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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1999• Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Commissioners Fuller, Ashley,Selich, Gifford, and Kranzley -all present STAFF PRESENT: Sharon Z. Wood, - Assistant City Manager Patricia L. Temple- Planning Director Robin Clauson, - Assistant City Attorney Rich Edmonston- Transportation and Development Services Manager Ginger Varin - Planning Commission Executive Secretary Genia Garcia - Associate Planner Patrick Alford - Senior Planner Minutes of January 7. 1999: Motion was made by Commissioner Fuller and voted on, to approve as written the January 7}h Planning Commission Minutes. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford , Kranzley Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None Public Comments None Postina of the Agenda: The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, January 15, 1999 INDEX Minutes Approved Public Comments Posting of the Agenda • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 SUBJECT: Ward Residence (John E. Wells, applicant) 116 Kings Place • Variance No. 1224 Request to permit an addition to an existing single family residence of which a portion of the new construction exceeds the 24 foot height limit by approximatelyl l feet. Ms. Temple noted that this application was previously considered in 1998. At the conclusion of the second public hearing, it was removed from the calendar of the Planning Commission at the request of the applicant. Under the terms of the Permit Streamlining Act, an application of this nature is required to be acted on within a certain time frame. The time frame, within which the application could become deemed automatically approved through the operation of law, is coming upon us. Therefore, staff has placed this item back on the agenda for final action by the Planning Commission. As noted, the applicant has not submitted any new data or alteration to the original application. Based on the information in the original staff report, it is the recommendation of staff that the findings for the Variance can not be supported. However, since the applicant has expressed an interest in pursuing a subsequent modification to the application, it is staff's • recommendation that the item be denied without prejudice, in order to allow submittal of a new application in a shorter time frame than one year as provided for by the Municipal Code. In answer to Commission inquiry, Ms. Temple added that if the Planning Commission takes an action to deny a variance, then a similar application could not be submitted for a one -year period. Public comment was opened and closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Kranzley to deny, without prejudice, Variance No. 1224. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Kranzley Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None Findings: 1. The granting of a variance to allow portions of the roof and terrace level rails to exceed the permitted height limit is not warranted by exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights of the applicant because: • • The property owner could design a roof element that is not INDEX Item No. 1 V 1224 Denied without prejudice • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 continuous, but steps down to follow the slope, which would meet the permitted height requirements. • The proposed structure without the additional height will provide for a house that is comparable to existing houses in the area. • Other homes in the neighborhood with similar topography have been able to construct new dwellings, or remodel existing dwellings, within the allowable height limit without the approval of a variance for height. • The requested variance is of a greater magnitude than previously approved by the City on lots with similar topography. SUBJECT: The Hertz Corporation 3955 Birch Street and 4000 Campus Drive • Use Permit No. 3227 Amended • Modification No. 4833 Request to permit an existing auto rental facility to expand its services to include an auto sales operation and its site to inlude an additional lot. The . proposal also includes a Modification to the Zoning Code to allow a ground identification sign to encroach 9 feet into the required 15 foot front yard setback along Campus Drive. Ms. Temple noted an error on the vicinity map included on page 2 of the staff report. The shaded area is intended to depict the project area, however, one of the five lots involved in the application is not shaded and that is the one that is labeled 4020. Additionally, the applicant expressed concern with the wording of condition 9 in its clarity. Staff suggests the words, "for rental or for sale" be removed from the condition because it could imply it was the rental or sale that is prohibited rather than the off site storage. Public comment was opened. Paul Higgnis, 5000 Campus Drive representing Tom Hogan, owner of the added parcel and Hertz. He noted that all of the parcels are ground leased by Hertz. There is a signed lease and part of the contract is that Mr. Hogan will remove the existing improvements. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Kranzley to approve Use Permit 3227A and Modification 4833 with the edition to condition nine. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Kranzley • Noes: None INDEX Item No. 2 Use Permit No. 3227A'" Modification No. 4833 Approved • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 Absent: None Abstain: None Findings: 1. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the site for "Administrative, Professional & Financial Commercial" uses and an automobile sales operation is a permitted use within this designation. 2. The project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt under Class I (Existing Facilities). 3. Public improvements may be required of a developer per Section 20.91.040 of the Municipal Code. 4. The approval of Modification No. 4833 is consistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 of this Code for the following reasons: • The site has a perimeter block wall and parking lot, which precludes the location of the ground sign outside the front setback area. • The size of the ground sign is within the size limits set forth in Section • 20.67 of the Municipal Code. • The location of the ground sign will not conflict with sight distance requirements. • The proposed encroachment is a logical use of the property that would be precluded by strict application of the zoning requirements for this District. • The proposed encroachment is consistent with other ground identification signs that have been approved in front yard setbacks in the area. 5. The approval of Use Permit No. 3227 Amended will not, under the circumstances of the case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City for the following reasons: • The vehicle sales use is compatible with the surrounding professional office and general commercial uses in the area since vehicle rental and sales uses are typically a support use. • Expansion of the existing facility will assist in the consolidation of lots for future improvements to the area. • Adequate on -site parking is available for the proposed use. • There are no significant aesthetic impacts since the existing • landscaping will be maintained in place. INDEX City of Newport Beach • Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 • Adequate provision for vehicular traffic circulation is being made for the vehicle sales and rental facility. • The design of the proposed improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of propertywithin the proposed development. Conditions: The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan and elevations, except as noted below. 2. All previous conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 3227 shall remain in effect. 3. Forty -nine parking spaces (49) shall be provided on -site for customer and employee parking and shall not be used for automobile storage. 4. All employees shall park on site. 5. All trash areas shall be screened from adjoining properties and streets. • 6. The entire site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. 7. Landscaping along Campus Drive and Birch Street shall be regularly maintained free of weeds and debris. All trees and vegetation shall be regularly trimmed and kept in a healthy condition. 8. The project shall be designed to eliminate light and glare onto adjacent properties or uses, including minimizing the number of light sources. The plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed Electrical Engineer acceptable to the City. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall provide to the Planning Department, in conjunction with the lighting system plan, lighting fixture product types and technical specifications, including photometric information, to determine the extent of light spillage or glare which can be anticipated. This information shall be made a part of the building set of plans for issuance of the building permit. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy or final of building permits, the applicant shall schedule an evening inspection by the Code Enforcement Division to confirm control of light and glare specified by this condition of approval. Unloading of rental cars from auto transport vehicles shall take place on site. The unloading, staging or storing of cars fQF Fental 9F 1oF sale off site is prohibited. • 10. No outdoor speakers or paging system shall be permitted in conjunction INDEX . City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 with the proposed operation. H. A restrictive covenant, approved as to the form and content by the City Attorney, guaranteeing continuous use of the additional lot for the benefit of the use and related buildings located at 4000 Campus Drive, shall be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. 12. A maximum of 13 automobiles for sale shall be on display at any time. Furthermore, any type of banners, pennants or windshield "For Sale" signs including, but not limited to car prices, special discounts or advertisements shall be strictly prohibited. 13. A 6 -foot high block wall shall be installed around the perimeter of the additional lot located at 3955 Birch Street in accordance with Chapter 20.60 of the Municipal Code and the approved plans. 14. Prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for the improvements located at 3955 Birch Street, a plan shall be submitted and approved for the proposed perimeterwall, access gates, and parking lot striping. Standard Requirements • 1. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works Department. 2. The on -site parking, vehicular circulation and pedestrian circulation systems shall be subject to further review by the City Traffic Engineer. 3. The parking spaces and automobile storage areas shall be marked with approved traffic markers or painted white lines not less than 4 inches wide. 4. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code with the exception of the location of the ground identification sign, which shall be subject to the review, and approval of the Traffic Engineer and the Planning Department. 5. The proposed monument sign adjacent to Campus Drive shall be located in such a manner as to provide sight distance in conformance with the City's Sight Distance Standard 110-L. The final design and positioning of the monument sign shall be approved by the Planning and Public Works Departments to insure conformance with City sight distance standards. 6. The project shall comply with State Disabled Access requirements. 7. The Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this Use Permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of • this Use Permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the INDEX • • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 subject of this Use Permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 8. This Use Permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code SUBJECT: Sav -On Drugs (Daryl Christian, applicant) 2521 Eastbluff Drive • Use Permit 3646 A use permit for an off -sale alcoholic beverage outlet in conjunction with a retail store and pharmacy. The application includes a request to modify off - street parking requirements. Mrs. Garcia noted the following: • The applicant submitted a previous application for a modification permit for a number of signs and a lot line adjustment which was required for the addition to the existing building. • Those submittalswere not timed with the permit application; therefore, they were heard at a previous Modification Committee meeting on January 19th. • The item was continued to one week during which the Sav -on will be working out issues regarding lighting of the signage. • The applicant will come back to the Modification Committee with resolutions to those issues in the community. • There are concerns with the hours of operation. The retail and pharmacy use is allowed to be open 24 hours, which is permitted by- right. • Due to the addition of the alcohol sale being added to the retail use, that requires this Use Permit. • The ABC limits the sale of alcohol between the hours of 6:00 a. m. to 2:00 a.m. • There are 298 parking spaces on site, and the applicant is proposing to add 8 additional spaces. Staff confirmed that the only issue being heard tonight, is the application far off - sale alcohol beverage and that since the actual nature of the operation is predominately retail, there is no waiveror modificationto parking requirements. A letter from the East Bluff Community Association indicates that they and Sav- on have worked out some of the issues related to hours of operation and to the signage. Public comment was opened. Daryl Christian, applicant, 1820 East First Street, Santa Ana spoke representing INDEX Item No. 3 Use Permit 3646 Approved • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 Sav -on Drugs. He asked that they be allowed to have off sale alcohol sales. Sav -on has training for its employees as well as safety features in the cash registers. The alcohol sale is an added benefit to customers and is not the primary use. Public comment was closed. Commissioner Gifford asked about condition 4 on page 9. Following discussion and at the applicant's approval, this condition will have the additional verbiage: ......except for the first year of operation, where the hours of ooeration are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Motion was made by Commissioner Ashley to approve Use Permit 3646 and with the addition to condition four. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Kranzley Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None • Findin s: 1. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the site for "Retail and Service Commercial" uses and a retail store and pharmacy is considered a permitted use within this designation. 2. This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). 3. The approval of Use Permit No. 3646 to allow a retail store /pharmacy with off -sale alcoholic beverages will not, under the circumstances of the case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, for the following reasons: • The retail store use is compatible with the surrounding commercial and nearby residential uses since retail stores and pharmacies are typically allowed in mixed commercial districts. • Conditions have been added to address potential problems associated with traffic, parking, trash disposal, deliveries, noise, and unsightly conditions. 5. The proposed project is consistent with the purpose and intent of Chapter • 20.89 of the Zoning Code (Alcoholic Beverage Outlets) for the following INDEX • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 reasons: • The convenience of the public can arguably be served by the sale of desired beverages in a retail store setting. • The project is in an area where the crime rate is less than half the citywide average. • The number of alcohol licenses per capita in the Census tract and the adjacent tract is below the average for Orange County. • The percentage of alcohol - related arrests in the police reporting district in which the project is proposed is higher than the percentage citywide which is due to a relatively small number of arrests as compared to the city as a whole, and the adjacent reporting districts are lower than the citywide percentages. • The proximity of the new alcohol sales establishment to nearby residences, parks and recreation facilities, churches and schools is not expected to be a problem since a market that includes alcohol sales is located in the subject shopping center, and there have not been any problems in the local area associated with the alcohol sales. • Conditions: 1. The project shall be maintained in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor plan and elevations. 2. A total of 306 parking spaces shall be provided on -site and parking plan shall be approved by the Traffic Engineering Department. 3. Alcoholic beverage sales shall be limited to Off -Sale General only. 4. The hours of operation may be 24 hours, daily except for the first Year of operation, where the hours of operation are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. 5. Deliveries for the subject facility are prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily. 5. All delivery trucks shall park on -site for loading and unloading, to the rear of the building. 6. Storage outside of the building shall be prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure. 7. All trash shall be stored within the building or within dumpsters stored in the trash enclosure, or otherwise screened from view of neighboring • properties except when placed for pick -up by refuse collection agencies. INDEX City of Newport Beach • Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 Trash dumpsters shall be fully enclosed and the top shall remain closed at all times, except when being loaded or while being collected by the refuse collection agency. 8. The trash dumpsters or receptacles shall be maintained so as to control odors which may include the provision of fully self- contained dumpsters or may include periodic steam cleaning of the dumpsters, if deemed necessary by the Planning Department. 9. Should this business be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by the current business owner, property owner or the leasing company. 10. The final design of all on -site parking, vehicular circulation and pedestrian circulation systems shall be subject to the approval of the Traffic Engineer. Standard Requirements: A. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of • approval. B. Loitering, open container, and other signs specified by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act shall be posted as required by the ABC. • C. The applicant shall take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks and areas surrounding the alcoholic beverage outlet and adjacent properties during business hours if directly related to the patrons of the subject alcoholic beverage outlet. D. The exterior of the alcoholic beverage outlet shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti from the premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises. E. All owners, managers and employees selling alcoholic beverages shall undergo and successfully complete a certified training program in responsible methods and skills for selling alcoholic beverages. To qualify to meet the requirements of this section a certified program must meet the standards of the Calif omia Coordinating Council on Responsible Beverage Service or other certifying /licensing body, which the State may designate. The establishment shall comply with the requirements of this section within 180 days of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. II] INDEX • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 F. Alcoholic beverage sales from drive -up or walk -up prohibited. G. The Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this use permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. H. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 20.67 of the Municipal Code. I. This use permit for an alcoholic beverage outlet granted in accordance with the terms of this chapter shall expire within 12 months from the date of approval unless a license has been issued or transferred by the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control prior to the expiration date. SUBJECT: Roger's Gardens (Rush Hill, applicant) 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road • • Use Permit 3648 • Modification No. 4847 A use permit to modify off - street parking requirements in conjunction with the master plan development of an existing retail nursery. The application includes a modification to the Sign Code to permit an off -site sign (gazebo) on an adjacent property. Commissioner Kranzley recused himself from deliberation on this item due to a campaign donation from the applicant. Mrs. Garcia noted that the request is to modify the parking requirement for a portion of the new additions to the nursery operation. Specifically, it is proposed to apply the warehouse parking standard to the proposed warehouse facility use. A modification is required for the gazebo structure located in the off site location at the corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard. Public comment was opened. Gavin Herbert, President and co -owner of Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road noted his thanks to staff for the report and their work with him. At Commission inquiry, he noted that the back parking lot would have a register area constructed. It is the intent to purchase the small corner lot from the • Irvine Company in the near future. 11 INDEX Item 4 Use Permit 3648 and Modification No. 4847 • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 was Motion was made by Commissioner Gifford to approve Use Permit 3648 and Modification No. 4847 subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit A. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Kranzley Findings: 1. The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the site for "Retail and Service Commercial' uses and a nursery is considered a permitted use within this designation. 2. This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). • 3. The modification of the required off - street parking spaces is appropriate for the following reasons. The parking demand will be less than the requirement in Section 20.66.030 because the proposed project will include a large portion of square footage devoted to warehouse and product assembly use, which has a decreased parking demand than retail or office use. • The probable long -term occupancy of the warehouse building, based on its design, will not generate additional parking demand because its floor plan and improvements can not be readily converted to a use with higher parking demand characteristics. 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 3648 to modify the parking requirement and Modification No. 4847 to permit the off -site sign will not, under the circumstances of the case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, for the following reasons: • Adequate access to the site is provided. • Conditions have been added to address potential problems associated with traffic, parking, and site- distance. 12 INDEX • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 • The design of the proposed improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed development. • The proposed off -site sign will not restrict the flow of air and light to adjoining residential properties, nor will it obstruct view from adjoining residential properties because it is located on the corner of a commercial property which is not adjoining residential uses. • The proposed off -site sign will not interfere with sight distance from any street, alley or driveway. Conditions: 1. The project shall be maintained in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor plan and elevations. 2. A total of 234 parking spaces must be provided on -site and a parking plan for all parking areas must be approved by the Traffic Engineering Department. The handicap parking shall comply with current • requirements. 3. All new driveway construction shall be reviewed and approved by the Traffic Engineer and shall require an encroachment permit approved by the Public Works Department. 4. The off -site sign structure shall be constructed to meet the sight- distance requirements defined in City Standard 110-L. 5. The loading and unloading of large trucks shall be on the subject property. No trucks shall be permitted to park, off -load, or back out onto San Joaquin Hills Road. 6. All Fair Share and other applicable fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of any building permits. 7. Loading and unloading of trucks shall be limited to between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Standard Reauirements A. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval. 0 13 INDEX • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 B. The Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this use permit or modification permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit or modification permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. C. All signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 20.67 of the Municipal Code except as authorized by Modification 4847. YY# SUBJECT: Calculation of residential maximum floor area limits Ms. Temple noted that staff is requesting direction as to the intent and interpretation to be taken or possible code amendments to particular .sections of the Municipal Code. This particular provision was adopted some time ago in response to a number of unauthorized additions to homes, particularly on Balboa Island where open clear stories and garage spaces were constructed. After the final building permit, additional bedrooms would • be added within that clear space. The regulation adopted by the Planning Commission went through a number of wording changes with the final wording requiring that clear spaces exceeding the 14 ft. 6 inch height dimension over uninhabitable spaces would be counted twice. It seemed the intent was uninhabitable meant areas like garages, etc. However, when referring to the Uniform Building Code, certain interior floor areas such as stairwells, restrooms, etc. are not considered habitable. Since there is no definition of an "inhabitable area ", we have a problem with the interpretation of the code section. Mr. Alford then presented the following for deliberation: Option 1 - involves making the interpretation that uninhabitable areas refer to the non - habitable areas as defined by the Uniform Building Code. The consequence would be that the areas above foyers, bathrooms, hallways could possibly be counted twice in the residential floor area calculations which could restrict or stop a property owner from adding these features in their floor plan. Option 2 - would provide an exception for foyers, bathrooms, connecting corridors, and stairwells and the code would be amended to replace the term uninhabitable with non - habitable. The other areas you are not likely to see would be two story laundry rooms or walk in closets, so they would continue to fall under the current provisions. • 14 II'17W1 Item 5 Discussion of Calculations of residential maximum floor area limits • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 Option 3 - would limit it simply to garages as a non - habitable area and would leave the other areas in the living portion of the unit as habitable. Option 4 - would delete this provision entirely and non - habitable rooms and spaces would be treated the same as habitable rooms and spaces in regards to the calculation of residential floor areas. Option 1 is the most restrictive in terms of potential design; and option 4 is the least restrictive. Discussion followed noting: • All areas within the building that are habitable are not subject to the limitation, so living rooms, dining and bedrooms can all have a clear story up to the height limit. They are not limited to the 14.6 calculation. • With the UBC definition of non - inhabitable, the 14.6 limitation would apply to the garages which was the source of the original problem as well as any places within the living space that are not defined as habitable. • The term uninhabitable has been defined as non - habitable in practice all along and staff has been inconsistent because there was no definition. • Staff is looking for guidance from the Planning Commission as to whether • the 14.6 limitation is appropriate, or no limitation in terms of whether it is calculated as one level of living space or two. • In parts of town, some people have filled in open foyers. • Allow designers to be creative and not cover every single problem. • History of the problem being three homes that were built under the same building plan on Balboa Island. All had the same design with the clear story above the garage, all three were discovered through the Residential Building Inspections to have built over that garage and expanded into a second story resulting in a higher floor area ratio than allowed. All three came to the Planning Commission and then the Council to ask for a Variance. For various reasons, two were granted and one was denied. Ms. Temple noted an intermediary course to select Option 2 or 3 with the understanding that we would revisit the issue of residential floor area ratios. This would give us a quick fix and then the opportunity to revisit the whole issue in a more coordinated fashion. Commissioner Gifford asked that when this issue is being addressed, those current floor plans being submitted at that time are considered. Ms. Temple suggested that this would be studied as part of the Corona del Mar development standards project. Motion was made by Commissioner Gifford to direct staff amend Section • 20.10.030 to provide an exception for foyers, bathrooms, connecting 15 INDEX • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 corridors, and stairwells and include a study of the residential floor area calculations in relation to current floor plans being submitted by the Corona del Mar Study Group. Ayes: Fuller, Ashley, Selich, Gifford, Kranzley Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None * *a ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: a.) City Council Follow -up - Oral report by the Assistant City Manager regarding City Council actions related to planning - Mrs. Wood reported that at the last Council meeting a review of the Traffic Phasing Ordinancewas held and will be brought to the Planning Commission for review in March; a General Plan update report was given and will be part of the goal session discussion on January 30th, and the LCP Grant Applicationwas set to be heard at the next meeting on February 8th. • b.) Oral report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee - Chairperson Selich reported that a presentation on the EDC goals and objectives was presented and was received without comment. C.) Matters which a Planning Commissionerwould like staff to report on at a subsequent meeting - Commissioner Gifford asked for a presentation of the Balboa Sign issue. Ms. Temple noted that the original presentation had been televised and is set to air within the near future on the cable channel. The public at large will be invited to participate in the survey and will be notified through public information provided by the Daily Pilot. She also noted that all of the licensed businesses had been sent direct mailers to inform them of the meeting and their presence and participation were encouraged. d.) Matters, which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff, report - none. e.) Requests for excused absences - The meeting for February 4th was canceled as there is only one item brought by the City and conflicting timing of the Mayor's dinner that same evening. The next meeting will be February 18th. • 16 INDEX Additional Business • City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Minutes January 21, 1999 E • trbw�l ADJOURNMENT: 8:05 p.m. I Adjournment RICHARD FULLER, SECRETARY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION 17