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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0_Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)_PA2017-046 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT February 23, 2023 Agenda Item No. 5 SUBJECT: Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) ▪ Coastal Development Permit SITE LOCATION: Balboa Village, generally between Adams Street and A Street on the Balboa Peninsula APPLICANT: City of Newport Beach OWNER(S): Various PLANNER: Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Principal Planner 949-644-3253, bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov PROJECT SUMMARY Consideration of a coastal development permit in accordance with Subsection 21.28.030(E) (Parking Management [PM] Overlay District – Coastal Development Permit Required) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. If approved, this Coastal Development Permit will implement the City’s Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1), which was approved by the California Coastal Commission on September 9, 2020, and subsequently adopted by City Council on February 9, 2021. Once implemented, the PM-1 would primarily preserve existing off-street parking, eliminate required off-street parking for most commercial uses, allow parking reductions with a shared parking arrangement, and provide guidance for efficient use of the existing parking supply within Balboa Village. RECOMMENDATION 1) Conduct a public hearing; 2) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) and statutorily exempt under Sections 15262 and 15265 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC2023-011 approving the Coastal Development Permit filed as PA2017-046 (Attachment No. PC 1). 1 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE2 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 2 VICINITY MAP PM-1 Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay 3 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE4 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 3 INTRODUCTION Background and Context On January 13, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014-20 amending Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the NBMC establishing the PM-1 Overlay and Plan. The PM- 1 Overlay and Plan modified the off-street parking requirements for commercial uses within Balboa Village to spur economic activity and efficiently utilize the supply of existing parking in an effort to preserve the unique character of the area. The City attempted to include the PM Overlay in the City’s effort to secure a certified Local Coastal Program. On January 13, 2017, the Coastal Commission effectively certified the City’s LCP without the PM Overlay, and the City assumed coastal development permit- issuing authority. At the time, it was recognized that the deletion of the PM-1 Overlay and Plan from Title 21 (LCP Implementation Plan) would result in an inconsistency with Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and would further prevent the City from implementing the provisions of the PM-1 Overlay and Plan until a separate LCP Amendment is processed. On April 9, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-37 authorizing the submittal of LCP Amendment No. LC2017-001 to the Coastal Commission to incorporate the PM-1 Overlay and Plan that are part of the Zoning Code into the certified LCP Implementation Plan. Resolution No. 2019-37 specified that the amendment shall not become effective until approved by the Coastal Commission and adoption, including any modifications suggested by the Coastal Commission, by resolution(s) and/or ordinance(s) of the City Council. On September 9, 2020, the Coastal Commission approved the amendment with modifications that was subsequently adopted by City Council on February 9, 2021. Title 21 requires the processing and approval of a coastal development permit prior to implementation of PM-1 Overlay and Plan. The City prepared the PM-1 Plan. Due to the location of several components fell within the Coastal Commission’s permitting jurisdiction, the City applied to the Coastal Commission’s staff for consideration on March 11, 2022. An initial review by Coastal Commission’s staff was not completed until September 2022, and the City submitted additional responsive information on October 20, 2022. After receiving the resubmitted materials, the Coastal Commission’s staff informed the City that the components of the PM-1 Plan within its permitting jurisdiction are not considered “development” requiring a permit from the Coastal Commission. They also informed staff that the City maintains coastal development permit authority for the implementation of the PM-1 Overlay and Plan. Pursuant to Subsection 21.28.030(E) (Parking Management [PM] Overlay District – Coastal Development Permit Required), the PM-1 Plan shall not become effective until the approval of a coastal development permit by the Planning Commission. 5 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 4 PM-1 Plan Components The components summarized below are consistent with the PM-1 Overlay components in Title 21 (see Subsection 21.28.030(F)(1) (Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan [PM-1]). They are also generally consistent with the same in Title 20, except for the Parking Restrictions, Wayfinding Program, and Alternative Transportation provisions. These are unique to Title 21 and resulted from the Coastal Commission’s consideration of the PM-1 Overlay, as described in the previous section. • Maintains Existing Public Parking Supply. The PM-1 Plan requires the retention of existing public parking spaces to meet the parking demand generated by visitors to the commercial district, Balboa Pier, and adjacent beaches and parks. Should the need arise, the City may modify, add, or remove parking spaces through an amendment to the implementing CDP. • Eliminates Required, Off-street Parking for Most Commercial Uses. To optimize the use of existing public and private parking spaces and in recognition that Balboa Village has a large supply of parking that is underutilized during the beach off-peak season, the PM-1 Plan eliminates the off-street parking requirement for new or expanded uses, except for these specified uses that generate a high demand for parking: Land Use Category Examples Assembly/Meeting Facilities Conference/convention facilities, meeting halls, places of worship, and yacht clubs Commercial Recreation and Entertainment Arcades, amusement parks, billiard parlors/pool halls, cinemas, and theaters Cultural Institutions Museums and libraries Marine Services Uses Boatyards, entertainment/excursions, and marine service stations Residential Uses Single/Two/Multi-family dwelling units and mixed-use. Schools Art/Dance/music, business/vocational, and professional Visitor Accommodations Bed and breakfast inns, hotels, motels, and timeshares. The above-mentioned uses are required to provide off-street parking consistent with the LCP Implementation Plan, or they could seek relief through a CDP for a parking reduction or an off-site parking agreement. Elimination of the parking requirement will allow changes in use or small additions to buildings within existing use and floor area limitations of Title 20 and the LCP. The removal of this regulatory constraint (parking) will not directly lead to the intensification of uses as other market forces will play a 6 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 5 more direct role in decisions to change use, expand and invest. The hope is with the removal of the parking requirement, reinvestment will follow that will help revitalize the area to better serve residents and visitors. • Allows Shared Use of Parking Facilities. Based on an informal count, there are approximately 161 private off-street parking spaces that are dedicated to tenant or customer parking within the PM-1 District. Making these spaces available for public use or other businesses when they are not needed is a more efficient utilization of these existing parking resources. The PM-1 Plan would allow the Director of Community Development to authorize shared parking, subject to minimum conditions that include: 1) space located within 1,250 feet of use its intended to serve; 2) no significant overlap in hours of operation or peak parking demand of the uses sharing the parking; 3) will not create traffic hazard or impacts surrounding uses; 4) binding agreement or legal instrument assuring joint use of parking is required; and 5) preparation of a parking management plan to address potential parking conflicts, if needed. The PM-1 Plan would also encourage the City to acquire or lease these private parking spaces from willing property owners to address issues of liability and maintenance. • Suspends Existing and Future In-Lieu Parking Fees. Currently businesses do not pay in-lieu parking fees. Nine businesses in Balboa Village paid annual in-lieu parking fees ($150 per space) prior to the program’s suspension in 2015. The revenue from existing permits (approximately $13,000 per year) is nominal. The PM-1 Plan would suspend the program and discontinue fee collection which is appropriate given the recommendation to eliminate required parking for most commercial uses. The true cost of creating a parking space is far higher and if the fee was adjusted to reflect the true cost of parking, it would be a considerable financial burden for a business. • Voluntary Employee Parking. The PM-1 Plan includes maintenance of the voluntary Balboa Village Employee Permit Program that includes reduced fees and designated parking locations for employee parking during non- summer months and peak use times. • Parking Restrictions. The PM-1 Plan will allow parking restrictions (i.e., time of use, duration, pricing, etc.) to optimize use of existing parking spaces. 7 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 6 • Wayfinding Program. The PM-1 Plan requires a wayfinding program to direct visitors to parking facilities, pedestrian and bicycle access routes and important destinations. • Alternative Transportation. The PM-1 Plan encourages the use of alternative transportation, such as the Balboa Island Ferry, bicycles, buses, and the Balboa Peninsula Trolley. DISCUSSION Analysis To approve a coastal development permit, the Planning Commission must evaluate the findings from Subsection 21.52.015(F) (Coastal Development Permits – Findings and Decision) of the NBMC and find that the proposed development: 1) Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program; and 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. Firstly, the proposed PM-1 Plan is compliant with all applicable sections of the LCP, as analyzed in Table 1 below. Table 1, LCP Consistency LCP Policy Analysis 2.9.3-14. Develop parking management programs for coastal zone areas that achieve the following: • Provides adequate, convenient parking for residents, guests, business patrons, and visitors of the coastal zone; • Optimizes use of existing parking spaces; • Provides for existing and future land uses; • Reduces traffic congestion; • Limits adverse parking impacts on user groups; • Provides improved parking information and signage; • Generates reasonable revenues to cover City costs; • Accommodates public transit and alternative modes of transportation. Consistent. As evidenced and codified by Subsection 21.28.030(F)(1) (Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan [PM-1]), the PM-1 is purposed to protect the special character of Balboa Village while more efficiently using the existing parking supply. The PM-1 Plan helps to enhance the pedestrian scale and storefront nature of the Village while reducing the need for new off-street parking facilities. This further reduces the need for curb cuts, traffic management devices, and other parking-related 8 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 7 LCP Policy Analysis measures that would be disruptive to the current environment. The PM-1 Plan accounts for all users of the parking in the Village and aims to enhance access to recreational and entertainment opportunities within the coastal zone. Furthermore, the PM-1 Plan also provides a robust wayfinding signage program and encourages alternative transportation. 2.9.3-1. Site and design new development to avoid use of parking configurations or parking management programs that are difficult to maintain and enforce. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan takes a simple and holistic approach to parking management in Balboa Village and helps to reduce the need for new off-street parking facilities. 2.9.3-2. Continue to require new development to provide off-street parking sufficient to serve the approved use in order to minimize impacts to public on-street and off-street parking available for coastal access. Consistent. While the PM-1 Plan eliminates or reduces off-street parking for many commercial uses, it does not do the same for the more intensive commercial uses and further does not reduce residential or mixed-use parking requirements. 2.9.3-3. Require that all proposed development maintain and enhance public access to the coast by providing adequate parking pursuant to the off- street parking regulations of the Zoning Code in effect as of October 13, 2005. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. 2.9.3-4. Periodically review and update off-street parking requirements to ensure that new development provides off-street parking sufficient to serve approved uses. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan in and of itself is intended to help update off-street parking requirements to be commensurate with the identified needs in Balboa Village. 2.9.3-5. Continue to require off-street parking in new development to have adequate dimensions, clearances, and access to insure their use. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not alter the design of required parking facilities. 2.9.3-6. Prohibit new development that would result in restrictions on public parking that would impede or restrict public access to beaches, trails or parklands, (including, but not limited to, the posting Consistent. The PM-1 Plan is intended to enhance public access to recreational amenities and entertainment within the coastal 9 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 8 LCP Policy Analysis of “no parking” signs, red curbing, and physical barriers), except where such restrictions are needed to protect public safety and where no other feasible alternative exists to provide public safety. zone. There is nothing that would allow private development to overtake public parking or restrict access. 2.9.3-7. If public parking restrictions are allowed to protect public safety, require new development to provide an equivalent quantity of public parking nearby as mitigation for impacts to coastal access and recreation, where feasible. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-6 above. 2.9.3-8. Continue to require properties with nonconforming parking to provide code- required off-street parking when new uses, alterations or additions result in increased parking demand. Consistent. While the PM-1 Plan offers flexibility, it does not affect the nonconforming provisions that are applicable to those uses not covered by the PM-1 Plan. 2.9.3-9. Approve no application for a modification or waiver of off-street parking requirements that are found to impact public parking available for coastal access. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan includes criteria that the Community Development Director must consider when allowing a reduction in off-street parking. 2.9.3-13. Encourage commercial and institutional development located near beaches and other coastal resources to provide parking for public access during weekends and holidays. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. 2.9.1-1. Continue to implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not negate the City’s ability to implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. 2.9.1-2. Continue to require new development to dedicate transit facilities, such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters, and similar facilities, where appropriate. Consistent. See response to 2.9.1-1 above. 2.9.1-3. Locate and design larger commercial and residential developments to be served by transit and provide non-automobile circulation to serve new development to the greatest extent possible. Consistent. See response to 2.9.1-1 above. 2.9.1-4. Encourage the use of commercial and institutional parking areas for use as public parking during weekends and holidays in conjunction with public transit or shuttles to serve coastal recreational areas. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. 10 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 9 LCP Policy Analysis 2.9.1-5. Encourage OCTA to continue and expand summer bus service to coastal recreational areas. Consistent. Although the City does not control OCTA’s operations, the City has obtained funding from OCTA to operate the Balboa Peninsula Trolley service, which operates during the busy summer months and provides free rides to visitors of the coastal zone recreational areas. 2.9.1-6. Maintain and enhance existing public water transportation services and encourage and provide incentives for expansion of these uses and land support facilities. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan is intended to encourage alternative modes of transportation. 2.9.1-7. The City shall study alternative funding mechanisms to provide a low-cost public transportation system to serve beach areas impacted by traffic during summertime, peak-use periods. The City shall address feasible implementation measures for a summertime shuttle or other transit opportunities in the Implementation Plan of the LCP. Consistent. See response to 2.9.1-5 above. 2.9.1-8. Employment, retail, and entertainment districts and coastal recreational areas should be well served by public transit and easily accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists. Streets, sidewalks, bicycle paths, and recreational trails (including the Coastal Trail) should be designed and regulated to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit ridership. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan aims to encourage alternative modes of transportation by raising awareness of the Newport-Balboa Bike Trail, the availability of bus parking in the Balboa Pier Main Lot, the installation of new bicycle facilities in convenient locations where demand is demonstrated, and operation of the Balboa Peninsula Trolley. 2.9.1-9. The City shall encourage employers to provide incentives for transit ridership (e.g. subsidies for transit use, shuttles to transit stations), ridesharing, vanpools, and other transportation demand measures designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan includes a voluntary employee permit parking program, which offers reduced fees for parking in designated parking areas during peak demand periods. As part of this program, the City also encourages employers to provide incentives for using alternative modes of transportation. 11 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 10 LCP Policy Analysis 2.9.1-10. Encourage new developments to design projects to facilitate transit ridership and ridesharing through such means as locating and designing building entries that are convenient to pedestrians and transit riders. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not impact the design of buildings. Instead, it helps to eliminate the need for new curb cuts and other measures to facilitate new parking facilities. This helps to ensure the pedestrian environment is maintained. 2.9.2-3. Develop and implement a uniform signing program to assist the public in locating, recognizing, and utilizing public bikeways and trails. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan includes a robust wayfinding signage program that was refreshed through public outreach with the former Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). 2.9.2-4. Design and site new development to provide connections to existing and proposed bikeways and trail systems. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not interfere with the need to enhance access in the coastal zone. 2.9.2-5. Where appropriate, provide bicycle racks and hitching posts at public beaches and parks. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan encourages bicycle ridership by providing new or additional racks in areas of demonstrated demand. 3.1.1-1. Protect, and where feasible, expand and enhance public access to and along the shoreline and to beaches, coastal waters, tidelands, coastal parks, and trails. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. 3.1.1-2. Protect and enhance all existing public street ends providing public access to the shoreline, beaches, coastal parks, and trails. Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. 3.1.1-9. Protect, expand, and enhance a system of public coastal access that achieves the following: • Maximizes public access to and along the shoreline; • Includes pedestrian, hiking, bicycle, and equestrian trails; • Provides connections to beaches, parks, and recreational facilities; • Provides connections with trail systems of adjacent jurisdictions; • Provides access to coastal view corridors; • Facilitates alternative modes of transportation; Consistent. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. 12 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 11 LCP Policy Analysis • Minimizes alterations to natural landforms; • Protects environmentally sensitive habitat areas; • Does not violate private property rights. 3.1.1-11. Require new development to minimize impacts to public access to and along the shoreline. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan helps to eliminate the need for new curb cuts and other measures to facilitate new parking facilities. This helps to ensure the pedestrian environment is maintained. 3.2.2-1. Continue to protect public coastal access recreational opportunities through the provision of adequate support facilities and services. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan is purposed with taking a holistic approach to parking management in the Balboa Village. It does not preclude the City from providing adequate support facilities. 3.2.2-4. Develop parking management programs for coastal zone areas to minimize parking use conflicts between commercial uses, residential uses, and coastal zone visitors during peak summer months. Consistent. See responses to 2.9.3-14 and 2.9.3-2 above. 3.2.1-1. Protect, and where feasible, expand and enhance recreational opportunities in the coastal zone. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan is a framework to manage the existing parking supply in Balboa Village that enhances opportunities for coastal amenities. 3.2.1-2. Continue to provide opportunities for a wide range of recreational activities at City parks and beaches. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not impact the use of public parks and beaches. 3.2.1-5. Continue to allow recreational commercial uses in commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay. Consistent. The PM-1 Plan does not preclude these uses from locating in Balboa Village. Secondly, the proposed PM-1 Plan is compliant with Title 21, as described below. 1) Consistent with Subsections 21.28.030(B)(3), 21.28.030(B)(4), and 21.28.030(B)(5) of the NBMC. The PM-1 Plan helps to protect the special community character of Balboa Village and enhance the pedestrian-oriented, traditional storefront character of Balboa Village by reducing requirements for new off-street parking facilities and the need for driveway 13 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 12 curb cuts, traffic control devices and other parking-related improvements that are disruptive to this environment or result in a loss of public on-street parking. This is achieved through a variety of measures including maintaining existing private and public parking facilities, allowing opportunities for shared parking with other uses, and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. 2) Consistent with Subsection 21.28.030(B)(1) of the NBMC. The PM-1 Plan helps to establish parking programs to adequately serve the parking needs for Balboa Village residents, visitors, and businesses and for recreational visitors to Balboa Pier and adjacent beaches and parks. This is achieved through maintaining public parking facilities, authorizing shared parking with other uses and properties, and establishing voluntary employee parking programs. 3) Consistent with Subsection 21.28.030(B)(2) of the NBMC. The PM-1 Plan serves to modify the requirements of Chapter 21.40 (Of-Street Parking), or any successor chapter, to optimize the use of existing public and private parking spaces reflecting Balboa Village has a large supply of public parking that is underused during the beach off-peak season. 4) Consistent with Subsection 21.28.0309B)(6) of the NBMC. The PM-1 Plan helps to provide improved parking information and signage by incorporating wayfinding signs so as to ensure visitors are oriented toward available off-site parking or alternative modes of transportation. 5) Consistent with Subsection 21.28.030(B)(8) of the NBMC. The PM-1 Plan helps provide greater accommodation for public transit and alternative modes of transportation. In particular, the PM-1 Plan aims to encourage pedestrian and bicyclist use of the Balboa Island Ferry, raising awareness of the Newport-Balboa Bike Trial, bus parking in the Balboa Pier Main Lot, providing new or additional bicycle racks where demand is demonstrated, and continuing trolley service throughout Balboa Peninsula during the summer months. Consistency Summary As described in the foregoing section, the PM-1 Plan is consistent with the City’s certified adopted LCP and its implementation plan (Title 21). The PM-1 Plan seeks to ensure there is the adequate, convenient, and efficient use of the parking supply within Balboa Village through a comprehensive plan that guides 14 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 13 development. It further helps to reduce barriers to entry for new visitor-serving commercial uses while limiting adverse parking impacts on user groups. Since the PM-1 Plan takes a holistic approach to parking management in a challenging area that is rich with coastal resources, it in turn helps to enhance public access to coastal resources and recreation opportunities. The draft resolution is attached as Attachment No. PC 1 to this report and includes all the appropriate recitals to substantiate the findings and approve the PM-1 Plan consistent with staff’s recommendation. Environmental Review The approval of the CDP to implement the PM-1 Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following Sections of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3: • 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); and • 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378). Furthermore, the approval is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to the following Sections of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3: • 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies); and • 15265 (Adoptions of Coastal Plans and Programs). Implementation of the PM-1 has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Each development project using the provisions of the PM-1 Plan will be evaluated on its own merits against CEQA. Implementation of the PM- 1 Plan sets forth a holistic framework for managing existing parking only in the PM-1 District and is an activity that is consistent with the California Coastal Act and the City’s adopted and certified LCP. Public Notice Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot and mailed to all owners of property and residential occupants inside and within 300 feet of the boundaries of the PM-1 (excluding intervening rights-of-way and waterways) at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the NBMC. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the city website. 15 Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Planning Commission, February 23, 2023 Page 14 Prepared by: Submitted by: ______________________ Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP Principal Planner ATTACHMENTS PC 1 Draft Resolution with Findings, Including the PM-1 Plan as Exhibit “A” 01/18/23 16 Attachment No. PC 1 Draft Resolution with Findings, including the PM-1 Plan as Exhibit “A” 17 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE18 RESOLUTION NO. PC2023-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO IMPLEMENT THE BALBOA VILLAGE PARKING MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT PLAN (PM-1) (PA2017-046) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS. 1. In January 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2014-20 establishing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District and Plan (“PM-1 Overlay and Plan”) modifying required off-street parking requirements within the Balboa Village area. The PM- 1 Overlay and Plan were added to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (“NBMC”). 2. A Local Coastal Program (“LCP”) amendment to incorporate the PM-1 Overlay and Plan into Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) (“Title 21”) of the NBMC was approved by the California Coastal Commission (Coastal Commission) on September 9, 2020, with suggested modifications, and subsequently adopted by City Council on February 9, 2021. Title 21 requires the processing and approval of a coastal development permit prior to implementation of PM-1 Overlay and Plan. 3. The City prepared the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (“PM-1 Plan”). Due to the location of several components within the Coastal Commission’s permitting jurisdiction, the City submitted an application to the Coastal Commission’s staff for consideration on March 11, 2022. An initial review by Coastal Commission’s staff was not completed until September 2022, and the City submitted additional responsive information on October 20, 2022. 4. After receiving the resubmitted materials, the Coastal Commission’s staff informed the City that the components of the PM-1 Plan, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, within its permitting jurisdiction are not considered “development” requiring review by the Coastal Commission, and that the City maintains coastal development permit authority for the implementation of the PM-1 Overlay and Plan. 5. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on February 23, 2023, in the City Council Chambers 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 Chapters 20.62 (Public Hearings) and 21.62 (Public Hearings) of the NBMC. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this public hearing. 19 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 2 of 35 01-17-23 SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION. 1. Adoption of the PM-1 Plan is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378), and is statutorily exempt under Sections 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and 15265 (Adoptions of Local Coastal Programs) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3. 2. Implementation of the PM-1 has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Each development project using the provisions of the PM-1 Plan will be evaluated on its own merits against CEQA. Implementation of the PM- 1 Plan sets forth a holistic framework for managing existing parking only in the PM-1 District and is an activity that is consistent with the California Coastal Act and the City’s adopted and certified LCP. SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS. In accordance with Section 21.52.015 (coastal Development Permits, Findings, and Decision) of the NBMC, the following findings and facts in support of a coastal development permit are set forth herein: Finding: A. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program. Facts in Support of Finding: 1. The PM-1 Plan is consistent with the following Coastal Land Use Plan Policies: o 2.9.3-14. Develop parking management programs for coastal zone areas that achieve the following: ▪ Provides adequate, convenient parking for residents, guests, business patrons, and visitors of the coastal zone; ▪ Optimizes use of existing parking spaces; ▪ Provides for existing and future land uses; ▪ Reduces traffic congestion; ▪ Limits adverse parking impacts on user groups; ▪ Provides improved parking information and signage; ▪ Generates reasonable revenues to cover City costs; ▪ Accommodates public transit and alternative modes of transportation. As evidenced and codified by Subsection 21.28.030(F)(1) (Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan [PM-1]), the PM-1 is purposed to protect the special character of Balboa Village while more efficiently using the existing parking supply. The PM-1 Plan helps to enhance the pedestrian scale and storefront nature of the Village 20 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 3 of 35 01-17-23 while reducing the need for new off-street parking facilities. This further reduces the need for curb cuts, traffic management devices, and other parking-related measures that would be disruptive to the current environment. The PM-1 Plan accounts for all users of the parking in the Village and aims to enhance access to recreational and entertainment opportunities within the coastal zone. Furthermore, the PM-1 Plan also provides a robust wayfinding signage program and encourages alternative transportation. o 2.9.3-1. Site and design new development to avoid use of parking configurations or parking management programs that are difficult to maintain and enforce. The PM-1 Plan takes a simple and holistic approach to parking management in Balboa Village and helps to reduce the need for new off-street parking facilities. o 2.9.3-2. Continue to require new development to provide off-street parking sufficient to serve the approved use in order to minimize impacts to public on-street and off- street parking available for coastal access. While the PM-1 Plan eliminates or reduces off-street parking for many commercial uses, it does not do the same for the more intensive commercial uses and further does not reduce residential or mixed-use parking requirements. o 2.9.3-3. Require that all proposed development maintain and enhance public access to the coast by providing adequate parking pursuant to the off-street parking regulations of the Zoning Code in effect as of October 13, 2005. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. o 2.9.3-4. Periodically review and update off-street parking requirements to ensure that new development provides off-street parking sufficient to serve approved uses. The PM-1 Plan in and of itself is intended to help update off-street parking requirements to be commensurate with the identified needs in Balboa Village. o 2.9.3-5. Continue to require off-street parking in new development to have adequate dimensions, clearances, and access to insure their use. The PM-1 Plan does not alter the design of required parking facilities. o 2.9.3-6. Prohibit new development that would result in restrictions on public parking that would impede or restrict public access to beaches, trails or parklands, (including, but not limited to, the posting of “no parking” signs, red curbing, and physical barriers), except where such restrictions are needed to protect public safety and where no other feasible alternative exists to provide public safety. 21 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 4 of 35 01-17-23 The PM-1 Plan is intended to enhance public access to recreational amenities and entertainment within the coastal zone. There is nothing that would allow private development to overtake public parking or restrict access. o 2.9.3-7. If public parking restrictions are allowed to protect public safety, require new development to provide an equivalent quantity of public parking nearby as mitigation for impacts to coastal access and recreation, where feasible. See response to 2.9.3-6 above. o 2.9.3-8. Continue to require properties with nonconforming parking to provide code- required off-street parking when new uses, alterations or additions result in increased parking demand. While the PM-1 Plan offers flexibility, it does not affect the nonconforming provisions that are applicable to those uses not covered by the PM-1 Plan. o 2.9.3-9. Approve no application for a modification or waiver of off-street parking requirements that are found to impact public parking available for coastal access. The PM-1 Plan includes criteria that the Community Development Director must consider when allowing a reduction in off-street parking. o 2.9.3-13. Encourage commercial and institutional development located near beaches and other coastal resources to provide parking for public access during weekends and holidays. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. o 2.9.1-1. Continue to implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. The PM-1 Plan does not negate the City’s ability to implement the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance. o 2.9.1-2. Continue to require new development to dedicate transit facilities, such as bus turnouts, benches, shelters and similar facilities, where appropriate. See response to 2.9.1-1 above. o 2.9.1-3. Locate and design larger commercial and residential developments to be served by transit and provide non-automobile circulation to serve new development to the greatest extent possible. See response to 2.9.1-1 above. 22 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 5 of 35 01-17-23 o 2.9.1-4. Encourage the use of commercial and institutional parking areas for use as public parking during weekends and holidays in conjunction with public transit or shuttles to serve coastal recreational areas. See response to 2.9.3-2 above. o 2.9.1-5. Encourage OCTA to continue and expand summer bus service to coastal recreational areas. o 2.9.1-6. Maintain and enhance existing public water transportation services and encourage and provide incentives for expansion of these uses and land support facilities. The PM-1 Plan is intended to encourage alternative modes of transportation. o 2.9.1-7. The City shall study alternative funding mechanisms to provide a low-cost public transportation system to serve beach areas impacted by traffic during summertime, peak-use periods. The City shall address feasible implementation measures for a summertime shuttle or other transit opportunities in the Implementation Plan of the LCP. See response to 2.9.1-5 above. o 2.9.1-8. Employment, retail, and entertainment districts and coastal recreational areas should be well served by public transit and easily accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists. Streets, sidewalks, bicycle paths, and recreational trails (including the Coastal Trail) should be designed and regulated to encourage walking, bicycling, and transit ridership. The PM-1 Plan aims to encourage alternative modes of transportation by raising awareness of the Newport-Balboa Bike Trail, the availability of bus parking in the Balboa Pier Main Lot, the installation of new bicycle facilities in convenient locations where demand is demonstrated, and operation of the Balboa Peninsula Trolley. o 2.9.1-9. The City shall encourage employers to provide incentives for transit ridership (e.g. subsidies for transit use, shuttles to transit stations), ridesharing, vanpools, and other transportation demand measures designed to reduce vehicle miles traveled. The PM-1 Plan includes a voluntary employee permit parking program, which offers reduced fees for parking in designated parking areas during peak demand periods. As part of this program, the City also encourages employers to provide incentives for using alternative modes of transportation. o 2.9.1-10. Encourage new developments to design projects to facilitate transit ridership and ridesharing through such means as locating and designing building entries that are convenient to pedestrians and transit riders. 23 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 6 of 35 01-17-23 The PM-1 Plan does not impact the design of buildings. Instead, it helps to eliminate the need for new curb cuts and other measures to facilitate new parking facilities. This helps to ensure the pedestrian environment is maintained. o 2.9.2-3. Develop and implement a uniform signing program to assist the public in locating, recognizing, and utilizing public bikeways and trails. The PM-1 Plan includes a robust wayfinding signage program that was refreshed through public outreach with the former Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). o 2.9.2-4. Design and site new development to provide connections to existing and proposed bikeways and trail systems. The PM-1 Plan does not interfere with the need to enhance access in the coastal zone. o 2.9.2-5. Where appropriate, provide bicycle racks and hitching posts at public beaches and parks. The PM-1 Plan encourages bicycle ridership by providing new or additional racks in areas of demonstrated demand. o 3.1.1-1. Protect, and where feasible, expand and enhance public access to and along the shoreline and to beaches, coastal waters, tidelands, coastal parks, and trails. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. o 3.1.1-2. Protect and enhance all existing public street ends providing public access to the shoreline, beaches, coastal parks, and trails. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. o 3.1.1-9. Protect, expand, and enhance a system of public coastal access that achieves the following: ▪ Maximizes public access to and along the shoreline; ▪ Includes pedestrian, hiking, bicycle, and equestrian trails; ▪ Provides connections to beaches, parks, and recreational facilities; ▪ Provides connections with trail systems of adjacent jurisdictions; ▪ Provides access to coastal view corridors; ▪ Facilitates alternative modes of transportation; ▪ Minimizes alterations to natural landforms; ▪ Protects environmentally sensitive habitat areas; ▪ Does not violate private property rights. See response to 2.9.3-14 above. 24 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 7 of 35 01-17-23 o 3.1.1-11. Require new development to minimize impacts to public access to and along the shoreline. The PM-1 Plan helps to eliminate the need for new curb cuts and other measures to facilitate new parking facilities. This helps to ensure the pedestrian environment is maintained. o 3.2.2-1. Continue to protect public coastal access recreational opportunities through the provision of adequate support facilities and services. The PM-1 Plan is purposed with taking a holistic approach to parking management in the Balboa Village. It does not preclude the City from providing adequate support facilities. o 3.2.2-4. Develop parking management programs for coastal zone areas to minimize parking use conflicts between commercial uses, residential uses, and coastal zone visitors during peak summer months. See responses to 2.9.3-14 and 2.9.3-2 above. o 3.2.1-1. Protect, and where feasible, expand and enhance recreational opportunities in the coastal zone. The PM-1 Plan is a framework to manage the existing parking supply in Balboa Village that enhances opportunities for coastal amenities. o 3.2.1-2. Continue to provide opportunities for a wide range of recreational activities at City parks and beaches. The PM-1 Plan does not impact the use of public parks and beaches. o 3.2.1-5. Continue to allow recreational commercial uses in commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay. The PM-1 Plan does not preclude these uses from locating in Balboa Village. 2. The PM-1 Plan is consistent with Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the NBMC, as it is specifically implementing a component of said Title. Pursuant to Section 21.28.030(E) (Parking Management [PM] Overlay District) of the NBMC, implementation of PM-1 Overlay and Plan requires the approval of a coastal development permit by the Planning Commission. The Coastal Development Permit review is required to consider whether the PM-1 Plan addresses the various issues identified in Section 21.28.030(B) of the NBMC. Specifically, the PM-1 Plan is anticipated to: o Protect the special community character of Balboa Village and enhance the pedestrian-oriented, traditional storefront character of Balboa Village by reducing requirements for new off-street parking facilities and the need for driveway curb 25 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 8 of 35 01-17-23 cuts, traffic control devices and other parking-related improvements that are disruptive to this environment or result in a loss of public on-street parking in accordance with Sections 21.28.030(B)(3), 21.28.030(B)(4), and 21.28.030(B)(5) of the NBMC through a variety of measures including maintaining existing private and public parking facilities, allowing opportunities for shared parking with other uses, and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. o Establish parking programs to adequately serve the parking needs for Balboa Village residents, visitors, and businesses and for recreational visitors to Balboa Pier and adjacent beaches and parks in accordance with Section 21.28.030(B)(1) by maintaining public parking facilities, authorizing shared parking with other uses and properties, and establishing voluntary employee parking programs. o Modify the requirements of Chapter 21.40 (Of-Street Parking), or any successor chapter, to optimize the use of existing public and private parking spaces reflecting Balboa Village has a large supply of public parking that is underused during the beach off-peak season in accordance with Sections 21.28.030(B)(2) and 21.40.120. o Provide improved parking information and signage in accordance with Section 21.28.0309(B)(6) by incorporating wayfinding signs so as to ensure visitors are oriented toward available off-site parking or alternative modes of transportation. o Provide greater accommodation of public transit and alternative modes of transportation in accordance with Section 21.28.030(B)(8) by encouraging pedestrian and bicyclist use of the Balboa Island Ferry, raising awareness of the Newport-Balboa Bike Trial, bus parking in the Balboa Pier Main Lot, providing new or additional bicycle racks where demand is demonstrated, and continuing trolley service throughout Balboa Peninsula during the summer months. 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. Fact in Support of Finding: The PM-1 Overlay and Plan include properties and areas that are between the nearest public road and the water. The PM-1 Plan seeks to ensure there is the adequate, convenient, and efficient use of the parking supply within Balboa Village through a comprehensive plan that guides development. It further helps to reduce barriers to entry for new visitor-serving commercial uses while limiting adverse parking impacts on user groups. Since the PM-1 Plan takes a holistic approach to parking management in a challenging area that is rich with coastal resources, it in turn helps to enhance public access to coastal resources and recreation opportunities. 26 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 9 of 35 01-17-23 SECTION 4. DECISION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1.The Planning Commission finds that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378), and is statutorily exempt under Sections 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and 15265 (Adoptions of Local Coastal Programs) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because the implementation of the PM-1 has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Each development project using the provisions of the PM-1 Plan will be evaluated on its own merits against CEQA. Implementation of the PM-1 Plan sets forth a holistic framework for managing existing parking only in the PM-1 District and is an activity that is consistent with the California Coastal Act and the City’s adopted and certified LCP. 2.The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves the Coastal Development Permit referenced as PA2017-046, including the PM-1 Plan in Exhibit “A” 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 by the provisions of Title 21(Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the NBMC. Final action taken by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance with Section 21.64.035 of the NBMC and Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the California Public Resources Code. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: BY:_________________________ Curtis Ellmore, Chair BY:_________________________ Sarah Klaustermeier, Secretary 27 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 10 of 35 01-17-23 EXHIBIT “A” Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District (PM-1) Plan 28 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 11 of 35 01-17-23 29 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 12 of 35 01-17-23 30 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 13 of 35 01-17-23 31 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 14 of 35 01-17-23 32 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 15 of 35 01-17-23 33 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 16 of 35 01-17-23 34 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 17 of 35 01-17-23 35 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 18 of 35 01-17-23 36 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 19 of 35 01-17-23 37 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 20 of 35 01-17-23 38 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 21 of 35 01-17-23 39 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 22 of 35 01-17-23 40 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 23 of 35 01-17-23 41 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 24 of 35 01-17-23 42 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 25 of 35 01-17-23 43 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 26 of 35 01-17-23 44 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 27 of 35 01-17-23 45 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 28 of 35 01-17-23 46 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 29 of 35 01-17-23 47 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 30 of 35 01-17-23 48 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 31 of 35 01-17-23 49 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 32 of 35 01-17-23 50 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 33 of 35 01-17-23 51 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 34 of 35 01-17-23 52 Planning Commission Resolution No. PC2023-011 Page 35 of 35 01-17-23 53 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE54 February 23, 2023, Planning Commission Item 5 Comments These comments on a Newport Beach Planning Commission agenda item are submitted by: Jim Mosher ( jimmosher@yahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach 92660 (949-548-6229). Item No. 5. BALBOA VILLAGE PARKING MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT PLAN (PM-1) IMPLEMENTATION (PA2017-046) On handwritten page 31 (“Introduction and Purpose”), in paragraph 3, I believe the body reviewing the present Coastal Development Permit application is the City’s Planning Commission, not the California Coastal Commission. I further believe paragraph 4 should be replaced, in its entirety, with: “The purposes of PM-1 are:” for what follows is an exact copy of the CCC-certified specific purposes of PM-1 as found in NBMC Subsection 21.28.030.F.1.a, to which references to the more general Subsection 21.28.030.B have been appended. In other words, these are the specific purposes of PM-1, not the general purposes of Parking Management Programs, as the draft wording implies. As to the remainder of the document being submitted for approval, it seems more a restatement of the required PM-1 “Implementation Components” certified by the CCC in NBMC Subsection 21.28.030.F.d than a clearly-stated development plan to implement them. To be sure, some of the required “Implementation Components” seem self-implementing. But others are not. And of those that are not self-implementing, pieces seem missing. For example, of required Implementation Component iv of PM-1 (“Voluntary Employee Parking,” page 36), the Commission is given Attachment B (pages 40-41) to consider. But that is a plan only for the “The City shall operate a voluntary Balboa Village Employee Permit Program” part. I see nothing in the CDP application indicating what development the City proposes to implement the “The City shall encourage employers to provide incentives for transit ridership and other transportation demand measures” part. Similarly, Attachment D (pages 51-53) purports to implement the last requirement on page 36, but I see nothing in Attachment D that shows where the City proposes to establish the required loading zones for ride-sharing services. Nor do I see the proposed locations for bus parking in the Balboa Pier Main Lot, or the locations that have been identified for possible new or expanded bike racks. Or how everything listed on pages 34-36 will fit together to ensure the purposes of PM-1 are achieved. In short, this does not seem to be a comprehensive development plan to implement PM-1. Indeed, much space is devoted to defending PM-1’s consistency with the City’s Local Coastal Program. But that seems largely redundant since, as the staff report and resolution say, the Coastal Commission has already certified PM-1 as being consistent. It would seem to me the question before the Planning Commission is whether the specific new development proposed to implement PM-1 is both complete and consistent with PM-1. Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5a - Additional Materials Received Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1) (PA2017-046) Balboa Village Parking Management District Plan (PA2017-046) Planning Commission Public Hearing February 23, 2023 Benjamin Zdeba, AICP, Principal Planner Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) Background Community Development Department 2 •2012, Balboa Village Master Plan •2015, Zoning Code updated •2017, LCP certified by Coastal •2020, LCPA approved by Coastal •2021, Title 21 adopted by Council •February 2022, CDP submitted •October 2022, CDP returned to City Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) Purpose Community Development Department 3 •Protect character of Balboa Village •Establish parking programs to serve all user groups •Modify parking requirements to efficiently use supply •Provide enhanced signage •Greater accommodation of public transit and alternative modes Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) Implementing Components Community Development Department 4 Enhanced Wayfinding Protect and Manage Existing Parking Reduced and Altered Parking Requirements Employee Parking Permit Program Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) Coastal Consistency Community Development Department 5 •LCP Policy and Title 21 analyses provided in the staff report •Reduces barriers to new visitor- serving commercial •Enhances public access to coastal resources and recreation •Coastal Commission is supportive Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) Recommendation Community Development Department 6 •Conduct a public hearing •Find not subject to CEQA under 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) and statutorily exempt under 15262 and 15265 •Adopt the Resolution to approve the CDP including Exhibit “A” and its strategy examples Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046) 7 Benjamin Zdeba, AICP, Principal Planner bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov Planning Commission Public Hearing February 23, 2023 Planning Commission - February 23, 2023 Item No. 5b - Additional Materials Presented at the Meeting by Staff Implementing the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District Plan (PM-1)(PA2017-046)