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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/1971COMMISSIONERS f OL CALL w a Present Absent s CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting Place: Council Chambers Time: 8:00 P.M. Date: April 29. 1971 MINUTES INDEX EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Laurence Wilson, Asst. Community Development Director Dennis O'Neil, Asst. City Attorney Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Zoning Administrator Helen Herrmann i Prior to consideration of the following item, Chairman Jakosky stepped down because he owns waterfront property. Commissioner Adkinson stepped down for the same reason and because he also represents surety interests in the develop- ment. The hearing was conducted by Vice Chairman Watson. Item 1. Request to permit a restaurant in an M -1 District, to include USE tandem parking on -site, and an off -site parking lot. PERMIT NT. Tg21 Location: Lots 1 thru 7, Block 429, Lancaster's Addition, located at 3010 Lafayette Street, on the east side APPROVED of Lafayette Street between 30th Street and 31st Street. Zone: M -1 Applicant: Unger Pacific Inc:, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission and Mr. Craig Combs, architect representing Unger Pacific, Inc., as well as Mr. Robert Unger addressed the Commission. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the advisability of allowing tandem parking, the widening of Lafayette Avenue and the construction of a walkway along the bay front. Mr:Unger. indicated his concern regarding public access to the walkway because of the fishing fleet and the clutter of ropes and gear and the desire to maintain a maritime atmosphere. Instead of Page 1. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 29, 1971 MINUTES INDEX W AWS- a3 a &L CALL 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 29, 1971 MINUTES INDEX a walkway, a public.pier was proposed which would extend six feet bayward from the 30th Street end. He explained. that if the fishing fleet should abandon the area, he would agree to opening up the waterfront walk to the public. Mr. Unger noted further that the restaurant complex would contain 7750 sq. ft. accommodating 250 persons while an additional 2150 sq. ft. would house specialty shops. Mr. Jim, Cleft, on behalf of Mr. Robert C. Kausen, President, of Cannery Village Merchants Association read into the record a letter outlining the goals of their organization; mainly a, master plan for the area bounded by 26th Street, 32nd Street, Newport Boulevard to the Rhine, including Lido Peninsula. lotion X After further discussion, the application was approved, iecond X subject to the following conditions: ayes X X X X Ibstain X X 1. The applicant shall obtain a demolition permit from Ibsent X the Community Development Department prior to the commencement, of demolition of any structure on the subject property. . 2. At no time shall the off - street parking required as a result of the numerical combination of appurtenant commercial facilities and the occupancy load of the restaurant, as determined by the Director of Community Development and the Fire Marshal, exceed the available off - street parking indicated on the plot plan. 3. All parking spaces shall conform to city standards and all parking spaces abutting a property line or struc- ture shall be provided with wheel stops. The drive- ways and off - street parking areas shall be paved and parking spaces lined thereon. 4. Landscape plans, including a watering facilities plan, prepared by a landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor or architect shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community Development. Landscaping shall be separated from paved areas by .a raised curb six (6 ") inches in height. 5. All loading and unloading operations shall be perform- ed on the site, and loading platforms and areas shall be screened by a landscape or architectural feature. 6. Standard improvements on Lido Park Drive, Lafayette Avenue, 31st Street and 30th Street shall be construct • ed; including curbs, gutters, drive approaches, side- walks, street lighting and paving. 7. Plans showing the location, size and copy of all signs shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Page 2. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH y -s So 10 kP J N N N L CALL 3 0 • on and All Ayes MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX Community Development, 8. All storage of cartons, containers and trash shall be shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6) feet in height. 9. The applicant shall acquire a harbor permit. 10. The parking lot located on the westerly side of Lafayette Avenue shall be subject to an off -site park- ing agreement prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the City Council; said parking agreement to maintain a flexibility.in the parking arrangement subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. 11. That a 25 foot radius corner cut - off shall be dedicat- ed at the Lido Park Drive intersection. 12. That provision of a walkway along the waterfront be investigated, and the staff report back to the Plan- ning Commission with further recommendations prior to issuance of a building permit. Chairman Jakosky and Commissioner Adkinson returned to the dais. ********* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Item 2. Request to subdivide 0.955 acres into 5 single family resi- TENTATIVE dential lots and one lot to be utilized as a private drive- M�TP_ way. TUCT N-7410 Location: Portion of Lot 17, Newport Heights, located at 2426 E. 15th Street, on the northerly side of East CONTINUED 15th Street between Powell Place and Gary Place. NIJ7�'I� MAY 20 Zone: R -1 Engineer: Ray Mercado, Garden Grove Applicant: John Wielenga Construction, Garden Grove X Owner: Donald D. Andrews, Newport Beach X Continued until May 20, 1971 at the request of the applicant. Page 3. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH v v£ pN ON __$ 35��N L CALL -� Motion Second All Ayes MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX Item 3. Request for a two year extension of a previously granted use permit allowing the sale and display of new travel motor homes and vehicles taken in on trade; and a ground sign 6' X 16', 20 feet in height. EXTENSIO1 UF — USE 1TRMIT NF-i353 Location: Portion of Lot A, Tract 919, located at 2200 West Coast Highway, on the north side of West APPROVED Coast Highway easterly of Tustin Avenue. Zone: C -1 -H Applicant: Clifford T. Nutt, Newport Beach Owner: Ardell Investment Co., Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission. Mr. Clifford Nutt, the applicant, was present and stated that he leases the subject property on a month to month basis and feels he should not be required to construct a sidewalk, as recommended by the staff, until a decision is made regarding the freeway. Mr. Kent Sneider, attorney for Ardell Investment Company, the property owner, also addressed the Commission asking for an extension of the use permit without the sidewalk improvement. There was a discussion regarding the suggested improvement and it was pointed out that the City and the utility companie are considering the formation of an underground utility district in this area. X After further discussion, Use Permit No. 1353 was extended X for a period of time not to exceed two years subject to the condition that street improvements on West Coast Highway.in front of the.subject property shall be delayed until a final determination is made on the formation of an underground utility district and if the district is formed, that con- struction shall be further delayed until the undergrounding of utilities and the removal of overhead plant is complete. Item 4. Request to permit the realignment of property lines to create two R -1 parcels out of three existing R -1 parcels. RESUB- DITIISION N Location: Lots 31, 32 and 33, Tract 756, located at 2110 East Balboa Boulevard, on the north side of East Balboa Boulevard between "M" and "N" Streets. APPROVED Zone: R -1 Page 4. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Second Al Ayes Motion Second All Ayes 7 � April 29, 1971 MINUTES INDEX Applicant: George Koteles & Assoc., Newport Beach Owner: George Hoag II, Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission. X The application was approved subject to.the condition that X a parcel map be filed. Item 5. Request to permit the division of one R -1 lot, containing RESUB- two single - family dwellings, into two R -1 lots. DIVISION 90. 304 Location: Lot 12, Block 12, Tract 27, located at the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Beacon APPROVED Street. Zone: R -1 Applicants: R. L. Brashear and Rudy Choy, Newport Beach Owners: Same as applicant Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission. Mr. Carl Hilliard represented Mr. Brashear and answered questions of the Commission. X Following a discussion, it was felt that in the best interest X of City as well as the innocent parties involved, this situation should be resolved, therefore, approval was recommended subject to the following conditions: 1. That a parcel map be filed. 2. That separate water and sewer service be provided for each parcel to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 3. That a private sewer easement satisfactory to the City Attorney be provided guaranteeing permanent access to the public sewer from the southeasterly parcel. 4. That curb and driveway apron be installed at the front of the property facing on Beacon Street and that it be made continuous around the bend of Beacon Street and include the standard drain intakes to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Page 5. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH O N :v' f Jr N N L CALL 00 ° } • Motion Second All Ayes • MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX 5. That the building shall be reinspected and any violations shall be corrected. Item 6. Request to permit a 500 seat addition to the existing 1252 seat Edwards Newport Cinema. USE PEMIT W.-TY27 Location: Parcels 1 and 2, Block 300, Newport Center, located at 300 Newport Center Drive East, on APPROVED the easterly side of Newport Center Drive East between Anacapa Drive and San Miguel Drive, Zone: C -O -H Applicant: Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc., San Gabriel Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the off - street parking. Chairman Jakosky noted that he period- ically requests a tally count of the parking for the entire area but to date, a full count has not been received. Mr. Jim Edwards was present and stated that the only facilities open at night; when the "joint use" of parking would be used, are the theatre and Milo's Health Club. It was noted that the theatre addition would be operated after 5:30 P.M. except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It was noted that they would show different pictures in each theatre. X After further discussion, the application was approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a resubdivision application be filed incorporat- ing the entire theatre site. Said resubdivision shall not require further Planning Commission review.. 2. That a legal description describing the site be furnished to the Department of Community Development. 3. The applicant will furnish the City an off -site park - ing agreement, satisfactory to the City Attorney, providing for the joint use of 100 parking spaces to be available after 5:30 P.M. on weekdays and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 4. Matinee showings in both theatres shall not exceed 1250 at any one time except on week ends and holidays.. Page 6. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ft � J L CALL Motion Second All Ayes f� U MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX 5. Landscape plans, including a watering facilities plan, prepared by a landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor or architect, shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Community Develop- ment. Landscaping shall be separated from paved areas by a raised curb six (6 ") inches in. height. Item 7. Request to permit a drive -up auto teller facility at the Newport National Bank. USE PERMIT NU-.T5-28 Location: Portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 1666 MacArthur Boulevard, on the APPROVED southwesterly corner of Pacific View Drive and MacArthur Boulevard (realigned). Zone: C -O -H Applicant: Newport National Bank, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to th Commission. Mr. Paul Ruffing with William P. Ficker, Architect, represent- ed the applicant and answered questions of the Commission. X Following a discussion regarding the driveways, circulation X and pedestrian crosswalks, the application was approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The stacking lanes be striped and furnished with directional markings to the satisfaction of the City. Traffic and Parking Engineer. 2. Pedestrian crosswalks shall be marked between the two adjacent parking areas and the sidewalk leading to the main entrance. Item 8. Request to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and USE wine only).in conjunction with a combination delicatessen/ PERMIT restaurant located within 200 feet of a residential district. N0. 1529 Location: Portion of Lot 2, Tract 4824, located at 1132 APPROVED Irvine Avenue (Westcliff Plaza). Zone: C -O -H Page 7. COMMISSIONERS D V £ FQ 0 0 N N N £ L CALL o Motion Second All Ayes • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX Applicant: Meyerhof's, Irvine Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the. application to the Commission. Mr. Hal Rosoff, one of the Owners of the restaurant, was present and addressed the Commission. It was noted that they have changed the seating capacity of 27 as shown on the submitted sketch and their occupancy for the restaurant and delicatessen will not exceed the number of spaces which the Irvine Company has indicated will be alloted to them. X X Following a discussion, the application was approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the sale of alcoholic beverages be limited to beer and wine only, in conjunction with a bonafide restaurant. 2. That no alcoholic beverages be served after 10:00 P.M. 3. The occupancy load to be determined by the Fire Department and the off - street parking requirements to conform to this occupancy. Item 9. Request to permit ,6 dwelling units on a lot having a total VARIANCE area of 6900 sq. ft. where the ordinance requires a minimum of 7200 sq. ft. NO. 998 APPROVED Location: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 3, Balboa Tract, located at 407, 409 and 411 Harding Street, at the southeast corner of Harding Street and Cypress Street. Zone: R -3 Applicant: W. H. F. Company, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant. Zoning Administrator Hewicker presented the application to the Commission and noted that the improvement of this property would be in the best interest of the City. Mr. Charles Hiller, the architect was present and upon being questioned by the Commission,.stated that the owner would not be opposed to a resubdivision creating one parcel out of these lots. Page 8. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Motion Second Al Ayes Motion Second Al Ayes • ion econd All Ayes II April 29, 1971 MINUTES INDEX Following a discussion, the application was approved subject to the condition that a parcel map be recorded creating one site out of these 3 lots. Commissioner adkinson observed that the staff should encourage the combination of lots into one parcel. Item 10. Proposal to change the name of Tustin Avenue northerly of its intersection with Irvine Avenue and Acacia Street between STREET NAME its intersection with Tustin Avenue and Palisades Road to MANGE "Irvine Avenue ",.and thereby establish the name "Irvine Avenue for the continuous arterial thoroughfare between "IRVINE CAff Drive and Palisades Road. AVENOEr APPROVED Zoning Administrator Hewicker explained the proposed street name change to the Commission. X Following a discussion, the Commission recommended the X proposed street name change to the City Council for approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all three government agencies -- Orange County and the Cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa -- agree to concurrent street name changes. 2. That all property owners and businesses be notified of the change by letter. 3. That approximately six months' time be allowed before the official date of the change. 4. That each government agency make arrangements and bear the cost for new street name signs within its territory. 5. That dual street name signs be allowed for a reasonabl period before and after the official date of change. Item 11. Proposal to change the name of Palisades Road between the Newport Freeway and MacArthur Boulevard to "Bristol Street ". STREET NAME CHANGE Zoning Administrator Hewicker explained this proposed street name change to the Commission. "BRISTOL SfR—EE—Tlr- X After a discussion, the Commission recommended the proposed X street name change to the City Council for approval, subject APPROVED to the following conditions: Page 9. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH � v Q -0 61 N ^S u S L CALL s o Motion Second All Ayes MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX 1. That all three government agencies -- Orange County and the Cities of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa -- agree to concurrent street name changes. 2. That all property owners and businesses be notified of the change by letter. 3. That approximately six months' time be allowed before the official date of the change. 4. That each government agency make arrangements and bear the cost for new street name signs within its territory. 5. That dual street name signs be.allowed for reasonabl period before and after the official date of change. It was suggested that the name "Palisades Road" be set aside for use by the City at some future date. Item 12. Request to create one R -2 lot, 2007.5 sq. ft. in area, from RESUB- property remaining after widening of Balboa Boulevard. DIVISION Location: Portion of Lots 21 and 22, Block 132; Lake Tract, located at 3202 and 3204 West Balboa Blvd. APPROVED on the northerly side of West Balboa Blvd., between 32nd Street and 33rd Street. Zone: R -2 Applicant: City of Newport Beach Owner: City of Newport Beach Zoning Administrator Hewicker explained that this resub- division would be creating one R -2 lot from residuals of two R -2 lots which remain following the widening of Balboa. Boulevard. X Following a discussion, the Commission approved the X resubdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. That no vehicular access from Balboa Boulevard be permitted. 2. That a Parcel Map be filed. Page 10. COMMISSIONERS V � � O J G O p 3 N L CALL > -5 Motion Second All Ayes • Motion Second All Ayes Motion econd 4i1 Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES April 29, 1971 INDEX Item 13. Proposed amendment to Sections 20.02.20, 20.10.020(C), AMENDMENT 20.12.020(C), 20.13.020(C), 20.16.040 and 20.18.040 NO. 284 pertaining to "Home Occupations ". REMOVED Initiated by: City of Newport Beach X Removed from the agenda. X Item 14. Request to create one parcel of land for use as a site for a Boys' Club. RESUB- Dip3 �fON Location: Portion of Block 52 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 2555 Vista del Oro, on the westerly CONTINUED side of Vista del Oro, approximately 240 feet UNTIL northerly of the intersection of Vista del Sol MA-Y-20 and Vista del Oro. Zone: R- 4- B -2 -UL Applicant: City of Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant X Continued until May 20, 1971 at the request of the Boys' X Club. Item 15. Request to permit the construction of a Boys' Club USE PERMIT Location: Portion of Block 52 of Irvine's Subdivision, NU.—TS-03 located at 2555 Vista del Oro, on the westerly side of Vista del Oro, approximately 240 feet CONTINUED northerly of the intersection of Vista del Sol U13ii- and Vista del Oro. MAY 20 Zone: R- 4- B -2 -UL Applicant: City of Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant X Continued until May 20, 1971 at the request of the Boys' X Club. Page 11. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Y �£ O 70�5 N N N £ N L CALL ' April 29, 1971 MINUTES INDEX On motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Adkinson, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. o� n R. Adkinson, Secretary Newport Beach City Planning Commission Page 12.