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Home My WebLink About12 - Planning Commission Agendas & Action Reports�EW `Rr CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 12 September 11, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 - 3226, kbrandt(cDnewportbeachca.aov PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development 949 - 644 -3297; bwisneski(ailnewportbeachca.gov APPROVED: 0. TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 6, 2012 Study Session ITEM NO. 1 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (PA2012 -057) SUMMARY: Code Amendment No. 2012 -004 is an amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to update regulations regarding wireless telecommunication facilities (telecom facilities) on public or private properties. Current regulations contained in Chapter 15.70 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) are proposed to be updated and incorporated within Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the NBMC, and Chapter 15.70 would be rescinded in its entirety. James Campbell, Principal Planner provided a staff report, and discussion ensued regarding the proposed amendments. Following the receipt of comments from the Planning Commission, stakeholders, and public, staff indicated that a revised draft ordinance will be prepared and made available for review. Additionally staff will schedule another study session on the draft ordinance. Regular Meeting ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of August 23, 2012 The minutes were amended and approved (6 ayes, 1 abstention) AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Toerge Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 6, 2012 September 11, 2012 Page 2 Public Hearing Items: ITEM NO. 2 Bristol Chevron Service Station (PA2012 -073) Site Location: 2121 Bristol Street SUMMARY: Amend the existing use permit to construct the following: a 2,945- square -foot convenience store, two side -by -side automated car wash bays, and a new canopy with five new dispensers. Demolition would include three service bays, a snack shop, existing canopy and six dispensers, and an automated car wash. The existing underground storage tanks and the Healy clean air system will remain. Also included in the request is a Type 20 (Off Sale Beer & Wine) ABC license. Per the applicant's request, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue this item to September 20, 2012. (7 ayes). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ITEM NO. 3 441 Old Newport Medical Office Building (PA2011 -056) Site Location: 441 Old Newport Boulevard SUMMARY: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to reduce the required off - street parking and utilize an off -site parking lot. The project proposes to utilize the recently renovated commercial office building (11,540 square feet) for medical office and to provide 51 of the 56 required parking spaces (a reduction of 5 required spaces). Forty -four spaces would be on -site and seven spaces would be provided on the abutting property to the north at 445 Old Newport Boulevard which currently is not occupied. Melina Whelan, Assistant Planner, gave a presentation summarizing the applicants' requests. Following input from the applicant and members of the public, the Planning Commission deliberated. The Planning Commission voted to deny the project on the basis it did not meet the required findings (7 ayes). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ITEM NO.4 Evensen Residence (PA2012 -089) Site Location: 3225 Ocean Boulevard Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker SUMMARY: A Variance request to allow the construction of a new 3- level, single - family residential dwelling to encroach 10 feet into the required 10 -foot front yard setback at the lower level. The proposed encroachment is below existing grade and would not be visible from Ocean Boulevard. Submitted by: Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 6, 2012 September 11, 2012 Page 3 Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner gave a presentation summarizing the applicants' requests. The applicant indicated they were available for questions. No members from the public requested to speak. The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (7 ayes) AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Deputy Director CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 STUDY SESSION — 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Agenda Item No.12 September 11, 2012 B. CURRENT BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1 Update to the City's Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance (PA2012 -057) Code Amendment No. 2012 -004 is an amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to update regulations regarding wireless telecommunication facilities (telecom facilities) on public or private properties. Current regulations contained in Chapter 15.70 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) are proposed to be updated and incorporated within Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the NBMC, and Chapter 15.70 would be rescinded in its entirety. C�111.1410IKS] TJh'd:111&1 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. h1!_1 X11 Al 11:L` I dd � i! 11 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012 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 generall y jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limit signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies summation.) Before speaking, please state your name for the provided at the podium. V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES VI. CONSENT ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of August 23, 2012 Recommended Action: Approve and file Agenda Item No.12 September 11, 2012 considered to be within the subject matter comments to three (3) minutes. (Red light that the speaker has one (1) minute left for record and print your name on the blue forms VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) 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 Bristol Chevron Service Station (PA2012 -073) Site Location: 2121 Bristol Street Summary: Amend the existing use permit to construct the following: a 2,945 - square -foot convenience store, two side -by -side automated car wash bays, and a new canopy with five new dispensers. Demolition would include three service bays, a snack shop, existing canopy and six dispensers, and an automated car wash. The existing underground storage tanks and the Healy clean air system will remain. Also included in the request is a Type 20 (Off Sale Beer & Wine) ABC license. CEQA Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 32 (In -fill Projects). Recommended Action: 15332, of the California Environmental Quality Act 1. Continue the item to September 20, 2012, per the request of the applicant. Vlll. X. ITEM NO. 3 441 Old Newport Medical Office Building (PA2011 -056) Site Location: 441 Old Newport Boulevard Summary: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to reduce the required off - street parking and utilize an off -site parking lot. The project proposes to utilize the recently renovated commercial office building (11,540 square feet) for medical office and to provide 51 of the 56 required parking spaces (a reduction of 5 required spaces). Forty -four spaces would be on -site and seven spaces would be provided on the abutting property to the north at 445 Old Newport Boulevard which currently is not occupied. CEQA Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities). Recommended Action: 1. Conduct public hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2011 -011. ITEM NO. 4 Evensen Residence (PA2012 -089) Site Location: 3225 Ocean Boulevard Summary: A Variance request to allow the construction of a new 3- level, single - family residential dwelling to encroach 10 feet into the required 10 -foot front yard setback at the lower level. The proposed encroachment is below existing grade and would not be visible from Ocean Boulevard. 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). Recommended Action: 1. Conduct public hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS approving Variance No. VA2012 -003. ITEM NO. 4 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ITEM NO. 5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ITEM NO.6 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT. ITEM NO. 7 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORTREACH City CouncH Staff Report Agenda Item No. 12 September 11, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FRONT: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt(a-)newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development 949 - 644 -3297; bwisneski(aY)newportbeachca.gov APPROVED: A TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for August 23, 2012 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2012 The minutes were amended and approved (5 ayes, 1 abstention). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Toerge ABSTAIN: Hillgren Public Hearing Items: ITEM NO. 2 Bristol Chevron Service Station (PA2012 -073) Site Location: 2121 Bristol Street SUMMARY: Amend the existing use permit to construct the following: a 2,945- square -foot convenience store, two side -by -side automated car wash bays, and a new canopy with five new dispensers. Demolition would include three service bays, a snack shop, existing canopy and six dispensers, and an automated car wash. The existing underground storage tanks and the Healy clean air system will remain. Also included in the request is a Type 20 (Off Sale Beer & Wine) ABC license. Per the applicant's request, this item was continued to the September 6, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the item to September 6, 2012 (6 ayes, 0 noes). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers and Tucker Planning Commission Agenda Report for August 23, 2012 September 11, 2012 Page 2 NOES: None ABSENT: Toerge ABSTAIN: None ITEM NO. 3 St Matthew's Preschool Capacity Increase (PA2012 -081) Site Location: 2300 Ford Road SUMMARY: An amendment to Use Permit No. UP3633 to increase the maximum number of children allowed at the existing church preschool from 60 to 76 children. The existing church facility contains a parish hall, administration offices, and preschool classrooms. No square footage increase is proposed. The additional students will be accommodated in the existing Sunday School classrooms located in the administration office building. Associate Planner Fern Nueno gave a presentation summarizing the applicants' request. The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (6 ayes, 0 noes). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Toerge ABSTAIN: None Submitted by: WisnesO, �AICP, Deputy Director