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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
REGULAR MEETING -6:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER-The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -Vice Chair Weigand
Ill. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chair Peter Koetting, Vice Chair Erik Weigand, Commissioner Sarah Klaustermeier,
Commissioner Mark Rosene
ABSENT: Secretary Lee Lowrey, Commissioner Curtis Ellmore, Commissioner Lauren Kleiman
Staff Present: Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis, Deputy Community Development Director Jim
Campbell, Assistant City Attorney Yolanda Summerhill, City Traffic Engineer Tony Brine, Associate Planner
Makana Nova, Administrative Assistant Clarivel Rodriguez, Administrative Support Technician Amanda Lee
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
~ REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
Deputy Community Development Director Jim Campbell announced Item Number 4 is continued to a future
meeting when all Commissioners are present.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM N0.1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Motion made by Vice Chair Weigand and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the minutes of the
September 19, 2019 meeting with Mr. Masher's suggested edits.
AYES: Koetting, Weigand, Klaustermeier, Rosene
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Lowrey, Ellmore, Kleiman
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 THE GARDEN OFFICE AND PARKING STRUCTURE (PA2019-023)
Site Location: 215 Riverside Avenue
Summary:
A coastal development permit to demolish an existing restaurant/office building and associated surface
parking lot, and to construct a new 41-space, two-level parking structure and a 2,744-square-foot office
building. A conditional use permit is required to authorize the parking structure adjacent to residentially
zoned property. The project includes hardscape, drainage, and landscape improvements. The proposed
development complies with all applicable development standards including height, setbacks, and floor
area limits.
Recommended Action:
1. Remove from calendar to allow for re-noticing in compliance with the Coastal Act.
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Deputy Community Development Director Campbell advised that the item is continued to October 17 due to a
noticing issue.
ITEM NO. 3 HORNBLOWER OFF-SITE PARKING (PA2019-143)
Site Location: 2527 West Coast Highway
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.
No physical alterations to the project location are proposed. The application includes 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.
Recommended Action:
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.
Associate Planner Makana Nova reported a limited term permit for a period of 89 days was authorized in July
for the vessels Dream Maker and Hornblower to relocate from other locations in the Harbor to 2527 West
Coast Highway. The applicant requests authorization for the vessels to dock at this location permanently. The
applicant currently docks the vessel Icon at the site. The existing docks were reconfigured in 2007 and can
accommodate the vessels. The applicant proposes no changes to the docks or the structures. The property
is located in the Mariners' Mile area, is zoned mixed-use water related, and consists of two parcels. A mix of
office and retail uses, an event space, and the charter boat operation are located on the property. Offsite
parking for the Icon is available at 2530 West Coast Highway and 2436 West Coast Highway. A new operation
or additional intensity requires additional offsite parking. The Dream Maker accommodates a maximum of 141
passengers and crew. The Hornblower accommodates a maximum of 51 passengers and crew. The Zoning
Code requires one parking space per three passengers and crew. Sixty-four parking spaces are required for
both vessels.
Associate Planner Nova continued, explaining that a conditional use permit is required for offsite parking at
two locations. Offsite parking at 2201 and 2241 West Coast Highway provides 71 parking spaces and is
available after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The majority of Hornblower's charters occur on evenings
and weekends. Offsite parking at 798 Dover, Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, provides 75 to 85 parking
spaces during the day on weekdays and 120 parking spaces on Saturdays. The church has requested a
minimum notice of five days prior to use of the lot. Shuttle service will be provided for passengers and crew
utilizing the church parking lot.
Associate Planner Nova added that General Plan Policies LU 6.19.5 and LU 6.19.16 encourage the joint use
of parking facilities in Mariners' Mile and support waterfront uses. Staff feels a Class 23 exemption from CEQA
is appropriate for charter operations and offsite parking. In response to Mr. Masher's comments, staff proposes
modifications to Fact 5 on page 1, Fact 6 on page 4, and Fact H.1 on page 8 of the Resolution.
In reply to Vice Chair Weigand's inquiries, Associate Planner Nova advised that parking for the Icon is provided
onsite and at 2530 and 2436 West Coast Highway. The parking lot at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church can
provide more parking spaces than the 64 spaces required for both the Dream Maker and Hornblower.
In response to Chair Koetting's queries, Associate Planner Nova explained that the church parking lot is
needed for offsite parking during the day on weekdays when offsite parking at 2201 and 2241 West Coast
Highway is not available. The applicant's parking management plan indicates during the reservation process,
passengers will be directed to park at the offsite locations. Hornblower staff will be onsite to direct passengers
and crew to the pathway to the dock location.
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