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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Planning Commission Agenda and Action ReportJune 28, 2016 Agenda Item No. 14 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AMENDED 06-20-2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m. 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 JUNE 9, 2016 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 THE RESIDENCES AT NEWPORT PLACE (PA2014-150) Site Location: West of MacArthur Boulevard and is bounded by Corinthian Way, Martingale Way, Dove Street & Scott Drive (1701 Corinthian Way, 1660 Dove Street, 4251, 4253, 4255 Martingale Way, 4200, 4220, & 4250 Scott Drive) Summary: A Planned Development Permit for the development of a mixed-use residential project consisting of 384 residential units and 5,677 square feet of retail use on a 5.7 -acre property. An existing commercial center called MacArthur Square that is located at the project site will be demolished. The application includes requests for building height and setback adjustments and relief from a requirement to dedicate a 1/2 acre public park pursuant to General Plan Land Use Policy 6.15.13. The application also includes a Lot Merger to consolidate three existing lots into one lot for development. Lastly, the application includes an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan related to the project's inclusion of 86 affordable housing units required pursuant to the Newport Place Planned Community Regulations and the City's Density Bonus Ordinance. On June 9, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the subject project. Following consideration of all evidence, both written and oral, the Planning Commission voted to deny the project and directed staff to prepare a resolution reflecting the findings for denial. 1 of 3 CEQA Compliance: Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review. Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. 2019 denying the project. ITEM NO. 3 LIDO HOUSE HOTEL FLOOR AREA EXPANSION (PA2016-061) Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard, Northeast corner of Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street Summary: The applicant requests approval of a General Plan Amendment, Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Site Development Review, and Conditional Use Permit to allow the previously approved 130 -room, Lido House Hotel to be constructed 4,745 square feet larger than previously approved. The request is a 4.8 percent increase to the maximum floor area. The additional floor area would permit increased public spaces and "back of house" areas and does not increase the number of rooms or meeting space. CEQA Compliance: All significant environmental concerns for the proposed project have been addressed in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Lido House Hotel (SCH#2013111022), and the City of Newport Beach intends to use said document for the above noted project. State CEQA Guidelines allow for the updating and use of a previously certified EIR for projects that have changed or are different from the previous project or conditions analyzed in the certified EIR. In cases where changes or additions occur with no new significant environmental impacts, an Addendum to a previously certified EIR may be prepared (CEQA Guidelines §15164). The City has prepared Addendum No. 1 to the Lido House Hotel Final Environmental Impact Report for the modified project described above. It is the present intention to use the Addendum to potentially approve the modified project since no new environmental impacts and no impacts of greater severity would result from approval and implementation of the expanded and modified project. The City encourages members of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the previously prepared Final Environmental Impact Report for the Lido House Hotel and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at www.newaortbeachca.aov/ceaadocuments. Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP2016-001, Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment No. LC2016-001, Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2016-003, Site Development Review No.SD2016-005, and Conditional Use Permit No. UP2016-015. 2 of 3 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4 NEWPORT CENTER VILLAS STUDY SESSION (PA2014-213) Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive Summary: A study session to allow staff and the applicant, Newport Anacapa Associates, LLC, to present information regarding the proposed Newport Center Villas residential development project. Newport Center Villas is an approximate 1.3 acre site in Newport Center bounded to the north by Newport Center Drive and to the east by Anacapa Drive. The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot car -wash with ancillary gas station and convenience market to accommodate the development of 49 condominium dwelling units. The project requires the following discretionary approvals to be reviewed by the Planning Commission: a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan, Site Development Review, Tentative Tract Map, Development Agreement and certification of an Environmental Impact Report. This study session will be informational only and no decisions will be made at this meeting. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to consider the project on July 21, 2016. City Council approval is also required. CEQA Compliance: A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared for the project and is available for public review and comment through June 27, 2016. The purpose of the Study Session is to provide the Planning Commission and the public the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed project in advance of the release of the DEIR and public hearings. No action on either the project or yet to be released DEIR will be taken by the Planning Commission at the study session. Recommended Action: 1. Receive presentation on the Newport Center Villas. No formal action will be taken. IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT 1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee 2. Update on City Council Items ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES X. ADJOURNMENT 3 of 3 SEW PO CITY OF 0` y z NEWPORT BEACH `�<Fo'P City Council Staff Report June 28, 2016 Agenda Item No. 14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director — bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov PHONE: 949-644-3297 TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for June 23, 2016 ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2016 The minutes were amended and approved. AYES: Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand and Zak NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Brown and Hillgren PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: ITEM NO. 2 THE RESIDENCES AT NEWPORT PLACE (PA2014-150) Site Location: West of MacArthur Boulevard and is bounded by Corinthian Way, Martingale Way, Dove Street & Scott Drive (1701 Corinthian Way, 1660 Dove Street, 4251, 4253, 4255 Martingale Way, 4200, 4220, & 4250 Scott Drive) SUMMARY: A Planned Development Permit for the development of a mixed-use residential project consisting of 384 residential units and 5,677 square feet of retail use on a 5.7 -acre property. An existing commercial center called MacArthur Square that is located at the project site will be demolished. The application includes requests for building height and setback adjustments and relief from a requirement to dedicate a 1/2 acre public park pursuant to General Plan Land Use Policy 6.15.13. The application also includes a Lot Merger to consolidate three existing lots into one lot for development. Lastly, the application includes an Affordable Housing Implementation Plan related to the project's inclusion of 86 affordable housing units required pursuant to the Newport Place Planned Community Regulations and the City's Density Bonus Ordinance. On June 9, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the subject project. Following consideration of all evidence, both written and oral, the Planning Commission voted to deny the project and directed staff to prepare a resolution reflecting the findings for denial. Planning Commission Agenda Report June 28, 2016 Page 2 CEQA COMPLIANCE: Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review. The Planning Commission approved the resolution for denial. AYES: Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand and Zak NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Brown and Hillgren ITEM NO. 3 LIDO HOUSE HOTEL FLOOR AREA EXPANSION (PA2016-061) Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard, Northeast corner of Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street SUMMARY: The applicant requests approval of a General Plan Amendment, Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Site Development Review, and Conditional Use Permit to allow the previously approved 130 -room, Lido House Hotel to be constructed 4,745 square feet larger than previously approved. The request is a 4.8 percent increase to the maximum floor area. The additional floor area would permit increased public spaces and "back of house" areas and does not increase the number of rooms or meeting space. CEQA COMPLIANCE: All significant environmental concerns for the proposed project have been addressed in a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Lido House Hotel (SCH#2013111022), and the City of Newport Beach intends to use said document for the above noted project. State CEQA Guidelines allow for the updating and use of a previously certified EIR for projects that have changed or are different from the previous project or conditions analyzed in the certified EIR. In cases where changes or additions occur with no new significant environmental impacts, an Addendum to a previously certified EIR may be prepared (CEQA Guidelines §15164). The City has prepared Addendum No. 1 to the Lido House Hotel Final Environmental Impact Report for the modified project described above. It is the present intention to use the Addendum to potentially approve the modified project since no new environmental impacts and no impacts of greater severity would result from approval and implementation of the expanded and modified project. The City encourages members of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the previously prepared Final Environmental Impact Report for the Lido House Hotel and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Division or at the City of Newport Beach website at www.newportbeachca.gov/cegadocuments. The Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council approval of the request. AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, Weigand and Zak NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Agenda Report June 28, 2016 Page 3 CONTINUED BUSINESS: ITEM NO. 4 NEWPORT CENTER VILLAS STUDY SESSION (PA2014-213) Site Location: 150 Newport Center Drive SUMMARY: A study session to allow staff and the applicant, Newport Anacapa Associates, LLC, to present information regarding the proposed Newport Center Villas residential development project. Newport Center Villas is an approximate 1.3 acre site in Newport Center bounded to the north by Newport Center Drive and to the east by Anacapa Drive. The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing 8,500 -square -foot car -wash with ancillary gas station and convenience market to accommodate the development of 49 condominium dwelling units. The project requires the following discretionary approvals to be reviewed by the Planning Commission: a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan, Site Development Review, Tentative Tract Map, Development Agreement and certification of an Environmental Impact Report. This study session will be informational only and no decisions will be made at this meeting. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to consider the project on July 21, 2016. City Council approval is also required. CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), SCH No. 2016011032, has been prepared for the project and is available for public review and comment through June 27, 2016. The purpose of the Study Session is to provide the Planning Commission and the public the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed project in advance of the release of the DEIR and public hearings. No action on either the project or yet to be released DEIR will be taken by the Planning Commission at the study session. The Planning Commission received the presentation for the project and made suggestions to staff. No formal action was taken.