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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/1973COMMISSIONERS � ryN MIT � T ` Z p ALL ^' Present Absent E `J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting Place: City Council Chambers Time: 7:30 P.M. Date: April 12, 1973 MINUTES ,unev X X YX N Note: Commissioner Beckley arrived at 8:35 P.M. X during the public hearing on Items 1 and 2. EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Community Development Director David R. Baade, Assistant City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS Rodney L. Gunn, Advance Planning Administrator William R. Foley, Senior Planner Dottie Banks The following two items were heard concurrently because of their relationship. Item #1 Request to amend Chapters 20.14, 20.16, and 20.18, AMENDMENT the R -2, R -3, and R -4 Districts, or amend or add NO. 370 to the provisions of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code as they pertain to residential CONT. TO development on the Balboa Peninsula. A—PRUFT6 Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach Item #2 A proposal to amend Districting Maps No. 9, 10, 11 AMENDMENT and 12, and reclassify properties on the Balboa —NU. 363 Peninsula, generally lying easterly of McFadden Place and 21st Street, from the C -1, C -1 -Z, R -2, CONT. TO R -3, and R -4 Districts to the R -1 District or the APRIL 26 R -2, R -3, and R -4 Districts, which may be amended, or to such other districts as may be established to permit two - family development and to reclassify certain publicly -owned lands such as, but not limited to, Marina Park and the oceanfront beaches from the Unclassified, R -4, and R -1 Districts to the OS Open Space District. Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach Community Development Director Hogan reviewed the staff report with the Planning Commission which contained three alternative ordinances. and the effect of each alternative. Mr. Hogan further stated that the proposed zoning district is called Residential- Balboa Peninsula District and would affect those C -1 properties which are proposed Page 1. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 9 mGr1 T n Dili T a D� • ^ i p Z MINUTES ROLL CALL ' m April 12. 1973 ,unev to be reclassified to residential in addition to the properties that are presently classified R -2, R -3, and R -4. Commissioner Rosener stated that the original in- tent of the R -B.P. (alternative) was 2,000 sq. ft. for each unit over two rather than 2,000 sq. ft. per unit. Discussion followed on buildable area, parking, floor area limit, and open space. Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. The following appeared before the Planning Commission: E. L. Hoyt, 1718 Ocean Front, expressed desire to have time to study staff report, stated that mini- mum buildable area rather than maximum should be established, and spoke in opposition to the change • of zone. George Seeley stated that the Balboa Peninsula area is a most desirable place to live; that he is in favor of reducing population; and that he would like to see architectural controls preventing structural monstrosities. Harry N. Kamph, 1320 East Ocean Front, Balboa, seconded Mr. Seeley's statement and concurred with staff's attempt to reduce density. Commissioner Beckley arrived. Betty Brose stated that Building Division could control illegal units and spoke in opposition to rezoning. Mrs. Howard A. Mansur, 308 Fernando, Balboa, spoke in opposition to rezoning which would penalize her as a property owner and she further stated she lived right next to a 50 foot high building. • Marshall Rhone, owner of property at 104 -15th Street, lots 12 and 13, on which is built an 8 unit apartment building with more than 8 parking places in a C -1 zone, expressed concern of re- placing his structure in case of..loss; ques- tioned the Commission as to what could be built Pa e 2. COMMISSIONERS t y O ^` ru�'N�'?�m P Z T 'i p ROIL CALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 12, 1973 MINUTES imnry in case of loss under proposed rezoning; spoke in opposition to down - zoning; and stated that leaving residential property next to commercial property and then reducing number of units to be built is an economic injustice to the property owner. Goldie Joseph, 515 Via Lido Soud, spoke in opposi- tion to down - zoning and up- zoning; stated that General Plan gives no thought to economic effects or people's rights and courts have ruled that it is illegal to use zoning to slow or stop residen- tial growth; and criticized time spent on General Plan; and further stated zoning should remain as it is. J. H. Rutledge, 419 East Balboa Boulevard, stated he is in opposition to down - zoning and split zoning and would like to retain C -1 zone on his property and recommended the proposed C- R.zone for his area.. Tom Hyans, President, Central Newport Beach Commu- nity Association, stated that the Association voted for no change in zoning when the alternative was R -1.5 zoning for the Peninsula area but if Council passed the down - zoning, the Association voted that the down- zoning be no less than R -2 zoning. Speaking as an individual, Mr. Hyans stated he is in favor of down- zoning with these modified proposals. William C. Fundenberg, Jr., an attorney residing at 808 West Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, requested clarification of the proposals. Joe Casala, 812 West Ocean Front, Balboa, stated he had R -3 property on Balboa Boulevard and is opposed to two parking spaces per unit as it is too restrictive in conjunction with the height limitation. Mr. Casala further stated that to alleviate parking problem, the City should start restricting visitors when parking reaches satura- tion point. Ralph Secketa, 117 -B North 15th Street, Newport Beach, stated he is in support of Mr. Hyan's point that there are three new proposals before the • Commission that haven't been publicized as the former proposals; that there are not sufficient copies of agenda and reports availbe to read the proposals; and that an additional public hearing be set for a later date when information is availa ble to the public. Page 3. COMMISSIONERS D��Gr1 �T ;P � p Roll [ALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 12, 1973 MINUTES ,u ne v Sue Ficker, 110 North 9th Street, Balboa, stated that she is in favor of decreasing density and that consideration should be given to the fact that study showed the area to be hazardous by way of earthquake fault and not just consideration to economic factor in density. Mrs'. Mansur again appeared before the Commission and questioned the Commission relative to setbacks on her property. Don C. Thamer, an attorney residing at 1012 West Ocean Front, spoke in favor of down - zoning and stated consideration should first be given to people who live here rather than people who own property and, looking for greater return on their property. Earl Spainard, 124 -5 E. Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, stated he owned property on Balboa Boulevard and Bay Avenue and that density problem is caused by visitors; that visitors should be restricted and controlled; that he is in opposition to down- zoning; and property owners' investment should be protected. Mr. Hoyt again appeared before the Commission and questioned the Commission relative to Height Ordinance, subterranean garages, and open space for visual access; he then requested that in order to study these proposals that another public hearing be held. James Ensign, 224 North 20th Street, Newport Beach spoke in opposition to down - zoning and stated that the City should not impose a financial loss on property owners. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Rosener stated that he felt the pro- posals should be passed over to Council. Chairman Glass, Commissioners Heather and Hazewink 1 stated they felt there should be another public hearing and time to study proposals. Commissioner Beckley stated that due to his late • arrival he would be forced to abstain. Motion X Following discussion, the Planning Commission con - Ayes X XX tinued this matter to an adjourned meeting.on Noes X April 26, 1973. Abstai X Absent X X Page 4. r�L • COMMISSIONERS yGi^� ymy0 CA i p T 7� p CALL CITY OF N EWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 12, 1973 ,u nev •,wcn In response to Chairman Glass, Community Develop- ment Director Hogan stated that copies of all three alternatives would be available Monday, April 16, 1973, at the telephone desk in the City Hall lobby and at the Community Development Department offices for those interested. * * * * * * * * * * Planning Commission recessed at 9:45 P.M. and re- convened at 9:55 P.M. Item #3 Proposal to establish a Specific Area Plan for Wes AMENDMENT Newport on properties north of West Coast Highway N0. 371 between West Coast Highway and Newport Shores Drive PECIFIC and between the Santa Ana River and the Semeniuk AREA PLAN Slough. .4 Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach APPROVED AS MODI- Community Development Director Hogan reviewed the IEF D staff report with the Planning Commission and stated that this plan was developed at the insti- RES. NO. gation of the City Council and was the result of meetings with homeowners and property owners of the area. 802 ADOPTED Discussion followed on development of property, im- provement of streets, control of traffic, trans- portation corridor locations and density. In response to the Planning Commission, Advance. Planning Administrator Gunn stated that the speci- fic recommendation that the Commission adopted in the Residential Growth Element was two family development with appropriate development standards and this proposal was consistent with those recom- mendations. Discussion followed on neighborhood shopping centers, viability of commercial and residential, land values, street dedication, access from Coast High- way, parking limitation and prohibition, alleys, width of streets, one -way streets, and frontage roads. In response to the Planning Commission, Advance Planning Administrator Gunn stated there were three alternate right -of -way alignments for Pacific Page 5. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH D�G�SZ ;p 41�'r'D�`yo mein am • �'n i p Z Z MINUTES Z ROLL CALL T p April 12, 1973 -- nvcn Coast Highway and reviewed the changes to the plan resulting from these changes. The public hearing was opened. Suzanne Rudd, 464 -62nd Street, appeared before the Commission and stated that the Board of Directors of Newport Shores unanimously accepted the Specific Plan for the West Newport commercial strip in its entirety and recommend adoption. In response to Chairman Glass, Ms. Rudd answered that any amend- ments to the plan would have to be presented to the Board. Richard Meyer, 50th Street, West Newport, appeared before the Planning Commission and stated that R -2 properties in the area are difficult to rent and would prefer more commercial. Discussion followed on renting problems and vacancy rate. • Stephen C. Auld, 472 N. 62nd St., Newport Beach, addressed the Planning Commission relative to the parking problem on Orange Street and recommended a short commercial strip on one side of Orange and inclusion of architectural controls on highway side of Newport Shores to identify community. John Shea of Newport Shores addressed the Planning Commission and stated they had discussed commercial versus residential with a consultant who said land values were too high for commercial use and that they had spent a great deal of time discussing what constitutes a viable commercial area and that the plan reflected their conclusions. In addition, Mr. Shea stated that the additional signaliza,tion at Prospect Street would make the beach more accessible to the Newport Shores residents. Dana H. Smith, Newport Beach, addressed the Planning Commission and spoke in favor of residen- tial uses stating he supported the recommendations presented and recommended approval of plan in its entirety with the changes discussed by the Commission. Discussion followed on required four parking spaces on ground and subterranean garages. Margot Skilling, 6610 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, appeared before the Planning Commission and expressed need for some commercial in the area. Page 6. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES T�TGr/Yy T�yiJ Mew A� • ^ £ m Z T ROLL CALL r' P April 12, 1973 ,uncY Richard Meyer again addressed the Planning Commis- sion in favor of more commercial.. William Hall, 7 Canal Circle, Newport Shores, addressed the Planning Commission and stated he was in agreement with staff's proposal although he would like parking on Orange on one side to be allowed and /or a loading zone. The public hearing was closed. Motion X The Planning Commission moved that Resolution No. 802 be adopted recommending that the City Council hold public hearings toward the adoption of Specific Area Plan No. 4, Amendment No. 371,.with the following modifications: 1. That the "Not A Thru Street" sign on Fern Street be deleted; 2. That Fern Street not have "No.Parkin.g" posted; • 3. That there be a continuous frontage road be- tween Lugonia and Walnut Streets; LOT 4. That dead end alleys extend one -half b4 aele pas their dead ends; 5. No parking restrictions in front of residential frontage; 6. Inasmuch as Fern Street remains a through street onto the highway that the "No Left Turn" sign be added; 7. That off Fern Street, Lot No. 7 be residential. Motion X The Planning Commission amended the motion to in- clude: That a single parking space on either side of Orange Street at the Coast Highway be red - curbed to permit the ability to make right turns into the property. Following discussion, amendment was withdrawn. �otion X The Planning Commission amended original motion to include: 8. That there be no parking on Orange instituted at such time as the commercial property there is redeveloped and that in the interim that Page 7. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ymG�SS ;p m ��,m y= . • �. ?_ p Z m 'Z p ROLL CALL am April 12, 1973 Motion Motion Ayes Noes Absent Motion Ayes Noes Absent 0 there be short -term parking and loading space only in front of Lots 5 and 12 on east side of street. X Following discussion,'the Planning Commission amended original motion to include: 9. To revise Section II- Residential Development of the Specific Plan standards to essentially follow the R -1.5 standards. X X x X X X Following discussion, the Planning Commission amended original motion as amended to eliminate Modification No. 9 and to retain all of Section II- Residential Development of Specific Area Plan No. 4. Amendment carried. X X X x X X X The Planning Commission moved that the original motion that Resolution No. 802 be adopted recom- mending that the City Council hold public hearings toward the adoption of Specific Area Plan No. 4, Amendment No. 371, as modified and amended. Motion carried. Item #4 GENERAL Request to consider the adoption of a Master Plan of Bicycle Routes as a part of the Natural Environ -PLAN mental Element of the Newport Beach General Plan. RASTER Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach N OF BI YCLE Community Development Director Hogan passed out letters received on bicycle trails to the Commis- ROUTES CONT. TO sion and stated that the map before the Commission tonight was prepared by the Bicycle Trails MAY 17 Committee and P.B. &R. Commission and that the staff has no input on this plan. Chairman Glass stated that 18 letters have been received from residents of Balboa Island in opposi- tion to the map including Balboa Island for one or more proposed trails and 9 of the letters men- tioned the Bay Front sidewalk as being a problem area and 2 mentioned pedestrians; and, in addition, 1 letter in opposition from Balboa Island Improve- ment Association contained approximately 63 signatures. Page 8. COMMISSIONERS x p ROLL CALL SKO CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 12. 1973 MINUTES INUCA P. B. & R. Director Stewart reviewed the Plan of Bicycle Routes and stated the plan was developed by the Bicycle Trails Committee with a member of the P.B. &R. staff, Police Department, and Public Works Department in an advisory and technical assistance capacity. Mr. Stewart further stated that plan was then approved by P.B. &R. Commission, forwarded to City Countil who, in turn, forwarded it to Planning Commission for public hearing. Discussion follwed on location of trails, fenced .and open conditions, trespassing signs on oil field property, width of sidewalks, cantilevered bridge crossing highway, existing right -of- ways, developed bicycle trails, deterrent of textured. concrete strips, painted separate bicycle trails, congestion of pedestrian /bicycle trails, and Balboa Island walkways. At the request of Chairman Glass, Allan Beek, Chairman of the Bicycle Trails Committee addressed the Commission on the plan. Mr. Beek stated that . the primary purpose of the plan was to make it possible to apply for matching County, State, and Federal funds which are only available where you have designated trails.on master plan and that is why the map indicates every conceivable trail pos- sible.to keep options open and large dots indi- cating trails on map were purposely big so trails could not be pinpointed. He further stated that it would take 2 to 3 years of study to locate trails as funds become available to acquire rights - of -way where necessary to do construction and that this plan is preliminary and is not intended to delineate any specific routes. In addition, Mr. Beek stated that bicycle trails on Balboa Island are controversial but would like to see them included for the matching funds. Community Development Director Hogan stated that a text should be developed encompassing the views expressed by Mr. Beek. Commissioner Heather stated that she sits on a County committee for S.B. 365 and County has set aside $200,000 to be used by cities for matching funds if they have an adopted bicycle plan and • will probably go back into general fund by June 30th. Page 9 COMMISSIONERS. Y��GrT TEA T ly�my� �O • � 'LPZ T A ROU CAUL T CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 12. 1973 MINUTES Discussion followed on public hearings for each specific trail, County's proposed master plan of bicycle trails, recommendations of Bicycle Trails Committee to County, deadline.dates, and meetings with Costa Mesa on bicycle trails. Advance Planning Administrator Gunn stated that the County Master Plan of Bicycle Trails presently in- dicates the adopted trail system within the City. of Newport Beach and if the City refines their system, they should suggest an amendment to the County. . Chairman Glass opened the public hearing. The following appeared before the Planning Commission: Tom Hyans, President of the Newport Beach Home- owners Association, stated their concern with Ocean Front walk for pedestrians and bicycles and lack. of enforcement for bicyclists' demeanor. In • addition, he stated there were a number of casual- ties (not all of record) and the Association would like the Ocean Front route deleted. In response to the Commission, Mr. Hyans answered that Central Newport area is concerned with easement in front of their homes and against widening of sidewalk. Ernest L. Scanlon, 1206 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, spoke in opposition to bike trail on Island mentioning the width of sidewalks, alleys, and environmental impact of traffic. Don C. Thamer, an attorney residing at 1012 West Ocean Front, questioned the Commission as to the City's liability by putting bicycles on sidewalks for pedestrians and consideration of separating pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Maryian Scanlon, 1206 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, spoke in opposition to bike trails on Island mentioning number of accidents between bicycles and pedestrians and bicyclists' ignoring the "No Bicycle" signs posted. Ralph Secketa, 117 -B North 15th Street, Newport Beach, stated he supported Mr. Hyan's statements • mentioning the high speed of bicyclists but that h did not think it wise to delete the possibility of a bicycle trail on the Ocean Front from the Master Page 10. COMMISSIONERS D�m �Gr en l'�D NDD O T 7� ALL <N S"p Z A 0 Motion Ayes Absent CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 12, 1973 .,..e,. Plan and he felt that separate or divided type trails would be desirable there and the area is suited to a wider trail for bicyclists. Barbara White, 1104 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, spoke in opposition to bicycles along the Bay Front. Colonel Franklin, 324 Grand Canal, Balboa Island, stated he has been working with the Citizens Ad- visory Committee of Bicycle Trails since October and is a Director of the Board of the Balboa Islan Improvement Association. Col. Franklin further stated his opposition to a bicycle trail on Balboa Island. John W. Werlie, 126 Onyx, Balboa Island, requested that bicycle trail on Balboa Island be deleted. Colleen Quiggle, 308 South Bay Front, spoke in favor of bicycle trails on Balboa Island. Lorraine Kelson, 207 North Bay Front, Balboa Island, spoke in opposition to bicycle trails on Balboa Island and Ocean Front and stated that if money was available for bike trails, we should get it. Chairman Glass closed the public hearing. X The Planning Commission continued this matter to X X YX X May 17, 1973 and requested that the Bicycle Trails X Committee revise map so that existing trails are clearly designated and differentiated from the proposed trails and that.said map be accompanied by text and standards andthat at said meeting no public discussion be held. Item #5 Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. AMENDMENT 11 from a C -1 District to an R -2 District. N0. Location: Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, CONT. TO Block 6, Balboa Tract, located at APRIL 26 500 - 502 - 504 - 506 - 508 -510 East Ocean Front on the northerly side of East Ocean Front easterly of Adams Street on the Balboa Peninsula. Zone: C -1 Page 11. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH r mGrsS ;p mAN T ayaO . MINUTES t p P ROLL CALL r—" April 12, 1973 Motion Ayes Absent Motion Ayes Absent Motion Ayes Absent Motion Ayes Absent • Motion Ayes Absent 0 Initiated by: The.City of Newport Beach X Due to the lateness of the hour, the Planning X X YX Y Commission continued this matter to April 26, 1973. X * * * * * * * * * * X There being no further business, the Planning X X X Commission adjourned at 1:00 A.M. X X The Planning Commission reconvened at 1:01 A.M. X X YX Y for additional business. x ADDITIONAL BUSINESS X Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 803 to RES. NO. X X YX X set a public hearing for April 26, 1973 to consider 803 X an amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code for adding Chapter 20.41 entitled, "Specific Plan District ". x There being no further business, Planning X X YX X Commission adjourned at 1:05 A.M. X L,dACQUELINE E. HEATHER Secretary, Planning Commission City of Newport Beach, California Page 12.