Title
AHMED RESIDENCES (PA2024-0013)
Location: 3100 West Oceanfront
Recommendation
Summary:
A request for a coastal development permit to demolish an existing 3,027-square-foot single-unit dwelling and construct a new 2,622-square-foot, three-story single-unit dwelling and attached 370-square-foot, two-car garage in the VE Special Flood Hazard Area (VE Flood Zone). Additionally, the applicant requests a variance from Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to construct two exterior entry stairs that are approximately 9-feet, 6-inches in height (including steps and guardrails) in the side yard setback. Within side yard setbacks, the NBMC restricts stairs, platforms, and landings to 18 inches maximum from existing grade and fences, hedges, and walls (including guardrails and handrails) to 6 feet maximum from existing grade. If approved, this Variance would supersede Variance No. VA0827.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2024-013, approving the Coastal Development Permit and the Variance filed as PA2024-0013.