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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PLACE: City Council Chambers
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
DATE: March 24, 1988
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Commissioner Koppelman was absent.
EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney
.William R. Laycock, Current Planning Manager
Dick Hofstadt, Subdivision Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
Minutes of March 10, 1988:
Minutes
Commissioner Winburn referred to page 33, second
of 3 -10 -88
paragraph, and she stated that her comment regarding the
knoll area has been deleted at her request. Commissioner
Merrill referred to page 43, paragraph 3, line 5, and
stated that Condition No. 26 should read Condition No.
28.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve the March 10,
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1988, Planning Commission Minutes as amended. MOTION
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Public Comments:
Public
Comments
No persons came forth to speak on non - agenda items.
Posting _of the Agenda:
Posting
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
Agenda
Agenda was posted on "March 18, 1988, in front of City
Hall.
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Use Permit No. 3065 (Review)(Public Hearing)
Item No.!
Request to consider amending conditions of approval in
UP3065
conjunction with Use.Permit No. 3065 which permitted the
(Review)
expansion of the existing Woody's Wharf Restaurant on
property located in the "Recreational and Marine
Approved
Commercial" area of the Cannery Village /McFadden Square
Specific Plan Area. Said, approval also allowed the
purchase of in -lieu parking spaces for a portion of the
required off- street parking and the approval of a
modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use
of tandem parking spaces with a full time valet parking
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service.
LOCATION: Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 223, Section A,
Newport Beach, and a portion of Lot 2,
Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 10
West, located at 2318 Newport Boulevard,
on the northeasterly side of Newport
Boulevard, between 23rd Street and 26th
Street in the Cannery Village /McFadden
Square Specific Plan Area.
ZONE: SP -6
APPLICANT: Ralph Furra, Newport Beach
OWNER: Ruth Payne Smith, Corona del Mar
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Ralph Furra, applicant appeared before the
Planning Commission. Chairman Pers6n asked the
applicant if he had any concerns regarding the findings
and conditions contained in the staff report inasmuch as
Mr. Furra is a new owner of Woody's Wharf Restaurant and
the Planning Commission wanted to be certain that Mr.
Furra understood all of the conditions that presently
exist under the subject use permit.
Mr. Furra referred to Condition No. 16, stating "that
all new construction shall maintain a 10 foot .setback
from the bulkhead line (i.e. 2 feet in from the existing
bulkhead) and a 6 foot setback from the northerly side
property line. ". Mr. Furra explained that if he would
be required to build a glass barrier two feet behind the
bulkhead to control the noise, as suggested in the staff
report, then the public would have an access area
between the glass barrier and the bulkhead and along the
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side of the building. Mr. Furra requested that he be
permitted to build the glass barrier out to the bulkhead
because then he would have an ability to control the
noise. In reference to Condition No. 10, stating "that
the use of the exterior deck shall cease at 11:00 p.m.
nightly. ", Mr. Furra requested that the deck be allowed
to remain open until the regular operating hour of 2:00
a.m.
In response to a question .posed by Chairman Pers6n,
James Hewicker, Planning Director, replied that public
notices were mailed to properties within 300 feet of the
subject parcel and the applicable Community
Associations. Mr. Hewicker stated that the property
owners in the mobile home park across the Rhine Channel
from the subject restaurant were not notified because
the mobile home park is not located within 300 feet of
the restaurant.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay
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regarding the exterior deck, Mr. Furra replied that the
entertainment will be confined to the interior of the
restaurant.
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Chairman Pers6n commented that he would not consider
expanding the operating hours on the exterior deck to
2:00 a.m. until the mobile park property owners had been
notified.
Commissioner Winburn referred to Condition No. 12
requesting "that the existing drive apron be removed and
be replaced with curb, gutter, and sidewalk, and that a
new 24 foot wide drive apron be constructed
approximately 18 inches north of the existing drive
apron. ". In response to Commissioner Winburn's question,
Mr. Furra replied that he would comply with the required
public improvements and that said improvements could be
completed within sixty days, including the foregoing
glass barrier. Commissioner Winburn and Mr. Furra
discussed the restriping of the parking lot, and the
driveway.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay,
Mr. Hewicker replied that staff requested the glass
partition be set back two feet from the bulkhead
because the City foresees a public walkway on the site
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and if a glass partition would be constructed within the
10 foot setback area, then there could be a problem in
obtaining access to the bulkhead. Mr. Hewicker
suggested that a condition could state that if a public
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access easement parallel to the bay were required in the
future, that the glass wall be relocated at the expense
of the applicant. Mr. Furra agreed with the
recommendation.
In response to Chairman Pers6n regarding the public
notice, Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney and Mr.
Hewicker, explained that the public notice was worded so
that the Planning Commission could consider amending any
of the conditions of approval in conjunction with the
subject use permit. Commissioner Winburn stated her
concern that the exterior deck's change of operating
hours could be amended without notifying the mobile home
property owners. Chairman Pers6n also stated his
concern; however, he commented that if the applicant did
not comply with all of the conditions of approval that
the use permit could come back to the Planning
Commission for view.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, .
the public hearing was closed at this time.
Chairman Pers6n and Commissioner Winburn discussed
Condition No. 15 requesting a sound attenuation glass
enclosure that would deflect the sound back towards the
restaurant. Chairman Pers6n and Ms. Korade discussed
the sound monitor that the Police Department recently
purchased to allow them to measure noise at the property
line.
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Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3065, subject
to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", including
the following changes: Condition No. 10; "that the
exterior deck shall cease at 12:00 midnight "; Condition
No. 15, that reference to "glass enclosure" shall be
amended to state "glass wall "; and Condition No. .16,
"that the glass wall shall be permitted to encroach to
the bulkhead until a public access easement area
parallel to the bay is required by the City, at which
time the glass wall shall be relocated at least 2 feet
back of the bulkhead at the applicant's expense." At
the request of Ms. Korade, Chairman Pers6n suggested
that the condition further state "that prior to the
exercising of the use permit, the applicant shall
execute an agreement with the City to the effect that no
vested rights shall be acquired to maintain the glass
wall, or any portion of the glass wall."
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Discussion ensued between Commissioner Merrill and Mr.
Hewicker regarding Condition No. 21 regarding a
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resubdivision, and perhaps a condition that would
require an agreement and posting of a bond prior to
issuing a building permit in connection with the
required public improvements.
Chairman Pers6n emphasized that the applicant must
comply with the required conditions of approval or the
Planning Commission could bring the use permit back
which could result in the removal of the exterior deck
inasmuch as said deck was constructed illegally by the
restaurant's previous owner.
Commissioner Di Sano stated that he would support the
motion, and he commented that the applicant has
encountered problems because he was not aware of the
previous restaurant's owners non - compliance with the
conditions.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3065
(Review) subject to the findings and conditions in
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Exhibit "A" including the foregoing changes to
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Conditions No. 10, No. 15, and No. 16. MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS•
1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and with
the Local Coastal Program and is compatible with
the surrounding land uses.
2. That the project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. The approval of Use Permit No. 3065 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 to
the general welfare of the City.
4. That the installation of a barrier on the outdoor
deck is necessary for the containment of noise and
the delineation of "net public area" on the deck.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the plot plan and floor plan
approved by the Planning Commission on November 10,
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1983, except as noted below.
2. That all necessary building and electrical permits
shall be obtained for all new construction.
3. That employees of the restaurant facility shall
park in the Municipal parking lot at all times.
4. That the noise from the live entertainment shall be
confined to the interior of the structure.
5. That ten (10) in -lieu parking spaces shall be
purchased from the City on an annual basis for the
duration of the restaurant use and that the annual
fee for said parking shall be in accordance with
Section 12.44.125 of the Municipal Code.
6. That the boat docks shall remain available ate all
times for patrons' use.
7. That a minimum of one parking space for each 40
sq.ft. of "net public area" shall be provided for
the expanded restaurant use, excluding a credit of
four parking spaces for the guest dock spaces.
8. That the valet parking service shall be in
operation during all hours the restaurant is open.
9. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas be.
screened from Newport Boulevard, Newport Bay and
adjoining properties.
10. That the use of the exterior deck shall cease at
12:00 midnight nightly.
11. That all improvements be constructed as required by
Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
12. That the existing drive apron be removed and
replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk, and that a
new 24 foot wide drive apron be constructed
approximately 18 inches northerly of the existing
drive apron per City Standard 166 -L, with the exact
location to be approved by the Public Works
Department. The construction of the new drive
apron may require the relocation of an existing
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fire hydrant; that the depressed section of brick
located in the Newport Boulevard parkway be brought
to grade; that the existing decorative posts along
the southerly parking lot boundary be removed; and
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that all work be completed prior to issuance of any
building permits or implementation of the subject
use permit.
13. That the on -site vehicular circulation plan be
subject to further review and approval of the City
Traffic Engineer.
14. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify
conditions of approval to this use permit, upon a
determination that the operation which is the
subject of this amendment causes injury, or is
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the community.
15. That a sound attenuation wall enclosure shall be
installed on the outdoor deck so as to contain on-
site noise. A licensed engineer practicing in the
area of acoustics shall certify that said barrier
will contain noise such that restaurant generated
noise will not exceed 55 dBA at the property lines
on the deck.
16. That all new construction shall maintain a 6 foot
setback from the northerly side property line. The
glass wall shall be permitted to encroach to the
bulkhead until a public access easement area
parallel to the bay is required by the City, at
which time the glass wall shall be relocated at
least 2 feet back of the existing bulkhead at the
applicant's expense. Prior to the exercising of the
use permit, the applicant shall execute an
agreement with the City providing that no vested
rights shall be acquired to maintain the glass
wall, or any portion of the glass wall.
17. That the "net public area" of the restaurant
facility shall not exceed 1,173± sq.ft. inside the
building, and 416 sq.ft. ± on the deck.
18. That all windows and doors (except when entering or
leaving the restaurant facility) shall be closed by
11:00 p.m. daily.
19. That the parking lot shall be restriped to provide
at least 26 parking spaces as previously required.
20. That handicapped parking shall be provided as
required by Code, and that the required number of
handicapped parking spaces shall be designated
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solely for handicapped self parking and shall be
identified in a manner acceptable to the city
Traffic Engineer. Said parking spaces shall be
accessible to the handicapped at all times. . A
handicapped sign on a post shall be required for
each handicapped parking space.
21. That a resubdivision be approved to combine the
lots into one building site, and a parcel map be
filed, prior to the issuance of building permits to
enclose the deck if the cost of the glass enclosure
on the deck exceeds $5,000.00.
22. That all conditions of approval of this use permit
shall be implemented within 60 days from the
effective date of this application unless other
arrangements are.made with the Planning Department.
23. That the applicant shall obtain the approval of the
Coastal Commission prior to the issuance of
building permits for the glass barrier.
Use Permit No. 3311 (Public Hearing)
Item No.2
UP3311
Request to establish a take -out Chinese restaurant with
home delivery on property located on "Retail Commercial
Site 1" in the Newport Place Planned Community. The
Approved
proposal also includes a request to waive a portion of
the required off - street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Lot 1, Tract No. 7770, located at 1701
Corinthian Way, on the southeasterly
corner of Corinthian Way and Scott Drive
in the MacArthur Square commercial center
located within the Newport Place Planned
Community.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Ming Chun Cha, Carson
OWNER: Business Properties, Irvine
Commissioner Merrill and James Hewicker; Planning
Director, discussed the parking lot's poor condition.
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Commissioner Winburn commented that Condition No. 4
states that the northerly portion of the parking lot
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adjacent to the subject take -out restaurant shall be
restriped. Mr. Hewicker stated that the area referred
to in the condition abuts Corinthian Way, because that
is where the largest portion of the take -out
restaurant's patrons will be parking.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Ms. Mansour, representing the applicant,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Ms. Mansour
stated that the applicant has read and concurs with the
findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", and that he
understands that he must comply with all of the
conditions of the use permit.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,.
the public hearing was closed at this time.
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3311 subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit
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"A ". MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
2. That the project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That the waiver of the development standards as
they pertain to walls, utilities, parking lot
illumination, landscaping, and a portion of the
required parking will not be detrimental to
adjoining properties.
4. That the Police Department has no objections with
the proposed development.
5. That the approval of Use Permit No. 3311 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 to the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development. shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved floor plan.
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2. That five (5) off - street parking spaces shall be
provided for the take -out restaurant facility.
3. That all employees of the facility shall park on-
site, and that the delivery truck shall be parked
on -site.
4. That the northerly portion of the parking lot
adjacent to the subject take -out restaurant shall
be restriped with lines a minimum of four inches
wide in accordance with the previously approved
parking plans for the site.
5. That the development standards pertaining to
traffic circulation, walls, landscaping, utilities,
parking lot illumination, and a portion of the
required parking spaces (16 spaces) shall be
waived.
6. That trash receptacles for patrons shall be located
in convenient locations inside and outside the
building.
7. That grease interceptors shall be installed on all
fixtures in the take -out restaurant where grease
may be introduced into the drainage systems in
accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code, unless
otherwise approved be the Building Department and
the Public Works Department.
8. That kitchen exhaust fans shall be designed to
control smoke and odor to the satisfaction of the
Building Department.
9. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall
be screened from Scott Drive, Corinthian Way and
adjoining properties.
14. That the exterior walkway shall be kept clean and
regularly maintained. Said walkway shall be swept,
vacuumed, or washed in such a manner that any
debris or wastewater does not enter the storm drain
system or the bay.
11. That no seating other than a bench for waiting
customers and no tables shall be provided in the
facility unless an amendment to this use permit is
approved by the Planning Commission.
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12. That a washout area for refuse containers be
provided is 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 and the Public Works Department.
13. That a trash compactor be provided in the
restaurant facility.
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 amendment
causes injury, or is detrimental to the health,,
safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare
of the community.
15. 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.
Use Permit No 3120 (Amended)(Public Hearine)
Item No.3
UP3120(A)
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted the reconstruction and expansion of the Balboa
Fun Zone, located on property in the C -1 District. The
Approved
proposed amendment includes a request to convert
portions of an existing building which is currently
designated for take -out restaurant and retail commercial
uses into space for additional amusement rides and an
arcade. Said amendment also includes: a request to
allow the sub - leasing of excess on -site parking spaces,
provided that all tenants and employees of the Fun Zone
park on -site; and the deletion of Condition No. 40 which
requires the applicant to deposit with the City of
Newport Beach a $5,000.00 cash deposit which is required
to insure the steam ,cleaning of public sidewalks and
private on -site pedestrian walkways.
LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 82 -706
(Resubdivision No. 724), located at 600
Edgewater Place, on property bounded by
East Bay Avenue, Washington Street, Palm
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Balboa.
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ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: Balboa Fun Zone, Ltd., Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Bruce Wank, applicant, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Wank stated that he concurs
with the findings and conditions in Exhibit "B" to
approve the new amusement rides and arcade, deny the
request to sub -lease on -site parking, and to agree to
Condition of Approval No. 4 so that he would defend,
indemnify and hold the City harmless in conjunction with
any personal injury or property damage out of failure to
comply with conditions of approval of the use permit.
Mr. Wank addressed the suggestion by the City Attorney's
office to delete Condition No. 40 of the original Use
Permit No. 3120, requiring a $5,000 cash deposit to
insure the cleaning of public and private sidewalks
within and adjacent to the Fun Zone project, and to add
a condition that would substitute Condition No. 40:
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"applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City
and its officers and employees harmless, with respect to
any personal injury or property damage alleged to arise
out of the failure of permittee to comply with the terms
and conditions of this use permit, including, but not
limited to, the obligation of permittee to insure that
public sidewalks around the property are regularly
cleaned and kept free of debris, grease, and food
products."
Mr. Wank stated that the requested bumper cars for the
Fun Zone would not be an intensification of use, there
would be fewer employees on -site because the bumper car
operators would also operate the merry -go -round and the
ferris wheel, there would be fewer users than for a
take -out restaurant or a retail use, less parking would
be required, the bumper cars would maintain the
historical character of the property, the bumper cars
would help stabilize the Fun Zone, there would be less
trash, and the bumper cars would not be a destination
point as opposed to a franchised take -out restaurant.
Mr. Wank stated that he concurs with the City Attorney's
foregoing proposed language as Condition No. 4 subject
to receiving clarification from the insurance carrier
that the language as indicated is acceptable.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Di Sano
regarding potential franchise take -out restaurants for
the site instead of the proposed bumper cars, Mr. Wank
replied that he had spoken to interested take -out
restaurant operators. He commented that the proposed
attractions would be better uses, because a take -out
restaurant would be an intensification of the site and
parking. Commissioner Di Sano stated his concerns
regarding the waiting lines and the bumper cars, and he
said that the bumper cars may attract teen - agers,.
whereas the ferris wheel and merry -go -round attract a
wide variety of age groups. Mr. Wank commented that the
bumper cars would attract the same group of people as
the ferris wheel.
Chairman Pers6n stated that the bumper cars attract many
age groups, and he commented on the Fun Zone's
deterioration before the redevelopment of the area, and
that the bumper cars would not have a dramatic effect on
the area. Mr. Wank explained that a glass enclosed
space is proposed for the waiting line.
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Commissioner Pomeroy stated that he would support the
proposed bumper cars for the Fun Zone.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay,
Mr. Wank described from the plans on display, the
proposed sites for the bumper cars, the dark ride, the
arcade area, and the waiting line.
Mr. Joe Tunstall, an operator in the Fun.Zone since
.1951, appeared before the Planning Commission. In
response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding the safety precautions of the proposed dark
ride, Mr. Tunstall replied that a locking lap bar will
be installed that will automatically unlock when the car
exits a ride, and there will be a high back on each car
so the occupant will be unable to turn around. Mr.
Tunstall referred to facilities in Southern California
who have installed similar devices.
In response to a question regarding the operating hours
posed by Commissioner Di Sano, Mr. Tunstall replied that
during the winter months the rides close at
approximately 7:00 p.m. and during the busy summer
months they have closed at 1:00 a.m.; however, the
closing hour is regularly 11:00 p.m. or 12:00 midnight
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when the boardwalk empties. Chairman Pers6n stated that
a condition presently exists on the property which
limits the operating hours to 12:00 midnight during the
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week and 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay,
Mr. Tunstall replied that the present Fun Zone is family
oriented, and that they have not had,any problems with
teen - agers. He explained that one of the primary
reasons that the original Fun Zone deteriorated is that
the former property owner did not extend leases beyond
one year and that the tenants wanted more than a one
year commitment. Mr. Tunstall explained that there is a
13 year lease on the bumper cars with an option beyond
that so as to justify the equipment. He compared the
design of the proposed bumper cars with the original
bumper cars, and he compared the original bumper car
structure to the proposed enclosed facility.
Mrs. Virginia Herberts, property owner adjacent to the
Fun Zone area, and resident of the Balboa Peninsula,
appeared before the Planning Commission. Mrs. Herberts
stated that the public agreed to the new Fun Zone
project because of the conditions that were placed on
the original use permit, and the parking and the
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cleanliness were very important to the public. She said
that the $5,000 deposit required in Condition No. 40 was
important even though the deposit was never received but
the deposit could have been enforced; that she would
oppose the bumper cars if the condition was not already
included because the bumper cars would encourage teen-
agers; and that the original conditions of approval are
very important to keep because the public was included
during the original public hearings. Chairman Pers6n
pointed out that property owners within 300 feet were
noticed regarding the subject public hearing.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Winburn
regarding the arcades, Mrs. Herberts replied that the
area is being kept very clean and that the new Fun Zone
complex has been a nice addition to the Balboa area.
Chairman Pers6n agreed that the Fun Zone has proven to
be a good neighbor, and even if they have not submitted
the $5,000 deposit, the Planning Commission has had the
ability to bring the use permit back to modify the
conditions of approval including making sure that the
area is kept clean.
Mrs. Pat Harrison, resident of Balboa Peninsula for 40
years, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mrs.
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Harrison opposed the proposed bumper cars because they
would be an added tourist attraction to the Fun Zone
area; that the aesthetics of the Balboa Peninsula has
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changed from being a tourist area to a year around
residential area; that there is too much automobile
cruising on the Peninsula; and that the bumper cars
would create more traffic because the bumper cars will
attract different users than the ferric wheel and merry -
go- round. Chairman Pers6n addressed the timing of the
redevelopment of the Fun Zone parcel and the adjacent
properties, the cruising, and the quality of visitors to
the area. He commented that the cruising is a Police
Department problem. Mrs.. Harrison commented that
Edgewater Place has been severely affected by the
redevelopment in the area. Chairman Pers6n pointed out
that the Balboa Peninsula will always attract tourists
to the area just because the beach is a destination
point.
Dr. Adler, an arcade and ride attraction owner, appeared
before the Planning Commission. He stated that cruisers
do not get out of their automobiles, the Fun Zone has
been attracting more families, the merry -go -round
attracts a larger percentage of adults than children,
the ferris wheel attracts a large percentage of
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families, that the bumper cars will consist of families
with small children, that the teen -agers will be
attracted to the Fun Zone but that gives them something
to do instead of wandering on the streets, and that
during the past two years since the Fun Zone has
reopened there have not been any problems because they
keep tight restrictions on the area.
Commissioner Debay stated that the Fun Zone does give
the teen -agers something to do, but it is located in an
area that the traffic is confined to one boulevard.
Mrs. Herberts reappeared before the Planning Commission
to state that the Planning Commission should have taken
the traffic circulation into consideration when they
approved the new development.
Mr. Hewicker stated that the subject tenant space was
originally designated for a take -out restaurant and
retail uses, and the proposed use would be less
intensification of the site. Commissioner Winburn
stated that the Planning Commission requested a
condition in the original use permit so the Commission
would be able to keep close watch of the changeover in
the area, and the parking requirements.
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There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
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In response to concerns posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding parking, Mr. Hewicker replied that the
proposed use would require fewer parking.spaces than the
number of parking spaces required by the, previous
tenants. He commented that the bumper ride would
compliment the ferris wheel and .merry -go -round and
retain the flavor of the original Fun Zone.
Motion
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Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3120 (Amended)
subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "B ".
Commissioner Di Sano stated that he emphatically opposes
the motion, and he addressed the staff report which
states that the added attractions should be given every
opportunity to succeed because a restaurant may not
succeed on the site. He commented that the proposed
attractions would encourage a Disneyland -type of
environment and poor traffic circulation. Commissioner
Di Sano supported Exhibit "C ", findings for denial, and
he referred to Finding No. 1 which states "that the
establishment of additional amusement rides within the
Fun Zone Development will result in a further
intensification of use.." He commented that the
restaurant was not given an opportunity to succeed; that
the Balboa Peninsula cannot accommodate the same kind of
rides that were on the site previously; that the
Planning Commission wanted to retain the merry -go -round
that would keep the flavor of the original Fun Zone but
they did not want the identical Fun Zone;. the area's
residents did not want the same Fun Zone because the
area could not tolerate the original Fun Zone.
Mr. Hewicker stated that staff has been directed to give
the Planning Commission the type of findings needed to
approve, deny, or modify a particular project, and the
ultimate decision is up to the Planning Commission.
Substitute
Substitute motion was made to deny Use Permit No. 3120
Motion
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(Amended) subject to the findings in Exhibit "C ".
Commissioner Winburn explained that the proposed
attractions would require fewer employees than the
previous tenants, that the Planning Commission
originally did not want a large parking structure and
that they supported a low -rise building in keeping with
the original Fun Zone, that the Planning Commission took
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the applicant's limited financial conditions under
consideration, all of the interested parties wanted to
continue the ambience of the original Fun Zone, and that
the public patronizing the area's restaurants now ride
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the attractions which they did not do when the Fun Zone
was deteriorating.
Chairman Person stated that when the redevelopment of
the Fun Zone was originally considered, the project was
proposed to be 50,000 square feet; however, the project
was ultimately reduced to about 20,000 square feet.
Chairman Person addressed the phases that the Fun Zone
encountered during the planning and public hearing
process, wherein the Planning Commission finally
approved a project that only increased the size of the
buildings about ten percent over the original Fun Zone,
and then the Planning Commission requested that the
applicants provide underground parking for the
employees. He commented that the proposed rides would
not be a detriment to the property or to the area, and
the Planning Commission has the ability to call up the
use permit if there would be a problem in the future.
Chairman Pers6n concluded that the applicant has a
reasonable right to use the property, and he would not
support the substitute motion.
Commissioner Pomeroy reflected on his personal
experience which has been that generations of families
have been attending the Fun Zone, that Balboa is a
resort area, and that he will not support the substitute
motion.
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Substitute motion was voted on to deny Use Permit No.
Noes
3120 (Amended) subject to the findings in Exhibit "C ".
Absent
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MOTION DENIED.
Motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3120
(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "B" that would approve the amusement rides and
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arcade, but would deny the request to sub -lease on -site
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parking. MOTION CARRIED.
Absent
Findines:
1. That the proposed uses are consistent with the Land
Use Element of the General Plan and the Local
Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and is compatible
with surrounding land uses.
2. That the proposed amusement rides and arcade
represent a reduction in the number employees
within the Fun Zone project.
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3. The project will not have a significant
environmental impact.
4. That the proposed sub - leasing of excess employee
parking spaces during certain times of the.year is
not workable inasmuch as the fluctuation of the
number of employees within the project would impose
an unreasonable enforcement problem for the City.
5. That the requirement to provide a $5,000 cash
deposit, so as to insure the cleaning of public and
private sidewalks within and adjacent to the Fun
Zone project, is unnecessary inasmuch as the
applicant has agreed to defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Newport Beach, with respect to
any personal injury or property damage resulting
from his failure to comply with the requirements of
this use permit.
6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3120 (Amended) will
not, .under the circumstances of this case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
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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 the installation of the proposed amusement
rides and arcade shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, and floor
plans, except as noted below.
2. That all previous applicable conditions of approval
for Use Permit No. 3120 shall be fulfilled unless
otherwise provided below.
3. That Condition No. 40 of the originally approved
Use Permit No. 3120, which requires the applicant
to provide a $5,000 cash deposit so as to insure
the cleaning of public and private sidewalks within
and adjacent to the Fun Zone project, is hereby
deleted.
4. That the permittee shall defend, indemnify, and
hold the City and its officers and employees
harmless, with respect to any personal injury or
property damage alleged to arise out of the failure
of the permittee to comply with the terms and
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conditions of this use permit, including, but not
limited to, the obligation of permittee to insure
that public sidewalks around the property are
regularly cleaned and kept free of debris, grease,
and food products.
5. That all of the on -site parking spaces shall be for
the exclusive use of the employees and tenants of
the Balboa Fun Zone Development and that the
applicant shall not be permitted to sub -lease any
portion of said parking to any other business or
individual outside of the Fun Zone Development.
6. That the applicant shall obtain the approval of the
Coastal Commission prior to the issuance of
building permits for the installation or operation
of the proposed amusement rides and arcade.
7. 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
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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.
8. That this Use Permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
The Planning .Commission recessed at 8:45 p.m. and
reconvened at 8:55 p.m. Commissioner Pomeroy was
excused from the Planning Commission meeting at this
time.
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A. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 12 (Continued
Item No.4
Public Hearin
Request to amend the Local Coastal Program, Land Use
LCP 12
Plan so as to redesignate the subject property from
"Recreational and Environmental Open Space" to "Low
8861
Density Residential ".
Approved
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B Resubdivision No. 861 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to resubdivide property located in the R -1 -B
District so as to establish a parcel of land for single
family residential purposes. The proposal also includes
a request to approve a proposed grading plan of the site
so as to establish grade for the purpose of measuring
building height; and the acceptance of an environmental
document.
LOCATION: A portion of Block 96, Irvine's
Subdivision, located at 3841 Ocean Birch
Drive, on the southerly side of Ocean
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Birch Drive between the southerly
terminus of Spyglass Hill Road and Sea
Bell Circle, in the Spyglass Ridge
residential area.
ZONE: R -1 -B
APPLICANT: James C. Manning, Newport Beach
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OWNER The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff has
received copies of letters from the applicant, James
Manning, and the Spyglass Ridge Community Association,
presenting their current positions regarding the
proposed project.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. James Manning appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Manning referred to his letter dated
March 23, 1988, and he stated that he has agreed with
the Community Association on the following items: the
rough graded pad elevation would be reduced from 420
feet mean sea level (MSL) to 416 feet (MSL), however he
would prefer 417 feet (MSL); the house size would not
exceed 6,300 square feet of living space initially but
he may wish an expansion in the future; and they would
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not build any walls within 6 feet of the front property
line.
Mr. Manning stated that he was unable to come to a
compromise with said Association regarding the height of
the building and the height of the pad. He explained
that the height of the building would be within the
requirements of the City's Zoning Code which is 29 feet
at the ridge line, and 24 feet, measured at the midline
of any pitched roof plane. He stated that said
Association has requested that the height of the
building not exceed 26 feet, which would be less than
the City's.requirements.
In reference to the grade of the pad of either 416 feet
(MSL) or 417 feet (MSL), Mr. Manning explained that the
grade of the curb, which was surveyed by a licensed
surveyor, goes from 414 feet (MSL) at the easterly side
of the subject property to 411 feet (MSL) at the
westerly side of site, and that the neighbor's property
to the west of the subject property goes from 411 feet
(MSL) to 407 feet (MSL), measured from the top of the
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curb. Mr. Manning explained that if the property is 200
feet deep, anything less than 416 feet (MSL) would be
inadequate for drainage purposes.
Mr. Manning presented a slide show emphasizing the pad
elevations of the street and adjacent properties; the
height of the residential structures and the terraced
lots; remodelled dwellings in the neighborhood; and the
proposed project's site plan.
Mr. Manning stated that The Irvine Company will be
reviewing the architectural plans for the proposed
project and one of the primary concerns by their
architectural staff will be that the project is
harmonious with the rest of the neighborhood. Mr.
Manning referred to the petition signed by the neighbors
prior to the February 18, 1988, Planning Commission
meeting that requested no project be developed on the
subject property, and that makes him apprehensive to
give architectural control to the neighbors.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay,
Mr. Manning replied that he concurs with the findings
and conditions in Exhibit "A ", that he will not
compromise on the building height, and that he prefers a
grade pad of 417 feet (MSL).
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Winburn
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regarding how high the building would be from curb, Mr.
Manning replied that if the building's elevation would
be 416 feet (MSL) then it would be approximately 2 feet,
and if the building pad would be 417 feet (MSL) it would
be 3 feet at the easterly end of the site and at the
westerly end of the property it would be 6 feet. Mr.
Manning stated that his pad would be 3 feet to 4 feet
higher than the adjacent property, and inasmuch as all
of the parcels are terraced, his property would be the
highest point in the neighborhood.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill
regarding the proposed driveway, Mr. Manning described
from the site plan, how the driveway shown on the
easterly end of the property will be moved westerly
towards the middle of the lot. Commissioner Merrill and
Mr. Manning discussed the driveway's access and grade.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Di Sano
regarding the pad, Mr. Manning explained that a primary
reason that he would prefer 417 feet (MSL) is that if
the dwelling adjacent to his property were elevated to a
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second story, the structure would interrupt his view.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pers6n
regarding one foot above curb, Mr. Manning explained
that the drainage system would be inadequate, and
unusual for a subdivision.
Chairman Pers6n stated that Condition No. 19 in Exhibit
"A" recommends the approval of a Site Plan Review for
any residential on the parcel development. Commissioner
Merrill stated that the height of the lot needs to be
established now.
Commissioner Merrill and Mr. Manning discussed the
Spyglass Ridge Community Association's CC&R's regarding
the height of the trees, and Mr. Manning stated that he
was advised by the residents that the trees must be kept
to the roof line so the trees do not block views. Mr.
Manning stated that he would join the Association, but
that he would be unwilling to relinquish architectural
control.
Mr. John Giovannone, President of the Spyglass Ridge
Community Association; appeared before the Planning
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Commission. He referred to his letter dated March 22,
1988. He stated that the Association's attempt to work
out differences with the applicant was not successful.
He stated that the Association believed that the issue
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regarding the height of the pad had been resolved at 416
feet (MSL), and not 417 feet (MSL) as the applicant is
requesting. Mr. Giovannone stated that the two remaining
issues are the building height and the submission of the
plans to the Association for review and approval. Mr.
Giovannone explained that the Association's request to
submit plans for review, and joining the Association,
would be contingent upon the Association's approval of
the plans. He stated that if there would be any
problems between the two parties, that the plans could
be submitted to a mutual arbitrator. Mr. Giovannone
stated that the concerns by the Association are that the
proposed dwelling would be a towering structure in bulk
and in size that would be totally out of harmony with
the neighborhood. He said that the two parties have
agreed upon the tile roof, and that the structure would
not exceed 6,300 square feet of living space. Mr.
Giovannone requested that the Planning Commission impose
conditions regarding the height limit and require the
submission of plans to the Association in advance so
they could work out their problems, or he requested that
the Planning Commission continue the item so the two
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parties could work out their differences.
Chairman Person pointed out that Condition No. 19 states
"that development of the new lot shall be subject to a
Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. ", which
gives the Planning Commission an opportunity to review
the project once it is ready to be developed. Mr.
Giovannone replied that the Association is concerned
with the style of architecture, color, and materials of
the residence so it would be consistent with the
neighborhood. He stated that the Association would
expedite the review process with the applicant so they
would not be delayed.
James Hewicker, Planning Director, referred to the
Zoning Code and read the requirements of a Site Plan
Review. In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Merrill, Mr. Hewicker replied that the Association would
be encouraged to participate in the Site Plan Review
process. Commissioner Winburn stated that because the
applicant will be residing in the proposed dwelling, he
would not want to do anything detrimental to the
neighborhood. Commissioner Debay questioned the amount
of authority that the Association has concerning the lot
inasmuch as the lot is not within the Spyglass Ridge
community.
Assistant City Attorney, Carol Korade, referred to the
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staff report which states that the Planning Commission
is required to make any one of the findings (a) through
(g) if they want to deny a project, that the conditions
are limited to those general findings, and the Planning
Commission is reaching a sensitive area in requiring
Condition No. 21 regarding annexing the subject property
into the Spyglass Ridge Community Association. She
commented that the applicant has agreed to join the
Association; however, if the applicant would not agree
to join the Association prior to the issuance of a
building permit, it would be difficult for the Planning
Commission to make that a condition of the subject
resubdivision. She said that the Planning Commission
must tie all of the conditions into said findings in the
staff report. In response to a question posed by
Chairman Pers6n, Mr. Korade explained that the Site Plan
Review addresses issues such as physical suitability,
design, etc., that could be fit in through the findings
(a) through (g). Chairman Pers6n asked if the Planning
Commission could impose conditions during the Site Plan
Review process, and Ms. Korade replied that general
conditions could be imposed inasmuch as the application
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would contain broader categories. Chairman Pers6n
stated that inasmuch as the applicant has agreed with
the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", is he bound
to the said findings and conditions? Ms. Korade replied
to the affirmative.
Mrs. Julie Franke, resident of Spyglass Ridge, appeared
before the Planning Commission. She stated that the 40
dwellings within Spyglass Ridge are within a Planned
Community, that the structures were planned
collectively, that each residence is a member of said
Association, and that they all adhere to the
Association's CC&R's. In response to a question posed
by Commissioner Winburn, Mrs. Franke replied that the
homes that were shown in the foregoing slides had to be
approved by the Association before the structures could
be remodeled.
Mrs. Helen Dahn, 3850 Ocean Birch Drive, resident
immediately across the street from the proposed
structure, appeared before the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Dahn stated that her family has resided in the
neighborhood for 9 years; that their view consists of
the hillside and the ocean from the second story of
their house and both would be blocked if the proposed
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dwelling is constructed; that her children's
recreational area would be removed; that Spyglass Park
is too far for her children to go alone inasmuch as they
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would have to cross San Joaquin Hills Road; and the
curve on Ocean Birch Drive and the road intersection
would become increasingly dangerous because of the
additional traffic. Mrs. Dahn stated that the said
Association is considering constructing a masonry wall
around the community when San Joaquin Hills Road is
extended, and she stated that she has concerns how the
masonry wall could be constructed if the applicant does
not become a member of the Association. Discussion
ensued regarding the potential masonry wall, and how the
wall would affect the applicant and the residents.
Chairman Person stated that the Planning Commission
protects public views from public places; however, it
avoids protecting someone's private view from private
property.
Mrs. Dahn stated that when they purchased the property
it was their understanding that the subject parcel would
remain open space. Commissioner Debay stated that her
contact with The Irvine Company had informed her
otherwise, and Mrs. Dahn replied that a real estate
agent had informed them of the open space area. Mrs.
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Dahn requested that the applicant would lower the
structure's height, and Commissioner Debay replied that
the dirt mound currently on the parcel has a pad height
of 430 feet, higher than the pad of the proposed
structure.
Dr. Donald Turner, 3839 Ocean Birch Drive, appeared .
before the Planning Commission as the adjacent neighbor
to the proposed site, a resident of the area for 16
years, and a member of the Association's Board of
Directors. He stated that he contacted The Irvine
Company on three different occasions to purchase the
property and on each occasion he was informed that the
property would not be developed because it was deemed
unstable according to a geologic survey taken in the
early 1970's.. He stated that the residents' concerns
consist of the applicant's request to construct the
building on a 417 feet (MSL) pad; the bulk of the
building; that if two dwellings had been proposed for
the site, the residents would not have been as concerned
because the two structures would have been more
harmonious in the community; that the 6,300 square foot
structure is twice as large as any other structure in
the tract; that the primary concerns are the bulk and
height of the project; that the applicant could join the
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Association concurrently with the Association's review
of the architectural plans; that the Association would
be reasonable inasmuch as the residents have come to
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realize that the parcel will be developed but that they
only want to be assured that the project is harmonious
with the neighborhood.
Mr. Dick Sorenson, 1621 Harbor Crest Circle, appeared
before the Planning Commission. Mr. Sorenson referred
to Condition No. 22 regarding the approval by the
Coastal Commission, and Mr. Hewicker replied that the
Coastal Commission will consider the proposed project
after the applicant has received discretionary approval
from the City. Mr. Sorenson stated that the Association
is considering a guard gate inasmuch as there will be
heavy traffic on San Joaquin Hills Road if the street is
extended and he was concerned that the applicant may not
be able to participate if he were not a member of the
Association. Commissioner Debay pointed out that a
guard gate would necessitate the change -over from a
public street to a private street, and Mr. Sorenson
replied that the residents are aware of the condition.
Mr. Manning reappeared before the Planning Commission in
rebuttal to the foregoing testimony. He stated that the
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largest house currently in the community is 4,000 square
feet, that the Coastal Commission will review the
application, and that he would be willing to cooperate
with the Association if they wanted to install a guard
gate.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Merrill addressed the concerns of the
community regarding the subject resubdivision and he
presented the following facts inasmuch as he had been
involved with the planning of the Spyglass Hill and
Harbor View areas, applicable CC&R's, and architecture.
He stated that The Irvine Company's generic CC&R's
requested that structures be architecturally harmonious
with adjacent structures relating to elevation.
Commissioner Merrill explained that the subject property
consisted of two lots that were on the tentative tract
map; however, as explained to him by a principal of the
Lusk Company, the lots were not developed because of the
geologic soils condition. He stated that at the time it
was not economically feasible to correct the two lots in
the context of the proposed sales prices that the units
were going to be sold for in the area. Commissioner
Merrill stated that there was sensitivity on the part of
The Irvine Company about encroaching into the area
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crossing over from the City into the County. In
response to a question regarding if the applicant. would
be required to apply for a permit from the County, Mr.
Hewicker replied that the County will review the plans.
Commissioner Merrill stated that the applicant has one
large parcel so as to construct a large dwelling, and
the Planning Commission will have an opportunity to
review the proposed plans during the Site Plan Review
process. He stated that he has a concern regarding
access into Buck Cully and because San Joaquin Hills
Road will be extended, the public will have a difficult
time entering the Buck Cully. In reference to the
subject project, Commissioner Merrill stated that he
would like to see the structure built as low as
possible, he described how he would like to see the
driveway constructed, and he addressed the height of the
pad in relationship to the street.
Mr. Hewicker referred to the access to Buck Cully and
that the property served as an extension of San Joaquin
Hills Road and was so designated on the City's Master
Plan as a road (Canyon Crest) going south towards the
ocean. He stated that the road is no longer designated
on the City or County Master Plans.
Motion
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Motion was made to approve Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 12 and Resubdivision No. 861 subject to
the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ". Discussion
ensued regarding an additional condition concerning
guard gates inasmuch as the applicant stated that he
would be willing to participate in the installation of
same. However, it was determined that said condition
would not be necessary inasmuch as the subject property
would become a part of the Spyglass Ridge Community
Association.
Commissioner Winburn requested an amendment to Condition
No. 20 stating "that the height of the building pad
shall not exceed 416 feet above Mean Sea Level. ". She
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referred to the applicant's letter that stated that he
and the Association had come to an agreement of 416 feet
(MSL). The maker of the motion agreed to the amendment.
Chairman Pers6n stated that he would support the motion
based upon the agreement between the two parties, and
that further differences can be resolved when the
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Planning Commission hears the Site Plan Review.
Motion voted on to approve Local Coastal Program
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Amendment No. 12 and Resubdivision No. 861, and
Environmental Document, subject to the findings and
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Absent
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Condition No. 20. MOTION CARRIED.
A. Environmental Document: Accept the environmental
document, making the following findings:
1. That an Initial Study and.Negative Declaration have
been prepared in compliance with the Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and
Council Policy K -3.
2. That the contents of the environmental document
have been considered in the various decisions on
this project.
3. The project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
B. Local Program Amendment No. 12: Approve the Local
Coastal Program Amendment, subject to the
following findings:
FINDINGS:
1. That this amendment is consistent with the stated
goals and policies of the California Coastal Act,
the Newport Beach General Plan, and the City's
Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan.
2. That a Negative Declaration has been prepared and
that the proposed project, as conditioned, will not
have any significant environmental impact.
3. That the approval of this amendment to the Local
Coastal Program 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.
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C. Resubdivision No. 861: Approve the Resubdivision
subject to the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. That the design of the subdivision will not
conflict with any easements acquired by the public
at large for access through or use of the property
within the proposed subdivision.
2. 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.
3. That a Negative Declaration has been prepared and
that the proposed project, as conditioned , will
not have any significant environmental impact.
4. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be recorded prior to issuance of
building permits unless otherwise approved by the
Public Works and Planning Departments.
2. Thaf' thg applicant shall obtain an easement
providing for placement of fill on the adjacent
property, unless lot iAnes are adjusted to include
the fill area on the lot. `Sai<L easement shall -
require the applicant or his successors 4nkAAitrerest
to maintain the slope.
3. That all improvements be constructed as required by
Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
4. That arrangements be made with the Public Works
Department 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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5. That the location of the new driveway for the
subject site be approved by the Public Works
Department prior to issuance of any grading
permits.
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6. That the intersection of the street and drive be
designed to provide sight distance for a speed of
25 miles per hour. Slopes, landscaping, walls and
other obstructions shall be considered in the sight
distance requirements. Landscaping within the
sight distance line shall not exceed twenty -four
inches in height. The sight distance requirements
may be approximately modified at non - critical
locations, subject to approval of the Traffic
Engineer.
7. That a sidewalk be extended along the full frontage
of the Ocean Birch Drive frontage under an
encroachment permit issued by the Public Works
Department.
8. That the Spyglass Hills Road street right -of -way be
abandoned by the City under the City's abandonment
procedure prior to recordation of the subject
parcel map.
9. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior
to issuance of any Building Permits.
10. That development of the site shall be subject to a
grading permit to be approved by the Building and
Planning Departments.
11. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with
plans prepared by a Civil Engineer and based upon
recommendations of a Soils Engineer and Engineer -
Geologist subsequent to the completion of a
comprehensive soil and geologic investigation of
the site. The soils investigations shall include a
detailed slope stability analysis. Permanent
reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built"
grading plans on standard size sheets shall be
furnished to the Building Department.
12. That a grading plan shall include a complete plan
for temporary and permanent drainage facilities to
minimize any potential effects from silt, debris,
and other pollutants.
13. That the grading permit shall include, if required,
a description of haul routes, access points to the
site, watering, and sweeping program designed to
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14. That an erosion, siltation, and dust control plan,
if required, shall be submitted and be subject to
the approval of the Building Department; a copy
shall be forwarded to the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region.
15. That the velocity of concentrated runoff from the
project shall be evaluated, and erosive velocities
controlled as part of the project design.
16. That erosion control measures shall be done on any
exposed slopes within thirty (30) days after
grading, or as approved by the Grading Engineer.
17. 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 Electrical
Engineer; with a letter from the engineer stating .
that, in his opinion, this requirement has been
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18. That the applicant shall record a covenant
providing for the preservation of public views
across the easterly 55± feet of the site. No
construction within this area shall exceed top of
curb along Ocean Birch Drive, or permitted building
or fence heights in the R -1 -B District, whichever
is more restrictive.
19. That development of the new lot shall be subject to
a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.
20. That the height of the building pad shall not
exceed 416 feet above Mean Sea Level.
21. That within 90 days of the issuance of building
permits, the applicant shall prepare and submit for
the approval of the City Attorney and the Planning
Director a document which shall provide for the
annexation of the subject property into the
Spyglass Ridge Community Association and shall
provide for equal responsibility and representation
of the property owner in the Association with other
homeowners in the Association. The subdivider
shall, in good faith, diligently pursue the
annexation on reasonable terms mutually acceptable
to both the subdivider and the Spyglass Ridge
Community Association. However, failure of said
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Association to accept any of the proposals noted
above shall not bind the subdivider to further
negotiations.
22. That this resubdivision shall be approved by the
Coastal Commission.
23. That this resubdivision shall expire if the map has
not been recorded within 3 years of the date of
approval, unless an extension is granted by the
Planning Commission.
Amendment No. 660 (Public Hearine)
Item No.5
Request to consider an amendment to Title 120 of the
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Newport Beach Municipal Code so as to permit the
Resolution
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oriented uses in excess of permitted height limits
without the requirement of securing a use permit or a
Approved
variance; and the acceptance of an environmental
document.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and because there was no one to appear before the
Planning Commission, the public hearing was closed at
this time.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve the related
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Environmental Document and Amendment No. 660 (Resolution
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No. 1176) subject to the findings in Exhibit "A ".
MOTION CARRIED.
A. Environmental Document: Accept the environmental
document, making the following findings:
1. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration
have been prepared in compliance with the
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State
CEQA Guidelines, and Council Policy K -3.
2. That the contents of the environmental
document have been considered in the various
decisions on this project.
3. The project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
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B. Amendment No 660: Approve Amendment No. 660
amending Title 20 of the Municipal Code so as to
establish provisions for the height and
installation of boat cranes in conjunction with
approved marine- oriented uses; and recommend to the
City Council approval of said amendment.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Discussion
Items
Joint Cily Council /Planning Commission Meeting
No. 1
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
PC /CC
Meeting.
The Planning Commission discussed issues that could be
presented at the Joint meeting. No action was taken.
No. 2
Discussion of Wind Signs
Wind
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INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
This item was removed from calendar by the Planning
Commission.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
Additional
Business'
Motion
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and Commissioner Di Sano from the April 7, 1988,
Person
Absent
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Planning Commission meeting, and Commissioner Di Sano
DiSano
was also excused from the April 28, 1988, Planning
excused
Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:07 p.m.
Adjournment
JAN DEBAY, SECRETARY
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