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October 28, 2014
Agenda Item No. 12
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, bwisneski a()newportbeachca.gov
Planning Commission Agenda Report for October 23, 2014
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 02, 2014
The minutes were amended and approved (5 ayes, 2 excused).
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 Nonconforming Structures Code Amendment (PA2014 -083)
Site Location: Citywide
SUMMARY: The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to Zoning Code
Section 20.38.040 (Nonconforming Structures) that would change the size
of allowed additions to nonconforming structures.
CEQA COMPLIANCE:This item is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects, which have potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3)).
Assistant Planner, Benjamin Zdeba, gave a presentation summarizing the
options for the Zoning Code amendment.
City Council Staff Report
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The Planning Commission voted to continue this item to the December 4,
2014 Planning Commission meeting (5 ayes, 2 excused).
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN:
None
October 28, 2014
Agenda Item No. 12
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014
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 2, 2014
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 Nonconforming Structures Code Amendment (PA2014 -083)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to Zoning Code Section 20.38.040
(Nonconforming Structures) that would change the size of allowed additions to nonconforming
structures.
CEQA Compliance:
This item is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is
not subject to CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Direct staff to return with a resolution amending the Zoning Code to include one of the
options detailed in the staff report.
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VIII.
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STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
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
ADJOURNMENT
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