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Agenda Item No. 7
September 24, 2013
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt(a)newportbeachca.gov
Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949 - 644 -3297; bwisneskiC@newportbeachca.gov
Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 19, 2013
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
The minutes were amended and approved (6 ayes, 1 excused).
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 216 CRYSTAL VARIANCE (PA2013 -118)
Site Location: 216 Crystal Avenue
SUMMARY: A request for a variance to allow the following improvements to an existing
nonconforming duplex: 1) a second story addition which would exceed the
maximum allowed floor area; 2) an addition greater than 10 percent of the
existing square footage without providing the required number of parking spaces
(two garage spaces per unit); and 3) encroachment into the 4 -foot side yard
setback along E. Bay Front Alley.
Assistant Planner Melinda Whelan gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' request. Vice Chair Tucker recused himself from considering the item
on the basis that he owns property near the subject property.
The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (5 ayes, 1
recusal, 1 excused).
City Council Staff Report September 24, 2013
Page 2
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Lawler, and Myers
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren
ABSTAIN:
None
RECUSAL:
Tucker
STUDY SESSION:
ITEM NO. 3 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE (PA2012 -057)
Site Location: City -wide
SUMMARY: An amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code ( "NBMC") to update
regulations regarding wireless telecommunication facilities ( "Telecom Facilities').
Regulations currently contained in Chapter 15.70 would be updated and
relocated to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and Chapter 15.70 would be
rescinded in its entirety.
Principal Planner Jim Campbell provided background on the process and an
overview of the changes and remaining issues. The Commissioners reviewed
the draft ordinance with input from representatives from telecommunication
industry and public who were present.
The Commission directed staff to return with a revised draft on October 17, 2013
for further discussion. No formal action was required.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ITEM NO. 4 LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT (PA2013 -098)
Site Location: City -wide
SUMMARY: Review of land use amendments as recommended by the Land Use Element
Amendment Advisory Committee. These recommended amendments will be
included in the project description for the draft environmental impact report.
Formal Planning Commission public hearings on the proposed amendments are
anticipated to occur in the spring of 2014.
Submitted by:
Deputy Director Brenda Wisneski gave a presentation summarizing the land use
changes under consideration by the Committee. Following discussion, the
Planning Commission indicated their support for the direction the Committee was
taking. No formal action was required.
, Deputy Director