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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 16
April 13, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
David Lepo, Planning Director
949 - 644 -3228; dlepo @newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for April 8, 2010
Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting:
Item No. 1 Minutes dated March 8, 2010
Summary: Approved as corrected, (4 Ayes, 2 Abstained, 1 Excused)
Item No.2 Newport Auto Center Renovation (PA2010 -012)
445 E. Coast Highway
Summary: The application consists of a use permit amendment to allow the addition of 4,998
square feet to existing showroom areas, a new service canopy, and changes to the
building facade of the Newport Auto Center.
This item was approved. (5 Ayes, 1 Noe, 1 Excused)
Item No.3 Pita Pit Restaurant (PA2009 -160)
3305 Newport Boulevard, Unit E
Summary: The application consists of a use permit to extend the hours of operation of an
existing eating establishment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from
11:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., and an outdoor dining permit to allow two tables, with
two seats at each, within the public right -of -way. The use permit includes a
change in classification of the existing eating establishment from take -out
service, limited to full service, small - scale.
Motion to approve Outdoor Dining Permit and deny Use Permit for extended
hours of operation.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
NEW BUSINESS
Item No.4 Balboa Island Village Inn (PA2009 -014)
127 Marine Avenue
Summary: On March, 19, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1782
(Attachment No. PC 1) approving Use Permit No. UP2009 -002 for the Balboa
Island Village Inn restaurant. Condition No. 30 requires that the Planning
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Commission review the operation one year after the conclusion of the appeal
period to determine whether the applicant has complied with the conditions of
approval and whether the applicant has made a good faith effort to increase the
percentage of food sales to 40 percent or more.
Motion was to receive and file. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
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David L W o, Planning' ror
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Agenda Item No. 16
April 13, 2010
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Central Library Friends Room -1000 Avocado Avenue
Thursday, April 8, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. 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 3 minutes. Before
speaking, please state your name for the record and print your name on the tablet provided at the
podium.
E. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
F. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of March 18, 2010
ACTION: Approve and file.
G. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS RECORDED. SPEAKERS
MUST LIMIT REMARKS TO THREE MINUTES ON ALL ITEMS. (Red light signifies when three minutes
are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one minute left for summation.) Please print only your
name on the pad that is provided at the podium.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Department located at 3300 Newport
Boulevard, during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. 2 Newport Auto Center Renovation (PA2010 -012)
445 E. Coast Highway
SUMMARY: The application consists of a use permit amendment to allow the addition of 4,998
square feet to existing showroom areas, a new service canopy, and changes to the
building fagade of the Newport Auto Center.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2)
Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Amendment No. 2 to Use Permit No.
UP3660 subject to the Findings and Conditions included as Exhibit "A" of the
draft resolution.
ITEM NO. 3 Pita Pit Restaurant (PA2009 -160)
3305 Newport Boulevard, Unit E
SUMMARY: A use permit to extend the hours of operation on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
from 11:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., and an outdoor dining permit to allow two tables, with two
seats each, within the public right -of -way.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ denying Use Permit No. UP2009 -040 and
approving Outdoor Dining Permit No. OD2009 -005 with the attached findings
and conditions.
H. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO.4 Balboa Island Village Inn (PA2009 -014)
127 Marine Avenue
SUMMARY: A one -year review will be conducted for Use Permit No. UP2009 -002. The Use Permit
was approved on March 19, 2009 to allow the existing full service restaurant to convert
dining room seating into bar seating and to allow continued alcoholic beverage sales.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ACTION: 1) Receive public comments; and
2) Receive and file
I. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 Location of upcoming Planning Commission meetings.
ITEM NO. 6 City Council Follow -up.
ITEM NO. 7 Planning Commission reports.
ITEM NO. 8 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future
agenda for discussion, action, or report.
ITEM NO. 9 Request for excused absences.
ADJOURNMENT