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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1982CALL 3 � m � m a m 1 ;K m m a MIX ab Motion X Ayes x Abstain lotion Ill Ayes X 40 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PLACE: City Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: March 4, 1982 on All Present. Beach EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: James D. Hewicker, Planning Director Robert Burnham, Assistant City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Administrator Donald Webb, City Engineer. Pamela Woods, Secretary x � APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Minutes of January 21, 1982 Planning Director Hewicker referred to Condition No. 5 on Page 52 of the Minutes of January 21, 1982, and stated that 1.0 times the buildable area should be replaced with .86 times the buildable area. He then referred to Condition No. 11 on Page 53 and stated that the word "required" should be replaced with the word "require ". Motion was made for approval of the Minutes of January 21, 1982, as revised, which MOTION CARRIED. Minutes of February 4, 1982 XIMotion was made for approval of the Minutes of February 4, 1982, as written, which MOTION CARRIED. * * t -1- MINUTES INDEX March 4, 1982 MINUTES � r � m CD w. City of Newport Beach INDEX Planning Director Hewicker suggested that Item No. 1 - Use Permit No. 1956 (Amended) be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 1982, and that Variance No. 1088 be reset for public hearing on the same Commission agenda. Motion X Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 1956 A11 Ayes X X X X X X X (Amended) to the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, .1982, and that Variance No. 1088 be reset for public hearing on the same Commission agenda, which MOTION CARRIED. * • s Staff advised that a letter has been received from Mr. Roy Kouchi, the applicant of Item No. 5 - Use Permit No. 2065, requesting that this item be withdrawn. Planning Director Hewicker stated that this was a request to establish an entertainment center with electronic games of skill, in conjunction with a proposed bicycle rental facility in.the C -1 District. Planning Director Hewicker stated that on the City Council study session of March 8, 1982, there will be a report from the City Manager concerning the regulation of electronic games. * * x Request for an extension of time in conjunction with Item #2 approved Resubdivision No. 666 that permitted the creation of one parcel of land for residential condominium purposes. RESUB- LOCATION: Portions of Lots 2, 4, 6 and 8, Block - DIVISION 231, Corona del Mar, and a portion of NO. 666 abandoned Carnation Avenue located at 2500 Seaview Avenue on the .easterly corner of Seaview Avenue and Carnation Avenue in Corona del Mar. EXTENSIO. APPROVED ZONE: R -3 APPLICANT: John Kirkpatrick, dba Southern Cal Property, Santa Ana _2_ m � W m City of OWNER: ENGINEER: March 4, 1982 t Beach Same as applicant Loren C. Phillips & Associates, Arcadia I I I ( I I I I The discussion opened in connection with this item and Mr. Mark Spiro, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission and requested approval of the extension. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the Mello Bill, SB 626, may have an impact on the removal of the existing hotel structure if it has been occupied within the last year by low or moderate income persons. He suggested that the applicant obtain a copy of the Mello Bill. Motion IX 1X'1X1X1X1X1X1 Motion was made for approval of a two year extension of Resubdivision No. 666, which MOTION CARRIED. Request to permit the temporary use of prefabricated modular office buildings in conjunction with existing office facilities located in the North Ford Planned Community, and the acceptance of an environmental document. LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 41 -22 (Resubdivision No. 327), located at 1071 Camelback Street, on the southwesterly side of Camelback Street, between Bison Avenue and Jamboree Road, in the North Ford Planned Community. ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant. Planning Director Hewicker referred to Condition of Approval No. 2 and suggested the following additional sentence: "That the Traffic Phasing Plan shall include a time table for the construction and occupancy of permanent replacement facilities and the removal of the temporary structures from the site." -3- ■ MINUTES INDEX Y March 4, 1982 MINUTES -4- � x m m m me m City of Newport Beach LL CALL INDEX The public hearing opened in connection with this item and Mr. Dave Dmohowski, representing The Irvine Company, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Dmohowski referred to Condition of Approval No.-7 and stated that they are agreeable in providing the sidewalk improvements along the frontage of the property which is currently under The Irvine Company fee ownership. However, he stated that extending these improvements along the frontage of the post office property would not be a reasonable condition in view of the project which is being requested. Mr. Donald Webb, City. Engineer, stated that The Irvine Company is utilizing a portion of the 'post office property at the present time, in connection with the requested use permit. He described the extensive amount of street parking in the area and that it is difficult for the pedestrians to circulate. He suggested that the applicant improve the portion of the post office property which they are leasing, not across • the entire frontage. In response to a question posed by Commissioner King, Mr. Webb stated that the sidewalk will connect with the adjoining Temple Bat Yahm Synagogue, so that it will be a continuous sidewalk. He stated that the City is making an effort to construct the sidewalk as soon as possible. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Kurlander, Mr. Phillip Granados, architect representing the applicant, stated that the purpose of the driveway is to connect the parking lots on Camelback Street and the post office property for the convenience of the employees, so that they would not have as far to walk. Commissioner Beek stated that inasmuch as the property gets wider in the back, there is less street frontage area than in most developments. Therefore, he stated that it is reasonable to impose the condition that the applicant pave the sidewalk across the front of the portion which they are utilizing. MOtion & Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 2053, All Ayes X X X X X X X' subject to the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A ", including the additional sentence to Condition of. • Approval No. 2 as suggested by staff, which MOTION CARRIED, as follows: -4- 3 � c a m m D 3 a n xm W March 4, 1982 Beach MINUTES M MLL CALL I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 INDEX 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 environmental impact. 3. Adequate parking is provided on -site in conjunction with the proposed development. 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 2063 will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, 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. . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CONDITIONS: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the plot plan, floor plan, and elevation submitted. 2. That Use Permit No. 2063 shall extend for a period of 3 years from the date of approval, or until such time as the permitted office /industrial development is constructed and occupied in Area 4 of the North Ford Planned Community, whichever comes first; at which time the temporary trailer use shall be discontinued or a Traffic Phasing Plan shall have been approved by the Planning Commission. That the Traffic Phasing Plan shall include a time table for the construction and occupancy of permanent replacement facilities and the removal of the temporary structures from the site. 3. At such time as the use of the temporary building ceases, the building shall be removed from the site. Said building shall not be sold or leased on the property in question. � Ilililll -5- C(�MMls�c�vttc� MINUTES March 4, 1982 x r c m F City of Newport Beach LL CALL INDEX 4. That all improvements be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works Department. S. That the on -site pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems be subject to further review by the Public Works Department. 6. That the water service be installed as required by .the Irvine Ranch Water District. 7. That an 8 foot wide PCC sidewalk be constructed along the Camelback Street frontage. 8. That a standard use permit agreement and accompanying surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements, if it is desired to obtain a building permit prior. to completion of the public improvements. • r Request to permit a drive -up teller operation in Item #4 conjunction with a proposed bank 'facility in the Koll Center Planned Community. - LOCATION: - Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 120 -44, 45 - (Resubdivision No. 635) located at 4685 USE PERMIT MacArthur Court, being a private street NO, 2064 in the block generally bounded by MacArthur Boulevard, Campus Drive and Birch Street, in the Koll Center Newport Planned Community. APPROVED ZONE: P -C CONDI- TIONALLY APPLICANT: First Los Angeles Bank, Los Angeles - OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach - The public hearing opened in connection with this item and Mr. Pat Roth, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission and requested approval of this application. —6— . Y \ /Y\1aaNl1L1W March 4, 1982 TC Ir S W m m �. City of Newport Beach c a m m MINUTES M--6LL CALL I III III I I INDEX Motion All Ayes r1 LJ • Planning Director Hewicker stated that the City Traffic Engineer has reviewed the layout of the proposed drive -up teller facility in relationship with the surrounding circulation system and does not feel that it will create any problems. Commissioner Beek expressed his concern with the pollution which will be created by the idling cars in the stacking lanes. He suggested that these lanes be. sloped so that the cars can coast to the drive -up teller facilities. Mr. Roth stated that they had adhered to the basic design for the drive -up teller facilities that The Irvine Company had set forth. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the facilities are already existing. XJXIX I I I Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 2064, I subject to the findings and conditions as follows, which MOTION CARRIED: FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed development is in conformance with the General Plan and the Koll Center Newport Planned Community Development Standards and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. Adequate off - street parking spaces will be provided for the proposed office building and bank facilities. 3. Adequate provisions for traffic circulation are being made for the drive -in- teller facility. 4. That the proposed development will not have any significant environmental impacts. 5. The City Traffic Engineer has no objections with the applicant's request. 6. The approval of Use Permit No. 2064, will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the. neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. -7- x � r c � � m v m p > - 3 N 0 March 4, 1982 loll CONDITIONS: Beach 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan. 2. That all signs shall conform to the provision of MINUTES INDEX Staff advised that a letter has been received from Mr. Roy Kouchi, the applicant of Item No.. 5 - Use Permit No. 2065, requesting that this item be withdrawn. planning Director Hewicker stated that on the City Council study session of March 8, 1982, there will be a report from the City Manager concerning the regulation of electric games. the Koll Center Newport Planned Community Development Standards. However, directional signs such as "Entrance ", "Exit ", or other similar convenience signs located on the Campus Drive or Birch Street frontages, as opposed to any signs which may be located in the common parking lot, shall not include the name or logo of the bank use. * x Request to establish an entertainment center with Item #5 electronic games of skill, in conjunction with a . proposed bicycle rental facility in.the C -1 District. LOCATION: Lot 21, Block 23, Newport Beach Tract, _ located at 2305 W. Balboa Boulevard on the southwesterly side of West Balboa USE.PERMIT Boulevard, between 23rd Street and 24th N0. 2065 Street, in the McFadden Square Area. ZONE: C -1 - -- - APPLICANT: Roy M. Kouchi, Huntington Beach WITHDRAWN BY THE OWNER: Same as applicant APPLICANT Staff advised that a letter has been received from Mr. Roy Kouchi, the applicant of Item No.. 5 - Use Permit No. 2065, requesting that this item be withdrawn. planning Director Hewicker stated that on the City Council study session of March 8, 1982, there will be a report from the City Manager concerning the regulation of electric games. COMMISSIONERS MINUTES March 4, 1982 � r c x City of Newport Beach LL CALL INDEX Review of Specific Area Plan designations on the Item #6 General Plan, and discussion of priorities of beginning studies in each of said areas. INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach SPECIFIC PLC Planning Director Hewicker presented background AREAS information on this item. Commissioner Beek suggested that this information include the maximum intensity of development which could occur under the existing zoning, the traffic it would generate, and the direction of the traffic. Commissioner Allen stated that Commissioner Beek is not referring to ICU's, but rather preliminary information relating to ADT's and directions. She stated that after the land use . information is prepared, the Commission can then determine if further studies are needed on a specific plan area. Commissioner King suggested that the staff prepare the entire inventory data for all of the specific plan areas, so that the Commission can evaluate the City as a whole. Commissioner Balalis suggested that the Hoag Hospital/West Newport Triangle area become a priority and that the staff be directed to proceed with the inventory of this area. He also stated that Cannery Village, Corona del Mar, and Mariner's Mile should be PRIORITIEf ESTAB- considered as a priority. LISHED Commissioner Beek suggested that the West Newport study - area include Newport Crest, Hoag Hospital, Versailles and if possible, the GPA 81 -1 area. Commissioner King stated that it would be important to include Newport iShores in this study area. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Robert Lenard,' Advance Planning Administrator; stated that the staff can present the requested information to the Commission as it becomes available. Commissioner Beek suggested that this information include the maximum intensity of development which could occur under the existing zoning, the traffic it would generate, and the direction of the traffic. Commissioner Allen stated that Commissioner Beek is not referring to ICU's, but rather preliminary information relating to ADT's and directions. She stated that after the land use . information is prepared, the Commission can then determine if further studies are needed on a specific plan area. Commissioner King suggested that the staff prepare the entire inventory data for all of the specific plan areas, so that the Commission can evaluate the City as a whole. I '1 Li • � R r c m � W c °sc�Wp1 a m w March 4, 1982 of Newport Beach Mrs. Louise Greeley, - resident. of Newport Crest, requested that the Commission consider Hoag Hospital/ West Newport Triangle, Versailles, Newport Crest and GPA 81 -1, as a priority. She read to the Commission a letter from the West Newport Legislative Alliance which encouraged the development of a specific area plan for West Newport and stated that the study should include: 1) an evaluation of the appropriateness of 2 and 3 times the buildable area, allowed given traffic, roadway limitations, housing shortages and residential quality; 2) a citizens' task force to evaluate staff data and make recommendations; 3) a moratorium on project approvals and the issuance of building and grading permits for those projects exceeding 10 residential units or 10,000 square feet of commercial /industrial space, until the specific area plan is complete and implemental; and, 4) an evaluation of specific standards, such as the scope of the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, to determine if it should also address residential streets and the inclusion of parking garages in the total buildable space allowed. She stated that completion of this re- evaluation is critical to the future of the West Newport area. Ms. Suzanne McBrien, resident of 1812 Antigua Circle, stated that she is a member of Residents Opposed to Medical Office Expansion. She stated that they concur with the request of the West Newport Legislative Alliance. She stated that the Hoag Hospital/West Newport Triangle area should include a reference to the residential designation. Commissioner Balalis stated that the residential area was not included in the study area, because it is fully developed. Planning Director Hewicker stated that reference to the residential area will be included in the study area. Mrs. Rose Levinson, member of the Park Lido Homeowner's Association, stated that they support a study of the West Newport area. -10- MINUTES INDEX 0 7c w m c0 n;K m m D March 4, 1982 of Newport Beach Motion X Motion was made to direct staff to prepare land use surveys in the following priority: 1) Hoag Hospital/ West Newport Triangle; 2) Beeco, Ltd. (Banning) Property; 3) Old Newport Boulevard; 4) Newport Shores; 5) Central Balboa; 6) Corona del Mar; 7) Beacon Bay; 8) Mariner's Mile; 9) Cannery Village /McFadden Square; 10) Balboa Bay Club. Commissioner Beek stated that the Hoag Hospital/West' Newport Triangle area is the highest priority item. He suggested that staff be directed to devote themselves exclusively to this area. He also suggested that the staff prepare concepts for parking structures, parking lots and in -lieu parking fees. He further suggested that Beacon Bay and Balboa Bay Club areas be deleted from the list. All. Ayes X X X X X Motion by Commissioner King was now voted on, which MOTION CARRIED. - - ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Rules of Procedure Commissioner Beek suggested that the public hearing be kept opened during the Planning Commission's deliberations, so that the applicant or members of the audience can comment, when necessary, on new matters which are being discussed. He further suggested that the Commission adopt the policy of taking a formal vote when a person wants to extend their five minute presentation. Chairman McLaughlin stated that she will accept the suggestion that the public hearings be kept open during deliberations. But, she stated that taking a formal vote on limiting the time of the speakers, may not, be practical. • IIIIIIII MINUTES INDEX ADDITIONAL BUSINESS March 4, 1982 � r c n m City of Newport Beach Discussion on Use Permit No. 2049 Commissioner Allen asked if it would be appropriate to make a motion to reconsider the application by Susan Cure, Use Permit No. 2049. She stated that the applicant did not receive a copy of the Planning Commission Minutes within the 21 day appeal time of the City Council. She stated that the applicant would like to amend the use permit, but there is a charge of $430.00 to do this She stated that because this is an unusual situation, the $430.00 filing charge would be unfair. Motion "X Motion was made to reconsider the action on Use Permit No. 2049 and schedule the public hearing. " Mr. Bob Burnham, Assistant" City Attorney, referred to Robert's Rules of Order and stated that a motion for reconsideration must be made at the meeting at which the action was voted upon. He stated that the Commission does not follow Robert's Rules of Order • precisely and may make procedural decisions to vote to reconsider the application or vote to waive the fees. Commissioner King stated that he was directly involved with some of the testimony which is being disputed by the applicant. He stated that he can not support the motion because he had spoken to the applicant many times relating to the contested items. He further stated that the Commission should not set a precedent by allowing the applicant to dispute the testimony which occurred. He stated that the applicant should reapply for an amended use permit if she desires any changes to her project. -12- MINUTES INDEX Commissioner Balalis stated that he would support Commissioner Beek's motion if it is limited to the two items in contention, 1) Condition of Approval No. 2, as to whether or not the applicant should pay for 15 or 18 in -lieu. parking spaces; and if the City widens West Coast Highway, will a portion of the one time purchase fee, not to exceed $10,000 per space for a parking structure built on the Municipal lot, be refunded to the applicant; and, 2) Condition of Approval No. 5, as to whether or not the development exceeding the .5 times the buildable area for marine - related uses pertained to the new structure only, the deletion of the residential portion of the project, or the entire fledment X development on the site: Commissioner Beek accepted this as an amendment to his motion. -12- MINUTES INDEX March 4, 1982 n 7C r c � m G. > City of Newport Beach Commissioner Beek asked if the residential use being included in the area determining the marine use is excluded from the amendment by Commissioner Balalis. Commissioner Balalis stated that this is excluded because the Commission knew that this was specifically a residential unit to begin with. Commissioner King stated that he had specifically spoken to the applicant on this particular issue the day .before the hearing and also on the night' of the hearing. He stated that he had indicated to the applicant that the entire project was included in the buildable area calculations and that there were no exceptions, including. the. private residence, so that all development exceeding .5 times the buildable area of the site would be limited to marine - oriented uses.. Commissioner Kurlander asked staff if the applicant had requested to listen to the tape of the meeting during the 21 day appeal period. Planning Director Hewicker stated that in many cases, an applicant will request to • listen to the tape of the meeting, however, he stated that the applicant in question did not make such a request. Commissioner Allen expressed her concern that the Gorden Barienbrock and Susan Cuse projects are the first developments in several .years in the Mariner's Mile area that will exceed .5 times the buildable area. She 'stated that if their required deed restrictions (i.e. limiting the permitted buildable area in perpetuity) are challenged in a court of law and the City is not able to enforce them, the entire Mariner's Mile Specific Area Plan may then allow 1 times the buildable area, rather than the current .5 times the buildable area. She stated that she would be supporting the motion because she does not want to see this item become the first test case. I I I I I I I I Commissioner King again reiterated that the applicant was aware and understood the deed restrictions which were imposed on her project. Chairman McLaughlin stated that she would be abstaining from a vote on this item, because she did not attend the Planning Commission Meeting of January 21, 1982. gYes X X X S X K Commissioner Beek's amended motion was now voted on, Stain X which AMENDED MOTION FAILED. IIIIII11 -13- MINUTES INDEX MMISSIONERS March 4, 1982 City of Newport Beach MINUTES LOLL CALL I III III I I INDEX There being no further business, the Planning Commission adjourned at 9:15 p.m. * x Joan Winburn, Secretary Planning Commission City of Newport Beach J • I 1111111 -14-