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Commissioner Merrill was absent.
EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Manager
Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Manager
Patricia Temple, Principal Planner
Craig Bluell, Senior Planner
Don Webb, City Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
Minutes of Rescheduled Regular Meeting, April 13, 1989:
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Motion was made and voted on to approve the April 13,
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Minutes of April 20. 1989:
Minutes of
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Motion was made and voted on to approve the corrected April
20, 1989, Planning Commission Minutes. MOTION CARRIED.
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Public Comments:
Public
Mr. Tex Griffith, President of the Newport Harbor - Costa
Comments
Mesa Board of Realtors, submitted a brochure regarding
California's Housing Crisis to the Planning Commission and
discussed said brochure with the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Janine Gault invited the Planning Commission, staff,
and the public to attend the 4th Annual Newport Heights
Memorial Day Picnic.
Peg Morreale submitted a petition signed by 230 persons
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recommending that a moratorium be placed on all signs in
the City until the Sign Code is reviewed.
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Posting of the Agenda:
Posting .
of the
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the Planning
Agenda
Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, April 28, 1989, in
front of City Hall.
Recuest for Continuances:
Request
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff has
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requested that Item No. 1, Variance No. 1152, Arthur Leeser
and Robert Feiss, applicants, regarding the construction
of a single family dwelling located at 2310 First Avenue,
be continued to the May 18, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting so as to allow additional time to review the
application.
Motion
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Motion was made and voted on to continue Variance No. 1152
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to the May 18, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION
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CARRIED.
Mr. Hewicker stated that the applicant, Peninsula Shipyard,
Inc, has requested that Item No. 5, Use Permit No. 1922
(Amended), located at 223 21st. Street, be continued to the
May 18, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. In response to
Commissioner Edwards' concern regarding the continuance,
Mr. Hewicker explained that the application was continued
twice at staff's request. Inasmuch as no one appeared to
testify at the public hearing, Commissioner Edwards stated
that he would support the request for continuance.
Motion
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Motion was made and voted on to continue Use Permit No.
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1922 (Amended) to the May 18, 1989, Planning Commission
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meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
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Variance No. 1152 (Continued Public Hearing)
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Item No.1
Request to permit the construction of a single family
dwelling which will exceed 1.5 times the buildable area of
the site on property located in the R -2 District. The
proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code
so as to allow the proposed structure to encroach 16 feet
into a required 20 foot front yard setback adjacent to
First Avenue, 5 feet into a required 10 foot rear yard
setback, and a request to construct a five ± foot high
wrought iron spa enclosure that encroaches 20 feet into the
required 20 foot front yard setback.
LOCATION: Portions of Lots 2 and 4, Block 429,
Corona del Mar, located at 2310 First
Avenue, on the northeasterly side of
First Avenue, between Acacia Avenue and
Begonia Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
ZONE: R -2
APPLICANTS: Arthur Leeser and Robert Feiss, Los
Angeles
OWNERS: Same as applicants
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff has
requested that this item be continued to the May 18, 1989,
Planning Commission meeting so as to allow additional time
to review the plans.
Motion was made and voted on to continue Variance No'. 1152
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Variance No. 1153 (Public Hearing)
Item No.2
Request to permit alterations to an existing single family
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dwelling on property located in the R -1 District, so as to
allow the construction of two second floor balconies which
Approved
exceed the maximum allowable height in the 24/28 Foot
Height Limitation District.
LOCATION: Lot 7, Tract No. 1257, located at 3425
Ocean Boulevard, on the southerly side
of Ocean Boulevard, between Marigold
Avenue and Narcissus Avenue, in Corona
del Mar.
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: Robert Tyler, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Same as applicant
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The public hearing was opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. John Brownlee, appeared before the Planning
Commission on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Brownlee stated
that he concurs with the findings and conditions in Exhibit
"A ". Mr. Brownlee submitted photographs of structures in
the area that have second floor balconies.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
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Motion was made to.approve Variance No. 1153, subject to
the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ".
Commissioner PersGn stated that he would support the motion
inasmuch as the applicant has met the findings to grant the
variance.
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CARRIED.
Findings:
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applying to the land, building or use
referred to in the application, which circumstances
or conditions do not apply generally to other land,
buildings and /or uses in the same district inasmuch
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as the original natural topography of the subject
property is significantly different than the other
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lots on the upland side of Ocean Boulevard and that
the existing developed nature of the site requires
the applicant to design the project using existing
floor levels.
2. That the granting of the application is necessary for
the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights of the applicant, inasmuch as the
proposed balconies are of comparable height to other
decks on the adjoining properties.
3. That the granting of such application will not, under
the circumstances of the particular case, be
materially detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the subject property
and will not under the circumstances of the
particular case be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to property improvements
in the neighborhood inasmuch as the proposed deck
extension will not obstruct views from the adjoining
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residential properties.
Conditions:
1. That the proposed development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans
and elevations.
2. That Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
addition of the balconies to the building under
construction.
3. That this variance shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months of the date of approval as specified
in Section 20.82.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
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Use Permit No. 3350 (Public Hearing)
Item No.3
Request to permit the establishment of a take -out
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restaurant specializing in the sale of yogurt, soft drinks
and baked goods with incidental seating on property located
Approved
in the C -1 District. The proposal also includes a request
to waive a portion of the required off - street parking
spaces.
LOCATION: Lots 5 and 6, Block B, Tract No. 470 and
Lot 9, Block 730, Corona del Mar, located
at 2445 East Coast Highway, on the
southwesterly corner of East Coast
Highway and Carnation Avenue, in Corona
del Mar.
ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: MCM Golden Spoon, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Levon Gugasian, Newport Beach
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The public hearing was opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. Wilfried Voge, applicant, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Voge stated that he concurs with
the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ". He stated that
there are 11 Golden Spoon take -out restaurants in Orange
County.
Commissioner Pers6n and Commissioner Debay addressed the
Golden Spoon take -out restaurant located at 17th Street and
Irvine Avenue in Costa Mesa.
Commissioner Debay referred to the five parking spaces that
would be available for the subject facility until 5:00
p.m., and no designated parking spaces after 5:00 p.m. Mr.
Voge explained that the five on -site parking spaces would
be designated with "10 minute only" parking signs, and he
said there are sufficient parking spaces in the area during
the evening hours. Mr. Voge stated that over half of the
take -out restaurant's customers will walk to the facility
inasmuch as there is heavy emphasis to cater to the local
residents and nearby businesses.
Commissioner Pers6n stated that he did not have a concern
that the facility would be a destination restaurant.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Edwards
regarding the traffic that is generated by the foregoing
11 take -out restaurants, Mr. Voge explained that they serve
between 200 to 400 patrons daily depending upon the
location of the facility. He indicated that there is a
high volume of lunch business at several of the Golden
Spoon facilities. Mr. Voge stated that he discussed the
available parking spaces with the owner of Hemingway's
Restaurant inasmuch as the restaurant is also located at
the subject site, and he said that there would not be a
problem sharing the parking spaces.
Chairman Pomeroy pointed out that there is a Municipal
Parking Lot within walking distance of the take -out
restaurant.
In response to a concern posed by Commissioner Winburn
regarding Condition No. 8 which states that "no seating
shall be provided in the patio area..... or in the
courtyard area.. ", Mr. Voge concurred with said condition.
Commissioner Pers6n referred to Condition No. 14 in Exhibit
"A" which states that the Planning Commission has the
ability to review the use permit if it is determined that
the operation is detrimental to the community. He pointed
out specific concerns would be traffic, parking, or trash.
Mr. Voge assured the Planning Commission that adequate
trash receptacles and trash pickup by the employees would
be provided.
Motion Motion was made and voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3350
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adequate restaurant parking. MOTION CARRIED.
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FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed development is consistent with the
Land Use Element of the General Plan and with the
Local Coastal Program and is compatible with the
surrounding land uses.
2. That the project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
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3. That the waiver of the development standards as they
pertain to walls, utilities, parking lot
illumination, landscaping, and a portion of the
required parking will not be detrimental to adjoining
properties.
4. That the approval of Use Permit No. 3350 will not,
under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental
to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and
general welfare of persons residing and working in
the neighborhood, or be detrimental or injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood or to
the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial conformance
with the approved plot plan and floor plan.
2. That the development standards pertaining to traffic
circulation, walls, landscaping, parking lot
illumination, and a portion of the required parking
spaces (i.e. 15 spaces during the day, Monday through
Friday and all parking spaces at night and on
weekends) shall be waived.
3. That no cooking or preparation of food other than
frozen dessert items, soft drinks and baked goods
shall be permitted unless an amendment to this use
permit is approved by the Planning Commission at a
later date. Said amendment could require the
addition of grease interceptors and exhaust fans.
4. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of
Chapters 20.06 of the Municipal Code.
5. That no on -sale or off -sale of alcoholic beverages
shall be permitted on the premises unless the
Planning Commission approves an amendment to this use
permit..
6. That trash receptacles for patrons shall be located
in convenient locations inside and outside the
building.
7. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall
be screened from East Coast Highway and adjoining
properties.
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8. That no seating shall be provided in the patio area
in front of the facility or in the courtyard area
directly to the rear of the facility unless an
amendment to this use permit is approved by the
Planning Commission.
9. That a washout area for refuse containers be provided
in such a way as to allow direct drainage into the
sewer system and not into the Bay or storm drains
unless otherwise approved by the Building Department
and the Public Works Department.
10. That a trash compactor be provided in the take -out
restaurant facility.
11. That Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained
prior to the establishment of the take -out restaurant
facility.
12. That the hours of operation shall be limited between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11 :00 p.m., Monday through
Thursday, and 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays,
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weekends, and holidays.
13. That 5 on -site parking spaces shall be provided for
the take -out restaurant facility until 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Employees shall park on -site
during that time.
14. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify
conditions of approval to this use permit, or
recommend to the City Council the revocation of this
use permit upon a determination that the operation
which is the subject of this amendment causes injury,
or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community.
15. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
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Use Permit No. 1421 (Amended)(Public Hearing)
Item No.4
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
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permitted the expansion of the existing Hoag Hospital
facility on property located in the A -P -H District. The
Gamma Knif
proposed amendment includes: a request to establish an
Approved
employee child care facility to be located in prefabricated
modular buildings adjacent to Newport Boulevard; the
Child Care
construction of a Gamma Knife facility; the construction
& Admin.
of an addition to the administrative offices, some of which
offices
will be located in prefabricated modular buildings; the
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southerly and westerly elevations of the existing hospital
tower; and the acceptance of an environmental document.
LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Record of Survey 15 -30,
located at 301 Newport Boulevard, on the
southwesterly corner of Hospital Road and
Newport Boulevard.
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APPLICANT: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,
Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
The public hearing opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Michael D. Stephens, President, Hoag Memorial Hospital,
Presbyterian, appeared before the Planning Commission, and
he introduced Mr. Pete Foulke, Senior Vice President, and
Mr. F. W. Evins, Vice President for Facilities and
Planning. Mr. Stephens requested that the application to
install three identification signs on the existing hospital
tower be deleted inasmuch as hospital representatives met
with adjacent neighbors and the applicant is responding to
their concerns. In response to questions posed by Chairman
Pomeroy, Mr. Stephens concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ".
Mr. Stephens addressed the delay of Hoag Hospital's Master
Plan, and the necessity of the projects that the Hospital
has brought to the City for consideration prior to the
completion of the Master Plan. He maintained that inasmuch
as technology is changing at a rapid rate there is a need
to expand the facility so as to accommodate additional
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personnel to provide human services to the community. Mr.
Stephens explained that the timeframe after the Hospital
submits the City's approved plans to the State Architecture
for approval is between four to six months.
Mr. Stephens explained that a 700 square foot addition to
the existing administrative wing is requested to
accommodate additional personnel. He further explained that
temporary modular office space would provide a location
for administrative functions for the hospital while the
child care facility utilized a portion of the Conference
Center. Mr. Stephens stated that if the projects coincided
with two other projects that would be under construction,
the emergency room parking area would be relieved of
crowded parking conditions.
Mr. Stephens explained that an addition is required to
house the Gamma Knife facility inasmuch as the equipment
requires special insulation. He stated that the Hospital
had been approached by the manufacturer regarding the new
technology that provides the treatment of brain lesions,
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and if they do not have an appropriate facility they will
lose the opportunity to install one of the few facilities
in the United States.
Mr. Stephens emphasized Hoag Hospital's critical need to
provide a day care center for the staff. He explained that
80 percent of the employees are female and a large portion
of that percentage are single parents. Mr. Stephens further
explained that when Hoag Hospital purchased the Cal -Trans
parcel, the employees were advised that there would be a
day care center at that location; however, he said that
subsequent to that time, the cancer center has been
approved and under construction and the Master Site Plan
has been delayed. Mr. Stephens stated that there is an
indication that the Hospital will be losing nurses at a
critical time because of the competitive standards that are
currently being set in hospitals to provide on -site day
care centers. He stated that day care will be provided in
the hospital in Irvine,.and it is currently available in
Fountain Valley. Mr. Stephens explained that the goal is
to provide a child care facility available by August, 1990,
because parents would be making plans over the summer
months for day care and the parents would be making changes
at that time. Mr. Stephens advised that the off -site
location that had been considered was no longer available
because the day care facility would have been only
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temporary. He explained that on a temporary basis, the
only viable use to provide the needed capacity would be a
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portion of the Conference Center area in addition to the
on -site modular buildings. Mr. Stephens emphasized that no
facility is more important inasmuch as day care is
essential to morale, and it would provide the ability to
recruit and retain nurses. He concluded that the next
great crises in health care is going to be the lack of
availability of nursing personnel and other allied
professions.
Commissioner Pers6n addressed Hoag Hospital's changing
needs and technology; however, he stated that the piecemeal
applications could be considered in the Master Plan. In
response to questions posed by Commissioner Pers6n, Mr.
Stephens replied that the child care center has the highest
priority with respect to the future of Hoag Hospital. Mr.
Stephens replied that the Hospital expects to bring the
Master Plan to the City in the Fall, 1989. Mr. Stephens and
Commissioner Pers6n discussed the delays of the approvals
and construction of the Cancer Center. Mr. Stephens
concurred that the Master Plan submitted to the City in the
Fall, 1989, would include a Child Care Center on the Cal -
Trans parcel; however, he said that he wanted to assure the
employees that there would not be similar delays to the
child care facility as there was to the Cancer Center.
Commissioner Pers6n addressed his concerns regarding the
cost that would be incurred because of the amount of
grading and cutting that would be required to add modular
buildings on the bluff above Newport Boulevard, and he said
it is feasible that the Master Plan may designate the site
as a permanent child care facility. Mr. Stephens responded
that if the Master Plan is approved in time to construct
the permanent child care facility so as to open in August,
1990, that the construction of the temporary modular
facilities will not proceed.
Mr. Stephens and Commissioner Pers6n addressed the
feasibility of the Planning Commission approving a child
care facility on the Cal -Trans site so as to assure the
hospital's employees that a facility would be constructed
in the future. James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated
that the Hospital does not have any entitlement on the
lower portion of the site other than the Cancer Center that
is currently under construction. Mr. Hewicker further
stated that when the Cancer Center was approved by the
Coastal Commission, the Coastal Commission stated that they
would not approve additional facilities on the Cal -Trans
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Mr. Stephens and Commissioner Pers6n discussed variable
sites that had previously been considered for the temporary
child care center including the Park Lido Building, a
parking structure at Superior Avenue and Placentia Avenue,
and the Hospital's parking structure.
Commissioner Debay stated her support of the day care
center, and she asked if the Hospital would agree to a
condition that when the child care center is permanent that
the Hospital would restore the bluff as an aftermath of
using it as a temporary site. Mr. Stephens stated that the
facility is important enough that they would stipulate that
they would not come forward with any applications for
another use that would involve that additional space, and
that they would support the restoration of the bluff in
compliance with the City's requests. Mr. Stephens
emphasized the disadvantage that Hoag Hospital has compared
to the Irvine hospital because day care is not provided at
Hoag Hospital. In response to a question posed by
Commissioner Debay regarding the projected opening of
August, 1990, Mr. Stephens explained that in addition to
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the date being the start of a school year, the date would
also coincide with the opening of the Cancer Center when
the administrative personnel would be relocated out of the
Conference Center to the Cancer Center. Mr. Stephens
agreed to a condition that the Hospital would be willing
to restore and relandscape the bluff after the temporary
modular buildings were removed.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Winburn, Mr.
Stephens replied that the Cancer Center is proposed to open
in March, 1990. He further replied that the Gamma Knife
facility could not be accommodated in the Cancer Center
facility because the therapy requires cobalt which
necessitates extensive shielding in the form of very thick
concrete walls.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Stephens and Mr. Hewicker
regarding a temporary child care center on the West Coast
Highway parking lot site until the Master Plan has been
approved and.the construction of the permanent child care
facility. Mr. Stephens expressed his concern that the
consideration of a structure on the Cal -Trans site prior
to the approval of a Master Plan would engender more
opposition than what the applicants are currently
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Edwards
regarding what the affect would be to the Hospital if the
child care center would not be approved, Mr. Stephens
replied that it would have an adverse impact on the
Hospital. Mr. Stephens explained that there is currently
a 12 percent nurse vacancy rate and it is imperative that
there be an incentive to attract nurses. He stated that
without a child care center it would be taking away a very
important element in the recruiting program. Mr. Stephens
further replied that the Master Plan's Environmental Impact
Report is currently being processed.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Stephens and Commissioner
Pers6n regarding compromises that could be made involving
parking areas between the Cal -Trans site and the upper
campus area.
Commissioner Debay expressed her concern regarding a
temporary child care center on the Cal -Trans property
during the construction of the Cancer Center and the
widening of West Coast Highway.
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Chairman Pomeroy stated that he has no objection to a child
care center. He said that there has to be a more prudent
solution than to tear a bluff apart, construct temporary
buildings on the bluff, and then restore the bluff.
Chairman Pomeroy suggested sites should be considered that
would accommodate not only a temporary child care facility
but also a permanent facility.
Commissioner Di Sano concluded that the primary factor
concerning the child care center is not dollars but timing,
and that the Hospital is requesting the subject site on the
basis that the Cal -Trans site is not guaranteed to be
approved.
Mrs. Peg Morreale, 270 Cagney Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission to state her objections to the numerous
amendments to the original use permit. She requested that
in fairness to the residents that the subject amendment be
denied until a Master Plan has been submitted to the City.
Mr. John Chamberlain, 260 Cagney Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission to oppose the Gamma Knife facility.
He requested that the record show that he has never met any
of the Planning Commissioners prior to the public hearing;
however, he invited them to his terrace to observe the hole
that is in the ground between Villa Balboa and Hoag
Hospital, which he believed to be the location of the Gamma
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Knife facility. Mr. Chamberlain stated his concerns
regarding the lack of information pertaining to
radioactivity.
Mrs. Shirley Laskin, 101 Sholz Plaza, appeared before the
Planning Commission to inquire how many children would be
enrolled in the temporary and permanent facilities. Mr.
Stephens reappeared before the Planning Commission, and he
replied that the anticipated occupancy of the temporary
facility would be a maximum of 100 children, five years of
age and under. He did not have a firm figure for the
permanent facility, but he anticipated that there would be
approximately 120 children. Mr. Stephens and Chairman
Pomeroy discussed the percentage of the staff that would
be using the facility, and based on a survey, Mr. Stephens
commented that approximately 10 percent of the nursing
staff would be using the facility.
Mr. Chris Hansen, 22 Encore Court, appeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of the residents of Newport
Crest. In reference to the January 5, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting, Use Permit No. 1421 (Amended), Exhibit
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"A ", Condition No. 5, regarding the widening of Hospital
Road, Mr. Hansen suggested that the condition be amended
to include a traffic light to insure a smooth traffic flow.
Mr. Stephens reappeared before the Planning Commission to
address the previously approved Condition.
The Planning Commission recessed at 8:50 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Dennis Hudson, Principal Planner with Child Care
Associates, Irvine, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Hudson addressed the relationship of the
child care center with the development of the Cal -Trans
site and the widening of West Coast Highway. He had
reservations that the Department of Social Services, Child
Care Licenses, would allow the facility to be licensed
because of the amount of construction in the area. Mr.
Hudson also addressed the issue of child care as it relates
to transportation. He explained that studies are underway
regarding how child care is helping mitigate transportation
throughout California, and he pointed out that a major
study has recently been completed by the City of Pasadena.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Pers6n, Mr.
Hudson explained that the Child Care License Division would
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not be favorable to a facility on the Cal -Trans site until
the facility has been - included in the Master Plan, and in
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a timely fashion away from the period of heavy construction
and noise level inherent with construction.
Ms. J. B. Taylor, 240 Nice, appeared before the Planning
Commission. She addressed the "piecemeal" applications and
the proposed Master Plan, and the fear that the Hospital
will come before the Planning Commission with an
application and the residents will be unable to respond.
Ms. Taylor inquired why the administrative staff could not
be moved from the Conference Center into a temporary
structure which would allow an area that could accommodate
the temporary child care center.
Mr. Bob Trivison, 240 Nice Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission to discuss the need for a flexible
Master Plan. Chairman Pomeroy and Commissioner Pers6n
responded that it is anticipated that the Master Plan will
be amended periodically to accommodate the change in
technology.
Mr. Stephens reappeared before the Planning Commission, and
he responded to the foregoing testimony. Mr. Stephens
explained that the Hospital has attempted to reduce the
demand for modular units by not relocating the
administrative staff. Mr. Stephens stated that the use
permit for the.Cancer Center would need to be amended if
the Conference Center activities would be transferred to
the Cancer Center. Mr. Stephens addressed the Hospital's
concerns pertaining to high priority items such as the
child care center, and he said that the Master Plan will
not be a guide to future technology needs such as the Gamma
Knife facility.
Commissioner Di Sano referred to Finding No. 3, Exhibit
"B ", regarding the public benefit of the Gamma Knife
facility, and he inquired if the child care facility would
have the same type of benefit to the community. Mr.
Stephens replied that the child care facility would have
a great impact on the community because of the lack of
nursing services. In response to a question posed by
Commissioner Di Sano, Mr. Stephens replied that two- thirds
of the population of Newport Beach uses Hoag Hospital
according to the data that has been received from the
State. Commissioner Di Sano commented on the right of
public benefit..
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
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F. W. Evins appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr.
Evins explained that the concern regarding the hole between
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Villa Balboa and the Cancer Center is the tunnel link
between the main. campus and the Cancer Center that was
lowered out of concern of the Villa Balboa residents. Mr.
Evins explained that the construction pertaining to the
Gamma Knife facility is governed by the office of State
Architecture, and State Health, Planning, and Development.
He stated that in compliance with the Hospital Seismic Code
of 1973 that hospitals are required to overbuild the
facilities that are critical and essential to public health
after an earthquake.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Pers6n requested that a straw vote be taken
with respect to each proposal.
Motion was made to approve a 10,000 square foot child care
center, which may be any combination of existing or
temporary modular buildings to be located anywhere.on the
Hoag Hospital campus other than the site proposed, and that
Hoag Hospital make application for the specific site
subsequent to the public hearings of the Master Plan in the
event that the Master Plan is not approved.
Commissioner Pers6n explained that Hoag Hospital has a
concern to advise its staff that they have taken a project
to the City, and they have made a commitment to child care
at Hoag Hospital. He said that it is the responsibility
of the City not to be emotional and grant the project on
a site that is not appropriate for the type of construction
that is proposed. Commissioner Pers6n further stated that
it is up to the City to support the Hospital's efforts to
provide child care on the Hospital campus, and he reasoned
that the motion achieves that in view of the Hospital's
time schedule which appears to be the summer of 1990.
Commissioner Pers6n stated that in the years that he has
been a Planning Commissioner, there has never been a
request to allow bluff construction for temporary modular
buildings. He stated that the Planning Commission may
request to have a large setback along Newport Boulevard
when the Master Plan comes to the City, and the Planning
Commission may be limiting their options to an extent by
granting the application to this particular site. He
suggested that the Hospital do better planning in terms of
their long range goals and needs with respect to specific
sites.
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Commissioner Debay stated that she would not support the
motion because of the time element. She explained that the
Hospital is aware of the constraints, the circulation of
traffic, the welfare of the children, and the extreme
complications of licensing child care. She indicated that
the proposed site would be temporary, and the Hospital is
willing to restore the bluff.
Commissioner Di Sano addressed Mr. Stephens' requests for
the child care facility, the residents' adversity to Hoag
Hospital's previous applications, and the Hospital's
immediate desire to proceed in a timely fashion with a
child care facility. Substitute motion was made to approve
the child care center as requested and as applicable in
Exhibit "A ".
Chairman Pomeroy concurred with Commissioner Pers6n that
good planning is imperative. Chairman Pomeroy stated that
he supports the child care center; however, he indicated
that other sites should also be explored.
Commissioner Edwards stated that he had concerns regarding
timing, and that changes in technology stimulates
reactionary planning. He suggested that the request for
a child care facility be continued to allow time for the
Hospital and the City to satisfy concerns pertaining to a
site that would become available by summer, 1990.
Commissioner Winburn supported the request for continuance
based on consideration of the schedule of the parking lot
that would become available after the completion of the
Lido Medical Center.
Commissioner Debay and Don Webb, City Engineer, discussed
the timing of the widening of West Coast Highway, Newport
Boulevard, the bridge, and the parking of the construction
equipment.
Commissioner Pers6n stated that he would support the
continuance; however, he emphasized that good planning
needs to be a strong consideration.
*I *I 1*11*1 Substitute Substitute Motion was made and voted on to
continue consideration of the child care center to the June
8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion was made and voted on to approve a 1,500 square foot
addition which will be used to house a Gamma Knife
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Motion was made to deny a 700 square foot addition to the
north end of the existing administrative wing.
Commissioner Pers6n explained that the proposal should be
considered at the time the Master Plan comes forward.
Commissioner Debay stated that she would not support the
motion inasmuch as the administrative offices would need
to be moved out of the Conference Center in order to
accommodate the Child Care Center.
Substitute
Commissioner Di Sano made a substitute motion to continue
Motion
consideration of the administrative offices to the June 8,
1989, Planning Commission meeting, inasmuch as the Child
Care Center is being continued to June 8, 1989.
Commissioner Pers6n emphasized that small projects should
not be coming to the Planning Commission piecemeal with the
exception of projects that are a result of new technology,
and he would not place the subject proposal in that
category. He said that he would prefer not to continue the
item.
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install 1,680 square feet of temporary modular office space
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to the June 8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting inasmuch
as the project would be directly affected by the Child Care
Center. MOTION CARRIED.
Motion
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Absent
and conditions to approve only the Gamma Knife facility at
this time. MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed development is consistent with the
Land Use Element of the General. Plan and is
compatible with surrounding uses.
2. That the project will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That adequate parking exists to serve the facility.
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4. That the design of the proposed improvements will not
conflict with any easements acquired by the public
at large for access through or use of property within
the proposed development.
5. That the public benefit associated with installation
of the proposed Gamma Knife facility requires that
such improvement be considered prior to and
independent from the approval of a Master Plan for
the hospital facility.
6. That the approval of this amendment to Use Permit
No. 1421 will not, under the circumstances of this
case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort and general welfare of persons
residing and working in the neighborhood, or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improvements
in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the
City.
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1. That the approval of Use Permit No. 1421 (Amended)
shall be for the construction of a Gamma Knife
facility only and shall be in substantial conformance
with the approved plans for said facility.
2. That all conditions of approval of Use Permit No.
1421 (Amended) shall remain in effect.
3. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
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Use Permit No. 1922 (Amended)(Continued Public Hearing)
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted the establishment of a boat repair and
maintenance facility on property located in the
"Recreational and Marine Commercial" area of the Cannery
Village/McFadden Square Specific Plan. The proposed
amendment includes a request to obtain the approval of a
professional office use in the "Recreational Marine
Commercial" area of the Cannery Village /McFadden Square
Specific Plan. The proposal also includes: a modification
to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use of tandem parking
spaces in conjunction with a new employee and customer
parking area to be located at 226 21st Street; and the
review of the operation of an existing boat crane which
exceeds the 26 foot basic height limit up to a maximum
height of 45 feet in the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation
District.
ZONE: SP -6
APPLICANT: Peninsula Shipyard, Inc., Newport Beach
OWNER: Norman G. Schmitt, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that this item be continued to the
May 18, 1989,.Planning Commission meeting.
Motion
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Ayes * 1922 (Amended) to the May 18, 1989, Planning Commission
Absent meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
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UP1922A
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LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 79 -732
(Resubdivision No. 644), located at 223
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of 21st Street between The Arcade and
Newport Bay, and Lots 14 through 17,
Block 220, Section A, Newport Beach,
located at 226 21st Street, on the
southeasterly side of 21st Street,
between The Arcade and Newport Bay, in
the Cannery Village/McFadden Square
Specific Plan Area.
ZONE: SP -6
APPLICANT: Peninsula Shipyard, Inc., Newport Beach
OWNER: Norman G. Schmitt, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that this item be continued to the
May 18, 1989,.Planning Commission meeting.
Motion
* * * * * * Motion was made and voted on to continue Use Permit No.
Ayes * 1922 (Amended) to the May 18, 1989, Planning Commission
Absent meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
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General Plan Amendment 88- 2(C)(Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.6
Request to revise the Housing Element of the Newport Beach
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General Plan as required by State Law.
Resolution
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
1190
Commissioner Debay referred to Program 4 of the Housing
Approved
Element, pertaining to mixed residential and
commercial/ industrial use developments that improve the
balance between housing and jobs. Commissioner Debay
requested a clarification of (a) which states that "the
City and the developer of proposed major
commercial/ industrial projects shall assess the housing
impact of such projects during the development review
process. ..." Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Manager,
explained that the foregoing section of the Housing Element
has been in effect since 1984. He stated that a major
project could be considered in the 500,000 square foot
range. Mr. Lenard compared the assessment to an
Environmental Impact Report inasmuch as the developer would
fund it and the City would have the report prepared.
Commissioner Debay addressed the location of housing, and
Mr. Lenard explained that the housing would be provided on
or off -site in cooperation with the developer. Mr. Lenard
stated that the Program has been retained in the General
Plan in the event there may be projects of a significant
magnitude to include mixed use.
Mr. David Dmohowski appeared before the Planning Commission
on behalf of The Irvine Company. Mr. Dmohowski,,Vtated that
the adopted Housing Element would affect Whe Irvine
Company's new housing, specifically the need to provide for
lower income households, and he addressed the cooperative
effort between staff and Irvine Company representatives in
drafting the new Housing Element Programs. Mr. Dmohowski
stated that the draft Housing Element highlights the
importance of economic feasibility in view of the lack of
available government subsidies to make the provisions of
such housing feasible and viable. He stated that the City
must rely entirely on local incentives, primarily in the
form of density bonus's so as to provide lower income
housing.
Mr. Dmohowski stated that The Irvine Company intends to
meet the affordable housing requirements through the
provision of rental housing. He maintained that The Irvine
Company believes that rental housing by definition, is a
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form of affordable housing even though under the City's
strict criteria they do not receive credit for that type
of housing in every case. He said that compared to other
forms of housing, rental housing is considerably less
costly than any other form of housing in the community,
particularly when the targets for affordablility are based
on fair market rent. He indicated that it is a significant
private subsidy in terms of market rent vs. fair market
rent on a per month per unit basis over the lifetime of a
project. Mr. Dmohowski stated that density bonus is
,critical to make affordable housing feasible.
Mr. Dmohowski stated that The Irvine Company is very
optimistic that the Housing Element can be interpreted in
a manner that will be flexible and applicable to the
individual conditions of projects as they come forward, so
they can in an economical and flexible way, make an attempt
to implement the targets and objectives as stated in the
Housing Element.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Edwards
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regarding full credit for rental housing, Mr. Dmohowski
explained that projects similar to Baywood are not
restricted to lower income families. He said that the rents
that the normal market would command would be within the
median or moderate income limits defined by the State and
by the County. He commented that most of the rents would
fall within those categories, yet there is not an
implication in the Housing Element that particular credit
is being given. Mr. Dmohowski stated that rentals by
definition, are a form of affordable housing, but not all
of them receive specific credit under the Housing Element.
Mr. Lenard explained that the Housing Element requires that
a percentage of the units be affordable given a variety of
circumstances and the target rents are at Orange County
fair market rents, which are substantially below the
market. He said that the remainder of a project, even
though it is not called affordable, is quite often at rates
at approximately $1,000.00 a month for a two bedroom unit,
which technically is affordable to a medium income family.
Mr. Lenard referred to the North Ford project, and he
explained that 25 percent of the project was required to
be affordable; however, realistically, 70 percent of the
project was affordable if higher income categories are
considered.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
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Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 1190, recommending
that the City Council approve in concept the revised draft
Housing Element Amendment and accept the previously
certified Environmental Document as adequate.
Chairman Pomeroy commended the City's success to provide
affordable housing units based on the goals that were set
several years ago and reported in the review of the Housing
Element, and he said that the Planning Commission will work
hard in achieving affordable housing goals in accordance
with the drafted Housing Element.
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A. General Plan Amendment 89- 1(F)(Public Hearing)
Item No.7
Request to increase the General Plan Intensity Limit for
GPA89 -1F
Koll Center Newport Industrial Sites 1 and 2 by 39,000
(R1188)
sq.ft. in order to allow the construction of a 65,000
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sq.ft. office building; and the acceptance of an
(R1189)
environmental document.
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B. Amendment No. 677 (Public Hearing)
Approved
Request to amend the Koll Center Newport Planned Community
District Regulations so as to combine Industrial Sites 1
and 2 into Light Industrial Site 1 and increase the
development entitlement in Light Industrial Site 1 by
39,000 square feet so as to allow the construction of a
65,000 square foot office building.
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C. Traffic Study No. 56 (Public Hearing)
Request to approve a traffic study so as to allow the
construction of a 65,000 square foot office building.
AND
D. Resubdivision No. 892 (Public Hearing)
Request to resubdivide two existing lots into a single
parcel of land.
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LOCATION: Lots 1 and 2, Tract No. 7953, located at
4311 Jamboree Road, on the northwesterly
side of Jamboree Road between MacArthur
Boulevard and Birch Street, in the Koll
Center Newport Planned Community.
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APPLICANT: Rockwell International, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
ARCHITECT/
ENGINEER Langdon and Wilson, Newport Beach
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. Pat Allen, Langdon and Wilson Architects, appeared
before the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicants.
Mr. Allen concurred with the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A ".
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
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1188), Amendment No. 677 (Resolution No. 1189), Traffic
Study No. 56, and Resubdivision No. 892, subject to the
findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ". Commissioner
Pers6n stated that the project is appropriate for the site.
Commissioner Debay supported the motion based on the
findings as stated in Exhibit "A ". She stated that the
findings do not disclose any problems from a planning
standpoint, and the project will not significantly increase
the traffic levels in the area.
The foregoing motion was voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
Findings:
1. That an Initial Study has been prepared for
the project in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State
CEQA Guidelines and City policy.
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2. That based upon the information contained in
the Initial Study, the project incorporates
sufficient mitigation measures to reduce
potentially significant environmental effect
to a level of insignificance. A Negative
Declaration has, therefore, been prepared.
3. That the information contained in the
environmental document has been considered in
the decision on this project.
Mitigation Measure:
1. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy for the proposed project, the
additional of a westbound left turn lane on
Bristol Street North at Birch Street shall have
been constructed, unless subsequent project
approval requires modification thereto. The
intersection improvement shall be subject to
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the approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89 -1 (F) Adopt Resolution No.
1188, recommending approval of General Plan Amendment
89 -1 (F) to the City Council.
C. AMENDMENT NO. 677 Adopt Resolution No. 1189,
recommending approval of Amendment No. 677 to the
City Council.,
D. TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 56
Findings:
1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which
analyzes the impact of the proposed project on
the circulation system in accordance with
Chapter 15.40 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code and City Council Policy S -1.
2. That the Traffic Study indicates that the
project traffic will add to an unsatisfactory
level of service at the intersection of Bristol
Street North and Birch Street which will have
an Intersection Capacity Utilization of greater
than 0.90.
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3. That the traffic study suggests an improvement
which will improve the level of traffic service
to meet the criteria of the Traffic Phasing Or-
dinance.
4. That the proposed project, including the
circulation system improvement, will neither
cause nor make worse an unsatisfactory level
of traffic service on any arterial roadway.
Conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy for the proposed project, the
additional of a westbound left turn lane on
Bristol Street North at Birch Street shall have
been constructed, unless subsequent project
approval requires modification thereto. The
intersection improvement shall be subject to
the approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
2. The portions of the parking lot affected by the
project shall be subject to further review and
approval by the City Traffic Engineer.
E. RESUBDIVISION NO. 892
Finding:
1. That the design of the subdivision will not
conflict with any easements acquired by the
public at large for access through or use of
the property within the proposed subdivision.
Conditions:
1. That a parcel map be recorded prior to issuance
of building permits unless otherwise approved
by the Public Works and Planning Departments.
That the Parcel Map be prepared using the State
Plane Coordinate System as a basis of bearing.
2. That all improvements be constructed as
required by Ordinance and the Public Works
Department.
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3. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation
and pedestrian circulation systems be subject
to further review and approval by the City
Traffic Engineer.
4. That County Sanitation District fees be paid
prior to the issuance of any building permits.
Amendment No. 628 (Public Hearine)
Item No.8
Request to amend Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal
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Code so as to establish regulations controlling the
installation of satellite dish antennas in the City; and
Approved
the acceptance of an environmental document.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. Day Hamilton, Hamilton Satellites, 2808 West Fifth
Street, Santa Ana, appeared before the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hamilton agreed with the draft Ordinance with two
exceptions. In reference to Section 20.75.030, F (1) Roof
Mounted Antennas (Size), "The diameter of any roof mounted
satellite dish antenna shall not exceed six (6) feet. ", Mr.
Hamilton explained that six feet would not be an adequate
size in this area for satellite reception. He stated that
only a roof mount is used on commercial buildings inasmuch
as residential buildings will not hold the weight of an
antenna, but an eave mount would be suitable. Mr. Hamilton
explained that antennas are often mounted on poles to a
height that receive a clear view of the satellites.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pomeroy, Mr.
Hamilton explained that there are two different types of
satellites: a C -Band and a new European K -U satellite that
has three times the frequency and power of a C -Band
satellite. He stated that 80 percent of the satellites are
C -Band which require a 10 foot antenna for acceptable
reception. Mr. Hamilton further explained that a 6 foot
antenna would be suitable for the European K -U satellite;
however, he said that there is currently almost no choice
of programming for said satellite but that there will be
an improvement in 5 to 10 years.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pomeroy, James
Hewicker, Planning Director, replied that if staff had
known that there is poor or no reception on a 6 foot C -Band
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antenna, the Ordinance may have been amended to recommend
a 10 foot antenna. Mr. Hewicker explained the City has no
intention to prohibit the restriction of antennas, but the
City is attempting to reduce the antenna height and mass.
Mr. Hamilton and Commissioner Edwards discussed the
diameter of antennas. Mr. Hamilton explained that 8 feet
is almost not a suitable diameter inasmuch as satellites
have different power outputs. He said that a diameter of
10 feet is standard throughout the United States.
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the FCC
regulations would prohibit regulations which would
unreasonably ban satellite dish antennas. She explained
that the purpose is to provide reasonable reception at the
smallest diameter.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Mr.
Hamilton regarding what would be an acceptable height for
a satellite antenna.
Mr. Hamilton referred to Section 20.75.030 F.(5) Permanent
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Mounting which states that "All dish antennas shall be
permanently mounted and no antenna may be installed on a
portable or movable structure such as a trailer or motor
vehicle." Mr. Hamilton explained that he has provided
antennas on trailers for specific conferences or business
meetings in the City, and he questioned why trailers would
be prohibited.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and Mr.
Hewicker regarding the parking of recreational vehicles and
trailers on the streets. Mr. Hewicker stated that land
based installation would have to be permanently mounted,
and the City would not exclude a legitimate trailer mounted
installation. Chairman Pomeroy suggested that F. (5) be
amended to state "For land based installation, all dish
antennas.." Commissioner Di Sano recommended that
".....such as a trailer or motor vehicle." be deleted.
In response to a question posed by Mr. Hewicker regarding
the difference between an opaque and mesh dish antenna, Mr.
Hamilton explained that 90 percent of the antennas are now
mesh because of the aesthetics, and they are less
obtrusive. He stated that there is a similar performance
between the antennas.
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Discussion ensued between Chairman Pomeroy and Mr. Hamilton
regarding the K -U antenna that is currently available in
Europe.
Ms. Korade depicted a scenario of an individual mounting
an antenna on a trailer that would remain in a garage until
he or she wanted to use the satellite. Mr. Hamilton
responded that within that scenario, only two antennas have
been sold at his business for commercial use, and none have
been sold for a residential use.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Don Webb, City Engineer, explained that from a geometric
standpoint, if the antenna would be increased in diameter
from 6 feet to 10 feet, the area would be increased 2.7
times or 28 square feet to 78 square feet.
Discussion ensued between the Planning Commission and staff
with respect to whether the 8 foot or the 10 foot wide
antenna would be the most effective.
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amended as follows, and referred to the City Council.
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Section 20.75.030 F.
(1) Size. The diameter of any roof mounted satellite dish
antenna shall not exceed ten (10) feet.
(5) Permanent Mounting. For land based installation, all
dish antennas shall be permanently mounted and no antenna
may be installed on a portable or movable structure.
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Discussion
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Amendment No. 679
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Request to consider an amendment to Title 20 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code so as to define and regulate
"specialty food" uses in the City; and the acceptance of
an environmental document.
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hearing for the June 8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting.
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MOTION CARRIED.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
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Business.
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Motion was made and voted on to excuse Commissioner Person
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from the June 8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting.
Person
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Excused
ADJOURNMENT: 10:28 p.m.
Adjournmen
GARY DI SANG, SECRETARY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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