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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1970CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Minutes of: Regular Meeting of Planning Commission Date: April 16, 1970 • Time: 8:00 P.M. Place: Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS 9 F y p ,' O n In 3 f. 5 N 'S R 5 ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: MEMBERS Laurence Wilson, Planning Director x x x x x x x EX-OFFICIQ Dennis O'Neil, Asst. City Attorney Kenneth L. Perry, Asso. Civil Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James E. Nuzum, Associate Planner William Foley, Zoning Inspector Helen Herrmann On motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Glass, and carried, the minutes of April 2, 1970 were approved. 1. AMENDMENT Request to amend a portion of Districting Map N' . 261 No. 22 from an R -3 District to a C -O -H District. APPROVED Location: Lot .100, Tract 4692, located at the northeast corner of Flagship AS AMENDED Road and Placentia Avenue. Zone: R -3 Applicant: William Messenger Company, Newport Beach Owner: Cauthers- Geohegan Company, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson presented the applica- tion to the Commission and explained the dif- ference between the C-0-H, A -P and R -4 zones. Mr. Edward Lee of the William Messenger Compan addressed the Commission and explained that the reason the C -O -H zoning was requested was because the southerly part of the lot is in that zone. He stated further that the owners of the property have agreed to the property being zoned A -P, which would limit the building height to 35 feet. There was a discussion re- garding parking and Mr. Lee stated that the Page 1, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • April 16,.1970 COMMISSIONERS A- 01�_ O A01,01. \ \ parking on the subject lot is in no way tied either to the Park Lido Homes or to the Park Lido Medical Building. Dr, Robert Rakel addressed the Commission and stated that there is a pressing need for a facility of this type in the area and this is the most logical site available at this time.. Mr. Robert Coles, architect, addressed the Commission and stated that the building could be placed entirely in the C -0 -H District, using the adjacent R -3 for parking, however this would place the building closer to the neighbors and at an awkward angle. He stated further that the building would be 80' x 144' on each floor or a total of 23,000 sgeft, gross, exclusive of the elevator tower. The maximum number of employees anticipated is 35, with 10 doctors at any one time, and the maxi- mum number of patients per day around 300. • Mr. Frank Abbott addressed the Commission and stated he has owned three of the Park Lido homes since the complex was built, and the mod (l in the sales office at that time had shown the parking lot as part of the Park Lido Homes and .. further, that the sign on the lot states "Park Lido Homes, a Private Community". Mr. Daren Groth, President of the Park Lido Homeowner's Association, addressed the Commis- sion and stated that this application was dis- cussed at a Board of Director's meeting on Tuesday, April 14th. Mr. Groth did not think there was any disagreement among the Board members as to who owned Lot 1000 While it is possible that it was represented by the Carl Buck Company as part of the Park Lido Homes when it was set up on the model complex, Mr. Groth does not believe that Park Lido has ever laid any claim to it; in other words, there are 98 lots and one lot in common, which is lot 99, and lot 100 has always been held out of this particular tract, As far as the zoning is concerned, the Board . is opposed to C -0 -H zoning '.but in agreement with the A -P -H zone, which would allow the Messenger Company to develop the property as they have shown on their plans. If approved for the A -P -H District, the Board would,like to have a condition attached that a 6 foot Page. 20 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Anril 19 107n COMMISSIONERS a O "o 5-0 N high masonry wall be erected on the property lines adjoining the residential property, with adequate sight clearance, or else the Commis- sion could condition the zoning to site plan approval by the Planning Director. Mr. Henry Akner of 4304 Patrice Road stated he had lived in Park Lido at least 3 or 4 years before he was aware that he did not have an interest in Lot 100. He stated further that the proposed development looked satisfactory to him; however, since there is a great deal of traffic in this area, he hoped adequate sight clearance would be provided. Mr. Goldsmith of 428 Orion Way addressed. the Commission and stated he felt the development of Lot 100 was inevitable. His prime interest is that it be developed properly and' the development as shown in the picture is satis- factory, He would like the Commission to have • some control over the development. Mr. Ralph Gray who owns 13 apartment buildings in the Mediterranean Village stated that he is in favor of the proposed development,.and the A -P -H zoning, After further discussion regarding the various types of zoning, the application was . recom - Motion x mended to the City Council for approval of the Second x A -P -H zone with the requirement that prior to All Ayes the zoning taking effect; a 6 foot masonry wall be constructed between the residential area and the proposed development or, in lieu, thereof,..that a bond be.posted guaranteeing construction of the walls Planning Director Wilson stated that this matter would now be forwarded to the City Council for action and that anyone interested .should con- tact either the City Clerk or Planning Depart - ment as to the date of the hearing. • Page 3. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a Aoril 16. 1970 COMMISSIONERS v o�''S w°-s t!� 10, Item 2. USE PERMir Request to permit yacht.-sales display in con - junction with a manufacturing.and plating company engaged in building yacht accessories. O. 1474 REMOVED FROM Location: Portion of Lot 2, Tract'3145, CALENDAR located, at 811'Production Place, on the south side of Production Place between Placentia Avenue and Monrovia Avenue. Zone: M -1 -A Applicant: Rolly Pulaski, Costa Mesa Owner: Robert Hixson, Newport Beach Mr. Robert Hixson, the applicant, -:w•as present and stated he wanted to clarify one point; he does not own the property, it belongs to Mrs. Mary Axelson. However, they..are in escro • and he is interested in obtaining the property for use in conjunction with the manufacture of marine accessories on his adjacent property. Mrs. Axelson addressed the Commission and stated that she is the owner of the.property, which adjoins her private parking lot of 39 spaces which she maintains for her tenants and employees. She stated further that Mr. Hixson told her he intended to use the.property as a parking lot, and she is opposed to the display of yachts as the lot is only 51 feet wide and. she doubts that they could get the yachts on and off the property. Mr. Hixson stated that at the time he purchased the property.he did not intend to display yachts there; he has since had an opportunity to get a yacht dealer ship and believes this would be compatible with the industries on the street. It.was explained to Mr. Hixson that the Commis Sion cannot grant a use permit withbut the permission of the party who owns the property, therefore the application was removed from the Motion x calendar until such time as the applicant Second x • takes action to reactivate it. All Ayes Page 4. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Anril 16. 1970 COMMISSIONERS gao�� F3 05: a Item 3. USE PERMI1 NO. 1357 RUES FOR EX EN SION APPROVED Request for extension of a use permit which allows live entertainment and the serving.of alcoholic beverages. Location: Lot 19, Block 21, Newport Beach Tract, located at 2106 West Ocean Front Boulevard, on the northerly side of West Ocean Front Boulevar between McFadden Place and 21st Place.. Zone: C -1 Applicant: Richard.L. Lawrence (Alley West) Newport Beach Owner: Haldis S. Hertzog, Long Beach Mr. Richard Lawrence, the owner of the Alley. West Restaurant, was present at the meeting • and addressed the Commission regarding the operation of his business. They have been ope. for 2 years and have had no problems with the Alcoholic Beverage Control and have made a sincere effort to upgrade the area. As far as Miss Griffith's complaint is con- cerned, Mr. Lawrence stated that they do have amplified music and he does not deny that it can be heard upstairs. However, the use permit allows 3 entertainers but only on rare occasions. do they have more than one, with'an electric guitar. He does not feel that the amplified music can be turned down as that is what is selling today;.however, they have put six inches of insulation in the ceiling and lowered the speakers in the room and have tried to cooperate. Mr. Lawrence pointed out further that the application is before the Commission only because of a technicality, due to the beach being zoned R -1. Miss Peggy Griffith, who owns the hotel above the Alley West, addressed the Commission re- garding the amplified music which is bothering the people who reside in the hotel. She feels • that the level of the base and the amplifica- tion should be restricted in some way. Mr. Sidney L. Soffer who owns a restaurant in Page 5. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Anril 1Fi. 1Q7n COMMISSIONERS A�d 7C kmv-one� � r the area addressed the Commission.` He has a room in the hotel above the Alley West and has been bothered by the music, however, he feels this problem can be solved. After a further discussion, the request for Motion x extension was approved subject to the followinc Second_ x conditions: Ayes x x x x x Abstain x x 1. That the use permit be extended for a one year period. 2, That..live entertainment be limited to three entertainers. 3. Amplification shall be permitted to the extent that it does not constitute a nuisance in the immediate area and should there be a complaint registered because of the amplification, that the matter be referred back to the Planning. Commission by the Planning Director and • notice given to the applicant of a hearing to eliminate the amplification. 4. That alcoholic beverages be permitted only in connection with'a °bonafide eating place. Item 4. VARIANCE Request to permit a.reduc.tion in the number of parking spaces required for the Newport Arches NO. 988 Marina property,in order to provide drive -up. CONTINUED television banking facilities for the Centinela Bank in the parking lot. UNTIL MAY 7 Location: Portion of Lot 170,'Block 2, Irvine's Subdivision, located at 3333 West Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Riverside Drive. Zone: C -2 Applicant: Centinela Bank; Inglewood • Owner: City of Newport Beach and County.of Orange. The matter was continued until May 7, 1970 as the applicant was not represented at the meet - Page 6. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Anril 16. 1Q7n COMMISSIONERS y O ar ing. Staff was instructed to advise the appli Motion x cant to have a representative present at the Second x meeting on May 7, 1970. All Aye Item 5. USE PERMI Request extension of time permitted for comple tion of conditions of approval relative to thi use permit. N . 1285 REQUEST FOR Location: Portion of Lot 169,'Block 2, of EXTENSION Irvine's Subdivision, located at_ 393 Hospital Road, north side of CONTINUED Hospital Road between Newport Boulevard and Placentia Avenue. N7T MAY 21 Zone: R -3 and C -O -H Applicant:. Kenneth W. McCulloch Owner: Central Newport Healthcare Corp. % Mission Convalescent Hospital • San Gabriel, California. Planning Director Wilson informed the Commis- sion that according to Mr. McCulloch, they are waiting for action by the State Division of Highways before going ahead with this work. The Commission inquired whether any progress had been made on the other items not related to the State Division of Highways and Planning Director Wilson replied there was nothing apparent on the ground. Commissioner Glass stated that staff had recom- mended that the matter be continued until May 21st, which is more than a month, and he felt that if items 1 and-5 are not. .completed Motion x by that time, that revocation proceedings Second x should be instituted. All Ayes The item was continued until May 2l; 1970 Commissioner Adkinson stepped down from the dais during discussion of the following item in order to avoid a conflict of interest. Ije 6._ RE UEST Request for annexation of a portion of Asses- FOR sors Block 232 and 234, Tract 706, located AWNEXATION between Orchard Drive and Palisades Road, easterly of Tustin Avenuee Page 7. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 A ril 16 1970 COMMISSIONERS } 3 - Planning Director Wilson pointed out the'.loca- tion of the proposed annexation and described the surrounding area. After discussion, Mr. Jack Mullan, the propose t of the annexation answered questions pertainin to future land use in the area. The Commissio raised a question regarding the small size of the area proposed for annexation and expressed their desire that staff conduct a further study to determine if a larger area should be included; also future land uses in the entire area. Commissioner Adkinson returned to the dais. On motion of Commissioner Watson,.seconded by Commissioner Glass „and carried,-the-meeting was adjourned until May 7 1970 at 8:00 P.M. • in the City Council Chambers. l n R: Adkinson, Secretary Planning Commission • Page 8.