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NOTICE OF ACTION
November 25, 2003
James Caldwell
1614 Warwick Lane
Newport Beach, CA 92660
SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-06 CALDWELL
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: James Caldwell, 1614 Warwick Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660
REQUEST: To permit the construction of an elevator shaft at a side yard setback of 4'-
6" in lieu of the minimum required side yard setback of 5'-0" and to allow
lot coverage at 50.6% in lieu of the maximum allowed lot coverage of
50%.
LOCATION: 16306 Niantic Circle (Terminus of Niantic Circle, west of Mistral Drive)
DATE OF
ACTION: November 25, 2003
Dear Mr. Grimes,
The Planning Department reviewed and Approved your request on November 25, 2003 for a
Waiver of Development Standards in accordance with Section 241.22 of the Huntington Beach
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (HBZSO). Attached to this letter is the finding for denial for
your application.
Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the action
taken by the Planning Department becomes final at the expiration of the ten-day appeal period.
A person desiring to appeal the decision shall file a written notice of appeal to the Secretary of
the Planning Commission within ten calendar days of the date of the Planning Department's ac-
tion. The notice of appeal shall include the name and address of the appellant, the decision being
appealed, and the grounds for the appeal. A filing fee shall also accompany the notice of appeal.
The appeal fee is $485 for a single-family dwelling property owner appealing the decision on
his/her own property. The appeal fee is $1,540 for all other appeals.
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In our case the last da for filin an a eal and a in the filin fee is December 8 2003.
If there are any further questions , please contact me at (714) 536-5271.
Sincerely,
Rami Talleh, Assistant Planner
HZ:RT
Attachment: Finding for Approval
cc: City Council
Planning Commission
Herb Fauland, Principal Planner
File
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FINDING FOR APPROVAL
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-06
FINDINGS FOR PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CE A:
The Department of Planning finds that the project will not have any significant effect on the en-
vironment and is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines because the project consists of a
minor alteration in land use limitations which will not result in any changes in land use or den-
sity.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL:
1. The proposed construction of an elevator shaft at a side yard setback of 4'-6" and allowance
of lot coverage at 50.6%, does not exceed ten percent deviation from the 5'-0" required side
yard setback and maximum allowed lot coverage of 50% in the RL-CZ (Residential Low
Density - Coastal Zone) base zoning district.
2. The requested waiver improves the design of the project by providing efficient internal circu-
lation for a handicapped resident. The proposed design utilizes high quality building materi-
als, architectural interest by the use of the cornice, while ensuring no detrimental impacts to
surrounding properties.
3. Notwithstanding the request for a six-inch reduction in the side yard setback and 0.6% in-
crease in lot coverage, the proposed second story addition does not require approval of any
discretionary permits, and will not in any way degrade the environment or result in any
changes to land use. With the exception of the proposed six-inch reduction in the side yard
setback and 0.6% increase in lot coverage, the proposed addition conforms to all applicable
development standards, including maximum lot coverage, maximum height, and minimum
separation between structures.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL NO. 03-04:
1. The site plan, floor plan and elevations received and dated November 25, 2003, shall be the
conceptually approved layout.
2. The applicant and/or applicant's representative shall be responsible for ensuring the accuracy
of all plans and information submitted to the City for review and approval.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE RE UIREMENTS:
1. Administrative Approval No. 03-06 shall not become effective until the ten calendar day
appeal period has elapsed.
2. The use shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, Building Divi-
sion, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire Codes, Ordi-
nances, and standards, except as noted herein.
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