HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - PC Agenda_06-20Agenda Item No. 9
June 25, 2013
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. RECOGNITION OF CHAIR MICHAEL TOERGE FOR HIS DEDICATION AND YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE
PLANNING COMMISSION.
V. 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.
VI. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VII. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2013
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VIII. CURRENT BUSINESS
ITEM NO.2 RECOMMENDATION PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL LOT MERGERS (PA2012 -102)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
The Planning Commission has concluded its review of issues and potential regulations pertaining to
residential lot mergers. A memorandum from the Planning Commission to the City Council
summarizes their discussions and recommendation.
CEQA Compliance:
This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section
1506(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment.
Code Amendment CA2012 -007, which is not subject to action at this time, is categorically exempt
under Section 15305, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 5
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because the properties involved have an average slope
of less than 20 percent; and the proposed amendment would not result in any changes in land use or
density.
Recommended Action:
1. Review draft memorandum and direct staff to submit the Planning Commission's findings
and recommendation to the City Council.
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IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 6 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
X. ADJOURNMENT
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