HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC2020-041 - RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2020-005, TO AMEND SECTIONS 20.24.020 (INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT LAND USESRESOLUTION NO. PC2020-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT NO.
CA2020-005, TO AMEND SECTIONS 20.24.020
(INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT LAND USES AND
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS), 20.40.040 (OFF-STREET
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED), 20.48.090 (EATING AND
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS), AND 20.70.020
(DEFINITIONS OF SPECIALIZED TERMS AND PHRASES)
OF TITLE 20 (PLANNING AND ZONING) (PA2020-042)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. On April 14, 2020, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopted
Resolution 2020-38 initiating an amendment to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) to
allow food and alcohol service in the Industrial Zoning District (IG) (“Zoning Code
Amendment”).
2. A telephonic public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 23, 2020,
in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach,
California, due to the Declaration of a State Emergency and Proclamation of Local
Emergency related to COVID-19. A notice of time, place, and purpose of the public
hearing was given in accordance with Government Code Section 54950 et seq.
(“Ralph M. Brown Act”) and Chapter 20.62 (Public Hearings) 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. At the hearing, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC2020-029 by a majority vote (4
ayes, 2 noes) recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment
No. CA2020-005.
3. A telephonic public hearing was held by the City Council on August 25, 2020, in the
Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California, due
to the Declaration of a State Emergency and Proclamation of Local Emergency
related to COVID-19. A notice of time, place, and purpose of the public hearing was
given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and Chapter 20.62 (Public
Hearings) of the NBMC. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and
considered by, the City Council at this public hearing. At the hearing, the City Council
acted, by a majority vote (7 ayes, 0 noes), to send Zoning Code Amendment No.
CA2020-005 back to the Planning Commission within 90 days, to allow for additional
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public outreach and consideration of public benefit findings related to concerns of
spot zoning.
4. A telephonic public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on November 19,
2020, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach,
California, due to the Declaration of a State Emergency and Proclamation of Local
Emergency related to COVID-19. A notice of time, place, and purpose of the public
hearing was given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and Chapter 20.62
(Public Hearings) of the 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. The Zoning Code Amendment is not a project subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act in accordance with Section 21065 of the California Public Resources
Code (“CEQA”) and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the California
Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”). The
proposed action is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. While this amendment would allow a
new category of use in an existing zoning district, it does not authorize new
development that would directly result in physical change to the environment.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. The Zoning Code Amendment is consistent with the City of Newport Beach
General Plan (“General Plan”). According to the General Plan, “[t]he IG designation
is intended to provide for a wide range of moderate to low intensity industrial uses,
such as light manufacturing and research and development, and limited ancillary
commercial and office uses.” Existing ancillary commercial uses allowed within
the IG District under the City’s zoning regulations include Eating and Drinking
Establishments (Take-Out Service–Limited), Health and Fitness Facilities and
Retail (including Alcohol Sales). The proposed Zoning Code Amendment would
establish “wine tasting rooms” as a defined use within the Eating and Drinking
Establishment use category. Wine tasting rooms would complement and be
consistent with the other limited ancillary commercial uses permitted within the IG
District in that it provides additional amenities that support West Newport Mesa
area residents and employees by providing a social gathering place for those who
live and work in the neighborhood (General Plan Goal LU 2). Additional benefits
from the proposed amendment include providing opportunities for the
establishment of local businesses that generate sales tax and provide
opportunities for employment which is consistent with General Plan Policy LU 2.4
(Economic Development).
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2. The proposed limitations on wine tasting rooms will help ensure that potential
nuisances are minimized and that the use would not operate as an eating and
drinking establishment or wine bar.
3. The Zoning Code Amendment requires the building in which a wine tasting room
is located to be a minimum of 500 feet from the property line of any property that
contains a preschool, elementary, middle, or high school. The purpose of this
standard is to minimize the exposure of minors to an alcohol related use. An
additional limitation requires wine tasting rooms to be located a minimum of 500
feet from the property line of another wine tasting room. This separation
requirement is intended to prevent an overconcentration of wine tasting rooms
within the IG Zoning District and ensure wine tasting rooms remain an accessory
commercial use to the industrial uses within the zone. The imposition of these two
separation requirements restricts opportunities to establish wine tasting rooms on
certain properties within the IG Zoning District and is in the public’s interest in that
it protects the health, safety, and general welfare of the surrounding area.
4. The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated
into the operative part of this resolution.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission finds the Zoning Code Amendment is not a project
subject to CEQA in accordance with Section 21065 of CEQA and CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378. The Zoning Code Amendment is also
exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment. While this amendment would
allow a new category of use in an existing zoning district, it does not authorize new
development that would directly result in physical change to the environment.
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends the
City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2020-005 as set forth in
Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2020.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
Ellmore , Koetting, Lowrey, and Weigand
Kleiman, Klaustermeier , and Rosene
BY : ~ -----------
Lauren Kleiman, Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2020-005
Section 1: The row entitled “Eating and Drinking Establishments” of Table 2-12
(Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements) of Section 20.24.020(C) (Industrial Zoning
District Land Uses and Permit Requirements) of Chapter 20.24 (Industrial Zoning District
(IG)) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (“NBMC”) is amended to read as follows:
Land Use IG Specific Use Regulations
Service Uses — General
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Take-Out Service —Limited P Section 20.48.090
Wine Tasting Room (2) CUP Section 20.48.090
Section 2: Footnote (2) is added to Table 2-12 (Allowed Uses and Permit
Requirements) of Section 20.24.020(C) (Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit
Requirements) of Chapter 20.24 (Industrial Zoning District (IG)) of the NBMC to read as
follows:
(2) Wine Tasting Room Hours of Operation. The permitted hours of operation shall be
limited to Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday and
Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Section 3: Section 20.48.090 (Eating and Drinking Establishments) of Chapter 20.48
(Standards for Specific Land Uses) of the NBMC is re-lettered and amended to include
the following:
F. Standards — Wine Tasting Rooms. In addition to the standards set forth in subsections
(A) through (D), wine tasting rooms shall comply with the following standards:
1. The building in which the wine tasting room is located shall be a minimum of 500 feet
from the property line of any property that contains a preschool, elementary, middle, or
high school.
2. The property in which the wine tasting room is located shall be a minimum of 500 feet
from the property line of any property that has a wine tasting room.
3. The wine tasting room shall operate under an ABC Type 2 (Winegrower) license only.
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4. The wine tasting room shall not operate as a bona fide eating establishment, but may
serve incidental foods such as bread, crackers, cheeses or nuts. Any kitchen or food
preparation area provided shall have no cooking equipment that requires a mechanical
ventilation system to exhaust heat, steam or grease vapor.
5. Limited private events may occur within the wine tasting room, provided the wine
tasting room remains open to the public.
6. Live entertainment is prohibited.
G. Permit Requirements.
1. New Establishments. Permits and licenses required by Title 5 (Business Licenses
and Regulations) shall be obtained for new eating and drinking establishments, in
addition to permits required by Part 2 of this title (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses,
and Zoning District Standards).
2. Existing Establishments. An existing eating and drinking establishment, including
bars, lounges, and nightclubs, shall obtain permits and licenses required by Title 5
(Business Licenses and Regulations) in the following circumstances:
a. Substantial Change. When there is a substantial change in operation including
any of the following:
i. An application for, or a change in type of, retail liquor license from the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control;
ii. An increase in the floor area principally devoted to alcohol sales by twenty-
five (25) percent or more or by two hundred fifty (250) square feet or more,
whichever is less; or
iii. A reinstatement of alcohol sales after the ABC has revoked or suspended the
existing ABC license for a period of longer than thirty (30) days.
b. Objectionable Conditions. When the establishment is operated or maintained
under objectionable conditions that constitute a public nuisance, including any of
the following:
i. A pattern of documented violations of the permit conditions, this Zoning Code,
the Municipal Code, the Penal Code, or other State statutes; or
ii. A pattern of substantiated complaints of activity constituting evidence of a
nuisance.
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3. Review Criteria.
a. Late-Hour Operations. When reviewing an application to allow late-hour
operations, the review authority shall consider the following potential impacts upon
adjacent or nearby uses:
i. Noise from music, dancing, and voices associated with allowed indoor or
outdoor uses and activities;
ii. High levels of lighting and illumination;
iii. Increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic activity during late night and early
morning hours;
iv. Increased trash and recycling collection activities;
v. Occupancy loads of the use; and
vi. Any other factors that may affect adjacent or nearby uses.
b. Outdoor Dining. When reviewing an application to allow outdoor dining, the
review authority shall consider the relation of outdoor dining areas to sensitive noise
receptors (e.g., hospitals, schools, and residential uses). Mitigation measures shall
be applied to eliminate potential impacts related to glare, light, loitering, and noise.
c. On-Sale Alcohol Sales. When reviewing an application to allow an eating or
drinking establishment to sell, serve, or give away alcohol, the review authority
shall:
i. Evaluate the potential impacts upon adjacent uses outlined in subsection
(F)(3)(a) of this section (Late-Hour Operations). For the purposes of this
subsection, “adjacent uses” shall mean those uses within one hundred (100)
feet of the proposed use, as measured between the nearest lot lines;
ii. Consider the proximity to other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for
either off-site or on-site consumption; and
iii. Make the findings in Section 20.48.030(C)(3) (alcohol sales—off-sale).
4. Post-Decision Procedures.
a. With On-Sale Alcohol Sales. For establishments with permits for on-sale alcohol
sales, the post-decision procedures in Section 20.48.030(C)(4) shall apply.
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b. Without On-Sale Alcohol Sales. For establishments that do not sell, serve, or
give away alcohol, the procedures and requirements in Chapter 20.54 (Permit
Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), and those related to appeals in Part
6 of this title (Zoning Code Administration) shall apply.
Section 4: Table 3-10 (Off-Street Parking Requirements) in Section 20.40.040 (Off-
Street Parking Spaces Required) of Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking) of the NBMC is
amended to add a row to include parking standards for Wine Tasting Rooms to read as
follows:
Land Use Parking Spaces Required
Service Uses—General
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Wine Tasting Room 1 per each 4 persons based on allowed
occupancy load or as required by conditional
use permit
Section 5: Subsection (10) is added to include the definition of “Wine Tasting Room”
to the definition of “Eating and Drinking Establishments (Land Use)” within Section
20.70.020 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases) of Chapter 20.70 (Definitions)
of the NBMC to read as follows:
Eating and Drinking Establishments (Land Use). See also “Alcohol sales, on-sale” and
“Drive-through facilities.”
10. “Wine Tasting Room” means an establishment that operates pursuant to an ABC
Type 2 (Winegrower) license to provide the sale of wine that is produced by said winery
for on- and off-site consumption. The sale of other types of alcohol, such as beer and
distilled spirits, shall be expressly prohibited.