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James D. Hewicker, Planning Director
Robert D. Gabriele, Assistant City Attorney
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Donald Webb, City Engineer
Joanne Baade, Secretary -to the Mayor /Administration
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Minutes of April 16, 1984
Motion was made for approval of the Planning Commission
minutes of April 16, 1984 as written, which MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes of April 19, 1984
Motion was made for approval of the Planning Commission
minutes of April 19, 1984 with revisions as follows:
1) That the paragraph on Page 76, pertaining to R /UDAT,
be corrected to reflect that the Planning Commission
scheduled a discussion of the proposed Specific Area Plan
for McFadden Square /Cannery Village for its Study Session
on May 24, 1984 at 3:00 p.m.; 2) That the fifth paragraph
on Page 50 be corrected to reflect that Commissioner Person
questioned whether it would be within the purview of the
Commission to require the Applicant to delete video games
from his plans; and 3) That the spelling of the repre-
sentative's name from the Southland Corporation, who spoke
on behalf of the Applicant in connection with Use Permit
No. 3093, be corrected to read "Corbo ", rather than "Corvo"
as was indicated in the minutes. MOTION CARRIED.
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Staff reported that the following agenda items are being
recommended for continuance:
Item No. 3 (Resubdivision No. 765 and Use Permit
No. 3076) is recommended for continuance to the
Planning Commission meeting of June 7, 1984.
Item No. 4 (Use Permit No. 1581) (Amended) is recom-
mended for continuance to the Planning Commission
meeting of May 24, 1984.
Item No. 6 (Use Permit No. 3095) is recommended
for continuance to the Planning Commission meeting
of May 24, 1984.
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Motion was made to continue Agenda Item No. 3 to the
Planning Commission meeting of June 7, 1984, and to con-
tinue Agenda Items Nos. 4 and 6 to the Planning Commission
meeting of May 24, 1984, which MOTION CARRIED.
Exception Permit No. 14 (Discussion)
Request to permit the installation of a roof - mounted pole
sign on an existing commercial building located in the
C -1 District. The proposed sign will also project 3 feet
over the public right -of -way.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 5, Block M, Tract No. 323,
located at 2756 East Coast Highway, on the
northeasterly side of East Coast Highway,
between Goldenrod Avenue and Heliotrope
Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Robert Forstrom, La Canada
OWNER: Alex Pourgol, Huntington Beach
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Commissioner Winburn stated that although she was not
present at the Planning Commission meeting of April 19,
1984 when Exception Permit No. 14 was previously discus
she has read the minutes of that meeting.
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Robert Forstrom, Applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission and discussed the background of this request.
Mr. Forstrom advised that he has revised his signage plans
and is now proposing to erect a four - foot -high parapet
wall along the roof of the structure and to attach a 6' by
4' sign thereto. Mr. Forstrom added that he is requesting
an exception of 12" from the established projection limit
to enable him to install a 6' by 4' sign. During the
course of his presentation, Mr. Forstrom commented that a
3' by 5' sign would be inadequate to meet his needs, par-
ticularly in light of the signage associated with competi-
tive ice cream stores in the area, and the obstructions
that exist which would limit the visibility of a sign at
the subject location.
Chairman King relayed his position that the Applicant
should conform to a 5' by 4' sign, which would not require
an exception permit.
Motion was made to deny Exception Permit No. 14, subject
to the Findings contained in Exhibit "A ", which MOTION
CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That the location of the business does not preclude
the effective use of permitted signs.
2. That a five -foot projecting sign, as permitted by the
Sign Code, is adequate to identify the business to
passing vehicular traffic.
3. That the granting of such an exception permit is not
necessary to protect a substantial property right,
will be contrary to the purpose of Chapter 20.06 of
the Municipal Code, and will be materially detrimental
to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of
persons residing in the neighborhood, and detrimental
or injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood, and to the general welfare of the City.
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Use Permit No. 2080 and Variance No. 1092 (Public Bearing) I Item 02
Appeal of Debbie Gray from Staff's interpretation of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code as it pertains to the expira-
tion date of Use Permit No. 2080 and Variance No. 1092
that permitted the construction of a retail commercial/
office building, a ferris wheel that exceeded the height
limit, and related parking areas on the Fun Zone property
on the Balboa Peninsula.
LOCATION: Lots 1 through 7, Block B, Bayside Tract
and portions of Section 35,.Township G
South, Range 10 West, San Bernadino
Meridian, located at 600 East Bay Avenue,
bounded.by East Bay Avenue, Washington
Street, Palm.Street and Newport Bay, in
Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Debbie Gray, Newport Beach
OWNER: Fun Zone Development Company, Newport Bea
Commissioner Person stepped down from the dais and refrain-
ed from deliberation on this agenda item.
Commissioner Winburn stated that although she was not
present at the April 19, 1984 meeting when this issue was
discussed, she has read the minutes and has listened to the
tape of that meeting.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item
and Debbie Gray, Applicant, 746 Tustin Avenue, appeared
before the Planning Commission and introduced Marko Botich,
Project Architect, to the Commission.
Marko Botich, of Continental Pacific Enterprises, appeared
before the Planning Commission on behalf of the Applicant.
Mr. Botich presented Commissioners with a projected time
schedule for completion of the Fun Zone project. Mr.
Botich reviewed the time schedule and requested that the
time deadline for obtaining City building permits be
extended to August 10, 1984. Mr. Botich discussed their
intent to proceed in an orderly fashion on the plan prep-
aration and discussed his desire for City staff support
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to enable the plan -check process to proceed expeditiously.
During the course of his presentation, Mr. Botich stressed
that they are confident that the time schedule can be
met.
Commissioner Balalis pointed out that the City cannot
legally extend the life of a use permit. He then reviewed
the results of the Planning Commission meeting of April 19,
1984, at which time the Planning Commission concurred that
the project must be vested by July 26, 1984, i.e., that
the bonds be posted, and the necessary approvals granted.
Mr. Botich stated that they anticipate being able to sub-
mit the plans to the City for plan check by June 15, 1984:
In addition, Mr. Botich relayed the Applicant's willingness
to pay overtime or to pay for the retention of outside
consultants in order to expedite the plan -check process.
In answer to Planning Commission inquiry, Mr. Botich stated
• his belief that the Parcel Map is ready to be submitted to
the County.
Planning birector.Hewicker interjected that he does not
believe that is the case and,added that the Public Works
Department has not yet received the Parcel Map for plan
check.
Bob Wiebel, of Continental Pacific Enterprises, appeared
before the Planning Commission, and stated that a member
of the Planning Department staff informed him that the
Parcel Map had been approved by the Planning Commission
and City Council and was awaiting recordation.
Planning Director Hewicker responded that following Plan-
ning Commission and City Council approval of a Tentative
Parcel Map, a Final Parcel Map must be prepared and be
approved by the Public Works Department, County Surveyor's
Office, County Recorder's Office, and the Board of Super-
visors.
Commissioner Balalis stated that 'a minimum of three months
is generally required to record a Parcel Map and stressed
the need for the Parcel Map to record by July 26, 1984.
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Commissioner Balalis suggested that the Applicant, or her
representatives, meet with the Building Director to inves-
tigate means of expediting the plan -check process, while
at the same time assuring that other projects are not
delayed because of this project.
Mr. Botich responded that they would be willing to meet
with the Building Director to explore the methodology of
expediting the plan -check process.
Commissioner McLaughlin noted that the 'staff report indi-
cates that the devotion of a significant amount of staff
time to this project may prove to be detrimental to other
projects, and requested elaboration on this statement.
Planning Director Hewicker responded that the Planning
Department's workload fluctuates depending on the number
of applications pending at any particular time. He added
that the Department does not have the flexibility to hire
additional people when the workload is excessive. Mr.
Hewicker stated that staff is willing to make a concerted
effort to. assure that the plans are processed through the
City in a timely manner, but stressed that staff cannot
dedicate all of its time to this project.
Curt Herberts, 2290 Channel Road, appeared before the Plan-
ning Commission and advised that he owns the property
immediately across the street from the project on Washing-
ton Street. Mr. Herberts stated that the head engineer
for the project informed him that a significant amount,of
subsidence is expected to occur in the area, i.e., 3' of
subsidence at the construction site, tapering off to no
subsidence occurring approximately 500 feet away. Mr.
Herberts estimated, therefore, that his building will sink
approximately 2'9" since it is located 30 feet away from
the construction site. Mr. Herberts urged that City -
retained engineers study this possibility.
Mr. Herberts then stated that an exceptionally high tide
occurred one evening last spring. As a result, Mr. Her-
berts explained that there was approximately 18 inches of
water above the sidewalk level near the ferry landing site
on the Peninsula. Mr. Herberts went on to explain that he
does not believe the project plans are sufficient to pro-
tect the development from a high -tide situation, and sug-
gested that a high tide would result in flooding of the
underground parking structure.
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Planning Director Hewicker clarified that the issue before
the Planning Commission this evening is to consider an
appeal from staff's interpretation of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code as it pertains to the expiration date of
Use Permit No. 2080 and Variance No. 1092, and not to con-
sider altering the previously approved development plans.
Mr. Botich suggested the possibility of being granted one
building permit for the project's subfoundation work,
dewatering, and garage structure installation, and then
being issued a second building permit at a later date for
the building construction.
Commissioner Balalis responded that the Building Department
is reluctant to issue a foundation permit because of the
complexity of the project, and relayed the Building Depart-
ment's desire to review all plans prior to issuing the .
building permits. Commissioner Balalis suggested, however,
that the plans be submitted to Plan Check in components as
they are completed, rather than submitting all plans to the
City at one time.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the issue before
the Planning Commission this evening is an appeal from
staff's interpretation of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
as it pertains to the expiration date of Use Permit No.
2080 and Variance No. 1092. Mr. Hewicker explained that
when the project was approved in 1982, a condition was
imposed which provided that demolition and construction
will not be commenced until after September 6, 1982 (Labor
Day), so as to avoid peak seasonal traffic. Mr. Hewicker
added that the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides that
a use permit will expire in twenty -four months from the
date of approval if a building permit has not been issued
prior to the expiration date and construction is not dili-
gently pursued. In light of'the fact that the City would
not allow construction during the summer months, Mr.
Hewicker advised that the Applicant is requesting that the
Planning.Commission establish a deadline of September 10,
1984, for the expiration of Use Permit No. 2080 and Vari-
ance No. 1092.
Debbie Gray reappeared before the Planning Commission and
stated that she concurs with the Findings and Conditions
of Approval recommended by staff, but suggested that
Condition No. 3 be modified inasmuch as she did not feel
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it would be necessary to provide for a 24 -hour a day on-
site security service. Mrs. Gray stated that she can
understand having a security officer stationed at the site
during the evening hours, but questioned the need for an
on -site security officer during day -time hours.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed.
Motion was made.that Use Permit No. 2080 and Variance No.
1092 be deemed vested as of July 26, 1984, so long as the
is compliance with the Findings and Conditions contained
in Exhibit "A ", with the revision that Condition No. 3
be changed to read as follows: "That the property be
secured on a 24 -hour basis with a security officer pro-
vided on -site from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily." In
addition, that the Planning Commission recommend that the
Applicant take control of the Parcel Map situation to
assure that it is recorded in a timely fashion, that the
Applicant be encouraged to work with staff as necessary,
and that staff be requested to proceed expeditiously with
the plan -check process, which MOTION CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That the granting of this Use Permit and Variance
extension request is consistent with the General Plan,
the adopted Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, and
is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. That this extension request will not alter the previ-
ously approved development plans.
3. The approval of the extension of Use Permit No. 2080,
and Variance No. 1092, will not, under the circum-
stances 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 improve-
ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of
the City.
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Conditions:
1. That all previously imposed Conditions of Approval of
Use Permit No. 2080, Resubdivision No. 724, Variance
No. 1092, and the Traffic Study shall remain in effect.
2. That all conditions of approval shall be met and
building permits issued by July 26, 1984.
3. That the property be secured on a 24 -hour basis with
a security officer provided on -site from 6:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m. daily.
4. That the subject property shall be maintained in a
clean and orderly manner at all times. All debris,
broken equipment and other litter shall be removed
from the site immediately.
5. That demolition shall begin on September 4, 1984, and
construction shall commence within 120 days of July 26,
1984,. or this Use Permit and Variance shall become
null and void.
6. That this matter shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission at its meeting of July 19, 1984.
Planning Commission recessed at 8:45 p.m, and reconvened
at 9:00 p.m.
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A. Resubdivision No. 765 (Public Hearing)
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Request to resubdivide three existing lots and eliminate
interior property lines so as to create a single building
site for the purpose of converting and remodeling the
existing commercial building on the property into a res-
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B. Use Permit No. 3076 (Public Hearing)
Request to permit the conversion of an existing two -story
commercial building into a restaurant with on -sale alco-
holic beverages, live entertainment, and dancing on proper-
ty located in the C -1 District. The proposal also includes
a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use of
tandem and compact parking spaces in conjunction with a
valet parking service, the acceptance of an off -site park-
ing agreement for a portion of the required parking spaces,
and the acceptance of an environmental document.
LOCATION: Lots 4 -6, Block 3, Balboa Bayside Tract,
located at 503 Edgewater Place, on the
southeasterly corner of Edgewater Place
and Adams Street, in Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Howard Properties, Newport Beach
OWNERS: Ron Franklin and James Ray, Corona del Mar
Planning Commission continued this agenda item to its
meeting of June 7, 1984.
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Request to resubdivide three existing lots and eliminate
interior property lines so as to create a single building
site for the purpose of converting and remodeling the
existing commercial building on the property into a res-
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B. Use Permit No. 3076 (Public Hearing)
Request to permit the conversion of an existing two -story
commercial building into a restaurant with on -sale alco-
holic beverages, live entertainment, and dancing on proper-
ty located in the C -1 District. The proposal also includes
a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use of
tandem and compact parking spaces in conjunction with a
valet parking service, the acceptance of an off -site park-
ing agreement for a portion of the required parking spaces,
and the acceptance of an environmental document.
LOCATION: Lots 4 -6, Block 3, Balboa Bayside Tract,
located at 503 Edgewater Place, on the
southeasterly corner of Edgewater Place
and Adams Street, in Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Howard Properties, Newport Beach
OWNERS: Ron Franklin and James Ray, Corona del Mar
Planning Commission continued this agenda item to its
meeting of June 7, 1984.
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Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
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with on -sale alcoholic beverages and live entertainment
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dancing in conjunction with the existing live entertainment
The proposal also includes a request to pay an annual in-
lieu fee to the City for all of the additional required
off- street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 57 -25 (Resub-
division No. 375) located at 2406 Newport
Boulevard, on the easterly side of Newport
Boulevard, southerly of 26th Street, on the
Balboa Peninsula.
ZONES: C -1 and C -2
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Newport Beach
OWNER: Mrs. Jean Belden, Newport Beach
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A. Traffic Study (Public Hearing)
Item #5
Request to approve a Traffic Study so as to allow the con-
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struction of 23,550 sq. ft. (net) of office space on
Study
property located in the C -O -H District, and the acceptance
of an environmental document.
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B. Resubdivision No. 776 (Public Hearing)
Resub. 776
Request to resubdivide land into two parcels for commercial
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office development and two parcels for private open space
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LOCATION: A portion of Block 93, Irvine's- Subdivi-
sion, located at 1601 Avocado Avenue, on
the westerly side of Avocado Avenue,
between San Joaquin Hills Road, and San
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ZONES: C -O -H and O-S
APPLICANT: Albert J. Auer and Associates, Newport
Beach
OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
ENGINEER: J.P. Kapp and Associates, Inc., Tustin
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item and Albert J. Auer, Applicant, 1127 Granville Drive,
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appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Auer des-
cribed the proposed project and concurred with the Findings
and Conditions of Approval recommended by staff.
There being no others desiring to appear -and be heard, the
public hearing was closed.
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CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which analyzes
the impact of the proposed project on the peak -hour
traffic and circulation system in accordance with
Chapter 15.40 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and
City Policy S -1.
2. That the Traffic Study indicates that the project-
generated traffic will neither cause nor make worse
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an unsatisfactory level of traffic on any "major ",
"primary- modified ", or "primary" street.
3. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration have
been prepared in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guidelines
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and City Policy. Based upon the information con-
tained in the Initial Study and Negative Declaration,
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sufficient.mitigation measures have been incorporated
to reduce potentially significant environmental
effects, and that the project will not result in
significant environmental impacts.
Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 776,
subject to the Findings and Conditions contained in
Exhibit "A ", which MOTION CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of the
City, all applicable general or specific plans and
the Planning Commission is satisfied with the plan of
subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
3. That the design of the subdivision or 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 subdivision.
4. That the proposed development will generate an increase
in daily trips sufficient in magnitude to warrant a
fair share assessment to mitigate the increased traffic
congestion and traffic noise resulting from the cumula-
tive affect of additional traffic generated by office
development.
Conditions:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That a standard subdivision agreement and accompanying
surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements if it is desired
to record a parcel map or obtain a building permit
prior to completion of the public improvements.
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sufficient.mitigation measures have been incorporated
to reduce potentially significant environmental
effects, and that the project will not result in
significant environmental impacts.
Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 776,
subject to the Findings and Conditions contained in
Exhibit "A ", which MOTION CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of the
City, all applicable general or specific plans and
the Planning Commission is satisfied with the plan of
subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
3. That the design of the subdivision or 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 subdivision.
4. That the proposed development will generate an increase
in daily trips sufficient in magnitude to warrant a
fair share assessment to mitigate the increased traffic
congestion and traffic noise resulting from the cumula-
tive affect of additional traffic generated by office
development.
Conditions:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That a standard subdivision agreement and accompanying
surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements if it is desired
to record a parcel map or obtain a building permit
prior to completion of the public improvements.
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4. That each building be served with an individual water
service and sewer lateral connection to the public
water and sewer systems unless otherwise approved by
the Public Works Department.
5.. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems be reviewed by the
Traffic Engineer.
6. That provisions be made for ingress and egress over
the adjacent parcels for access to the development
prior to recordation of the parcel map.
7. That all vehicular access rights to Avocado Avenue
except for one drive entrance, be released and re-
linquished, to the City of Newport Beach.
B. That the existing drive apron on Avocado Avenue be
removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk
and that all work be completed under an encroachment
permit issued by the Public Works Department.
9. That a master plan of water, sewer and storm drain
facilities be prepared for the on -site improvements
prior to recording of the final map. Any modificatio
or extensions to the existing storm drain, water and
sewer systems shown to be required by the study shall
be the responsibility of the developer.
10. That an access ramp be constructed per City Std.
181 -L at the intersection of San Nicholas Drive and
Avocado Avenue, that displaced portions of sidewalk
be reconstructed along Avocado Avenue and that all
work be completed under an encroachment permit issued
by the Public Works Department.
11. That the new drive entrance be a minimum of 28 feet in
width with a curb return type drive approach.
12. That prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map, the
Irvine Company shall provide the City with an agreement
which will provide for the dedication of sufficient
additional roadway rights -of -way in Avocado Avenue to
provide for a separate right -turn lane into the
development and an acceleration lane out of the
development. This extra width is to be in addition
to the right- of-way needed to construct travel lanes
and a bike lane (if needed).
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13. That the applicant provide for a bicycle facility
along Avocado Avenue in accordance with the provisions
of the Master Plan of Bikeways currently being con-
sidered in an upcoming General Plan Amendment. This
may require widening the sidewalk by 4 to 6 feet,
either reducing the parkway landscaping or providing
additional easement for such a purpose.
14. Prior to the issuance of Building and Grading Permits,
the applicant shall pay Fair -Share for circulation
system improvements and noise walls as established by
Ordinance to be adopted by the City.
15. Development of the site shall be subject to a grading
permit to be approved by the Building and Planning
Departments.
16. That a grading plan, if required, shall include a com-
plete plan for temporary and permanent drainage
facilities, to minimize any potential impacts from silt;
debris, and other water pollutants.
17. The grading permit shall include, if required, a des -
cription of haul routes, access points to the site,
watering, and sweeping program designed to minimize
impact of haul operations.
18. An erosion, siltation and dust control plan, if re-
quired, shall be submitted and be subject to the
approval of the Building Department and a copy shall
be forwarded to the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board, Santa Ana Region.
19. The velocity of concentrated run -off from the project
shall be evaluated and erosive velocities controlled
as part of the project design.
20. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with
plans prepared by a Civil Engineer and based on recom-
mendations of a soil engineer and an engineering
geologist subsequent to the completion of a.comprehen-
sive soil and geologic investigation of the site. Per-
manent reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built"
grading plans on standard size sheets shall be fur-
nished to the Building:Department.
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21. The following disclosure statement of the City of
Newport Beach's policy regarding the John Wayne Airp
shall be included in all leases or sub - leases for
space in the project and shall be included in any
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions which may be
recorded against any undeveloped site.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The lessee, his heirs, successors and assigns, herein,
acknowledge that:
a) The John Wayne Airport may not be able to provide
adequate air service for business establishments which
rely on such service;
b) When an alternate air facility is available,.a com
plete phase out of jet service may occur at the John
Wayne Airport;
c) The City of Newport Beach will.continue to oppose
additional commercial area service expansions at the
John Wayne Airport;
d) Lessee, his heirs, successors and assigns, will not
actively oppose any action taken by the City.of New-
port Beach to phase out or limit jet air service at
the John Wayne Airport.
22. A landscape and irrigation plan for the project shall
be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. The
landscape plan shall integrate and phase the installa-
tion of landscaping with the proposed construction
schedule. (Prior to the occupancy of any structure,
the licensed landscape architect shall certify to the.
Planning Department that the landscaping has been
installed in accordance with the prepared plan).
23. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review of
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and
approval of the Planning and Public Works Departments.
24. That any roof -top or other mechanical equipment shall
be sound attenuated in such a manner as to achieve a
maximum sound level of SS dBa at the property line.
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25'. That any mechanical equipment and emergency power
generators shall be screened from view and noise
associated with said installations shall be sound
attenuated to acceptable levels in receptor areas.
The latter shall be based upon the recommendations of
a qualified acoustical engineer, and be approved by
the Planning Department.
26. That prior to the issuance of building permits, the
Fire Department shall review the proposed plans and
may require automatic fire sprinkler protection.
27. The Fire Department access shall be approved by the
Fire Department.
28. That all access to the buildings be approved by the
Fire Department.
29. That all on -site fire protection (hydrants and Fire
Department connections) shall be approved by the Fire
and Public Works Departments.
30. A qualified archaeologist or paleontologist shall
evaluate the site prior to commencement of construc-
tion activities, and that all work on the site be
done in accordance with the City's Council Policies
K -5 and K -6.
31. All proposed development shall provide for vacuum
sweeping of parking areas.
32. The project should be designed to conform to Title 24,
Paragraph 6, Division T -20, Chapter 2, Sub - chapter 4
of the California Administrative Code dealing with
energy requirements.
33. Final design of the project shall provide for the
incorporation of water - saving devices for project
lavatories and other water -using facilities.
34. That the lighting system shall be designed and main-
tained in such a manner as to conceal the light source
and to minimize light spillage and glare to the adja-
cent residential uses. The plans shall be prepared
and signed by a Licensed Electrical Engineer; with a
letter from the Engineer stating that, in his opinion,
this requirement has been met.
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Use Permit No. 3095 (Public Hearing)
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Request to permit the establishment of a restaurant with
on -sale alcoholic beverages on property located in the
retail service commercial area of the Mariner's Mile
Specific Plan Area. The proposal also includes a request
to pay an annual in -lieu fee to the City so as to allow
a portion of the required off - street parking spaces to be
located in the Mariner's Mile Municipal Parking Lot. A
modification to the Zoning Code is also requested so as
to allow the use of tandem and compact parking spaces in
conjunction with a valet parking service, and to waive a
portion of the required landscaping within the off - street
parking area, and the acceptance of an environmental docu-
ment.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot F, Tract No. 919, located
at 2800 West Coast Highway, on the north-
westerly corner of West Coast Highway and
Riverside Avenue, in Mariner's Mile.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANT: Yu -Ter Mau, Newport Beach
OWNER: Francis J. Seitz, Tigard, Oregon
Planning Commission continued this agenda item to its
meeting of May 24, 1984.
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A. Resubdivision No. 777 (Public Hearing)
Request to resubdivide an existing parcel of land into a
single lot for condominium purposes on property located
in the R -4 District.
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B. Use Permit No. 3096 (Public Hearing)
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Request to permit the construction of a 3- story, 2 -unit
residential condominium development and related garage
spaces on property located in the R -4 District. The
proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code
so as to allow portions of the proposed structure to
encroach 16 feet into the required 20 -foot front yard
setback area; to allow a 17 -foot and a 6 -foot building
encroachment into a required 20 -foot secondary front yard
setback on a portion of a flag lot; and to allow 10 -inch#
building encroachments into the required 3 -foot 10 -inch±
side yard setbacks on the rear portion of the parcel.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 of Parcel Map 130-20 (Resub-
division No. 590) located at 1821 West
Bay Avenue, on the southerly side of West
Bay Avenue, between 18th Street and 19th
Street, on the Balboa Peninsula.
ZONE: R -4
APPLICANT: Richard Zahn, Fullerton
OWNER: Same as Applicant
ENGINEER/
ARCHITECT: Jack Hester, Newport Beach
The public hearing was.opened in connection with this item
and Jack Hester appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of the Applicant. Mr. Hester reviewed the project
renderings, and concurred with the Findings and Conditions
of Approval recommended in the staff report.
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During the course of discussion, it was noted that the
property line, in this particular case, is situated at
the back of the sidewalk, rather than at the curbline.
Hence, the main wall will be set back approximately 10'
from the curb and the overhang will be set back approxi-
mately 9' from the curb.
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There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed.
Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 3096, sub-
ject to the Findings and Conditions contained in Exhibit
"A ", which MOTION CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That each of the proposed units has been designed as
a condominium with separate and individual utility
connections.
2. The project complies with all applicable standards,
plans. and zoning requirements for new buildings applic-
able to the district in which the proposed project is
located at the time of approval, except for front and
side yard encroachments.
3. The project lot size conforms to the Zoning Code area
requirements in effect at the time of approval.
4. The project is consistent with the adopted goals and
policies of the General Plan.
5. That adequate on -site parking spaces are available for
the proposed residential condominium development.
6. The proposed setback encroachments are comparable to
existing setbacks of other properties in the area and
the approval of the requested encroachments will not,
under the circumstances of this 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 neighbor-
hood 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.,
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7. That the proposed development will generate an increase
in daily trips sufficient in magnitude to warrant a
fair -share assessment to mitigate the increased traffic
congestion and traffic noise resulting from the cumula-
tive affect of additional traffic generated by the
residential development. I .
8. The approval of Use Permit No. 3096 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 neigh-
borhood 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 conformance
with the approved plot plan, floor plans and eleva-
tions.
2. That two garage spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit.
3. That all Conditions of Resubdivision No. 777 shall be
fulfilled.
4. Prior to the issuance of Building and Grading Permits,
the applicant shall pay Fair -Share for circulation
system improvements and noise wall as established by
Ordinance to be adopted by the City.
Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 777,
subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval con-
tained in Exhibit "A ", which MOTION CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of the
City, all applicable general or specific plans and the
Planning Commission is satisfied with the plan of sub-
division.
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2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
Conditions:
1. That a parcel map be recorded.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
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3. That a standard subdivision agreement and accompanying
surety be provided in order to.guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements if it is desired
to record a parcel map or obtain a building permit
prior to completion of the public improvements.
4. That each dwelling unit be served with an individual
water service and sewer lateral connection to the
public water and sewer 'systems unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department.
5. That the existing drive depression on West Bay Avenue.
be removed and replaced with curb and that a 5 -foot-
wide sidewalk be constructed along the West Bay Avenue
frontage; that all work within this public right -of -way
be completed under an encroachment permit issued by
the Public Works Department.
6. That all vehicular access to the property be from
Vilelle Place.
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Use Permit No. 3097 (Public Hearing:)
Request to establish an automobile sales and leasing
facility on property located in the C -1 -H District.
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LOCATION: Lots 14 -17, Tract No. 1210, located at 600
West Coast Highway, on the northerly side
of West Coast Highway, across from Bay-
shores.
APPLICANT: Pan American Auto Sales
OWNERS: Leonard Horwin and Arnold Gordon,
Beverly Hills
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item
and Joe Angelo appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of the Applicant, Pan American Auto Sales. Mr.
Angelo relayed the Applicant's concurrence with the
Findings and Conditions of Approval recommended by staff,
with the exception of Condition No. 9, which provides that
no washing of automobiles shall be permitted on -site,
unless the wash area is enclosed, and the drain is con -
nected to the sewer system. Mr. Angelo stressed the im-
portance of an automobile sales and leasing facility
keeping its cars clean at all times, and relayed that
Pan American Auto Sales utilizes an iodized water spray,
which uses a minimal amount of water, to clean their
vehicles.
Planning Director Hewicker clarified that this condition
is being proposed inasmuch as car - washing activities have
created problems in the past. Specifically, Mr. Hewicker
noted that the high volume of water and soap typically
associated with car - washing operations has been known`
to run off -site, concurrently picking up oils and other
debris, and eventually carry this residue into the Bay.
Chairman King referred to Mr. Angelo's comment that a
minimal amount of water would be utilized, and pointed out
that a residue would still accumulate on the ground sur-
face over a period of time, and consequently be washed
into the Bay with subsequent rainfall.
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Planning Director Hewicker pointed out that in the last
ten years, the City has required car - washing services in
the City to be connected to a sanitary sewer system. Mr.
Hewicker explained that connection to a sanitary sewer
system would cause any residue to enter the sewer where it
would be treated.
Mr. Angelo questioned the possibility of the Planning
Commission revising Condition No. 9 to permit washing of
automobiles, provided water is utilized without any
detergent additives.
Chairman King.discussed the problems associated with the
City attempting to police such a situation.
Mr. Angelo stated his belief that the Applicant would be
agreeable to taking their automobiles to a car - washing
facility.
In answer to a question posed by Commissioner King, Cur-
rent Planning Administrator Laycock commented that Staff
is recommending that an additional Condition of Approval
be imposed, to wit: "That the eight on -site parking spaces
shall not be used for automobile display at any time.
Furthermore, four of said parking spaces shall be posted
for customer use only."
Commissioner Goff questioned whether the Applicant intends
to leave the gate at the westerly portion of the fence.
Mr. Angelo responded that the Applicant does intend to
leave the gate at this location, and added that the gate
would not be used and would remain locked at all times.
Commissioner Goff discussed the issue of aesthetics and
questioned whether the gate might be moved to the opposite
side of the fence and a permanent fence be installed in
place of the gate on the westerly stretch of the fence.
Mr. Angelo responded that this would involve additional
cost and stated that the Applicant will leave the gate
intact at the westerly portion of the fence, and will
install an additional gate on the opposite side of the
fence, unless the Planning Commission requires a variation
from this proposal.
Commissioner Goff opined that the aesthetics of the car
agency would be superior if a permanent fence were provi
and a landscaped planter were installed along the fence.
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Discussion ensued relative to.the proposed 15- gallon size
trees, and Commissioner Goff voiced his opinion that the
trees should be placed in containers that are more orna-
mental than the boxes typically used to ship the plants.
Commissioner Goff noted that there are inconsistencies
between the Plot Plan and Condition No. 2, and specifically
pointed out that the plot plan calls for planters that are
a different shape than the square boxes used for shipping.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed.
Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 3097, sub-
ject to the Findings and Conditions contained in Exhibit
"A ", with the following revisions: 1) That the second
sentence of Condition No. 2 be expanded to read: "Said
landscaping shall consist of minimum 15- gallon sized trees
(i.e., palm trees or similar types) in the existing plan-
ters along West Coast Highway or in decorative pots."
2) That an additional condition be added to read: "That
the eight on -site parking spaces shall not be used for
automobile display at any time. Furthermore, four of said
parking spaces shall be posted for customer use only."
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 environmental
impact.
3. The Police Department has indicated that they do not
contemplate any problems.
4. The approval of Use Permit No. 3097 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 neigh-
borhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare
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Conditions:
1. That the proposed development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plan, and elevations.
2. That the landscape plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recrea-
tion. Said landscaping shall consist of minimum 15-
gallon sized trees (i.e., palm trees or similar types)
in the existing planters along West Coast Highway or
in decorative pots. Furthermore, landscaped planters
shall be provided along the existing wrought iron fence
fronting on West Coast Highway, except in front of the
gate. Said landscaping shall be continuously maintain-
ed.
3. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall
be screened from adjoining properties and from West
Coast Highway.
4. That the illumination of any open automobile display
area shall be maintained in such a manner as to
eliminate direct light and glare on adjoining proper-
ties and on West Coast Highway. A timing.device shall
turn off any lights facing towards the bluff at the
rear of the site at 10:00 p.m. every night.
5. That all signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter
20.06 of the Municipal Code.
6. The applicant shall provide for weekly vacuum sweeping
of all paved areas and drives.
7. That the subject lots be held in common during the
life of the applicant's lease and that severance of the
lots shall constitute termination of this Use Permit.
8. That the approval of this application is for automobi
sales only. No servicing or major repairs of auto-
mobiles shall be permitted on -site, unless an amended
use permit is approved by the Planning Commission.
9. No washing of automobiles shall be permitted on -site,
unless the wash area is enclosed, and the drain is
connected to the sewer system.
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10. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
i 11. That arrangements be made with the Public Works
Department in order to guarantee satisfactory com-
pletion of the public improvements prior to imple-
mentation of the use permit.
12. That the on -site parking vehicular circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems be subject to further
review by the Traffic Engineer.
13. That the existing drive apron be reconstructed per
City Std. 166 -L and that all work be completed under
an encroachment permit issued by the California
Department of Transportation.
14. That the applicant shall agree that the proposed
development will not increase the need for on- street
• parking along West Coast Highway and that the appli-
cant agrees not to contest the removal of parking
for the re- striping or widening of West Coast Highway
on the grounds of lose of on- street parking.
15. That the eight on -site parking spaces shall not be
used for automobile display at any time.. Furthermore,
four of said parking spaces shall be posted for cus-
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General Plan Amendment 83 -1(d) (Discussion)
Consideration of an expansion of scope of a previously
initiated General Plan Amendment for the Fifth Avenue/
MacArthur Boulevard site.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
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Planning Director Hewicker advised that staff is recom-
mending the expansion of scope of General Plan Amendment
83 -1(d) so as to expand the range of possibilities that
can be considered for the _Fifth Avenue/MacArthur Boulevard
site.
In answer to a question posed by Commissioner Winburn,
Planning Director Hewicker indicated that the subject
site won't be designated on the General Plan for senior
citizen housing, but pointed out that the proposed expan-
sion of scope of GPA 83 -1(d) would allow that possibility.
Commissioner Goff voiced concern with the density of A
120 -unit project and questioned the possibility of the
development being used for individuals other than senior
citizens.
Planning Director Hewicker pointed out that the reason
for requesting the increase in density from 60 dwelling
units to 120 dwelling units is due to the possibility.
that the City may wish to consider a senior citizen hous-
ing project on this site in the future. Mr. Hewicker
noted that most senior citizen projects have some type
of a sponsor, but pointed out that in the absence of a
sponsor, there are ways in which the City can guide the
design of the project to make it more desirable for senior
citizens, as opposed to other people looking for housing
in the market place.
Motion was made to recommend to the City Council the
expansion of scope of General Plan Amendment 83 -1(d) for
the Fifth Avenue /MacArthur Boulevard site, which MOTION
CARRIED.
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Modification No. 2931 (Appeal) (Discussion)
Request by the Applicant to reconsider the Planning Mod
Commission's denial of Modification No. 2931 to permit
the construction of a solar greenhouse room that is pro - Rye
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LOCATION: Lot 105, Tract No. 6152 located at 1407
Seacrest Drive, on the southwesterly side
of Seatrest Drive, between Sandcastle
Drive and Catamaran Drive, in Harbor
View Hills.
ZONE: R -1 -B
APPLICANT: Jack Love, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Same as applicant
APPELLANT: Same as applicant
Commissioner Balalis noted that Chairman King was not
present at the Planning Commission meeting of April 5,
1984, at which time the Planning Commission denied
Modification No. 2931. In addition, Commissioner Balalis
noted that Chairman King is a resident of the subject
community and had information relative to the application
which he did not have an opportunity to relay to the
Commission. Consequently, motion was made that the
Planning Commission reconsider its denial of Modification
No. 2931, which MOTION FAILED.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Motion was made to set a public hearing for June 7, 1984 Newport
in conjunction with a condition previously imposed on the Beach
Newport Beach Tennis Club (Use Permit No. 3071), which Tennis
MOTION CARRIED. Club /Set
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Commissioner Kurlander was excused from the May 24, 1984
Planning Commission meeting.
There being no further business, the Planning Commission
adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
James Person, Secretary
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission
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