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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1968CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS Minutes of:. Adjourned Meeting of Planning Commission a w Date: April 4, 1968 N Timer 8:00 P.M. Place: Council Chambers ROLL CALL Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent x xx x x x x EX- OFFICI MEMBERS Present: Ernest. Mayer, Jr., Planning Director Thomas L. Woodruff; Asst. City,Atty. Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEM ERS Present: Thomas F. Nelson Helen Herrmann Due to the absence of Chairman Curtis the meet ing was conducted by First Vice Chairman Clark MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting March 14;, 1968 and regular meeting March 21, 1968 were • approved on mot on of Commissioner Clemence, by Commissioner Jakosky, seconded and carried. TENTATIVE TRACT 6230 and USE PERMIT 1054 -G (REVISED) The Commission considered the revised tentativ map of Tract 6230, being a proposed subdivisio. of a.portion of Block 52, Irvine's Subdivision consisting of 14.86 acres divided into 82 lots and l green area lot located in "The Bluffs ". Mr. Robert Bein represented the applicant; A recommendation of approval was made; subject Motion x to the following conditions: Second x All Aye 1. All slope banks steeper than 3 :1 and higher than 10.ft. shall require the submittal of stabilization,.landscap- ing and irrigation plans to the Plann- ing Department for review and approval: prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. That all improvements be constructed a as required.by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 3. That the boundary of the final tract map be checked by the County Surveyor Page 1, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH n.. .,.:1 A 10C O COMMISSIONERS before being submitted to the City for approval. 4. That Section 19.16.030 of the Subdivi- sion Ordinance regarding map scale be waived provided maps drawn accurat?ly to a scale of l" = 100' are furnisned the Public Works Department.. 5. That Section 19:20.110 of the Subdivi- sion Ordinance requiring that lots abut on a:street be waived in accord- ance with the provisions of Section 19.32.030 provided adequate access is furnished. 6. That Section 19.20:110 of the Subdivi- sion Ordinance regarding size and shape of lots be waived in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.32a030o • 7. That all grading be in accordance with a grading plan and report approved by the Public Works Director and a qualifi d Soils Engineer. Upon completion of the grading,.the Soils Engineer.shall certify that.the grading has been com- pleted according to the plan and the requirements of the grading ordinance. A reproducible copy of the grading plan on a standard sheet shall be furnished to the Public Works Department. 8. That.the design of the proposed private streets.be approved by the Public Works Department. 9. That construction of the proposed private streets be inspected by the Public Works Department and that a standard inspection fee be paid,; or, that construction be inspected and certified by the developer's engineer. 10. That the private street policy require - ment of a minimum centerline radius of 150 feet be waived for the northwesterl curve on Street "B" and a•.radius of.105 feet approved, provided that grading and landscaping designs accommodate. sight distance requirements across the Page 2. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MA....; 7 A. 7 0r4 COMMISSIONERS inside of the curve. The configuration of the tract is such as to.make a longer radius impractical. 11. That the offer of dedication of Street "A" and Vista del Playa be rejected. This is recommended because of,the un- certainty as to the future street.align ment.in the area and because a.mainten- ance problem would exist if the streets are not improved at this time. 12. That a separate bond and agreement be provided guaranteeing the construction of Street "A" and Vista del Playa at the appropriate time. This procedure was followed for Tract 5878, to the west across Vista del Playa. 13. That the sewer access road be at least 15 ft. wide, accessible to maintenance • vehicles for its full length, and.pro- vided with a surface usable to vehicles in all weather conditions. 14; That all grading and construction affecting Eastbluff Park be approved by the P.B. & R. Director; that all damage to.existing landscaping:and im- provements in Eastbluff Park be restore to the satisfaction of the P.B.& R. Director, that the replacement land- scaping in Eastbluff Park be maintained by the Developer until it is determined by the P.B.& R, Director that growth is satisfactorily established, and that a band guaranteeing these requirements be.provided 15. That location of a sewer line in the Park adjacent to the tract be approved. 16. That the.private street policy require- ment for a minimum street width of 28 feet between curbs be waived for the three short cul -de- sacs, and that a width of 24 feet between curbs be • approved. (It was felt that the waiver of the requirement was appropriate because of -_the very short length of. the cul -de -sacs and because most of the curb frontage would ,be taken up by drive- way approaches.) Page 3. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a anri,.a larn. COMMISSIONERS o� FINAL MAP The Commission considered revised Use Permit No. 1054 -G in conjunction with Tentative Tract 6230 and recommended approval subject to the same conditions imposed on the subject tentative map, as.well as the following addi- tional condition: All encroachments into the common area shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval prior to the issuanc of a building,permit. The Commission considered the final map of Tract 6468, being a proposed subdivision of Motion Second All Ayes x x Tract 646E Tract 6467 (reversion to acreage of Tract 5798) consisting of 3.68 acres divided into 39 residential lots located in "The Bluffs ". Mr. Robert Bein represented the applicant. • A recommendation of approval was made, subject Motion x to the following conditions: Second x All Ayes 1. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 2. That Section 19.16:030 of the Subdivision Ordinance regarding map scale be waived provided maps drawn accurately to a scale of 1" = 100' are furnished the Public Works Department. 3. That Section 19.20.110 of the Subdivision Ordinance requiring that lots abut on a street be waived in accordance with pro - visions of Section 19.32.030 provided adequate access is furnished:. 4. That Section 19.20:110 of the Subdivisio Ordinance regarding size and shape of lots be waived in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.32.030. 5. That all grading be in accordance with • a grading plan and report approved by the Public Works Director and a quali- fied Soils Engineer. Upon completion of the grading, the Soils Engineer Page 4'. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS AMENDMENT shall certify that the grading has. been completed according 'to the:plan and the Grading Ordinance. A repro- ducible copy of the Grading Plan on a standard size sheet shall be fur- nished to the Public Works Department, 6: That public utility easements be at least 10 feet wide: 7: That vehicular.access rights to Eastbluff Drive be dedicated to the City.. The Commission, by minute resolution, recom - Motion x A -240 mended to the City Council the adoption of Second x Amendment No. 240.which proposes to amend All Ayes Section 20.06.010 of the Newport Beach .Munici- pal Code to include A -P and P -C Districts in the list of designated districts. Having an interest in the following agenda item, Commissioner Clemence left the dais.in order to avoid.a conflict.of interest. VARIANCES RODEFFER, E. 0. 2227 Pacific Dr., CdM V -934 Por. of B1. D Corona del Mar Tract Zone R -1 DENIED Applicant requests approval to have a balcony addition encroach 3 ft. 6 in. into the require 15 ft. rear yard setback in the R -1 District. Mr. Rodeffer was present at the meeting and addressed the Commission. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Commissioner.Dosh, made a motion to close the public hearing. Ayes x x x x The Commission denied the application based on the following findings: Motion x Second x 1. No hardship has been.shown on the Ayes. x x x. x • subject property. 2, Substantial property rights are not being denied.this applicant. Commissioner.Clemence returned to the dais. Page 5. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS Ah A mpr - W 1 1 MI V -935 IVAN WELLS & SONS, INC. 1824 Galaxy Drive Lot 30 Tract 4224 Zone R -1 -B APPROVED Applicant requests approval of the constructio of a swimming pool with less than the required setback from the front:property line in the. R -1 -B District. Mr. Ken Smith represented the applicant. The application was approved as requested. Motion x Second: x All Ayes V -936 CHAPMAN, Mr. & Mrs.. Wilbur L. 923 E. Balboa Bl. Lot 11 B1-14- Balboa Tract Zone R -3 APPROVED Applicant requests approval of an asphalt pave parking lot and to. construct a 6 ft. concrete block wall and gate on the front property line within the required 9 ft. front yard setback in the R -3 District, Mr. Chapman was present at the meeting. • The application was approved subject to the Motion x following conditions: Second x All Ayes 1. That a 5 foot setback be maintained for landscaping,..adjacent to Balboa Boulevard. 2. That a detailed landscaping . plan be submitted for approval of the Planning Director. 3. That the facility be so designed .as to permit vehicles to enter the flow. traffic on Balboa Boulevard in a forward motion. 4. That.the wall on the rear property line be located so as to adequately clear the City's water and sewer..mains and easements and that.detailed plans for the wall be reviewed and:approved% by the Public Works Department prior to construction or the issuance of a building permit. • 5. That parking design plan be submitted to the Traffic Engineer for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.. Page 6. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 4, 1968 COMMISSIONERS C, n USE PERMI 6. That the gate be located in such a manner as to allow automobiles to be out of the Balboa Boulevard flow of traffic during the operation of-the gate. S ABEL, Claus and 3000 Newport Blvd. UP -1350 VAN LINGEN, Theo Lots l and 2 B1. 331 Lancaster's Addn. Zone C -1 Applicants request approval to have an automo- bile service garage in an existing nonconform- ing building in the C -1 District. Mr. Robert Hoffman, the owner of the property, and Mr. Bruce Tuttle, the realtor representing the property addressed the Commission:. The application was approved, subject to the Motion x following conditions: Second.. x . All Ayes. 1. Approval to be for a period of 2 years° 2. The poles and pump island in the center of the parking area to be removed. 3. All underground gasoline tanks to be removed or filled in accordance with the specifications of the Fire Marshal. 4. No sale, lease or rental of items, e.g.., trailers, trucks,.toys, peat moss, dolls or other items not clearly incidental to the automotive industry. Soda pop, candy and cigarettes may be sold via dispensers if such dispen- sers are housed within the building and are not visible to the public right of way. 5. All tires, oils,:additives and other automotive items.shail be housed within the building. No outside dis- plays of merchandise of any kind shall • be permitted. 6. There shall be no flags; banners, spinners, streamers or other atten- Page 7. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS � N 3 � Anril A 1QrA T a WF K r tion attracting devices permitted at any time on the site. 7. All outside lighting shall be so arranged and shielded.as to direct the rays to the confines of.the site. 8. A 15 foot radius corner cut- off.to be dedicated at the corner of Newport Boulevard and 30th Street. 9. The curb on 30th Street to.be completed. loo Two of the three existing drive approaches to be closed up and the curb and sidewalk to be reconstructed; preferably the approaches located on 30th Street and on Newport,Boulevard adjacent to the alleys (Two points of access would remain available; Newport Boulevard north of 30th Street • and the alley.) 11. 5% of the site to be devoted to land- scaping and that detailed landscaping and irrigation plans.be submitted to the Planning Department for approval prior to the issuance of a building .p e rm i t.,. 12� There shall be no body and fender work.conducted on the premises. 13� All repair work shall be conducted j within the building. Having an interest in the following agenda item, Commissioner Dosh left the dais in order:to avoid a conflict of interest. UP -1351 SHARK ISLAND YACHT CLUB 847 Bayside Drive Metes b Bounds Description Zone R -3 APPROVED Applicant requests approval of the establish- ment of a yacht club with liquor and live entertainment in the R -3 District, • Mr. Gerald Sparks, Commodore of the Shark Island Yacht Club was present at the meeting. The application was approved subject to the Page 8. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ah ADril 4. 1968 COMMISSIONERS 1 x r following conditions: Motion x Second x 1. That the conversion of this building Ayes x x x x be in conformance with the building codes. 2. That any conversion of said building be in conformance with the required fire code and be reviewed by the Fire Marshal. 3. The parking facilities shall be in conformance with the Public Works parking criteria as adopted by the City Council. 4, The use permit shall be granted for a period of two years. Mr. Dosh returned to the dais. i i C MUNICA IONS The Commission considered a request from the 1, Irvine Company for a one year extension of Use Permit No, 1234 which permits signs at � the following locations: Intersection of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road; Intersection of San Joaquin Hills Road,and Mac Arthur Boulevard; and a request for an extension of two years of Use Permit No. 1250 which permits a sign on Jamboree Road across from the Newporter Inn entry. Mr. David Kaylor represented the Irvine Compan . After considerable discussion the Commission approved an extension of both use permits for Motion x a period of 60 days or until the signs approvec Second x on March 21, 1968 under Use Permit No. 1349 All Ayes are erected, whichever.occurs first, but in no case for a longer period than 60 days. 2. The Commission considered a request from Donald W. Reed (Suzuki Village) for an exten- sion of Use Permit 1256 which permits a Page 9. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a April 4. 1968 COMMISSIONERS n w r+' S i motorcycle sales and service business with an outdoor display area and waiver of off- street parking requirement (from the required 16 to a total of,B) in the C -1 -H District located at 1100 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, and recommended approval for a period of one year Motion x subject to continuing compliance with the Second z originally approved conditions. All Ayes 3. The Commission considered a request from Finn 0. Olsen (New Look Discotheque) for an exten- sion of Use Permit 1125 which permits on -sale beer.and Use Permit No. 1266 which permits a dance hall at 810 E. Balboa Boulevard, Balboa. The applicant was not present at the meeting. A discussion regarding these applications pointed out that although the Police Depart- ment reports no.particular problems concerning • this establishment,.there have been complaints to the Planning Department and City Manager's office from a neighboring property owner, particularly with respect to noise and beer drinking in the alley behind the subject busi- ness. After consideration, the Commission extended Motion x the permits for a period of 6 months subject Second x to the following conditions: All Ayes 1. There shall be no amplification equip -. ment permitted in connection with live entertainment; 2. All windows and doors to the rear of the property shall be kept shut during entertainment times. Any violation of the above referenced condi- tions or allowance of anti- social patronage or management behavior shall be grounds for Planning Commission revocation of the subject use permit and the staff was instructed to. so notify,the applicant. • 4. At the request of the applicant, the Commission Motion x extended the time for recordation of Resubdivi- Second x sion No. 235 until May 1, 1968. All Ayes Page 10. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS 11....41 A loco I 1 `F I TD 1 l 1 ADDITIONAL BUSINESS The Commission reconsidered revised Tentative Tract No. 6152 which had been referred to the TRACT 615 Commission by the City Council for study of revised tract street entry designs submitted by the applicant and.recommended approval, Motion x subject.to the following conditions: Second x All Ayes 1. That the setbacks be approved as shown on the tentative map. 2. That all garages set a minimum of 20 ft. back of the property line adjacent to the street. 3. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 4. That the boundary of final tract. • maps be checked by the County Sur- veyor prior to submittal. to the City. 5. That the Subdivision Ordinance map scale requirement be waived provided accurate 100 scale maps are furnished. 6. That all grading be done in accordance' with a grading plan and report approved by the Public Works Director and a qualified Soils Engineer. Upon com- pletion of the grading, the Civil Engineer and the Soils Engineer shall certify.that the grading has been com- pleted'in accordance with the plan and with the Grading Ordinance. A repro - ducible mylar or film copy of the grading plan on a standard size sheet shall be furnished to the Public Works Department. 7. That the 18 inch Zone III water supply line be constructed by the developer' to the easterly tract boundary in Buck Gully Drive, and that the loca- tion be entirely within street rights of way. 8. That access,rights to Marguerite Avenue and to San Joaquin Hills Road be dedi- cated by the City. Page 11. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Am Anril a_ 1968 COMMISSIONERS I 111 4\ \ n 9. That the Subdivision Ordinance re- quirement for 7% maximum street grades be waived to permit maximum grades of 10% and 14% where shown on the tenta- tive map. These steeper grades exist only for very short lengths on vertical curves; and the overall design, with flatter grades at the intersections, is such that the steeper sections will be satisfactory from a traffic opera- tions standpoint. 10. That the Subdivision Ordinance require- ment for local street widths of a 40 foot paved section with a 60 foot right of way be waived for the local non - collector streets, and a width of 36 feet paved on 56 feet of right.of way be approved where shown on the tenta- tive map. 11. That the existing 66KV Edison lines be • moved to a location compatible with the new development. 12. That location of sidewalks adjacent to curbs be approved on.streets where lots do not take direct access from the streets involved, with the width to be. increased from 4 to 5 feet. 13. That a separate bond and agreement be provided guaranteeing the construction of the developer's share of San Joaquin Hills Road adjacent to the tract. There is no functional need for con- struction of the improvements at present. (The Irvine Company has re- quested a waiver of the bond portion of this requirement; the Public Works Department does.not object to the waiver.) 14. That storage capacity rights in San Joaquin. Reservoir of one maximum day's water demand be deeded to the City. • 15. That the existing street connection, Seafoam Drive to Marguerite Avenue be abandoned, and anew street provided extending from Marguerite Avenue to a Page 12. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH aAnril 4. 1g6R COMMISSIONERS ova o° r tee connection with Tiller Way, located approximately 150 feet northeasterly of Seafoam Drive. 16. That the design of San Joaquin Hills Road and of the northerly part of the tract be compatible with the future easterly extension of San Joaquin Hills Road. 176 All slope banks steeper than 3:1 and higher than 10 feet shall require the submittal of stabilization, landscaping and irrigation plans to the Planning Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit, i • On motion of Commissioner Copelin, seconded by Commissioner Clark, and.carried, the meeting i was adjourned. Ray Ylopelin, Secretary Planning Commission � ill i I I I l i i i i I i I I � i i i i 1 I � Page 13.