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 taken for the Modifications Hearing on Monday, September 10, 2007

Item 1: Parcel Map No. NP2007-018 (PA2007-156)

3312 Clay Street

To approve a Tentative Parcel Map application creating two condominium units. The Property is located in the R-2 District.

This item was approved.

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Item 2: Parcel Map No. NP2007-017 (PA2007-148)

618 Via Lido Nord

To combine two lots and a portion of a third lot into a single parcel of land for single-family development and related amenities. The Property is located in the R-1 District.

This item was approved.

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Item 3: Modification Permit No. MD2007-058 (PA2007-148)

618 Via Lido Nord

To exceed the 3-foot height limit allowed in required front yard setbacks adjacent to Newport Bay. The Property is located in the R-1 District.

This item was approved.

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Item 4 : Modification Permit No. MD2007-055 (PA2007-140)

501 Catalina Drive

To allow addition and alteration to an existing single family dwelling that currently encroaches into the front and side yard setbacks. Portions of the proposed addition will encroach into the 10-foot rear yard setback; into the northwesterly side yard setback; and into the 20 foot front yard setback (adjacent to Clay Street). The property is located in the R-1 District.

This item has been continued to the 09/24/07 Modifications Hearing.

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Item 5: Modification Permit No. MD2007-061 (PA2007-155)

2152 Ocean Boulevard

To allow addition and alteration to the garage of a non-conforming single-family dwelling of between 25% and 50% of the existing square footage. The building is nonconforming since it encroaches into the required side yard setbacks and the existing interior garage spaces are less than the minimum width required by the Zoning Code. The property is located in the R-1 District.

This item was approved.

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Item 6: Modification Permit No. MD2007-062 (PA2007-157)

4500 MacArthur Boulevard

To allow the installation of two freestanding monument signs on a common area parcel at the MacArthur Boulevard entrance that measure 5-feet high; and a third 5-foot 6-inch high freestanding monument sign at the corner of Von Karman and Birch Street. The PC-15 (Koll Center Planned Community District) limits the height of freestanding signs to 4 feet.

This item was approved.

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Item 7: Modification Permit No. MD2007-063 (PA2007-158)

1620 Kings Road

To encroach into the required rear yard setback with stairs leading to the proposed second floor. The property is located in the R-1 District.

This item has been continued to the 10/08/07 Modifications Hearing.

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Item 8: Modification Permit No. MD2007-064 (PA2007-159)

3000 East Coast Highway

To allow alterations and addition of 465 square feet to an existing commercial building and to allow the use of a tandem parking space to satisfy a portion of the Zoning Code parking requirement. The property is located in the RSC District.

This item was Removed from Calendar.

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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.
c:	David Lepo, Planning Director (via e-mail) Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager (via e-mail) David Keely, Public Works Senior Civil Engineer (via e-mail) Kay Sims, Assistant Planner (via e-mail) Sgt. Ron Vallercamp, Vice/Narcotics (via e-mail) Code Enforcement Division(via e-mail) Erin Steffen, Office Assistant (via e-mail) Iris Lee, Public Works (via e-mail) Evelyn Tseng, Revenue (via e-mail)