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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/23/2006Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Commission Minutes March 23, 2006 Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 6 http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2006 /mn03- 23- 06.htin 06/23/2008 INDEX ROLL CALL Commissioners Eaton, Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Henn - Commissioner Eaton was excused, all others were present. STAFF PRESENT: James Campbell, Senior Planner Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney Tony Brine, Principal Civil Engineer Ginger Varin, Planning Commission Executive Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS None POSTING OF THE AGENDA: POSTING OF THE AGENDA The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on March 17, 2006. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 SUBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of March 9, 2006. Minutes Approved Motion was made by Chairperson Toerge to approve the minutes as corrected. Ayes: Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Henn Noes: None Absent: Eaton Abstain: None HEARING ITEMS SUBJECT: Brookfield Homes (PA2004 -251) ITEM NO.2 1301 Quail Street PA2004 -251 eneral Plan Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan Amendment & Tentative Item removed Tract Map for the development of an 86 unit residential development on a 3.7 acre site. The site from calendar is currently designated for the development of a 304 room hotel and is currently used for vehicle storage for an automobile dealership. Mr. Campbell noted this item was heard in November and had been continued several times to http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2006 /mn03- 23- 06.htin 06/23/2008 Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 evening. The applicant is ready to give a presentation. Bettencourt, representing Brookfield Homes, made the following Power F ition and stated that they wish to remove this application off calendar. He noted i issues: . The application is a request to amend the General Plan and the site had been as an Extended Stay Hotel composed of 150+ two bedroom apartments. . This site is approximately 23 units per acre of which 17 homes meet the City's requirement. . This site will reduce traffic by this amendment versus the Extended Stay Hotel traffic approximately 73 %. . The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared all the buildings and have determined i hazard to air navigation. The Airport Land Use Commission determined that this project consistent with Airport Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport. . Residential land use in the preferred Airport Area General Plan update have recognized by the Planning Commission and the City Council. . More than 2/3 of the Newport Place Planned Community property owners have residential use in this PC. • Newport Beach and Corona del Mar Chambers of Commerce both endorse this project. • The existing entitlement on site and compatibility had been determined. • This planned community has access to public services and shopping opportunities. • He then mentioned the surrounding neighborhoods and amenities. . He showed an exhibit depicting the comparisons between Santa Barbara and Quail projects. Bartlett of Brookfield Homes, noted the following: . As a result of the timing of the General Plan update process, he asked that this matter removed from calendar to allow the Commission and Council at a future date after election to review the project in the context of the new updated General Plan. . He then presented exhibits depicting the guest parking and garages with opportunities. . Tandem parking is a way to trade off density with open space and allows more use of the land with an at -grade garage configuration, which this project is. The spaces represent 22% of the total spaces. . Guest parking is convenient and well located as shown by the color coding of the exhibit. . Open space consisting of the edge conditions, park, private open space combined is 700 square feet per unit. http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca .us /PlnAgendas /2006/mn03- 23- 06.htm Page 2 of 6 06/23/2008 Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 . Average setback on the perimeter of the site is 24.7 feet ranging 15 feet along Spn Street up to 16 feet on Quail Street with a minimum of 40 feet on the eastern side and feet off of Bristol and 16 feet to the rear. . Setback from Quail is approximate 27 feet from the building to the back of curb pedestrians are able to access directly into the front door of the units that face t Street and Spruce Street. . There are several building elevations and designs so that the project will not monotonous. . Building materials consist of stucco, horizontal siding, brick and metal roofing with color variations. • A roof plan is provided depicting a variety of roof materials and pitches. • ROMA Consulting group came up with several nodes within the airport area that would compatible for residential use. The proposed project is near the Quail Street node. • Parks are identified as well as new and existing streets provide access to these nodes. • The Quail Street node is planned for approximately 1,000 units and is pedestrian frier with access to retail and will have a one acre park. . ROMA Study notes that in order for a project to move forward it has to be a minimum five acres. None of the existing parcels meet that requirement, so that means that the needs to be lot consolidations and the landowners need to get together to discuss. . He then discussed exhibits depicting various potential development scenarios within surrounding properties noting connections to streets, amenities, retail, traffic patterns a park location . He concluded by mentioning the benefits such as the affordable housing objectives compliance with Charter Section 423, and asked that this matter be removed calendar until after the election so that they can work to come up with a project sh after the General Plan is adopted that is in compliance with the new land use objet and will meet the approval of the Planning Commission and the City Council. comment was opened. Daily, representing Brookfield Homes, submitted copies of.23 . letters from residents of the project. itch Churchill, an owner of 1400 Quail Street across the street from the proposed . He supports the project. . The present use of the site is undesirable. . The proposed project is designed to fit in with the neighborhood and the mixed use of neighborhood that consists of office, retail and services that cater to day and night t population. Page 3 of 6 http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca.us /PlnAgendas/2006 /mn03- 23- 06.htm 06/23/2008 Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 Page 4 of 6 • As an owner of an office building having an opportunity to live nearby is highly desirable. • He presented a letter of support. Dorothy Larson, resident and business owner, noted this is a wonderful project. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Chairperson Toerge to remove this item from calendar. Commissioner Tucker noted this project is well thought out. The applicant will come back perhaps with a project that is denser. The timing is unfortunate; however, letting the General Plan Amendment take its course and then coming back to the City is the best plan. Commissioner Henn noted he is pleased that the applicant has decided to defer consideration o his project until after the General Plan Amendment. He favors the project and in the proper context of an approved General Plan will receive constructive consideration. He is also pleased that the inclusionary housing on site is part of this project. Ayes: Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Henn Noes: None Absent: Eaton Abstain: None SUBJECT: Thirtieth St. Architects, Inc. (PA2005 -158) ITEM NO. 3 2961 Cliff Drive PA2005 -158 Request to subdivide an existing single - family residential lot, creating two single - family Continued to residential lots. The project requires an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General April 6, 2006 Plan to allow the subdivision of a property located within Statistical Area H -1, which currently prohibits subdivisions. The property is 33,193 square feet in size and is currently developed with single - family residence. Mr. Campbell reported that the applicant has asked that this item be continued. Motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins to continue this item to April 6, 2006. Ayes: Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Henn Noes: None Absent: Eaton Abstain: None SUBJECT: General Services Department Corporation Yard (PA2006 -047) ITEM NO.4 107 Industrial Way, Costa Mesa PA2006 -047 General Plan Amendment and Code Amendment is to establish a General Plan Designation and Removed from oning Designation for the property prior to its annexation into the City of Newport Beach. It is calendar proposed that a General Plan and Zoning Designation of Government, Educational, and Institutional Facilities (GEIF) be established for the parcel. Mr. Campbell reported that staff is requesting that this item be removed from the calendar. He stated that the City had received a letter from the City of Costa Mesa objecting to this application proceeding forward. A brief discussion followed. Motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins to remove this item from calendar. http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca .us /PlnAgendas /2006 /nin03- 23- 06.htm 06/23/2008 Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 Page 5 of 6 yes: Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Henn Noes: None bsent: Eaton bstain: None BUSINESS City Council Follow -up - Mr. Campbell noted that the City Council made minor amendmer to conditions related to the Bayside Drive Residential Planned Community text; put: hearing on the Fire Facility Overlay District occurred and it was approved; the owner of t Seacliff Mobil Home Park on 15th Street filed a Closure Impact Report with the City, relocation impact, that was considered and it was found to be sufficient. That park scheduled for closure March 2007. The Marinapark Mobil Home Park, owned by the City, being closed and the City Council found the Relocation Impact Report and the mitigati measures therein to relocate those coaches was found to be sufficient. Action was taken start the closure process. A discussion followed on the responsibility of the City Council al Planning Commission as it relates to the closure process of mobile home parks. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Commii - Commissioner Henn reported that the Committee was presented with the first draft of Economic Development Strategic Plan to be reviewed. Two draft initiatives were reviev for informational purposes only, one for the certificates of participation and the other Greenlight II. Report from Planning Commission's representatives to the General Plan Update Committee no meeting. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Local Coastal Plan Certificatior Committee - Chairperson Toerge noted a component for review by a sub - committee is the Harbor Code. This will be reviewed by the Harbor Commission and then reviewed by the balance of the committee. Work continued on the review of the LCP Implementation Plan. The greatest concern is the Implementation Plan essentially filters into many other documents and that any amendment to those documents would require Coastal Commissior review and approval. There is a concern that might be problematic. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Zoning Committee - no meeting. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the City Hall Site Committee Commissioner Tucker reported that the committee has narrowed the number of sites to few. One of them is the Police and Fire Station on the edge of Newport Center if parkir could be worked out with The Irvine Company who has part of their San Joaquin Pia: parking with a structure. Corporate Plaza West is a potential site, another suggestion c property on Dover Drive. Most of the sites seem to have trade offs. The Committee sunse on May 1st, so the report will offer a couple of sites that might have possibilities and It Council will look at them and make a decision as how to proceed. The report will include tt value of the current site for re -use purpose. One of the issues of interest to the Committe is just the cost and disruption it would take to relocate City Hall twice. There are two moi meetings and another to get the report done. Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report on at a meeting - none. Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for and staff report - none. Project status - Following a discussion on the scheduling of the General Plan it http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2006/mn03- 23- 06.htm 06/23/2008 Planning Commission Minutes 03/23/2006 Page 6 of 6 ;rmined that the agenda for the first hearing on April 6th would start at 3:00 p.m. with regL agenda business and then commence with the seven elements of the General Plan, bre for supper, and then resume the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings may be called the time it is determined necessary as long as there is 72 hours of public noticing. meeting on the Implementation Plan for the General Plan is requested and will scheduled. Requests for excused absences - Commissioner Tucker noted he would not be available start early and will arrive at approximately 6:30; Commissioner Cole noted he would arriving around 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2006/mn03- 23- 06.htm 06/23/2008