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Home My WebLink About02/16/1978f- COMMISSIONERS �< _0_G City of Newport Beach Regular Planning Commission Meeting m o e < Place: City Council Chambers 0, p Time: 7:00 P.M. Date: February 16, 1978 /TOLL CALL Present 11 to X X X* X X X *Arrived at 7:05 P EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Commu Hugh Coffin, Assis Benjamin B. Nolan, STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, David Dmohowski, A Fred Talar.ico, Sen Shirley Harbeck, S Request to adjust between one lot an Newport Heights. Location: Lot Tra 223 erl nor Hei Zone: R -1 Applicants: How New Owners: Sam Engineer: Pau Public hearing was natter. oward Martin, 215 efore the Commiss report and recomme There being no oth heard, the public .M. city Development Director Cant City Attorney City Engineer Assistant Director - Planning ivance Planning Administrator for Planner ?cretary MINUTES in existing common property line i a portion of a second lot in 48 and a portion of Lot 49, :t No. 1133, located at 215 and Ocean View Avenue, on the west- side of Ocean View Avenue, therly of Avon Street in Newport 3hts. 3rd D. and Joanne Martin, port Beach e as Applicants 1 Cuomo, Newport Beach opened in connection with this Ocean View Avenue, appeared ion and concurred with the staff ndations. ers desiring to appear and be hearing was closed. Page 1. I IWOtx COMMISSIONERS Noll CALL Motion Ayes X X Absent City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 made that Planning Commission make the Findings: MINUTES he map meets the requirements of Title the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ices of the City, all applicable general :ific plans and the Planning Commission isfied with the plan of subdivision. ie proposed resubdivision presents no ns from a planning standpoint. s Resubdivision No. 574, subject to the :onditions: parcel map be filed. he location of the 2 foot high t retain - I1 adjacent to the garage on proposed No. 2 shall be adjusted so as to be i entirely on Parcel No. 2 prior to the ing of the Parcel Map. create one parcel of land for residen- ninium development. Lots 3 and 4 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 219, Section A. Newport Beach, located at 207 and 209 19th Street, on the westerly side of 19th Street, between West Balboa Boulevard and West Bay Avenue on the Balboa Peninsula. R -3 J. A. and Frances Huntsman, Anaheim Same as Applicants GNA, Inc., Newport Beach -ing was opened in connection with this ?14 N. Grand Avenue, Anaheim, appeared Commission and concurred with the staff Page 2. Iiuoex r1 u Item #2 RESUB- DM!;DON 911 X Motion was X X X X following x 1. That t 19 of ordina or spe is sat 2. That t proble and approv following 1. That a 2. That t ing wa Parcel locate record Request to tial condo Location: Zone: Applicants Owners: Engineer: Public hea matter. Jim Plou, before the made that Planning Commission make the Findings: MINUTES he map meets the requirements of Title the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ices of the City, all applicable general :ific plans and the Planning Commission isfied with the plan of subdivision. ie proposed resubdivision presents no ns from a planning standpoint. s Resubdivision No. 574, subject to the :onditions: parcel map be filed. he location of the 2 foot high t retain - I1 adjacent to the garage on proposed No. 2 shall be adjusted so as to be i entirely on Parcel No. 2 prior to the ing of the Parcel Map. create one parcel of land for residen- ninium development. Lots 3 and 4 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 219, Section A. Newport Beach, located at 207 and 209 19th Street, on the westerly side of 19th Street, between West Balboa Boulevard and West Bay Avenue on the Balboa Peninsula. R -3 J. A. and Frances Huntsman, Anaheim Same as Applicants GNA, Inc., Newport Beach -ing was opened in connection with this ?14 N. Grand Avenue, Anaheim, appeared Commission and concurred with the staff Page 2. Iiuoex r1 u Item #2 RESUB- DM!;DON 911 e COMMISSIONERS z DOLL CALL Motion All .Ayes 1] 0 City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 I recommendations. Ig no others desiring to appear and be a public hearing was closed. MINUTES made that Planning Commission make.the findings: :he map meets the requirements of Title the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all Inces of the City, all.applicable general !cific plans and.the Plann.ing Commission :isfied with the plan of subdivision. :he proposed resubdivision presents no !ms from a planning standpoint. re Resubdivision No. 575, subject to the conditions: 1 parcel map be filed. 111 improvements be constructed as. °ed by ordinance and the Public Works tment. Ill conditions of approval for Resubdivi- lo. 564 be fulfilled. ) create one parcel of land for residen- )minium development. Lots 6 and 7 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 219, Section A, Newport Beach, located at 213 and 215 19th Street, on the westerly side of 19th Street, between West Balboa Boulevard and West Bay Avenue on the Balboa . Peninsula. R -3 James M. Plou, Anaheim Same as Applicant GNA, Inc., Newport Beach Page 3. INOWX Item #3 RESUB- DIVITON NO. 576 APPROVED C N� DI-- TI07MLLY . report an( There beii heard, thi X Motion wa: following 1. That 1 19 of ordini or spl is sa- 2. That probll and appro, following 1. That 2. That requi Depar 3. That sion I Request t, tial cond Location: Zone: Applicant Owner: Engineer: I recommendations. Ig no others desiring to appear and be a public hearing was closed. MINUTES made that Planning Commission make.the findings: :he map meets the requirements of Title the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all Inces of the City, all.applicable general !cific plans and.the Plann.ing Commission :isfied with the plan of subdivision. :he proposed resubdivision presents no !ms from a planning standpoint. re Resubdivision No. 575, subject to the conditions: 1 parcel map be filed. 111 improvements be constructed as. °ed by ordinance and the Public Works tment. Ill conditions of approval for Resubdivi- lo. 564 be fulfilled. ) create one parcel of land for residen- )minium development. Lots 6 and 7 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 219, Section A, Newport Beach, located at 213 and 215 19th Street, on the westerly side of 19th Street, between West Balboa Boulevard and West Bay Avenue on the Balboa . Peninsula. R -3 James M. Plou, Anaheim Same as Applicant GNA, Inc., Newport Beach Page 3. INOWX Item #3 RESUB- DIVITON NO. 576 APPROVED C N� DI-- TI07MLLY . COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 MOLL CALL Motion All Ayes Im t MINUTES INOKX Public hearing was opened.in connection with this matter. Jim Plou, 214 N. Grand Avenue, Anaheim, appeared before the Commission and concurred with the staff report and recommendations. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion was made that Planning Commission make the following findings: l.. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of the Ci.ty, all applicable general or specific plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied with the plan of subdivision. 2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems from a planning standpoint. •. and approve Resubdivision No: 576 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 all conditions of approval for Resubdivi- sion No. 564 be fulfilled. Item #4 Request to permit the construction of a single VARIANCE family dwelling in the R -1 District that exceeds 7N. 1066 the height limit in the 24/28 Foot Height Limita- tion District. A modification to the Zoning Code DENIED is also requested since a portion of the proposed structure encroaches 2 feet into the required 5 foot front yard setback adjacent to Begonia Park. Location: ortion of Pacific Drive (abandon- M located at 2333 Pacific Drive, • on the southerly side of Pacific Drive, adjacent to Begonia Park in Corona del Mar. Page 4. COMMISSIONERS •, °a, � �Qv,sF sc City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 DOLL CALL Zone: R -1 Applicant: Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Griswold, Corona del Mar Owners: Same as Applicants Commissioner Agee stepped down from the dais and refrained from deliberation on this matter becau he was absent from the previous public hearing. The report from the Grading Engineer relative to the geological report received. at the previous hearing was distributed to the Planning Commissi for review. Staff also advised of the possible need for an environmental report in connection with this request should the Planning Commission make the finding that the requirements for a variance had been met. • Public hearing was opened in connection with thi matter. Gordon Glass, Architect, appeared before the Commission in connection with this matter and distributed a drawing which indicated the proble involved in the development of the site because of the topography. Al Stover, 2316 Pacific Drive, appeared before t Commission and reiterated the objections express at the previous public hearing and felt that approval of this request would set a precedent f future development on the bluff. There be no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion X Motion was made that Variance No. .1066 be denied Commissioner Hummel felt that adequate provision had not been made by the City for the regulation and control of development of the bluff areas; questioned whether or not this was a buildable 1 because of the magnitude of preparation required and recommended that the property be acquired by 41yes the City and made a part of the adjacent park. X X X X X X Following discussion, which included forwarding Absent X the matter to the City Council for decision, the motion was voted on and carried. Page 5. MINUTES M on ms he ed or of INOI X COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach 9 O 9 {. yA. ;�f 1a 4. A February 16, 1978 MOLL CALL Motion X Motion was then made that Planning Commission Ayes X X X X X recommend to the City Council that the property Noes X be acquired for park purposes. Absent X Commissioner Agee returned to the dais. Request to permit additions to and remodeling of an existing single family dwelling including construction of a new entry which will encroach to within 6 feet of the front property line (whe the Code requires a 10 foot setback). The prope has the following nonconforming features: (1) t dwelling encroaches to within 3 feet of the west erly side property line (where the Code requires 4 foot setback; (2) the dwelling encroaches to within 6 feet of the front property line (where Code requires a 10 foot setback (approved by Variance No. 420, 11/21/57); (3) the garage encroaches to the front property line (where the Code requires a 10 foot setback); and (4) a two - car garage is rovided (where the Code requires parking spaces . Location: Lot 12 and a portion of Lot 13, Tract No. 1026, located at 3207 Ocean Boulevard, on the southerly side of Ocean Boulevard between Larkspur Avenue and Marguerite Avenue in Corona del Mar. Zone: R -1 Applicant: Roger McKinnon, Corona del Mar Owner: Same as Applicant Staff presented additional correspondence receiv subsequent to the staff report consisting of fou letters in favor of the request and two letters opposed to the request. Public hearing was opened in connection with thi matter. Page 6. MINUTES INCIX Item #5 MODIFI- Cur NOM 88 re rty APPROVED he COME TTONACLY a • t 3 :d r s COMMISSIONERS 9`; City of Newport Beach MINUTES 1A1�1mr February 16, 1978 waLL CALL Roger McKinnon, Applicant, 3207 Ocean Boulevard, appeared before the Commission and introduced Robert Altivers, architect, who gave a slide presentation in connection with the proposal. He commented on the goal to upgrade the dwelling and make it more compatible with that of the Newport Beach area. Mr. Altivers also projected the floor plan on the screen and reviewed the new construction and alterations proposed, inclu ing the areas in question which would exceed the height limit placed on the property when the structure was remodeled in 1957 under Variance No. 420. Tom Atkinson, 3225 Ocean Boulevard, appeared before the Commission in favor of the request as he felt it would upgrade the neighborhood and that any loss of view would be very minimal. Ed Maloney, 3200 Ocean Boulevard, appeared befor the Commission in opposition to the request and . presented pictures showing the views which would be lost if the increased height were allowed. H also presented a petition with 61 signatures in opposition to any construction above the curb li which could set a precedent. Dr. McNalley, 3228 Ocean Boulevard, appeared bef the Commission in opposition to any modification the existing structure which would add to the obstruction of views. Mrs. Michael McNalley, 3228 Ocean Boulevard, appeared before the Commission to comment on the view along Ocean Boulevard and opposed any addi- tional construction which would increase the existing view obstruction created by the garage and trees. Roger McKinnon appeared before the Commission in response to the concerns expressed and commented on the need for a safer entryway located adjacen to the garage which has partially obstructed the view for 40 years. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Frederickson concurred with the nee to modify the entryway, however, he felt it shop Page 7. US e e ne ore of t d ld INOWX COMMISSIONERS DOLL CALL Motion Motion A11 Ayes X City of Newport Beach February 16, 19 be done under the existing height limitations. MINUTES Commissioner Haidinger questioned the other non- conforming features of this request and staff advised that should the modification request be denied,. the applicant would have to submit a new application for the interior alterations because of the existing nonconforming features. Staff further commented on the setback encroachments and parking which were felt to be minor in nature and pointed out that the Commission could approve the modification with the provision that the height of the structure not be increased. Commissioner Hummel concurred that the parking and setback encroachments were not objectionable but did not feel that the height of the structure should be increased beyond that which presently, exists.. Motion was made that Planning Commission deny Modification No. 2188, based on the following findings: That the proposal, as submitted, would elimi- nate views of the harbor jetty from the. public walk along either side of Ocean Boulevard. 2. That the denial of the request, as submitted, will not deprive the applicant of a reasonable use of his property. That the granting of the request would be detrimental to the enjoyment, peace and comfort of persons who use the public walks in the area and would not be consistent with the legislative intent of the Municipal Code. Commissioner Balalis felt tt would be better to approve the request with the condition that the height not be increased and eliminate the need to submit a new application, pay another fee, send out public notices, and hold another public hearing. Following discussion, Commissioner Frederickson withdrew his motion to deny. Motion was made that Planning Commission make the following findings: Page .8. INOEX n �J 0 COMMISSIONERS City of Newport :Beach ROLL CALL • n 1. That the modification as approved will not eliminate jetty views and will not entirely remove ocean views from the public sidewalk. MINUTES 2. That the proposal, while adding living area, will not substantially contribute to the need for additional parking spaces on site. 3. That the removal of the existing garage and westerly side yard encroachment would place a severe hardship on the applicant. 4. That the granting of the modification will not, under the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental or injurious.to the en- joyment, peace, comfort and.general welfare of persons working or.residing in the neigh borhood and is consistent with the legislative intent of the Municipal Code. and approve Modification No. 2188, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development may be in substantial confor- mance with the.plans as submitted with the exception that the roof height on the east wing shall not exceed the height limitations as established by th.e Planning Commission in 1957 (Variance No. 420). 2. .That.all new construction on the downhill: por- tion of the structure shall comply with the requirements of the 24/28 Foot Height Limita- tion Zone. Request to establish a take -out restaurant facility in the McFadden Square area and to waive the required offstreet parking spaces.in conjunction with said use. Location: Lot 14, Block 21, Newport Beach, located at 2119 West Balboa Boule- vard on the westerly.s.ide of West Balboa Boulevard between 21st.Place. and 22nd Street in the McFadden Square area. Zone: C -1 Page 9. Iaoax Item #6 ' -0SE PERMIT I Nu. 1854 .APPROVED - I TIONALLY ` COMMISSIONERS �9 =� _� City of Newport Beach imp p February 16. 1978 POLL CALL Applicant: Steve Kalatschan, Newport Beach Owner: Same as Applicant Public hearing was opened in connection with thi matter, Robert Kalatschan, son of the applicant, appeare before the Commission in connection.with this ,matter and concurred with the staff report and recommendations with the exception of the requir ment for 12 offstreet parking spaces. He advise that the business proposed, which was a take -out hamburger stand, would rely on people who are already in the area, either beachgoers, shoppers or local residents, and that this was not the type of business which would attract people from outside the area. He felt that two parking spat for his employees would be sufficient. Peg Forgit, 2205 West Balboa Boulevard, appeared before the Commission in support of the applican request and felt that the type of business .being established would not require: additional parking spaces. John Shea, 2214 West Oceanfront, felt that this request and all others should be denied Unless parking was provided as required and that though should be given to the recent parking study and ways 'to.solve the .parking problems in the area. Michael Anderson, 2226 Aralia, appeared before the Commission in favor of the request. There.being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission discussed the matter, of park Motion X ing, following which motion was made that Planni Ayes X X X X X X Commis.sion make the following findings: Noes X 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 if adequate offstreet parking, spaces are provided for the subject take -out restaurant use. Page 10. MINUTES INOXX S Id e- d ng l COMMISSIONERS °o��9,�S9sG� City of Fahrtiary 19 Newport Beach 1978 DOLL CALL 3. The Police Department has indicated that the do not contemplate any problems. 4. That the waiver of the development standards as they pertain to circulation, walls, land - scaping, utilities, and a portion of the par ing requirements will be of no.further detri ment to adjacent properties inasmuch as the site has been developed and the structure ha been in existence for many years. 5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1854 will not under the circumstances of this case be detr mental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons resid and working in the neighborhood or be detri- mental or injurious to property or improveme in the neighborhood or the general welfare o th,e City. • and approve Use Permit No. 1854, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial . conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plan and elevation. 2. That all new exterior lighting and signs sha conform to Chapters 20.06 and 20.72 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 3. That all mechanical equipment and.trash area shall be screened from public streets, alley or adjoining properties. 4. That this approval shall be for a period of two years, and any extension shall be subjec to the approval of the Modifications Commiti 5. That the development standards related to circulation, walls, landscaping, utilities and a portion of the parking requirements ai waived. 6. That an offsite parking agreement shall be approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council, guaranteeing that a minimum o1 2 parking spaces shall be provided in an approved offsite location for the duration c the restaurant use on the property in quest, Page 11. MINUTES INOtX Y k- s i- in nt., f 11 S S, t ee . e f on COMMISSIONERS FOOLL CALL City of Newport Beach February 16 MINUTES \ INOKX However, the Planning Commission may wish to allow the applicant to purchase annual permits from the City for 2 parking spaces in the adjoining Municipal lot in lieu of providing the required parking spaces in an approved offsite location if this application is approv Commissioner Haidinger opposed the motion as he felt the purchase of parking permits was not the answer to the parking problem in the area. Request to construct a fast food restaurant complex with incidental retail shops in Koll Center Newport The proposed development includes several food vendors; indoor and outdoor common dining areas, land on -sale beer and wine. Location: Parcel Nos. 1 and 2, Parcel Map 76 -45 (Resubdivision No. 506) located at 4881 Birch Street, on the northwesterly corner of Birch Street and Von Karman Avenue in Koll Center Newport. Zone: P -C Applicant: Thomas A. White, Newport Beach (Owner: Aetna Life Insurance Co., Hartford, Conn. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Tom White, 1022 Bayside Cove, applicant, appeared before the Commission and commented on the type of operation proposed. He concurred with the staff report and recommendations except for the placement of sidewalk behind the curb because of the desire to retain the greenbelt, however, he realized there was nothing he could do about this require- ment and would have to live with it. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was:closed. Page 12. d. Item #7 USE PERMIT NU.— 8 APPROVED TrMACL COMMISSIONERS City of Newport .Beach 1 February 16. 1978 MOLL CALL Motion X Motion was made that Planning Commission make th All Ayes following findings: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. Adequate offstreet parking spaces are being provided for the proposed development. 3. Adequate provisions for traffic circulation will be made in the parking lot with the existing and proposed common driveways and common. ingress- egress aisles throughout Retail and Service Site No. 1. 4. Adequate landscaping is proposed on "Retail and Service Area No. 1" in conjunction with the existing and proposed restaurant develop ment on the site. Said landscaping will als • be consistent with other existing projects i Koll Center Newport. 5. The Police Department has indicated that the do not contemplate any problems. 6. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. 7. The approval of Use Permit No. 1855 will not under the circumstances of this case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persc residing and working in the neighborhood or detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. and approve Use Permit No. 1855, ,subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, flc plans, and elevations. 2. That a minimum of one parking space /40 sq. i . of "net floor area" shall be provided on the subject property for the proposed restaurant facility. Page 13.. MINUTES e 0 n VA ns be or t. INOKX COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach MINUTES MOLL CALL Februar That a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. Said landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the approved plan and the landscaping shall be permanently maintained. That all signs shall meet the Planned Communit Development Standards and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Convenience signs such as "entrance" or "exit" shall have a maximum area of six square feet. Said convenience signs shall not include the name or logo of the restaurant use. All exterior lighting shall be approved by the Department of Community Development. All mechanical equipment and the storage of cartons, containers and trash shall be shielde from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall or fence. 7. That a washout area for trash containers shall be provided in such a way as to allow direct drainage into the sewer system and not into the storm drains. 8. That a resubdivision be approved by the Plan- ning Commission and a parcel.map be filed to establish one building site where two parcels now exist. 9. That a 6 foot wide P.C.C. sidewalk be construc ted immediately behind the curb along the Birc' Street frontage and extended to the end of the curb return on Von Karman Avenue. 10. That the two driveway approaches be the curb return type with a radius of 15 feet. 11. That access ramps at a location satisfactory to the Public Works Department be provided in the curb return and the existing traffic island at the intersection of Von Karman Avenue and Birch Street. 12. That all work within the public right -of -way be done under an encroachment permit obtained from the Public Works Department. Page 14. 0 INO<X . • • COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach MINUTES • MOLL CALL, F_ u Motion All Ayes Ix February 16, 19 13. The handicap parking space at Birch Street and Von.Karman Avenue corner conflicts with the pedestrian circulation sidewalk. The area should be redesigned to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. * x Request to establish a restaurant facility with. on -sale beer and wine in the Plaza Newport Shoppinc Village in Newport Place. Location: Parcel l of Parcel Map 97 -19 (Resubdivision No. 541), located at 1000 Bristol Street (North) on the northeasterly side of Bristol Street (North) between Spruce Avenue and. Dove Street in Newport Place. Zone: P -C Applicant: Collins Foods International, Inc., Los Angeles Owner: L. S. W. Limited, Newport Beach Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. IBill Langston appeared before the Commission on behalf of the applicant and owner and commented on the proposed restaurant facility and parking. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. (Motion was made that Planning Commission make 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 and the development standards of Newport Place. I2. The project will not have any significant. environmental impact. 3. The Police Department has indica.ted that they do not contemplate any problems. Page 15. 1 ru Oex Item #8 . USE PERMIT NF—T836 .. APPROVED COOT-— Ti6N LY COMMISSIONERS A,a } City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 TOLL CALL 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1856 will not under the circumstances of this case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighbor hood or be detrimental or injurious to prope or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. and approve Use Permit No. 1856, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans. 2. That a minimum of one parking space for each 41 square feet of "net floor area" in the restaurant facility shall be maintained in the common parking lot. 3. That all mechanical equipment, storage, and trash areas shall be screened from adjoining properties and from Bristol Street (North). 4.' That all exterior signs shal.l be in accordan with the approved development standards permitted for signs in Newport Place. Planning Commission recessed at 9:00 P.M. and reconvened at 9:10 P.M. Page 16. MINUTES ce INOLX • COMMISSIONERS _C City of f Ap 4 Fphruary 16 Newport Beach 1978 MOLL OALL Request to consider proposed amendments to the Newport Beach General Plan. Staff advised that the results of the traffic study and model report would not be available until March or April and consequently final acti on this General Plan Amendment would have to be delayed pending that information. However, the issues not dependant on the traffic model inform tion could be addressed at this time. Staff briefly reviewed the three parts of the proposed General Plan Amendment. Public hearing was opened in connection with General Plan Amendment No. 78 -1. Part 1.- 78 -1 -A: A proposed amendment to the La Use and Residential Growth Elements to change th . designation on the 17.2 acre Caltrans parcel at northwest corner of Superior Avenue and West Coa Highway from "Multi- Family Residential" to "Medi Density Residential" and establishing a maximum number of dwelling units to be permitted on the subject site. Dr. Todd Bailey, 18 Encore Court, Newport Crest, appeared before the Commission and advised that the area south of Newport Crest was the last pla available for a greenbelt and felt that the City should give this some consideration. David Shores, 12 Tribute Court, Newport Crest, appeared before the Commission on behalf of the Newport Crest Homeowners Association and advised they felt that the property in question should n be developed in any way. However, if a.ny develo ment should occur, it should not be any greater than 4 dwelling units per acre. Louise Greely, 16 Swift Court, appeared before t! Commission on behalf of the Newport Crest Home- owners Association and advised of their support in reducing density throughout Newport Beach. T felt that the City needed more recreation and op • space and that if the subject property was to be developed, it should be Low- Density Residential with no more than 4 dwelling units per acre. Page 17. MINUTES >n 1- id It AM ce >t I ley an INOtX Item #9. GENERAL PL M_ ME—NDMENT 79 i CONT. TO APR. 6 COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach MOLL GALL Motion Motion Ayes Noes MINUTES INOex Peggy Cheetal, Encore Court, Newport Crest, appeared before the Commission and advised that most of the homeowners shopped in Costa Mesa because of the traffic problems in Newport Beach. Dorothy Parker, Newport Crest, appeared before the Commission and compared Newport Beach with the City of Tokyo, Japan wherein small parcels of land were developed and soon there was no more open space left. David Sims appeared before the Commission on behal of the California Department of Transportation and advised that a reduction in the density would effect the market value of the property and encouraged the Planning Commission to adopt the designation of "Medium Density Residential." He answered questions of the Commission with respect to acquisition of the property and the effect of zoning on the value of the property. John Butler, 912 West Balboa Boulevard, appeared before the Commission on behalf of the Central Newport Beach Homeowners Association and advised that any development would have a detrimental impact on traffic and therefore were opposed to any development of the subject property. Planning Commission discussed the disposition of this part of the General Plan and a straw vote was taken on the matter. Motion was made that Planning Commission recommend a density of 2 dwelling units per acre on the subject site. Planning Commission discussed density of the subject property and the role of the Planning Commission to establish land uses, following which a substitute motion was made that Planning Commis- sion establish a density of 5 dwelling units per buildable acre or a total of 64 dwelling units overall. Part 2 - 78 -1 -B: A proposed amendment to the Land Use and Res ential Growth Elements to designate a 2.3 acre parcel, adjacent to the Newport Terrace development (former City dumpsite) and currently in the City of Costa Mesa, for "Medium- Density Residential" use, in connection with prezoning and Page 18. • • i . COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach Ap P 19 107A POLL CALL annexation of the subject property to the City o Newport Beach. Advance Planning Administrator Dmohowski reviewe the location of the request. with the Commission. Eric Welton, applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer questions relative to the request. Planning Commission advised that since.no action could be taken on the total General Plan Amendme and that some questions were still unanswered regarding this property, no straw vote would be taken at this time and that the applicant should meet with the staff to work out any problems whi may exist prior to the continued meeting of the General Plan Amendment Session. Part 3 - 78 -1 -C: Proposed amendments to the Lan • Use, Residential Growth and Circulation Elements in connection with the General Plan Review to include: 1. Possible reduction in allowable intensity of development and /or change in use on the majo commercial /industrial undeveloped sites including but not limited to:. (a) Newport Center (b) Koll Center Newport .(c Emkay Newport Place (d� Castaways Commercial Site (e) Bayview Landing Site (f) Aeronutronic -Ford Industrial Site (g) San Diego Creek Sites (h) Roger's Gardens Site and Vacant Parcel the South 2. Possible reduction in the number of dwelling units allowable on the major residential undeveloped sites including but not limited the following: (a) Aeronutronic -Ford Residential Site (b) Westbay Site (c) Newporter North (d) Freeway Reservation West of MacArthur Boulevard .(e) Fifth Avenue Parcels Page 19. MINUTES INCKX F i to to COMMISSIONERS MOLL CALL City of Newport Beach February 16, 1978 (f) Caltrans Parcels Wes.t Newport (g) Beeco Property (h) Newport Heights R -2 District 3. Development of a phasing plan to coordinate new development with planned improvements in the circulation system. MINUTES i 4. Revision of the existing density classificatio system to use numerical density categories. 5. Assessment of possible reductions in allowable development in terms of fiscal impacts and environmental considerations. Testimony regarding Castaways Commercial site: Marvel Caliva, 216 Kings Place, appeared before the Commission representing the Cliffhaven Community Association. She advised that the site in question would be an ideal spot for a park; that the designation of the site should be low density of 4 dwelling units or less per acre if developed; and that a hotel on the site would have an.adverse effect on the already impacted traffic situation. Hal Thomas, 9081fi West Balboa, appeared before the Commission and recommended that all the sites under consideration around the bay be designated as open space. Jean Watt, 4 Harbor Island, appeared before the Commission to comment on the loss of open space and what she felt was the basic concerns of people throughout the City. These concerns included.less regionally intensified commercial uses; lower residential density (4 dwelling units per acre) in order to achieve more open space; phasing of development in order to work towards a more systematic solution with respect to transportation Steve Sherrill appeared before the Commission to comment on the Castaways site and felt that Newpor Beach needed a hotel of outstanding character on the waterfront. He further felt that if the entire site were residential, the traffic impact would be much greater than if a portion of the site were developed commercially because residen- tial traffic has definite peaks whereas commercial does not. Page 20. INOKX n U 1i ONER COMMISSI8 'MMISSI ;a v City Of Newport Beach MINUTES MOLL. CALL Commissioner Hummel commented on commercial development within the City and the choice of th City to be either a residential community or a resort community. Therefore, he advised of his position to oppose most commercial expansion and development anywhere in the City beyond that whi has already been approved and possibly reduce th intensity of some which have already been approv Commissioner Frederickson felt that all the beac in the State of California belonged to all the people of the State of California and that comme cial enterprises such as that indicated for the Castaway site was one way of assuring public acc to the beach and was quite proper. Commissioner Balalis felt that phasing of develo ment was the most important aspect and that decisions regarding development should not be made until the results.of the traffic model were • available. Testimony regarding Bayview Landing Site: Dick Reese, Vice President of Planning, The Irvi Compqbny, appeared before the Commission to comme on this site as well as all the remaining sites and presented the Planning Commission with copie of a presentation made to the City Council at their last meeting which essentially took a position with respect to the concept of a mora- torium but in effect was a commitment to master planning and orderly development within the City of Newport Beach. He requested that between the formal public hearings, work sessions be held on specific sites in order to determine the enviror mental constraints of the site and explore diffe ent types of density and land use. He advised c specific site plans under way, the Company's desire to reach a compromise and move ahead on 1 specific sites, and commented on phasing of development and street improvements. Hans Dickman appeared before the Commission to comment on traffic and parking. Testimony regarding all other sites under consic • ation in Part 3, 78 -1 -C, of the General Plan Amendment: Page 21. M ch e e d. he r- es an ne nt s r- f he ler INOtx 11: It COMMISSIONERS DOLL CALL Motion All Ayes City of Newport Beach MINUTES ary 16. 1978 Laura McLellan, 527 Westminster, Newport Heights, appeared before the Commission in opposition to the reduction of density in the "Newport Heights R -2 District" because she felt the value of the property would be reduced. . Roland Landrigan, 535 E1 Modena, President of the Newport Heights Community Association, appeared before the Commission and advised that the reduc- tion in density in the "Newport Heights R -2 District" was requested by the Association because they felt the Heights was primarily a single famil area and it was their desire to retain this low density throughout the Heights area and reduce the impact of traffic and additional.density as much as possible. Ken Cluse, 521 Westminster, commented on the mix of development in the "Newport Heights R -2 Distric and felt that the area would deteriorate if the possibility of redevelopment were removed by down- zoning.the area. Diane Berry, 507 Orange Avenue, appeared before the Commission in connection with the "Newport Heights R -2 District" and commented on the traffic problems in the area and the need for upgrading the community and reduction in density. Jerry Hampton, 535 Riverside Drive, owner of property at 467 Westminster, appeared before the Commission in opposition to the change of zoning in the "Newport Heights R -2 District." Neil Powers, owner of property at 517 and 521 Bols appeared before the Commission in opposition to downzoning of the "Newport Heights R -2 District." He commented on the mixed number of units on the various properties and disputed the Association's comments that the area was developed as single family residential. Following a brief discussion, continue the public hearing on ment No. 78 -1 to the .meeting o Page 22. motion was made to General Plan Amend - f April 6, 1978. INOlx LJ COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach Februa MINUTES POLL CALL "Parking Needs and Economic 'Feasibility Study for the Central Newport Beach Area." Senior Planner Talarico presented the draft report of the Parking Program Feasibility_ for the Central Newport Beach Parking Study prepared by Wilbur. Smith and Associates and briefly commented on the contents thereof. Staff recommended that the report be forwarded to the Central Newport Parking Committee for review and report back to the Plan- ning Commission. Milbeth Brey, Chairman of the Central Newport Parking Committee appeared before the Commission and advised of their willingness to participate in the review of the parking study and report back to the. Commission as soon as possible. • Carl Ackerman appeared before the Commission to comment on the report and felt that many of .the recommendations were questionable. Motion X Following discussion, motion was made to refer the All Ayes Draft Report of the Parking Program Feasibility for the Central Newport Beach Parking Study to the Central Newport Parking Committee for review and report back to the Planning Commission. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Motion X Motion was made that Planning Commission urge the All Ayes City Council to investigate the possibility of the acquisition of the Caltrans property on the bluff west of Superior Avenue. Motion X Planning Commission approved the request of Robert Ayes X X X X X X E. Bennett, in connection with previously approved Abstain X Use Permit No. 1745 on property located at 322 Buena Vista, to increase the height of the hatch cover over the .elevator to no more than 10 inches and to increase the height of the roof by 7 inches in order to provide a pitch to the roof which woul allow for better drainage of the structure. * x Page 23. INCIM COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach POLL CALL Motion Ayes Abstain February 16, 1978 MINUTES • Motion was made that Planning Commission urge the City Council to move forward on the annexation of the County Island. There bei.ng no further business, Planning Commis- sion adjourned the meeting. Time: 11:40 P.M. A LU L. BAL IAC 5, Secretary Y Planning Commission City of Newport Beach Page 24. INOax • I