclosed map). The Zoning Code establishes the maximum time period for the abatement and termination of nonconforming uses in residential districts. Section 20,38.100.C.1 requires any nonconforming use of land involving a structure to be discontinued (1) within one year of the effective date of the Zoning Code, (2) at the expiration of the term of a lease on the property, or (3) at the expiration of any operating license that is required by State law, whichever is earliest, The Planning Department has Investigated the current use of the property at 6904 West Coast Hwy. The current non - residential use is no longer a permitted use under the R -2 Zoning District. Therefore, the current use is a nonconforming use and is subject to abatement and must be discontinued on or before November 25, 2011. The Planning Department would like to make this transition as trouble -free as possible. We are prepared to meet with you to discuss possible options, which include: • Conversion of the use of the property or redeveloping the property to a residential use. • Requesting a time extension of the abatement period. • Requesting amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code continue the non- residential use of the property. 1:9 01/19/2011 WED 10:22 FAX 949 050 7307 NATIONAL CAT Ia003 /004 The Zoning Code Includes provisions through which a property owner may request an extension of the abatement period to amortize the property owner's investment to avoid an unconstitutional taking of property. Through this process, the City evaluates evidence of economic hardship arising from abatement, the nonconformity's impact on the community, and other factors that may affect the length of the abatement period required. If you wish to apply for an extension of the abatement of the use of this property, you may gpply at the City Planning Department no later than 90 days prior to Please feel free to contact me at 949-844 -3228 or CCampbell @newportbeachca.gov if you have any questions. RECEIVED BY Sincerely, PLANNING DEPARTMENT MAR 2 8 2011 James Campbell Acting Planning Director CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Enclosures: Abatement Period Extension Application Zoning District Map FAUsers\PLN1S hared %PA's1PAs- 2010\PA2010.1151Non conforming_Mailed Lettersuan- 14 PO BO_( 15)120110114_Mlssed_PO_(1S).doc ISO �• �' �� _ .. ., ,.� : � � 'yam ,��r w , .wj �. 1� . ,,:% , ..: :.. Ii.. NEWPORT 13EACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Building on a Century of Service March 17, 2011 Earl McDaniel, Chair Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 RECEIVED By PLANNING, DEPARTMENT MAR E 8 2Qt! C"OP NEWPORT BEACH RE: The National Cat Protection Society, a California nonprofit corporation; 6904 West Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Chairman McDaniel: The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce ( "NBCC ") is an association which represents over 700 business owners and operators in Newport Beach. The National Cat Protection Society (the "Society ") has been caring for and protecting homeless cats at 6904 West Pacific Coast Highway (the "Property") for over 18 years. When the new Zoning Code became effective on November 25, 2010, the old commercial zoning (SP4) was replaced with new residential zoning (R -2, Two -Unit Residential). It is my understanding that under the General Plan, the Society's Property and several others along PCH were changed to R -2 with the thought that when the properties were redeveloped In the future, the highest and best use would be residential. Then, in light of the Council's decision in 2008 to abate all non - conforming uses, the Society's Property became a target for abatement. The Society (and its commercial operation) has been a model citizen. in West. Newport Beach since 1993. It has oared for and and protected homeless..catc without incident, noise, or community disruption of any kind.. . We believe that the Society's proposed General Plan Amendment to revise the zoning from R -2 (Two -Unit Residential) to CG (General Commercial) (which would reinstate the commercial zone in place for at least the past 38 years) Is well taken. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce supports this General Plan Amendment for the Society's Property. Sincerely, Richard R. Luehrs, President 1470 JAMBoREE Ronv, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 • PH: (949) 729 -4400 • FAx (949) 729 -4417 • WEB: WWW.NEWFORTBEACH.COM 2S2 Marlene Correspondence Item No. 3b West Newport Amendments PA2010 -182 From: Omar Masry [omar.masry@gmail.com] pA2010 -190 Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:39 PM To: Garcia, Jay; Campbell, James; Burns, Marlene PA2011 -014 Subject: Newport Beach Planning Commission Letter (Omar Masry) Attachments: Newport Beach Planning Commission Letter (Omar Masry).pdf Good afternoon. Please convey my correspondence (attached) to the members of the Planning Commission and the project applicants. Regards, Omar Masry i33 OTAMR01 Pie] PAIIfi Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Commissioner(s): I would like to take a moment to convey my strong support for the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the following properties: ❖ 6904 West Coast Highway ❖ 6908 -6936 West Coast Highway ❖ 6480 West Coast Highway As a resident of the Newport Shores neighborhood I believe these changes will ensure reasonably appropriate uses remain within the neighborhood; ensure a fair business climate for small business; and demonstrate a good faith attempt by the City to remedy what appears to be a deficiency in the application /interpretation of the non - conformity provision of the City's Municipal Code. Looking forward, I would hope to see the City Council and Planning Commission revisit its treatment of non - conforming uses (through updates of the Zoning Code and clear direction to staff) to allow for more reasonable flexibility so that GPA/ZC's such as the proposed do not need to occur as often. For example: I would hope to see that a non - conforming business such as the Frog House Surf Shop (assuming no GPZ /ZC took place) is allowed to remain in business as long as the business remained safe, habitable, and in continuous operation with no more than a 12 month gap between approval of active business licenses. Specifically, business owners should feel confident that the business could be sold to a new owner who could continue the "use" so long as the project complied with its original conditions and was not deemed a nuisance. As a separate matter, I understand that Cucina Alessa (a fine dining Italian restaurant) located at 6700 West Coast Highway is considering, or has applied for, a change of use to allow for the serving of liquor in addition to it's current beer and wine license. I live close enough to see this restaurant from my window and have been impressed with both the cuisine, as well as its positive impact on the neighborhood (absence of noise, loitering, etc.). Z34 Newport Beach Planning Commission GPA/Z Support Letter March 29, 2011 I support such a proposal on the condition that the restaurant upgrade it's existing can sign to one that does not feature any illuminated sign panel background. For example, a sign composed of reverse halo LED illuminated individual channel letters would be a positive aesthetic improvement that would reflect well upon the restaurant and surrounding neighborhood. I appreciate your consideration. Please convey my correspondence to the applicants and Planning Commission. Regards, Omar Masry i35 Correspondence Item No. 3c Burns, Marlene West Newport Amendments From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] PA2010 -182 Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:12 PM PA2010 -190 To: Burns, Marlene PA2011 -014 Subject: FW: Please let the Froghouse stay! Categories: Red Category From: Chad Penry rmailto:chadpenryCalamail.coml Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20118:37 PM To: cwunsworthColroadrunner.com; strataland @earthlink.net; eaton727 @earthlink.net; rhawkins @earthlink. net; bhillgrenCa1)highrhodes.com; ameriCalrbf.com Subject: Please let the Froghouse stay! Hello All, We politely ask you make the right decision and allow the Froghouse to stay in Newport. It is a staple and historical surf shop for California but specifically for Newport Beach. Best Regards, Chad Chad Penry ISO Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:12 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Please save the Frog House! From: sarah @a - enviro - solutions.com rmailto :sarah @a- enviro- solutions.coml On Behalf Of Sarah Kincaid Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20112:36 PM To: Earl McDaniel; Charles Unsworth; Micheal Toerge; Barry Eaton; Robert Hawkins; Bradly Hillgren; Fred Ameri Subject: Please save the Frog House! Dear Commissioner, I know you have difficult decisions to make. I respectfully ask that you decide to save the Frog House. I grew up nearby, and still visit Newport often. The Frog House is a big draw to the area. Please save this wonderful place. Sincerely, Sarah Kincaid Sarah Kincaid Administrator A+ Environmental Solutions, LLC Web: w .envir- solutions.com Email: SarahZenvir- solutions.com 6898 Soquel Avenue Santa Cn i, CA 95062 Phone: 831476 -9200 Fax: 831475 -5322 137 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:05 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Save The Frog House From: Phillip Rhyu rmailto:phillip.rhyu @ omail.coml Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 11:09 AM To: rhawkinsCabearthlink.net Subject: Save The Frog House Dear Mr. Robert Hawkins, Please change the zoning laws in Newport Beach, CA to save the Frog House. This is a landmark for surfers of California. The friendlyest people and help people get into sport of surfing / water sports. I can remember going to the Frog House every since I started surfing. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Phillip S. Rhyu 138 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:04 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: The Frog House From: Arne Beckman rmailto:Arne@casterranch.coml Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20113:13 PM To: cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland @earthlink.net; eaton727 @earthl ink. net; rhawkins@earthlink.net; bhillorenCabhichrhodes.com; ameriCcbrbf.com; emcdaniel(d)sunwestbank.com Subject: The Frog House Dear City of Newport Beach, As a former resident of Newport and Costa Mesa I would ask that the Frog House surf shop be allowed to stay and flourish. Many of us who grew up in the area got our first surfboards from there. Even after moving to Dana Point I would still drive to the Frog House for my boards and other supplies. Even my grandparents (the late Dr Arnold O and Mabel Beckman) would shop for my brother and I there! Please approve the zoning request and amendment to allow the greatest surf shop on the west coast to continue on. Sincerely, Arnold W Beckman 1358 Terrace Dr Bullhead City, AZ 86442 Phone: 928-444-8106 139 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:04 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Please save The Frog House From: Amanda McCann fmailto:ammccann @hotmail.coml Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20113:22 PM Subject: Please save The Frog House Hello, I am writing to request you take into consideration the importance of The Frog House on the community. I have lived in Newport for the past 22 of my 29 years of life and cannot remember a time without it. It truly is a landmark and has positively represented our city for many years, and I would be so very sad to see this wonderful local business go. Please allow the zoning change and let The Frog House live on for future generations to enjoy as much as I have. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Warmest Regards, Amanda McCann Newport Beach resident 140 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:03 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: FrogHouse From: zundholzer @aol.com fmailto:zundholzer@aol.coml Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20115:55 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; eaton727@earthlink.net; rhawkins @earth link. net; bhillgren @highrhodes.com; ameri @rbf.com Subject: FrogHouse Please save the Frog House, it is considered at least in my family a landmark that needs not be disturbed. Please understand that I also value the upgrade of Newport Beach for the future, but please instead consider a facelift for the building. i would hate not to share this part of my wife and I youthful history with our children. Thank you for your consideration in the matter sincerely Thomas and Tracey McGee 141 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:03 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: My reason for traveling to NEwport Beach - - - -- Original Message - - -- From: Daniel [ mailto:danielgbenson @gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 20114:33 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland @earthlink.net; eaton727 @earthlink.net; rhawkins @earthlink.net; bhillgren @highrhodes.com; ameri @rbf.com Subject: My reason for traveling to NEwport Beach It is alarming that an institution that should be marked for inclusion as a historical site is being so severely threatened. I make regular pilgrimage to The Frog House from northern California. I have been doing this for decades, as do many others. But really... Newport Beach without The Frog House? Why bother. I am very distressed to discover that The Frog House is still struggling to win this fight to exist. I first shopped at The Frog House in the early 70's, and though I do not live in the area now, I still make regular visits to The Frog House when I have a need for supplies. To tell you the truth, it is one of the last reasons I have to visit Newport Beach - or Orange County, for that matter. But I do because The Frog House is such a huge part of my personal history. Of course, there are many more like me. Please do not let this beacon of what so much of Newport Beach stands for be taken away. If the city must get involved, why not figure a way to cash -in on its iconic success. Newport Beach without The Frog House? Preposterous. Daniel Benson 142 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:03 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Frog House - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: george kent [mailto:gorch310 @aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:36 PM To: rhawkins @earthlink.net Subject: Frog House Please find a way to keep the Frog House in it's location. I got my first board at the Frog House back in '81 still go there today! 143 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:59 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Frog House - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: jbrimers @aceweb.com [mailto:jbrimers @aceweb.com] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:14 AM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland @earthlink.net; eaton727 @earthlink.net; rhawkins @earthlink.net; bhillgren @highrhodes.com; ameri @rbf.com Subject: Frog House TO the Newport Planning Commission: Dear Commishioner, You will be meeting soon to determine the fate of the Frog House Surf Shop in Newport Beach. I urge you to let the Frog House continue in the location it has occupied for these many years. The Frog House is world famous and is a real tourist draw to your community. Sincerely, Gerald A. Brimer Las Vegas, NV jbrimers @zceweb.com 19=1 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:57 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Frog house From: Courtney Fletcher fmailto:courtnevFletcher @ omail.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:31 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; eaton727@earthlink.net; rhawkins(abearth link. net; bhillaren(abhiohrhodes.com; ameri(arbf.com Subject: Frog house Dear members of the Newport planning commission, Please keep the frog house where it is. It's an amazing place that brings the community together and is treasured by all those who have had the opportunity to take a visit. Thank you for your thee, I hope you will consider how much this place means to us when making your decision. Courtney Fletcher 10 1.4.5 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:57 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Kindly Consider the The Frog House - - - -- Original Message - - -- From: Dandy O'Shea [mailto:aliciamarble @mac.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:29 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland @earthlink.net; eaton727 @earthlink.net; rhawkins @earthlink.net; bhillgren @highrhodes.com; ameri @rbf.com Subject: Kindly Consider the The Frog House Dearest Commissioners, Please take careful and kind consideration while reviewing all matters regarding our local treasure, The Frog House. It is part of the landscape of West Newport, a welcome sign to visitors and home to locals. For years, it is a trusted resource where the always terrific TK and his great staff have provided us the wonderful tools to enjoy what is really makes our town so special - the ocean. Please consider that this shop is well loved and patronized. The Frog House is well maintained, managed and provides a valued service. There is something else about Newport that makes it special, there is no other place in the world like it. The Frog House is unique, The Frog House is Newport! I appreciate any time spent to take careful and loving consideration for a place that is sewn into the fabric of Newport, changing it will be pulling at the fabric of our wonderful local vibe. Please feel free to contact me should you like to discuss this The Frog House and the connection it has to our city. Kind regards, Dandy O'Shea 2 Spanish Bay Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 949 - 644 -9990 11 2T Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:56 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Please Save the Frog House From: Sean Frink rmailto:sfrink @carlsmith.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:08 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; eaton727@earthlink.net; rhawkins @earth link. net; bhillaren @hiohrhodes.com; ameri @rbf.com Subject: Please Save the Frog House Gentlemen: As someone who was born Hoag Hospital in 1964, attended Mariners Elementary, Horace Ensign Junior High School, and NHHS, whose family still lives there, and who spent virtually every waking moment during the summer and school breaks down in Newport Shores, I think that I know it when I say that the Frog House is a Newport Beach institution deserving of exceptional consideration by your commission. Seriously, what remains of the old Newport from the 6O's and early 7O's, the "Big Wednesday" era golden age of surf companies? Gone is Russell Surfboards. Gone is the old Newport Surf and Sport. What old school surf companies remain? Please save the Frog House. It is truly a deserving of our respect and, in this case, some exceptional treatment by you. Regards, Sean Frink Sean Frink Partner I Carlsmith Ball LLP P.O. BOX 5241 SAIPAN, MP 96950 (USA) CARLSMITH BUILDING, ISA DRIVE, CAPITOL HILL, SAIPAN, MP 96950 (USA) DIRECT: (670) 322 -3455 FAX: (670) 322 -3368 WEB: w .cadsmith.com EMAIL: sfrinkra7carlsmith.com Uniquely Positioned to Represent Clients throughout the Pacific Honolulu - Hilo - Kona - Maui - Guam - Saipan - Los Angeles IMPORTANT /CONFIDENTIAL: This message may contain confidential and privileged information. If it has been sent to you in error, please reply to inform the sender of the error and then delete this message. 12 :L47 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:56 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: please respect The Froghouse and let it remain where it is From: michefish@aol.com rmailto:michefish@aol.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 20119:37 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; eaton727@earthlink.net; rhawkins(abearth link. net; bhillaren(abhighrhodes.com; amer0rbf.com Subject: please respect The Froghouse and let it remain where it is Hello, members of the City Council. I live right by The Froghouse - in fact, I can see it from my house. In the time that I've lived here, I have heard only good things about our corner surf shop, and I've become friends with some of staff that have worked there for quite some time. The Froghouse is an honest surf shop where I'd recommend my brother or my friends to get a board. Places like The Froghouse are why I like living in this part of Newport Beach - we have a neighborhood here, nearly free of chain businesses. In a county rampant with HOA's, strip malls, and severely planned urban space, it's refreshing to see independent businesses like this one, especially so close to where I live, inhabit a space where there is some creative freedom. Plus, The Froghouse has so much surfing history. From an urban planning perspective, I'm sure how the lot it's on would make for halfway decent residential space. (That also goes for homes in a similar spot along PCH.) I encourage you to reconsider and allow The Froghouse to stay right where it is at PCH and Grant. Thank you so much for your time. Michelle Giron engineer and Newport Shore resident 13 142 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:56 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Frog House - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: ropc @sbcglobal.net [mailto:ropc @sbcglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:31 PM To: rhawkins @earthlink.net Subject: Frog House Pis save the Frog House! We are neighbors and appreciate their kindness and their expertise! We bought my hubby's board and suit from them. Nice to have such great people representing NB Sent via BlackBerry by AT &T 14 ZT9 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:55 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Froghouse From: Austin Morrell Finailtoahecrowing150omail.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 20119:28 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; eaton727@earthlink.net; rhawkins(a)earthlink.net; bhillaren(a)hiohrhodes.com; ameri(arbf.com Subject: Froghouse Please let the Froghouse stay! 15 150 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:55 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: comment From: Dean Koutzoukis rmailto:dkoutzoukis @ amail.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 20119:25 PM To: rhawkinsCabearthlink.net Subject: comment Mr Hawkins I urge you to give the Frog House a zoning variance or whatever is needed to allow the iconic Socal surfshop to remain in its present location. I have personally spent thousands of dollars there and your fine city has reaped the tax revenue from those dollars. If the Frog House goes so do my tax dollars. Thank you Dean Koutzoukis Yorba Linda CA 16 151 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:55 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: "SAVE THE FROGHOUSE" with some details From: ROBERT LOMBARD rmailto :robert@creativeimagemgmt.coml Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 20119:17 PM To: emcdaniel @sunwestbank.com; cwunsworth @roadrunner.com; strataland@earthlink.net; rhawkins @earthlink.net Cc: bhillgren(abhighrohodes.com; amerci(abrbf.com Subject: "SAVE THE FROGHOUSE" with some details Tuesday March 29th 9:09 PM Good evening Mr. Daniel, Mr. Unsworth, Mr. Toerge, Mr. Eaton, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Hillgren, and Mr. Ameri Writing to give you a bit of backstory regarding my experience with "The Frog House Surf Shop. I started surfing at the age of 62 and TK and the crew have been supportive and encouraging for someone of my age starting out. NO OTHER SURF SHOPS in the Newport or Huntington Beach area other then 5th Street Surf, which folded due to the economy reached out with advice etc. NOT just trying to sell me something. With that being said a shop like "The Frog House" should continue serving their customers and all should be grateful a small local surf shop has been able to retain their business in these trying times. PLEASE allow them to stay..... Researching this store it appears they are more of an institution then just a retail business. SAVE THE FROG HOUSE. A supporter and customer, Robert "The Old Surfer "Lombard By the way I am now 65 years of age and still catching waves and "The Frog House" is my local shop. ROBERT LOMBARD 310.248.3685 creative image Management and Casting, Ltd. http://www.creativeimai!emgmt.com Email sent from Home Base Computer 17 1152 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:52 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Let the Frog House stay! - - - -- Original Message - - - -- From: aberg38 @hotmail.com [mailto:aberg38 @ hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:20 PM To: rhawkins @earthlink.net Subject: Let the Frog House stay! I've been going to this locally owned surf shop for years, as have many others. It would be a massive stain on the City of Newport if you do not let them stay. Surf Culture is a major part of Newport, whether you like it or not. Please think about the history that you can save. Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR ie 1153 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:05 AM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: Fw: Frog House - - - -- Forwarded Message ----- >From: george kent <gorch310 @aol.com> >Sent: Mar 30, 2011 8:36 PM >To: rhawkins @earthlink.net > Subject: Frog House > Please find a way to keep the Frog House in it's location. I got my first board at the Frog House back in '81 still go there today! 1=4i Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:04 AM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: Fw: Let the FrogHouse Stay - - - -- Forwarded Message ----- From: "C. Donovan" Sent: Mar 30, 2011 9:29 PM To: emcdaniel(a)..sunwestbank.com, cwunsworth()roadrunner.com, trataland(a),earthlink.net, eaton727(v7earth link. net, rhawkins(a )earthlink.net, bhiligren(a highrhodes.com, ameri(a)rbf.com Subject: Let the FrogHouse Stay Dear Commissioners: I am sending you this email to show my support for TK and The Frog House's request to change zoning as required to allow them to remain in the same location it has been in for decades. I was raised in Newport Shores, right next to The Frog House and have been in and out of the store for years. I believe it is part of the culture of Newport Beach and is an icon that is well worth preserving. Additionally, there are many commercial locations on both sides of The Frog House, so I don't understand why there should be an issue in allowing them to stay in the location where they have been for over 40 years. Sincerely, Christine Donovan 155 Burns, Marlene From: Robert C. Hawkins [rhawkins @earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 9:24 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: Fw: Please let the Froghouse stay! - - - -- Forwarded Message---- - From: Chad Perry Sent: Mar 30, 2011 7:37 PM To: cwunsworth(a )roadrunner.com, strataland(a.earthI ink. net, eaton7270 earthlink.net, rhawkins(o)earthlink.net, bhillgren(a)highrhodes.com, amerie_rbf.com Subject: Please let the Froghouse stay! Hello All, We politely ask you make the right decision and allow the Froghouse to stay in Newport. It is a staple and historical surf shop for California but specifically for Newport Beach. Best Regards, Chad Chad Penry 1150