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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1976COMMISSIONERS v� f o ➢I � m< CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH m a m p Regular Planning Commission Meeting • { A Place: City Council Chambers N Time: 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL 0 Date: May 6 1976 Present Motion Al 1, Ayes 41 E MINUTES INDEX x x x x x x EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Community Development Director j Hugh Coffin, Assistant City Attorney Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Assistant Director - Planning_ Tim Cowell, Advance Planning Administrator Shirley Harbeck, Secretary X Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1976, were approved as written. I Item. #1 Request to establish a flower sales facility under USE a canopy on a temporary basis in the P -C District. PERMIT 11 7�— Location: A portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 2344 East APPROVED CONDI- Coast Highway, on the northwesterly corner of MacArthur Boulevard and I N L Y East Coast Highway adjacent to Newport Center. Zone: P -C Applicant: Timothy S. Richardson, Laguna Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach The problem of "For Sale" cars parked on vacant property along Coast Highway was discussed, as well as the action being taken to eliminate the problem. Planning Commission questioned whether there was a need to limit the size of the small plants to 6 inch pots and staff advised that was the size indicated by the applicant, however, they had no objections to a slightly larger size or to elimin- ating any reference to the size in the recommended condition. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter and there being no one desiring to appear Page 1. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH % a m z a x x m ' MINUTES ROLL CALL May 6, 1976 INDEX. 'and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion IX (Motion was made that Planning Commission make the Ayes. X.X X XiX1 following findings: Abstain iX 1. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and is compatible with exist- ing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. 2. Adequate parking has been provided for the i existing development. ment. 3. The project will not have any significant, I environmental impact. � 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1788 will not, under the circumstances of this case be detri -.. mental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons . residing and working in the neighborhood or be detri-_, mental or injurious to property and improve - • ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. and approve Use Permit No. 1788, subject to the. following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan and elevations. 2. That sales shall be limited to cut flowers and, small plants. 3. There shall be a maximum of two 212' X 4' A -F.ram signs on the site for identification purposes. 4. That the site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner and that all portable signs and merchandise shall be stored after normal business hours. 5. That restroom facilities shall be maintained per the agreement with the property owner at 2435 East Coast Highway and the applicant. 6. That this approval shall be for a period of • two years, and any extension shall be approved by the Modifications Committee. 7. The flower stand shall be removed from the Page 2. COMMISSIONERS N ROLL CAL i May 9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES„ 6. 1976 INDEX site and the premises shall be restored to its former condition upon the termination of the existing use on the site. Commissioner Agee abstained due to a possible conflict of interest because he buys flowers at this location every weekend. Items #2 and #3 were heard concurrently because of their relationship, however separate actions were taken an each item. Item #2 Request to establish a restaurant facility with USE on -sale beer and wine in "Newport Place." PERMIT 1789 Location: A portion of Lot 3, Tract No. 7694, located at 801 Dove Street, on the APPROVED northerly corner of Dove Street and. CONDI- Bristol Street (North) in "Newport TIONALLY Place." Zone: P -C Applicant: Colwell Ray Hornasek Okinaka, Inc., Tustin (i.e. Jojo's Restaurant) Owner: Edker Pope, et al, Newport Beach Item #3 Request to create two parcels of land for commer- RESUB- cial development. DIVISION NO. 519 Location: Lot 3, Tract No. 7694, located at 801 Dove Street and 990 Bristol APPROVEE Street (North), on the northerly CONS corner of Dove Street and Bristol TiUTVW—LL) Street (North) in "Newport Place." Applicant: Edker and Blanche Pope, Irvine Owner: Same as Applicant Engineer: Donald E. Stevens, Inc., Costa Mesa Page 3. COMMISSIONERS $ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH i A A MINUTES • a Rnu ceu 02 May 6, 1976 INDEX Staff answered questions of the Commission relative to width of sidewalk and curb cuts. Traffic circu- lation in and around the proposed restaurant was also discussed. Public hearings were opened in connection with these matters. Bill Langston, 18 Oak Crest Lane, appeared before the Commission to concur with the staff reports and recommended conditions and answered questions of the Commission relative to the.proposed develop - ment and signing. Gary Bowes with Colwell Ray, Architects for Jojo's Restaurant, appeared before the Commission and distributed photographs of the proposed restaurant for review. He also questioned Condition No. 8 of the Use Permit and was assured by the staff that the Department of Community Development would work with the applicant to solve any problems which may be encountered. • Jim Lee, Vice President of Jojo's Restaurant, 120 N. McPherson, Orange, appeared before the Commis- sion and concurred with the staff reports and recommended conditions. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, !the public hearings were closed. Motion X Motion was made that Planning Commission make the All Ayes following findings: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Land Use Plan of the "Newport Place" Planned Community, and is compatible with 'surrounding i land uses. 2. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. i 3. The Police Department has indicated that they do not contemplate any problems with the pro- posed development, providing that the parking lot is adequately illuminated. 4. Adequate offstreet parking and traffic circula- tion are being provided for the proposed Page 4. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH p1 mA MINUTES.' • N ROLL CALL °a May 6, 1976 INDEX development, providing that the proposed 30 foot wide common driveway is maintained.for vehicular access and maneuverability at all times. i .5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1789 will not, i 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 the general welfare of the City. and approve Use Permit No. 1789, subject to.the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans, and elevations. 2. That a minimum of one parking space/40 sq. ft. of "net floor area" shall be provided on -site • for the proposed restaurant facility. 3. No live entertainment or dancing shall be permitted in the restaurant facility until... such time as the Use Permit is amended to,; permit said uses. Said amendment may require additional parking spaces. 4. That a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Parks, Beaches. and Recreation. Said landscaping shall be imple- mented in accordance with th.e approved plan and the landscaping shall be permanently maintained. 5. That all signs shall meet the Planned Community, Development Standards and shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Convenience signs such as "entrance" or "exit" shall have a maximum area of six square feet. Said convenience signs shall not include the name or logo of the restaurant use. I 6. All mechanical equipment and the storage of cartons, containers and trash shall be shielded. • from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall or fence. 7. That kitchen exhaust fans shall be designed to control odors and smoke in accordance with Rule Page 5. COMMISSIONERS. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH p A MINUTES N Q• rAlI Mav 6. 1976 INDEX 50 of the Air Pollution Control District: In addition, the kitchen hood system shall have an automatic fire protection system installed. 8. That a washout area for trash containers shall be provided in such a way as to allow direct drainage into the sewer system and not into the storm drains. 9. That a lighting plan for the restaurant parking lot and all other exterior illumination on the site shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. 10. That there shall be a document recorded satisfactory to the City Attorney and the Director of Community Development providing for the operation and continual maintenance of the 30 foot wide drive (i.e. a 15 foot wide area along the northwesterly side of the restaurant site and a 15 foot wide area along the southeasterly portion of the adjoining building site) for vehicular access to Bristol . Street (North) and for vehicular ingress and egress to the offstreet parking spaces for the duration of the proposed uses on the two building sites. 11. The restaurant parking lot and related drives, including the entire 30 foot wide common drive, shall be paved with asphalt, concrete or other street surfacing material of a permanent nature. Parking spaces shall be marked with_ approved traffic markers or painted white lines not less than 4 inches wide. 12. That all applicable conditions of approval for I Resubdivision No. 519 be fulfilled. I13. That the exact location, configuration, and width of the driveway approaches.from Dove Street and Bristol Street (North) be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department: Motion I X Motion was made that Planning Commission make the Ayes following findings: 1. That the proposed map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans and the Planned Community Text. Page 6. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH m C A m m p m p < � p i N RBLC CALL i May 6, 1976 2. That the design or improvement of the prop.osed subdivision is consistent with applicable general and specific plans. 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development as set forth in the Planned Community Text. 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substan- tial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or. , their habitat. 6. That the design of the subdivision or the pro -.. posed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems. 7. That the design of the subdivision or 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 subdivision. B. That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision will not result in or add to any violation of existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional Water Quality Control. Board pursuant to Division 7'(commencing with Section 1300) of the Water Code. and approve Resubdivision No. 519, subject to the following conditions: 1. That a parcel map be filed. 2. That all public improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 3.. That each new parcel be served by individual water and sewer connections in a manner satis- f factory to the Public Works Department and that a private easement for sewer and storm drain purposes be provided across Parcel l for the benefit of Parcel 2. 4. That P.C.C. sidewalk having a minimum width of six feet be constructed adjacent to the curb Page 7. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 9m x m a x e j n A N ROL CALL. i May 6, 1976 0 Zion A11 Ayes MINUTES INDEX along Dove Street and Bristol Street (North). 5. That an easement for public utility and side -, . walk purposes be dedicated along Bristol Street (North). The easement shall be four feet wide within Parcel 2, and shall vary within Parcel 1 to a maximum width of six feet. 6. That all vehicular access rights to Bristol Street (North) be dedicated to the City of New.port Beach, except for one common driveway approach centered on the property line between Parcels 1 and 2. The single common driveway shall be in lieu of the master - planned drive- way location for Lot 3 of Tract No. 7694 shown.., on the approved improvement plans for Bristol Street (North). Item #4 Request to establish a sales facility for new and USE used boats, boat accessories and boat trailers.in PERMIT the C -1 -H District. T790 Location: A portion of Lot A, :Tract No..919, APPROVED located at 2000 West Coast Highway, CONOI- on the northerly side of West. Coast ILLY Highway, easterly_of'Tustin Avenue on Mariner's Mile. Zone: C -1 -H Applicant: Sol Catamaran, Inc., Santa Ana Owner: Ardell Investment Co., Newport Beach Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. i Richard Mallard, Sol Catamarans, 661 N. Corona, appeared before the Commission and concurred with the staff report and recommended conditions. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. X Motion was made that Planning Commission make the following findings: 1. The proposed development is consistent with Page 8. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ? m A MINUTES RML CALL i l May 6, 1976 INDEX the General Plan and is similar to other boat sales businesses along West Coast Highway on Mariner's Mile. 2. Adequate parking has been provided for the existing development. 3. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1790 will not, under the circumstances of this case be detri- mental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons resid- ing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. and. approve Use Permit No. 1790, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial . conformance with the approved plot plan. 2. That a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Parks; Beaches and Recreation. Said landscaping shall consist of minimum 15 gallon sized trees, shrubs and . groundcover in landscaped planter boxes or in the ground along the West Coast Highway front- age adjacent to the boat display and offstreet parking areas. Said landscaping shall be ' continuously maintained. 3. That all signing shall be_ approved by the Director of Community Development. The pro- posed pole sign along the West Coast Highway frontage of the site shall not exceed a height i of 12 feet nor an area of 50 sq. ft. per face. 4. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall be screened from West Coast Highway or adjoining properties. 5. That this approval shall be for a period of I two years, and any extensions shall be subject to the approval of the Modifications Committee. • 6. That the five proposed on -site parking spaces shall be marked with approved traffic markers or painted white lines not less than 4 inches wide. Page 9. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES N . LL i May 6, 1976 INDEX Motion . A11 Ayes Motion All Ayes LJ Item #5 Consideration of Specific Area Plan No. 5 AMENDMEN'. "Mariners' Mile" and adoption of Mariners' Mile NO. 458 Specific Plan District. ' CONY. TO Initiated'by: The City of Newport Beach UN3 X Planning Commission continued this matter to the meeting of June 17, 1976. Item #6 Consideration of redesignating the southerly'por- AMENDMEN' NO.. 459 tions of Lot C of Tract 919 to R -1 from C -1 -H. Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach CONT. TO Mir 7 X Planning Commission continued this matter to the meeting of June 17, 1976. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: I Request to approve the installation of a 50 foot FLAG high flag pole on the Roger's Gardens site in the POLE 24128 Foot Height Limitation District. . APPROVED Location: Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 61 -41 C NT DI- (Resubdivision No. 401) and a por- TIONALLY tion of Block 93, Irvine's Subdivi- sion, located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, on the southerly side i of San Joaquin Hills Road between MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel I Drive in Harbor View Hills. Zones: R -A I iApplicant: Roger's Gardens - Newport Center, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Assistant Community Development Director Hewicker reviewed the staff report with the Commission and answered questions relative to same. Planning Commission inquired what improvements remained to be constructed as required by Conditio Page 10. COMMISSIONERS Lem CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH < P p MINUTES. m R• CALL i May 6, 1976 INeeY No. 1. City Engineer Nolan advised they consisted of some curb, sidewalk, traffic signal modification and pavement widening. He further advised of problems with obtaining approval from the State and the negotiations presently under way to com -.' plete the improvements. Motion IX Motion was made that the flag pole request be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of the required building permits the applicant shall either complete the remaining public improvements in MacArthur Boulevard or that the standard subdivision agreement and security be provided to guarantee the satisfactory completion of said improvements as required under Resubdivi- sion No. 485. I I 2. That a separate flag displaying the name or logo of the nursery shall not be permitted. • j Planning Commission discussed the motion and questioned whether or not notification had been . made to the property owners or homeowners associa- tions and staff advised that notification was not necessary from a procedural standpoint as this type of request merely needed Planning Commission approval and did not require a full public hearing. Commissioners Beckley and Heather voiced concern that notification had not been given and felt that the request was being rushed through to some. extent. Ayes X t X X X Following discussion, the motion to approve the Noes IXj X flag pole was voted on and carried. Motion I I X !Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 949 SET . All Ayes setting a public hearing for June 3, 1976, to UM IC consider an amendment to the Harbor View Hills HEARING Planned Community Text relative to setbacks. j Discussion and recommendation relative to County Position Papers on TICMAP. TICMAP Planning Commission voiced concern that the Newport -Mesa School District had annexed as far Page 11. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH m x m Dk 'Air 0^1. 0� - Mav 6_ 1976 as Crystal Cove and that unless the City of Newport Beach annexed the same land, the tax rate for schools would be increased and materially affect the citizens of Newport Beach. Other concerns included that of density immediately adjacent to I ' 'Corona del Mar, and circulation and.traffic capacity. Planning Commission indicated that the letter to the County Planning Commission regarding the position papers should request that the County include positions li.miting the population/residen- tial density in the area west of Los'Trancos Canyon to a level consistent with the single family density in the eastern section of Newport Beach and that the impact of-the additional facilities required for schools in the Newport -_ Mesa School District on the taxpayers within Newport Beach should be considered. It was pointed out that more information on traffic circulation and capacity would be available at the meeting of May 20, 1976, in connection with. 'the • review of the TICMAP Environmental.Impact.Report. i and therefore, no recommendation was made at this j time relative to circulation and traffic generation. motion X Commissioner Frederickson was excused from :the... All Ayes meetings of May 20, June 3, and if necessary, the meeting of June 17, 1976. There being no further business, Planning Commis- lion adjourned the meeting. Time: 8:35 P.M. e JAMES , Secretary Plann ng ion City of Newport Beach Page 12.