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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/2005"Planning Commission Minutes 04107/2005 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Commission Minutes April 7, 2005 Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 4 " file:// N:1 Apps1WEBDATAI IntemetlPlnAgendas120051mn04- 07 -05.htm 06/24/2008 INDEX ROLL CALL Commissioners Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins - all present. Chairman Tucker welcomed the newly appointed Assistant City Attorney. STAFF PRESENT: Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director James Campbell, Senior Planner Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney 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 April 1, 2005. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 SUBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of March 3, 2005. Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Toerge to approve the minutes as written. Approved Ayes: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None HEARING ITEMS SUBJECT: City of Newport Beach ITEM NO. 2 Elevation Datum Reference (PA 2005 -047) PA2005 -047 mendments to the Zoning Code to change the elevation datum reference from the Recommended National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) to North American Vertical Datum (NAVD). for Approval Public comment was opened. " file:// N:1 Apps1WEBDATAI IntemetlPlnAgendas120051mn04- 07 -05.htm 06/24/2008 "Planning Commission Minutes 04/07/2005 Page 2 of 4 Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins to approve resolution recommending to he City Council approval of Code Amendment No. 2005 -003. Ayes: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None SUBJECT: Moriarity Appeal of the Planning Director's Use Determination ITEM NO. 3 2128 Mesa Drive ppeal of the Planning Director's determination regarding the processing of grapes Continued to and the retail sale of wine on a property within the RA (Residential Agriculture) zone. April 21, 2005 Ms. Temple noted that staff is requesting that this item be continued to the next meeting to give time to meet with the property owner and to respond to questions of a neighboring property owner. Motion was made by Chairperson Tucker to continue this item to April 21, 2005. Ayes: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None SUBJECT: Espinoza Condo Conversion (PA2004 -040) ITEM NO. 4 329 Marguerite Avenue PA2004 -040 The applicant requests to add various architectural improvements to an existing Approved apartment building approved to be converted to condominiums. The enhancements include stone clad wall projections; window and door trim, window boxes, etc. and the are proposed to encroach within the minimum required setbacks. Chairperson Tucker noted that this is a situation where the previous approval resulted in further projections in areas that are already encroached in, so a Modification Permit is necessary. Public comment was opened. Bill Edwards, architect of Planet Design, speaking for the applicant noted thei acceptance of the conditions of approval. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Chairperson Tucker to approve Modification Permit No. 2005 014 subject to fin din s and conditions of approval. Ayes: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: None " file: / /N:1Apps1WEBDATA1 Internet lPlnAgendas120051mn04- 07- 05.htm 06/24/2008 "Planning Commission Minutes 04/07/2005 Page 3 of 4 Jackson residence (PA2001 -062) ITEM NO. 5 3631 Ocean Boulevard I PA2001 -062 uest for an amendment to a previously approved Variance and Modification Permit Removed from Ilow an attached garage that encroaches into the front yard setback to exceed the Calendar an Boulevard top -of -curb height limit where the previous approval required that the rge comply with the Ocean Boulevard height limit. Temple noted that this item will be removed from calendar as the applicant has drawn this application. ion was made by Chairperson Tucker to remove Variance No. 2001 -001 (PA2001 1 from calendar. None None None BUSINESS City Council Follow -up - Ms. Temple reported that at the last City Council meel the Council gave final approval and adopted the Ordinance for Civic K including the name change and the modification to sign regulations; the Gen( Plan amendment regarding Housing Elements that was previously considered the Planning Commission was continued to April 12th; and, an initiation of a Cr Amendment incorporating a new Affordable Housing Chapter to Title establishing provisions for the implementation of the City's Housing progr related to inclusionary zoning and low and moderate housing within the Coa Zone and possible future amendments. She noted that the related cr amendments will be seen by the Planning Commission at a later date due to rec litigation that staff is studying in relation to inclusionary housing requirements. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Committee - Commissioner Selich reported that there was no meeting. Report from Planning Commission's representatives to the General Plan Up( Committee — Commissioner Eaton reported that there was no meeting to date there are four meetings scheduled for the end of the month. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Local Coastal Certification Committee - Commissioner Toerge noted that at the last mi definition of coastal bluffs and determination of a methodology of bluff develol was discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for April 11th at 3:00 p.m. Fire Conference room. Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report on at subsequent meeting - none. Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda action and staff report - none. Status Reports on Planning Commission requests - Ms. Temple noted " file: / /N:1Apps1WEBDATA\ Internet \PlnAgendas120051mn04- 07- 05.htm 06/24/2008 'Planning Commission Minutes 04/07/2005 Page 4 of 4 )rmation on the sign code. The Steering Committee will meet one more time, that meeting is scheduled for April 11th at 9:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers. Project status — Ms. Temple gave an overview of potential changes to site and f plans of the St. Mark project that had been approved previously by the Planr Commission. It was determined that staff will bring this item back for Planr Commission review. Commissioner Eaton recused himself and left the room the duration of this consideration. Requests for excused absences - Commissioner Toerge noted his absence April 21 st. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION " file: / /N;l AppsI WEBDATAi lntemet lPlnAgendas120051mn04- 07- 05.htm 06/24/2008