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SUBJECT: Hornblower Off-Site Parking (PA2019-143)
■ Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-044
■ Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-036
SITE LOCATION: 2527 West Coast Highway
APPLICANT: Hornblower Yachts, LLC
OWNER: 2523 PCH Properties, LLC
PLANNER: Makana Nova, Associate Planner
949-644-3249, mnova(c)_newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
A conditional use permit and coastal development permit to allow the addition of two charter
boat vessels for Hornblower Yachts with up to 192 combined passengers/crew located at
2527 West Coast Highway. The application includes with the use of off-site parking located
at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 798 Dover Drive on weekdays and 2201 and 2241
West Coast Highway during evenings and weekends. The applications consider the
appropriateness of the off-site parking lots and the shared use of required parking lots
through off-set hours.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15323 under Class 23 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public
Gatherings) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant
effect on the environment; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. PC2019-030 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-
044 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-036 (Attachment No. PC 1).
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GENERAL PLAN ZONING
LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING CURRENT USE
ON-SITE MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Retail, Yacht Club, charter boat
Related) Water Related) operations
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INTRODUCTION
Project Setting
The dock site at 2527 West Coast Highway is a waterfront property consisting of two
parcels adjacent to Newport Harbor on the south side of West Coast Highway within the
Mariners' Mile area. The property is a narrow and deep and is approximately 23,900
square feet in area. The site is improved with three freestanding buildings, totaling
approximately 7,440 square feet in area. The two existing buildings fronting West Coast
Highway are presently occupied by retail commercial and office businesses with business
hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The remaining two-story
building located at the rear of the property is occupied by an event space operated by
Waterfront Occasions (nonconforming conditionally permitted use). This location was
previously occupied by a yacht club without a use permit and thus the operation of the
event space is a continuation of a nonconforming use. A surface parking area containing
43 parking spaces in a tandem configuration serves the uses on-site. The existing boat
slips were reconfigured in 2007 with three boat slips for larger yachts, which can
accommodate the proposed vessels.
Surrounding uses include retail, boutique vehicle sales, and marine-related boat sales to
the north across West Coast Highway, Newport Bay to the south, and existing retail and
marine-related development to the east and west.
The off-site parking lot at 798 Dover Drive is the site of the Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church. The off-site parking lots at 2201 West Coast Highway and 2241 West Coast
Highway are currently developed and utilized for retail (A'maree's) and marine-related
offices, which operate Monday through Saturday and close by 6.00 p.m.
Existing On-Site Uses and Parking — Dock Location
The existing permitted uses on-site consist of retail commercial and office tenants, Charter
Yachts of Newport Beach, and Waterfront Occasions. Additionally, on December 9, 2004,
the Planning Commission approved Off-Site Parking Agreement No. OP2004-002 and
Modification Permit No. MD2004-067, authorizing the existing charter boat operation
(Icon) to operate from the boat dock at the project site. Icon utilizes a combination of on-
site parking and off-site parking at 2436 West Coast Highway and 2530 West Coast
Highway. These existing permitted uses utilize a combination of all of the available on-site
parking and off-site parking locations as shown in Table 1. The retail/office uses the
available on-site parking by day and Waterfront Occasions and Bayport Yachts use the on-
site and off-site parking sites primarily during evenings and weekends.
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Table 1 — Existing On-Site Uses
Type of Business Hours of Operation
Subject Charter Yachts of Newport M-F: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.,
Property Beach (Icon) S and S: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Waterfront Occasions M-F: 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,
S and S: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
On-site Commercial Tenants - M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2523 through 2527 West
Coast Highway
Off-site Coldwell Banker - 2436 West M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Properties Coast Highway
(Parking for Bayport Yachts Inc. - 2530 M-Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Charter Yachts West Coast Highway Sun.: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
— Icon)
On July 15, 2019, the Zoning Administrator approved a Limited Term Permit authorizing
the proposed vessels, Dream Maker and Hornblower, to operate at 2527 West Coast
Highway during evenings (after 6:00 p.m.) and weekends through October 13, 2019. Off-
site parking under the limited term permit is provided at 2201 and 2241 West Coast
Highway. To date, no negative effects have resulted from the usage of these off-site
parking locations for charter vessel operations.
Project Description
The applicant, Hornblower Yachts, LLC, is requesting the relocation of charter boat
operations from 2431 West Coast Highway on a permanent basis to accommodate two
additional vessels, Dream Maker (141 passengers/crew) and Hornblower (51
passengers/crew) for up to 192 additional passengers/crew at 2527 West Coast Highway.
Administrative functions for Hornblower Yachts operate at 2431 West Coast Highway from
8:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The applicant's project description is
provided as Attachment No. PC 3. Hornblower Yachts proposes to offer limited charter
operations during the weekdays with off-site parking proposed at Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church located at 798 Dover Drive. This parking area provides a supply of 75 to 85 spaces,
Monday through Friday (except Thursdays) and 120 spaces on Saturdays. Passengers and
crew will access the boat dock site via a shuttle service.
The bulk of Hornblower Yacht's charter operations occur on evenings (after 5:30 p.m.) and
on weekends. The primary parking supply during these times is proposed at 2201 West
Coast Highway (45 spaces) and 2241 West Coast Highway (26 spaces) for a total of 71
parking spaces.
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Hornblower Yachts typically notifies their passengers about the availability and location of
parking upon booking. Once passengers arrive at the parking site, they are further directed
by signage and Hornblower Yachts staff of the appropriate parking locations. Charter
operations typically leave at a designated time period so ongoing shuttle service is not
necessary throughout the day and passengers can be informed to arrive early to catch the
shuttle to the dock location. Separate fees for parking are typically not charged to
passengers. Shuttle costs may be wrapped into the booking fees for charter operations if
necessary.
A marine activities permit (MAP) is required and has been obtained from the Harbor
Department, which is required to authorize the charter boat uses in the harbor. No
discretionary planning approvals are required for the charter boat itself. However, a
conditional use permit and coastal development permit are necessary to authorize the
required parking at an off-site location for the addition of the two vessels.
DISCUSSION
General Plan/Zoning Code/Coastal Land Use Plan/Local Coastal Program
The General Plan Land Use and Zoning Code are designated for MU-W1 (Mixed-Use
Water Related). This land use designation applies to marine-related, visitor-serving,
commercial, and residential uses intermixed with buildings that provide residential uses
above the ground floor. The zoning district applies to waterfront properties along the
Mariners' Mile Corridor in which nonresidential uses and residential dwelling units may
be intermixed.
The Coastal Land Use Plan designates the site for MU-W (Mixed-Use Water Related),
which allows for commercial development on or near the bay in a manner that will
encourage the continuation of coastal-dependent and coastal-related uses and visitor-
serving uses, as well as allows for the development of mixed-use structures with
residential uses above the ground floor. The site is within the MU-W1 Coastal zoning
district that applies to waterfront properties along the Mariners' Mile corridor in which
nonresidential uses and residential dwelling units may be intermixed.
The existing on-site retail and marine-related uses and the proposed charter boat
operations are consistent with marine-related land uses encouraged within these
applicable land use designations and zoning districts.
Parking Requirement
The Zoning Code requires one parking space per three passengers and crew for charter
boat operations. Table 2 details the parking requirement for each proposed vessel. A total
of 64 parking spaces are required to accommodate a maximum of 192 passengers and
crew.
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Table 2 — Hornblower Yachts Required Parkin
Hornblower Yachts Passengers/Crew Parking Rate Required
Vessel Parking
Dream Maker 141 1 space / 3 47
Hornblower 51 passengers/crew 17
Total 192 64
The applicant has secured a parking agreement with Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at
798 Dover Drive for the use of 75 to 85 parking spaces of the 163-space site on weekdays
(except Thursdays) and up to 120 parking spaces on Saturdays. The agreement letter
(Attachment No. PC 4) requires the applicant to provide advance notice of at least five days
in order to utilize this parking supply.
The applicant has also entered into parking agreements with 2201 West Coast Highway and
2241 West Coast Highway for 71 parking spaces where there is a supply of 114 spaces
available. The two properties at 2201 West Coast Highway and 2241 West Coast Highway
and the dock location at 2527 Coast Highway are owned by the same owner (Manouch
Moshayedi). Parking at those locations is available on weekdays (Monday through Friday)
after 5:30 p.m. and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Table 3-Off-Site Parking Availability
Off-Site Parking Site Parking Hours
Available
2201 West Coast 45 Monday-Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Highway Saturday and Sunday: all day
2241 West Coast 26 Monday-Friday: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
Highway Saturday and Sunday: all day
798 Dover Drive 75-85 Monday-Friday (except Thursday): all day,
Saturday and Sunday: all day
120 Saturday and Sunday: all day
As a result parking supply of at least 64 parking spaces is available for both day and evening
uses to serve the proposed vessels (with the exceptions of Thursdays before 5:30 p.m.). In
accordance with Section 20.40.100 (Off-Site Parking) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code (NBMC), the Planning Commission must make the following findings to authorize
off-site parking locations:
1. The parking facility is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended
to serve;
2. On-street parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirements;
3. Use of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts in the
surrounding area; and
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4. The parking facility will be permanently available, marked, and maintained for the
use it is intended to serve.
The three proposed off-site parking areas are located at a safe and convenient distance
from the dock site for passengers and crew to access on-foot or via Hornblower Yacht's
provided shuttle service. On-site parking and on-street parking are not being counted
towards meeting the parking requirement for the proposed use. Adequate parking is
available for the charter boat operation through the use of off-site parking locations that
coordinate peak hour demand with other uses in the area.
Signage will be provided on-site and at the off-site parking lots to designate the availability
of the off-site parking lots for charter boat passengers. The use of the off-site parking
reduces any congestion created by charter boat passengers looking for parking along
West Coast Highway and ensures greater usage and efficiency of the off-site parking
facilities. The City Traffic Engineer has found circulation and access for the off-site
parking locations to be adequate. The off-site parking lot for evenings/weekends (2201
and 2241 West Coast Highway) is located in close proximity and is on the same side of
West Coast Highway as the subject property. This will prevent the need for passengers
to cross West Coast Highway as they walk to the dock site.
The property owners of the off-site parking lots will be required to record a parking
agreement for a minimum of 64 parking spaces. The agreements must be approved by
the Community Development Department Director and City Attorney and recorded with
the County Recorder. If the off-site parking supply is lost for any reason, the parking
supply would need to be replaced at another convenient location, subject to the
Community Development Director's approval or the use would need to be limited during
the hours when this parking supply is needed.
Joint Use of Parking Facilities
In accordance with NBMC Section 20.40.110 (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking
Requirements), the Planning Commission must consider the following conditions to
authorize off-site parking sites with differing peak supply hours:
1. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is
intended to serve;
2. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for the
least intensive of the uses sharing the parking;
3. The probable long-term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will
not generate additional parking demand;
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4. The applicant has provided sufficient data, including a parking study if required by
the Director, to indicate that there is no conflict in the peak parking demand for the
uses proposing to make joint use of the parking facilities;
5. The property owners involved in the joint use of parking facilities shall record a
parking agreement approved by the Director and City Attorney. The agreement
shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a copy shall be filed with the
Department; and
6. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection (C)
of this section (Parking Management Plan).
The proposed off-site parking locations at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway are
located approximately 400 to 800 feet from the dock location and on the same southerly
side of West Coast Highway. Passengers and crew will be able to safely and easily walk
to the dock site without crossing West Coast Highway. The peak demand for the proposed
vessels, Dream Maker and Hornblower, occurs on evenings and weekends and this
parking supply ensures that sufficient, accessible, and efficient parking will be available
for charter boat operations when other businesses that utilize these parking areas are
closed or have surplus parking available.
The proposed off-site parking location at 798 Dover Drive (Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church) is approximately 1.5 miles from the dock location. Passengers and crew will be
directed to park at this location upon booking and shuttle service would be provided for
safe and convenient access to the dock site. A shuttle circulation plan is provided in the
project plans (Attachment No. PC 6). The property owner of this off-site lot requires five
days advance notice for use of this parking area. This parking site would serve as a back-
up parking location since peak demand occurs on evenings and weekends when the other
off-site parking sites along West Coast Highway would be available. The property owners
involved in the joint use of parking facilities will be required to record a parking agreement
for use of this lot as required by the Zoning Code conditions.
The off-site parking agreements for these parking supply areas considers the probable
long-term occupancy, potential development, and availability of the parking supply on
these sites. A parking management plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Zoning Code (Attachment No. PC 5). The applicant has provided
sufficient data in the parking management plan to demonstrate that the proposed uses
will operate with off-set hours in a way that will not conflict with peak parking demand for
existing users of the off-site lots.
Conditional Use Permit
Pursuant to Section 20.52.020.E (Findings and Decision) of the NBMC, the Planning
Commission must make the following findings in order to approve a conditional use
permit:
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1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code;
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible
with the allowed uses in the vicinity;
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities; and
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
The charter boat operations and off-site parking are consistent with marine-related uses
that are encouraged in the MU-W1 General Plan land use designation and MU-W1 zoning
district. The proposed off-site parking areas are available during the hours of operation
for the vessels and use of the off-site lots are generally compatible with the other
commercial uses located in Mariners' Mile. The design of the off-site lots provide safe,
convenient, and efficient parking sites to accommodate the proposed vessels docked at
2527 West Coast Highway.
The proposed use has been conditioned to ensure the adequate availability of parking to
serve the charter boat operations. Since parking is not available on Thursdays before
5.30 p.m., the use has been conditioned to operate outside of these hours of operation
unless an alternative and feasible off-site parking location can be acquired to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. Further, a condition of approval is
included that requires a parking area light post to be relocated within the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) pathway at 2241 West Coast Highway to ensure a safe path of
travel for pedestrians from parking areas to the right-of-way at West Coast Highway.
Finally, the project has been conditioned to prohibit motor coach loading and unloading
in the right-of-way along West Coast Highway.
Coastal Development Permit
The proposed development involves additional intensity of use on a site located within the
Coastal Zone. A coastal development permit is required and the project is not eligible for a
waiver for de minimis development because the property and two of the off-site lots are
located within the Coastal Commission appeal jurisdiction. In accordance with Section
21.52.015 (Coastal Development Permits), the Planning Commission must make the
following findings in order to approve a coastal development permit.
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1. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program;
2. Conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act if the project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or
shoreline of any body of water located within the coastal zone.
The proposed development conforms to all development standards for the MU-W1 (Mixed-
Use Water Related) Zoning district as provided in the Zoning Code (Title 20) and the Local
Coastal Program (Title 21). The project has also been analyzed for conformance with the
applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program. The charter boat operation and
off-site parking is compatible with existing and proposed uses and will appear as a
cohesive and more efficient relocation of an existing use in the harbor. The proposed use
does not result in physical improvements that would add to the design, bulk, and scale of
the development in Mariners' Mile or the off-site parking locations. Thus, the use and
operation are consistent with the existing neighborhood pattern of development and
expected future development. The existing dock is already updated to accommodate the
new vessels. No alterations to the on-site or off-site parking lots are necessary or proposed.
The project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline; it will not
affect the public's ability to gain access to, use, and/or view the coast and nearby
recreational facilities. The nearest vertical pedestrian access to the bay front is available on
the adjacent southeast property at 2505 West Coast Highway. The nearest lateral access
and views of the bay are accessible from 2751 West Coast Highway via a 6-foot-wide
pedestrian easement and 2505 West Coast Highway via a 10-foot-wide pedestrian
easement; thus, public access to Newport Harbor is provided in the vicinity. The closest
designated public viewpoint is located above the property to the northeast at John Wayne
Park. The project is located entirely on private property and vessels do not inhibit coastal
views and no changes are proposed at this time. Hornblower Yachts are an existing
charter boat operation within Mariners' Mile in the harbor area and the relocated vessels
will not impact coastal views because the vessels in the harbor comprise of a component
of typical structures and uses expected to be located and seen in the harbor and on the
water. The off-site parking sites will make use of off-set parking demand for the different
uses and will thus not conflict with parking access within the coastal zone.
Alternatives
1. The Planning Commission may suggest specific project modifications or
operational changes that are necessary to alleviate concerns. If the changes are
substantial, the item should be continued to a future meeting to allow redesign of
the project.
2. If the Planning Commission believes that there are insufficient facts to support the
findings for approval, the Planning Commission should deny the application
request (Attachment No. PC 2).
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Environmental Review
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15323 under Class 23 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has
no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Class 23 consists of the normal
operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed,
where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose.
The proposed charter boat operation provides assembly occupancy for large groups in the
harbor. The dock site at 2527 West Coast Highway currently accommodates one charter
boat and the application request would add two additional charter vessels with a combined
maximum capacity of 192 passengers and crew. The off-site parking to accommodate the
additional charter boat operation would not result in any physical changes to existing
improvements at those sites. The charter vessels currently operate from 2431 West Coast
Highway and there is no change to traffic or parking in the area as the use is redistributed
to the subject property and off-site lots. Therefore, the proposed use for the charter boat
operation qualifies for the Class 23 exemption.
Public Notice
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of property
and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding
intervening rights-of-way and waterways) including the applicant and posted on the
subject property at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the
provisions of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this
meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
Za2 N a Jim Campbell
Associate Planner Deputy Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution with Findings and Conditions
PC 2 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 3 Applicant's Project Description
PC 4 798 Dover Drive Parking Authorization Letter
PC 5 Parking Management Plan
PC 6 Project Plans (Dock Plan for Reference)
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RESOLUTION NO. PC2019-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-044 AND COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CD2019-036 FOR OFF-SITE
PARKING LOCATED AT 2201 WEST COAST HIGHWAY, 2241
WEST COAST HIGHWAY, AND 798 DOVER DRIVE, TO
ACCOMMODATE TWO ADDITIONAL CHARTER BOAT VESSELS
LOCATED AT 2527 WEST COAST HIGHWAY (PA2019-143)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Hornblower Yachts, LLC ("Applicant"), with respect to the
subject property located at 2527 West Coast Highway, and legally described as a portion
of Lot H of Tract No. 919 ("Property") requesting approval of a conditional use permit and
coastal development permit.
2. The Applicant seeks a conditional use permit and coastal development permit for off-site
parking to allow the addition of two (2) charter vessels (Dream Maker and Hornblower) for
Hornblower Yachts with combined maximum of 192 passengers and crew ("Project"). The
dock is located at 2527 West Coast Highway and the off-site parking is located at Newport
Harbor Lutheran Church at 798 Dover Drive on weekdays and 2201 and 2241 West Coast
Highway during evenings and weekends.
3. The Property is designated MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water Related) by the General Plan Land
Use Element and is located within the MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water Related) Zoning District.
4. The Property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan category is
MU-W (Mixed-Use Water Related) and it is located within the MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water
Related) Coastal Zone District.
5. A public hearing was held on October 3, 2019, in the Council Chambers located at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
public hearing was given in accordance with California Government Code Section 54950
et seq. ("Ralph M. Brown Act") and Chapter 20.62 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
("NBMC"). Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the
Planning Commission at this public hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
Section 15323 under Class 23 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. Class 23
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consists of the normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the
facilities were designed, where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same
or similar kind of purpose.
2. The Project provides assembly occupancy for large groups in the harbor. The Property
currently accommodates one (1) charter boat and the application request would add two
(2) additional charter vessels with a maximum combined 192 passengers and crew. The
off-site parking to accommodate the additional charter boat operation would not result in
any physical changes to existing improvements on the sites. The charter vessels currently
operate from 2431 West Coast Highway and there is no change to traffic or parking in the
Project area as the use is redistributed to the subject property and off-site lots. Therefore,
the proposed use for the charter boat operation and off-site parking qualifies for the Class
23 exemption.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
I. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
A coastal development permit is required to authorize additional intensity for the charter boat
operations and associated off-site parking in the Coastal Zone. In accordance with Section
21.52.015(F) (Coastal Development Permits, Findings and Decision) of the NBMC, the
following findings and facts in support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program.
Facts in Support of Finding-
1. The Project complies with applicable development standards including, but not limited
to, floor area limitation, setbacks, height, and parking.
a. The Project does not contribute towards the maximum floor area ratio for the
Property or off-site parking lot locations.
b. The off-site parking sites provide useable and feasible parking locations for
passengers to access the dock location in a safe and efficient manner. During the
weekday, limited operations will access the site via a shuttle service from 798
Dover Drive. On evenings and weekends, the off-site parking locations at 2201 and
2241 West Coast Highway are in close proximity (400-800 feet) to the dock where
passengers can walk to the dock for boarding in a safe manner without the need
to cross West Coast Highway.
C. The Project does not involve new infrastructure or physical improvements that
would be subject to development standards including height limits, floor area limits,
and setbacks. The docks have been previously improved and are physically
capable of accommodating the proposed two additional charter vessels on-site.
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d. The Project requires one (1) parking space per three (3) passengers/crew.
e. Required parking for the addition of two (2) vessels with a combined maximum of
192 passengers/crew is sixty four (64) parking spaces. The Project includes the
use of three (3) off-site parking sites to accommodate the required parking spaces.
A total of seventy one (71) parking spaces are available at 2201 and 2241 West
Coast Highway during weekday evenings (5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and all day on
weekends. A total of seventy five (75) to eighty five (85) parking spaces are
available all day on weekdays (Monday through Friday, excepting Thursdays) and
one hundred and twenty (120) parking spaces are available on Saturdays at 798
Dover Drive with five (5) days advance notice.
2. The Project is compatible with existing and proposed uses at the Property and will result
in a more efficient relocation of an existing use in the harbor. The Project does not result
in physical improvements that would add to the design, bulk, and scale of the
development in Mariners' Mile. Thus, the use and operation are consistent with the
existing neighborhood pattern of development and expected future development.
3. The Project location and off-site parking lots (798 Dover Drive, 2201 West Coast
Highway, and 2241 West Coast Highway) do not involve physical improvements or
construction to accommodate passenger/crew parking for the charter boat operation.
One (1) light post will be relocated on the 2241 West Coast Highway off-site parking
location to ensure an adequate and safe and American Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible
path of travel for pedestrians from the parking area to West Coast Highway.
4. The Property and off-site parking areas for evenings and weekends (2201 and 2241 West
Coast Highway) are adjacent to the harbor within 200 feet of coastal waters. The Project
design does not involve physical site improvements. The existing dock area is already
updated to accommodate the new vessels on-site and thus, on-site and/or off-site parking
area improvements are not necessary to improve drainage on-site.
Finding:
B. Conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act if the project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or
shoreline of any body of water located within the coastal zone.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline; the Project
will not affect the public's ability to gain access to, use, and/or view the coast and nearby
recreational facilities.
2. The nearest vertical pedestrian access to the bay front is available approximately 75 feet
to the southeast on the adjacent property at 2505 West Coast Highway.
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3. The nearest lateral access and views of the bay are accessible from 2751 West Coast
Highway via a six (6)-foot-wide pedestrian easement (approximately 600 feet northwest of
the Property) and 2505 West Coast Highway via a ten (10)-foot-wide pedestrian easement
(approximately 75 feet southeast of the Property).
4. The use provides publicly available access to the coast in Newport Harbor and out to the
Pacific Ocean. The off-site parking sites will make use of off-set parking demand for the
different uses and will thus not conflict with parking access within the coastal zone.
5. The closest public viewpoint is located above the Property to the northeast at John
Wayne Park. The Project is located entirely on private property and docks and will not
inhibit coastal views since no physical improvements are necessary to accommodate
the additional vessels. The Hornblower vessels are an existing charter boat operation
within Mariners' Mile in the harbor area. The charter boat vessel locations will not impact
coastal views.
6. The closest Coastal View Road is West Coast Highway, which is located to the north,
as designated in the Coastal Land Use Plan. Views from this vantage point are directed
toward the harbor, which is inland and north of West Coast Highway. The proposed
application results in the continuation and relocation of existing charter boat vessels in
the harbor.While the vessels associated with the charter boat operation would be moved
to a different location, the vessels in the harbor comprise of a component of typical
structures and uses expected to be located and seen in the harbor and on the water.
II. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Pursuant to Section 20.52.020 (F) (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits, Findings
and Decision) of the NBMC, a conditional use permit is required to allow for off-site parking to
support the Project. In accordance with Section 20.52.020(F) (Conditional Use Permits and
Minor Use Permits, Findings and Decision) of the NBMC, the following findings and facts in
support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
C. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The commercial building and related uses are consistent with MU-W 1 (Mixed-Use Water
Related) General Plan land use designation. This land use applies to marine-related,
visitor-serving, commercial, and residential uses intermixed with buildings that provide
residential uses above the ground floor. Charter boat operations are considered marine-
related uses that are compatible and encouraged with permitted other commercial uses
in the Mariners' Mile area.
2. The Mariners' Mile Design Guidelines support the consolidation of parking facilities.
Policy 1 .6 identifies the need to solve parking and distribution problems as a key to
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revitalizing the district and ensuring healthy businesses in Mariners' Mile. The joint use
of parking facilities proposed by this use will help ensure a more efficient use of the
parking supply that is available in the area.
3. The Property is not located within a specific plan area.
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Finding:
D. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Fact in Support of Finding:
1. The commercial building and related uses are consistent with the MU-W1 (Mixed-Use
Water Related) zoning district. This zoning district applies to waterfront properties along
the Mariners' Mile Corridor in which nonresidential uses and residential dwelling units
may be intermixed. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the allowed square footage in a
mixed-use development shall be used for nonresidential uses in which marine-related
and visitor-serving land uses are mixed. Charter boat operations are permitted; marine-
related uses and associated off-site parking (a conditionally permitted use) are both
encouraged in Mariners' Mile.
Finding:
E. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Adequate parking is provided for the charter vessels during all hours of operation as
designated in the parking management program. A minimum of sixty four (64) parking
spaces are required for the two (2) vessels and are provided at the off-site parking lots
located at 798 Dover Drive, 2201 West Coast Highway, and 2241 West Coast Highway.
2. The joint use of parking areas provides an opportunity to more efficiently utilize existing
parking supply available in the Mariners' Mile area. The operational conditions of
approval will ensure the safe and compatible use of the off-site parking areas to serve
passengers and crew and the other uses occupying the off-site parking locations.
3. Charter boat operations have existed at this site since 2004. The proposed expansion
of this use would add to this use as well as adequately accommodate parking and
passenger/crew access to the site. This is a relocated use from 2431 West Coast
Highway within Newport Harbor, and the use is compatible with other commercial uses
in Mariners' Mile. Marine-related uses such as charter boat operations are in furtherance
of priority uses identified in the City's Coastal Land Use Plan and the Coastal Act.
Finding:
F. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Adequate public and emergency vehicle access, public services, and utilities are in
place to serve both the dock location, use, and off-site parking lots.
2. The design of the improvements are currently limited to the re-location of a light post at
the 2241 West Coast Highway parking lot. The new light post will comply with all
Building, Public Works, and Fire Codes.
3. The Building Division and Fire Department have reviewed the existing on-site dock
improvement plan and confirmed that the existing improvements are sufficient to
accommodate the proposed charter boat use and no upgrades are required.
4. The Project results in a parking requirement of sixty four (64) spaces to accommodate
a maximum of 192 passengers and crew at a time. Although the Property does not
provide the minimum number of off-street parking spaces on-site, sufficient off-site
parking will be provided pursuant to the parking management program to accommodate
the needs of vessel operations. The Applicant's parking management plan will ensure
that Hornblower staff can adequately direct passengers and crew to park in the
designated off-site parking locations for each individual charter vessel outing.
5. The parking management plan has been reviewed and approved by the Building
Division and the City's Traffic Engineer to ensure that the off-site parking sites provide
adequate American Disabilities Act ("ADA") accessible and pedestrian access from the
parking areas to the vessel docks. Given the proximity of the off-site parking areas, the
proposed parking management plan is a reasonable solution to accommodate the
vessels at the proposed dock location.
Finding:
G. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Facts in Support of Finding-
1. The Project includes conditions of approval to ensure that potential conflicts with the
surrounding land uses are minimized to the greatest extent possible. The operator is
required to take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable conditions that
constitute a nuisance within the facility, adjacent properties, or surrounding public areas,
sidewalks, or parking lots of the charter boat operations, during business hours, if directly
related to the passengers of the establishment.
2. The Project has been conditioned to ensure that the docks and parking areas are
adequate, safe, and easily accessible for passengers and crew of the charter boat
operations. One (1) light post at 2241 West Coast Highway will be relocated to ensure
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a safe and accessible path of travel for pedestrians walking from parking areas to West
Coast Highway.
3. The Project is an existing use in the harbor and a similar vessel currently exists at the
Property. The designated off-site parking locations will provide a feasible and functional
parking solution that encourage the shared use of parking sites available in the area.
The two (2) West Coast Highway parking locations are accessible and walkable for
passengers and crew. The Dover Drive daytime off-site parking lot is accessible via a
shuttle service for specific charter vessel outings. The proposed use does not pose a
hazard to public convenience, health, interest, safety or general welfare to persons
residing or working in the Mariners' Mile neighborhood.
In accordance with section 20.40.100 (off-site Parking) of the NBMC, the following findings and facts
in support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
H. The parking facility is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended to
serve.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Applicant has secured off-site parking supply for seventy five (75) to eighty five (85)
parking spaces at 798 Dover Drive for weekday (except Thursdays) and weekend charter
boat operations (one hundred twenty (120) spaces). This off-site parking supply is located
approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the dock location. Passengers will be instructed to
park at this site when booking and a shuttle service will provide close and convenient
access to the dock location.
2. The Applicant has secured off-site parking authorization for seventy one (71) parking
spaces at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway for evenings after 5:30 p.m. and
weekends. The lots are conveniently located on the south side of West Coast Highway,
approximately 400 to 800 feet east of the dock location.
Finding:
1. On-street parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirement.
Fact in Support of Finding:
1. On-site parking and on-street parking are not being counted towards meeting the
parking requirement. Adequate parking is available for the charter boat operation
through the use of off-site parking supplies that coordinate peak hour demand with other
uses in the area.
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Finding:
J. Use of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts in the
surrounding area.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Signage will be provided on-site and at the off-site parking lots to designate the
availability of the off-site parking lots for charter boat passengers.
2. The use of the off-site parking reduces any congestion created by charter boat
passengers looking for parking and ensures greater usage and efficiency of the off-site
parking facilities. Motor coaches for passengers are prohibited from loading/unloading
at West Coast Highway and can utilize the off-site parking sites to load and unload
passengers.
3. The City Traffic Engineer has found circulation and access for the three (3) off-site
parking locations to be adequate.
4. The off-site parking lot for evenings/weekends (2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway) is
located in close proximity and on the same side of West Coast Highway as the subject
property. This will prevent the need for passengers to cross West Coast Highway as
they walk to the dock site.
Finding:
K. The parking facility will be permanently available, marked, and maintained for the use
it is intended to serve.
Facts in Support of Finding-
1. The property owner of 798 Dover Drive will be required to record a parking agreement
that allows for the use of a minimum of sixty four (64) parking spaces. The agreement
must be approved by the Community Development Director and City Attorney and
recorded with the County Recorder.
2. The off-site parking locations at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway are owned in
common with the subject property at 2527 West Coast Highway. Should any of these
properties be transferred or sold, the new property owner will be required to record a
parking agreement for a minimum of sixty four(64) parking spaces. The agreement must
be approved by the Community Development Director and City Attorney and recorded
with the County Recorder.
3. Signage will be provided at the off-site parking lots to designate the availability of the
off-site parking lots for passengers.
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In accordance with Section 20.40.110 (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking Requirements) of the
NBMC, the Planning Commission must consider the following conditions to authorize off-site
parking sites with differing peak supply hours:
1. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended
to serve;
2. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for the least
intensive of the uses sharing the parking;
3. The probable long-term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will not
generate additional parking demand;
4. The applicant has provided sufficient data, including a parking study if required by the
Director, to indicate that there is no conflict in the peak parking demand for the uses
proposing to make joint use of the parking facilities;
5. The property owners involved in the joint use of parking facilities shall record a parking
agreement approved by the Director and City Attorney. The agreement shall be
recorded with the County Recorder, and a copy shall be filed with the Department; and
6. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection (C) of this
section (Parking Management Plan).
Facts in Support of Conditions:
1. The proposed off-site parking locations at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway are
located approximately 400 to 800 feet from the dock location on the same southerly side
of West Coast Highway. Passengers and crew will be able to easily walk to the dock site
from a safe and accessible parking location without crossing West Coast Highway. The
peak demand for the proposed vessels, Dream Maker and Hornblower, occurs on
evenings and weekends and this parking supply ensures that sufficient, accessible, and
efficient parking will be available for charter boat operations when other businesses that
utilize these parking areas are closed or have surplus parking available.
2. The proposed off-site parking location at 798 Dover Drive (Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church) is approximately 1.5 miles from the dock location. Passengers and crew will be
directed to park at this location upon booking and shuttle service would be provided for
safe and convenient access to the dock site. A shuttle circulation plan is provided in the
Project plans. The property owner of the off-site lot requires five (5) days advance notice
for use of this parking area. This parking supply would serve as a back-up parking
location since peak demand occurs on evenings and weekends when the two (2) West
Coast Highway off-site parking lots would be available. The property owners involved in
the joint use of this parking facility will be required to record a parking agreement for use
of this lot as required by the Zoning Code.
3. The off-site parking agreements for the off-site parking sites consider the probable long-
term occupancy, potential development, and availability of the parking supply on these
sites. The Applicant has provided sufficient data to demonstrate that the proposed uses
will operate in a way that will not conflict with peak parking demand for existing land
uses of the off-site lots. A parking management plan has been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the Zoning Code.
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SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission finds that the Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15323 under Class 23 (Normal
Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment.
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-044 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-036, subject to the
conditions set forth in Exhibit 'A" which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
3. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution was
adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Community
Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning,
and Title 21 Local Coastal Implementation Plan, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Final action taken by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance
with Section 21.64.035 of the City's certified LCP and Title 14 California Code of
Regulations, Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
AYES-
NOES-
ABSTAIN-
ABSENT:
BY:
Peter Koetting, Chairman
BY:
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(Project-specific conditions are in italics)
PLANNING DIVISION
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval (except as
modified by applicable conditions of approval).
2. The Project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
3. The Applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this
Conditional Use Permit.
4. All proposed signs shall be in conformance with the approved Comprehensive Sign
Program for the project site and provisions of Chapter 20.42 (Signs) of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
5. Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-044 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-
036 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified
in Section 20.91.050 and 21.54.060 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an
extension is otherwise granted.
6. This Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit may be modified or
revoked by the Planning Commission should they determine that the proposed uses or
conditions under which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public
health, welfare or materially injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the
property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance.
7. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to
the approved plans, shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit or the
processing of a new Conditional Use Permit.
8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall pay any unpaid
administrative costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning
Division.
9. The combined passenger/crew count for Hornblower and Dream Maker vessels shall
not exceed 192 passengers and crew at any given time.
10. A minimum of sixty four (64) off-site parking spaces shall be made available for charter
boat operations for Dream Maker and Hornblower vessels at 798 Dover Drive
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(weekdays, except Thursdays) or 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway (evenings after
6:00 p.m. and weekends).
11. Charter boat operations are not permitted on Thursdays before 5:30 p.m., unless
sufficient alternative off-site parking can be acquired. Use of an alternative site is at the
discretion of the Community Development Director.
12. Hornblower and Dream Maker passengers shall be directed to utilize the off-site parking
supply available at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and
all day on weekends.
13. Motorcoach (bus) loading, unloading, and parking shall be prohibited on West Coast
Highway.
14. Prior to the initiation of permanent charter boat operations allowed by this conditional use
permit and coastal development permit at 2527 West Coast Highway for Dream Maker
and Hornblower, an off-site parking agreement, approved as to form by the City
Attorney's Office, shall be recorded. The City, Applicant, and property owner of 798
Dover Drive shall be a party to the agreement. The agreement shall guarantee that a
minimum of sixty four (64) parking spaces shall be provided at 798 Dover Drive for the
duration of charter boat operations for Dream Maker and Hornblower vessels docked at
2527 West Coast Highway. In the event that the use of the off-street automobile parking
spaces provided for in the agreement are lost for any reason, the Applicant shall notify
the Community Development Director 30 days prior to the loss of the parking spaces.
Upon notification that the agreements for the required off-site parking has terminated,
the Director shall establish a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
(a) substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the Director; (b) the size or
capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost; or (c) the
Applicant submits to the Director a new or amended Off-Site Parking Agreement, giving
the applicant the use of at least the same number of parking spaces.
15. Prior to the initiation of permanent charter boat operations allowed by this conditional use
permit and coastal development permit at 2527 West Coast Highway for Dream Maker
and Hornblower, an off-site parking agreement, approved as to form by the City
Attorney's Office, shall be recorded. The City, applicant, and property owner of 2201
West Coast Highway and 2241 West Coast Highway shall be a party to the agreement.
The agreement shall guarantee that a minimum of sixty four (64) parking spaces shall
be provided at 2201 West Coast Highway and 2241 West Coast Highway for the
duration of charter boat operations for Dream Maker and Hornblower vessels docked at
2527 West Coast Highway. In the event that the use of the off-street automobile parking
spaces provided for in common with the Property at 2527 West Coast Highway. the
agreement are lost for any reason, the applicant shall notify the Community
Development Director 30 days prior to the loss of the parking spaces. Upon notification
that the agreements for the required off-site parking has terminated, the Director shall
establish a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur. (a) Substitute
parking is provided that is acceptable to the Director; (b) The size or capacity of the use
is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost; (c) The applicant submits to the
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Director a new or amended Off-Site Parking Agreement, giving the applicant the use of
at least the same number of parking spaces
16. Should any of these properties be transferred or sold, the new property owner shall be
required to record a parking agreement for a minimum of sixty four (64) parking spaces.
The agreement must be approved by the Community Development Director and City
Attorney and recorded with the County Recorder.
17. Should the Property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the
current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent.
18. Prior to the initiation of permanent charter boat operations at 2527 West Coast Highway
for Dream Maker and Hornblower, the Applicant shall provide signage on-site and at the
off-site parking sites identifying the availability of parking at the off-site parking lots in
locations acceptable to the Planning Division.
19. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure.
20. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or that would
attract large crowds, involve the sale of alcoholic beverages, include any form of on-site
media broadcast, or any other activities as specified in the Newport Beach Municipal
Code to require such permits.
21. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 24 months from the
actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of time is approved in
compliance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
22. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of
action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs)of every kind and nature
whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City's
approval of Hornblower Off-Site Parking including, but not limited to, Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-044 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-036 (PA2019-
143). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against
the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection
with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant,
City, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. The Applicant shall indemnify
the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing
the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The Applicant shall pay to the City
upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements
prescribed in this condition.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
23. Multiple berthing shall be prohibited as per Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline
A.10. As per Guideline A.10, "Each berth shall be arranged such that a boat occupying
the berth can be removed in an emergency without the necessity of moving other boats."
BUILDING DIVISION
24. The Applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building Division
and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City-
adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans must meet all
applicable State Disabilities Access requirements. Approval from the Orange County
Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
25. Prior to the initiation of permanent charter boat operations at 2527 West Coast Highway
for Dream Maker and Hornblower, the streetlight within the parking area at 2241 West
Coast Highway shall be relocated so that it does not obstruct ADA accessibility for
passenger/crew pedestrian access to West Coast Highway.
26. Required parking areas shall provide the required van accessible and standard accessible
stalls in accordance with Section 11 B-208.2 & 3 of the California Building Code.
27. Accessible routes shall be provided from accessible parking stalls in the off-site parking
areas to the public right-of-way in accordance with Section 11B-206.2 of the California
Building Code. Paths of travel shall not require someone to travel behind parking spaces
other than to pass behind the parking spaces in which they parked, or to travel within drive
aisles in accordance with Section 11 B-206 & 11 B-502.7.1 of the California Building Code.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
28. The Applicant shall provide an updated parking layout for each of the off-site parking
lots to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.
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RESOLUTION NO. PC2019-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. UP2019-044 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. CD2019-036 FOR OFF-SITE PARKING LOCATED
AT 2201 WEST COAST HIGHWAY, 2241 WEST COAST
HIGHWAY, AND 798 DOVER DRIVE TO ACCOMMODATE TWO
ADDITIONAL CHARTER BOAT VESSELS LOCATED AT 2527
WEST COAST HIGHWAY (PA2019-143)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Hornblower Yachts, LLC ("Applicant"), with respect to the
subject property located at 2527 West Coast Highway, and legally described as a portion
of Lot H of Tract No. 919 ("Property") requesting approval of a conditional use permit and
coastal development permit.
2. The Applicant seeks a conditional use permit and coastal development permit for off-site
parking to allow the addition of two (2) charter vessels (Dream Maker and Hornblower) for
Hornblower Yachts with a combined maximum of 192 passengers and crew ("Project").
The dock is located at 2527 West Coast Highway and the off-site parking is located at
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 798 Dover Drive on weekdays and 2201 and 2241
West Coast Highway during evenings and weekends.
3. The Property is designated MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water Related) by the General Plan Land
Use Element and is located within the MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water Related) Zoning District.
4. The Property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan category is
MU-W (Mixed-Use Water Related) and it is located within the MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water
Related) Coastal Zone District.
5. A public hearing was held on October 3, 2019, in the Council Chambers located at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
hearing was given in accordance with California Government Code Section 54950 et
seq. ("Ralph M. Brown Act") and Chapter 20.62 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
("NBMC"). Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the
Planning Commission at this public hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, projects which
a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review.
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.40.100 (Off-Site Parking) of the NBMC, off-site parking requires
the approval of a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission may approve a use permit
only after making each of the five (5) required findings set forth in Section 20.52.020.F (Findings
and Decision) of the NBMC. In this case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the
required findings based upon the following:
1. The Planning Commission determined, in this case, that the proposed conditional use
permit for off-site parking is inconsistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 and Title
21 of the NBMC because insufficient parking consistent with Chapters 20.40 and 21.40
is provided.
2. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are not compatible
with the allowed uses in the vicinity.
3. The Property is not physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, and
operating characteristics because the Property does not provide on-site parking to
accommodate the proposed use. The Planning Commission does not consider the
existing docks and charter boat operations on the Property a unique circumstance
resulting in any necessity to warrant approval for off-site parking through the approval
of a parking management program. The parking management program does not
sufficiently control and provide convenient off-site parking to serve the use the use and
as a result parking along Mariners' Mile in the coastal zone could be impact the publics
ability to access the waterfront.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-044 and Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-036.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution was
adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Community
Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning and Zoning,
and Title 21 Local Coastal Implementation Plan, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Final action taken by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance
with Section 21.64.035 of the City's certified LCP and Title 14 California Code of
Regulations, Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act.
01-25-19
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Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2019-030
Page 3 of 3
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Peter Koetting, Chairman
BY:
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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Attachment No. PC 3
Applicant's Project Description
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Hornblower Cruises &Events, Newport Beach
Project Description
Background
Hornblower Cruises &Events (Hornblower) is a well-known, popular visitor and
community serving amenity in Newport Beach.As a company, for 39 years,
Hornblower's yachts have sailed past famed landmarks while serving seven California
cities and New York City. In addition to dining cruises and classic, scenic, city and
wildlife tours, Hornblower Cruises &Events hosts holiday dining cruises and private
charters for corporate, school and family groups.Whether an intimate anniversary
celebration, a wedding ceremony, a teambuilding event or a birthday bash,
Hornblower's professional event planners help clients navigate every detail.
Since 1990 Hornblower has offered these same services in Newport Beach.
Request
Hornblower operates cruises from Charter Yachts at 2527 W. Coast Highway. They are
requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to
operate the vessels detailed below from 2527 W. Coast Hwy. This request follows the
City of Newport Beach Zoning Administrator approval of a Limited Term Permit on July
15, 2019 - Limited Term Permit No. XP2o19-oo6. This request represents a relocation of
two boats (Hornblower and Dream Maker) from Hornblower's other Newport locations
to 2527 W. Coast Hwy and continues the ongoing operations Hornblower has in
Newport Beach.
A detailed operational plan for Hornblower and Dream Maker, including dock layouts
and additional parking/rider data, is provided as an attachment. This operational plan
includes the existing and proposed hours of operation, staffing and guests,building and
boat capacities, modes of transportation (including average vehicle occupancy), and
parking characteristics (supply and demand).
Typical hours of operation for office and administrative functions are 8:oo a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Monday—Friday. Events (cruises, tours, parties, and private charters) occur
Monday—Sunday, with the majority occurring during the weekday nights and on the
weekends.
The proposed vessels have the following capacities:
• Dream Maker (141 passengers/crew)
• Hornblower(51 passengers/crew
The existing 2527 W. Coast Highway site has a 40-space parking lot. In addition,
Hornblower can utilize various off-site locations in the project vicinity.
The operational plan provides a graphic that depicts the two proposed parking locations
for Dream Maker and Hornblower. The total 71-space parking supply is summarized
below by location and time of day.
• 2241 W. Coast Highway(26 spaces): Monday-Friday(after 5:30 p.m.) and
Saturday-Sunday(all day)
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o There are seven handicap spaces, two are van accessible
o There is a light standard in the path of travel to the public sidewalk along
W. Coast Highway —we propose relocating this as a condition of approval
to a location approved by Public Works
• 2201 W. Coast Highway(45 spaces): Monday-Friday(after 5:30 p.m.) and
Saturday-Sunday(all day)
Upon arrival from off-site parking, guests arrive at 2527 W. Coast Highway, and exhibit
1 shows the ADA Accessible path of travel to the vessels — it is marked on the pavement.
Weekday parking may be accommodated at the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church with
a five-day advance notice. The following parking space supply is available at the
Church:
• 798 Dover Dr. (75 spaces): Monday —Wednesday and Friday(all day) and
Saturday (120 spaces all day)
Guests are either dropped off at 2201 W. Coast Hwy and walk to the vessel. Paths of
travel for pedestrians are from the parking lots located at 2241 and 2201 W. Coast Hwy,
along W. Coast Hwy— guests do not need to cross the street.
When the Church parking is utilized Hornblower provides a shuttle to the vessels for
charter guests. See exhibits 3, 4, 5 and 6 for details.
Upon arrival at the site, guests check-in directly on their vessel.
Hornblower staff is present every step of the way. Staff is on site, and at the designated
parking lots to direct pedestrians, coaches and rideshare arrivals. At the end of an event
guests are directed to their transportation for departure.
Attachment: Hornblower Operational Plan (LSA, July 15, 2019)
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Attachment No. PC 4
798 Dover Drive
Parking Authorization Letter
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NEWPORT HARBOR A worshipping family, anchored in Christ,
LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL providing safe harbor for all.
Christ is our anchor.
To whom it may concern,
This letter authorizes and acknowledges that Hornblower can use the
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church parking lot located at 798 Dover Drive for
parking as detailed below:
Weekdays 75-85 spaces (all day, except Thursdays)
Saturdays 120 spaces (all day)
Reservations prior to use must be made and cleared by Church Office Manager
with at least a five-day notice and there is no required or limited time frame for
usage. Please feel free to reach out to me at offrce(a,nhlcs.org with any questions.
Best regards,
Anna Shafer
Office Manager
798 E)OVER DRIVE ■ NEWPCDRT BEACH, CA 92663 949-548-3631 ■ WWW. F CS_ORG
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To: Brad Falkenstein, Hornblower Cruises& Events
FROM: Dean Arizabal, LSA
SUBJECT: Hornblower Cruises& Events(2527 W. Coast Highway) Parking Management Plan
LSA is pleased to submit this Parking Management Plan for the proposed Hornblower Cruises& Events
project.The project is located at 2527 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach, California. Figure 1
(all figures attached) illustrates the project site and docks.
Based on LSA's understanding of the proposed project,the applicant proposes to add two boats(Dream
Maker and Hornblower)to the Hornblower Cruises& Events operations,which currently has one boat
(Icon).The two additional boats represent increased passenger capacity and additional crew, potentially
affecting the Hornblower Cruises& Events parking demand.
The purpose of this Parking Management Plan is to detail the proposed changes with the additional
boats, as Icon is currently in operation and has adequate parking.The Parking Management Plan
documents the anticipated typical weekday and weekend operations and attendance of Dream Maker
and Hornblower.The Parking Management Plan describes the available parking supply,the parking
characteristics, and the future parking demand with implementation of the project.
PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
LSA coordinated with the project applicant on the hours of operation, parking locations, capacities of the
new boats,future estimates for visitors/guests and staffing, alternative modes of transportation utilized
by guests and employees, average vehicle occupancy(AVO), etc.
Hours of Operation. Typical hours of operation for office and administrative functions are 8:00 a.m.to
5:30 p.m., Monday—Friday. Events(cruises,tours, parties, and private charters)occur Monday—Sunday,
with the majority occurring during the weekday nights and on the weekends.The typical weekday and
weekend hours of operation would not change with the project.
Parking Supply. Figure 2 illustrates the proposed parking supply of Dream Maker and Hornblower at 2241
W. Coast Highway(28 parking spaces, Monday—Friday [after 5:30 p.m.] and Saturday—Sunday [all day])
and 2077 W. Coast Highway(48 parking spaces, Monday—Friday [after 5:30 p.m.] and Saturday—Sunday
[all day]), as well as the pedestrian paths of travel to and from the project site. Figure 3 depicts the
proposed parking supply at the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 798 Dover Drive (75 parking spaces,
Monday—Wednesday and Friday [all day]; and 120 parking spaces,Saturday[all day]).A total of 76-196
parking spaces will be provided for typical weekday nighttime and weekend operations of Dream Maker
and Hornblower.
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A shuttle service will be provided for guests on days when the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church parking
lot is utilized. Guests will be picked up and dropped off at 2077 W. Coast Highway. Figure 4 shows the
shuttle route to/from 798 Dover Drive and 2077 W. Coast Highway. Figures 5 and 6 illustrate the shuttle
circulation within the 798 Dover Drive and 2077 W. Coast Highway sites, respectively.
Typical Attendance and Maximum Capacity(Guests and Crew/Staff). Table A shows the anticipated
number of people on board Dream Maker and Hornblower during typical weekday nighttime and
weekend operations, as well as the maximum capacity of the boats.
On average, Dream Maker is anticipated to have 43 people on board (38 guests and 5 crew members)
and Hornblower is anticipated to have 22 people on board (18 guests and 4 staff members)for a total of
65 people (56 guests and 9 crew/staff members) during typical weekday nighttime and weekend
operations.
Dream Maker and Hornblower have maximum boat capacities of 141 people(135 guests and 6 crew
members) and 51 people (47 guests and 4 staff members), respectively,for a total of 192 people (182
guests and 10 crew/staff members).
Transportation Modes and Parking Demand. Based on information from the project applicant, it is
estimated that guests and crew/staff members utilize the following modes of transportation:
• Personal vehicle—63 percent
• Motorcoach—20 percent
• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft/taxi)—15 percent
• Other(transit/walking/biking)—2 percent
According to the project applicant, it is estimated that the AVO is as follows:
• Personal vehicle—3 persons per vehicle
• Motorcoach—40 persons per motorcoach
• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft/taxi)—1 person per vehicle
These transportation mode splits(63 percent personal vehicle, 20 percent motorcoach, 15 percent
rideshare, and 2 percent other) and AVO(3 persons per personal vehicle,40 persons per motorcoach,
and 1 person per rideshare vehicle) have been applied to the future guest and staffing projections of
Dream Maker and Hornblower.
As shown on Table B,typical weekday nighttime and weekend operations (65 total people)would result
in 14 parked vehicles and the maximum capacity(192 total people)would result in 41 parked vehicles for
Dream Maker and Hornblower.
Under a maximum capacity scenario of Dream Maker and Hornblower(41-space parking demand), it is
expected that adequate parking(76-196 total parking spaces)would be provided for the project.
Attachments: Figures 1-6
Tables A and B
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Planning Commission-October 3,2019
Item No.3a Additional Materials Received
Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
From: Marice H. DePasquale<marice@mconsensus.com>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2019 11:11 AM
To: Nova, Makana <MNova@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Hornblower
Makana, I sent the following note or left a message for planning commissioners on the Hornblower
item before them this Thursday. Please consider this email part of the public record so the public is
aware of my communications.Thank you.
Email/Vmail to Planning Commissioners
Good morning! I am working with Hornblower on their CUP/CDP before you this Thursday. I am
reaching out to see if there is any additional information I can provide?We are relocating two boats
and have been operating under a temporary permit all summer. Let me know if I can provide any
more info or answer any questions.
Regards, MD
Marice H. DePasquale
Principal
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3609 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 811
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(949) 433-4261
Planning Commission-October 3,2019
Item No.3b Additional Materials Received
Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
October 3, 2019, Planning Commission Item 3 Comments
These comments on a Newport Beach Planning Commission agenda item are submitted by:
Jim Mosher( iimmosher(a)-yahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach 92660 (949-548-6229).
Item No. 3: HORNBLOWER OFF-SITE PARKING (PA2019-143)
There are several confusing aspects to this application.
First, the public notice of the hearing states the off-site parking is needed "to allow the addition
of a charter vessel for Hornblower Yachts with a capacity of up to 295 passengers/crew." But
the staff report contradicts this by saying the parking is needed not for a new vessel, but rather
to accommodate the continued operation of two existing charter boats with a total capacity of
192 passengers/crew.
Second, as the report indicates on handwritten page 6, the operation was administratively
approved by City staff, without a public hearing, on July 15, 2019. While it is true that NBMC
Sec. 20.52.040.E.5.A gives the Zoning Administrator the authority to approve a Limited Term
Permit for"for a limited duration use that is proposed to operate for up to ninety (90) days," in
this case that seems an abuse of the authorization, for the operation was clearly intended to last
for more than 90 days. Likewise, if the operation requires a Conditional Use Permit and a
Coastal Development Permit it is not clear how it was allowed to proceed without them. Among
other problems, NBMC Sec. 17.10.050.1, regarding the issuance of Marine Activities Permits for
Newport Harbor, prohibits the Harbormaster from approving a MAP until any required landside
use permits have been obtained —yet a MAP has apparently been approved, per handwritten
page 7, prior to the Commission's consideration of a use permit that now seems to be required.
Table 3 (Off-Site Parking Availability) on handwritten page 8 appears to misstate the availability
at 798 Dover Drive: nothing appears to be available of Sundays, and the rule for Saturdays is
the 120 rather than the 75-85. However, the letter from the Church, provided as Attachment No.
PC 4 (handwritten page 45), does not appear to be a guarantee that parking will be available, so
much as a permission for Hornblower to apply for parking. One can easily imagine there may be
times when their lot has been committed to other uses and is not available to Hornblower.
As with all these arrangements, it seems difficult for the Commission to make the required
finding copied at the top of handwritten page 9: that: "The [off-site] parking facility will be
permanently available, marked, and maintained for the use it is intended to serve." That seems
not at all to be the case for 798 Dover Drive (where the applicant needs to make a reservation
each time it wants to uses spaces— and it further seems unlikely they will be permanently
marked or reserved for Hornblower's use). And it seems improbable at 2201/2241 West Coast
Highway since the parking is on land that is part of the proposed Newport Village development
and seems unlikely to be available during its construction (and possibly afterward).
Planning Commission-October 3,2019
Item No.3b Additional Materials Received
Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
October 3, 2019, PC agenda Item 3 comments - Jim Mosher Page 2 of 2
Regarding the proposed Resolution of Approval —
Page 17 (handwritten): Section 1.5 fails to mention required noticing under Title 21.
Page 20: The portion of statement 6 that says "Views from this vantage point are directed
toward the harbor, which is inland and north of West Coast Highway"is inscrutable to me. I do
not believe the harbor is north of West Coast Highway.
Page 24: Statement H.1 that "The Applicant has secured off-site parking supply for seventy five
(75) to eighty five (85) parking spaces at 798 Dover Drive for weekday(except Thursdays) and
weekend charter boat operations (one hundred twenty(120) spaces)." is inaccurate. No parking
is available there on Sunday, which is a weekend day.
Planning Commission-October 3,2019
Item No.3c Additional Materials Received
Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
From: Steve Rosansky
To: Planning Commissioners
Cc: Ellmore,Curtis;Weigand,Erik; Kleiman,Lauren; Lee Lowrey-City of Newport Beach
(Imlowrey(&arborcapitalnartners.com); Rosene,Mark; Peter Koetting(pkgleneagles(c)gmail.com); Klaustermeier,
Sarah
Subject: Agenda Item No.3---Hornblower Off-Site Parking Agreement(PA2019-143)--CUP No.UP2019-044 and CDP No.
CD2019-036
Date: Thursday,October 03,2019 12:37:14 PM
Dear Chairman Koetting:
I am writing to you and your fellow commissioners in support of the Hornblower's application for
CUP No. UP2019-044 and CDP No. CD2019-036. Based on the analysis provided in the staff report,
findings can easily be made to support the approval of the off-site parking Hornblower has arranged
for in order to facilitate the operation of their cruising vessels in the harbor.
As you all know, for years Hornblower Yachts has provided an affordable alternative for residents
and visitors to Newport Beach to get out on the water and have a marine experience. They also
contribute significantly to the revenues collected by the City in the form of boarding fees and sales
tax revenue, not to mention all the ancillary businesses that derive significant income from
contracting with Hornblower for services and supplies.
I urge you to adopt the Resolution of Approval as set forth in the staff report for this Agenda Item.
Warm regards,
Steve
Steve Rosansky
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Item No.3d Additional Materials Presented At Meeting-Staff
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Item No.3d Additional Materials Presented At Meeting-Staff
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Planning Commission-October 3,2019
Item No.3d Additional Materials Presented At Meeting-Staff
Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
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Planning Commission-October 3,2019
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Planning Commission-October 3,2019
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Hornblower Off-Site Parking(PA2019-143)
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