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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1553 - APPROVE UP_2300 WEST COAST HWYRESOLUTION NO. 1553 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 2001 -044 (PA2001 -253) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300 WEST COAST HIGHWAY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was filed by SMI Hotel, LLC, with respect to property located at 2300 West Coast Highway, and legally described as a Portion of Lot A, Tract 919, requesting approval of Use Permit No. 2001 -044 to permit the remodel of an existing motel. Section 2. A public hearing was held on March 21, 2002 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows: 1. The proposed location of the hotel needing this use permit, and the proposed conditions under which it would be operated or maintained, is consistent with the General Plan and the purpose of the district in which the site is located; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to the properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the city. The use permit pertains to a motel business to be operated in a building that is designated and zoned for this activity. The use has been conditioned in such a manner to meet the design and development standards of the zoning district within which it is located. In addition, the proposed remodel will result in the elimination of an existing restaurant use, which will result in a decrease in parking demand at the site. 2. The project design and operational characteristics of the proposed use are consistent with Municipal Code requirements. Any change in the design and/or operational characteristics would require an amendment to the Use Permit, reviewed by the Planning Commission. 3. The project as conditioned is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan (SP -5), as well as the Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Design Framework. 4. The project has been reviewed, and qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Minor alteration of existing structures). Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves Use Permit No. 2001 -044, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A." Section 5. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk or this action is called for review City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. Paee 2 of 4 by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF MARCH, 2002. AYES: McDaniel, Azaianian, Tucker and Gifford EXCUSED: Kiser, Kranzley and Selich BY: Larry �Tucker, Chairman B ' Earl McDaniel, Secretary City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. Pace 3 of 4 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001 -044 The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plan, and elevations dated August 20, 2001. 2. Use Permit No. 2001 -044 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 if the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted. 3. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building and Fire Departments. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City- adopted version of the Uniform Building Code as well as all applicable Municipal Code requirements. The construction plans must meet all applicable State Disabilities Access requirements. 4. Any change in plans and/or operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to the floor plan, shall require amendment to this Use Permit or the processing of a new Use Permit. Should this business be sold or otherwise come under different ownership or a change in operators, any future owners, operators, or tenants shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent. 6. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a continuous hedge meeting the requirements of Chapter 20.42 of the Municipal Code shall be installed along the front of the property, and one additional Mexican Fan palm shall be planted in the front setback area. The size and location of the palm to be subject to the approval of the Planning Director. 7. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the parking lot shall be redesigned and landscaping shall be installed in a manner to retain a minimum of 64 parking spaces with design dimensions in accordance with Chapter 20.66 of the Municipal Code, and tree planters and shade trees installed to a ratio of one tree per four parking spaces within the lot. Credit may be given for any existing shade trees within the lot, provided the Planning Director approves the tree species. Ultimate design of the parking lot, tree species, tree size and specific location shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director. 8. Prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, screening plants shall be installed within the raised planter within the front setback area. The plants shall be of a density, spacing and size to achieve full screening of the electrical cabinet located behind the planter. In addition, Eugenias, Podacarpus or other species approved by the Planning Director, shall be planted around the existing dish antennas. City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. Paee 4 of 4 9. The exterior grills on the heating/air conditioning units shall be painted to match the surrounding wall or glazing finish and shall be repainted on a regular basis as necessary to prevent peeling and fading of the grills.