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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Hearing Date:
June 28, 1999
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Agenda Item No.:
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Staff Person:
Patricia L. Temple
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3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
644 -3200
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
(949) 644 -3200; FAX (949) 644 -3250
REPORT TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 99 -2
SUMMARY: Request to initiate amendments to the Newport Beach General Plan, as
follows:
A. 4881 Birch Street (Plaza de Cafes): A proposal to change the
development allocation for this site to allow the demolition of an
existing food court and allow the construction of a 161 room extended
stay hotel.
B. 4699 Jamboree Road (Far East National Bank): A proposal to increase
the development allocation for this site to allow an approximate
24,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing office building with a related
parking structure.
C. 1514 West Balboa Boulevard (Edison Electrical Sub - station): A
proposal to change the General Plan Land Use Element and Local
Coastal Program, Land Use Plan to re- designate the parcel from
Governmental, Education and Institutional Facilities to Two - Family
Residential.
D. Lot 10, Tract 14839 (Granville Drive Office Site): A proposal to
increase the development allocation for this site from 5,000 sq. ft. to
8,000 sq. ft.
E. 100 Newport Center Drive (Newport Sports Collection Foundation): A
proposal to increase the development allocation in Block 100 of
Newport Center to allow additional administrative support office space
in conjunction with the establishment of a sports memorabilia museum.
SUGGESTED
ACTION: Initiate the amendments to the General Plan as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Action
The Planning Commission considered items A through D at its meeting of June 10, 1999, at
which time they recommended initiation of those requests. Item E will be considered by the
Commission on June 24th. A supplemental report will be distributed to the City Council on
Friday, June 25th, reporting the recommendation of the Planning Commission on that item. A
copy of the two reports to the Planning Commission are attached, which provide the details of
each request.
Submitted and prepared by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
Planning Director
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Attachments: Planning Commission staff reports
General Plan Amendment 99 -1
February 18, 1999
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3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
(949) 644.3200; FAX (949) 644 -3250
Hearing Date:
Agenda Item No.:
Staff Person:
Council review:
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 99 -2
June 10, 1999
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Patricia L. Temple
644 -3200
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SUMMARY: Request to initiate amendments to the Newport Beach General Plan, as
follows:
A. 4881 Birch Street (Plaza de Cafes): A proposal to change the
development allocation for this site to allow the demolition of an
existing food court and allow the construction of a 161 room extended
stay hotel.
B. 4699 Jamboree Road (Far East National Bank): A proposal to increase
the development allocation for this site to allow an approximate
24,000 sq. ft. addition to an existing office building with a related
parking structure.
C. 1514 West Balboa Boulevard (Edison Electrical Sub - station): A
proposal to change the General Plan Land Use Element and Local
Coastal Program, Land Use Plan to re- designate the parcel from
Governmental, Education and Institutional Facilities to Two - Family
Residential.
D. Lot 10, Tract 14839 (Granville Drive Office Site): A proposal to
increase the development allocation for this site from 5,000 sq. ft. to
8,000 sq. ft.
SUGGESTED
ACTION: If desired, recommend to the City Council:
A. The proposed General Plan Amendments be initiated and staff be
directed to proceed with the preparation of any necessary
environmental documents and set for public hearing before the
Planning Commission; or
B. One or more of the proposed General Plan Amendments are
unwarranted and should be returned to the originator; or
C. Action on the proposed amendments be deferred to future hearing
sessions based on Planning Department workloads and project
priorities.
Background
City Council Policy K -1 states that:
"A citizen and/or property owner may request an amendment to the General Plan.
Such request shall be submitted in writing to the Planning Commission a
minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the month during which proposed
amendments are to be initiated. The request should clearly set forth the reason for
which the request is made, and should contain information substantiating the
need. If the Planning Commission, after examination, is convinced that the
proposed change is worthy of initiation, it may recommend initiation of
amendments as set forth above. If not, the Commission shall forward the request
to the City Council with its recommendation that initiation of the amendment is
unwarranted. The City Council, after consideration of the request and of the report
from the Planning Commission, may either initiate the proposed amendment and
direct the Planning Commission to set for public hearing, return the request to the
originator without further action, or defer action on the proposed amendment to
future hearing sessions based on Planning Department work loads and project
priorities."
Proposed Amendments
4881 Birch Street: Burnett Polygon has submitted a request to change the development
allocation for the site on the corner of Birch Street and Von Karman Avenue, currently occupied
by Plaza De Cafes food court. If approved, the amendment would allow the construction of a 161
room extended stay hotel. This particular hotel would include hotel rooms only, and does not
provide food service, restaurant facilities, or meeting space.
4699 Jamboree Road: Far East National Bank has submitted a request to increase the
development allocation for the site on the corner of Jamboree Road and Campus Drive, currently
occupied by an office and bank building. If approved, the amendment would allow the
construction of an expanded ground floor lobby, a second story addition to the building, and a
new parking structure. The building will double in size, increasing from the existing 24,000 sq.
ft. to approximately 48,000 sq. ft.
1514 West Balboa Boulevard: Southern California Edison Company owns a site comprised of
three lots on West Balboa Boulevard, currently occupied by an electrical sub - station. The utility
has determine that the most easterly lot is not required for the operation of the facility. The lot is
currently enclosed with a chain link fence and is used for miscellaneous storage of dinghies and
boat trailers. It is not within the enclosure of the electrical sub - station. If approved, the
amendment would allow the construction of a duplex or two condominium units.
Granville Drive Office: Pacific Republic Capital owns a vacant parcel at the northwest corner of
Newport Center and Granville Drives, currently designated for office development with an
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allocation of 5,000 sq. ft. If approved, the amendment would increase this allocation by 3,000 sq.
. ft., for a total permitted development of 8,000 sq. ft.
Planning Department Workload
A staff resources table attached to this report lists all current programs and projects in the
Planning Department (Planning and Economic Development). Included is an analysis of the
staffing requirements for the various workload categories of the department.
The workload analysis indicates that the Department is currently operating beyond capacity. In
addition to our regular workload, we are processing many major development projects, which
used to be handled by a principal planner /environmental coordinator position eliminated from the
budget several years ago. Because of the high on -going workload, the Department has requested
in the upcoming budget the addition of a Senior Planner position. While the City Council has not
yet acted on this request, it has been included in the budget recommended by the City Manager,
and we have commenced the recruitment process. Additionally, the Department has retained
contract project managers for both the Koll Center Newport Office development, and the
Newport Center planning program. Also, the case planners are currently augmenting the plan
check staff by working overtime, to reduce the backlog in that activity area..
It should also be noted that the City may receive a grant from the California Coastal Commission
for the certification of our Local Coastal Program. This is an important priority for the City and
Department, but will further exacerbate the strain on staff resources in the upcoming fiscal year.
IsIn terms of the new cases which will result from initiation of these General Plan Amendments, it
is felt by the Department that they can still be handled within the staff assigned to case analysis,
as they will be processed as the proponents submit their related applications. However, the
number of GPA requests is just another indicator of the continuing high workload we are
experiencing.
Because of the need to allocate the resources of the Planning Department in the most effective
way possible, the City Manager has scheduled a discussion of planning priorities at the City
Council Study Session agenda on July 12'h. Through this discussion we hope to get direction
from Council on where the various projects rank in terms of high, medium and low priorities,
along with an understanding of what staff resources are available and /or necessary to achieve the
priorities in a timely manner.
Submitted and prepared by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
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Attachments: Allocation of Staff Resources
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General Plan Amendment 99 -2
June 10, 1999
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ALLOCATION OF STAFF RESOURCES (HOURS PER YEAR)
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Workload Category
Planning
Econ. Dev
Total
Administration
400
200
600
Development Review
6,000
100
6,100
Plan Check
3,500
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3,500
Counter /Public Information
2,000
100
2,100
Code Enforcement
4,200
50
4,250
Housinq
0
50
50
CDBG
0
650
650
BID Support
0
400
400
Data/Demo ra hics /GIS
1,500
0
1,500
Business Retention and Attraction
0
380
380
EDC
0
100
100
EQAC
0
75
75
Regional Activities
100
50
150
TOTAL ONGOING.
17,700
2,155
19,855
Special Projects Underway
Zoning Code Revisions 1
200
0
200
LCP Certification
1,750
325
2,075
TPO
120
50
170
Housing Element
40
500
540
Airport Area Study
0
500
500
Mariner's Mile Study
0
150
150
Document Imaging Implementation
50
10
60
Balboa Peninsula Revitalization
0
750
750
Balboa Peninsula Sian Regulations
125
25
_ 150
Large Scale Development 2
2,000
100
2,100
ED Strategic Plan
0
350
350
Hotel Incentives
0
150
150
Image Enhancement
0
300
300
TOTAL SPECIAL PROJECTS
4,285
3,210
7,495
TOTAL ALLOCATED STAFF RESOURCES
21,985
5,365
27,350
TOTAL STAFF HOURS
20,800
5,096
25,896
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) STAFF HOURS
(1,185)
(269)
(1,454)
(1) Includes Telecommunications Ord., Landscaping Requirements and Residential Building Stnds.
(2) Includes Conexent, Newport Dunes, Koll Center Newport and Newport Center.
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April 29, 1999
Ms. Patricia L. Temple
Director, Planning Department
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
3300 Newport Boulevard
P.O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
RE: Proposed Hotel Site; 2.65 acres (NW comer Campus Drive
and Von Karman Avenue); 4881 Birch Street, Newport Beach, CA
Dear Patricia:
Thank you for taking the time yesterday to meet with us regarding the proposed change of use for the
above referenced property. As we mentioned to you when we met, we are in the process of selling this
property to Extended Stay America, a California corporation ( "ESA"), which is proposing to build a
quality hotel facility on the property. This facility will cater to local Newport Beach and Irvine
businesses. ESA operates 337 similar hotel facilities in the United States and would like to move
forward to process any necessary approvals with the City for such use.
The property is currently being used for a food service use (Plaza de Cafes food court) and you may
consider this letter as our request, as owner of the property, that you consider ESA's proposed use of
the property as a hotel site. We understand that you will communicate any concerns and requirements
of the City directly to ESA in connection with its processing and approvals.
Thank you again for your time and input yesterday. Please give us a call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
BURNETT POLYGON L.P.
Richard A. Hawthorne
Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing
cc: Lance B. Potter, ESA
Michael J. Gallen, ESA
Jorge E. Sciupac, AIA, MCG Architecture
G. David Koepf
• John Killen
200 East Baker Street, Suite 100 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone 714 557.7600 Facsimile 714 557.7696
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BankSinoPac Group
May 19, 1999
Chairman and Members
City of Newport Beach
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of the Planning Commission
Ms. Patricia L. Temple
Director Planning Department
Community and Economic Development
P. O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92658 -8915
Reference: Request for General Plan Amendment
Far East National Bank
4699 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, California
Lots 12, 13 and 14, Tract No. 7953
Dear Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission:
WELLINGTON N. CHEN
Executive Vice President
(213) 830.2423
Fax (213) 617 -7838
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Please accept this letter as a revision to our original request for an amendment to
the City's Land Use Element of the General Plan. After further analysis, Far East
National Bank has decided to reduce the size of the proposed development for our
property. Therefore, this request is to permit the development of one additional story
to our existing bank building and a new parking structure at the above referenced
location.
The existing bank building contains approximately 24,000 square feet (3,000 sq. ft.
basement used for storage and 21,000 sq. ft. on the first floor) with 10,800 sq. ft. of
underground parking. The project site contains 1.765 acres.
Our proposal is to construct a new first floor entry lobby containing approximately
1,500 sq. ft., a second story office addition containing approximately 22,500 sq. ft.
for total addition of approximately 24,000 sq. ft., and to construct a two -level parking
structure at the rear of the property. The total building area would be approximately
48,000 sq. ft. excluding the existing underground parking area.
The revised development would provide approximately 156 parking spaces with a
parking ratio of 3.25 per 1,000 sq. ft. or approximately one stall per 307 sq. ft. of net
building area.
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As stated previously in our letter of May 5, 1999, Far East National Bank is a
commercial business bank with minimal direct customer access. The existing first
floor area will continue to be used for banking purposes with a smaller area of the
first floor reserved for retail commercial use. The basement area will be used for file
storage. World Premier Investments, Inc. intends to occupy the proposed second
floor addition for its corporate headquarters. World Premier Investments, Inc. has
between twenty -five and thirty employees.
This project will thoroughly upgrade the existing property and will visually create an
architectural statement for the area with its unique design. It is our belief that this
project will be an asset to the community and we trust the Planning Commission will
look favorably upon our request and approve an amendment to the Land Use
Element of the General Plan to allow development of our proposed project.
Sincerely,
Wellington Chen
/ Executive Vice President
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Patricia Temple
Planning Director
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92658
C. Kelly Kraushaar
Manager of Sales & Leasing
Corporate Real Estate Department
(562) 491 -2788
RECEIVES BY
PLANNING DIEPARTI•IENT
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SUBJECT: Re- zoning of Edison parcel near Balboa Blvd. & 15'h Street
APN: 047- 222 -05 (see attached maps) IS 14 W. 3oAlhea 8lti0,•
The Southern California Edison Company has determined that a portion of the property
associated with the Newport Beach Substation facility is no longer required for operating
purposes. It is the Company's intention to market the property for sale.
The purpose of this letter is to address the issue of zoning. The property is currently
zoned "GEIF" which allows the operation of the electrical facilities. It is Edison's desire
to apply for a change of zoning on the excess parcel to "R -2," which is compatible with
the surrounding area.
In speaking with your planning department, it is my understanding that the zone change
will require a general plan amendment. Please accept this letter as notification of the
Edison Company's intention to initiate the zone change and our desire to begin the
process as soon as possible.
I would appreciate it if a member of your staff could contact me to provide direction on
the necessary application forms and/or fees that will be require to get the process moving
forward.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact me.
Thank You,
C. Kelly Kraushaar
Room 1020
100 Long Reach Blvd.
Lund Reach. CA 90502
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THE FICKER GROUP CONSULTING • PLANNING
URBAN PLANNING
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
WILLIAM P. FICKER, AIA • NCARB ARCHITECTURE
June 3, 1999
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Attention: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RE: General Plan Amendment
Lot 10 of Tract 14839
Newport Beach, CA 9260
On behalf of my client, Pacific Republic Capital, who are purchasing this land, I
hereby request a General Plan Amendment to change the development allocation
for the above - referenced property located at the NW corner of Newport Center
Drive and Farallon Drive.
We request to increase the floor area limit from 5,000 square feet to 8,000 square
feet.
It is also our intent to submit specific design criteria, revised setbacks and parking
under the building in order to obtain Specific Plan District for this parcel.
William P. Ficker, A.I.A.
417 THIRTIETH STREET • NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 • PHONE (714) 675.9628 • FAX (714) 675 -9638
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3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
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Hearing Date:
Agenda Item No.:
Staff Person:
Council review:
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment 99 -2
June 24, 1999
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Patricia L. Temple
644 -3200
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SUMMARY: Request to initiate an amendment to the Newport Beach General Plan, as
follows:
E. 100 Newport Center Drive (Newport Sports Collection Foundation):
A proposal to increase the development allocation in Block 100 of
Newport Center to allow additional administrative support office
space in conjunction with the establishment of a sports memorabilia
museum.
ACTION: Recommend to the City Council initiation of this request.
Background
This General Plan Amendment request was inadvertently omitted from those considered by the
Planning Commission on June 10, 1999.
Proposed Amendment
100 Newport Center Drive: The Hamilton Company currently operates a small sports memorabilia
museum in existing office space in Block 600 of Newport Center. They now wish to relocate the
museum, known as the Newport Sports Collection Foundation, into an existing building at 100
Newport Center Drive. As part of the project, they wish to expand the second floor office area by
approximately 300 sq.ft. Since there is no additional allowable development in this part of Newport
Center, an amendment to the General Plan is required.
Submitted and prepared by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
Planning Director
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June 18, 1999
Fax to: 949 - 644 -3250
Ms. Patricia L. Temple
Director, Planning. Department
City of Newport Beach
P. O. Box 1768
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
Re: 100 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Pat:
Hamilton Company hereby requests an amendment to
the General Plan to increase the permitted development of the
above -named property by 1,000 square feet.
If you have any question$; please feel free to call.
Xincerely you ,
irk S. EI l
for John W. Hamilton
KSE /cns
62ONEWPORI CENTER ORIVE SUITE125 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 9,660 PHONE(949)721 -5999 FAX(949)721 -0999
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