HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 - Planning Comission Agenda and Action ReportSeptember 13, 2016
Agenda Item No.17
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on non -agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2016
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. Before speaking, please state your name for
the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues, which you (or someone else) raised orally
at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
ITEM NO.2 TROESH RESIDENCE APPEAL (PA2015-122)
Site Location: 336 Catalina Drive and 333 La Jolla Drive
Continued from July 21, 2016
Summary:
An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Modification Permit No. MD2015-008 and
Variance No. VA2015-003. On December 17, 2015, by a vote of 5-2, the Planning Commission of
the City of Newport Beach denied the following requests in conjunction with a proposed 4,451 -
square -foot detached single -unit dwelling:
• Modification Permit — to allow an addition greater than 10 percent (of the existing on-site
floor area) on property with nonconforming parking. A separate detached dwelling fronts
Catalina Drive and has nonconforming parking. The interior width of the existing two -car
garage is narrower than the minimum requirement.
• Variance — to allow a retaining wall and guardrail to exceed the 42 -inch height limit in the
5 -foot front setback adjacent to La Jolla Drive.
Since filing the appeal January 4, 2016, the appellant revised the project design in response to
comments raised by the Planning Commission and the public. On June 14, 2016, the City Council
referred the revised project back to the Planning Commission for further consideration pursuant to
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Section 20.64.030.D.2 of the Zoning Code. After the Planning Commission reconsiders the project,
the City Council will take final action at a date to be determined.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures).
Recommended Action:
1. Table consideration of the item, at the request of the applicant.
ITEM NO. 3 C2 EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS (PA2016-114)
Site Location: 2121 East Coast Highway
Summary:
A conditional use permit to allow a tutoring center for students from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade. The
proposed use would be located in an approximately 1,700 -square -foot tenant space within the ground -
level of an existing commercial office building.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2016-030.
ITEM NO.4 AUTONATION PORSCHE OF NEWPORT BEACH (PA2015-095)
Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive
Summary:
Site Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Traffic Study for the construction and
operation of a 37,347 square foot automobile sales and service facility (dealership) including a
showroom, outdoor vehicle display areas, offices, service facility, vehicle inventory storage and
employee parking on the roof of the building. A Tentative Parcel Map is proposed to consolidate 11
existing lots creating one 1.64 acre lot. Existing commercial uses and buildings will be removed. The
project also includes a 12 -foot dedication along the Coast Highway frontage and will include the
widening of Coast Highway creating a new 3rd northbound traffic lane fronting the project site and the
two abutting properties to the east and west.
CEQA Compliance:
A Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the
application noted above. The Negative Declaration states that, the subject development will not result in
a significant effect on the environment. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Negative
Declaration and supporting documents. This is not to be construed as either approval or denial by the
City of the subject application. The City encourages members of the general public to review and
comment on this documentation. Copies of the Negative Declaration and supporting documents are
available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach
website at www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments.
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Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2016-003,
finding Traffic Study No. 2015-001 consistent with the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and
approving Site Development Review SD2015-002, Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-025,
and Parcel Map No. NP2015-010.
ITEM NO. 5 150 NEWPORT CENTER (PA2014-213)
Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive
Continued from July 21, 2016
Summary:
The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot car -wash, convenience
market, and gas station to accommodate the development of a 7 -story 49 -unit residential condominium
building with three levels of subterranean parking. The applicant, Newport Center Anacapa Associates,
LLC, requests following approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
• General Plan Amendment - to change the land use category from CO -R (Regional Commercial
Office) to RM (Multi -Unit Residential) and establish an anomaly (Table LU2) designation for 49
dwelling units.
• Zoning Code Amendment - to change the Zoning District designation from OR (Office Regional
Commercial) to PC (Planned Community District) over the entire site.
• Planned Community Development Plan - to establish a planned community development plan
(PC) over the entire project site that includes development and design standards for 49 residential
condominium units. The request also includes a City Council waiver of the minimum site area of 10
acres. A height limit of 75 feet 6 inches with mechanical appurtenances up to 83 feet 6 inches was
discussed in the EIR although a reduced height is also considered.
• Site Development Review - to allow the construction of 49 multi -family dwelling units.
• Tentative Tract Map -to establish a 49 -unit residential condominium tract on a 1.3 acre site.
• Development Agreement - review of a proposed development agreement that would provide
public benefits should the project be approved.
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - to address reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts
resulting from the legislative and project specific discretionary approvals, the City has determined
that an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are warranted for this project pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CEQA Compliance:
An Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared in connection with the
application noted above. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Environmental Impact Report
and supporting documents. The City has prepared the draft EIR, which was distributed for public
comment beginning May 13, 2016 through June 27, 2016. Copies of the Environmental Impact Report
and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or at
the City of Newport Beach website at www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. and attached Exhibits recommending the City Council approve a
reduced project height and:
• Adopt Environmental Impact Report No. ER2015-002; and
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• Approve General Plan Amendment No. GP2014-003, Code Amendment No. CA2014-
00808; Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2014-004, Site Development
Review No. SD2014-006, Tentative Tract Map No. NT2015-003 (County Tentative Tract
Map No. 17915), and Development Agreement No. DA2014-002.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
ITEM NO. 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 9 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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September 13, 2016
Agenda Item No. 17
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director —
bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3297
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for August 18, 2016
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Zak
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 TROESH RESIDENCE APPEAL (PA2015-122)
Site Location: 336 Catalina Drive and 333 La Jolla Drive
SUMMARY: An appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny Modification Permit
No. MD2015-008 and Variance No. VA2015-003. On December 17, 2015, by a
vote of 5-2, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach denied the
following requests in conjunction with a proposed 4,451 -square -foot detached
single -unit dwelling:
Modification Permit — to allow an addition greater than 10 percent (of the
existing on-site floor area) on property with nonconforming parking. A
separate detached dwelling fronts Catalina Drive and has nonconforming
parking. The interior width of the existing two -car garage is narrower than
the minimum requirement.
Variance — to allow a retaining wall and guardrail to exceed the 42 -inch
height limit in the 5 -foot front setback adjacent to La Jolla Drive.
Since filing the appeal January 4, 2016, the appellant revised the project design
in response to comments raised by the Planning Commission and the public. On
June 14, 2016, the City Council referred the revised project back to the Planning
Commission for further consideration pursuant to Section 20.64.030.D.2 of the
Zoning Code. After the Planning Commission reconsiders the project, the City
Council will take final action at a date to be determined.
Planning Commission Agenda Report
September 13, 2016
Page 2
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to table the item.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 3 C2 EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS (PA2016-114)
Site Location: 2121 East Coast Highway
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit to allow a tutoring center for students from 3rd Grade to
12th Grade. The proposed use would be located in an approximately 1,700 -square -
foot tenant space within the ground -level of an existing commercial office building.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project with the
recommended changes to the conditions.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 4 AUTONATION PORSCHE OF NEWPORT BEACH (PA2015-095)
Site Location: 320-600 W. Coast Highway in the Mariner's Mile area
approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of West Coast Highway and
Dover Drive
SUMMARY: Site Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Traffic Study for the
construction and operation of a 37,347 square foot automobile sales and service
facility (dealership) including a showroom, outdoor vehicle display areas, offices,
service facility, vehicle inventory storage and employee parking on the roof of the
building. A Tentative Parcel Map is proposed to consolidate 11 existing lots
creating one 1.64 acre lot. Existing commercial uses and buildings will be
removed. The project also includes a 12 -foot dedication along the Coast Highway
frontage and will include the widening of Coast Highway creating a new 3rd
northbound traffic lane fronting the project site and the two abutting properties to
the east and west.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in
connection with the application noted above. The Negative Declaration states that,
the subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. It is
the present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting
documents. This is not to be construed as either approval or denial by the City of
the subject application. The City encourages members of the general public to
review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Negative Declaration
and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the
Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at
www.newportbeachca.gov/ceciadocuments.
Planning Commission Agenda Report
September 13, 2016
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The Planning Commission voted to continue the item to allow additional outreach
by the applicant to the adjacent residential communities and for the applicant to
consider additional design options. Staff will provide a new public notice prior to
bringing the item back to the Planning Commission.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 5 150 NEWPORT CENTER (PA2014-213)
Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive
Continued from July 21, 2016
SUMMARY: The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot
car -wash, convenience market, and gas station to accommodate the development
of a 7 -story 49 -unit residential condominium building with three levels of
subterranean parking. The applicant, Newport Center Anacapa Associates, LLC,
requests following approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
• General Plan Amendment - to change the land use category from CO -R
(Regional Commercial Office) to RM (Multi -Unit Residential) and establish an
anomaly (Table LU2) designation for 49 dwelling units.
• Zoning Code Amendment - to change the Zoning District designation from OR
(Office Regional Commercial) to PC (Planned Community District) over the
entire site.
• Planned Community Development Plan - to establish a planned community
development plan (PC) over the entire project site that includes development
and design standards for 49 residential condominium units. The request also
includes a City Council waiver of the minimum site area of 10 acres. A height
limit of 75 feet 6 inches with mechanical appurtenances up to 83 feet 6 inches
was discussed in the EIR although a reduced height is also considered.
• Site Development Review - to allow the construction of 49 multi -family
dwelling units.
• Tentative Tract Map -to establish a 49 -unit residential condominium tract on a
1.3 acre site.
• Development Agreement - review of a proposed development agreement that
would provide public benefits should the project be approved.
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - to address reasonably foreseeable
environmental impacts resulting from the legislative and project specific
discretionary approvals, the City has determined that an Initial Study and
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are warranted for this project pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CEQA COMPLIANCE: An Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared in
connection with the application noted above. It is the present intention of the City to
accept the Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents. The City has
prepared the draft EIR, which was distributed for public comment beginning May 13,
2016 through June 27, 2016. Copies of the Environmental Impact Report and
supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning
Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at
www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments.
The Planning Commission discussed several zoning options and directed staff to
return on September 1, 2016 for further consideration of including the project in
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the existing and adjacent North Newport Center Planned Community Plan (PC -
56) as well as the remaining entitlement requests.
AYES:
Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Zak
NOES:
Dunlap and Weigand
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
September 13, 2016
Agenda Item No.17
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
STUDY SESSION – 4:30 P.M./REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CURRENT BUSINESS
ITEM NO. SS1 MUSEUM HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (PA2015-152)
Site Location: 850 San Clemente Drive
Summary:
Related California Urban Housing, LLC who is the Project Applicant, is seeking approval of a 100 -
residential unit condominium tower—the Museum House project (proposed project). The proposed
project includes demolition of the existing Orange County Museum of Art building. The proposed tower
consists of 25 -floors totaling approximately 295 feet and two levels of subterranean parking. The project
site is approximately two acres (86,942 square feet) and is located between Santa Cruz Drive to the
east and Santa Barbara Drive to the west. The application includes requests for a General Plan
Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic (TPO)
Study, Site Development Review and a Development Agreement.
CEQA Compliance:
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), SCH No. 2016021023, has been prepared for the project
and is available for public review and comment through September 30, 2016. The document can viewed
at the Planning Division, all City libraries and may also be accessed online at:
hftp://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=1347
Recommended Action:
1. Receive presentation on the Museum House Residential Project. No formal action will be
taken.
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on non -agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
IV. RECESS
V. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M. FOR REGULAR MEETING
VI. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
VII. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIII. ROLL CALL
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on non -agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
X. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
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XI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2016
Recommended Action: Approve and file
XII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. Before speaking, please state your name for
the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues, which you (or someone else) raised orally
at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
ITEM NO.2 LIDO BOTTLE WORKS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA2016-102)
Site Location: 3408 Via Oporto, Suites 102 and 103
Summary:
A conditional use permit to allow a restaurant, Lido Bottle Works, with late hours, a Type 41 (On Sale
Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, and an outdoor dining patio. The floor plan
includes a 49 -square -foot walk-in refrigeration unit with off -sale beer and wine sales. Pursuant to NBMC
5.25, the operation as described requires the owner/operator to obtain an Operator License through the
City because the proposed building and tenant improvements to the establishment result in a change in
occupancy. If approved, this Conditional Use Permit will supersede Use Permit No. UP1905 and its
subsequent amendments.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No.UP2016-027 as modified
without the requested off -sale alcohol sales component.
ITEM NO. 3 150 NEWPORT CENTER (PA2014-213)
Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive
Summary:
The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot car -wash,
convenience market, and gas station to accommodate the proposed development of a 6 -story
45 -unit residential condominium building with three levels of subterranean parking. The
applicant, Newport Center Anacapa Associates, LLC, requests the following approvals from
the City of Newport Beach:
General Plan Amendment - to change the land use category from CO -R (Regional
Commercial Office) to RM (Multi -Unit Residential) and establish an anomaly (Table LU2)
designation for up to 45 dwelling units. The Planning Commission may also consider an
alternative mixed-use land use designation such as MU -H3 (Mixed -Use Horizontal).
Zoning Code Amendment - to change the Zoning District designation from OR (Office
Regional Commercial) to PC (Planned Community District) and establish a new Planned
Community Development Plan for the site. The Planning Commission may also consider
alternative Zoning to incorporate the property into an existing Planned Community
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Development Plan or Zoning District including: PC -56 (North Newport Center Planned
Community), PC -54 (Santa Barbara Condominiums Planned Community), PC -30 (Villa
Point Planned Community), PC -21 (Sea Island Apartments Planned Community), or RM
(Multiple Unit Residential) Zoning District.
• Planned Community Development Plan - to establish or amend an existing planned
community development plan (PC) for the site that includes development and design
standards for up to 45 residential condominium units. The request also includes a City
Council waiver of the minimum site area of 10 acres. A height of 75 feet 6 inches to top of
roof was discussed in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) although a reduced height of
65 feet 6 inches is currently requested by the applicant.
• Site Development Review - to allow the construction of up to 45 multi -family dwelling
units.
• Tentative Tract Map - to establish up to a 45 -unit residential condominium tract on a 1.3
acre site.
• Development Agreement - review of a proposed development agreement that would
provide public benefits should the project be approved.
• Environmental Impact Report - to address reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts
resulting from the legislative and project specific discretionary approvals, the City has
determined that an Initial Study and EIR are warranted for this project pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Revoke Use Permit - If approved, this action will supersede and revoke Use Permit No.
1461, which allows the existing car wash on-site.
CEQA Compliance:
An EIR SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared in connection with the application noted above. The
City has prepared the draft EIR, which was distributed for public comment beginning May 13, 2016
through June 27, 2016. Copies of the EIR and supporting documents are available for public review and
inspection at the Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at
www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving (Attachment No. PC 1) and attached Exhibits
recommending the City Council approve a reduced project height of 50 feet (4- stories) as
measured in the PC -56 (North Newport Center Planned Community) for Block 100 and:
Certify Environmental Impact Report No. ER2015-002;
Approve Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment
No. GP2014-003, Code Amendment No. CA2014-00808; Planned Community
Development Plan No. PC2014-004, Site Development Review No. SD2014-006,
Tentative Tract Map No. NT2015-003 (County Tentative Tract Map No. 17915), and
Development Agreement No. DA2014-002; and
Revoke Use Permit No. UP1461.
XIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO.4 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
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ITEM NO. 6 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 7 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item No. 17
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director —
bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3297
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 1, 2016
STUDY SESSION
ITEM NO. SS1 MUSEUM HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (PA2015-152)
Site Location: 850 San Clemente Drive
SUMMARY: Related California Urban Housing, LLC who is the Project Applicant, is seeking
approval of a 100residential unit condominium tower—the Museum House project
(proposed project). The proposed project includes demolition of the existing Orange
County Museum of Art building. The proposed tower consists of 25 -floors totaling
approximately 295 feet and two levels of subterranean parking. The project site is
approximately two acres (86,942 square feet) and is located between Santa Cruz
Drive to the east and Santa Barbara Drive to the west. The application includes
requests for a General Plan Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan
Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic (TPO) Study, Site Development Review
and a Development Agreement.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), SCH No. 2016021023, has been
prepared for the project and is available for public review and comment through
September 30, 2016. The document can viewed at the Planning Division, all City
libraries and may also be accessed online at:
http://www.newportbeachca.qov/index.aspx?page=1 347
The Planning Commission received the presentation for the project and
requested additional analysis be conducted regarding specific project issues. No
formal action was taken.
CURRENT BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES: Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Zak
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weigand
Planning Commission Agenda Report
September 13, 2016
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ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 LIDO BOTTLE WORKS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA2016-102)
Site Location: 3408 Via Oporto, Suites 102 and 103
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit to allow a restaurant, Lido Bottle Works, with late hours, a
Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license, and
an outdoor dining patio. The floor plan includes a 49 -square -foot walk-in
refrigeration unit with off -sale beer and wine sales. Pursuant to NBMC 5.25, the
operation as described requires the owner/operator to obtain an Operator License
through the City because the proposed building and tenant improvements to the
establishment result in a change in occupancy. If approved, this Conditional Use
Permit will supersede Use Permit No. UP1905 and its subsequent amendments
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
The Planning Commission approved the project as requested by the applicant
and modified the conditions to require the Use Permit reviewed by the Planning
Commission after one-year of operation.
AYES:
Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Zak
NOES:
Dunlap
ABSENT:
Weigand
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 3 150 NEWPORT CENTER (PA2014-213)
Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive
SUMMARY: The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot
car -wash, convenience market, and gas station to accommodate the proposed
development of a 6 -story 45 -unit residential condominium building with three levels
of subterranean parking. The applicant, Newport Center Anacapa Associates,
LLC, requests the following approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
General Plan Amendment - to change the land use category from CO -R
(Regional Commercial Office) to RM (Multi -Unit Residential) and establish an
anomaly (Table LU2) designation for up to 45 dwelling units. The Planning
Commission may also consider an alternative mixed-use land use designation
such as MU -H3 (Mixed -Use Horizontal).
Zoning Code Amendment - to change the Zoning District designation from OR
(Office Regional Commercial) to PC (Planned Community District) and establish
a new Planned Community Development Plan for the site. The Planning
Commission may also consider alternative Zoning to incorporate the property
into an existing Planned Community Development Plan or Zoning District
including: PC -56 (North Newport Center Planned Community), PC -54 (Santa
Barbara Condominiums Planned Community), PC -30 (Villa Point Planned
Community), PC -21 (Sea Island Apartments Planned Community), or RM
(Multiple Unit Residential) Zoning District.
Planned Community Development Plan - to establish or amend an existing
planned community development plan (PC) for the site that includes
development and design standards for up to 45 residential condominium units.
The request also includes a City Council waiver of the minimum site area of 10
acres. A height of 75 feet 6 inches to top of roof was discussed in the
Planning Commission Agenda Report
September 13, 2016
Page 3
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) although a reduced height of 65 feet 6
inches is currently requested by the applicant.
• Site Development Review - to allow the construction of up to 45 multi -family
dwelling units.
• Tentative Tract Map - to establish up to a 45 -unit residential condominium tract
on a 1.3 acre site.
• Development Agreement - review of a proposed development agreement that
would provide public benefits should the project be approved.
• Environmental Impact Report - to address reasonably foreseeable
environmental impacts resulting from the legislative and project specific
discretionary approvals, the City has determined that an Initial Study and EIR
are warranted for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
• Revoke Use Permit - If approved, this action will supersede and revoke Use
Permit No. 1461, which allows the existing car wash on-site.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: An EIR SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared in connection with the application
noted above. The City has prepared the draft EIR, which was distributed for public
comment beginning May 13, 2016 through June 27, 2016. Copies of the EIR and
supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning
Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at
www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of the project to the City
Council.
AYES: Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Weigand
NOES: Lawler and Zak
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None