HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/20/1986COMMISSIONERS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PLACE: City Council Chambers
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EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
James D. Hewicker, Planning Director
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Robert T. Lenard, Advance Planning Administrator
Patricia Temple, Environmental Coordinator
Chris Gustin, Senior Planner
Donald Webb, City Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
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Commissioner Koppelman advised that because she was not
present at the February 6, 1986, Planning Commission
meeting, she has read the Planning Commission Minutes
and listened to the tape of the February 6, 1986,
Planning Commission meeting, and is prepared to proceed
on continued Item No. 3, Use Permit No. 3185, Item No.
4, Use Permit No. 3012 (Amended), and Item No. 6,
Amendment No. 629.
] ] ] Minutes of February 6, 1986:
Motion x Motion was made for approval of the February 6, 1986,
Ayes x x x x Planning Commission Minutes. Motion was voted on,
Abstain MOTION CARRIED.
Reauest for Continuances:
James Hewicker, Planning Director, requested that Item
No. 2, Use Permit No. 3179, regarding a private, no
fee, commercial parking lot at 416 Larkspur Avenue, and
. Item No. 5, Use Permit No. 3188, regarding a nighttime
restaurant located at 209 Palm Street, be continued to
the Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1986.
Motion x Motion was voted on to continue Items No. 2 and No. 5
All Ayes to March 6, 1986. MOTION CARRIED.-
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Exception Permit No. 17 (Public Hearing)
Request to permit the installation of a ground entrance EP #17
sign for the Spy Glass Hill residential area. The
proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Approv
Code so as to locate the proposed sign, which exceeds 3
feet in height, in a required front yard setback
adjacent to Mission Bay Drive.
LOCATION: Lot 30, Tract No. 7432, located at 2
Point Loma Drive, on the southwesterly
corner of Spy Glass Hill Road and
Mission Bay Drive, in the Harbor View
Hills Planned Community.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Spy Glass Hill Community Association,
Irvine
• OWNER: Verl Rosenow, Corona del Mar
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and because no one appeared on behalf of the
applicant and no one else wished to testify, the public
hearing was closed at this time.
Motion x Motion was made to approve Exception Permit No. 17,
All Ayes subject to the findings and condition of approval in
Exhibit "A ". Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the granting of an exception permit for the
proposed sign is necessary to protect a substan-
tial property right, will not be contrary to the
purpose of the Sign Ordinance and will not be
materially detrimental to the health, safety,
comfort or general welfare of persons residing in
the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to
property or improvements in the neighborhood, or
to the general welfare of the City.
2. That the proposed sign is tastefully designed and
is compatible with the surrounding area and other
residential identification signs in the area.
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1. That development
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Use Permit No. 3179 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the establishment of a private, no
fee, commercial parking lot on property located in the
R -2 District which is adjacent to property located in
the C -1 District.
LOCATION: Lot 12, Block 438, Corona del Mar,
located at 416 Larkspur Avenue, on the
southeasterly side of Larkspur Avenue,
between East Coast Highway and Second
Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
• ZONE: R -2
APPLICANT: Mike Franklin, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Franklin Inter Vivos Trust, Corona del
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Motion x Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3179 to the
All Ayes Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1986. Motion
voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 3185 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of an office buil-
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CONDITION:
1. That development
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approved plot plan, and sign
Use Permit No. 3179 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the establishment of a private, no
fee, commercial parking lot on property located in the
R -2 District which is adjacent to property located in
the C -1 District.
LOCATION: Lot 12, Block 438, Corona del Mar,
located at 416 Larkspur Avenue, on the
southeasterly side of Larkspur Avenue,
between East Coast Highway and Second
Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
• ZONE: R -2
APPLICANT: Mike Franklin, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Franklin Inter Vivos Trust, Corona del
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Motion x Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3179 to the
All Ayes Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1986. Motion
voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 3185 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of an office buil-
ding in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area which
exceeds the 26 foot basic height limit in the 26/35
Foot Height Limitation District and contains a gross
structural area in excess of .5 times the buildable
area of the site. The proposal also includes a modifi-
cation to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use of
compact and tandem parking spaces for a portion of the
required off - street parking, and a request to use a
substandard aisle width with wider than normal parking
spaces for a portion of the required parking; and the
acceptance of an environmental document. As an option
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to the tandem parking spaces, the applicant is willing
to purchase an equal amount of in -lieu parking spaces
on an annual basis in the Mariner's Mile Municipal
Parking Lot.
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LOCATION: Lot 45, Tract No. 1133, located at 2620
Avon Street, on the northerly side of
Avon Street, between Riverside Avenue
and Tustin Avenue, in the Mariner's Mile'
Specific Plan Area.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANT: James Adams, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
suggested that Condition No. 23 be added requiring
that "a sign shall be posted on the front of the
subject property indicating that additional parking
spaces are available at the rear of the property via an
easement from Ocean View Avenue ". Mr. Laycock
commented that Condition No. 23 has been added because
the adjacent property owner on the easterly side of the
subject property previously stated his concern that
tenants of the subject property may utilize his
driveway.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Turner,
Mr. Hewicker advised that the two adjoining lots on
either side of the subject property and the residential
lot to the north of the subject property will benefit
by the aforementioned easement.
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, referred to the
subject property's Grant Deed dated 1955, and he
pointed out that there is an easement over the
southerly 20 feet of Lot 48 of Tract No. 1133 for
ingress and egress for the benefit of the owners of
Lots 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 of Tract No. 1133. He
stated that the lower level parking area at the rear of
the subject property will necessitate closure of all
openings along the side property lines because of
Uniform Building Code requirements. An exhaust fan will
be required to exhaust 2300 cubic feet per minute when
in operation. Mr. Hewicker referred to Condition No.
18 of Exhibit "A" that states that any roof top or
other mechanical equipment shall be sound attenuated in
such a manner as to achieve a maximum sound level of 55
dBA at the property lines.
William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
suggested that Condition No. 23 be added requiring
that "a sign shall be posted on the front of the
subject property indicating that additional parking
spaces are available at the rear of the property via an
easement from Ocean View Avenue ". Mr. Laycock
commented that Condition No. 23 has been added because
the adjacent property owner on the easterly side of the
subject property previously stated his concern that
tenants of the subject property may utilize his
driveway.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Turner,
Mr. Hewicker advised that the two adjoining lots on
either side of the subject property and the residential
lot to the north of the subject property will benefit
by the aforementioned easement.
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The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. James Adams, applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Adams stated that he
concurs with the findings and conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A ", including the suggested Condition No. 23
previously stated by Mr. Laycock.
Mr. Robert Clark, Co- President of the Newport Heights
Community Association, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Clark advised that after the Newport
Heights Community Association met with the applicant
after the February 6, 1986, Planning Commission
meeting, the Community Association was convinced that
the applicant is attempting to provide an attractive
project, and that the design will set a precedent for
the future development in the area. Mr. Clark posed
the following concerns that the Community Association
has regarding the proposed project: the personal
safety for individuals within the subterranean parking
structure; the ventillation within the enclosed parking
I J I ( I I structure; and the proposed tandem parking.
1 The public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Koppelman opined that the proposed project
is attractive, that the intensity of the development is
within the Mariner's Mile Specific Area Plan guidelines
as previously set forth, and that the proposed
structure is not obstructing the bay views.
Motion K Commissioner Koppelman made a motion to approve Use
Permit No. 3185, subject to the findings and conditions
of approval. in Exhibit "A ", including recommended
Condition No. 23 stating that "a sign shall be posted
on the front of the subject property indicating that
additional parking spaces are available at the rear of
the property via an easement from Ocean View Avenue ".
Chairman Person requested that Condition No. 4 be
amended to state "that a maximum of 25 on -site parking
spaces may be compact parking spaces ". Commissioner
Koppelman agreed to the amended condition.
Commissioner Goff referred to the February 6, 1986,
Planning Commission Meeting whereby he recommended that
the subject use permit be continued to enable staff to
• come up with Findings for Denial for the subject
project. He commented that after reviewing the
proposed project, the Findings for Denial as presented
by staff, and the evidence presented in the public
hearing, that he would support the approval of the use
permit.
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Chairman Person stated that he will support the motion.
He asked staff to bring back a mechanism to the
Planning Commission as to how the marine - oriented uses
will be monitored on sites within the Mariner's Mile
Specific Area Plan within thirty to sixty days.
Substitute x Chairman Person made a substitute motion to approve Use
Motion Permit No. 3185, subject to the findings and conditions
of approval in Exhibit "A", including amended
Conditions No. 2 and No. 3 with a Floor Area Ratio of
.63, that all parking spaces be independently
accessible and that the square footage be reduced by
500 square feet, to 880 square feet over .5 times the
buildable area, and to include added Condition No. 23.
Commissioner Winburn advised her reasons for supporting
the original motion: that the proposed plan is within
the guidelines of the Mariner's Mile Specific Area
Plan; that the proposed plan has been accepted by the
Newport Heights Community Association and the
developer; that the Findings for Denial are not
adequate; and that she would approve the requirement of
two or three additional parking spaces in the Municipal
parking lot rather than redesigning the proposed
project. Discussion followed regarding in -lieu
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Mr. Hewicker referred to Conditions No. 2 and No. 3
stating that a minimum of 1,380± square feet of the
proposed building shall be used exclusively for
marine- oriented uses. He commented that the proposed
structure is to be built at a Floor Area Ratio of .70
times the buildable area of the site, and the
elimination of the two tandem parking spaces would
necessitate the redesign of the parking structure to
include the same number of parking spaces but not
tandem parking spaces, or to reduce the floor area
of the proposed structure. Chairman Person stated that
he contemplated the reduction of the project to a Floor
Area Ratio of .63 for the proposed structure.
Commissioner Koppelman advised that her assumption was
the redesign of the parking structure so as to add two
independently accessible parking spaces instead of
reduction of the floor area. Mr. Hewicker suggested
that the motion be amended to read that a Floor Area
Ratio of .63 times the buildable area shall be
permitted. Commissioner Koppelman cited that the
original motion did not include a floor area reduction,
and that a substitute motion would be appropriate.
Substitute x Chairman Person made a substitute motion to approve Use
Motion Permit No. 3185, subject to the findings and conditions
of approval in Exhibit "A", including amended
Conditions No. 2 and No. 3 with a Floor Area Ratio of
.63, that all parking spaces be independently
accessible and that the square footage be reduced by
500 square feet, to 880 square feet over .5 times the
buildable area, and to include added Condition No. 23.
Commissioner Winburn advised her reasons for supporting
the original motion: that the proposed plan is within
the guidelines of the Mariner's Mile Specific Area
Plan; that the proposed plan has been accepted by the
Newport Heights Community Association and the
developer; that the Findings for Denial are not
adequate; and that she would approve the requirement of
two or three additional parking spaces in the Municipal
parking lot rather than redesigning the proposed
project. Discussion followed regarding in -lieu
parking.
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Commissioner Koppelman opined that the applicant would
be able to redesign the on -site parking spaces and
eliminate tandem parking. Mr. Hewicker commented that
the applicant's intent would be to redesign a portion
of the building so as to provide all of the required
parking on -site, and that all of the parking spaces
would be independently accessible.
Mr. Adams, applicant, reappeared before the Planning
Commission, advising that in -lieu parking would be an
acceptable alternative. He commented that if in -lieu
parking would not be acceptable he would redesign the
building to keep the square footage of the building as
is currently proposed, and he opined that he would not
like to reduce the square footage of the project.
I I I I I I Discussion followed between Chairman Person and
Commissioner Koppelman regarding an amendment to the
motion stating that all parking spaces be independently
accessible and that no in -lieu parking spaces be
11111111 permitted. Commissioner Koppelman stated that she would
accept independent parking spaces and not in -lieu
parking spaces. Chairman Person withdrew his
substitute motion.
Chairman Person stated the following reasons for
supporting the original motion: that the Newport
Heights Community Association has stated that the .7
times the buildable area is below what the Community
Association considers a maximum of what is permitted on
site; that the parking spaces will be independently
accessible; and that no in -lieu parking would be
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Discussion followed regarding Condition No. 4, wherein.
Commissioner Koppelman advised that she would accept
the amendment to the motion, and modified Condition No.
4 "that no more than 258 of the parking spaces on site
shall be compact spaces ". Discussion followed
regarding Commissioner Goff's concerns that Condition
No. 1 stating "that development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans
and elevations except as noted below ", and that the
applicant did not fully state that all of the parking
spaces could be independently accessible. Mr. Hewicker
replied that the Planning Commission is forcing the
applicant to make design changes. Commissioner Turner
opined that 18 parking spaces will be required with a
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Commissioner Koppelman opined that the applicant would
be able to redesign the on -site parking spaces and
eliminate tandem parking. Mr. Hewicker commented that
the applicant's intent would be to redesign a portion
of the building so as to provide all of the required
parking on -site, and that all of the parking spaces
would be independently accessible.
Mr. Adams, applicant, reappeared before the Planning
Commission, advising that in -lieu parking would be an
acceptable alternative. He commented that if in -lieu
parking would not be acceptable he would redesign the
building to keep the square footage of the building as
is currently proposed, and he opined that he would not
like to reduce the square footage of the project.
I I I I I I Discussion followed between Chairman Person and
Commissioner Koppelman regarding an amendment to the
motion stating that all parking spaces be independently
accessible and that no in -lieu parking spaces be
11111111 permitted. Commissioner Koppelman stated that she would
accept independent parking spaces and not in -lieu
parking spaces. Chairman Person withdrew his
substitute motion.
Chairman Person stated the following reasons for
supporting the original motion: that the Newport
Heights Community Association has stated that the .7
times the buildable area is below what the Community
Association considers a maximum of what is permitted on
site; that the parking spaces will be independently
accessible; and that no in -lieu parking would be
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Discussion followed regarding Condition No. 4, wherein.
Commissioner Koppelman advised that she would accept
the amendment to the motion, and modified Condition No.
4 "that no more than 258 of the parking spaces on site
shall be compact spaces ". Discussion followed
regarding Commissioner Goff's concerns that Condition
No. 1 stating "that development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans
and elevations except as noted below ", and that the
applicant did not fully state that all of the parking
spaces could be independently accessible. Mr. Hewicker
replied that the Planning Commission is forcing the
applicant to make design changes. Commissioner Turner
opined that 18 parking spaces will be required with a
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maximum of 4 compact parking spaces, and he opined that
the applicant may not be able to create 4 compact
parking spaces because of design limitations.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3185,
subject to the findings and conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A ", including modified Condition No. 4 stating
"that no more than 25% of the parking spaces on site
shall be compact parking spaces. In addition, all
parking spaces shall be independently accessible, and
no in -lieu parking shall be permitted ", and added
Condition No. 23 stating that "a sign shall be posted
on the front of the subject property indicating that
additional parking spaces are available at the rear of
the property via an easement from Ocean" View Avenue ".
ALL AYES MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. The project is consistent with the adopted goals
• and policies of the General Plan, the adopted
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and the
Mariner's Mile Specific Area Plan.
2. The increased building height will result in more
public visual open space and views than is
required by the basic height limit inasmuch as
there is a greater amount of open space on the
site adjacent to Avon Street and at the rear of
the property than is required.
3. The increased building height will result in a
more desirable architectural treatment of the
building and a stronger and more appealing visual
character of the area than is required by the
basic height limit.
4. The increased building height will not result in
undesirable or abrupt scale relationships being
created between the structure and existing devel-
opments or public spaces.
5. The structure will have no more floor area than
could have been achieved without the use permit
for the building height.
6. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
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maximum of 4 compact parking spaces, and he opined that
the applicant may not be able to create 4 compact
parking spaces because of design limitations.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3185,
subject to the findings and conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A ", including modified Condition No. 4 stating
"that no more than 25% of the parking spaces on site
shall be compact parking spaces. In addition, all
parking spaces shall be independently accessible, and
no in -lieu parking shall be permitted ", and added
Condition No. 23 stating that "a sign shall be posted
on the front of the subject property indicating that
additional parking spaces are available at the rear of
the property via an easement from Ocean" View Avenue ".
ALL AYES MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. The project is consistent with the adopted goals
• and policies of the General Plan, the adopted
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and the
Mariner's Mile Specific Area Plan.
2. The increased building height will result in more
public visual open space and views than is
required by the basic height limit inasmuch as
there is a greater amount of open space on the
site adjacent to Avon Street and at the rear of
the property than is required.
3. The increased building height will result in a
more desirable architectural treatment of the
building and a stronger and more appealing visual
character of the area than is required by the
basic height limit.
4. The increased building height will not result in
undesirable or abrupt scale relationships being
created between the structure and existing devel-
opments or public spaces.
5. The structure will have no more floor area than
could have been achieved without the use permit
for the building height.
6. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
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7. That the increased height of the building will not
block any public views from nearby streets or
public view parks.
8. That the approval of a modification to the 'Zoning
Code, so as to allow the use of compact parking
spaces and a substandard parking aisle in conjunc-
tion with wider than normal parking spaces will
not, under the circumstances of the particular
case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of such proposed use
or be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City and further that the proposed
modification is consistent with the legislative
intent of Title 20 of this Code.
9. That 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.
10. That the proposed Floor Area Ratio of .70 times
the buildable area of the site is acceptable
inasmuch as the floor area in excess of .5 times
the buildable area of the site will be used for
marine- oriented uses.
11. The approval of Use Permit No. 3185 will not,
under the circumstances of this case, be detri-
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing
and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan, floor plans and
elevations except as may be noted below.
2. That a minimum of 1,380± sq.ft. of the proposed
• building shall be used exclusively for a ma-
rine- oriented uses as defined in Section 20.62.070
D of the Municipal Code.
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3. That as long as the property is developed in
excess of .5 times the buildable area of the site,
the applicant shall record a covenant, of which
the form and content is acceptable to the City
Attorney, binding the applicant and its successors
in interest in perpetuity, to limit the use of
1,380± sq.ft. of floor area in the building solely
to marine - oriented uses as defined in Section
20.62.070 D of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
This is in consideration of approval of the use
permit to exceed .5 times the buildable area of
the site. In the event that any portion of the
1,380± sq.ft, of floor area is not used for
marine - oriented uses, that portion of the building
shall remain vacant.
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Ij site shall be compact parking spaces. In
addition, all parking spaces shall be
independently accessible, and no in -lieu parking
• spaces shall be permitted.
5. Development of the site shall be subject to a
grading permit to be approved by the Building and
Planning Departments.
6. The grading permit shall include, if required, a
description of haul routes, access points to the
site, watering, and sweeping program designed to
minimize impact of haul operations.
7. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with
plans prepared by a Civil Engineer and based on
recommendations of a soil engineer and an engi-
neering geologist subsequent to the completion of
a comprehensive soil and geologic investigation of
the site. Permanent reproducible copies of the
"Approved as Built" grading plans on standard size
sheets shall be furnished to the Building Depart-
ment.
8. That the lighting system shall be designed and
maintained in such a manner as to conceal the
light source and to minimize light spillage and
glare to the adjacent residential uses. The plans
• shall be prepared and signed by a Licensed Elec-
trical Engineer; with a letter from the Engineer
stating that,in his opinion, this requirement has
been met.
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9. That all improvements be constructed as required
by ordinance and the Public Works Department.
10. That a standard use permit agreement and accompa-
nying surety be provided in order to guarantee
satisfactory completion of the public improve-
ments, if it is desired to obtain a building
permit prior to completion of the public improve-
ments.
11. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation
and pedestrian circulation systems be subject to
further review by the Traffic Engineer.
12. That landscape plans shall be subject to review
and approval of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department and Public Works Department.
13. That the existing drive apron on Avon Street shall
be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and
sidewalk and that the deteriorated curb, gutter
and sidewalk be reconstructed along the Avon
Street frontage under an encroachment permit
issued by the Public Works Department.
14. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior
to issuance of any building permits.
15. That as long as the property is developed with a
structure which exceeds the basic height limit,
the applicant shall record a covenant, of which
the form and content is acceptable to the City
Attorney, binding the applicant and its successors
in interest in perpetuity, to not exceed a limita-
tion of .70 times the buildable area on the
subject property. This is in consideration of
approval of the use permit to exceed the basic
height limit.
16. That all signs shall be in conformance with the
provisions of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code.
17. The following disclosure statement of the City of
Newport Beach's policy regarding the John Wayne
Airport shall be included in all leases or sub-
leases for space in the project and shall be
included in any Covenants Conditions, and Re-
strictions which may be recorded against any
undeveloped site.
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The lessee, his heirs, successors and assigns,herein,
acknowledge that:
a.) The John Wayne Airport will not be able to
provide adequate air service for business estab-
lishments which rely on such service;
b.) The City of Newport Beach will continue to
oppose additional commercial area service ex-
pansions at the John Wayne Airport;
c.) Lessee, his heirs, successors and assigns,
will not actively oppose any action taken by the
City of Newport Beach to limit jet air service at
the John Wayne Airport.
18. That any roof top or other mechanical equipment
shall be sound attenuated in such a manner as to
. achieve a maximum sound level of 55 dBA at the,
property lines.
19. That any mechanical equipment or trash containers
shall be screened from view from Avon Street and
adjoining properties.
20. That the lower parking area shall be redesigned so
as to provide a minimum 21 foot wide aisle and
minimum 9 ft. -9 in. wide parking spaces.
21. That the proposed development shall provide a
minimum of one parking space for each 250 sq. ft.
of floor area (18 spaces).
22. This use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
23. That a sign shall be posted on the front of the
subject property indicating that "additional
parking spaces are available at the rear of the
property via an easement from Ocean View Avenue ".
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Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted the establishment of a take -out restaurant,
specializing in the sale of shaved ice products, in the
C -1 District and waived all of the required off - street
parking spaces. In accordance with Condition No. 7 of
the existing use permit, the applicant is requesting
the subject amendment so as to change the shaved ice
facility to a muffin shop which includes the installa-
tion of a small oven and the sale of frozen yogurt.
The proposal also includes a request to amend Condition
No. 8 so as to change the hours of operation from 10:00
a.m. - 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lot 12, Block 14, Balboa Island Tract,
located at 322 Marine Avenue, on the
easterly side of Marine Avenue, between
Balboa Avenue and the Balboa Island
Channel, on Balboa Island.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Lloyd Flodin, Newport Beach
OWNERS: Paula Benabou and Howard Tucker, Laguna
Hills
In response to Commissioner Goff's inquiry regarding
the sandwich shop behind the subject property, James
Hewicker, Planning Director, advised that the sandwich
shop is a legal use.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Lloyd Flodin, applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Flodin stated that he
concurs with the findings and conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A ". In response to a question posed by
Commissioner Eichenhofer, Mr. Flodin commented that the
size of the oven is approximately 4 feet by 4 feet.
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Planning Commission opposed to the subject application.
Ms. Felling described the intensification of business
uses in the 300 block on. Marine Avenue, and she
explained that the intensiication of business and
residential uses on Balboa Island has created a traffic
impact and parking problem on Marine Avenue, including
delivery truck stops. She stated her concern regarding
trash pick -up and the placement of the trash
containers.
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Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted the establishment of a take -out restaurant,
specializing in the sale of shaved ice products, in the
C -1 District and waived all of the required off - street
parking spaces. In accordance with Condition No. 7 of
the existing use permit, the applicant is requesting
the subject amendment so as to change the shaved ice
facility to a muffin shop which includes the installa-
tion of a small oven and the sale of frozen yogurt.
The proposal also includes a request to amend Condition
No. 8 so as to change the hours of operation from 10:00
a.m. - 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Lot 12, Block 14, Balboa Island Tract,
located at 322 Marine Avenue, on the
easterly side of Marine Avenue, between
Balboa Avenue and the Balboa Island
Channel, on Balboa Island.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Lloyd Flodin, Newport Beach
OWNERS: Paula Benabou and Howard Tucker, Laguna
Hills
In response to Commissioner Goff's inquiry regarding
the sandwich shop behind the subject property, James
Hewicker, Planning Director, advised that the sandwich
shop is a legal use.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Lloyd Flodin, applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Flodin stated that he
concurs with the findings and conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A ". In response to a question posed by
Commissioner Eichenhofer, Mr. Flodin commented that the
size of the oven is approximately 4 feet by 4 feet.
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Planning Commission opposed to the subject application.
Ms. Felling described the intensification of business
uses in the 300 block on. Marine Avenue, and she
explained that the intensiication of business and
residential uses on Balboa Island has created a traffic
impact and parking problem on Marine Avenue, including
delivery truck stops. She stated her concern regarding
trash pick -up and the placement of the trash
containers.
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In response to a question posed by Chairman Person
Mr. Flodin replied that the trash will be picked up
wherever the trash of the ice cream shop was previously
picked up.
Mrs. Lynn Curtis, 327 Grand Canal, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mrs. Curtis, owner of Haagen -Daz
Ice Cream at 322 Marine Avenue, stated that the
owner of the previous use on the subject property used
Haagen -Daz' trash containers. Mrs. Curtis cited that
Haagen -Daz Ice Cream was denied a 7:00 a.m. opening
because of the traffic impact on Marine Avenue, that
the Balboa Island Associations have not written letters
of support regarding the subject business, and she
asked what the guidelines are to allow the 7:00 a.m.
opening.
The public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Turner commented that traffic impact,
• parking, and trash are concerns on Marine Avenue;
however, he said that whatever business opens at the
subject site would create a traffic problem and that
the proposed business is compatible with the businesses
that are currently operating on Marine Avenue.
Motion Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3012
11 (Amended) subject to the revised findings and
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A ".
Commissioner Koppelman stated that she would support
the motion. She advised that the proposed business is
in the middle of the block and not immediately adjacent
to residential uses, that the proposed muffin business
is a proper useage, and the intensification is not so
large so as to create additional problems.
Chairman Person stated that he would support the
motion on the basis that there were no complaints
regarding the. previous business; however, he did
caution the applicant to abide by the findings and
conditions within the use permit, because the Planning
Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval
or recommend revocation if there is a determination
that the operation causes injury, or is detrimental to
• the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the community.
All Ayes Motion voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3012
(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A ". MOTION CARRIED.
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Mr. Flodin replied that the trash will be picked up
wherever the trash of the ice cream shop was previously
picked up.
Mrs. Lynn Curtis, 327 Grand Canal, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mrs. Curtis, owner of Haagen -Daz
Ice Cream at 322 Marine Avenue, stated that the
owner of the previous use on the subject property used
Haagen -Daz' trash containers. Mrs. Curtis cited that
Haagen -Daz Ice Cream was denied a 7:00 a.m. opening
because of the traffic impact on Marine Avenue, that
the Balboa Island Associations have not written letters
of support regarding the subject business, and she
asked what the guidelines are to allow the 7:00 a.m.
opening.
The public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Turner commented that traffic impact,
• parking, and trash are concerns on Marine Avenue;
however, he said that whatever business opens at the
subject site would create a traffic problem and that
the proposed business is compatible with the businesses
that are currently operating on Marine Avenue.
Motion Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3012
11 (Amended) subject to the revised findings and
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A ".
Commissioner Koppelman stated that she would support
the motion. She advised that the proposed business is
in the middle of the block and not immediately adjacent
to residential uses, that the proposed muffin business
is a proper useage, and the intensification is not so
large so as to create additional problems.
Chairman Person stated that he would support the
motion on the basis that there were no complaints
regarding the. previous business; however, he did
caution the applicant to abide by the findings and
conditions within the use permit, because the Planning
Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval
or recommend revocation if there is a determination
that the operation causes injury, or is detrimental to
• the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the community.
All Ayes Motion voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3012
(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A ". MOTION CARRIED.
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1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the
adopted Local Coastal Program, and is compatible
with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to traffic circulation, walls,
landscaping, utilities, and the required parking
spaces will be of no further detriment to adjacent
properties inasmuch as the site has been developed
and the structure has been in existence for many
years.
4. That the proposed use does not represent an
intensification of use that will result in an
• increased parking demand for the area.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 3012 (Amended) 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 neighborhood or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved floor plan.
2. That no cooking or preparation of food other than
frozen yogurt, muffins, coffee or related
products, shall he permitted in the take -out
restaurant facility unless an amended use permit
is approved by the City at a later date. Said
amendment could require the addition of kitchen
exhaust fans, washout areas for trash containers,
and grease interceptors.
3. That operation of the facility shall be restricted
to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
daily.
4. That the development standards pertaining to
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1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the
adopted Local Coastal Program, and is compatible
with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to traffic circulation, walls,
landscaping, utilities, and the required parking
spaces will be of no further detriment to adjacent
properties inasmuch as the site has been developed
and the structure has been in existence for many
years.
4. That the proposed use does not represent an
intensification of use that will result in an
• increased parking demand for the area.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 3012 (Amended) 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 neighborhood or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved floor plan.
2. That no cooking or preparation of food other than
frozen yogurt, muffins, coffee or related
products, shall he permitted in the take -out
restaurant facility unless an amended use permit
is approved by the City at a later date. Said
amendment could require the addition of kitchen
exhaust fans, washout areas for trash containers,
and grease interceptors.
3. That operation of the facility shall be restricted
to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
daily.
4. That the development standards pertaining to
traffic circulation, walls, landscaping, utili-
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parking spaces shall be waived.
6. That no alcoholic beverages shall be sold on the
premises unless the Planning Commission approves
an amendment to this use permit.
7. That trash receptacles for patrons shall be
located in convenient 'locations inside the
building.
8. That all exterior lighting and signs shall conform
to Chapters 20.06 and 20.72 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
9. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas
shall be screened from Marine Avenue and the
adjoining alley and properties.
10. That a trash compactor shall be installed.
. 11. That all trash, including compact trash bags and
recyclable containers, shall he stored within the
building until they are to be picked up.
12. That the sidewalk on Marine Avenue shall be kept
clean and regularly maintained. Said sidewalk
shall be swept, vacuumed or washed in such a
manner that any debris or waste water does not
enter the storm drain system.
13. That only bench seating shall be provided in the
facility.
14. The use of video games on the premises shall be
prohibited.
15. That 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.
16. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
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Use Permit No. 3188 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to establish a nighttime restaurant with
on -sale beer and wine and a daytime take -out restaurant
establishment on property located in the C -1 District,
where a take -out restaurant (Papagayo's) previously
existed. The proposal also includes a request to
approve an informal off -site parking agreement for the
additional parking required for the nighttime dinner
operation, and a request to waive all of the required
off - street parking spaces in conjunction with the
daytime use on the property.
LOCATION: Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block 5, Balboa Tract,
located at ,209; Palm Street, on the
southwesterly corner of Palm Street and
East Bay Avenue, in Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
• APPLICANT: Opaso Vachirachatchot, Balboa
OWNER: Estate of Albert Gilbert, Security
Pacific Bank, Administrator, Newport
Beach
Motion Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3188 to the
All Ayes March 6, 1986, Planning Commission Meeting. Motion
voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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A. General Plan Amendment 86 -1(A) (Discussion)
Request to amend the Land Use Element of the Newport
Beach General Plan, changing the designation for the
Cannery Village area from a mixture of "Recreational
and Marine Commercial" and "General Industry" uses to
"Recreational and Marine Commercial" uses on the
bayfront sites, "Retail and Service Commercial" uses in
the area northerly of 29th Street between Newport
Boulevard and Villa Way, and a mixture of "Retail and
Service Commercial" and "General Industry" uses for the
remainder of the area. It is further proposed to
change the designation for the McFadden Square area
from "Recreational and Marine Commercial" to "Retail
and Service Commercial" uses. Those existing areas
designated for "Two - family Residential" and
"Multi - Family Residential" uses are to remain
unchanged.
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Request to amend the Local Coastal Program, Land Use
Plan, changing the designation of the non - bayfront
sites from "Recreational and Marine Commercial" to
"Retail and Service Commercial" uses. It is further
proposed to change the designation for the McFadden
Square area from "Recreational and Marine Commercial"
to "Retail and Service Commercial" uses. Those
existing areas designated for "Two- family Residential"
and "Multi - Family Residential" uses are to remain un-
changed. Amendments will also be required to Land Use
Plan Maps No. 3, 8, and 9.
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• C. Amendment No. 629 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to consider amending Title 20 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code, adding Chapter 20.63, the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Specific Area Plan, and amend-
ing Districting Maps, Nos. 3, 8, and 9, deleting the
existing zoning districts and adding the S -P desig-
nation; and the acceptance of an environmental docu-
ment.
LOCATION: Area generally bounded by 32nd Street on
the north; the Rhine Channel on the
east; 19th Street on the south; and West
Ocean Front, 24th Street and West Balboa
Boulevard on the west.
ZONE: From C -1, C -1 -H, C -O -Z, M -1, U, R -2,
R -3, and R -4 to SP -6.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, pointed out that the
staff report relating to the public improvement segment
of the Cannery Village /McFadden Square, correspondence
dated from September 17, 1985, that has taken place
between the staff, a member of the citizens committee
who participated in the preparation of the draft plan,
and the Lido Isle Community Association, and a staff
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report that addresses issues raised in the past by the
Planning Commission, Lido Isle Community Association,
and by the press concerning Cannery Village /McFadden
Square have been distributed to the Planning
Commission.
Newport Boulevard widening: Phase 1 of the Newport
Boulevard widening has been in the City's Master Plan
of streets and highways since 1973. The Phase I
project provides for the widening of Newport Boulevard
outbound to three lanes from 32nd Street to West Coast
Highway. Phase 2 of the project is the only section
that is in the Specific Area Plan area. This Phase
would not be implemented until after Phase 1 is
completed and the system evaluated to determine whether
or not going to Phase 2 would actually increase
capacity..
Changing the Marine/Historical Image of the Cannery
• Village/McFadden Square area: Section 20.63.025 of the
Draft Plan has detailed design and development
guidelines for maintaining the Cannery Village theme
and the McFadden Square architectural theme. He said
that these design standards are intended to preserve
the existing characteristics of the area.
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Chris Gustin, Senior Planner, outlined the related
issues as follows: That hotels and motels have been
permitted in the Cannery Village since 1936. In 1982
the Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, identified
hotels and motels as a priority visitor - serving use,
and that they should be established along the bayfront.
He said that hotels and motels typically produce less
traffic than a business of the same size, a hotel room
will generate approximately,12 vehicular trips per day,
a normal office use will generate 13 trips per 1,000
square feet, and a retail use will generate
approximately 40 trips per day. Mr. Gustin explained
that the normal peak hour characteristics of a hotel
are right after the morning peak hours, and slightly
after the evening peak hours. He cited that the draft
Specific Area Plan provides a hotel floor area
limitation of 1.0 ratio to the land use area, with
the exception that the development rights from one site
are transferred to another, in which case the maximum
development permitted would be 2.0 times the site area
provided that the land from which development rights
were transferred was restricted from all commercial
development. He explained that current development
standards permit 2.0 times to 3.0 times the buildable
area of the site.
Newport Boulevard widening: Phase 1 of the Newport
Boulevard widening has been in the City's Master Plan
of streets and highways since 1973. The Phase I
project provides for the widening of Newport Boulevard
outbound to three lanes from 32nd Street to West Coast
Highway. Phase 2 of the project is the only section
that is in the Specific Area Plan area. This Phase
would not be implemented until after Phase 1 is
completed and the system evaluated to determine whether
or not going to Phase 2 would actually increase
capacity..
Changing the Marine/Historical Image of the Cannery
• Village/McFadden Square area: Section 20.63.025 of the
Draft Plan has detailed design and development
guidelines for maintaining the Cannery Village theme
and the McFadden Square architectural theme. He said
that these design standards are intended to preserve
the existing characteristics of the area.
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Separating Cannery Village /McFadden Square and treating
them as separate areas: In 1976 the City amended the
General Plan to expand the boundaries of Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Specific Area Plan because the
additional areas are also part of the same problem
areas and they should be addressed as one comprehensive
package.
Street improvements are considered an unnecessary
expenditure of funds: Staff is of the opinion that the
Newport Boulevard widening project is essential, the
Villa Way widening project has a limited local benefit
to the Cannery Village area; and the Newport
Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard realignment, if the
realignment can be shown to be an effective program to
actually increase capacity and to resolve some of the
problems, should be implemented. Staff continues to
recommend that the Newport Boulevard Island realignment
be deleted from the Plan.
. Source of the funds for these projects: Mr. Gustin
stated that a breakdown of potential sources of funds
based on the estimated costs of the project has been
completed regarding the Cannery Village area: Project
2, the Villa Way widening; Project 3, the parking
facility; Project 4, curbs, gutters and sidewalks;
Project 5, the streetscape improvements; Project 6, the
pedestrian walk; and Project 7, the underground
utilities project, are already recommended to be funded
by an Assessment District and the breakdown is provided
in the report on the estimated costs on a lot by lot or
per square foot basis.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Person, Mr.
Gustin replied that the Assessment District is funded
by the benefiting property owners in the area.
The source of funds regarding McFadden Square: Project
8, Newport Boulevard /Balboa Boulevard realignment, only
the landscape portion of that project; Project 9, the
parking facility; Project 10, the McFadden Square
Plaza; Project 12, the McFadden Square Promenade; and
Project 13, the streetscape improvements will all be
funded by Assessment Districts.
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Webb, City Enginner, replied that the proposed project
includes the widening of the existing channel bridge
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however, he explained that if the City Council approves
a proposal that would replace the existing channel
bridge with a higher and wider bridge, an inbound lane
would also be provided, widening Newport Boulevard from
5 lanes to 6 lanes, from 32nd Street to West Coast
Highway. Mr. Webb further replied that Newport
Boulevard is proposed to be widened to 6 lanes north of
30th Street.
Mr. Gustin agreed with Chairman Person that the
proposed Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific Area
Plan increases the number of hotel and motel required
parking spaces on site from 1 parking space per 2 rooms
to 1 parking space to 1 room, and that there would be a
reduction of allowable buildable area on all properties
in this area.
The public hearing reopened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Randolph Kroenert, 119 Via Zurich and
property owner on Balboa Peninsula, appeared before the
Planning Commission, as an individual and as a member
of the Lido Isle Community Association and the Balboa
Peninsula Association. Mr. Kroenert expressed his
concerns regarding the draft Specific Area Plan as
follows: the proposed tourist and recreational oriented
concept of the traffic plan, and he opined that the
mixmaster project is not projected to be on a critical
time schedule; he asked why hotels have not been
previously developed in the Cannery Village area, and
he opined that hotels create additional traffic beyond
staff's projected traffic for hotel rooms; and he
opined that the proposed parking areas for Cannery
Village/McFadden will create nothing but .parking lots.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Person, Mr.
Hewicker stated that the City has not received any
applications to develop hotels within the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square area as a result of the
• proposed Specific Area Plan. Commissioner Eichenhofer
cited that a landowner could currently develop a hotel
at 3.0 times the buildable area before the Specific
Area Plan is adopted, and before the buildable area is
reduced to 1.0 times the buildable area, and she
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Kurlander, Mr. Webb replied that the Public Utilities
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City for underground utilities. Mr. Webb described how
the funding could be applicable to Newport Beach.
The public hearing reopened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Randolph Kroenert, 119 Via Zurich and
property owner on Balboa Peninsula, appeared before the
Planning Commission, as an individual and as a member
of the Lido Isle Community Association and the Balboa
Peninsula Association. Mr. Kroenert expressed his
concerns regarding the draft Specific Area Plan as
follows: the proposed tourist and recreational oriented
concept of the traffic plan, and he opined that the
mixmaster project is not projected to be on a critical
time schedule; he asked why hotels have not been
previously developed in the Cannery Village area, and
he opined that hotels create additional traffic beyond
staff's projected traffic for hotel rooms; and he
opined that the proposed parking areas for Cannery
Village/McFadden will create nothing but .parking lots.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Person, Mr.
Hewicker stated that the City has not received any
applications to develop hotels within the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square area as a result of the
• proposed Specific Area Plan. Commissioner Eichenhofer
cited that a landowner could currently develop a hotel
at 3.0 times the buildable area before the Specific
Area Plan is adopted, and before the buildable area is
reduced to 1.0 times the buildable area, and she
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commented that the area may not be suitable for hotels.
Mr. Kroenert stated that if the there is not an
incentive to build hotels in the Cannery
Village/McFadden Square area, then why not delete
hotels from the Specific Area Plan. Mr. Hewicker
advised that there have been two use permits approved
in recent years for new motels within the immediate
vicinity; however, there have been several hotels or
motels in the immediate vicinity that have been
refurbished. He stated that during the two to three
years of initiating the Local Coastal Program, the
testimony revealed that the Coastal Commission has
given high priority to hotels in order that the public
may stay on the waterfront. He further cited that
hotels do not generate the traffic characteristics of
other businesses. Chairman Person explained that the
Specific Area Plan would downzone the intensity of the
use from what is allowed in the current zoning, and
that in the past there has been a great deal of
opposition to downzoning. Mr. Kroenert summarized his
• I l l l i l l l testimony that traffic in the Cannery village/McFadden
Square area is the number one problem, and to strike
out hotels from the Specific Area Plan.
Marguerite Forgit, 2205 Balboa Boulevard, and McFadden
Square property owner, appeared before the Planning
Commission, in opposition to the Specific Area Plan.
Mrs. Forgit stated her concerns regarding the lack of
public parking for tenants and residents of her
building, and where they will park when the
redevelopment is consummated. Mrs. Forgit pointed out
the taxpayer's expense if the parking structure would
be developed on her property in order to accommodate
the tourists. She explained that each property owner
should be responsible for the maintenance of their own
property.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Person, Mr.
Gustin stated that there is not a specific site
designated within the McFadden Square area for a
parking structure, and that the City has no plan to
develop the parking structure on Mrs. Forgit's
property. Mrs. Forgit opined that her McFadden Square
property has been discussed as a possible location for
the parking structure.
I I I I I I Mr. Don Buttle, 326 Buena Vista Boulevard, appeared
before the Planning Commission, as a property owner at
409, 411, and 413 31st Street, within the Cannery
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Village. Mr. Buttle stated his dissatisfaction with
the Specific Area Plan, and he explained how the
expense of the proposed Projects within Cannery Village
would cost him $58,400.00. He commented that the City
is trying to establish a redevelopment area.
Mr. Tom Hyans, 217 - 19th Street, appeared before. the
Planning Commission, as a member of the Central Newport
Beach Community Association Board of Directors. Mr.
Hyans commented that members of the Community
Association. have actively participated on the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Ad Hoc Committee, and have
contributed to the development of the Specific Area
Plan. Mr. Hyans stated that he and members of the
Central Newport Beach Community Association support the
draft Specific Area Plan.
Mr. Bill Schock, 212 Via Lido Nord, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Schock commented that the
Newport Boulevard channel bridge should be widened to
• six lanes and have priority before the development of
the Cannery Village in order to get the automobiles off
of the Peninsula. Mr. Webb explained the proposed
widening of the channel bridge, and that the proposed
bridge development could be accomplished within three
years. He said that the improvements within Cannery
Village depends upon when the Assessment District is
formed and how the people within Cannery Village want
to advance the improvements. Commissioner Turner cited
that the Planning Commission can schedule the widening
of Newport Boulevard after the construction of channel
bridge.
Mr. John Miller, 1475 Newport Boulevard, appeared
before the Planning Commission, asking what is the
purpose of the Specific Area Plan. He opined that
Newport Boulevard will be widened to allow additional
automobiles to come to the Balboa Peninsula area in
order to park in the proposed parking structures to
allow the public to shop at the local businesses.
Mr. Joe Rosener, 125 Via Venezia, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Rosener proposed that Cannery
Village be oriented as a resident serving area, and
that McFadden Square be oriented as a visitor serving
area. He pointed out that businesses within Lido
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for economic reasons, and to allow duplicate businesses
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Village. Mr. Buttle stated his dissatisfaction with
the Specific Area Plan, and he explained how the
expense of the proposed Projects within Cannery Village
would cost him $58,400.00. He commented that the City
is trying to establish a redevelopment area.
Mr. Tom Hyans, 217 - 19th Street, appeared before. the
Planning Commission, as a member of the Central Newport
Beach Community Association Board of Directors. Mr.
Hyans commented that members of the Community
Association. have actively participated on the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Ad Hoc Committee, and have
contributed to the development of the Specific Area
Plan. Mr. Hyans stated that he and members of the
Central Newport Beach Community Association support the
draft Specific Area Plan.
Mr. Bill Schock, 212 Via Lido Nord, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Schock commented that the
Newport Boulevard channel bridge should be widened to
• six lanes and have priority before the development of
the Cannery Village in order to get the automobiles off
of the Peninsula. Mr. Webb explained the proposed
widening of the channel bridge, and that the proposed
bridge development could be accomplished within three
years. He said that the improvements within Cannery
Village depends upon when the Assessment District is
formed and how the people within Cannery Village want
to advance the improvements. Commissioner Turner cited
that the Planning Commission can schedule the widening
of Newport Boulevard after the construction of channel
bridge.
Mr. John Miller, 1475 Newport Boulevard, appeared
before the Planning Commission, asking what is the
purpose of the Specific Area Plan. He opined that
Newport Boulevard will be widened to allow additional
automobiles to come to the Balboa Peninsula area in
order to park in the proposed parking structures to
allow the public to shop at the local businesses.
Mr. Joe Rosener, 125 Via Venezia, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Rosener proposed that Cannery
Village be oriented as a resident serving area, and
that McFadden Square be oriented as a visitor serving
area. He pointed out that businesses within Lido
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for economic reasons, and to allow duplicate businesses
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within Cannery Village as a visitor serving area does
not make sense. Mr. Rosener opined that McFadden
Square should be separated from Cannery Village, that
the two areas have different principles and different
orientations. He cited that if the the concept of
hotels and motels would be eliminated there would be no
reason to provide facilities for visitor serving
activities.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Turner,
Mr. Rosener replied that the draft Specific Area Plan
has a specialty- retail area within Cannery Village that
could be developed similar to Lido Village.
In response to questions posed by Chairman Person, Mr.
Rosener stated that he does not object to any of the
proposed land uses of the Specific Area Plan; however,
he does object to a hotel or motel in the Cannery
Village area and he would like to see the preservation
of the free enterprise system. Mr. Rosener opined that
• if the Cannery Village area becomes a visitor serving,
area then there would be an economic feasibility that a
hotel or motel would be developed.
Commissioner Turner asked Mr. Rosener what type of
businesses he would recommend for the Cannery Village
area. Mr. Rosener replied that he would recommend that
the public improvements be upgraded. He opined that
the area is improving, and that the businesses be
resident supported instead of visitor supported.
Chairman Person advised Mr. Rosener that a recent study
has shown that the Cannery Village is 173 parking
spaces short according to existing uses in this area,
and he asked Mr. Rosener's opinion of the proposed
parking structure. Mr. Rosener replied that the
parking problem needs to be solved only as a resident
serving area, and that the area does not need to set
aside parking spaces for busses. He cited that if the
philosophical approach in Cannery Village is to create
a resident serving area, to eliminate hotels and
motels, and then the only solution to the parking
problem is a parking structure, then he would have no
objection.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Turner,
• Mr. Rosener advised that Cannery Village and McFadden
Square should be separated because the McFadden Square
area is a natural resource area, and Cannery Village is
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is an artifically serving area. Mr. Rosener explained
that the Cannery Village is in the Rhine Channel of the
back harbor area, and not located in a harbor oriented
area; thereby the distinction between the beach and the.
harbor.
Discussion followed between Commissioner Turner, Mr.
Rosener, and Mr. Hewicker regarding if the Coastal
Commission would support the Cannery Village as a
resident serving area as opposed to a visitor serving
area. Commissioner Koppelman cited that the hotel and
motel zoning was included in the Local Coastal Plan
currently in effect, and was an integral part of the
approval by the Coastal Commission. Discussion
followed regarding the visitor serving concept of the
Coastal Commission, and Mr. Hewicker commented that one
of the reasons for the Cannery Village /McFadden Square
visitor serving concept was to increase public
accessibility of the coastline. Commissioner Koppelman
asked if projects approved within the Cannery
. Village/McFadden Square Specific Area Plan would have
to have Coastal Commission approval. Mr. Hewicker
cited that the subject Specific Area Plan is one of the
implementation documents to be approved by the Coastal
Commission, and that the City is attempting to bring a
document that meets the Land Use Plan as certified by
the Coastal Commission in 1982, so that the City can
have the document approved by the Coastal Commission,
and if the document is not in compliance with the Land
Use Plan, the Coastal Commission will not approve the
Specific Area Plan. Mr. Rosener asked if the hotels and
motels are not included in the proposed Cannery
Village/McFadden Square Specific Area Plan, if the
Coastal Commission may not approve the Specific Area
Plan.
The Planning Commission recessed at 9:20 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Mr. Hewicker read a letter signed by Donald J. Regan,
representing Central Newport Beach Community
Association dated February 20, 1986, addressed to Mr.
Wynn, City Manager, and Planning Commission Chairman
Person, advising that the Central Newport Beach
Community Association unanimously supports the general
• concept and the subject Specific Area Plan.
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is an artifically serving area. Mr. Rosener explained
that the Cannery Village is in the Rhine Channel of the
back harbor area, and not located in a harbor oriented
area; thereby the distinction between the beach and the.
harbor.
Discussion followed between Commissioner Turner, Mr.
Rosener, and Mr. Hewicker regarding if the Coastal
Commission would support the Cannery Village as a
resident serving area as opposed to a visitor serving
area. Commissioner Koppelman cited that the hotel and
motel zoning was included in the Local Coastal Plan
currently in effect, and was an integral part of the
approval by the Coastal Commission. Discussion
followed regarding the visitor serving concept of the
Coastal Commission, and Mr. Hewicker commented that one
of the reasons for the Cannery Village /McFadden Square
visitor serving concept was to increase public
accessibility of the coastline. Commissioner Koppelman
asked if projects approved within the Cannery
. Village/McFadden Square Specific Area Plan would have
to have Coastal Commission approval. Mr. Hewicker
cited that the subject Specific Area Plan is one of the
implementation documents to be approved by the Coastal
Commission, and that the City is attempting to bring a
document that meets the Land Use Plan as certified by
the Coastal Commission in 1982, so that the City can
have the document approved by the Coastal Commission,
and if the document is not in compliance with the Land
Use Plan, the Coastal Commission will not approve the
Specific Area Plan. Mr. Rosener asked if the hotels and
motels are not included in the proposed Cannery
Village/McFadden Square Specific Area Plan, if the
Coastal Commission may not approve the Specific Area
Plan.
The Planning Commission recessed at 9:20 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:35 p.m.
Mr. Hewicker read a letter signed by Donald J. Regan,
representing Central Newport Beach Community
Association dated February 20, 1986, addressed to Mr.
Wynn, City Manager, and Planning Commission Chairman
Person, advising that the Central Newport Beach
Community Association unanimously supports the general
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Mr. Gustin advised Chairman Person that the uses
permitted in the proposed specialty retail area of
Cannery Village will be virtually identical to the
current uses. In response to Commissioner Turner
regarding the size of parcels of land within Cannery
Village, Mr. Gustin replied that the lots are 30 feet
wide; however, he said that there are several groupings
of lots that are held under one ownership. Chairman
Person confirmed that the Specific Area Plan is not
proposing to change the specific use of a property
owner's property. Mr. Gustin explained that the
difference between the land uses permitted in the
specialty retail, and retail and service is that light
industrial uses are permitted in the retail and service
areas.
Mr. Chan Lefebvre, 2112 East Balboa Boulevard, appeared
before the Planning Commission. Mr. Lefebvre advised
that because of the reduced density and the imposition
of parking requirements, that traffic is an unlikely
problem. He said that he is opposed to Project No. 9,
McFadden Square Parking Structure, and Project No. 14,
Newport Boulevard Island acquisition because they are
traffic generating. He questioned the priorities of the
timing of the public improvements, commenting that the
Balboa Peninsula traffic is a primary concern; however,
the Newport Boulevard widening and the restriping of
outbound lane of Newport Boulevard are planned for
last. Chairman Person pointed out that the timing of
Newport Boulevard is related to the aforementioned
channel bridge construction.
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Mrs. Barbara Stabler, 123 Via Undine, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mrs. Stabler stated her
concern regarding the funding of the proposed Specific
Area Plan. Mr. Webb replied that the funding will not
come from public funds, that the assessment would be
made from the property owners who would benefit from
the improvements. He explained that an Assessment
District boundary is set up based on the properties
that front on the improvements that are being
contemplated. Mrs. Stabler opined that funding of the
Specific Area Plan should be the first consideration
before the approval of the Specific Area Plan. Mr.
Webb explained to Mrs. Stabler that the City Council
determines the funding for the Specific Area Plan.'
Chairman Person explained that before the City council
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Mr. Gustin advised Chairman Person that the uses
permitted in the proposed specialty retail area of
Cannery Village will be virtually identical to the
current uses. In response to Commissioner Turner
regarding the size of parcels of land within Cannery
Village, Mr. Gustin replied that the lots are 30 feet
wide; however, he said that there are several groupings
of lots that are held under one ownership. Chairman
Person confirmed that the Specific Area Plan is not
proposing to change the specific use of a property
owner's property. Mr. Gustin explained that the
difference between the land uses permitted in the
specialty retail, and retail and service is that light
industrial uses are permitted in the retail and service
areas.
Mr. Chan Lefebvre, 2112 East Balboa Boulevard, appeared
before the Planning Commission. Mr. Lefebvre advised
that because of the reduced density and the imposition
of parking requirements, that traffic is an unlikely
problem. He said that he is opposed to Project No. 9,
McFadden Square Parking Structure, and Project No. 14,
Newport Boulevard Island acquisition because they are
traffic generating. He questioned the priorities of the
timing of the public improvements, commenting that the
Balboa Peninsula traffic is a primary concern; however,
the Newport Boulevard widening and the restriping of
outbound lane of Newport Boulevard are planned for
last. Chairman Person pointed out that the timing of
Newport Boulevard is related to the aforementioned
channel bridge construction.
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Mrs. Barbara Stabler, 123 Via Undine, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mrs. Stabler stated her
concern regarding the funding of the proposed Specific
Area Plan. Mr. Webb replied that the funding will not
come from public funds, that the assessment would be
made from the property owners who would benefit from
the improvements. He explained that an Assessment
District boundary is set up based on the properties
that front on the improvements that are being
contemplated. Mrs. Stabler opined that funding of the
Specific Area Plan should be the first consideration
before the approval of the Specific Area Plan. Mr.
Webb explained to Mrs. Stabler that the City Council
determines the funding for the Specific Area Plan.'
Chairman Person explained that before the City council
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Commissioner Goff cited that the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Specific Area Plan affects the
General Plan, and funding cannot be specific at the
General Plan level.
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney, advised that
when the Assessment District is established that a
majority of the landowners being assessed will be
allowed to vote and approve the Assessment District.
She said that the City and Planning Commission will
give landowners benefiting from the Assessment District
an opportunity to voice their opinion.
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Commissioner Goff cited that the Cannery
Village /McFadden Square Specific Area Plan affects the
General Plan, and funding cannot be specific at the
General Plan level.
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney, advised that
when the Assessment District is established that a
majority of the landowners being assessed will be
allowed to vote and approve the Assessment District.
She said that the City and Planning Commission will
give landowners benefiting from the Assessment District
an opportunity to voice their opinion.
Mr. Curt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Herberts commented that
parking is a very serious problem within the Cannery
Village area, and he stated that the parking structure
is necessary. As an idea to help fund the parking
structure, Mr. Herberts recommended that employers
within Cannery Village could subsidize employees so
that the employees may park within the parking
structure to allow the public to park elsewhere. Mr.
Herberts emphasized the importance of efficient traffic
circulation, and he opined that all of Newport
Boulevard be developed at the same time.
Mr. Ned Kriz, 128 Via Ithaca, appeared before the
Planning Commission with concerns regarding floor area
• ratio and height limitations. Mr. Hewicker confirmed
that there would be a 35 foot height limitation; Mr.
Gustin stated that the current zoning in effect permits
approximately 2.9 million square feet of development;
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Mr. Ted Robinson, 205 Via Lido soud, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Robinson opined that the
Specific Area Plan does not negatively affect the
residents of Lido Isle. He said that the draft
Specific Area Plan cuts down the amount of square
footage allowed to build on property; cuts down on
traffic; does not permit uses that are not already
allowed; that most of the residents are in favor of the
curb and streetscape improvements and the parking
facility. He pointed out that Villa Way property
owners will have the opportunity to vote for the
widening of Villa Way, and he opined that the street
widening would not adversely affect the area. He
stated that he does not find any fault with the draft
Specific Area Plan.
Mr. Curt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Herberts commented that
parking is a very serious problem within the Cannery
Village area, and he stated that the parking structure
is necessary. As an idea to help fund the parking
structure, Mr. Herberts recommended that employers
within Cannery Village could subsidize employees so
that the employees may park within the parking
structure to allow the public to park elsewhere. Mr.
Herberts emphasized the importance of efficient traffic
circulation, and he opined that all of Newport
Boulevard be developed at the same time.
Mr. Ned Kriz, 128 Via Ithaca, appeared before the
Planning Commission with concerns regarding floor area
• ratio and height limitations. Mr. Hewicker confirmed
that there would be a 35 foot height limitation; Mr.
Gustin stated that the current zoning in effect permits
approximately 2.9 million square feet of development;
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Mr. Chris Kuhta, 120 - 27th Street, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Kuhta commented that he
supports the Specific Area Plan; however, he cited the
funding as an important issue. He asked the Planning
Commission if any one of the Planning Commissioners
owns property within the Cannery Village /McFadden
Square area? Commissioner Koppelman explained that
none of the Planning Commissioners own property within
the subject area, and if one of the Commissioners did,
that the Commissioner would have to step down because
of a conflict of interest. Mr. Kuhta commented that
the proposed costs of Projects 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13,
affecting him on his property within McFadden Square
would be $50,000.00 to $60,000.00. He recommended that
the visitor serving area be assessed by the people
living outside of the immediate vicinity and the City,
not the landowners. Chairman Person stated that the
proposed projects recommended by staff would be
implemented in phases.
existing on the ground is 682,180 square feet of
development, under the Specific Area Plan the maximum
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staff anticipates that 680,000 square feet will only be
used for commercial use development, not including the
floor area used for the second floor residential units.
Mr. Gustin cited that there will be a reduction in the
amount of commercial development within the study area,
but overall there would be an increase in development
because of an anticipated number of second floor
dwellings. Mr. Kriz commented that he has a concern
regarding the traffic flow. He opined.that traffic is
the main issue. Mr. Kriz stated that he would approve
that the parking structure be developed on City owned
land instead of condemnation land, and he opposed a
four or five story parking structure. Mr. Kriz was
informed by staff and the Planning Commission that a
three story parking structure is being proposed, that
the third floor level would be the on the roof of the
second level, that the parking structure would be
within the height limitation, and that the three story
parking structure would not be as tall as a three story
building.
Mr. Chris Kuhta, 120 - 27th Street, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Kuhta commented that he
supports the Specific Area Plan; however, he cited the
funding as an important issue. He asked the Planning
Commission if any one of the Planning Commissioners
owns property within the Cannery Village /McFadden
Square area? Commissioner Koppelman explained that
none of the Planning Commissioners own property within
the subject area, and if one of the Commissioners did,
that the Commissioner would have to step down because
of a conflict of interest. Mr. Kuhta commented that
the proposed costs of Projects 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13,
affecting him on his property within McFadden Square
would be $50,000.00 to $60,000.00. He recommended that
the visitor serving area be assessed by the people
living outside of the immediate vicinity and the City,
not the landowners. Chairman Person stated that the
proposed projects recommended by staff would be
implemented in phases.
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Mr. John Franco, 202 Via Palermo, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Franco opined that he
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Plan, making requirements like a hotel less feasible.
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He recommended that the pedestrian walk between 29th
and 32nd Streets be deleted, that the proposed cost of
$1,000,000.00 is not necessary for an area that is not
often utilized; he commented upon the cost of
$6,000,000.00 to $7,000,000.00 to take out the Newport
Boulevard Islands, and that there are not many
advantages for the money; he commented upon the parking
and traffic problems. He cited that the property owners
will have the option to approve an Assessment District.
Commissioner Goff asked staff to prepare the following
issues prior to the Planning Commission meeting of
March 6, 1986: 1. The definition of "visitor" as
"visitor" relates to "visitor" serving. 2. An
up -to -date report of the mixmaster under Project 8 -
the realignment of Newport Boulevard and Balboa
Boulevard. 3. Information in the Analysis and Summary
relating to prioritization, scheduling, and funding in
the final form of the Specific Area Plan.
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Motion was made to continue Amendment No. 629 to the
All Ayes Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1986. Motion
voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Ms. Nancy Kriz, 128 Via Ithaca, appeared before the
Planning Commission stating that her number one concern
is historic preservation for Cannery Village /McFadden
Square, and she recommended the involvement of
historical societies throughout the State of
California. She opined that the marine aspect is the
most .important aspect of Newport Beach. Ms. Kriz
commented upon the Specific Area Plan as follows: no
alternatives looked upon; no objective to the Plan;
there is an implementation procedure; no cost
estimates; no cost/benefit analysis; no evaluation
procedure for the Plan. Chairman Person advised Ms.
Kriz that he is a member of the Newport Beach
Historical Society, and Ms. Kriz replied that Bill
Grundy of the local Historical Society has not been
informed of the subject Specific Area Plan.
Commissioner Goff asked staff to prepare the following
issues prior to the Planning Commission meeting of
March 6, 1986: 1. The definition of "visitor" as
"visitor" relates to "visitor" serving. 2. An
up -to -date report of the mixmaster under Project 8 -
the realignment of Newport Boulevard and Balboa
Boulevard. 3. Information in the Analysis and Summary
relating to prioritization, scheduling, and funding in
the final form of the Specific Area Plan.
Motion I I x
Motion was made to continue Amendment No. 629 to the
All Ayes Planning Commission meeting of March 6, 1986. Motion
voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
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Use'Permit No. 1798 (Amended) (Public Hearing) lItem No.7
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which UP1798A
allowed the expansion of an existing restaurant in the
C -1 -H District. The proposed amendment involves a Approved
request to expand the "net public area" of the restau-
rant so as to add a greenhouse dining area and an
outdoor dining area, and to establish a full service
bar with on -sale alcoholic beverages. The proposal
also includes a request to waive a portion of the
additional required off - street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 2 of Parcel Map No. 85 -268
(Resubdivision No. 810), located at.4509
West Coast Highway, on the southeasterly
corner of West Coast Highway and West
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OWNER: Triangle Associates, Costa Mesa
William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator, stated
that the applicant has submitted a revised floor plan
to show 920 square feet "net public area" inside the
subject restaurant, and that based upon 1 parking space
for each 40 square feet, 23 parking spaces would be
required. In response to questions posed by Commissio-
ner Winburn, Mr. Laycock replied that the "net public
area" of the facility including the greenhouse, but
deleting the open patio area, would be 1,130 square
feet, requiring an additional 6 parking spaces based
upon 1 parking space per 40 square feet of "net public
area." In addition, the parking ratio could be lowered
to one parking space per 50 square feet for the "net
public area" of 1,130 square feet with the 23 parking
spaces available for the restaurant use in the common
parking lot. Mr. Laycock advised Commissioner Turner
that the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A" need
not be amended based upon the approval of 920 square
feet of "net public area" within the facility, and one
parking space per 40 square feet. James Hewicker,
Planning Director, stated that the revised floor plan
was altered in the aisleway between the waitress
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Mr. Hewicker complimented the developers of the Tri-
angle Shopping Center and the improvements that have
been made on the subject site. Mr. Hewicker commented
that he would not like to see a waiver of parking for
some of the restaurant uses; and he commented upon the
Jack -In -The -Box take -out restaurant that has been
approved on the subject property that was permitted 10
of its parking spaces in the stacking lane to the
drive -up window. He cited that the only times when the
parking requirement has been lowered from 1 parking
space per 40 square feet to 1 parking space per 50
square feet of "net public area" has been when a
restaurant has had a low table turnover, and wide
aisles.
Commissioner Winburn and Mr. Hewicker discussed the
possibility of restricting the use of the greenhouse
area during the day and opening the greenhouse at night
when there is not a heavy demand for parking.
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The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Jerry King, King & Associates, appeared
before the Planning Commission on behalf of the appli-
cant. Mr. King described the revised plans by stating
that the aisle will be used as a service area only and
that the aisle carpet will be eliminated; that the 1
foot wide area running the 50 foot length of the
building was not included in the original plan; a
greenhouse is proposed to expand into an area that
abuts the sidewalk on west Coast Highway; and the
outside seating area has been deleted.
Mr. King described the upgraded shopping center, and he
cited that the parking area will be monitored to insure
that the parking area will be utilized by business
patrons only.. Mr. King stated that the applicant is
asking for an approval of 1,130 square feet of "net
public area ", based on 1 parking space for each 40
square feet, requiring a waiver of 6 parking spaces, or
an adjustment to lower the parking ratio to 1 parking
space per 50 square feet of "net public area ". Mr.
King opined that the applicant would agree to not
making the greenhouse area available during the lunch
hour, but the applicant is requesting that said green-
house area be used as a waiting area and to serve as a
noise buffer to West Coast Highway. He further advised
that the restaurant owner will be working on the
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parking available after many of the businesses in the
shopping center close at 5:00 p.m.
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Mr. King replied that the purpose of the greenhouse
area would be to buffer the West Coast Highway noise,
as a pass through service bar, and a standup bar, and
he said that there would be no formal seating in the
area. Mr. King commented that "happy hour" is usually
between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and that 6:00 p.m.
would be a preferable hour to open the greenhouse area.
Commissioner Winburn cited that because the medical
building services a doctor specializing in sports
medicine that there may be more activity until 6:00
p.m.; and she commented that there is also a dry
cleaning establishment that closes at 6:00 p.m.. Mr.
King opined that the sports doctor's office hours are
until 5:00 p.m.
The public hearing was closed in connection with this
item.
M�n x Commissioner Winburn made a motion to approve Use
Permit No. 1798 (Amended) subject to the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ", including a condition to
restrict the greenhouse area until 6:00 p.m. Commissio-
ner Goff suggested that Condition No. 2 be modified to
state "that the 920 square feet of "net floor area" may
be increased to 1,130 square feet of "net public area"
after 6:00 p.m. ". Commissioner Turner suggested
Condition No. 2 be modified to state "that 920 square
feet of "net floor area" shall be permitted between
10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and that the "net floor area"
may be expanded to 1,130 square feet thereafter ".
Commissioner Winburn accepted the amended Condition No.
2 suggested by Commissioner Turner.
Mr. Hewicker asked if the greenhouse would be
completely enclosed so that the restaurant noise would
not escape to the residential area. Commissioner
Winburn replied that she understood that the greenhouse
would be completely enclosed.
Commissioner Turner commented upon the successful .
remodeling of the shopping center. Commissioner
Eichenhofer stated that she had visited the subject
area and that the West Coast Highway noise would exceed
any noise that would be coming from the restaurant.
Commissioner Goff cited that he had voted against the
original approval of the shopping center; however, he
stated that he has been very impressed with the remode-
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surrounding the shopping center, Commissioner Goff
stated that the shopping center is a welcome addition
to the community.
Mr. King commented that if the Fire Department would
require a door, that a door could be installed in the
rear of the restaurant facility that could be used for
emergencies only.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 1798
(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions of
approval including amended Condition No. 2 "that the
floor .plan shall be revised to provide a "net public
area" which does not exceed 920 square feet of floor
area from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 1,130 square feet
of "net floor area" thereafter" and an added condition
stating that there will not be a seating area within
All Ayes the greenhouse area. MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the
adopted Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan and
is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
ment impact.
3. The Police Department has indicated that it does
not contemplate any problems.
4. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to walls, landscaping, utilities and
parking lot illumination will not be detrimental
to adjoining properties.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1798 (Amended),
under the circumstances of this case, will not be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing
and working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
• CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan and floor plan
except as noted below.
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surrounding the shopping center, Commissioner Goff
stated that the shopping center is a welcome addition
to the community.
Mr. King commented that if the Fire Department would
require a door, that a door could be installed in the
rear of the restaurant facility that could be used for
emergencies only.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 1798
(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions of
approval including amended Condition No. 2 "that the
floor .plan shall be revised to provide a "net public
area" which does not exceed 920 square feet of floor
area from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 1,130 square feet
of "net floor area" thereafter" and an added condition
stating that there will not be a seating area within
All Ayes the greenhouse area. MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the
adopted Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan and
is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
ment impact.
3. The Police Department has indicated that it does
not contemplate any problems.
4. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to walls, landscaping, utilities and
parking lot illumination will not be detrimental
to adjoining properties.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1798 (Amended),
under the circumstances of this case, will not be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing
and working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental
or injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
• CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan and floor plan
except as noted below.
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2. That the floor plan shall be revised to provide a
"net public area" which does not exceed 920 sq.ft.
of floor area from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and
1,130 square feet of "net floor area" thereafter.
(Note: This condition restricts the use of the
greenhouse area to the public until 6:00 p.m.
daily.)
3. That a minimum of one parking space for each 40
sq.ft. of "net public area" (i.e. 23 spaces) shall
be maintained in the common parking lot until 6:00
p.m.
4. That the restaurant shall be open only between the
hours of 10:00 a.m, and 2:00 a.m.
5. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of
Chapters 20.06 of the Municipal Code.
6. That a washout area for refuse containers be
provided in such a way as to allow direct drainage
into the sewer system and not into the Bay or
storm drains, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Department.
7. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas
shall be screened from view from West Coast
Highway and adjoining properties.
8. That a trash compactor shall be installed in the
restaurant facility.
9. That grease interceptors shall be installed on all
fixtures in the restaurant facility where grease
may be introduced into the drainage systems in
accordance with the provisions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Department.
10. That kitchen exhaust fans shall be designed to
control smoke and odor.
11. That no off -sale of alcoholic beverages shall be
permitted in conjunction with the subject restau-
rant.
12. That no live entertainment or dancing shall be
permitted in the restaurant unless the Planning
Commission approves an amendment to this Use
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13. That the development standards pertaining to
walls, landscaping, utilities, and parking lot
illumination shall be waived.
14. That 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.
15. This use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
16. That no seating shall be permitted within the
greenhouse area of the restaurant facility.
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Use Permit No. 3189 (Public Hearing)
Request to establish a dance studio in conjunction with
a retail sales facility specializing in dance and sport
clothing on property located in the C -1 District.
LOCATION: - Lot 6, Block 6, Balboa Tract, located at
511 East Balboa Boulevard, on the
southerly side of East Balboa Boulevard,
between Palm Street and Adams Street, in
Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Sack D. Cooper, Balboa Island
OWNER: Richard E. Seleine, Silverado
The' public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Sack Cooper, 130 1/2 Agate Avenue, owner,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Cooper
advised that he concurs with the findings and condi-
tions in Exhibit A ", except for Condition No. 3 whereby
he asked that the hours of operation be extended to
9:00 p.m. daily.
The public hearing was closed at this time.
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Commissioner Koppelman asked staff if there would be
any objection to the subject operation closing at 9:00
p.m. daily. Staff had no objections to the requested
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No. 3189, subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit A ", including amended Condition No. 3 stating
"that the hours of operation shall be limited to the
hours between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m, daily ". Motion
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voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed retail shop and dance studio are
consistent with the Land Use Elements of the
General Plan and the Local Coastal Program and are
compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
3. The Police Department has indicated that they do
not contemplate any problems.
4. That the proposed retail shop and dance studio
will require less parking than the previous retail
use which occupied the entire ground floor of the
building.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 3189 will not,
under the circumstances of this case, be detri-
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing
and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental
or injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved floor plan, except as
noted below.
2. That a maximum of six dance students shall be
permitted within the facility at any one time.
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4. The noise from the music associated with the
proposed dance instruction shall be confined to
the interior portions of the building.
5. The applicant shall obtain the services of a
professional engineer practicing in acoustics who
shall provide evidence of existing ambient outside
noise levels and proposed interior noise levels
and shall certify to the Planning Department that
the existing outside ambient noise levels will not
be increased as a result of the prerecorded music
used in conjunction with proposed dance instruc-
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4. The noise from the music associated with the
proposed dance instruction shall be confined to
the interior portions of the building.
5. The applicant shall obtain the services of a
professional engineer practicing in acoustics who
shall provide evidence of existing ambient outside
noise levels and proposed interior noise levels
and shall certify to the Planning Department that
the existing outside ambient noise levels will not
be increased as a result of the prerecorded music
used in conjunction with proposed dance instruc-
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Use Permit No. 3190 (Public Hearing) lItem No.9
Request to permit the establishment of a take -out UP3190
frozen yogurt shop within the Westcliff Plaza Shopping
Center located in the C -O -H District. Approved
LOCATION: Tract No..4824, located at 1130 Irvine
Avenue, on the northeasterly corner of
Irvine Avenue and Westcliff Drive, in
the Westcliff Plaza Shopping Center.
ZONE: C -O -H
APPLICANT: G. E. Villerot, Corona del Mar
• ( ( I J I OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
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6. That the Planning Commission may add 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,
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of the community.
7. This use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
Use Permit No. 3190 (Public Hearing) lItem No.9
Request to permit the establishment of a take -out UP3190
frozen yogurt shop within the Westcliff Plaza Shopping
Center located in the C -O -H District. Approved
LOCATION: Tract No..4824, located at 1130 Irvine
Avenue, on the northeasterly corner of
Irvine Avenue and Westcliff Drive, in
the Westcliff Plaza Shopping Center.
ZONE: C -O -H
APPLICANT: G. E. Villerot, Corona del Mar
• ( ( I J I OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
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The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. David Wald, 333 Bayside Drive, attorney,
appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Wald stated
that the applicant concurs with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A" with the exception of Condi-
tion No. 2 requiring the installation of trash compac-
tor. Mr. Wald stated that there will be no cooked
items on the site and that there will be a minimum
amount of trash. He cited that trash dumpsters are
supplied by The Irvine Company for the businesses
within Westcliff Plaza.
The public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Turner opined that The Irvine Company will
monitor the subject site in the event there would be a
Motion x trash problem. Motion was made to approve Use Permit
All Ayes No. 3190, subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A" including the deletion of Condition No. 2
requiring a trash compactor. Motion voted on, MOTION
CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed use is consistent with the Land
Use Element of the General Plan and is compatible
with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environ-
mental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to walls, landscaping, utilities,
parking lot illumination, and traffic circulation
will not be detrimental to adjoining properties.
4. That adequate parking exists to serve the proposed
take -out restaurant.
5. That the Police Department has indicated that they
do not contemplate any problems with the proposed
take -out restaurant.
6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3190 will not,
under the circumstances of this case, be detrimen-
tal 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.
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3. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of
Chapters 20.06 of the Municipal Code.
4. That the development standards pertaining to
walls, landscaping, utilities, parking lot illumi-
nation, and traffic circulation shall be waived.
5. That the restaurant's hours of operation shall be
restricted to the hours between 10:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. daily.
6. That a washout area for the restaurant trash
containers be provided in such a way as to insure
• direct drainage into the sewer system and not into
the storm drains, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Department.
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shall be screened from Irvine Avenue and adjoining
properties.
8. That no on -sale or off -sale of alcoholic beverages
shall be permitted, unless an amended use permit
is approved.
9. That no food preparation other than frozen yogurt,
soft drinks, and related products, or other
approved items shall be permitted in the take -out
facility unless an amended use permit is approved
by the City at a later date. Said amendment could
require the addition of kitchen exhaust fans,
grease interceptors, or other measures.
I I I I I I I 10. That trash receptacles for patrons shall be
located in convenient locations inside and outside
the building.
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3. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of
Chapters 20.06 of the Municipal Code.
4. That the development standards pertaining to
walls, landscaping, utilities, parking lot illumi-
nation, and traffic circulation shall be waived.
5. That the restaurant's hours of operation shall be
restricted to the hours between 10:00 a.m. and
11:00 p.m. daily.
6. That a washout area for the restaurant trash
containers be provided in such a way as to insure
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the storm drains, unless otherwise approved by the
Building Department.
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shall be screened from Irvine Avenue and adjoining
properties.
8. That no on -sale or off -sale of alcoholic beverages
shall be permitted, unless an amended use permit
is approved.
9. That no food preparation other than frozen yogurt,
soft drinks, and related products, or other
approved items shall be permitted in the take -out
facility unless an amended use permit is approved
by the City at a later date. Said amendment could
require the addition of kitchen exhaust fans,
grease interceptors, or other measures.
I I I I I I I 10. That trash receptacles for patrons shall be
located in convenient locations inside and outside
the building.
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11. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify
conditions of approval of 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.
12. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code. _
The Planning Commission recessed at 11:00 p.m. and
reconvened at 11:03 p.m.
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Use Permit No. 3191 (Public Hearing)
Request to permit the establishment of a take -out
restaurant with on -sale beer and wine and incidental
seating in conjunction with a delicatessen/bakery
facility, on property located in the C -1 District. The
proposal also includes a request to waive a portion of
the required off - street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Lots 1 and 2, Block "AA ", Tract No.
323, located at 3601 East Coast
Highway, on the southeasterly corner of
East Coast Highway and Orchid Avenue, in
Corona del Mar.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Mr. Peter Baltus, Glendora
OWNER: Said Shokrian, Corona del Mar
William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
commented that staff has received a petition with 18
signatures in favor of the proposed restaurant/bakery,
a petition with 19 signatures opposed to the appli-
cant's request to waive the off - street parking require-
ment, a letter of opposition, and 8 letters in support
of the application.
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, commented that the
property owner has contacted staff regarding staff's
recommendation that no on -site seating be allowed;
however, Mr. Hewicker advised the property owner that
as a result of the public hearing that maybe a compro-
mise could be arrived at in terms of allowing some
seating on the site if the public hearing would be
continued.
Commissioner Goff cited that he could not locate
Parking Space No. 17. Mr. Laycock replied that by
comparing the plan with a previous plan for the subject
property, it indicates that a high curb has been
eliminated, thereby there is enough space to provide an
additional parking space adjacent to the alley.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Peter Baltus, applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Baltus stated that he has
owned and operated restaurants specializing in French
• gourmet food in Holland, Glendora, and West Covina.
Mr. Baltus commented that residents living within
Corona del Mar could walk to the proposed restaurant
and have a sit down meal. Mr. Baltus opined that
tables and chairs would be necessary for economic
reasons.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Koppel -
man, Mr. Baltus replied that his restaurants in Glen-
dora and West Covina have tables and chairs; that 50
percent of his business is sit down eating; that the
proposed restaurant is the same size; and that the
restaurants serve between 300 to 400 customers per
weekday and 500 customers on weekends. In reply to Mr.
Hewicker, Mr. Baltus stated that the West Covina
restaurant is in a shopping mall; and the Glendora
restaurant is in a "strip commercial" area requiring 12
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Commissioner Goff questioned the 14 foot x 28 foot
accuracy of the seating area of the subject restau-
rant's plan submitted by the applicant. Mr. Baltus
commented that 25 percent of the total square footage
of the restaurant would be utilized as a seating area,
and that tables the size of small coffee tables would
be used. Commissioner Goff and Commissioner Turner
recommended that because of inadequate dimensions of
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the seating area that the use permit could be continued
so that the applicant may have additional time to
prepare more accurate plans.
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Mr. Herbert Voss, 945 Coast View Drive, - Laguna Beach,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Voss
stated that he is the property owner of 3641, 3645, and
3651 East Coast Highway, each site containing retail
shops. Mr. Voss cited the following reasons for
opposing the subject application: that there are
insufficient on -site and off -site parking spaces; that
there is heavy traffic circulation at the intersection
of East Coast Highway and Orchid Avenue because of the
United States Post Office; that within six- tenths of a
mile, between Heliotrope Avenue and Hazel Drive there
are currently 22 food and beverage businesses, one-
third of which have a take -out food service; and that
there would be an increase of litter in the area. In
response to a question posed by Commissioner Koppelman,
Mr. Voss replied that his property is on the same side
of East Coast Highway as the subject location.
Mrs. Alta Stowers, adjacent neighbor on Orchid Avenue,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Mrs. Stowers
• stated that the proposed parking spaces would be
adjacent to her bedroom window and that she was con-
cerned with the noise coming from the proposed parking
area and restaurant.
Mrs: Eloise Smith, 311 Orchid Avenue, appeared before
the Planning Commission stating her opposition to the
proposed restaurant because of the existing deficiency
of parking on Orchid Avenue, and that the take -out
restaurant would create additional litter.
Mr. Roger Summers, 320 Orchid Avenue, appeared before
the Planning Commission stating his opposition to the
subject use permit. Mr. Summers stated that the Post
Office employees and dance studio students are parking
on Orchid Avenue during the day and evening. Mr.
Summers stated that the residents on Orchid Avenue are
opposed to the sit down and take out restaurant.
Mrs. Letha Bailey, 304 Orchid Avenue, appeared before
the Planning Commission in opposition to the subject
application. Mrs. Bailey stated that many of the
residents residing on Orchid Avenue do not have enough
parking spaces within their garages to park all of
their automobiles and have to park on the street. She
. cited that the alley is too narrow for two automobiles
to pass, and that she is concerned with the noise and
litter.
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Mrs. Audrey Greenfield, 1020 White Sails Way, appeared
before the Planning Commission in favor of the applica-
tion. Mrs. Greenfield commented that Corona del Mar
residents would be able to walk to the restaurant; that
it would be a restaurant for young people so that they
would not have to leave the area; that she has never
had a parking problem in the area surrounding the
proposed restaurant; that many of the aforementioned 22
restaurants do not cater to her needs; and that the
restaurant enhances the village atmosphere of Corona
del Mar.
Commissioner Turner cited that the Planning Commission
could approve the application in accordance with
Exhibit "A" that does. not permit seating which would
give the applicant the option to come back to the
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Mr. Said Shokrian, owner of the subject property,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Shokrian
asked that a portion of the off - street parking be
waived. He cited that the proposed restaurant consists
of 1,900 square feet of which 500 square feet will be
allocated for seating. He stated that there are a
total of 17 parking spaces on the premises; that the
total square footage of the building is just over 4,000
square feet; that 9 parking spaces would be designated
for the proposed restaurant; that the other businesses
located on the site open for business two to three
hours after the restaurant would open and the busi-
nesses would close two to three hours before the
restaurant would close; and that the flower stand on
the premises is open three. or four days a week, from
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He continued his remarks by
stating that the other businesses are closed all day
Sunday, and several of the businesses are closed on
Saturday afternoon. He compared the subject use permit
parking requirements with comparable applications that
the Planning Commission has approved in Corona del Mar.
Mr. Shokrian reasoned that there would be pedestrian
traffic; that a business could operate on the subject
site without the requirement of a use permit that could
create heavy automobile traffic; there is no restaurant
in the area on the ocean side of East Coast Highway;
that the restaurant would be conducive to the village
atmosphere of Corona del Mar; and that the number of
tables proposed could be reduced during the hours that
other businesses are open on the site. He said that
there would be no baking on the premises. Mr. Baltus
explained the purpose of the bakery oven was to heat up
the pre -baked items.
Mrs. Audrey Greenfield, 1020 White Sails Way, appeared
before the Planning Commission in favor of the applica-
tion. Mrs. Greenfield commented that Corona del Mar
residents would be able to walk to the restaurant; that
it would be a restaurant for young people so that they
would not have to leave the area; that she has never
had a parking problem in the area surrounding the
proposed restaurant; that many of the aforementioned 22
restaurants do not cater to her needs; and that the
restaurant enhances the village atmosphere of Corona
del Mar.
Commissioner Turner cited that the Planning Commission
could approve the application in accordance with
Exhibit "A" that does. not permit seating which would
give the applicant the option to come back to the
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Planning Commission to request seating at a later date,
or the public hearing could be continued to allow the
applicant time to prepare more accurate plans.
The public hearing was closed -at this time.
Motion x Commissioner Koppelman made a motion to approve Use
Permit No. 3191, subject to the findings and conditions
in Exhibit "A ". she stated that she is aware of the
traffic problems on Orchid Avenue and the traffic
problems throughout Corona del Mar, and that she could
not approve a full time restaurant under those circum-
stances, in addition to the traffic generated by the
restaurant. She opined that the parking will support
the take -out restaurant but never a sit down restau-
rant. Commissioner Koppelman commented that the
applicant has stated that there will be no baking on
the premises; therefore the hours will be as set forth
in Exhibit "A" between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Commissioner Turner stated that he would support the
motion for the same reasons as stated by Commissioner
Koppelman.
Motion voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3191, MOTION
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FINDINGS:
1. That the approved development is consistent with
General Plan and the adopted Local Coastal Pro-
gram, Land Use Plan, and is compatible with
surrounding land uses.
2. The approved project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to a portion of the required parking,
utilities, walls, lighting, and landscaping on
interior property lines will be of no further
detriment to adjacent properties inasmuch as the
site has been developed and the structure has been
in existence for many years.
• I I I I 4. That there is adequate on -site parking for the
restaurant patrons and employees provided there is
no seating permitted within the facility.
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Planning Commission to request seating at a later date,
or the public hearing could be continued to allow the
applicant time to prepare more accurate plans.
The public hearing was closed -at this time.
Motion x Commissioner Koppelman made a motion to approve Use
Permit No. 3191, subject to the findings and conditions
in Exhibit "A ". she stated that she is aware of the
traffic problems on Orchid Avenue and the traffic
problems throughout Corona del Mar, and that she could
not approve a full time restaurant under those circum-
stances, in addition to the traffic generated by the
restaurant. She opined that the parking will support
the take -out restaurant but never a sit down restau-
rant. Commissioner Koppelman commented that the
applicant has stated that there will be no baking on
the premises; therefore the hours will be as set forth
in Exhibit "A" between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Commissioner Turner stated that he would support the
motion for the same reasons as stated by Commissioner
Koppelman.
Motion voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3191, MOTION
Ayes x x x x x x CARRIED.
Noes x
FINDINGS:
1. That the approved development is consistent with
General Plan and the adopted Local Coastal Pro-
gram, Land Use Plan, and is compatible with
surrounding land uses.
2. The approved project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to a portion of the required parking,
utilities, walls, lighting, and landscaping on
interior property lines will be of no further
detriment to adjacent properties inasmuch as the
site has been developed and the structure has been
in existence for many years.
• I I I I 4. That there is adequate on -site parking for the
restaurant patrons and employees provided there is
no seating permitted within the facility.
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5. That the establishment, maintenance of operation
of the use of the property or building will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improve-
ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare
of the City, and further that the proposed modi-
fication to allow two of the proposed off - street
parking spaces to encroach 5 feet into the
required 10 foot rear yard setback is consistent
with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the
Municipal Code.
CONDITIONS
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan and floor plan,
except as noted below.
• 2. That the development standards related to a
portion of the required off- street parking spaces,
utilities, walls, lighting and landscaping on
interior property lines are waived.
3. That no seating shall be permitted within the
take -out restaurant.
4. That the hours of operation shall be limited
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
5. That no on -sale beer and wine shall be permitted
within the take -out restaurant.
6. That all proposed signs shall be in conformance
with the provision of Chapter 20.06 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code and shall be approved by the
City Traffic Engineer if located adjacent to any
vehicular ingress and egress.
7. That grease interceptors shall be installed on all
fixtures in the restaurant facility where grease
may be introduced into the drainage systems in
accordance with the provisions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code if required by the Building Depart-
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5. That the establishment, maintenance of operation
of the use of the property or building will not,
under the circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improve-
ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare
of the City, and further that the proposed modi-
fication to allow two of the proposed off - street
parking spaces to encroach 5 feet into the
required 10 foot rear yard setback is consistent
with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the
Municipal Code.
CONDITIONS
1. That development shall be in substantial confor-
mance with the approved plot plan and floor plan,
except as noted below.
• 2. That the development standards related to a
portion of the required off- street parking spaces,
utilities, walls, lighting and landscaping on
interior property lines are waived.
3. That no seating shall be permitted within the
take -out restaurant.
4. That the hours of operation shall be limited
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
5. That no on -sale beer and wine shall be permitted
within the take -out restaurant.
6. That all proposed signs shall be in conformance
with the provision of Chapter 20.06 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code and shall be approved by the
City Traffic Engineer if located adjacent to any
vehicular ingress and egress.
7. That grease interceptors shall be installed on all
fixtures in the restaurant facility where grease
may be introduced into the drainage systems in
accordance with the provisions of the Uniform
Plumbing Code if required by the Building Depart-
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S. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas
shall be screened from East Coast Highway, Orchid
Avenue, and adjoining properties.
9. That a washout area for the restaurant trash
containers be provided in such a way as to insure
direct drainage into the sewer system and not into
the Bay or the storm drains.
10. That all restaurant employees shall park their
vehicles on -site.
11. That trash receptacles for parrons shall be
located in convenient locations inside and outside
the building.
12. That a trash compactor shall be installed.
13. That the Planning Commission may add 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.
14. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
A D D I T I O N A L B U S I N E S S:
Current Planning Administrator Laycock informed the
Planning Commission that an adjoining tenant has
indicated to staff that there is still an odor from the
Mucho Munchies Restaurant in Corona del Mar. The
Planning Commission indicated that they may consider
recommending the revocation of Use Permit No. 3153 if
the odor problem is not resolved soon.
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