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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Planning Commission Agenda�EwvoRr CITY OF °� ms NEWPORT BEACH CqF00.HP City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 9 April 24, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt(a)newportbeachca.4ov PREPARED BY: Patrick J. Alford, Planning Manager 949 - 644 -3235; palford(cDnewportbeach.ca.00v APPROVED: A Y TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for April 19, 2012 Item No. 1 Minutes of April 5, 2012, Study Session The minutes were approved as corrected (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker. NOES: None. ABSENT: Ameri. ABSTAIN: None. Item No. 2 Newport Place Affordable Housing Amendment - (PA2011 -215) Area generally bound by MacArthur Boulevard, Jamboree Road, Birch Street, and Bristol Street North. Summary: Amendment to the Newport Place Planned Community Development Plan (PC- 11) to implement Housing Programs 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 found in the 2008 -2014 Housing Element. The amendment would permit residential development that includes a minimum of 30 percent of the units affordable to lower- income households with the approval of a Site Development Review. Developments meeting this criteria will also be eligible for a waiver of the minimum 10 -acre site area required. The amendment would also establish minimum development regulations including building height, setbacks, and parking requirements. This item was continued to May 3, 2012 at the request of the Chair in order to devote the meeting to the Newport Banning Ranch project (6 ayes, 1 absent) AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker. NOES: None. Planning Commission Agenda Report for April 19, 2012 April 24, 2012 Page 2 ABSENT: Ameri. ABSTAIN: None. Item No. 4 Newport Banning Ranch - (PA2008 -114) 5200 West Coast Highway SUMMARY: The application is for a proposed planned community on a 401.1 acre project site for development of 1,375 residential dwelling units, a 75 -room resort inn and ancillary resort uses, 75,000 square feet of commercial uses, approximately 51.4 acres of parklands, and approximately 252.3 acres of permanent open space. Deputy Community Development Director Brenda Wisneski announced that staff was now recommending that the Commission proceed with the public hearing, but take no action on the project that evening. Ms. Wisneski stated that the staff had recommended that the Commission make recommendations on all of the application components save for the development agreement, which would be considered at the May 3, 2012 Commission meeting. She went on to explain that the negotiations on the development agreement were still ongoing and that the document would not be ready for consideration by May 3. She recommended that the development agreement be considered along the other application components at the May 17, 2012 Commission meeting. Planning Manager Patrick Alford gave the staff presentation. Mr. Alford presented an overview of the project and a summary of the study sessions and public hearings conducted thus far. He then presented an analysis of the project's consistency with the General Plan, focusing on how the project complied with the goal of a "residential village" at Banning Ranch and the community park requirements. He then discussed the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element to remove the 151h Extension from the Master Plan of Streets and Highways. He then presented an overview of staffs recommendations on application components, the fiscal impact analysis, and the statement of public benefits. He concluded with a presentation on the phasing of key project improvements. Members of the Commission presented their comments on the project and specific issues that staff needed to address at the next meeting. These included the following: • A matrix depicting the timing of street, park, and trail improvements • Details on the noise mitigation program proposed for Newport Crest • Potential connections of Newport Crest with NBR parks and trails • Opportunities for the use of reclaimed water • Tightening onsite affordable housing provisions • Feasibility and timing of the Resort Inn • Fiscal impacts of the project without the Resort Inn • Opportunities for senior housing The applicant gave a brief presentation that focused on their community outreach efforts. Planning Commission Agenda Report for April 19, 2012 April 24, 2012 Page 3 The public hearing was opened and approximately 30 members of the public presented their comments on the project, the environmental impact report, and the process. After the public hearing was closed, the Commission provided further direction to staff on the topics they wanted to address at the next hearing on the project. This item was continued to May 17, 2012 (All ayes) AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Submitted by: Agenda Item No. 9 April 24, 2012 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard Thursday, April 19, 2012 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 F. CONSENT ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of April 5, 2012 ACTION: Approve and file. G. 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 (1) 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 Newport Place Affordable Housing Amendment - (PA2011 -215) SUMMARY: Amendment to the Newport Place Planned Community Development Plan (PC -11) to implement Housing Programs 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 found in the 2008 -2014 Housing Element. The amendment would permit residential development that includes a minimum of 30 percent of the units affordable to lower- income households with the approval of a Site Development Review. Developments meeting this criteria will also be eligible for a waiver of the minimum 10 -acre site area required. The amendment would also establish minimum development regulations including building height, setbacks, and parking requirements. CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Negative Declaration (SCH No. No. 2011091088) was prepared for the 2008 -2014 Housing Element, which includes Housing Programs HP3.2.2 and 3.2.3, in accordance with the implementing guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines, and City Council Policy K -3. The document was made available for public review and comment during a 30 -day review period from September 30 to October 31, 2011 and subsequently adopted by the City Council on November 22, 2011. The document is on file with the Community Development Department. A subsequent negative declaration for the project is not required to be prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 because the proposed amendment implements Housing Programs HP3.2.2 and 3.2.3, and does not constitute "substantial changes" that would involve new significant environmental effects or result in the adoption of mitigation measures. Future residential development that could occur pursuant to the proposed amendment would be subject to further site - specific environmental evaluations. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt the draft resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Newport Place Planned Community Development Plan Amendment. ITEM NO.3 Newport Banning Ranch - (PA2008 -114) 5200 West Coast Highway SUMMARY: A proposed planned community on a 401.1 acre project site for development of 1,375 residential dwelling units, a 75 -room resort inn and ancillary resort uses, 75,000 square feet of commercial uses, approximately 51.4 acres of parklands, and approximately 252.3 acres of permanent open space. CEQA COMPLIANCE: An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2009031061 to evaluate the environmental impacts resulting from the proposed project. The EIR has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and the State CEQA Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.). ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. _ (Attachment PC 1) recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP2008 -008, Code Amendment No. CA2008 -004, Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2008 -002, Master Development Plan No. MP2008 -001, Tentative Tract Map No. NT2008 -003, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan No. AH2008 -001, and Traffic Study No. TS2008 -002 and recommending to the City Council the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and 3) H. NEW BUSINESS I. STAFF AND ITEM NO. 4 ITEM NO. 5 ITEM NO. 6 ADJOURNMENT Continue the public hearing to May 3, 2012 to consider the Development Agreement (DA2008 -003). ITEMS Community Development Director's report. Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future agenda for discussion, action, or report. Request for excused absences.