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Regular Planning Commission Meeting
0 Place: City Council Chambers
y Time: 7:30 p.m.
Date: January 4, 1979
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Ri V. Hogan, Community Development Director .
L.gh Coffin, Assistant City Attorney
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Ames D. Hewicker, Assistant Directror - Planninig
ii11 Dye, Assistant City Engineer
ajvid Dmohowski, Advance Planning.Administrator
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ilnutes Written By: Joan Lord
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Motion
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 119
All Ayes
ere approved as written.
REquest to permit the construction of a two - story
building that may include a mixture of retail,
office and light manufacturing uses on a site in
Recreation and Marine Commercial area of the Ma i•
ners Mile Specific Plan Area, and the review of ai
Initial Study. Existing uses along the West Co s•
iighway frontage of the property are proposed t
rermain in conjunction with the proposed developme
ocation: A portion of Lot H, Tract No. 919, 110
ted at 2701 -2703 West Coast Highway,;
the southerly side of West Coast Higlha
between Riverside Avenue and Tustin for
Mariners Mile.
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dne. Specific Plan Area No. 5
%pplicant: Edward B. Robinson, Newport Beach
Elmer John Larson, Newport Beach; and
�ners:
Gwendolyn I. Snyder, Balboa Island
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Motion was made to continue this item until the
Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 1979.
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Request to permit the construction of a two -story USE
office - retail building and related subterranean PERMIT
parking spaces in the Corona del Mar Specific Plan W-1894
Area where a specific plan has not been adopted, .
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Location: Lot 1, Block L, Tract No. 323, and Lots J N. "18
16, 18, 20, and 22, Block 732, Corona 1979
del Mar, located at 2600 East Coast Hig -
way, on the southerly corner of East
Coast Highway and.Dahlia Avenue in
Corona del Mar.
Zone: C -1 -Z
Applicant: Ernest George, Corona del Mar
Owner: Same as Applicant
Engineer: Osborn and Associates, Tustin
Motion was made to continue this item until the
Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 1979.
_ ocation: Lot 1, Block L, Tract No. 323, and Lots
16, 18, 20, and 22, Block 732, Corona
del Mar, located at 2600 East Coast
Highway, on the southeasterly corner of
East Coast Highway and Dahlia Avenue in
Corona del Mar.
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Zane: C -1 -Z
Applicant: Ernest George, Corona del Mar
Owner: Same as Applicant
Enlgineer: Osborn and Associates, Tustin
Motion was made to continue this item until the
Pljanning Commission meeting of January 18, 1979.
Request to create one parcel of land for commerciial ESUB
development where .five lots now exist. livis
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Location: Lot 1, Block L, Tract No. 323, and Lots
16, 18, 20, and 22, Block 732, Corona CONT'
del Mar, located at 2600 East Coast T0 -
Highway, on the southereasterly corner jJTN.
of East Coast Highway and Dahlia Avenue 1979
in Corona del Mar.
ne: C -1 -Z
Applicant: Ernest George, Corona del Mar
Owner: Same as Applicant
Engineer: Osborn and Associates, Tustin
Motion was made to continue this. item until the
Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 1979.
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Re�quest to permit the construction of a two -stor SITE
office building containing 2500 sq.ft. with 10 on- PLAN
site parking spaces in a Specific Plan Area, where REVIEW
a� specific plan has not been adopted, and the ac N0. 18
c ptance of an environmental document. A modifica-
tion to the Zoning Code was approved under Use Pler- APPROVI
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mit No. 1864 which will permit required parking
spaces to encroach to the rear alley right -of -way
line and a reduction in the required aisle width.
Location: Lots 5 and 6, Block 530, Lancaster's
Addition to Newport Beach, located at
509 -511 31st Street, on the northerly
side of 31st Street between Villa Way
and Lafayette Avenue in Cannery Villa
Zone: C -2
Applicant: Peter Plotkin, Los Angeles
Owner: Same as Appl.icant
Staff stated that this proposal was previously
approved with a larger development, and the devel
opment has now been substantially reduced.
Peter Plotkin, Los Angeles, the applicant, appear
before the Planning Commission to answer any ques
tions the Commissioners might have. There were
none.
Motion
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Motion was made that the Planning Commission make
All Ayes
the following findings:
1. The proposed development is a high - quality
proposal and will not adversely affect the
benefits of occupancy and use of existing
properties within the area.
2. The proposed development does not adversely
affect the public benefits derived from the
.expenditures of public funds for improvement.
and beautification of street and public facil
ties within the area.
3. The project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
I. Adequate parking spaces and related vehicular
circulation will be provided in conjunction
with the proposed development.
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Open spaces and parking areas will achieveltl
efficient and harmonious objectives set fo}tl
in the standards for the Site Plan Review.!
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approve Site Plan Review No. 18, subject to'.tl
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conditions:
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The development shall be in substantial cop-
formance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans and elevation, except as noted in
Condition No. 2.
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That the proposed off - street parking lot s a
be revised to the satisfaction of the Publ c
Works Director as follows:
a. That the proposed wall be set back 5 fe(
from the adjacent alley right -of -way Iii
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That all mechanical equipment and trash area!
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shall be screened from adjacent streets and
properties.
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That all signs shall meet the requirementsio.
the Sign Code.
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That all conditions of approval of ResubdiO .
Sion No. 591 be fulfilled.
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That a landscape plan with permanent irrig�tl
system be approved by the Parks and Recreatic
Department and installed prior to building:
occupancy.
Request
to permit the construction of a synagog e
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related facilities in the Planned Community of
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cation: Parcel Nos. 1 and 2, Parcel Map 95 +7
Resubdivision No.' 538), located at
1011 Camelback Street, on the south-
easterly corner of Camelback Street
and Jamboree Road in the North Ford)
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Zone: P -C
Applicant: Temple Bat Yahm, Newport Beach
Owner: Same as Applicant
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Request to create one parcel of land where two par
cels now exist so as to permit the construction of
a synagogue and related facilities on the property
Location: Parcel Nos.. 1 and 2, Parcel Map 95 -7
(Resubdivision No. 538), located at
1011 Camelback Street, on the south-
easterly corner of Camelback Street
and Jamboree Road in the North Ford
Planned Community.
Zone: P -C
Applicant: Temple Bat Yahm, Newport Beach
Owner.: Same as Applicant
Engineer: William G. Church, Newport Beach
Staff recommended that Items #6 and #7 be heard
together. The staff presented revised calculation
n the maximum square footage.which could be con-
structed on the site based upon the site coverage
requirement in the P -C District.
Public hearing was opened on this item. Bernard
ome, Chairman of the Temple Bat Yahm Building Com
ittee, and Sid Eisenshtat, architect for the proj
ct, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr
ome stated that they agree with the staff report
n Item #6 and all but Condition No. 6 of the staf
eport on Item V. Discussion between Mr. Rome an
taf regarding this condition, that an 8 foot wide
.C.C. sidewalk be constructed immediately behind
We curb along the Camelback Street frontage and
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along the curb return at Jamboree Road, covered the
following points:
1) There are no sidewalks on any of the developed
areas on Camelback Street at the present time.
Staff stated that sidewalks will be put in as fulnds
bo.come available. Sidewalks could not be required
o, the Post Office on Camelback Street because the
City does not have control over a senior governmen-
tal agency. Mr. Rome offered to set aside fund sl'I
for the sidewalk to be put in when the work is dlone
on the rest of Camelback Street.
2), Staff stated that, in the interest of pedes —
tH an circulation, sidewalk adjacent to the curb is
warranted. Mr. Rome and Mr. Eisenshtat pointed out
that provision for loading and unloading passengers
hid been made in the design of the project. A sug-
gestion was made that sidewalk be installed bet een
the most easterly and westerly driveway locationls
• and the easterly and westerly property lines, with
the balance of the site using the proposed interior
pedestrian circulation system. Mr. Rome said that
would be acceptable if no other sidewalk was
required.
3) In answer to a Commissioner's question about
the cost of putting in sidewalk, staff answered:
tFiat the cost would be little more than it would be
to landscape and irrigate the area. Mr. Rome s id
tAat they planned to leave the land on Jamboree
Road in its natural state, so no landscaping wo ld
be necessary on that street. Staff stated that;
uitimately Jamboree Road would be widened and there
will be curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side
of Jamboree Road.
4 A question from a member of the Planning Com-
mission concerned the need for an 8 foot sidewallk
adjacent to the curb. Staff stated that 8 foot'
seemed advisable to accomodate the pedestrian
trlIaffic, and having it adjacent to the curb would
avoid having people walk through a planted area.
Mi. Rome asked if a 5 foot wide sidewalk would be
acceptable since they planned an elaborate loading
area, and staff agreed that it would.
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There being no others desiring to be heard on thi .
item, the public hearing was closed.
Motion
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Motion was made that the Planning Commission make
All Ayes
the following findings:
1. That the proposed use does not conflict with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and
is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant
environmental impaLt.
3. That adequate parking spaces and related
vehicular circulation will be provided in co
junction with the proposed development with
a revised plan to be approved by the City.
4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1892 will not
under the circumstances of this case.be detr
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons resid•
ing and working in the neighborhood or be
detrimental or injurious to property or imprt
ments in the neighborhood or the general wel.
fare of the City .
and approve Use Permit No. 1892, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial con-
formance with the.approved plot plan, floor
plan, and elevations, except as noted in Con-
dition of Approval No. 2.
2. That vehicular access, parking (including the
.proposed tandem spaces), and circulation shal
be subject to further review and approval by
the City Traffic Engineer.
3.. That a minimum of one parking space for each
5 seats in the main sanctuary shall be provic
on the site in conjunction with each phase of
development. Said parking lot layout and
design shall be approved by the Department of
Community Development and the City Traffic
Engineer.
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4 That all mechanical equipment and trash aria
shall be screened from adjoining propertied
and public streets.
50 That all signs and landscaping shall meet th
provisions of the North Ford Planned Communi
Development Standards.
6 That approval of Use Permit No. 1892 be con -
tingent upon approval of Resubdivision No. i6
and the filing of a parcel map (Parcel map
must be recorded prior to issuance of build
permit).
7I That all conditions of approval for Resubdiiv
1 sion No. 611 be fulfilled.
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Motion was made that the Planning Commission make
All Ayes
the following findings:
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1'. That the map meets the requirements of Title
19 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, al
ordinances of the City, all applicable gen r
or specific plans and the Planning Commiss o
is satisfied with the plan of subdivision.!
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21, That the proposed resubdivision presents nq
problems from a planning standpoint.
and approve Resubdivision No. 611, subject to the
following conditions:
1! That a parcel map be filed.
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2i That all improvements be constructed as re u
ed by ordinance and the Public Works Depar�-
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3t That a subdivision agreement with accompanyi
surety be provided if it is desired to recbr
the parcel map before the required public
improvements are completed.
4t That Condition of Approval No. 4 of Resubd v
sion No. 538 requiring extension of the ex s
ing sewer line in Camelback Street be made n
and void (this extension is not necessary f
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the two parcels created by Resubdivision No.
538 are combined into one parcel).
5. That Conditions of Approval.of Use Permit No
1892 be fulfilled.
6. That a.5 foot wide P.C.C. sidewalk be con-
structed immediately behind the curb along t
Camelback Street frontage between the drive-
way and the adjacent property on the east si
and between the driveway and Jamboree Road o
the west side.
Request to expand the existing Charlie's Cafe
facility with its related on -sale beer and wine i
the C -1 -H District, and the acceptance of an off -
site parking agreement for a portion of the requi
offstreet parking spaces.
Location: Lots 21 and 22, Block 9, Section 1,
Balboa Island, located at 501 Park
Avenue, on the southeasterly corner
Park Avenue and Agate Avenue on Balb
Island.
Zone: C -1 -H
Applicant: Don Dean, dba Charlie's Cafe, Balboa
Island
Owner: William C. Hardesty, Balboa Island
Public hearing was opened on this item.. William
Hardesty, owner of the property, and Don Dean,
owner of Charlie's Cafe, appeared before the Plan.
ning Commission. Mr. Hardesty asked that Conditi(
No. 7 be deleted, as redecorating was planned but
not remodeling in excess of $5,000, which would
require approval of a. Resubdivision. Staff had nc
objection to deleting this condition. Regarding
Condition No. 4, Mr. Hardesty said that the off -
site parking spaces could be designated "For
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Charlie's Cafe use only" if required; however, j
these spaces were intended to also be availablelto
commercial patrons of the building. Staff stated
that it would be acceptable to have the spaces
marked "For Charlie's Cafe and Hardesty Realty ".
There was a question from one of the Commissioners
regarding the allocation of parking spaces and 1he
possibility that they could be allocated more than
once. Staff stated that any required off -site rark.
ing arrangement requires an off -site parking agree-
ment which is approved by the City Council and
rdcorded. Staff further indicated that they ha' no
knowledge of these spaces being allocated to an the
uier, either on a formal or informal basis.
Mt,. Dean said that most of his patrons walked orl,
rode bicycles to his cafe, but 3 or 4 parking '
sdaces were needed, particularly in the summer. As
to extended hours, he said that during 4 months in
• the summer the cafe is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:100
p;m., but this puts no greater demand on parking.
Mrr. Hardesty said that Condition No. 2 presented.
some problems because he had an agreement with the
o ner next door to keep the trash container
pjrtially stored on his property. He hoped that
this could be worked out with the staff.
Gale Smith, representing the Balboa Island Improlve-
ment Association, appeared before the Planning Dom -
mission. She said that the association had voted
unanimously to approve the improvements at CharlA e'
Cefe and the upgrading of Agate Avenue.
14s. Hamilton, 200 Pearl, Balboa Island, appeared
and expressed concern over congestion, noise, and
nered for additional parking in the operation of,
C arli.e's Cafe.
Arin Duncan; Corona del Mar, appeared in support !of
additional parking for Charlie's Cafe.
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item, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion was made that the Planning Commission make
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the following findings:
1. That the proposed use is consistent with the
Land Use Element of the General Plan and is
compatible with surrounding land uses.
.2. The project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That the applicant is providing required parl
ing for all of the uses on the site.
4. That the nine (9) off - street parking spaces 1
the restaurant use on a separate lot from the
restaurant are justifiable for the following
reasons:
a. The subject parking lot is directly acre
Agate Avenue from the restaurant;
b. That the parking lot has been utilized a
a parking lot for 27 years and does not
create any undue traffic hazards in the
area.
5. That the applicant has leased nine (9) off -
street parking spaces for customer use in the
parking lot directly across Agate Avenue frorr
the restaurant facility for a period of four
years.
6. That the service of beer and wine in the ex-
panded restaurant facility will have no signi
ficant impact on the parking demand.
7. Many customers walk to the subject cafe from
adjoining commercial and residential properti
8. The Planning Commission has approved several
use permits for on -sale beer and wine in exis
ing restaurants on Marine Avenue on Balboa
Island without requiring offstreet parking
spaces i.e., Use Permit No. 1663 -Van's Belgi
Waffles and Crepes; Use Permit No. 1670 -Mione
Old World Delicatessen; Use Permit No. 1714 -
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Hemmingway's; and Use Permit No. 1732 -The
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9.1 The Police Department has indicated that th.
I do not contemplate any problems.
10'. That approval of Use Permit No. 1893 will nt
under the circumstances of this case be det
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals
comfort and general welfare of persons resit
ing and working in the neighborhood or be
detrimental or injurious to property and
I. improvements in the neighborhood or the gen
welfare of the City.
and approve Use Permit No. 1893, subject to the
following conditions:
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1. That development shall be in substantial co•
formance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans, and elevations.
2. That all mechanical equipment and trash are4
shall be screened from adjoining properties)
and from adjoining streets, subject to the
approval of staff.
3.1 That an off -site parking agreement shall bet
approved by the City Council guaranteeing t i
a minimum of nine (9) parking.spaces shall
maintained at the southwesterly corner of P i
and Agate Avenues for the duration of the r
taurant use on the subject property.
4. This approval shall be for a period of one
I year, and any extension shall be subject to
the approval of the Modifications Committee.)
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5.i The restaurant facility may be open for busiir
! after 8:00 p.m. if desired. However, no beer
or wine shall be served after 10:00 p.m.
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Request to consider an amendment to Chapter 20.11
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code as it applies
to the residential development standards for the
R -1 Residential District in old Corona del Mar.
Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach
Staff read a letter from Nigel Bailey and Associa
Real Estate, 2732 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Ma
urging a no vote on any down - zoning or new restri
tions limiting the use of R -1 lots in Corona del
Mar.
A member of the Planning Commission asked staff
whether the measurement of volume was an added bu
den on the staff, inasmuch as it must be calculat
to determine if the applicant has met the require
ments for open space option area. Staff,stated t
volume calculations were made to determine compli
with open space option requirements; however, in
most cases_ the calculations were limited to parti
lar areas of the structure and not the entire bui
ing. Staff further indicated that where entire
volumes of a structure would have to be calculate
or where there is an unusual architectural design
the calculations of volume become more complex an
time consuming.
Staff was asked if townhome construction is permi
ted in R -1 zone. Staff replied that present side
yard requirements would not permit townhome const
tion.
Public hearing was opened on this item. Lars de
Jounge, 208 Marigold Avenue, Corona del Mar, appe
ed before the Planning Commission and presented
proposals that had been worked.out by the residen
to restrict building in old Corona del Mar. He s
that he and other members of Friends of Inspirat.i
Point hoped that the charm and livable character
Corona del Mar, as well as the property values,
could be retained.
Dan Brigham, 2007 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar,
appeared before the Planning Commission and said
that three problems concern the residents of his
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area east of the Coast Guard Station: traffic„
size of houses, and view blockage. He is in favo
of a height limit on structures.
Robert Stoessel, 321 Poinsettia Avenue, Coronaide
filar,
appeared and presented lists of signatures o
residents who are in favor of more stringent r st
ions on the height, mass, and bulk of residen is
structures in the R -1 District of old Corona d 1
ar. He suggested that this item be continued un
formula can be developed to quantify the vis al
impact of structures. He offered his help, as Ian
engineer, if it is desired.
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Levina Hayton, 235 Poppy, Corona del Mar, appeaire
before the Planning Commission to appose overb it
ing in Corona del Mar. It was her opinion tha
garages are often not being used for parking, tar
Tomes are being built by speculators rather th n
the original owners of the property, and the only
way to curtail the overbuilding of small lots is
restrict the amount of square footage allowed on
30 foot lots.
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Al Kiger, 311 Heliotrope, Corona del Mar, appealre
to urge restrictions in the R -2 District of Corona
del Mar, as well as the R -1.
Dick Succa, President of the Corona del Mar Civic
Association, appeared before the Commissioners. I
felt that additional study is needed, and that
restrictions should be extended to the R -2 Dis ri
Marvin Nevin, Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar,
Appeared and.said that he thought the density
ilactor was being overlooked in allow.ing construict-
df large buildings in place of the smaller homes.
He supported the organizations that are asking foi
t..estrictions on 30 foot lots.
Alice Stoessel, 321 Poinsettia, Corona del Mar,;
appeared and asked that a moratorium be placed on
further construction in the area until the Planhir
Commission has made a decision regarding restric-
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Stuart Power, 210 Orchid Avenue, Corona del Mar,
appeared in favor of restrictions on size of strut
tures. He felt that large houses cut off air and
view, increase density, demean property, reduce
property value, and degrade the neighborhood.
Judith Rollins, Poinsettia, Corona del Mar, appeal
before the Planning Commission. Her home is on a
70 foot lot and is 24 feet high. She felt that ii
conforms to the neighborhood.
Robert Milliken, 301 Jasmine, appeared and said he
supports the proposed amendment. In answer to hi!
question as to what is needed to extend this acti(
to the R -2 District, staff stated that a new boune
ary area within which the amendment would be cons'
ered would need to be established, and the public
hearing re- advertised.
Ann Duncan, 230 Larkspur, Corona del Mar, appearec
and stated that more residents would have attendee
the public hearing if it had been better advertis(
Gordon Glass, 2562 Waverly Drive, Newport Beach,
appeared before the Planning Commission. He com-
mented on the lack of publicity on the public heat
ing, and on the amount of time required to meet
present regulations. He urged that no further
restrictions be placed on building in Corona del
Mar.
Mrs. Goldie Joseph, 515 Via Lido Sud, Newport Bea(
appeared before the Planning Commission to expres!
her opposition to more government restrictions.
Bob Spreen, Corona del Mar, appeared in support of
a height restriction in Corona del Mar.
Velma O'Brien, 243 Poppy Avenue, Corona del Mar,
appeared and expressed her objection to large strL
tures on small lots because they do not allow enOL
open area for children to play or for vegetation
necessary to reduce smog.
There being no others desiring to be heard on this
item, the public hearing was closed.
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biscussion between the members of the Planning Com-
m.ission brought out the following viewpoints: I.
11) The Chairman thought the suggestions presenked
were well thought out; however, he wanted to avoid
setting architectural design standards which would
llimit the freedom of architectural expression.
21) A member of the Commission felt that nothing
would be accomplished by continuing this item uhles
some new information came to light. Another Com-
missioner felt that it should be continued to give
the public more time to respond.
31) Staff was asked to provide other alternatives,
such as a formula for proportioning building areas
to the size of the lot.
4�) Rather than continuing this item to the nexjt
meeting, it was agreed that more time was neede
to get input from the residents of the area and:
technical data from the staff. Suggestions should
be encouraged from both the residents who favor
further restrictions and those who do not. One
Qommissioner expressed the thought that no standard'.
are going to be palatable to all concerned. The
Corona del Mar Civic Association appeared to belthe
blest vehicle for gathering suggestions from thej
residents, even though it does not represent th
entire community. The President of the association
slaid that 60 days was a reasonable period of tine
ijn which to put together proposals from the res'den
5) The Commissioners requested that each property
owner in the area to be studied be sent a notica of
plublic hearing if it is scheduled.
There was concern about
r one area of the City an
at might be similar. It
uld be a pilot run, such
lboa Island, and if it is
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Motion was made that Amendment No. 524 be tabled
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for 60 days to allow time for recommendations to
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tion and other interested residents.
In voting against the motion, the Chairman stated
that he did not want to set an arbitrary time lim
on new proposals. He would rather see the issue
come up at another time. Another Commissioner
noted that the time limit had been included in th
motion to assure that the issue was not abandoned
Staff stated that it would be available to a work
ing committee selected by the Civic Association t
consider standards that would accomplish its goal
Staff indicated that the Planning Commission dete
mines the policy, but the staff would like to see
the regulations established in such a way that th
are clearly easy to administer and easy to enforc
Request to consider an amendment to Chapter 20.87
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code as it applies
to the definitions of the terms "DWELLING UNIT" a
"FAMILY ".
Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach
Staff requested that the phrase "living together
a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit" be
removed from paragraph 3) of the definition of th
term "FAMILY" in Amendment No. 436. Staff stated
that it is easy to count the number of persons in
a dwelling unit, but there is no way to determine
whether people are living together as a single ho
keeping unit when they are divided over two or mo
living areas with separate entrances.
Staff was asked the extent of the problem of more
than 4 unrelated persons living together. Staff
answered that complaints were received daily. .It
was the observation of the Commissioners that the
complaints were actually directed at the parking
problem. The Commissioners were sympathetic to tl
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nleeds of students who.share a dwelling unit even
though they are not related.
Public hearing was opened on this item. Gordon
Glass, 2562 Waverly Drive, Newport Beach, appeare
before the Planning Commission. He felt there wa
no need for this amendment, and believed that '
unrelated students should be allowed to share a!
dwelling unit.
Motion
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A! motion was made, and then substituted, that t e
ordinance be amended by striking out paragraph )
ail together and chang.i.ng: paragraph 2) "to read:
"'a group of persons who are not all related by
blood, marriage, or adoption, but not to exceed o
per 200 square feet of living space in the dwelli
unit ", and Section 20.87.140 definition of "DWEL-
CING UNIT" be amended as shown in the staff repor
Staff reminded the Commissioners that the ordinin
being considered are only for definition of what:
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family is and what a dwelling unit is, and these
definitions are used throughout the zoning ordi-
nances.
Motion
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Motion was made that this item be removed from th
Ayes
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calendar with direction to the staff to report ba
Abstain
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tp the Planning Commission on the effect of elim
nating the numerical limit on the number of peopl
who would be included in a "family ".
Staff stated that a report could be submitted t
the Planning Commission within a month or six w e
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Motion
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Motion was made that Commissioner Haidinger be
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excused from the Planning Commission meeting of
Abstain
X
January 18, 1979.
There being no further business, Planning Commiss
adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
GEORGE COKAS, Secretary
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission
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