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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/2017 - Planning Commission1 of 11 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Kleiman III. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chair Peter Koetting, Vice Chair Peter Zak, Secretary Erik Weigand, Commissioner Bill Dunlap, Commissioner Kleiman, Commissioner Kory Kramer (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Commissioner Lee Lowrey ABSENT: None Staff Present: Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis, Deputy Community Development Director Jim Campbell, Assistant City Attorney Michael Torres, City Traffic Engineer Tony Brine, Civilian Investigator Wendy Joe, Assistant Planner Liz Westmoreland, Assistant Planner Chelsea Crager, Associate Planner Rosalinh Ung, Administrative Support Specialist Jennifer Biddle, Administrative Support Specialist Brittany Ramirez and Administrative Technician Patrick Achis IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Mosher, 2210 Private Road, related remarks regarding staff not being an objective third party made at the applicant's meeting for the Koll Center project. He requested the Commission provide an opportunity for Mr. Campbell to share his views of staff's role in the process between applicant and decision-maker. Deputy Director Campbell stated staff is an objective, third party and disagreed with Mr. Mosher's characterization of his comments. Staff reviews issues and presents their best recommendations to the Commission and the community. Peggy Palmer, Kings Road, requested the Commission review the side-yard setback for new home construction in Cliff Haven because the requirement prevents emergency personnel access to property. She also requested a 150-foot section of the 15th Street sidewalk be completed during the holiday break. Cliff Haven residents are displaying flags to emphasize traffic safety. Commissioner Dunlap advised that he and Deputy Director Campbell have drafted language to amend the setback requirement and will request a future agenda item at the appropriate point in the meeting. Roy Englebrecht, 2012 Vista Cajon, felt the Planning Commission and City Council have given away Newport Beach's billion dollar views. V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES Commissioner Weigand requested a continuance of Item Number 2 in order to obtain more information. Chair Koetting suggested the Commission obtain public comment for Item Number 2 and then consider continuing it. Motion made by Commissioner Weigand to continue Item Number 2, Ginsberg Residence Coastal Development Permit and Variance. In response to Chair Koetting's inquiry, Assistant City Attorney Torres advised that Commissioners can offer a motion to continue at the current time or once an item is brought before the Commission. Motion failed due to the lack of a second. Chair Koetting announced the order of agenda items will be Item 3, 4, and 2. NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 11/9/2017 10 of 11 Motion made by Vice Chair Zak and seconded by Commissioner Kleiman to continue the item for the applicant to provide four-sided elevations and to work with staff regarding a time for cessation of alcohol sales. Commissioner Dunlap could support the motion but did not see a need for additional alcohol sales. Amended motion made by Vice Chair Zak and seconded by Commissioner Kleiman to continue the item for the applicant to provide four-sided elevations, to reduce the height of the tower, and to work with staff regarding a time for cessation of alcohol sales and regarding expanding the first floor rather than adding a second floor. AYES: Koetting, Zak, Weigand, Dunlap, Kleiman, Lowrey NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Kramer VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION None ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT 1. Update on City Council Items 2. Status of the General Plan Update Process Community Development Director Jurjis reported a Council study session on November 14 will kick off the General Plan Update. During the regular meeting, the Council will take formal action on the General Plan. The agenda for the December 7th Planning Commission meeting contains six items. The following Commission meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2018. He announced Jim Campbell as the new Deputy Director, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Biddle has taken a position in the City Manager's Office and Brittany Ramirez has joined the Community Development Department. In response to Commissioner Dunlap's inquiry, Director Jurjis indicated Council action will include outreach committees for the General Plan. Chair Koetting requested staff recommend appointment of at least two Commissioners to an advisory committee for the General Plan. ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT Commissioner Dunlap advised that he has been working with Deputy Director Campbell and Fire Department personnel on the issue of setbacks and emergency access to properties in Cliff Haven. Deputy Director Campbell reported an agenda item will be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration at some future date. Reducing allowed encroachments into the side yard would require a Code amendment. ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES None IX. ADJOURNMENT – 9:51 p.m. The agenda for the Planning Commission meeting was posted on Friday, November 3, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chambers binder, on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City’s website on Friday, November 3, 2017, at 3:30 p.m.