HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - Planning Commission AgendaAgenda Item No. 10
November 8, 2011
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, November 3, 2011
STUDY SESSION MEETING
4:30 p.m.
A. ROLL CALL
B. CURRENT BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 1 Newport Banning Ranch Environmental Impact Report
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City of Newport Beach has
prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2009031061 to evaluate the
environmental impacts resulting from the proposed Newport Banning Ranch project. The
Project is a proposed General Plan Amendment, Pre - zoning, Zone Change, Planned
Community Development Plan, Master Development Plan, and Tentative Tract Map submitted
by Newport Banning Ranch, LLC. The 401.1 acre project site is proposed for development of
1,375 residential dwelling units, a 75 -room resort inn and ancillary resort uses, 75,000 square
feet of commercial uses, and approximately 51.4 acres of parklands. Approximately 252.3
acres would be retained in permanent open space. The Project site's existing surface oil
production activities located throughout the site would be consolidated into approximately 16.5
acres. The remaining surface oil production facilities would be abandoned /re- abandoned,
remediated for development, and /or remediated and restored as natural open space. A
Development Agreement and Affordable Housing Implementation Plan between the City and
Newport Banning Ranch LLC is part of the Project. Draft EIR SCH No. 2009031061 examines
the potential impacts generated by the proposed Project in relation to the following CEQA
Checklist categories: aesthetics and visual resources, land use and planning programs, geology
and soils, hydrology and water quality, population, housing, and employment, transportation
and circulation, air quality, green house gas emissions, noise, biological resources, cultural and
paleontological resources, recreation and trails, hazards and hazardous materials, public
services, utilities, and alternatives.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on 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 tablet provided at the podium.
D. ADJOURNMENT
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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 three (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
PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN /LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
G. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of October 20, 2011
ACTION: Approve and file.
H. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS RECORDED. SPEAKERS MUST LIMIT
REMARKS TO THREE (3) MINUTES ON ALL ITEMS. (Red light signifies when three (3) 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 Community Development Department, Planning Division located at
3300 Newport Boulevard, during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. 2 Housing Element Update - (PA2008 -078)
3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach
SUMMARY: An amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan incorporating the 2008 -2014 Housing
Element update. The Housing Element is one of the mandatory elements of the General
Plan, and State law requires it to be updated periodically. The Newport Beach Housing
Element details the City's strategy for enhancing and preserving the community's character
and indentifies constraints to the development of housing. It also identifies strategies for
expanding housing opportunities and services for all household types and income groups. It
provides the primary policy guidance for local decision- making related to housing. The draft
2008 -2014 Housing Element is an update and revision of the 2006 Housing Element and it
contains new technical data and updated policies and programs.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: A Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with
the application noted above. The Negative Declaration states that the project will not result in
a significant effect on the environment. It is the present intention of the City to accept the
Negative Declaration and supporting documents.
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
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2) Adopt Resolution No. recommending that the City Council:
a. Adopt the Negative Declaration; and
b. Adopt the 2008 -2014 Housing Element
I. NEW BUSINESS
J. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 Community Development Director's report.
ITEM NO. 4 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future agenda
for discussion, action, or report.
ITEM NO. 5 Request for excused absences.
ADJOURNMENT
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