Title
PINE RESIDENCE (PA2022-0212)
Site Location: 3509 Seashore Drive
Recommendation
Summary:
A request for a coastal development permit to demolish an existing 2,219-square-foot duplex and construct a new 2,548-square-foot 3-story single-unit dwelling with an attached 352-square-foot two-car garage and 254-square-foot attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) 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 three exterior entryway stairs that are approximately 9 feet 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.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Waive 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. PC2024-0014, approving Coastal Development Permit and Variance filed as PA2022-0212.