HomeMy WebLinkAbout1541 - APPROVE UP_4545 MACARTHUR BLVDRESOLUTION NO. 1541
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO USE PERMIT (UP) NO. 1547 FOR THE
RADISSON HOTEL LOCATED AT 4545 MACARTHUR BLVD. (PA2001 -039).
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach does hereby find, resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by the Applicant, Mr. Zovic with respect to
property located at 4545 MacArthur Boulevard (PA2001 -039) and legally described as Parcel I of
Parcel Map No. 91 -292, Re- Subdivision No. 980, requesting approval of an amendment to Use
Permit (UP) No. 2001 -001 to construct a 4,500 square foot, open— sided, covered patio structure
located to take the place of the existing tennis courts.
Section 2. A public hearing was duly held on October 18, 2001, at 6:30 P.M. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of
time, place and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was duly given. Evidence, both written and
oral, was duly presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at the aforesaid meeting.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
a) That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning
Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The location and the use of die
additional fimction space. both ancillary, to the oneratons of the hotel. will replace an existing
recreational space and use that is also ancillary to the operations of the hotel. The project has been
conditioned and designed in a manner that will ensure the use is compatible with the main
operations of the hotel.
b) That the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan as it pertains to a hotel
property within the Retail and Service Commercial Land Use designation. The project involves the
creauon of auurtionat [unction space for an existing use within the confines of an exis:ipg hotel
property. Furthermore, the function space is proposed to better serve group bookings at the hotel
and not increase the total amount of group bookings.
C) That the proposed project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA ") Implementing Guidelines. The project involves
constructing a 4,500 square foot open - sided, covered patio structure where a tennis court
currently exists.
d) That the proposed project will comply will all applicable provisions of the Municipal
Code as well as any specific Conditions of Approval. The applicant is required to obtain building
permits for the structure trorn the tiuiiurng Uepartment. �)ubsequeut approvals trom the City would
be required for alcohol beverage service. outdoor entertainment, or other use requiring city approval
of a permit.
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission hereby
approves an amendment to Use Permit (UP) No. 1547, subject to the Conditions set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached.
Section 5. This action shall become final and effective fourteen (14) days after the
adoption of this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk or this
action is call for review by the City Council in accordance with the provisions of Title 20, Planning
and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18`h DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001.
AYES: Mcdaniel, Kiser, Agajanian,
Tuck , Seiicli
NOES: AT— --
ABSENT: Kranziey
BY:
Lard Tuck Chairman
Earl McDaniel, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Amendment to Use Permit (UP) No. 1547
That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, electrical
lighting plan, and elevations dated as received by the Planning Department on September
13, 2001.
2. The amendment to UP No. 1547 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the
date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 if the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
unless an extension is otherwise granted.
3. That the applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building
Department.
4. The covered patio shall only be used in an ancillary capacity in conjunction with an event
or function taldng place inside the hotel. The combined occupant capacity of both the
interior meeting space and the proposed covered patio shall not exceed the maximum
capacity of the interior meeting space as it exists on October 18, 2001.
5. If the service of alcohol on the covered patio constitutes an expansion of premises
pursuant to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, City approval of a Use
Permit pursuant to the Alcoholic Beverage Outlet (ABO) Ordinance shall be required
prior to the expansion of premises.
6. No activities involving sound amplification equipment or musical instruments including
brass, drums or other percussion elements are permitted in the covered patio area. Should
the applicant wish to remove this prohibition, City approval of a request for an amendment
to the Use Permit is required.
7. Approval from the Planning Director is required for the finished appearance and color of
the metal roof prior to installation.
8. Use Permit No. 1547 including all conditions of approval for the hotel facility located at
4545 MacArthur Boulevard remains in full force and effect except where modified by this
or other amendments.
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