CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH

MODIFICATIONS STAFF ACTION REPORT

 

 

TO:                  CITY COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND PLANNING COMMISSION

 

FROM:            Planning Department

Javier Garcia, Zoning Administrator

jgarcia@city.newport-beach.ca.us

 

SUBJECT:     Report of the actions of the Modification Meeting for June 25, 2007.

 

 

Item 1:             Lot Line Adjustment Permit No. LA2007-006 (PA2007-095)

17 and 21 Hermitage Lane

 

Request to allow the adjustment of the property line between two adjacent parcels of land for single-family development. The property is located in the PC-8 (Big Canyon Planned Community) District.

 

This item was approved.

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Item 2:             Modification Permit No. MD2007-045 (PA2007-106)

518 South Bay Front

 

Request for a modification permit to allow the alteration and remodel to convert an existing non-conforming duplex into a single family dwelling. The existing duplex is non-conforming because it encroaches into the required front and side yard setbacks, exceeds the allowable floor area, and has a two-car garage. Zoning Code provisions allow the structural alteration of non-conforming structures up to 50% in conjunction with the review and approval of a Modification Permit. The property is located in the R-1.5 District.

 

This item was approved.

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Item 3:             Modification Permit No. No. MD2007-046 (PA2007-107)

5208 Seashore Drive

 

Request for a modification permit to allow an addition to an existing second floor deck to extend and encroach a maximum 2 feet into the required 5-foot front yard setback. The property is located in the R-2 District.

 

This item was approved.

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Item 4:             Modification Permit No. MD2007-047 (PA2007-108)

1753 Irvine Avenue

 

Request for a modification permit to allow a garage and laundry room addition that will encroach 4 feet 8 inches into the required 10-foot rear yard setback. The property is located in the R-1-B-2 District.

 

This item was withdrawn by applicant and removed

from calendar.

 

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Item 5:             Modification Permit No. MD2007-048 (PA2007-109)

2801 Catalpa Street and 701 Camphor Street

 

Request for a modification permit to allow a combination retaining wall and fence to exceed the 6-foot height limit allowed for fences and walls within the required 10-foot rear yard setback. The combination retaining wall and fence will vary in height from 6 feet to 10 feet 6 inches. The property is located in the R-1-B District.

 

This item was approved.

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Prepared and submitted by:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Javier S. Garcia, Zoning Administrator

 

 

 

APPEAL: The Zoning Administrator’s decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 14 days of the action date. A $600.00 filing fee shall accompany any appeal filed. No building permits may be issued until the appeal period has expired.

 

 

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David Lepo, Planning Director

Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager

John Kappeler, Division Manager

Kay Sims, Assistant Planner

Fong Tse, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer

Sgt. Ron Valleramp, Vice/Narcotics