COSTA MESA PLANNING COMMISSION PREVIEW
EASTSIDE LOT DIVISION
An Eastside homeowner will ask the Planning Commission tonight to
approve splitting in half a 10,000-square-foot lot in a low-density
residential area.
City code requires a minimum of a 6,000-square-foot lot for a
subdivision but planning staff is recommending approval because of
special circumstances.
Michael Keeler, the owner of 2258 Orange Ave., requested the
subdivision in 1998 and it was granted. Keeler then had two years to get
a parcel map for the divided property but was unable to because of family
problems, a staff report states. He asked for a year extension and it was
granted along with another approval of the subdivision for two
5,000-square-foot lots.
Keeler was still unable to process his request in time and is again
asking for permission to subdivide.
What to expect:
Planning staff have recommended this project. But many Eastside
residents have been known to oppose any subdivision, especially one that
is short of the minimum square footage requirements.
ARTIST’S STUDIO
A Westside property owner is requesting special permission to forego a
potential parking space to construct a pool and a two-story garage that
includes a recreation room and an artist loft upstairs.
Kirk Norton, the owner of 439 Flower St., initially spoke with
planning staff about the various additions to his property and was asked
to submit alternative designs.
What to expect:
The issue is expected to be continued to July 22.
FYI
* WHAT: Costa Mesa Planning Commission meeting
* WHEN: 6:30 p.m. tonight
* WHERE: Council chambers at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive
* INFORMATION: (714) 754-5245
* Compiled by Lolita Harper
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