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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/1971COMMISSIONERS 9 6 to��5 & N N L CALL �°�S� Present Absent *ti on Second All Ayes is CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Special Adjourned Planning Commission Place: Oral Arts Room, Corona del friar Time: 7:00 P.M. Date: January 5, 1971 Meeting High MINUTES School INDEX x x xx x x EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Laurence Wilson, Planning Director Tully H. Seymour, City Attorney Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Planning Director James E. Nuzum, Senior Planner Helen Herrmann Chairman Jakosky advised the audience that in con- nection with the two items on the agenda, the Com- mission was in receipt of a letter dated December 31, 1970 from the Irvine Company requesting that Item 2. - Amendment No. 271 (Balboa Wharf)-be withdrawn and.asked Planning Director Wilson to . x read the subject letter into the record. On x motion of Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commis- sioner Brown and unanimously carried, Amendment No. 271 was withdrawn. Chairman Jakosky stated further that since the public hearing on December 3, 1970 the applicant had submitted additional information in connection with Item 1, which would now be discussed. Item 1. Request to permit construction of a 620 unit apart- USE ment complex. PERMIT No. 7T9 Location: Portion of Block 94, Irvine's Subdivi- sion, located at the southwest corner DENIED of Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road, north of the proposed realignment of Bayside Drive (Promontory Point). Zone: Unclassified Applicant: The Irvine Company; Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant.. Page 1. COMMISSIONERS ift r.Al.I v' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH January 5. 1971 MINUTES INDEX Planning Director Wilson handed Chairman Jakosky 2 letters and 14 telegrams.received that day and Chairman Jakosky stated he would read the names of the senders into the record. Letters received prior to thi.s date had already.been distributed to members of the Commission. Chairman Jakosky noted that most of the letters and telegrams objected to the Balboa Wharf development and suggested that Promontory Point be zoned R -1. Telegrams were received from the following: Mr. & Mrs. John Graves, 121 Diamond, Balboa Island Raymond Dunning, taxpayer at 305 Apolena, Bat. Is. Virginia Traphagen and Sara Traphagen (no address) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rosener, Jr., 125 Via Veneiia,N. . Margaret. M. Holloman, taxpayer, 118 Coral, Bal.Is. Mr. & Mrs. Albert A. Sandberg (no address) W. G. Barkemeyer, owns property at 135 N. Bay.Fron Elizabeth Williams, taxpayer at 317.Apolena, Bal.Is. Mr. & Mrs. David L. Chandler and Carol Smith (no .a dress) James C. Maupin,.Balboa property owner Dr. & Mrs. Paul Pernworth (no address) • Mrs. Lonnie M. Dunn,.3 Collins Island, Npt.Bch. Mrs. Donald Sloper (no address) Mr. & Mrs. William L. Stabler, (no address) Letters were received from the following: William L. O'Bryon, Chairman Bayshores Comm. Assn. T. E. Hyans, President, Central Newport Beach Community Assn. R. H. Maxson and Margaret E. Maxson, 115 Pearl Ave. Gertrude & Harold Wellman, property owners, 221-2 Di amond Mrs. R. C. Baker, Jr., property owner, 203 Garnet St. William A. Ion, 208 Amethyst Ave.; Balboa Island Dr. Joseph H. Stout, Jr., property owner, 112 Jade 3t. A. L. Summerson, property owner Joan Bennett, property owner, 218 Agate Avenue, B.I. Fyrn Power Arnold, 125 Crystal Ave., Balboa Island Mrs. Edith Leinau, 324 Amethyst, Balboa Island Mrs. Lois Brechtel, 116 Topaz, Balboa Island R. L. Gates, property owner (no address) Mr. & Mrs. H. Dorkin, 330-2 Apolena, Balboa Island John H. Mathews, 305 Sapphire Avenue, Balboa Island Fred B. Goodwin,.531 San Bernardino, Newport Beach Mrs. Flora Bozarth, property owner (no address) • C. T. Griffiths, 221 Crystal Avenue, Balboa Island Suzy Ficker, 110 - 9th Street, Balboa Joseph K. Cannell, property owner, 802 South. Bay Fr nt C. 0. Harvey, property owner James T. Capretz, resident.of Balboa Island Page 2. COMMISSIONERS O NNNO �-5 dkL CALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH January 5, 1971 MINUTES INDEX Planning Director Wilson noted that the Land Use element of the Master Plan had been amended by City Council Resolution No. 5842 on August 26, 196 showing commercial and multi- residential uses at this location; he also reviewed subsequent actions regarding this site. Assistant Planning Director Hewicker was asked to point out on the site plan the various changes that had been made, including a.n 0.3 acre park at the east end of the project to be provided by the Irvine Company; Planning Director Wilson noted further that the City Counci will consider various possible alternatives for the purchase of a larger park in this area. Other changes and modifications to the plan were reviewe and Planning Director Wilson stated that in view of these changes the staff was recommending that Use Permit Application No. 1494, as amended, be approved, subject to conditions as contained in the staff report. Mr. James E. Taylor, General Planning Administrate of the Irvine Company addressed the Commission and stated that Planning Director Wilson had pretty • well outlined the changes proposed, that they were willing to abide by the staff recommendations and that he was prepared to answer any questions of the Commission. Chairman Jakosky opened the hearing to persons in the audience and the following persons addressed the Commission in opposition, expressing concern regarding density, traffic, parking and recreation 1 facilities. It was also stated that the develop- ment did not conform to the findings of the Newpor Tomorrow study and it was the consensus of opinion that this area should be developed in accordance with single family residential standards. Mr. Tom Houston of 206 Ruby Avenue, President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association displaye charts comparing the density of Balboa Island with the proposed project. Dr. S. R. Nord, 1009 N. Bay Front, Balboa Island C. E. Griffin, 208 Opal, Balboa Island G. P. Wiggins, 213 Sapphire, Balboa Island Col. S. Franklin, Ill Jade, Balboa Island Mrs. Alan Blum, 213 Garnet, Balboa Island • Peter Leinau, 324 Amethyst, Balboa Island Tom Barrett, 110 Opal, Balboa Island Allan Beek, 28 Beacon Bay, Newport Beach A. P. Kelso; 207 N. Bay Front, Balboa Island, who Page 3. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH F o w L CAL � '" January 5, 1971 NINUTES INDEX read into the record.a letter signed by himself and his wife. Mr. J. Scudder, 145 No. Bay Front James Page, a student at U.C.I. Mr. Robert W. Crommelin, Consulting Traffic Engine r representing the Balboa Island Improvement Asso- ciation addressed the Commission and stated he had read and basically agreed with the Drachman report prepared for the Irvine: Company. He stated furthe that the traffic impact' on Bayside Drive would be much less than on Coast Highway -- the main effect on residents of Balboa Island would be the traffic signal 1000 feet west of Jamboree Road. He stated further that he could not paint the dire picture; some people would like to hear. City Traffic Engineer,Robert Jaffe, concurred with the findings of both Mr. Drachman and Mr..Crommeli . The Commission discussed the application at great length, each Commissioner expressing his views. • Commissioner Brown was concerned regarding the effect this project would have on the Island`s perennial.parking problem, particularly:in:the summertime, and the relationship between this. project and traffic access to and from Balboa` Island. Commissioner. Glass suggested that if the application were approved, that the following amendments and changes should be made to the suggested conditions of approval. 5(a) That public access to these private streets be irrevocable. 7(a) A grade separation be commenced prior to January 1, 1973. 19: There shall be no obstructions pro- jetting above the south curb elevation of East Coast Highway within a triangle bounded by Jamboree Road,:the easterly, end of the south property:line, and a. line projecting southwest from the. intersection of East Coast Highway and Jamboree Road, at an angle to be determined by.the Planning Director, that will encompass the view of the Pavilion. Mr. Taylor stated that they would like to respond Page 4. COMMISSIONERS �� o ,.z S N 4 N'S �L CALL . � .�� �' 5 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH January 5, 1971 MINUTES INDEX to the wording of any additional conditions. It was pointed out to the people present that the application, whether approved or denied, would be forwarded to the City Council for final determina- tion with the following suggested conditions as amended: 1. That action of the Planning Commission shall constitute a recommendation to the City Council, and final determination of this application shall be decided by the City Council. 2. That approval is limited to that portion of the development lying west of the Coast Highway entrance and Bayside Shopping Center, pending a final determination by the City Council.regarding the proposed view park adjoining Pacific Coast Highway and Jamboree Road. If the City Council decides to acquire a public park at this • location, a revised site plan incorporating the park and satisfactory public vehicular access thereto shall be referred back to the Planning Commission for further consid- eration. If the City Council decides not to acquire the park, the initial recom -- mendation of the Planning Commission shall extend to the entire project without furt:he consideration. 3. That a resubdivision and parcel map be filed, prior to issuance of building permit . 4. That utility and street improvements be constructed as required in conjunction with the resubdivision. 5. That private streets conform to the City Private - Street Policy. 5(a) That public access to these private streets be irrevocable. 6. That precise design and location of all entrances and exits to public streets • shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Works. 7. That a traffic signal shall be installed Page 5. COMMISSIONERS s L CALL ° a CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH January 5, 1971 MINUTES INDEX at the entrance to East Coast Highway, and all costs including design, purchase, installation, channelization and pavement widening shall be the responsibility of the developer. 7(a) A grade separation be commenced prior to January 1, 1973. 8. That easements providing public pedestrian and bicycle access to the development shall be provided in locations meeting the approval of the Planning Director, and in a manner meeting the approval of the City Attorney. 9. That detailed landscaping plans, including a' watering system and schedule for iti -, stallation, shall be prepared by a.lands- cape architect and shall be subject to, approval by the Planning Director. Said landscaping may consist of lawn, trees, . shrubbery and other plant materials and shall.provide for immediate erosion con - trol and perimeter planting of the entire site. The landscaping and watering system shall be .installed in accordance with the approved plan and shall be properly main- tained. In the event installation of landscaping is not completed on schedule, the City of Newport Beach may require a reasonable guarantee for completion of said landscaping. 10. That landscaping adjacent to Bayside'Drive be designed so that sight distance problems will not be created. 11. That all parking spaces shall conform to City standards, and perpendicular parking spaces abutting a property line or structure . shall be provided with wheel stops. All driveways and off - street parking areas shall be paved, and parking spaces shall be properly delineated. 12. That all open-and. carport parking spaces adjacent to Coast - Highway and Bayside . Drive sh0 l'be screened with plant materials. 13. That all lights shall be shielded or directed so as to confine direct rays to confine direct rays to the subject property. Page 6. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH v 4 £ O NUNS L CALL '`0S °a3 " 10 January 5, 1971 MINUTES INDEX 14. That all swimming pools shall be enclosed with fencing as required by the Building Code. 15. That all trash shall be stored i.n closed containers located within walled .enclosures 16. That all development shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Marshall. 17. That parking be provided for not less than 1,139 vehicles within the area covered by this use permit (ratio of 1.84 parking spaces per dwelling unit), and that not less than 862 of said park- ing spaces be covered (ratio of 1.39 parking spaces per dwelling unit). 18. That prior to issuance of building permits for the last 100 units, the developer shall provide information to the Planning Commission regarding parking ratios ex- perienced in the occupied portions of the project. The Planning Commission shall review said information and shall determine if additional off - street parking is require c, up to a ratio not to exceed two parking spaces per dwelling unit for the entire apartment project. If such additional off - street parking is required, the additional spaces shall be provided in accordance with a plan to be presented to the City and to be subject to approval by the Traffic and Parking Engineer and the Planning Director. 19. There shall be no obstructions projecting above the south curb elevation of East Coast Highway within a triangle bounded by Jamboree Road, the easterly end of the south property line, and a line projecting southwest from the intersection of East Coast Highway and Jamboree Road, at an angle to be determined.by the Planning Director, that will encompass the view of the Pavilion. 20. That a beach area, available to residents • of the Promontory Point apartments, be provided at Promontory Bay (south of Bayside Drive). Location and design of this facility (including access provisions) shall be subject to approval by the Plan - Page 7. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH v ' y MINUTES •L CALL �, January 5, 1971 INDEX ning Director after consultation with other officials involved. 21. That a loop connection be provided between streets at the easterly end of the project, adjacent to Jamboree Road. 22. That a building setback of_not less than sixty feet be established from Jamboree Road. 23. That identification signs not to exceed forty square feet per face (double faced) shall be allowed . at one entrance on East Coast.Highway and three entrances on Bayside Drive. Final design, including_ copy and lighting,.shall be subject to approval by the Planning Director. " 24. That the developer shall be re$ponsi.ble for all precautionary actions necessary to protect the quality of the waters of • Newport Harbor during grading operations, and shall prepare and submit erosion control plans aid - specifications designed to prevent deposition of sediment. : 25. That approval of this use permit shall apply to the area defined by the.legal description and boundary map submitted by the applicant: The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 620. Approval.is based on Site Plan submitted with the original application; however, the.devel- oper shall submit an amended Site PT;an for presentation to the City Council, incorporating the foregoing conditions of approval. The Planning Director shall be responsible for determining that all construction and development is in sub- stantial conformance to the amended:Site Plan and other conditions of approval. Commissioner Dosh stated that although well devel- oped and thought out, the.project does.not belong in this geographic position. He said the land is surrounded by single family homes and there are • other areas more readily suitable for this kind of project. After further discussion by the Commission and r remarks by persons in the audience who had.pre- Page 8. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH L CALL January 5. 1971 MINUTES INDEX Motion x viously spoken, the application was recommended Second x for approval by Commissioner Watson, which motion Ayes x x failed to carry, therefore the application was Noes . x x x x denied. Absent x Mr. James E. Taylor of the Irvine Company thanked the Commission for its patience and consideration during the several months of discussion on the project and said he was pleased that so many. residents- of the City were interested enough to come out and express their opinions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** On motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Watson, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. "Iron R. Adkinson, Secretary Planning Commission. Page 9.