Cheyenne’s permit will not be renewed

NEWPORT BEACH — Cheyenne is about to leave Newport Harbor. Unfortunately, the catamaran, which has idly remained in Newport Beach since 2010, will not exit the harbor to embark on an ambitious exploration of each ocean’s deepest point. Instead, Chris Welsh’s Cheyenne will effectively be evicted from its mooring. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller made the decision to not renew Welsh’s permit on July 17, less than two weeks after the Harbor Commission was split on whether to recommend the 125-foot catamaran be allowed to remain in Newport Beach. “After carefully listening to the Harbor Commission’s comments on both sides of the issue, I have decided to not renew Cheyenne’s permit to moor in Newport Harbor,” Miller said. “The originally agreed upon date of July 31 will remain. However, because July 31 is a couple weeks away, I have given Mr. Welsh a final, one-month extension. Therefore, Cheyenne must be off the mooring by Sept. 1.” Cheyenne’s permit expires July 31.  Miller added Welsh is entitled to appeal the decision. Per the Municipal Code, Welsh has a 21-day window, starting July 17, to file his appeal with a city hearing officer. A hearing date would be scheduled only if Welsh applies for an appeal....