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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1975COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH . y m m N v p ^ Regular x m �� Place: F p N Time: Re Cnu Date: Present Motion All Ayes • r1 u Planning Commission Meeting MINUTES City Council Chambers 7:00 P.M. February 6 1975 INDex X X X X X X EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Community Development Director Hugh Coffin, Assistant City Attorney Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Assistant Director - Planning Tim Cowell, Advance Planning Administrator William R. Foley, Environmental Coordinator William R. Laycock, Senior Planner Shirley Harbeck, Secretary X Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 1975, were approved as written. Item #1 Request approval of the Final Map of Tract 8835 FINAL to subdivide 18.166 acres into six lots for resi- MAP dential condominium development where three lots TRACT now exist. 8835 Location: Lots 3, 4, and 5, Tract 7989,. APPROVED Located northerly of *19th Street CONDI- and westerly of Whittier Avenue TIONALLY in the "Newport Terrace" Planned Community. Zone: P -C Applicant: Simpson - Steppat, Newport Beach Owner: Leadership Housing Systems, Inc., Santa Ana Engineer: Same as Applicant Community Development Director Hogan reviewed the request and advised that it was consistent with the tentative map approved by the Planning Commis- sion. The tentative map had not as yet been reviewed by the City Council, however, the condi- tion of the final map was that it would comply with the conditions of-the tentative map and any revisions by the City Council would be included Page 1. COMMISSIONERS r, m m x m _ � m - Ail P x CALL Motion All Ayes 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES Fahriiary r 107V in that condition. Fred Steppat, applicant and representative of Leadership Housing, the owner, was present; however, he had no comments on the request. X Motion was made recommending approval of Final Map of Tract No. 8835, subject to the conditions of approval on the tentative map. Item #2 Consideration of the HUD Block Grant Program HUD BLOCK Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach GRANT PROGRAM Community Development Director Hogan reviewed the time constraints involved in the filing of the REFERRE application and subsequent actions prior.to fund - TO CITY ing and presented a revised draft of the applica- COUNCIL tion for Commission review. Advance Planning Administrator Cowell reviewed the draft application as revised and the first year concept of the program, including acquisition and use of a site in old Corona del Mar for senior citizens facilities and the establishment of an on -going "needs- identification program." Reed Flory, Senior Housing Planner with the County of Orange, appeared before the Commission to present the program and answer questions. He commented on the City's ability to amend the application, the flexibility of the Act by which amendments could be made and the 1970 Census as the data basis. He presented slides outlining the HUD Block Grant Program, its purpose, development and objectives. Referring to the application as drafted by the City of Newport Beach, he expressed concern over the project as stated therein and felt that more explicit statements were needed to justify the project as meeting the needs of senior citizens. Planning Commission discussed the matter of limiting the use of the proposed site to senior citizens in view of the needs of other age groups in the area as well as the various aspects involved in the acquisition and development of the site. Page 2. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH lift � m x cell m Fahruary Fi_ 1075 MINUTES ,unev ` J •,�V,iA Public Hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Evelyn Hart, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner, appeared before the Commission to comment on the problem of public beach erosion and the possible need for further study to deter- mine the exact needs of senior citizens within the City. Harriett Bemis, 2631 Waverly Drive appeared before the Commission in favor of any project which would benefit senior citizens and expressed concern with the need for more access and consideration for the handicaped. Raymond Smith, 210 Agate, appeared before the Commission in favor of senior citizen facilities, however, felt there was a need for combined facilities to be used by younger people as well. He also suggested the development of a senior citizens facility on Balboa Island. • Alex.Ward, 519 - 36th Street, Newport Beach, commented on the need for transportion for senior citizens. Ann Smith, 210 Agate, requested that consideration be given to the development of a senior citizens facility on Balboa Island and suggested alterna- tive sites and facilities for use by senior citizens as well as younger people in the area. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission discussed the application and felt that more specific information should be included in connection with the amenities offered senior citizens with some thought being given towards combined -use facilities. Motion X Following discussion, motion was made to forward All Ayes the application to the City Council together with concerns expressed by the Planning Commission for their consideration. • Page 3. COMMISSIONERS CITY. OF NEWPORT BEACH G� a` T n P � r m ,n. m D-1 K m v A � Z p V� F R& CALL E 9 MINUTES February 6. 1975 lmncv Item #3 Request to consider the adoption of the Public PUBLIC Safety Element of the Newport Beach General Plan SSFE�TY and the acceptance of an environmental document. ELE ENT Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach APPROVED AND EIS Staff distributed two minor revisions to the draft ACCEPTED Public Safety Element for consideration by the Commission which included a change in the map showing the potential flood hazard areas and an additional policy to be added regarding flood hazards. Preliminary discussion by the Commission included the following suggested changes and clarification: Page 2 - The intent of the element should be modified in order to preclude possible misinter- pretation as to liability on the part of the City. Page 44, Paragraph 2, Geologic Hazards - Discussed the intent of the paragraph and guidelines as to what should be included in an Environmental Impact Report. Since the entire City was subject to some hazards, it was suggested that the intent of the paragraph be related to areas of "higher" potential hazards in connection with geologic areas. Page 44 - That the words "on bluff edges" be included in_ Paragraph 3 of the "General" section. Page 12 - Areas of low slope stability be expanded to include all of the bluff areas within the City. Senior Planner Talarico appeared before the Commission to answer questions relative to flood- ing and explained the various types of floods as discussed in the element. Areas of high fire hazards were also discussed as well as the types of roofing material required adjacent to these areas. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter and there being no one desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Page 4. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RO m v p F CALL Motion All Ayes • 0 February 6. 1975 MINUTES u,ncv X Motion was made adopting Resolution No. 908, recommending to the City Council the approval of the Public Safety Element of the Newport Beach General Plan, incorporating the suggested changes as previously discussed and accepting the Environ- mental Impact Report. Item #4 Request to permit the construction of an office USE building that exceeds the basic height limit with- PERMIT in the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation District and 1747 the acceptance of an environmental document. APPROVED Location: A portion of Lot 3 and Lots 4 and CONDI- 5, Tract 815, located at 617 Lido TTI NELLY Park Drive on the northeasterly side of Lido Park Drive between Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street on the Lido Peninsula. Zone: C -2 Applicant: Lido Park Plaza, a Joint Venture, Newport Beach Owner: Same as Applicant Additional wording to Condition No. 10 was recom- mended by the Staff which would provide that the required number of parking spaces according to City Council policy shall be made available in the subterranean garage to renters of the existing boat slips and mooring space bayward of the site after regular office business hours and on week- ends. City policy regarding restroom facilities for boat slips was reviewed and discussed by the Commission. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Barry Williams, 4299 MacArthur Boulevard, appli- cant, appeared before the Commission to answer questions and advised that restrooms would be provided as well as waste disposal facilities for the boats. He concurred with the staff report and recommended conditions. Page 5. COMMISSIONERS c m y m v m f cIIIIIIIII red, T p CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Fehruary fi_ 1975 MINUTES There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion X Motion was made to accept the environmental docu- ment and approve Use Permit No. 1747, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan and elevations, except as noted in Conditions Nos'. 2 and 3 below. 2. There shall be no building or balcony encroach ments within 10 feet of the front (channel side) property line, except for architectural. features such as cornices or eaves. 3. A minimum 6 foot wide building setback shall be maintained above the proposed subterranean garage along the northwesterly side property line for fire access to the dock area. 4. The proposed development shall not exceed a • building height of 35 feet above grade. 5. The excavation for the subterranean garage shall not encroach into the existing under- ground water table. 6. All exterior lighting and signs shall be approved by the Department of Community Devel- opment. No signs which would interfere with sight distance shall be placed adjacent to the approved driveways. 7. That trash areas shall be enclosed with walls and integrated into the building design, or all trash storage shall be within the building 8. The applicant shall obtain a demolition permit from the Department of Community Development prior to the commencement of demolition of any structure on the subject property. Plans, including proposals for the control of debris and protection of the adjoining channel, shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community Development prior to the issuance of demolition permits. • 9. That the developer shall be instructed to submit to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board the specific water quality control plan they intend to follow Page 6. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Z A P U oAIIIIeAI February 6. 1975 MINUTES. �unev .to insure that there will be no pollution of the bay during demolition, grading and con- struction. 10. That the use of any piers or slips bayward of the bulkhead shall be subject to a separ- ate Harbor Permit and shall be subject to the approval of the Marine Safety Department. That the required number of parking spaces according to City Council policy shall be made available in the subterranean garage to. renters of the existing boat slips and moor- ing space bayward of the site after regular office business hours and on weekends. 11. That a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. Said plan shall include landscape slopes from the building to Lido Park Drive (instead of the 5 foot high retaining walls along the street front- age as shown on approved elevations and sections) so that the landscaping may be • viewed from grade. The landscaping shall be permanently maintained. 12. That a fire protection system shall be pro- vided for the dock area. 13. That a resubdivision be processed and a parcel map be filed. Commissioner Beckley voiced concern with the parking situation in view of the fact there would be in excess of 20 boat slips and moorings and parking for the slips would only be available after office hours and on weekends. Planning Commission questioned access to the bay and staff advised there was adequate public access to the public tidelands in the immediate area, therefore no specific condition regarding that matter was necessary. All Ayes Following discussion, motion was voted on and carried. Page 7. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH T 9 A F R CALL Motion All Ayes • MINUTES February 6, 1975 imnrx Item #5 Request, to establish one building site and elimin- RESUB- ate interior lot lines where two lots and a por- tion of a third lot now exist so as to permit the DIVISION NT 4-80 construction of an office building on the property. . APPROVED Location: A portion of Lot 3 and Lots 4 and CONDI- 5, Tract 815, located at 617 Lido TTIONALLY Park Drive on the northeasterly side of Lido Park Drive between Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street on the Lido Peninsula. Zone: C -2 Applicant: Lido Park Plaza, a Joint Venture, Newport Beach Owner: Same as Applicant Engineer: Anacal Engineering Co., Anaheim Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Barry Williams, 4299 MacArthur Boulevard, appli- cant, concurred with the staff report and recom- mended conditions. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission discussed safeguards in con- nection with preservation of water quality of the bay and suggested that an additional condition be placed on the request to cover the matter. X Following discussion, motion was made to approve Resubdivision No. 480, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a parcel map be filed. 2. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 3. That the public.improvements to be constructed along Lido Park Drive include curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway approaches. The obliga- tion for such improvements may be satisfied by making a cash deposit with the City and having Page 8. COMMISSIONERS M 9 P i R& CALL r 0 CJ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES February 6. 1975 - mvcn the work accomplished with the Rhine Wharf Project which is scheduled for construction in the Summer of 1975. 4. That either the cash deposit or a standard subdivision agreement and security be provided before the parcel map will be signed or a building permit issued. , 5. That the water and sewer connections necessary to serve this development be accomplished in a manner satisfactory to the Public Works Department. 6. That the developer shall be instructed to submit to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board the specific water quality control plan they intend to follow to insure that there will be no pollution of the bay during demolition, grading and con- struction. Planning Commission recessed at 9:05 P.M. and reconvened at 9:15 P.M. Commissioner Hazewinkel stepped down from the dais and refrained from deliberation on Items Nos. 6 through 11 due to a possible conflict of interest, therefore,he was deemed absent. Commissioner Heather chaired the remainder of the meeting. Items Nos. 6 through 11 were heard concurrently due to their relationship. Item #6 Request to permit the construction of seven USE attached single family dwellings with related PERMIT parking and landscape areas and the acceptance of 1729 an environmental document. CONT. TO Location: Lot 83, Tract 6230, located at MAR. 6 2330 Vista del Playa, on the Page 9. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH m m � n p m m 7 m y 0 0 MINUTES February 6. 1975 tunny northeasterly side of proposed Vista del Playa, westerly of Vista del Oro in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -3 -13 P.R.D. and R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Item #7 Request to subdivide 1.11 acres into seven number- TENTATIVE ed lots for attached single - family residential MAP development, one numbered lot to be developed as TRTCT a landscaped area and one lettered lot to be 8680 developed as a private street, private driveways and guest parking spaces. CONT. TO MAR. 66 Location: Lot 83, Tract 6230, located at 2330 Vista del Playa, on the northeasterly side of .proposed Vista del Playa, westerly of Vista del Oro in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -3 -13 P.R.D. and R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc., Huntington Beach Item #8 Request to permit the construction of eight USE attached single family dwellings with related PPERMIT parking and landscape areas and the acceptance of 17:30 an environmental document. CONT. TO Location: Lot 89, Tract 5878, located at MAR. 6 2122 Vista Entrada, westerly of Vista del Oro and easterly of Vista Entrada in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Page 10. C, J COMMISSIONERS 9 R Z Z m T x m CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Fahriiary A_ 1Q7r, MINUTES nr 1�, Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Item #9 Request to subdivide 1.65 acres into eight number- ed lots for attached single - family residential TENTATIVE MAP development and one numbered lot to be developed as a landscape area, private driveways and guest TEACT 8?i82 parking spaces. CONT. TO Location: Lot 89, Tract 5878, located at MAR. 6 2122 Vista Entrada, westerly of Vista del Oro and easterly of Vista Entrada in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc., Huntington Beach Item #10 Request to permit the construction of nine attach - USE ed single family dwellings with related parking PERMIT and landscape areas and the acceptance of an 1731 environmental document. CONT. TO MAR. 6 Location: Lot 125, Tract 5435, located at 1976 Vista Caudal, southwesterly of Vista del Oro and northeasterly of Vista Caudal in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Page 11. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH D m M n N D P 7 D P Z P u R CALL P w LJ MINUTES Fahruary 6. 1975 Item #11 Request to subdivide 1.75 acres into nine numbered lots for attached single - family residential . TENTATIVE MAF- development and one numbered.lot to be developed TRACT as a.landscape area, private driveways and guest 8681 parking spaces. CONT. TO Location: Lot 125, Tract 5435, located at M —AR. 6 1976 Vista Caudal, southwesterly of Vista del Oro and northeasterly of Vista Caudal in "The Bluffs." Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc., Huntington Beach It was noted that a great deal of correspondence had been received and reviewed by the Planning Commission in connection with these items and additional correspondence was presented to the Commission for review. Community Development Director Hogan reviewed the three sites in the Bluffs under consideration, the history of the Bluffs including the three sites which were originally proposed for high - rise development, the formula used in computing the density of existing development, the size of the proposed development as compared to that of existing development and,reviewed the density of the three sites in detail. Public hearings were opened in connection with Items No. 6 through 11. Bill Holstein, with IDH, 170 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, appeared before the Commission and concur- red with the staff reports and recommended condi- tions. Planning Commission discussed the matter of lot lines and exterior walls as well as the reasons for placement of same as indicated in the staff reports and required by the Uniform Building Code. Page 12. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH p � Z P N RACAL February 6 1975 MINUTES INDEX r , Density related to bedrooms rather than units was discussed and the potential number of people the proposed units will generate. Mr. Holstein reviewed the existing units as to number of bed - rooms as well as the proposed units and commented on the projected number of school children which would be generated by the new units based on existing school district statistics. Mr. Holstein also answered questions of the Commission pertain- ing to use of existing recreational facilities by prospective homeowners, architectural design features of the proposed development, repair or reconstruction of streets following construction of the units, scale compatibility between the existing units and the proposed units, similarity of proposed plans to that of the existing develop- ment with minor modifications to the interior and outside architectural treatment, and the land trade remnant owned by The Irvine Company. At this point, Planning Commission discussed the 15 acre site adjacent.to Tentative Tract No. 8680 which was not a part of the Bluffs (the land trade • remnant) and the need for the existing 60 foot right -of -way on Vista del Playa for access to this parcel. Additional discussion with Mr.- Holstein included location of walkways and open space, grading, planting, preservation of existing views and drainage facilities. Jack Raub with Raub, Bein, Frost & Associates, Newport Beach, appeared before the Commission to answer questions in connection with the environ- mental impact report. Planning Commission ques- tioned the control of.siltation into the Bay during construction because of the lack of detail contained in the'EIR regarding this matter and it was pointed out that this would be covered under the City's Grading Ordinance which required submittal of an application and plans indicating control of siltation, dust, run -off, truck routes for hauling, etc. and approval of same before any permits were issued. The extent of grading required for Tract 8680 was discussed. Other comments on the EIR included growth inducement and the loss of open space, student generation • factors, and lack of library facilities. Page 13. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACLJ T D o',Mrw„ T February 6. "1975 MINUTES' IMVCh Joe Surra, President of the Bluffs Homeowners Association, 631 Vista Bonita, appeared before the Commission and commented on the lack of contact with persons most directly effected by the pro- jects and the drainage problems within the green- belts. He opposed the project because the eave line was not the property line and felt this was an open invitation for room additions and greater bedroom density. Staff pointed out that the buildings must comply with the Uniform Building Code, however, a condi- tion could be imposed preventing further additions to the buildings. Planning Commission discussed percentages of building coverage on the existing lots and compared same with that of the proposed development. Pope Hilburn, 2195 Vista Entrada, appeared in opposition to the requests because of the reduc- tion in the greenbelt adjacent to his home and felt that if and when Vista del Playa was completed, the value and desirability of the first 9 homes • on Vista Entrada would be destroyed. Jim Dodds, 1350 Hamshire Circle, Dover Shores, appeared in opposition to the three sites because he felt there was a need for parks and windows to the bay and suggested that the sites be purchased for that purpose. He also felt that a 60 foot wide right -of -way for a street to serve 9 homes was questionable. Planning Commission discussed the matter of purchasing the site for parks and the rejection of park bond issues by the citizens of Newport Beach in the past. John Stewart, 440 Vista Grande, requested rejec- tion of.the EIR as currently written for the reasons stated in his letter which was previously sent to the Planning Commission. He commented on the misrepresentation of advertising which stated that development in the Bluffs was "complete." He also reviewed a chart showing the results of a survey taken regarding purchase of the property for park purposes. Frank Robinson, 1007 Nottingham Road, Westcliff, • appeared before the Commission and refuted the fact that his name was included as being a consultant on the EIR for the Friends of the Bay when he was never contacted in any manner. He Page 14. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH T y odAreu m p u• Fahrtiary F_ 197E MINUTES wncv advised of,his contact with Walter Rice and John Speth who were also listed as consultants and commented on the renewed interest for acquisition of the sites for park purposes: Community Development Director Hogan advised that a change in the staff at Raub, Bein, Frost.& Associates was the cause of the error and mix -up in connection with the list of people who were contacted and that the list contained in the EIR should.be disregarded. Glen L. Anderson, 2140 Vista Durado, appeared before the Commission and commented on the drain- age and seepage problems located on the sites and in the immediate area. He felt there was an assumption on the part of the EI.R that the new neighbors would be taken into the existing home- owners association and reviewed various sections of the C.C.& R.s in this regard. He also com- mented on proposed changes to the C.C.& R.s, lack of rapport between The Irvine Company and the Homeowners Association, and the possibility of • creating a hostile environment by reason of the proposed development. Virginia Vosburg, 433 Vista Grande, questioned the consultants on the report and opposed the EIR because of the lack of input from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the County of Orange Environmental Services Section, and the Department of Fish and Game Natural Resources Agency. She felt the EIRs were neither factual nor complete and should not be accepted until the above agencie were contacted. Bolsa Dodson, 2068 Vista Cajon, appeared in opposition because he felt additional development would reduce the value of the existing homes 10 %. to 20 %. William A. Spencer, 304 Vista Madera, opposed the development because he felt there would be added pollution to the bay. He also commented on the drainage and erosion problems and urged that.no additional construction take place in the Bluffs. Olin Stapp, 558 Glorietta, appeared before the • Commission in opposition to the request because of the loss of the greenbelt areas. Caroline Cashman, 2002 Vista Caudal, opposed the request in connection with Use Permit No. 1731 and Page 15. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A Fohruary A 107r, MINUTES aunev ' J Tract No. 8681 because of the loss of 13 guest. pa.rking spaces used by existing residents_. She also opposed the size of the proposed units. Staff reviewed the proposed parking for Tract 8681 and advised there were 13 parking spaces in excess of the number required. Bill Vosburg, 433 Vista Grande, felt the EIRs should not be accepted and disagreed with the traffic study contained therein., commenting that there were equipment malfunctions, and incomplete traffic counts. City Engineer Nolan responded to the analysis by Mr. Vosburg and reviewed the study in order to clarify the information contained in the EIR. He advised that from the standpoint of engineering, .traffic capacity was not a problem and that the streets were adequate to handle traffic needs. Gordon Young, 310 Encina, commented on the aesthetics and the loss of same should the development be approved. Harold Buckey, 2187 Vista Entrada, urged the Commission to reject the EIR in its present form because of its assumptions and comments. He also questioned the right of the developer to take away the greenbelts. Maxine Lundberg, 2118 Vista Entrada, commented on the size of the proposed units and the generation of additional school children. There being no others desiring to appear and be . heard, the public hearings were closed. Motion X Following a brief discussion, motion was made to Ayes K K K X X X continue Items No. 6 through No. 11 to the meeting Absent K of March 6, 1975. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Time: 11:50 P.M. JAMES/M: PARKER, Secretary Planning Commission City of Newport Beach Page 16.