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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS —100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Chair Koetting
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Peter Koetting, Vice Chair Peter Zak, Secretary Erik Weigand, Commissioner Bill Dunlap,
Commissioner Kory Kramer, Commissioner Lauren Kleiman
ABSENT: Commissioner Lee Lowrey (excused)
Staff Present: Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis, Deputy Community Development Director Jim
Campbell, Assistant City Attorney Michael Tones, City Traffic Engineer Tony Brine, Principal Planner Gregg
Ramirez, Administrative Support Technician Patrick Achis
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ITEM NO.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Summary:
The Planning Commission's adopted rules require the election of officers at its annual meeting, which
occurs at the first meeting of July each year. Officers include the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and
they would serve a one-year term.
Recommended Actions:
1. Find this action not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3;
2. Nominate Planning Commission officers consisting of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary; and
3. Appoint the officers by majority approval of a motion.
Commissioner Kramer moved approval of Vice Chair Zak as Chair, Commissioner Weigand as Vice Chair, and
Commissioner Kleiman as Secretary.
AYES:
Koetting, Zak, Kleiman, Kramer
NOES:
Weigand, Dunlap
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Lowrey
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jon Merry supported the Koll Center project and urged the Planning Commission to hear the project.
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
Deputy Community Development Director Campbell requested Item No. 3, the Hinton and Maloney residence, be
continued to August 9. A staff report and analysis of the project will be available for the August 9 hearing.
CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2018
Recommended Action: Approve and file
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Motion made by Vice Chair Weigand and seconded by Commissioner Koetting to approve the draft minutes of
the June 21, 2018 meeting as presented.
AYES:
Zak, Weigand, Dunlap, Kramer, Koetting
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
Kleiman
ABSENT:
Lowrey
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 HINTON AND MALONEY RESIDENCE (PA2017-208)
Site Location: 3200 Ocean Boulevard
Summary:
A request for a coastal development permit to allow the construction of a new 7,421 -square -foot,
single-family residence and a 694 -square -foot three -car garage. The application also includes a
request for a variance to allow the residence to encroach 5 feet into the required 10 -foot rear setback
and exceed the maximum floor area limit.
Recommended Actions:
1. Continue item to August 9, 2018.
Motion made by Vice Chair Weigand and seconded by Commissioner Kramer to continue the hearing for the
application to August 9, 2018.
AYES: Zak, Weigand, Kleiman, Dunlap, Kramer, Koetting
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Lowrey
ITEM NO.4 TOMMY BAHAMA (PA2018-156)
Site Location: 854 Avocado Avenue
Summary:
The applicant requests approval of a second amendment to Use Permit No. 3623 to allow alterations
to an existing restaurant. interior alterations include reconfiguring the restaurant dining room and bar
areas. Exterior alterations include removing the existing front patio, enlarging the rear patio and
providing a trellis and awning cover over the patio, and exterior facade improvements. No increase to
the gross floor area or net public area is proposed, and the parking requirement does not change. No
changes to the allowed hours of operation are proposed. The request includes the retention of the
existing Type 47 (On Sale General—Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license and the
allowance of live entertainment. If approved, this approval would supersede Use Permit No. 3623
(Amended).
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2018-022 approving a second amendment to Use Permit No. 3623 and
renumbering UP2018-007.
Principal Planner Gregg Ramirez reported the applicant requests an amendment of the existing use permit to allow
interior and exterior alterations, which include reconfiguring the interior dining room and bar area, adding a small
to -go counter, moving the restrooms and private dining area, removing the existing front patio, enlarging the rear
patio, and providing a trellis and awning cover over the expanded rear patio. There is no increase to the gross
floor area, and the parking requirement will not change. The Tommy Bahama restaurant is located in the Corona
del Mar Plaza adjacent to Coast Highway. The existing use permit allows 283 seats, but the proposed floor plan
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shows use of 250 seats. An operator's license is required for late hours of operation and live entertainment with
alcoholic beverage service. Condition Number 5 for the existing use permit states the seating arrangement shall
be as shown on the plans existing at that time. Staff proposes a modification of the condition to state the seating
arrangement shall be in substantial conformance with the arrangement. The Community Development Director
will determine whether staff can approve a proposed seating arrangement or if a use permit amendment is
required. The applicant proposes moving the private dining area toward the front of the restaurant, expanding and
moving the bar area toward the center of the restaurant, and expanding and reconfiguring the rear patio. The
applicant wants to retain approval of 283 seats but proposes use of only 250 seats. Staff requests Condition
Number 50 be revised to state the security plan will be implemented.
In reply to Commissioner Koetting's question, Principal Planner Ramirez advised that the wall between the patio
and the restaurant will be comprised of accordion doors.
Commissioners reported no ex -parte communications.
Chair Zak opened the public hearing.
Jim Mosher noted the resolution does not indicate live entertainment with alcohol service requires an operator's
license and contains typographical errors in the facts and findings.
Jonathon Weber, applicant representative, reported the wall between the restaurant and the patio will have
accordion -style doors.
Chair Zak closed the public hearing.
In answer to Commissioner Koetting's query, Principal Planner Ramirez indicated the applicant could seat 283
people in the restaurant. Parking requirements are not based on seating.
Motion made by Vice Chair Weigand and seconded by Commissioner Kramer to find this action exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301; and to adopt Resolution No. PC2018-
022 approving a second amendment to Use Permit No. 3523 and renumbering UP2018-007.
AYES:
Zak, Weigand, Kleiman, Dunlap, Kramer, Koetting
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Lowrey
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
None
ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Update on City Council Items
Community Development Director Jurjis reported no Planning Commission items are scheduled for the upcoming
City Council meeting. The August 9 Planning Commission agenda includes the Harbor Pointe Assisted Living
project as a study session.
ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT
None
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ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
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Commissioner Dunlap will not be available for the September 6 meeting. Commissioner Kleiman will not be
available for the August 23 meeting.
X. ADJOURNMENT - 7:02 p.m.
The agenda for the July 19, 2018, Planning Commission meeting was posted on Friday, July 13, 2018, at 11:15
a.m. in the Chambers binder, on the digital display boar�d inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers
,F n ay, J. y 13, 2018, at 11
at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website o 7ZT :17 a.m.
Peter Zak, Chhirma�
Lauren Kleiman, Secretary
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