HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - Planning Commission Agenda and Action ReportOctober 25, 2016
Agenda Item No. 8
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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 OCTOBER 6, 2016
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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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.2 191 RIVERSIDE LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDMENTS (PA2016-127)
Site Location: 191 Riverside Avenue
Summary:
Amendments to the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan to change the land use category from
Public Facilities (PF) to Mixed -Use Horizontal (MU -H1) and an amendment to the Zoning Code to
change the zoning from Public Facilities (PF) to Mixed -Use Mariners Mile (MU -MM). The Planning
Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
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.newoortbeachca.aov/ceaadocuments.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
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2. Adopt Resolution No. recommending City Council adoption of Negative Declaration
ND2016-004 (SCH No. 2014011028) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
and City Council approval of Code Amendment No.CA2016-005, General Plan Amendment
No. GP2016-002, and Local Coastal Plan Amendment LC2016-002.
ITEM NO. 3 THE VILLAGE INN OUTDOOR DINING USE PERMIT (PA2015-016)
Site Location: 123 and 127 Marine Avenue
Summary:
The application includes an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 200 -square -foot
outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant at 127 Marine Avenue, within the public right-of-way.
An area approximately 350 square feet in size to be located at the northeastern corner of 123 Marine
Avenue would be dedicated for relocation of the public bike rakes.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is also categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Construction or Conversion of Small Structures in that the
improvements associated with the outdoor dining area are considered accessory to the main
structure.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-012 to establish
an outdoor dining area associated with the Village Inn located at 127 Marine Avenue.
ITEM NO.4 MUSEUM HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (PA2015-152)
Site Location: 850 San Clemente Drive
Summary:
Related California Urban Housing, LLC, the Project Applicant, is seeking approval of a 100 -residential
unit condominium project, the Museum House. The proposed project includes demolition of the existing
23,632 square foot Orange County Museum of Art building. The proposed tower consists of 25 -floors
totaling approximately 295 feet from finished grade to the top of the roof -mounted equipment 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 applicant,
requests the following approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
• General Plan Amendment (GPA) — To remove the property from Anomaly No. 49 (Table LU2) and
change the land use category from Private Institutional (PI) to Multi -Unit Residential (RM -100) with a
maximum development limit of 100 units.
• Planned Community Development Plan Amendment (Zoning) — To change the San Joaquin
Plaza Planned Community (PC) land use designation from Civic/Cultural/Professional/Office to
Multi -Unit Residential. The PC amendment also includes new residential development standards
including a 295 -foot height limit measured from finished grade.
• Tentative Vesting Tract Map — To allow the individual dwelling units to be sold separately as
condominiums.
• Site Development Review — To ensure site development is in accordance with the applicable
planned community and zoning code development standards and regulations pursuant to Section
20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of the Zoning Code.
• Traffic Study — To study potential traffic impacts pursuant to the City of Newport Beach Traffic
Phasing Ordinance.
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• Development Agreement —To comply with Section 15.45.020 of the Municipal Code because the
requested GPA includes 50 or more units.
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) — To address reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts
resulting from the legislative and project specific discretionary approvals pursuant to CEQA.
• Revoke Use Permit - If approved, this action will revoke Use Permit No. UP2015-017 (PA2015-
086), which allows beer and wine sales at the museum.
• Revoke Modification Permit - If approved, this action will revoke Modification Permit No. MD2004-
059 (PA2004-184), which allows flagpoles/signage beyond that allowed by the zoning code.
CEQA Compliance:
An Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2016021023, 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 August 17, 2016 through September 30, 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. (Attachment No. PC 1) and attached Exhibits recommending the
City Council:
• Certify Environmental Impact Report No. ER2016-002; and
Approve General Plan Amendment No. GP2015-001, Planned Community Development
Plan No. PC2015-001, Site Development Review No. SD2016-001, Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. NT2016-001 (County Tentative Tract Map No. 17970), Traffic Study
(TPO) No. TS2015-004, and Development Agreement No. DA2016-001.
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item No. 8
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 October 20, 2016
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Lawler
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 191 RIVERSIDE LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDMENTS (PA2016-127)
Site Location: 191 Riverside Avenue
SUMMARY: Amendments to the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan to change the land
use category from Public Facilities (PF) to Mixed -Use Horizontal (MU -H1) and an
amendment to the Zoning Code to change the zoning from Public Facilities (PF) to
Mixed -Use Mariners Mile (MU -MM). The Planning Commission's recommendation
will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
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.
The Planning Commission voted recommend the City Council approve the land
use and zoning amendments.
Planning Commission Agenda Report
October 20, 2016
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AYES:
Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Zak
NOES:
Dunlap
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Weigand
ITEM NO. 3 THE VILLAGE INN OUTDOOR DINING USE PERMIT (PA2015-016)
Site Location: 123 and 127 Marine Avenue
SUMMARY: The application includes an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
200 -square -foot outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant at 127 Marine
Avenue, within the public right-of-way. An area approximately 350 square feet in
size to be located at the northeastern corner of 123 Marine Avenue would be
dedicated for relocation of the public bike rakes.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is also categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures in that the improvements associated with the outdoor dining
area are considered accessory to the main structure.
At the request of the applicant, the Planning Commission continued the item to
November 3, 2016.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
Koetting
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 4 MUSEUM HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (PA2015-152)
Site Location: 850 San Clemente Drive
SUMMARY: Related California Urban Housing, LLC, the Project Applicant, is seeking approval of
a 100 -residential unit condominium project, the Museum House. The proposed
project includes demolition of the existing 23,632 square foot Orange County
Museum of Art building. The proposed tower consists of 25 -floors totaling
approximately 295 feet from finished grade to the top of the roof -mounted
equipment 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 applicant, requests the following
approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
General Plan Amendment (GPA) — To remove the property from Anomaly No.
49 (Table LU2) and change the land use category from Private Institutional (PI)
to Multi -Unit Residential (RM -100) with a maximum development limit of 100
units.
Planned Community Development Plan Amendment (Zoning) — To change
the San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community (PC) land use designation from
Civic/Cultural/Professional/Office to Multi -Unit Residential. The PC amendment
also includes new residential development standards including a 295 -foot
height limit measured from finished grade.
Tentative Vesting Tract Map — To allow the individual dwelling units to be sold
separately as condominiums.
Site Development Review — To ensure site development is in accordance with
the applicable planned community and zoning code development standards
and regulations pursuant to Section 20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of
the Zoning Code.
Planning Commission Agenda Report
October 20, 2016
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Traffic Study — To study potential traffic impacts pursuant to the City of
Newport Beach Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
Development Agreement —To comply with Section 15.45.020 of the Municipal
Code because the requested GPA includes 50 or more units.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) — To address reasonably foreseeable
environmental impacts resulting from the legislative and project specific
discretionary approvals pursuant to CEQA.
Revoke Use Permit - If approved, this action will revoke Use Permit No.
UP2015-017 (PA2015-086), which allows beer and wine sales at the museum.
Revoke Modification Permit - If approved, this action will revoke Modification
Permit No. MD2004-059 (PA2004-184), which allows flagpoles/signage beyond
that allowed by the zoning code.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: An Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2016021023, 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 August
17, 2016 through September 30, 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 voted to recommend the City Council approve the
proposed project.
AYES:
Dunlap, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None