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EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
James D. Hewicker, Planning Director
Robert Burnham, Assistant City Attorney
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator
Donald Webb, City Engineer
Pamela Woods, Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
. Minutes of May 6, 1982
Commissioner Beek referred to Page 3, Paragraph No. 4
of the May 6, 1982, Planning Commission Minutes and
suggested that his statement be clarified to reflect
that the project is an improvement over the prior
proposal.
MOtion X Motion was made for approval of the Minutes of May 6,
All Ayes X X X X X X * 1982, as revised, which MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes of May 20, 1982
Commissioner Beek referred to Page 9, Paragraph No. 6
of the May 20, 1982, Planning Commission Minutes and
suggested that his question. be clarified to ask if the
applicant would be agreeable in providing a clear,
20 -foot wide strip down the sidewalk in front of the
project, which has no landscaping, trees, benches,
tables, chairs or other obstructions.
Motiones I XI XI XI X IX IX I* I Motion ,was made for approval of the Minutes of May 20,
Ali y 1982, as revised, which MOTION CARRIED.
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EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
James D. Hewicker, Planning Director
Robert Burnham, Assistant City Attorney
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator
Donald Webb, City Engineer
Pamela Woods, Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
. Minutes of May 6, 1982
Commissioner Beek referred to Page 3, Paragraph No. 4
of the May 6, 1982, Planning Commission Minutes and
suggested that his statement be clarified to reflect
that the project is an improvement over the prior
proposal.
MOtion X Motion was made for approval of the Minutes of May 6,
All Ayes X X X X X X * 1982, as revised, which MOTION CARRIED.
Minutes of May 20, 1982
Commissioner Beek referred to Page 9, Paragraph No. 6
of the May 20, 1982, Planning Commission Minutes and
suggested that his question. be clarified to ask if the
applicant would be agreeable in providing a clear,
20 -foot wide strip down the sidewalk in front of the
project, which has no landscaping, trees, benches,
tables, chairs or other obstructions.
Motiones I XI XI XI X IX IX I* I Motion ,was made for approval of the Minutes of May 20,
Ali y 1982, as revised, which MOTION CARRIED.
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Staff recommended that Item No. 15 - Use Permit No.
1992, relating to electronic games of skill be
continued, so as to give the City Council adequate time
to consider the provisions of the proposed Electronic
Video Game Machines Ordinance.
Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 1992 to the
Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 1982, which
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Items No.
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Traffic Study (Public Hearing) and 4
Request to consider a traffic study in conjunction with:
the development of a 48,603 sq.ft.± retail commercial
and office building. TRAFFIC
AND I STUDY
Use Permit No. 2080 (Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of a retail USE PERM]
commercial /office building and related parking areas, N0. 2080
on property located in the C -1 District in the Central
Balboa Specific Plan Area, where a Specific Plan has
not been adopted, and which exceeds 5,000 sq.ft. of
floor area. The proposed building also exceeds the 26
foot basic height limit in the 26/35 Foot Height
Limitation District. The proposal also includes a VARIANCE
modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow the use N0. 1092
of compact car parking spaces and other parking spaces
which are not independently accessible.
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Variance No. 1092 (Public Hearing) RESUB-
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Request to permit the construction of a "space frame" N0. 72
grill work above the third story of a proposed retail
commercial /office building, and a ferris wheel, both
exceeding the height limit of 35 feet.
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Resubdivision No. 724 (Public Hearing)
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Request to establish one building site for retail APPROVED
commercial and office development and eliminate C DI-
interior property lines where eight parcels presently TIONALLY
exist.
LOCATION: Lots 1 through 7, Block B, Bayside Tract
and portions of Section 35, Township G
South, Range 10 West, San Bernardino
Meridian, located at 600 East Bay
Avenue, bounded by East Bay Avenue,
Washington Street, Palm Street and
Newport Bay, in Central Balboa.
. ZONE: C -1
APPLICANT: J.B.S. Development, Claremont
OWNER: - Fun Zone Development Co., Newport Beach
TRAFFIC
ENGINEER: Weston Pringle & Associates, Fullerton
ENGINEER: Fuscoe, Williams, Lindgren & Short,
Santa Ana
Agenda Items No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 were heard concurrently
due to their relationship.
Mr. Don Webb, City Engineer, suggested the following
changes to Exhibit "A" of the staff report:
Resubdivision No. 724 - Condition of Approval No. 9, to
read as follows, "That a corner cutoff, acceptable to
the Public Works Department, at the corner of Palm
Street and East Bay Avenue be dedicated to the public
for pedestrian purposes."
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Resubdivision No. 724 - Condition of Approval No. 16,
to read as follows, "That the existing curb returns at
the corner of East Bay Avenue and Palm Street be
reconstructed with an access ramp. This may require
the relocation of the existing palm tree at the corner
of East Bay Avenue and Palm Street."
Resubdivision No. 724 - Condition of Approval No. 21,
to be deleted.
Use Permit No. 2080 - An additional Finding of Approval
be added as follows: "The approval of Use Permit No.
2080 with the use of a portion of a public street for
valet loading is a special circumstance and does not
indicate that this concept will be approved for future
or past developments."
I ( I I I I I The public hearing opened in connection with these
items and Ms. Coralee Gapastione, of Urban Strategy,
representing the project applicant, appeared before the
• Commission. Ms. Gapastione stated that they are in
concurrence will all of the conditions of approval as
suggested, with the exception of Condition No. 91 on
Use Permit No. 2080, relating to the nighttime
lighting. She stated that the applicant has agreed to
reduce the bulb size and dim the lighting of the
proposed project. She presented an artists rendering
of the proposed project at night, which depicted the
proposed lighting in relationship to the Pavilion
lighting. She stated that the outlining of the
proposed structure would be attractive and would not
detract from the Pavilion.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner King,
Mr. Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator, stated
that the basic design of the parking structure
precludes using areas within it, for pick -up and drop -
off. Mr. Don Webb stated that the steep ramps would
create a dangerous situation for pick -up and drop -off
areas.
Commissioner King asked if the total width from the
bulkhead to the proposed structure will allow for a
clear, 20 foot wide strip and still permit the ferris
wheel installation. Mr. Talarico stated that as the
• project is presently designed, it would not allow for a
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20 foot clear strip. He stated that the closest point
would be approximately 19 feet. Ms. Gapastione stated
that they would like to work with the staff on this
point and remain flexible on the placement and location
of the landscaping, benches.and tables. Mr. Talarico
stated that the landscaping, benches and tables can be
designed to be within a reasonable distance and to
allow for pedestrian movement.
Planning Director Hewicker
could be added which would
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approved and reviewed by
Public Works Department,
Recreation Department.
stated that a condition
require that the plan for
estrian easement shall be
the Planning Department,
and Parks, Beaches and
The Planning Commission then took the following:
actions:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Motion was made to approve the Environmental Impact
Report, subject to the Findings of the,Exhibit "A ".
Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to Page 46 of the Environmental Impact
Report (EIR),. and stated that the project intensity
should be stated as 2.1 Floor Area Ratio, rather than
1.4 Floor Area Ratio. The EIR is counting public
walkway easement as part of the "buildable area" even
though it can not be built upon. This is based on the
technicality that the City's definition of buildable
area neglected to exclude easements, but relied
entirely upon setback lines. No setback line has been
established along the edge of the public easement
because none is necessary; the easement cannot be built
upon. Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not
accept this as an amendment to his motion. Amendment
to the motion was now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that the EIR should give decision - makers an
objective Statement of Facts on which to base their
decision. But, this EIR reads as if it had been
prepared by the developer as a means of enhancing his
profit potential, rather than by the City as a means.of
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protecting the public interest. It attempts to nullify
comments which are adverse to the project, but never
argues with comments favorable to the project. The
City Environmental Quality Advisory ' Committee
unanimously found that it should be rejected as
inadequate. 'Commissioner Balalis stated that he would
not accept this as an amendment to his motion.
Amendment to the motion was now voted on, which
AMENDMENT FAILED.
Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that the EIR does not address the mandate of
the General Plan for a specific area plan for this
area. The most nearly comparable area for which a
specific plan has been adopted is Mariner's Mile.
Normal intensities there were established as Floor Area
Ratios of 0.5 ranging up to 1.0 in special
circumstances. This project has a Floor Area Ratio of
2.1, which renders it high intensity by. the best
comparable standards.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Mr. Talarico stated that the Draft EIR does
address the fact that a specific area plan is
designated for the area, but has not been adopted as
yet. He further stated the EIR addresses the
Commission's priority for the preparation of the
specific area plan and the boundaries of the specific
area plan. He stated that the existing development of
the area is indicated in the Draft EIR, as well as the
maximum development intensities which could occur in
the area under this zoning, including. the Cannery
Village area. He stated that the Draft EIR very
adequately addresses the fact that this is an area for
a future specific area plan.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that a use permit for
the proposed project is required because there is no
specific area plan prepared for the area and the
project exceeds 5,000 square feet.
X Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not accept
X X X X X Commissioner Beek's amendment to his motion. Amendment
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X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that the EIR wrongly downplays the precedent
setting effect of this project. Since no specific area
plan has been adopted, this project will be used as a
standard to justify other high intensity projects, just
as this EIR .uses existing excessively high structures
to justify this project. The Planning Commission has
received testimony that surrounding property owners are
watching this project with interest as it provides
direction for the development of their own properties.
X Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not accept
X X this as an amendment to his motion. Amendment was now
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Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that the first response to comment, Page 1 of
Responses, is misleading. According to the data on
Pages 24 and 26 of the EIR, the total commercial square
feet in Balboa (areas D -1, D -2, D -3 and D -4) could
increase 481% from 132,079 to 767,620 square feet.
Commissioner King stated that such an increase would be
possible with the present zoning, irrespective of the
proposed project. Mr. Talarico concurred.
Commissioner Balalis stated that the Central Balboa
Specific Area Plan is located completely within the D -3
area. Mr. Talarico stated that the response to comment
as referred to by . Commissioner Beek, points out that
there is substantial growth and development potential
on the Balboa Peninsula. He further stated that a
substantial amount of the growth lies outside of the
Central Balboa area.
Commissioner Beek stated that the precedent setting
nature of this project will have an affect on the
entire Balboa Peninsula area. Commissioner Balalis
stated that the Draft EIR satisfactorily addresses this
issue.
X I I X1 I I Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not accept
X IX X Commissioner Beek's amendment to his motion. Amendment
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Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that Page 28 of the EIR ignores the housing
problem which currently exists in Newport Beach, and
would be made worse by the project's addition of 125
employees. The response on Page 2 of the Responses
admits that these employees will not live in Newport
Beach, but does not address the problems of traffic
congestion, air pollution, or energy consumption that
will be made worse by these employees commuting to
remote housing locations. Commissioner Balalis stated
that he would, not accept this as an amendment to his
motion. Amendment to the motion was now voted on,
which AMENDMENT FAILED.
Amendment Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He stated that the EIR should compare the project with
reasonable alternatives. On Page 103, the EIR admits
that, "Other design options obviously exist. Among
these are one -story or two -story designs which would
• reduce the project impacts proportionately in relation
to the reduction of square footage, assuming a similar
balance of uses." Such a normal intensity project is
very reasonable, consistent with surrounding
development and with the most comparable adopted
Specific Area Plan (Mariner's Mile). But no data on
such an alternative is given in the EIR,. and no
comparison with the proposed project is given.
Commissioner Balalis accepted the amendment to his
motion.
Mr. Burnham, Assistant City Attorney, stated that if
this particular amendment is accepted by the
Commission, it will pose a problem in terms of
approving the environmental document for the project.
Commissioner Balalis stated that the proposed amendment
would not require the environmental document to be
revised to include the alternative, but that the
alternative itself should be looked at and addressed.
Mr. Burnham stated that The California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines
require a discussion of alternatives of the project.
• He stated that the discussion of the alternatives is a
significant portion of an environmental document.
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In response to a question posed, by Commissioner King,
Mr. Burnham stated that alternatives considered by the
applicant, prior to the preparation of the
environmental document, are not relevant to the
decision of the Commission.
Commissioner King stated that full documentation and
the rewriting of an EIR for a whole list of
alternatives should not be required of a applicant.
Commissioner Balalis concurred and stated that the
Draft EIR is not inadequate even though it did not
discuss the alternatives in detail.
X) I The Planning Commission now voted to delete the
amendment accepted by Commissioner Balalis, which
* - AMENDMENT WAS DELETED.
Original Motion by Commissioner Balalis for the
approval of the ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT subject to
the Findings of Exhibit "A" was now voted. on as
* follows, which MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:-
1. That the Environmental Impact Report is complete
and has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
State CEQA:Guidelines and City Policy.
2. That the contents of the Environmental. Impact
Report has been considered in the decision of this
portion of the project.
3. The City finds that the Final EIR has identified
all significant environmental effects of the
project and that there are no known potential .
environmental impacts not addressed in the Final
EIR.
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4. The City finds that although the Final EIR
identifies certain significant environmental
effects that will result if the project is
approved, all significant effects that can
feasibly be mitigated or avoided have been avoided
or mitigated by the imposition of conditions of
approval of Use Permit No. 2080 and Resubdivision
No. 724 and Variance No. 1092.
5. The City.finds that potential mitigation measures
or project alternative not incorporated into the
project were rejected as. infeasible, based upon
specific economic, social and other considerations
as set forth in the Statement of Facts and the
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6. The City finds that the unavoidable significant
impacts of the project, as identified in the
Statement of Facts, that have not been reduced to
a level of insignificance have been substantially
reduced in. their impacts by the imposition of
conditions on the approved General Plan Amendment
and the imposition of Conditions of Approval. In
making its decision on the project, the City has
given greater weight to the adverse environmental
impacts. The City finds that the remaining
unavoidable significant impacts are clearly
outweighed by the economic, social and other
benefits of the project, as set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
7. The City finds that the Final EIR has described
all reasonable alternatives to the project that
could feasibly obtain the basic objectives of the
project, even when these alternatives might impede
the attainment of project objectives and might be
more costly. Further, the City finds that a good
faith effort was made to incorporate. alternative
in the preparation of the Draft EIR and all
reasonable alternatives were considered in the
review process of the Final EIR and ultimate
decisions on the project.
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S. The City finds that the project should be approved
and that any alternative to this proposed action
should not be approved for the project based on
the information contained in the Final EIR, the
data contained in the Statement of Facts and for
the reasons stated in the public record and those
contained in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations.
9. The City finds that a good faith effort has been
made to seek out the incorporate all points of
view in the preparation of the Draft and Final EIR
as indicated in the public record on the project,
including the Final EIR.
10. The City finds and determines that the Final
Environmental Impact Report consists of the
following documents:
a) Draft EIR
. b) Planning Commission Minutes
c) Planning Commission Staff Report (with
attachments)
d) Comments and responses received by the City
related to the project not contained in "a"
through "c" above and received prior to
final action on this project.
11. The City finds that all of the above information
has been and will be on file with the Planning
Department, City of Newport Beach, City Hall, 3300
West Newport Blvd., P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach
CA, 92663 -3884, (714) 640 -2197.
STATEMENT.OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Motion Motion was made for 'approval of the Statement of
Overriding Considerations, subject to the Findings of
Exhibit "A ".
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Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, Attachment No. 24, and stated that Item
No. 1 should be deleted. He stated that the argument
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that the project will supplant a deteriorated use is
irrelevant and non sequitur for comparing this high
intensity project against an alternative normal
intensity project would would equally supplant the
deteriorated use. Commissioner Balalis stated that he
would not accept this as an amendment to his motion
because he stated that Item No. 1 of the Statement of
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support of this project. Amendment was now voted on;
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Amendment to.the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.,
He referred to the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, Attachment No. 24, and stated that Item
140. 4 should be deleted. He stated that the argument
that the project provides for dedication of an easement
is misleading and fallacious, because the sidewalk is
an existing prescriptive easement and the easement
between the sidewalk and the bulkhead was granted to
the public in return for the conversion of the former
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public swimming beach into a marina for the profit of
the landowner.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker stated that the
.proposed project provides for dedication of an
"expanded" public access easement along Edgewater Place
by approximately 23 feet.
Mr. Burnham referred to Item No. 4 and stated that the
existing public access easement consists of two
components: 1) the 12 foot. easement which has been
granted by deed to the City, and 2) prescriptive rights
the public may have acquired by virtue of continuous
use He stated that Item No. 4 eliminates the
possibility of a controversy' over the public's right to
the existing sidewalk.
Mr. Burnham suggested the following wording for Item
No. 4 in the Statement. of Overriding Considerations:
"The proposed project provides for dedication of a,
public access easement and eliminates the necessity of
.litigating a question of prescriptive rights and
ensures that the easement will be from ground to sky."
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Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not accept
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Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the Statement of overriding
Consideration, Attachment No. 24, and stated that Item
No. 6 should be deleted. He stated that the argument'
that significant traffic improvements will be
constructed in conjunction with the project is wrong.
The improvement of the Balboa /Superior /Coast Highway
intersection will take place regardless of the project.
The project will make traffic in Central Balboa
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considerably worse. Commissioner Balalis stated that
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he would not accept this as an amendment to his motion.
Absent
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dment
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Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, Attachment No. 24, and stated that Item
Nos. 9, 10, and 12 be deleted. He stated that the
arguments that project revenues will exceed current
revenues, that the project represents recycling of
urban land, and that the project establishes a high
standard of design, are irrelevant and non sequitur for
comparing this high intensity project against an
alternative, normal intensity project. Commissioner
Balalis stated that Item Nos. 9, 10 and 12 of the
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Amendment Amendment to the motion was 'made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the Statement of Overriding
Considerations, Attachment No. 24, and stated that
Item No. 11 be deleted. He stated that the findings of
consistency and compatibility are .wrong. The project
is not consistent with the most comparable Specific
Area Plan, namely the Mariner's Mile Plan. It
represents a great increase of intensity over any
neighboring use. Commissioner Balalis stated that he
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recently inacted program of the Local Coastal Plan and
X X X visitor related facilities in the Central Balboa area.
Amendment was now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
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Commissioner Balalis stated that he would amend his
original motion to include the wording as suggested. by
Mr. Burnham for Item No. 4 of the Statement of
Overriding Considerations, "The proposed project
provides for dedication of a public access easement and
eliminates the necessity of litigating a question of
prescriptive rights and ensures that the easement will
be from ground to sky." Original Motion for approval
X X X - X of the STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, As
X amended, was now voted on as follows, which AMENDED
MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINQSe
1. The City finds that a Statement of Overriding
Considerations has been.prepared and is labeled as
Attachment No. 24. (See above paragraph for the
change of wording for Item No. 4 of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations).
2. The City finds that the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations are true
and are supported by substantial evidence in the
record, including the Final EIR.
STATEMENT OF FACTS
Motion Was made for approval of the Statement of Facts,
subject to the Findings of Exhibit "A ".
Amendment was made by Commissioner Beek. He referred
to the CEQA Findings and Statement of Facts, Attachment
No. 23, Page 2, Item No. 2, and stated that the state-
ment that the project alternatives are economically
unfeasible, is not supported by any evidence in the EIR
or presented to the Commission, and is contradicted by
the Laguna Federal Savings and Loan project which is
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directly across the street, on a parcel about half as
large as the subject parcel, and is clearly feasible.
Commissioner _Balalis stated that he would not accept
this as an amendment to his motion because the economic
conditions under which Laguna Federal Savings and Loan
purchased said property several years ago is totally
different from that of this project. Amendment was now
voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the CEQA Findings and Statement of
Facts, Attachment No. 23, Page 2, Item No. 1, and
stated that the finding that project alternatives would
cause loss of an existing public easement is not
supported by any evidence in the EIR or presented to
the Commission, and is in fact, false as the public:'
easement is public property and would not be lost in a
development of normal intensity.
• In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Mr. Burnham stated that he believes that the
City would prevail if the question of prescriptive
rights were to be litigated. He stated that the public
access easement would be for the public's right to pass
over the property.
Commissioner Beek stated that the public access
easement would not be lost if a different project were
to be built.
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would amend his
motion to delete the last phrase in the CEQA Findings
and Statement of Facts, Page 2, Item No. 1, "and could
cause the loss of a public access easement currently
incorporated in the proposed project." Commissioner
Withdrawn X Beek stated that he would withdraw his amendment to the
motion.
Amendment X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
He referred to the CEQA Findings and Statement of
Facts., Attachment No. 23, Page 2, Item No. 3, and
stated that the finding that the project is a
redevelopment of a deteriorated use is irrelevant and
non sequitur to comparing this project at high
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Ayes X Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not accept
Noes X X X X X this as an amendment to his motion. Amendment was now
Absent voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
Amendment X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Beek.
Be referred to the CEQA Findings and Statement of
Facts, Attachment No. 23, Pages 3, 5 and 6, and stated
that references to the Statement of Overriding
Considerations are irrelevant when the Statement itself
is inadequate due to errors and omissions.
Commissioner Balalis stated that he can not accept this
Ayes III X as an amendment to the motion, because the Statement of
Noes X X X X X Overriding Considerations has already been approved.
Absent Amendment was now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would amend his
original motion to delete the phrase "and could cause
the loss of a public access easement currently
incorporated in the proposed project" from the CEQA
Findings and Statement of Facts, Attachment No. 23,
Ayes X X X X X Page 2, Item No. 1. Original Motion for approval of
Noes -X- the STATEMENT OF FACTS, as amended, was now voted on as
Absent follows, which AMENDED MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:
1. The City finds that a Statement of Facts has been
prepared and is labeled as Attachment No. 23.
2. The City makes the findings contained in the
Statement of Facts with respect to significant
impacts identified in the Final EIR together with
the findings that. each fact in support of the
findings is true and is based upon substantial
evidence in the record, including the Final EIR.
3. The City finds that all significant effects of the
project are set forth in the Statement of Facts.
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The Planning Commission recessed at 8:50 p.m. and
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TRAFFIC STUDY
Ms. Judy Cooper, Chairman of the Citizens Environmental
Quality Advisory Committee (CEQAC), appeared before the
Commission. Ms. Cooper referred to their letter of May
10, 1982, and stated that the EIR does not address the
potential traffic impact to Balboa Island. She stated
that people will park their cars on Balboa Island and
ride the ferry across on foot. She further expressed
their concern with the loss of seven metered public
parking spaces adjacent to the project.
• Mr. Talarico stated that Condition No. 85 of Use Permit
No. 2080 requires the applicant to compensate the City
for the loss,of revenues and.for each on- street parking
space lost on East Bay Avenue. Mr. Talarico stated
that the traffic analysis conducted for the proposed
project concluded that no significant increase in ferry
traffic would occur if the project were implemented, as
noted in the Draft EIR, Page 64. He stated that the
only impact on ferry operations is expected to occur on
the Peninsula, where circulation conflicts may occur
with lines awaiting the ferry adjacent to the project
site.
Mr. Wes Pringle, Traffic Consultant for the Draft EIR,
appeared before the Commission. Mr. Pringle stated
that the traffic analysis did not assume that vehicle
traffic would be generated from the ferry operation.
He stated that they did not feel that people would be
utilizing Balboa island to park their cars because
parking is not readily available on Balboa Island.
Mr. Talarico stated that the certified Final EIR will
incorporate the Draft EIR, Responses and Comments,.
Planning Commission testimony and all other items which
have been addressed and presented.
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Mr. Pringle stated that it is important to understand
that the traffic to the proposed project will not be
all new traffic, but will also consist of existing
traffic in the area.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Mr. Talarico stated that Condition No. 109 of
Use Permit No. 2080 requires the applicant to deposit a
sum of $7,000.00 to study the Central Balboa Area
Circulation System.
Commissioner Beek stated that due to a possible
conflict of interest relating. to the ferry operation,
he would be abstaining from a vote on the Traffic
Study.
1 JJ I Motion was made for approval of the Traffic Study,
X X subject to the Findings and Conditions of Exhibit ^A ",
X which MOTION CARRIED as follows:
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
Policy S -l.
2. That the Traffic Study indicates that the project -
generated traffic will be greater than one percent
of the existing traffic during the 2.5 hour peak
period on any leg of the critical intersections,
and will add to an unsatisfactory level of traffic
service at critical intersection which will have
an Intersection Capacity Utilization of greater
than .90.
3. That the Traffic Studies suggest several
circulation system improvements which will improve
the level of traffic service to an acceptable
level at all critical intersections.
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4. That the proposed project, including circulation
system improvements will neither cause nor make
worse an unsatisfactory level of traffic service'
on any "major ", "primary- modified" or ".primary"
street.
CONDITIONS:
1. That prior to the occupancy of the proposed
project the applicant shall contribute his fair
share as determined by the City to the Circulation
System Improvements for the intersection of
Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway shown in
the Traffic Study, Figure 2.
2. The Circulation System Improvement described in
Condition 1 above shall have been made (unless
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thereto). The Circulation System Improvements
shall be subject to the approval of the City
Traffic Engineer.
USE PERMIT NO. 2080
In response to .a question posed by Commissioner King,
Mr. Talarico referred to Condition No. 69 of Use Permit
No. 2080, which provides for an amendment to the use
permit to consider all on -site restaurant facilities at
one time. Mr. Talarico stated that staff and the
applicant are both agreeable to this condition.
Motion X Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 2080,
subject to the Findings and Conditions of Exhibit "A ",
with the additional Finding No. 8 as recommended by the
Public Works Department, "The approval of Use Permit
No. 2080 with the use of a portion of a public street
for valet loading is a special circumstance and does
not indicate that this concept will be approved for
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future or past developments." And, Condition No. 91 to
be revised to permit the nighttime lighting of the
project with smaller and dimmer bulbs than the
Pavilion, which will allow the Pavilion to be.the more
prominent and historical visual display in the area.
Said lighting plan shall be approved by the Planning
Director.
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amendment to his motion. Amendment to the motion was
now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED.
Commissioner King continued with his motion and
referred to Condition No. 100 and stated that this
should be clarified to reflect "That during the,
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construction period, a minimum 12 foot wide surface
pedestrian way be maintained. .
Commissioner Beek stated that inasmuch as there is only
19 feet of clearance between the building and the
ferris wheel fence, he suggested an additional
condition for a clear, 18 -foot wide strip down the
sidewalk in front of the project, which has no
landscaping, trees, benches, tables, chairs.or other
obstructions, rather than a 20 -foot wide strip.
Commissioner King stated that he would prefer a
15 -foot wide strip which would allow for street trees
and some greenery. Mr. Talarico stated that a,15 -foot
wide strip would be acceptable. Commissioner King
stated that he would not like a straight strip because
people on bicycles and rollerskates would essentially
prohibit the public from using the easement. He stated
that a meandering strip would eliminate this problem.
Commissioner King continued with his motion and
suggested.an additional condition which would provide
that a minimum 15 -foot clear area be maintained within
the easement area that will exist from the proposed
building line to the bulkhead line. The exact location
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and design of said area shall be subject to the
approval of the Planning Department, Public Works
Department and Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department.
Mr. Talarico suggested that Condition No. 19 of
Resubdivision No. 724 be added as a condition to the
use permit approval, which relates to the 23 foot wide
surface easement. Commissioner King stated that this
would be acceptable.
Commissioner King restated his motion for approval of
USE PERMIT NO. 2080, subject to the Findings and
Conditions of Exhibit "A" as follows, with the
following changes: Additional Finding No. 8 as
recommended by the Public Works Department; Condition
No. 91 be revised to permit the nighttime lighting of
the project with smaller and dimmer bulbs than the
Pavilion. Said lighting plan shall be approved by the
Planning Director; Condition No. 100 be revised to
reflect "That during the construction period, a minimum
12 foot wide surface pedestrian way be maintained. . ";
Additional Condition No. 110 that would provide that a
minimum 15 -foot clear area be maintained within the
easement area that will exist from the proposed
building line to the bulkhead line. The exact location
and design of said area shall be subject to the
approval of the Planning Department, Public Works
Department and Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department; That Condition No. 19 of the Resubdivision
No. 724 be added as an additional condition which
relates to the 23 foot wide surface easement.
Commissioner King's motion for approval of USE PERMIT
NO. 2080 was now voted on as follows, which MOTION
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1. That the proposed development is consistent with
the General Plan; the Land Use Plan of the Local
Coastal Program as conditionally certified by the
Coastal Commission and accepted by the City
Council; and is compatible with surrounding land
uses.
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2. The proposed use of not independently accessible
and compact car spaces will not, under the
circumstances of this particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety,. peace,
comfort, and general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood of such proposed
use or be detrimental or injurious to property
and improvements in the neighborhood or the
general Welfare of the City and further that the
is consistent with the legislative intent of
Title 20 of this Code.
3. The approval of Use Permit No. 2080 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 the general welfare of the City.
• 4. The increased building height will .result in more
public visual open space and views than is
required by the basic height limit.
5. The increased building height will result in a
more desirable architectural treatment of the
building and a stronger and more appealing visual
character of the area than could be provided with
in the basic height limit.
6. The increased building height will not result in
undesirable or abrupt scale relationships being
created between the structure and existing
developments or public spaces.
7. The structure will have no more floor area than
could have been achieved without the use permit.
8. The approval of Use Permit No. 2080 with the use
of a portion of a public street for valet loading
is a special circumstance and does not indicate
that this concept will be approved for future or
past developments.
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CONDITIONS:
1. That all development
conformance with the
plans, elevations and
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shall be in substantial
approved plot plan, floor
sections except as noted
2. That all applicable conditions of Resubdivision
No. 724 shall be fulfilled.
3. Development of site shall be subject to a grading
permit to be approved by the Building and Planning
Departments.
4. The grading plan shall include a complete plan for
temporary and permanent drainage facilities, to
minimize any potential impacts from silt, debris,
and other water pollutants.
• 5. The grading permit shall include, a description
of haul routes access points to. the site and
watering and sweeping program designed to
minimize impact of haul operations on the public
streets system. The routes and cleaning program
shall be approved by the Public Works Department.
6. An erosion, siltation and dust control plan, if
required shall be submitted and be subject to the
approval of the Building Department and a copy
will be forwarded to the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region.-
7. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with
plans prepared by a Civil Engineer and based on
recommendations of a soil engineer and an
engineering geologist based upon the completion of
a comprehensive soil and geologic investigation of
the site. This shall .establish parameter of
design for the proposed structure and also provide
recommendations for grading. Permanent
reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built"
grading plans on standard size sheets shall be
furnished to the Building Department.
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B. That erosion control measures shall be done on any
exposed slopes within thirty days after grading or
as approved by.the Grading Engineer.
9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the
applicant shall provide documentation of existing
structural conditions in the vicinity of the
proposed project and the estimated extent and
impact of subsidence on surrounding structures,
utilities and other improvements, to the
satisfaction of the Building and Safety, Public
Works and Planning Departments of the City of
Newport Beach.
10. During excavation and throughout dewatering of the
project, site, the applicant shall monitor the
extent of subsidence and its associated impacts
through placement of appropriate testing devices
under the supervision and surveillance of a
qualified soils engineer. The City shall be kept
• informed in a manner approved by the Building
Department & Public Works Department regarding any
structural impacts on adjacent properties and
other improvements and if necessary, construction
processes shall be modified to eliminate such
impacts and the applicant shall repair any
improvements damaged by subsidence.
11. Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits, a National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit shall be
obtained establishing discharge requirements for
water extracted during dewatering processes.
12. Suspended solids (sand) shall be separated from
extracted water to comply with specified
standards prior to disposal. Sand disposal shall
be at a location and by a method approved by the
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board
and the City of Newport Beach.
13. Provision shall be made, as necessary, for the
treatment of hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) in groundwater
by Chlorination in order to comply with standards
specified by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality
Control Board prior to disposal into Newport Bay
and to control odors emanating from dewatering
process.
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14. Unreacted chlorine resulting
H 2 S shall be neutralized,
methods approved by the Santa
Quality Control Board prior to
into Newport Bay.
from treatment of
as necessary, by
Ana Regional Water
disposal. of water
15. Drainage facilities and architectural features
shall be designed so as to prevent rainwater and
storm runoff from entering the subterranean garage
structure subject to approval by.the Planning and
Building Departments of the City of Newport Beach.
16. A system of garage floor slab drainage shall be
designed to keep subterranean floors slabs dry and
to remove oil and grease from collected wastewater
prior to disposal into public drains and /or
Newport Bay. This system shall meeting the
specifications of the City of Newport Beach and
the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa
Ana Region.
17. All onsite drainage shall be approved by the
Building Department.
18. The pouring of the basement slab shall be
scheduled so as to encompass only two nighttime
periods in manner approved by the Building
Department.
19. Electric pump motors shall be required for
dewatering equipment to reduce potential noise
levels and approved by the Building Department.
20. Noise producing equipment shall be enclosed by
barriers or baffled in a manner established by a
qualified acoustical engineer to the satisfaction
of the Planning and Building Departments.
21. Prior to issuance of building and/or
grading /demolition permits, the Planning
Department shall approve a signing construction
program for the proposed project.
22. An Army Corps of Engineers permit and a Harbor
permit shall be obtained prior to any alteration
of bulkheads.
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23. Should barges be utilized for construction, a
Harbor permit shall be obtained.
24. Demolition and construction will not be commenced
until after September 6, 1982, to avoid peak,
seasonal traffic.
25. In order to ascertain periods of greatest
potential impact from noise, vibration, and
congestion, the project applicant shall submit a
detailed construction scheduled to the City of
Newport Beach, outlining the time frame for each
phase of construction prior to or at the time of
application for building permits. The
construction schedule shall be approved by the
Planning and Building Departments.
26. In order to accelerate the process of placing
sheet piles, thereby reducing the time span of
potential noise and vibration impacts, the use of
more than one crew and pile driver shall be
considered depending on the proposed construction
schedule, at the discretion of the City.
27. Baffles or enclosures around noise - producing
equipment shall be required.
28. Excavations shall be shored by sheet piling placed
by a method approved by the City of Newport Beach.
29. A system of well points shall be utilized to
dewater the site for construction purposes.
Additional well points shall be placed in the
center of the excavation to prevent a "quick"
condition from development during dewatering and
excavation processes.
30. Sheet pilings shall be driven in a manner approved
by the City of Newport Beach so as not to
interfere with the use of existing public
rights -of -way on Palm Street, East Bay Avenue, and
Washington Street.
31. The relocation of public utilities shall be
coordinated with and approved by local utility
companies and public agencies as appropriate.
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32. A system of barriers and overhead protection shall
be required during demolition processes in order
to prevent debris from falling into adjacent
streets and Newport Bay.
33. During any closure of adjoining streets which may
be required during the proposed construction
phases, alternative pedestrian circulation shall
be provided to the satisfaction of the City of
Newport Beach Planning and Public Works
Departments.
34. In order to allow continuous pouring of the
proposed basement slab, the applicant shall obtain
from the Director of Building & Safety a temporary
waiver of noise abatement regulations (Chapter
10.28 - Newport Beach Municipal Code) restricting:
construction hours.
35. All activities that require full or partial
• street closures, parking prohibition, heavy truck
traffic, large or heavy loads or similar
activities shall be approved by the Police
Department and City.Traffic Engineer.
36. Trucks shall utilize Washington Street and Palm
Street for ingress and egress.
37. Closure of Palm Street shall be prohibited at any
time.
38. The building contractor shall examine existing
streets to ensure. that trucks assigned to the
project can negotiate required turns and
demonstrate such to the satisfaction of the Public
Works and Building Departments.
39. If barges are utilized for sand hauling
operations or placement of dewatering pumps,
provisions shall be made to provide replacement
on a one - for -one basis of any boat slips
displaced during the period of displacement in a
manner approved by the Planning Department.
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32. A system of barriers and overhead protection shall
be required during demolition processes in order
to prevent debris from falling into adjacent
streets and Newport Bay.
33. During any closure of adjoining streets which may
be required during the proposed construction
phases, alternative pedestrian circulation shall
be provided to the satisfaction of the City of
Newport Beach Planning and Public Works
Departments.
34. In order to allow continuous pouring of the
proposed basement slab, the applicant shall obtain
from the Director of Building & Safety a temporary
waiver of noise abatement regulations (Chapter
10.28 - Newport Beach Municipal Code) restricting:
construction hours.
35. All activities that require full or partial
• street closures, parking prohibition, heavy truck
traffic, large or heavy loads or similar
activities shall be approved by the Police
Department and City.Traffic Engineer.
36. Trucks shall utilize Washington Street and Palm
Street for ingress and egress.
37. Closure of Palm Street shall be prohibited at any
time.
38. The building contractor shall examine existing
streets to ensure. that trucks assigned to the
project can negotiate required turns and
demonstrate such to the satisfaction of the Public
Works and Building Departments.
39. If barges are utilized for sand hauling
operations or placement of dewatering pumps,
provisions shall be made to provide replacement
on a one - for -one basis of any boat slips
displaced during the period of displacement in a
manner approved by the Planning Department.
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40. Construction workers shall utilize 'public parking
lots at Palm Street and Main Street. .The
applicant shall purchase parking permits in a
manner approved by the , City. One space for each
construction worker on the site during the
construction period shall be purchased. At the
earliest possible date, which shall be
established by the Building Department, all
construction workers shall be required to park in
the parking structure.
41. An engineer's report on the adequacy of the
existing bulkhead, including inspection and
evaluation of all tie rods shall be prepared by
the applicant prior to the issuance of a grading
permit and approved by the Building and Marine
Safety Departments for the proposed project. The
engineer shall also evaluate potential loss of
soil through the bulkhead wall and recommend an
alternative support system for the bulkhead
during the installation of sheet pilings as part
of the report and shall provide for the
protection of the existing bulkhead during the
time that the tiebacks are affected by the
excavation and construction process.
42. The owner . shall grant public access rights to the
City and enter into an agreement with the City to
keep the area from the bulkhead to the proposed
structure free from hindrances to public access
and to repair and keep the area in a good and
safe condition at their sole cost and expense.
43. The following disclosure statement of the City of
Newport Beach's policy regarding the John Wayne
Airport should be included in all leases or
sub- leases for space in the project and should.be
included in any Covenants Conditions, and
Restrictions which may be recorded against any
undeveloped site.'
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
The lessee, his heirs,
herein, acknowledge that:
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a.) The John Wayne Airport may not be able to provide
adequate air service for business establishments
which rely on such service;
b.) When an alternate air facility is available, a
complete phase out of jet service may occur at
the John Wayne Airport;
c,.) The City of Newport Beach will continue to oppose
additional commercial area service expansions at
the John Wayne Airport;
d.) Lessee, his heirs, successors and assigns, will
not actively oppose any action taken by the City
of Newport Beach to phase out or limit jet air
service at the John Wayne Airport.
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I shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect. (Prior to the occupancy of any
• structure, the licensed landscape architect shall
certify to the Planning ,Department that the
landscaping has been installed in accordance with
the prepared plan).
45. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review
of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department,
the Public Works Department and approval of the
Planning Department.
46. The landscape plan shall include a maintenance
program which controls the use of fertilizers and
pesticides.
47. The landscape plan shall place heavy emphasis on
the use of drought- resistant native vegetation and
be irrigated via a system designed to avoid
surface runoff and over - watering.
48. The landscape plan shall place heavy emphasis on
fire- retardant vegetation.
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50. Landscaping shall be regularly maintained free of
weeds and debris. All vegetation shall be
regularly trimmed and kept in a healthy condition.
51. The landscaping plans adjacent to the parking
garage entrances shall be reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Department and the Department of
Parks, Beaches, and Recreation for sight distance
requirements.
52. The structure, shall retain a single design theme
(both interior and exterior). Signage shall be
of a similar design through the building, and
shall be approved by the Planning Director. There
shall be overall utilization of wooden lap siding
on the exterior facade, complementing the Balboa
Pavilion.
I I ( I I I 53. All mechanical equipment, vents, and other service
+I equipment shall be shielded or screened by
. architectural design.
54. Any carnival rides existing presently on the site
that are to be incorporated into the proposed
development and during the construction period
stored in the City of Newport Beach shall be
stored in an off -site location, not within a
public right -of -way and in a manner approved by
the City.
55. Maintenance agreements shall be required for all
non- standard landscape improvements and materials
and will be subject to approval by the Parks,
Beaches & Recreation, Planning, and Public Works
Departments.
56. The landscape plan shall be designed so as to be
visually cohesive with the character of the
Central Balboa area. Palm Street shall be planted
with palm trees. East Bay Avenue, Washington
Street, and Edgewater Place shall be landscaped
with trees in such a manner as to achieve a canopy
effect similar to Main Street in the Central
Balboa area.
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57. Street signs, tables, benches, planters, and other
similar features onsite or adjacent to the project
site shall be designed with a common theme and
shall be approved by the Public Works; Parks
Beaches & Recreation; and Planning Departments.
58. Prior to issuance of any building permits
authorized by the approval of this use permit, the
applicant shall deposit with the City Finance
Director the sum proportional to the percentage
of future additional traffic related to the
project in the subject area, to be used for the
construction of a sound attenuation barrier on the
southerly side of West Coast Highway in the West
Newport Area.
59. That any roof top or other mechanical equipment
shall be sound attenuated to be no greater than 55
Dba at the property lines.
60. That any mechanical equipment and emergency power
generators shall be screened from view and noise
associated with said shall be attenuated to
acceptable levels in receptor areas. The latter
shall be based upon the recommendations of a
qualified acoustical engineer, and be approved by
the Planning Department.
61. That prior to the issuance of building permits,
the Fire Department shall review the proposed
plans and may required automatic fire sprinkler
protection.
62. The Fire Department access to the site shall be
approved by the Fire Department.
63. That all buildings on. the project site shall be
equipped with fire suppression systems approved by
the Fire Department.
64. The proposed project shall incorporate an internal
securing system (i.e. security guards, alarms,
access limits after hours) that shall be reviewed
by the Police and Fire Department and approved by
the Planning Department.
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57. Street signs, tables, benches, planters, and other
similar features onsite or adjacent to the project
site shall be designed with a common theme and
shall be approved by the Public Works; Parks
Beaches & Recreation; and Planning Departments.
58. Prior to issuance of any building permits
authorized by the approval of this use permit, the
applicant shall deposit with the City Finance
Director the sum proportional to the percentage
of future additional traffic related to the
project in the subject area, to be used for the
construction of a sound attenuation barrier on the
southerly side of West Coast Highway in the West
Newport Area.
59. That any roof top or other mechanical equipment
shall be sound attenuated to be no greater than 55
Dba at the property lines.
60. That any mechanical equipment and emergency power
generators shall be screened from view and noise
associated with said shall be attenuated to
acceptable levels in receptor areas. The latter
shall be based upon the recommendations of a
qualified acoustical engineer, and be approved by
the Planning Department.
61. That prior to the issuance of building permits,
the Fire Department shall review the proposed
plans and may required automatic fire sprinkler
protection.
62. The Fire Department access to the site shall be
approved by the Fire Department.
63. That all buildings on. the project site shall be
equipped with fire suppression systems approved by
the Fire Department.
64. The proposed project shall incorporate an internal
securing system (i.e. security guards, alarms,
access limits after hours) that shall be reviewed
by the Police and Fire Department and approved by
the Planning Department.
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65. That all access to the buildings be approved by
the Fire Department.
66. That all on site fire protection (hydrants and
Fire Department connections) shall be approved by
the Fire and Public Works Departments.
67. Fire vehicle access shall be approved by the Fire'
Department for all public right -of -ways and
easements improved by the applicant.
68. All work on the site shall be done in accordance
with city Council Policy K -5_ and K -6.
verification of said work shall be provided to
the Building and Planning Departments.
69. No restaurant facilities shall be permitted onsite
without an amendment to this use permit. Said::
amendment shall consider all restaurant uses
proposed on the site at one time to insure that
adequate offstreet parking may be provided or
• establish specific criteria for future restaurant
usage.
70. The proposed development shall provide for weekly
vacuum sweeping of parking areas, walkways, and
nonstandard pavement areas.
71. Final design of the project shall provide for the
incorporation of water - saving devices for project
lavatories and other water -using facilities.
72. The final design of the project shall provide for
the sorting of recyclable material from other
solid waste.
73. Any construction on the site should be done in
accordance with the height restriction. This shall
apply to any landscape materials, signs, flags,
etc. as well as structures, except as maybe
modified by the approval of this use permit.
74. That the lighting system shall be designed and
maintained in such a manner as to conceal the
light source and to minimize light spillage and
glare to the adjacent area. The plans shall be
prepared and signed by a Licensed Electrical
Engineer; with a letter from the Engineer stating
that, in his opinion, this requirement has been
met.
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75. A cleanup program (weekly during the winter and
daily during the summer) around the docks and
public walks shall be conducted. During
construction devices shall be installed to prevent
waste from entering Newport Bay in a manner
approved by the Building Department.
76. The final design of onsite vehicular and
pedestrian circulation shall be reviewed and
approved by the Public Works and Planning
Departments prior to issuance of a grading permit.
77. Should the conditions of approval of this project
reduce the number of required onsite offstreet
parking spaces the space- o -matic parking spaces
shall be eliminated first.
78. Provision shall be made for bicycle parking on
the site for a minimum of 25 bicycles.
. I I I I I I I I 79. Valets and /or attendants shall be provided at all
times the project is in use.
80. Signalization of the intersection of East Balboa
Boulevard and Palm Street shall be required.
81. The applicant shall provide for marina parking
requirements.
82. The parking garage shall be designed to
accommodate forty short -term parking spaces to
the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer and
the Planning Department.
83. That the applicants shall provide free employee
parking in the structure in a manner approved by
the Planning Department.
84. The parking program, shall be designed so as to be
a part of any lease agreement and lessee shall not
be required to buy validation on an optional
basis.
85. The applicant shall compensate the City of
Newport Beach for the loss of revenues and for
. each on- street parking space lost on East Bay
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Avenue. Said compensation shall be based upon the
cost of replacing (in the Central Balboa Area) any
lost spaces and revenues as determined by the
City. The compensation shall not include parking
spaces lost in providing reasonable access to the
property as determined by the City's Public works
and Planning Departments.
86. The two (2) space- o- matics in the northeast corner
of level two shall require further review and may
not be permitted.
87. The design of all parking levels shall be subject
to further review and approval of the City Traffic
Engineer.
88. Valets shall be required from one hour before to
one hour after normal business hours of all
building tenants.
• 89. Access to tandem and space- o -matic spaces shall.be
controlled during any hour when .valets are not
present.
90., Space- o -matic devices shall not encroach into
required stall sizes.
91. Nighttime lighting shall be limited to that which
is customary for normal business operations and
consistent with the proposed project design and
architectural style. outlining of the proposed
structure, including the ferris wheel, shall be
permitted in a manner consistent with that of the
Pavilion. The outlining, if accomplished, shall
use smaller and dimmer bulbs than the Pavilion.
Said lighting plans shall be approved by the
Planning Director.
92. Fugitive dust emissions during demolition and
construction shall be minimized by watering the
site for dust control, containing excavated soil
onsite until it is hauled away, and periodically
• I I ( I I I washing adjacent streets to remove accumulated
materials.
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93. A fan - assisted ventilation system shall be
installed in the subterranean garage for use in
peak -hour periods when natural ventilation is
limited.
94. Heating and cooling systems shall be designed to
take advantage of the natural site orientation and
existing natural ventilation patterns to the
maximum degree practical.
95. Prior to occupancy of the building, the applicant
shall provide written verification from Orange
County Sanitation District No. 5 that adequate
sewer capacity is available to serve the project.
96. Twenty- four -hour security shall be required on the
project site as approved by the City of Newport
Beach Police Department and Planning Department.
97. Prior to the issuance of any building, grading,
and /or demolition permit the applicant shall
record a restrictive convent guaranteeing the
retention of the existing ferris wheel and
carousel or their replacement with a similar
ferris wheel and carousel.
98. Special paving treatment common to the project
shall be provided for the public sidewalk areas
on Palm Avenue and East Bay Avenue, and from the
proposed building line to the Bulkhead line and
for all of Washington Street in a manner
acceptable to the Public Works and Planning
Departments.
99. That any tables in the pedestrian easement area,
be for 'general public use and that no food be
served to customers at the tables by adjoining
restaurants.
100. That during the construction period, a minimum 12
foot wide surface pedestrian way be maintained
along the bay on weekends and holidays between
April 1 and June 15 and September 15 and October
15; and that the 12 foot pedestrian way be
maintained at all times between June 15 and
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101. That prior to the issuance of the grading permit
the applicant shall provide a plan to be approved
by the Building and Marine Safety Departments
which provides for the protection of the existing
bulkhead during the time that the tiebacks are
affected by the excavation and construction
process.
102. That a waiting areas be provided outside the
public right -of -way for valet parking users and
that no sign or other devices relating to valet
parking be placed in the public right -of -way
area.
103. Handicapped parking shall be provided in a manner
and quantity approved by the City Traffic
Engineer. The handicapped parking shall be
designed so as to be conveniently located near
• elevators in the parking area.
104. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and
post a bond guaranteeing the repair of all damage
to the public street system and /or utilities that
might be caused by the construction process.
105. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and
provide a policy of insurance guaranteeing the
repair of all damage to private property,
business interruption, or other damage caused by
the construction process. Said bonds shall be
based upon conditions of approval of this project
and studies required thereby and shall be
approved by the City's Building Department,
Public Works Department, City Attorney's Office
and Finance Department.
106. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and
post a bond(s) guaranteeing the completion of the
proposed project in a manner satisfactory to the
City Building Department and City Attorney's
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107. The applicant shall enter into an agreement and
post a bond(s) guaranteeing the completion of the
proposed project to grade (parking structure
completed and useable) within eight (8) months
from the issuance of any grading permit.
Sanctions for non - compliance and total amount that
could be paid by the applicant in the event of
non - compliance shall be established. The
agreement and bond(s) shall be subject to the
approval of the City Attorney's Office and
Building Department.
108. Prior to the issuance of any building, grading
and/or demolition permits for the project the
applicant shall agree to make such minor changes
to the project as maybe caused by revisions to
the Central Balboa area overall circulation
system. The agreement shall be subject to the
approval of the City Attorney's Office and
Planning Department.
109. Prior to the issuance of any grading building
and /or demolition permit the applicant shall
deposit a sum of $7,000.00 to study the Central
Balboa Area Circulation System.
110. That a minimum 15 -foot clear area be maintained
within the easement area that will exist from the
proposed building line to the bulkhead line. The
exact location and design of said area shall be
subject to the approval of the Planning
Department, Public Works Department, and Parks,
Beaches and Recreation-Department.
111. That a 23 foot wide surface easement be granted to
the City for pedestrian use adjacent and southerly
of the existing 12 foot wide pedestrian easement
located along the Bay side of the property.
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RESUBDIVISION NO. 724
In response to a question posed by Commissioner King,
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the deletion of
Condition No. 21 does not change the general location
of the ferris wheel as indicated on the approved plans.
Motion
Motion was made for the approval of RESUBDIVISION NO.
Ayes
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Absent
Public Works ,Department, which MOTION CARRIED, as
follows:
FINDINGS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances
of the City, all applicable general or specific
plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied
• with the plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. 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.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That all unused drive depressions be removed and
replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk.
4. That a subdivision agreement and accompanying
surety be provided to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements if it is
desired to record the parcel map or obtain a'
I I { I ! building permit prior to completion of the public
Ijf I improvements.
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5. That all work within the public right -of -way be
completed under an encroachment permit issued by
the Public Works Department.
6. That the on -site parking circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems be subject to
further review by the Traffic Engineer..
7. That a storm drain inlet at the Washington Street
street -end be constructed and that a valve be
installed in the storm drain line unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department.
8. That the intersection of the private drives with
the public streets be designed to provide sight
distance for a speed of 25 miles per hours.
Slopes, landscaping, walls and other obstruction
shall be considered in the sight distance
requirements. Landscaping within the sight
distance line shall not exceed twenty -four
• inches in height. The sight distance requirement
amy be approximately modified at non - critical
locations, subject to. approval of the Traffic
Engineer.
9. That a corner cutoff, acceptable to the Public
Works Department, at the corner of Palm Street and
East Bay Avenue be dedicated to the public for
pedestrian purposes.
10. That street, drainage and utility improvements be
shown on standard improvement plans prepared by a
licensed civil engineer.
11. That a study of existing public water, sewer and
storm drain facilities available to the site be
made by the development prior to recording the
parcel map, to determine their capacities. Any
upgrading modifications or extensions to the
existing storm drain, water and sewer systems
shown to be required shall be the responsibility
of the developer. All work on the public sewer,
water, and storm drain systems shall be completed
or bonded for prior to issuance of any building
permits.
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12. That the existing 12' -wide pedestrian easement
adjacent to the bay be kept free from all
obstructions unless otherwise approved by the
Public Works Department.
13. That a condition survey of the existing bulkhead
along the bay side of the property be made by a
civil or structural engineer with particular
attention to the impact that the proposed parking
structure might have on it, and that the bulkhead .
be repaired in conformance with the
recommendations of the condition survey and to the
satisfaction of the Building and Marine
Departments.
14. That the existing deteriorated street lights be.
replaced with new street lights as approved by
the Public Works Department and Utilities
Department, unless otherwise approved high
pressure sodium -vapor lumanars with multiple a
wiring system shall be provided.
15. That all landscaping and non - standard paving
surfaces within the public right -of -way and
pedestrian easement be approved by the .Public
Works Department and that a license agreement be
provided for maintenance of the non- standard
improvements.
16. That the existing curb returns at the corner of
East Bay Avenue and Palm Street be reconstructed
with an access ramp. This may require the
relocation of the existing palm tree at the corner
of East Bay Avenue and Palm Street.
17. That the existing deteriorated concrete sidewalk
and curb along the Palm Street,. East Bay Avenue
and Washington Street frontages be reconstructed
and that any unused driveway aprons be removed and
replaced with curb and sidewalk.
18. That the existing overhead utilities along the
Washington Street and Palm Street frontages shall
be undergrounded.
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19. That a 23 foot .wide surface easement be granted
to the City for pedestrian use adjacent and
southerly of the existing 12 foot wide pedestrian
easement located along the Bay side of the
property.
20. That the existing sidewalk width of 9' -6 on Palm
Street, be maintained and that a 1' -6" easement
for pedestrian purposes be granted to the City.
21. Deleted by Planning Commission.
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on Bay Street and that the required additional
right -of -way be dedicated to the City for
pedestrian purposes.
23. That there be no permanent underground structural
encroachments into the public right -of -way except
under the new pedestrian easement on Edgewater
Place without the approval of an Encroachment
Permit and that any temporary encroachments be
subject to the approval of the Public Works
Department.
24. That applicant repair or replace (as determined by
Utilities Department) and Public Words Departments
any utility damaged through subsidence or any
other construction activity related to the
proposed development.
25. That during the construction period, a minimum 12
foot wide surface pedestrian way be maintained
along the bay on weekends and holidays between
April 1 and June 15 and September 15 and October
15; and that the 12 foot pedestrian way be "
maintained at all times between June 15. and
September 15.
26. That the applicant revise the proposed project so
as to locate the structure on the .Washington
Street property line and convert said street into
a pedestrian /service area in a manner acceptable
to the City Planning and Public Works
Departments.
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VARIANCE N0. 1092
Motion X 'Motion was made for the approval of VARIANCE NO. 1092,
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Absent * as follows, which MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applying to the land, building, and
use proposed in this application, which
circumstances and conditions do not generally
apply to land, building, and /or uses in the same
district.
2. That the granting of a. variance to
allow the ferris wheel is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights of the applicant, inasmuch as the ferris
wheel has been located on -site for a longtime and
provides a historical perspective to the area.
• 3. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation,
of the use, property, and building will not, under
the circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety', peace, comfort,
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or
detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare of the.City.
4. That the proposed "space- frame" grill work is
approved as an architectural feature pursuant to
Section 20.02.061 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans, elevations, and sections.
2. That the ferris wheel shall be the only portion of
the project that shall be allowed by this variance
to exceed the height limit.
• 3. That all the conditions of approval for
Resubdivision No. 724 be fulfilled.
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Request to consider amendments to Title 3 and Title 20
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code establishing
regulations pertaining to ,time -share developments in
the City of Newport Beach.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
The public hearing opened in connection with this item
and Mr. Donald Michael, resident of 1730 Plaza del
Norte, requested that the Planning Commission prohibit
time -share projects in the City of Newport Beach and
deny the draft Ordinance. APPROVED
Mr. William Fundenberg, resident of Balboa Island,
stated that he is opposed to time -share projects in the .
City of Newport Beach. He stated that potential
problems will occur with the collection of the
transient occupancy tax, the responsibility of the
operator, and the financial management plan. He
expressed his concern that once an applicant for a
time -share project has complied with the standards of
the Ordinance, the Planning Commission may approve the
application.
Commissioner King stated that the Planning Commission
reviews applications on a project by project basis,
through the public hearing procedure. He stated that
when the Planning Commission approves a project,
conditions of approval are placed on the project, which
are based upon the findings of the staff and the
Commission, to insure that the project is constructed
and operated in accordance with those conditions.
Commissioner Balalis requested that the speakers
comment on areas within the City which they feel
time -share projects would be beneficial. For example,
he stated that areas located near the airport or
Newport Center may be considered more beneficial for
time -share developments.
Mr. Bill Shaver, representing the Lido Isle Community
Association, stated that they are opposed to the
concept of time -share projects in the City of Newport
Beach. Mr. Shaver stated that they had also opposed
• the time -share development which had been proposed at
3336 Via Lido Soud and submitted a petition on same.
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Request to consider amendments to Title 3 and Title 20
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code establishing
regulations pertaining to ,time -share developments in
the City of Newport Beach.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
The public hearing opened in connection with this item
and Mr. Donald Michael, resident of 1730 Plaza del
Norte, requested that the Planning Commission prohibit
time -share projects in the City of Newport Beach and
deny the draft Ordinance. APPROVED
Mr. William Fundenberg, resident of Balboa Island,
stated that he is opposed to time -share projects in the .
City of Newport Beach. He stated that potential
problems will occur with the collection of the
transient occupancy tax, the responsibility of the
operator, and the financial management plan. He
expressed his concern that once an applicant for a
time -share project has complied with the standards of
the Ordinance, the Planning Commission may approve the
application.
Commissioner King stated that the Planning Commission
reviews applications on a project by project basis,
through the public hearing procedure. He stated that
when the Planning Commission approves a project,
conditions of approval are placed on the project, which
are based upon the findings of the staff and the
Commission, to insure that the project is constructed
and operated in accordance with those conditions.
Commissioner Balalis requested that the speakers
comment on areas within the City which they feel
time -share projects would be beneficial. For example,
he stated that areas located near the airport or
Newport Center may be considered more beneficial for
time -share developments.
Mr. Bill Shaver, representing the Lido Isle Community
Association, stated that they are opposed to the
concept of time -share projects in the City of Newport
Beach. Mr. Shaver stated that they had also opposed
• the time -share development which had been proposed at
3336 Via Lido Soud and submitted a petition on same.
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Mr. Shaver stated that the proposed Ordinance may as
well contain . regulations on time- sharing boats and
horses. He stated that time -share units are normally
sold in 20 to 25 year increments and then reverted to
the owner. He stated that if the useful life of the
building is 30 to 40 years, the time -share process
could occur twice in one building.
Mr. Shaver, expressed his concern with the potential
parking problems and stated that the parking standards
in the proposed Ordinance are not adequate. He further
expressed his concern that the on -site recreational
facilities will include video games and a bike rack.
Mr. Shaver stated that the proposed Ordinance provides
for Planning Commission consideration of reversion of
land and buildings to the City after the 30 to 40 year
useful life of the project. He stated that the
"consideration" of this item is too weak and needs to
• have stronger wording. He stated that the Conversions
Prohibited clause in Section 20.76.020 is excellent.
He also stated that any time -share project of 20 or
fewer units would be doomed to failure, therefore he
suggested that the number of time -share units be
greater than 20 units.
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In summary, Mr. Shaver stated that the proposed
Ordinance is too weak to be viable. He stated that the
unique characteristics of time -share projects can have
an adverse impact on immediately adjacent areas and the
City as a whole.
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Commissioner King asked Mr. Shaver if he.would. oppose a
time -share project in the airport area or in a hotel
designated zone. -Mr. Shaver stated that he is opposed
to the time -share concept in the City of Newport Beach.
Ms. Carmalita Moffit, resident of 108 Via Orvieto,
read to the Commission an article by State Senator Neal
Abacromby of Hawaii, relating to his opposition to
time -share projects wherein he stated that time -share
projects are a cancer on the residents and the
community.
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Mr. John Dryden of 3326 Via Lido, urged the prohibition
of time -share developments within the City of Newport
Beach. He stated .that.,the California Department of
Real Estate currently has a moratorium on any and all
time -share project applications submitted after October
1, 1981. He stated that time -share projects create
continual problems and Hawaii has already stated that
they would like to get rid of them. He stated that the
landowner, the developer, the salesmen and the liquor
stores are the only ones who benefit from such
developments. He stated that the people who buy these
units will get restless and will not want to go to the
same place every year. He added that he is opposed to
time -share developments in any area of the City.
Commissioner. Balalis stated that there are over 1,000
units today in Newport Beach that rent on a weekly
basis during the summer months, which is probably the
worlds largest time- share, without ownership. Mr.
Dryden stated that these units may be rented out on a
weekly basis during the summer months, but the owner or
a suitable renter uses the unit for the remaining nine
months out of the year.
Mr. Robert Glasser of 4000 MacArthur Boulevard,
appeared before the Commission in support of the
proposed Time -Share Ordinance. He stated that
time -share projects around the world are also found in
mixed, resort residential areas. He stated that the
Ordinance as proposed, controls the exchange programs
which may be utilized by the.development.
Mr. Glasser stated that the proposed Ordinance is the
most regulatory, comprehensive Time -Share Ordinance in
this country. He suggested that the proposed Ordinance
could also include a sales solicitation program
section. He stated that geographically, Newport Beach
is considered a resort area because it is located on
the ocean and the bay. He stated that the proposed
Ordinance gives the Planning Commission a great deal of
control over who will be time =share owners. . He stated
that the time -share owners will have to be able to
Afford the considerable costs of the units. He stated
that the Planning Commission can also 'control the
number of cars and the daily trips of a time -share
unit.
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Mr. John Dryden of 3326 Via Lido, urged the prohibition
of time -share developments within the City of Newport
Beach. He stated .that.,the California Department of
Real Estate currently has a moratorium on any and all
time -share project applications submitted after October
1, 1981. He stated that time -share projects create
continual problems and Hawaii has already stated that
they would like to get rid of them. He stated that the
landowner, the developer, the salesmen and the liquor
stores are the only ones who benefit from such
developments. He stated that the people who buy these
units will get restless and will not want to go to the
same place every year. He added that he is opposed to
time -share developments in any area of the City.
Commissioner. Balalis stated that there are over 1,000
units today in Newport Beach that rent on a weekly
basis during the summer months, which is probably the
worlds largest time- share, without ownership. Mr.
Dryden stated that these units may be rented out on a
weekly basis during the summer months, but the owner or
a suitable renter uses the unit for the remaining nine
months out of the year.
Mr. Robert Glasser of 4000 MacArthur Boulevard,
appeared before the Commission in support of the
proposed Time -Share Ordinance. He stated that
time -share projects around the world are also found in
mixed, resort residential areas. He stated that the
Ordinance as proposed, controls the exchange programs
which may be utilized by the.development.
Mr. Glasser stated that the proposed Ordinance is the
most regulatory, comprehensive Time -Share Ordinance in
this country. He suggested that the proposed Ordinance
could also include a sales solicitation program
section. He stated that geographically, Newport Beach
is considered a resort area because it is located on
the ocean and the bay. He stated that the proposed
Ordinance gives the Planning Commission a great deal of
control over who will be time =share owners. . He stated
that the time -share owners will have to be able to
Afford the considerable costs of the units. He stated
that the Planning Commission can also 'control the
number of cars and the daily trips of a time -share
unit.
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Mr. Glasser stated that the time -share owners will be
paying a bed tax, along with a portion of the property
tax to the City. He explained how a time -share
operator manages a facility and collects the monies
from the time -share owners. He stated that if a
time -share project should create a problem, it is
subject to revocation under the use permit procedures.
He stated that the project could even be conditioned,
as a penalty, for a reversion of the interest to the
City.
Commissioner King asked if the line of succession in
fee ownership .developments has been tested in court,
irrespective of the conditions imposed by the City.
Mr. Glasser stated that he was not aware of any, but
stated that the Commission can regulate forfeiture of
the reversionary interest and forfeiture of the
time -share interest.
Mr. Glasser stated that the creation of a time -share
project allows for a higher degree of amenities to be
built within a structure, than that of a.hotel or motel
project, such as kitchen facilities and more on -site,
recreational facilities.
Commissioner King asked if the entire time -share
project use can be revoked through the behavior of one
tenant. Mr. Glasser stated that under due process
procedures, the offending parties non - compliance with
the regulations can result in forfeiture of the
time -share interest, or the loss of his interest for
some value.
Mr. Glasser stated that all of the issues relating to
time -share projects can be dealt with in a satisfactory
and positive manner. He again urged approval of the
proposed Ordinance establishing regulations pertaining
to time -share developments in the City of Newport
Beach.
Mr. Harry Hanson, resident of 201 Via San Remo,
expressed his concern with the sale and resale of the
time -share units. He stated that the original buyers
of the time -share units will encounter problems when
they decide to sell their time -share unit, because
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they will not have the advantage of the enormous hype
and promotion which occurred when the units were new on
the market. He stated that this will inevitably cause
the time -share 'concept to fail.
Planning Director Hewicker referred to Exhibit "B"
which would prohibit time -share developments and stated
that this was patterned from ordinances which have been
adopted in the Cities of Monterey and Rancho Mirage.
He stated that there have been no legal challenges on
the ordinances prohibiting time -share developments, as
yet. Mr. Bob Burnham, Assistant City Attorney, stated'
that an ordinance prohibiting time -share developments
would be valid.
Commissioner Kurlander asked if the City would be
justified in requiring reversionary rights. Mr.
Burnham stated that if the right to occupy time had
expired for the individual time -share unit owners, the
owners would not likely have a right to ownership. Mr.
Burnham stated that the City would probably use. the
• property for parks and recreational facilities.
Commissioner Kurlander stated that he questions the
reversionary rights of the City, when the City only has
an interest in the conditional use permit. Mr. Burnham
concurred.
Motion Motion was made for approval of Exhibit "B ", which is
I an Ordinance prohibiting the development of time -share
projects within the City of Newport Beach.
Commissioner King stated that he would be voting
against the motion, because an individual should have
the opportunity to defend the use of his property,
whether the use is popular or not.
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would like the
opportunity to hear.the applications on a case by case
basis. He stated that he would like to learn more
about the problems which have arisen in other
time -share projects around the country. However, he
stated that he would not like to vote to prohibit
time -share projects in perpetuity in the City of
Newport Beach.
Chairman McLaughlin stated that she understands the
• concerns as expressed by Commissioner King and
Commissioner Balalis.
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they will not have the advantage of the enormous hype
and promotion which occurred when the units were new on
the market. He stated that this will inevitably cause
the time -share 'concept to fail.
Planning Director Hewicker referred to Exhibit "B"
which would prohibit time -share developments and stated
that this was patterned from ordinances which have been
adopted in the Cities of Monterey and Rancho Mirage.
He stated that there have been no legal challenges on
the ordinances prohibiting time -share developments, as
yet. Mr. Bob Burnham, Assistant City Attorney, stated'
that an ordinance prohibiting time -share developments
would be valid.
Commissioner Kurlander asked if the City would be
justified in requiring reversionary rights. Mr.
Burnham stated that if the right to occupy time had
expired for the individual time -share unit owners, the
owners would not likely have a right to ownership. Mr.
Burnham stated that the City would probably use. the
• property for parks and recreational facilities.
Commissioner Kurlander stated that he questions the
reversionary rights of the City, when the City only has
an interest in the conditional use permit. Mr. Burnham
concurred.
Motion Motion was made for approval of Exhibit "B ", which is
I an Ordinance prohibiting the development of time -share
projects within the City of Newport Beach.
Commissioner King stated that he would be voting
against the motion, because an individual should have
the opportunity to defend the use of his property,
whether the use is popular or not.
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would like the
opportunity to hear.the applications on a case by case
basis. He stated that he would like to learn more
about the problems which have arisen in other
time -share projects around the country. However, he
stated that he would not like to vote to prohibit
time -share projects in perpetuity in the City of
Newport Beach.
Chairman McLaughlin stated that she understands the
• concerns as expressed by Commissioner King and
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Commissioner Balalis suggested that the Commission
approve a time -share ordinance with more provisions
which would make the ordinance more stringent. He
stated that perhaps time -share projects could be
eliminated entirely from residential areas and limited
to locations near the airport and Newport Center.
Ayes I 1111 IX I I Motion for approval of Exhibit "B ", prohibiting the
Noes X X development of time -share projects within the City of
Absent Newport Beach, was now voted on, which MOTION FAILED.
Commissioner King stated that the proposed Ordinance
will control the problems of time -share projects. He
stated that the public hearing process will enable the
Commission and public to give their input upon each
individual time -share application.
�ion I I 111 1 Motion was made for approval of Amendment No. 573,
Exhibit "A ", establishing regulations pertaining to
time -share developments in the City of Newport Beach.
Amendment Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner
Balalis. He referred to Section 20.76.035, Paragraph
D, and stated that the project should contain not less
than fifty (50) time -share units, rather than twenty
.(20) time -share units.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that within the
proposed Ordinance, the Planning Commission has the
right to waive the development standards. Commissioner
Balalis stated that the larger the number of units
within a time -share development, the easier it will be
for the association to collect the funds to maintain a
full -time manager and to take care of the on -site
facilities.
All Ayes IX +XIXIX �X �*) Amendment to the motion by Commissioner Balalis was now
I I I voted on, which AMENDMENT CARRIED.
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker stated that under
the proposed Ordinance, time -share projects may be
permitted in the.R -3, R -4, C -O, C -1 and C -2 Districts,
and Specific Plan Areas (SP) and Planned Community
Districts (P -C) where hotel or motel uses are
permitted, subject to the securing of a use permit in
each case.
Commissioner Balalis stated that time -share
developments should be located in areas which have the
least amount of impact to residential areas. Planning
Director Hewicker stated that the proposed Ordinance
only suggests those zoning districts which permit hotel
or motel uses, which is the closest similar use to the
time -share use. He stated that this would also be
subject to the securing of a use permit in each case.
dment X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner
Kurlander. He referred to Section 20.76.035, Paragraph
E, and stated that the project should .provide on -site
parking spaces in the amount of not less than one and
one -half (1') spaces for each unit, rather than one (1)
space for each unit. He stated that this would be
consistent with what is currently required for a
residential unit. He stated that his amendment would
also include the one (1) additional space for each five
(5) units, or fraction thereof. Commissioner King
Acceptance X stated that he would accept this as an amendment to his
motion.
Commissioner King asked Mr. Burnham to clarify the
reversion process and the construction quality criteria'
for the useful life of a project which is involved.
Mr. Burnham stated that the reversion would be
accomplished at the conclusion of the term of
ownership. He stated that the proposed Ordinance does
not require the Planning Commission to impose a
reversion condition upon an applicant. He stated that
there may be projects in which such a reversion
condition would not be appropriate. He stated that
such a condition should be based upon the information
• provided by the project applicant.
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner
Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker stated that under
the proposed Ordinance, time -share projects may be
permitted in the.R -3, R -4, C -O, C -1 and C -2 Districts,
and Specific Plan Areas (SP) and Planned Community
Districts (P -C) where hotel or motel uses are
permitted, subject to the securing of a use permit in
each case.
Commissioner Balalis stated that time -share
developments should be located in areas which have the
least amount of impact to residential areas. Planning
Director Hewicker stated that the proposed Ordinance
only suggests those zoning districts which permit hotel
or motel uses, which is the closest similar use to the
time -share use. He stated that this would also be
subject to the securing of a use permit in each case.
dment X Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner
Kurlander. He referred to Section 20.76.035, Paragraph
E, and stated that the project should .provide on -site
parking spaces in the amount of not less than one and
one -half (1') spaces for each unit, rather than one (1)
space for each unit. He stated that this would be
consistent with what is currently required for a
residential unit. He stated that his amendment would
also include the one (1) additional space for each five
(5) units, or fraction thereof. Commissioner King
Acceptance X stated that he would accept this as an amendment to his
motion.
Commissioner King asked Mr. Burnham to clarify the
reversion process and the construction quality criteria'
for the useful life of a project which is involved.
Mr. Burnham stated that the reversion would be
accomplished at the conclusion of the term of
ownership. He stated that the proposed Ordinance does
not require the Planning Commission to impose a
reversion condition upon an applicant. He stated that
there may be projects in which such a reversion
condition would not be appropriate. He stated that
such a condition should be based upon the information
• provided by the project applicant.
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Commissioner King asked if the owners of 'a time -share
development could decide collectively, to abandon the
use, "prior to its useful life 'completion, and..
reconstruct a higher and better use in the future. Mr.
Burnham stated that this could be accomplished. through.,
an amendment' to the use permit, unless ;it was an
already permitted use of the zone in which it, is
located, for the remainder of the term. He stated that
a waiver of a reversionary interest, would be subject
to Planning Commission and City Council approval.
Commissioner King's amended motion to adopt Resolution RESOLUTII
No. 1081, approving Amendment No. 573, establishing NO. 1081
* regulations pertaining to 'time -share developments in
the City of Newport Beach; as revised by the previous
amendments, was now voted _on, which AMENDED- MOTION'
CARRIED. -.(See 'attached Exhibit. "A" for the text of the -
approved Time -Share Ordinance).
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Request to permit the installation of outdoor lighting Item #6
on 20 foot high standards in conjunction with an
existing tennis court in the R -1 -B -2 District. - -
LOCATION: A- portion of Lot 287, Newport Heights_- USE PERMIT -
'..Tract, located -at -2321 22nd Street on -- OF^2082
the. southerly side of 22nd .Street,
between Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue. --
ZONE: R -1 -B-2 - Continued .
APPLICANT: - Roger .Lub Newport - t0 198
y, wport Beach 22, 1982
OWNER: Same as applicant
The public hearing opened in 'connection with this item.
and Mr.:Roger.Luby, the applicant, appeared before the
Commission and requested approval of his request. ,
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Mr. Luby stated that he is requesting the tennis court
lighting because his family is.a tennis orientated
family. He stated that he is willing to lower his
lighting standards to 16 feet,, rather than the original
request of 20 foot high standards. He stated that the
lighting of the courts will be used primarily in the
winter months. He stated that they are well aware of
the concerns of the neighbors and stated that the
proposed lighting system will not create any problems
for his neighbors.
Commissioner Beek referred to a letter dated June 4,
1982 from Mr. Ken Steelman, which states that when the
former owner of the subject property applied for a use
permit to install a tennis court, the neighbors were
assured that no tennis court lights would be erected.
Mr. Luby stated that he is aware of the letter, but
stated that he was not aware of this issue when he
purchased the property four years ago.
• I I I I I In response to a question posed by Commissioner Beek,
Mr. Luby also stated that he would be willing to place
a 9:00 p.m. curfew on this use permit.
Mr. Richard Miller, resident of 2306 Winward Lane,
stated that a lighted tennis court is not within the
character of the residential neighborhood. He stated
that the installation of lighting standards would have
an adverse impact and be an infringement upon his view.
He stated that eight lighting standards with 8,000
watts of lighting, contiguous to his property, would be
detrimental to his property. He also expressed his
concern with the noise which will be generated by the
tennis court use in the evening. He stated that
approval of such a request would be setting a precedent
for the area.
Mr. Miller submitted a letter from Mr. Dana Lee,
property owner of 2300 Winward Lane, which states his
opposition on the basis of evening noise generation and
visual effects.
Mr. A1.Bartolic, resident of 2512 Winward Lane, stated
that he is opposed to the lighting of the tennis courts
as it will adversely affect his view corridor. He
. urged denial of the requested use permit.
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Mr. Herbert Bieber, representing Bieber Lighting
Corporation, stated that his company will be installing
the proposed ,tennis court lighting. He distributed a
brochure and letters of recommendation from the Cities
of Torrance and Beverly Hills of the proposed lighting
system. He stated that the proposed lighting system is
designed to be aesthetically pleasing. He also
described the light shield which will be utilized that
confines the light almost exclusively to the tennis
court. He stated that because of the lay -out of the
property in question, the 16 foot high lighting
fixtures will not be visible to the surrounding
neighbors.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Beek,
Mr. Bieber stated that placing the lighting standards
lower than 16 feet would not be feasible. He stated
that 22 feet is the best height for the lighting
standards, but stated that the applicant is willing to
lower the lighting standards to 16 feet.
Mrs. Sandra Luby, the applicant, stated that they have
improved, the neighborhood with the . upgrading and
landscaping, of their home. She stated that none of the
neighbors views will be affected by the proposed tennis
court lighting. She stated that the airplanes and
pools make more noise than their tennis court. She
urged approval of the requested use permit.
Commissioner Beek stated that sometimes 9:00 P.M.
curfews are difficult to enforce and asked if it would
be feasible to run the power line to the fence so that
the neighbors can turn the lights off at 9:00 p.m.
Mrs. Luby stated that this would.be acceptable and she
stated that they would also be willing to include this
in their title policy and conditions, covenants and "
restrictions that the curfew would be enforced. She
also stated that they would be willing to put the
lights on an automatic timer. .
Commissioner King recommended that the use permit be
denied subject to the findings of the 'staff report,
which would be consistent with the Planning
Commission's prior policy on this issue.
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Chairman McLaughlin asked if it would be possible to
see a demonstration of the proposed lighting system.
Commissioner .Balalis stated that perhaps they could
have the addresses of other locations which have
installed the proposed lighting system. Mr. Bieber
stated that he could arrange for this.
Commissioner Beek asked the applicant if they would be
agreeable to a continuance on this matter. Mr. Luby'
stated that this would be acceptable.
Motion X Motion was made for a continuance of this item to July
All Ayes X X X Y X X * 22, 1982, in order for the Planning Commission to view
other locations which have installed the proposed
lighting system and to see a demonstration of the
proposed lighting fixture, which MOTION CARRIED.
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• Request to permit the extension of an expiration date
on a previously approved use permit that permitted a
29 -unit residential condominium development in the
Unclassified District.
LOCATION:
Tract 11018, located
at 1455 Superior
NO. 2084
Avenue, on the northwesterly
side of
Superior Avenue,
southwesterly of
Placentia Avenue, in the West- Newport
Triangle.
APPROVED
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APPLICANT:
Heltzer Enterprises,
Los Angeles
OWNER:
Same as applicant
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The public hearing opened in connection with this item
and Mr. David Neish, representing the applicant,
appeared before the Commission and requested the
extension approval.
• I I I I ( I I In response to a question posed by Commissioner Beek,
Planning Director Hewicker stated that this is the last
extension which can be approved for this item.
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Motion
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Motion was
made for approval of Use Permit No. 2084,
All Ayes
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subject to
the following
findings and conditions, which
MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:
1. That each of the proposed units has been designed
as a condominium with separate and individual .
utility connections.
2. The project complies with all applicable
standards, plans and zoning requirements for new
buildings applicable to the district in which the
proposed project is located at the time of
approval.
3. The project lot size conforms to the Zoning Code
area requirements in effect at the time of
approval.
• 4. The project is consistent with the adopted goals
and policies of the General Plan.
5. That adequate on -site parking spaces are available
for the proposed residential condominium
development.
6. That the establishment, maintenance or operation
of the use or building applied for will not, under
the circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health,, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of such proposed use
or be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans and elevations, except as noted below.
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2. That all applicable conditions of approval imposed
by the Orange County Planning Commission in
conjunction with the approval of Use Permit No.
80 -32P shall be met. Where the previously imposed
conditions of approval require that a specific
County official approve any element of the
project, the equivalent official of the City of
Newport Beach shall now verify compliance. Should
any of the following conditions of approval
imposed by the City of Newport Beach conflict with
any conditions imposed by the Orange County
Planning Commission, then the conditions set forth
herein shall apply.
3. That this use permit is valid for a period of two
years. Building permits shall be secured and
construction commenced in a timely manner prior to
the expiration date or this use permit shall
become null and void.
• 4. That all applicable conditions of approval of
Final Tract No. 11018 be fulfilled.
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5. That the proposed retaining wall along the
westerly 50 feet of the property adjacent to
Medical Lane be relocated to 4.5 feet back of the
curb with a 4.5 foot wide P.C.C. sidewalk
constructed adjacent to the curb. That either the
retaining wall be constructed behind the sidewalk
high enough to act as a safety railing to protect
pedestrian traffic or that safety railing be
installed as approved by the Public Works
Department.
6., That each dwelling unit be served with an
individual. water service and sewer lateral
connection to the public water and sewer systems
unless otherwise approved by the Public Works
Department.
7. That all provisions of the Uniform Building Code
shall be met.
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Request to permit .the construction of a 2 -unit IlItem #8
residential condominium development and related garage I
spaces in the.R -2 District.
AND
Request to create a single parcel of land for �.
residential condominium development where one lot and a
portion of a second lot presently exist. AND
LOCATION: Lot 7 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 236,
Corona del Mar Tract, located at 305 and
307 Jasmine Avenue, on the westerly side
of Jasmine Avenue, between Seaview Item #9
Avenue and Bayside Drive, in Corona del
Mar.
ZONE: R -2
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APPLICANT: Clignett Associates, San Juan Capistrano DIVISIOf
NO. 725
OWNER: Sid Carp, Corona del Mar
ENGINEER: Donald E. Stevens, Inc., Costa Mesa
BOTH
Agenda Items No. 8 and 9 were heard concurrently due to APPROV
their relationship. CONDI-
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would be abstaining
from participating on these items due, to a possible
conflict of interest.
The public hearing opened in connection with these
items and Mr. Sid Carp, the owner, requested approval
of these items.
Commissioner Beek stated that he would be making the
motion for approval of these items because this is the
first condominium conversion which contains the
required number of square footage to be a legal
subdivision.
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MotionX Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 2085,
Ayes X X X X subject to the following findings and conditions, which
Abstain X MOTION CARRIED:
Absent
FINDINGS: - -
1. That each of the proposed units has been designed
as a condominium with separate and individual
utility connections.
2. The project will comply with all applicable
standard plans and zoning requirements for new
buildings applicable to the district in which the
proposed project is located at the time of
approval.
3. The project lot size conforms to the Zoning Code
requirements in effect at the time of approval.
• 4. The project is consistent with the adopted goals
and policies of the General Plan.
5. That adequate on -site parking spaces are available
for the proposed residential condominium
development.
6. That no low or moderate income persons will be
evicted or displaced in conjunction with the
proposed residential condominium development, as
required under Section 65590 of the California
Government Code.
7. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the
use or building applied for will not, under the
circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be
detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City.
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CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be. in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans and elevations.
2. That two garage spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit.
3. That all conditions of approval of Resubdivision
No. 725 be fulfilled.
Motion x Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 725,
Ayes x X X x subject to the following findings and conditions, which
Abstain x MOTION CARRIED:
Absent
FINDINGS: -
• 1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances
of the City, all applicable general or specific
plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied
with the plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. 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.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required
by ordinance and the Public works Department.
3. That arrangements be made with the Public Works
Department in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements, if it is
• I I 1 I l I I I desired to record a parcel map or obtain a
building permit prior to completion of the public
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4. That each dwelling unit be served with an
individual water service and sewer, lateral
connection to the public water and sewer systems
unless otherwise approved by the Public Works
Department.
5. That the existing tree damaged curb, gutter and
sidewalk be reconstructed and the existing drive
apron removed and replaced with curb, gutter and
sidewalk along the Jasmine Avenue frontage under
an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works
Department, and that the existing tree be root -
pruned or removed and replaced as recommended by
the Department of Parks, Beaches and Recreation.
6. That all vehicular access to the parcel be from
the adjacent alley.
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West Newport Study Area (Continued Discussion)
Request to discuss the data analysis for the West WEST
Newport Study Area.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
Motion Motion was made to set this item for study session and Continued
All Ayes X X X X * public hearing on August 19, 1982, which MOTION to August
CARRIED. - 19, 1982
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Request to establish a single parcel of land and "
eliminate an interior lot line where two lots presently Item #11
exist so as to allow the construction of a restaurant
facility on the subject property:
LOCATION: Lots 1 and 2, Block 425., Landcaster's RESUB-
Addition to Newport Beach, located at DIVISION
2800 Lafayette Avenue, on the NO. 726
northeasterly corner of Lafayette Avenue
and 28th Street in Cannery Village.
ZONE: M -1
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Laguna Beach APPROVED
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OWNER: Nick Delaney /Seaside Limited, TI G-N-A—LLY
Laguna Beach .
ENGINEER: Archi- Tekton, Newport Beach
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the applicant
was present earlier in the meeting. He stated that due
to the lateness of the hour, the applicant may have
left the meeting. Chairman McLaughlin stated that the
Commission would decide the item without the applicant
being present.
Mod on X Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 726,
Ayes X X X X X subject to the following findings and conditions, which
Abstain X MOTION CARRIED:
Absent
. FINDINGS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title
19 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all
ordinances of the City, all applicable'
general or specific plans and the Planning
Commission is satisfied with the 'plan of
subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. 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.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all applicable conditions of approval
of Use Permit No. 1949 (Amended) be
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3. That all improvements be constructed as
required by ordinance and the Public Works
Department.
4. That a condition survey of the existing
bulkhead along the Bay side of the property
be made by a civil or structural engineer;
and that the bulkhead be repaired, if
necessary in conformance with the
recommendations of the condition survey, and
to the satisfaction of the Public Works and
Marine Departments. In addition, the top of
the bulkhead shall be raised to an elevation
of +9.0 MLLW.
5. That a five foot wide easement be granted to
the City for obstructed public access across:'
the Bay side of the parcel adjacent to the
Rhine Channel. The easement shall be
improved and connected to the 28th Street
• end in a manner approved by the Public Works
Department.
6. That a ten foot .radius corner cutoff. at the
northeast corner of Lafayette Avenue and
28th Street be dedicated to the public.
7. That the curb return on the northeast corner
of Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street be
reconstructed, using a twenty foot. radius
and providing a curb access ramp.
8. That two foot P.C.C. gutter be constructed
adjacent to the existing . curb along
Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street frontages.
The grades for the gutter construction shall
be provided to the Public Works Department
for review.
9. That a sta
surety be
satisfactory
ments if it
map before
completed.
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provided to
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3. That all improvements be constructed as
required by ordinance and the Public Works
Department.
4. That a condition survey of the existing
bulkhead along the Bay side of the property
be made by a civil or structural engineer;
and that the bulkhead be repaired, if
necessary in conformance with the
recommendations of the condition survey, and
to the satisfaction of the Public Works and
Marine Departments. In addition, the top of
the bulkhead shall be raised to an elevation
of +9.0 MLLW.
5. That a five foot wide easement be granted to
the City for obstructed public access across:'
the Bay side of the parcel adjacent to the
Rhine Channel. The easement shall be
improved and connected to the 28th Street
• end in a manner approved by the Public Works
Department.
6. That a ten foot .radius corner cutoff. at the
northeast corner of Lafayette Avenue and
28th Street be dedicated to the public.
7. That the curb return on the northeast corner
of Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street be
reconstructed, using a twenty foot. radius
and providing a curb access ramp.
8. That two foot P.C.C. gutter be constructed
adjacent to the existing . curb along
Lafayette Avenue and 28th Street frontages.
The grades for the gutter construction shall
be provided to the Public Works Department
for review.
9. That a sta
surety be
satisfactory
ments if it
map before
completed.
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provided to
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Request to permit the construction of a two -unit (Item #12
residential condominium development and related garage
spaces in the.R -4 District.
AND USE PERMIT
NO. 2088
Request to create a single parcel of land for
residential condominium purposes where one lot
presently exists.
LOCATION: Lot 9, Block 16, Section B, Newport AND
.Beach Tract, located at 1618 West Ocean
Front on the northerly side of West
Ocean Front, between 16th Street and
17th Street, on the Balboa Peninsula. Item #13'
ZONE: R -4
APPLICANT: Al Pegneri for Balalis Corp., - -
Newport Beach - - RESUB- -
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OWNER: Barbara Haisch, San Dimas IND. 727
Agenda Items No. 12 and 13 were heard concurrently due
to their relationship.
BOTH
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not be APPROVED
participating on these items, due to a conflict of TON DI-
interest. TIONALLY
The public hearing 'opened in connection with these
items and Mr. Todd'Schooler, the architect for the
project, appeared before the Commission and requested
approval of these items.
Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 2088,
subject to the following findings and conditions, which
MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINrSe
1. That each of the proposed units has been designed
as a condominium with separate and individual
utility connections.
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2. The project will comply with all applicable
standard plans and zoning requirements. for new
buildings applicable to the district in which the
proposed project is located at the time of
approval.
3. The project lot size conforms to the Zoning Code
requirements in effect at the time of approval.
4. The project is consistent with the adopted goals
and policies of the General Plan.
5. That adequate on -site parking spaces are available
for the proposed residential condominium
development.
6. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the
use of building applied for will not, under the
• circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be
detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans, and elevations, except as noted below.
2. That two garage spaces shall be provided for each
dwelling unit.
3. That all conditions of approval of Resubdivision
No. 727 be fulfilled.
4. That all provisions of the Uniform Building Code
shall be met.
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Motion X Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 727,
Ayes X X X X subject to the following findings and conditions, which
Noes X MOTION CARRIED:
Abstain X
Absent
FINSINCS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of
the City, all applicable general or specific plans
and the Planning Commission is satisfied with the
plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. 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.
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1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That each dwelling unit be served with an
individual water service and /or sewer lateral
connection to the public water and sewer systems
unless otherwise approved by the Public Works
Department.
4. That the driveway paving join the existing alley
paving prior to signing off the building, permit
upon completion of the structure.
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Motion X Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 727,
Ayes X X X X subject to the following findings and conditions, which
Noes X MOTION CARRIED:
Abstain X
Absent
FINSINCS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of
the City, all applicable general or specific plans
and the Planning Commission is satisfied with the
plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. 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.
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1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That each dwelling unit be served with an
individual water service and /or sewer lateral
connection to the public water and sewer systems
unless otherwise approved by the Public Works
Department.
4. That the driveway paving join the existing alley
paving prior to signing off the building, permit
upon completion of the structure.
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Request to further amend a previously approved use
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permit that allowed a restaurant- theatre complex with
on -sale alcoholic beverages and live entertainment so
as to expand the theatre area. within the. existing
facility. Said application also includes the
acceptance of an off -site parking agreement for a
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at an existing parking lot located at the northeasterly
corner of Finley Avenue and Avenue and Clubhouse
Avenue.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 2, Tract No. 1117,
located at 3505 Via Oporto, on the
southeasterly corner of Central Avenue and APPROVED
Via Oporto, in Lido Marina.Village CONDI-
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ZONE: C -1 -H
APPLICANT: Magic Island, Newport Beach
• OWNER: Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach
Commissioner Balalis stated that he would not be
participating on this item, due to a possible conflict
of interest.
The public hearing opened in connection with this item
and Mr. Michael Callie, President of Magic Island,
appeared before the Commission. Mr. Callie explained
the background information on this request. He stated
that they will obtain an off -site parking agreement
for 18 parking spaces for their employee parking.
Commissioner King expressed his concern with how the
off -site parking lot will be monitored. He suggested
that an attendant be present on the off -site parking
lot or a controlled card passage mechanism and spikes
be installed which would allow only entrance to the
employees. Mr. Callie stated that such a device would
be acceptable.
Mr. Callie asked if chains would be more acceptable on
the off -site parking lot. Commissioner King stated
that chains on parking lots in the past, have not been
. successful.
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Mr. John Callahan, resident across the street from the
proposed off -site parking lot, stated that the
suggestion by Commissioner. King for the ingress and
egress of the lot would be acceptable.
Motion X Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No.. 1956
Ayes X X K X (Amended), subject to the following findings and
Abstain X conditions, including an additional condition for the
Absent * installation of a controlled card passage mechanism and
spikes for the ingress and egress of the proposed
off -site parking lot, which MOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:.
1. The proposed theatre expansion at night is
consistent with the General Plan, and is'',
compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The Police Department has indicated that they do
• not contemplate any problems.
3. The proposed project will not have any significant.,
environmental impact.
4. Adequate off - street parking spaces are being
provided in conjunction with the proposed
expansion of the Magic Island facility.
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5. The off - street parking spaces for the expanded
restaurant on a separate lot from the. building
site is justifiable for the following reasons:
(a) Such lot is so located as to be useful in
connection with the proposed use at Magic
Island.
(b) Parking on such lot will not create undue
traffic hazards in the surrounding area.
(c) The leasehold interest is of adequate
duration to serve the intended purpose, which
is to provide sufficient parking for the Magic
Island Facility.
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6. The approval of Use Permit No. 1956 (Amended), 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 the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved floor plans.
2. That all previously imposed Conditions of Approval
of Use Permit No. 1956 (Amended) and Variance No.
1088 shall remain in effect except as noted below.
3. That a minimum of one parking space for each 40
sq. ft. of "net public area" shall be provided for
the restaurant and lounge portions, and a minimum
of one parking space for each 5 occupants in the
• stage areas of the restaurant facility shall be
provided.
4. Than an off -site parking agreement shall be
approved by the City Council, guaranteeing that a'
minimum of 11 parking spaces shall be provided on
Lots 7 and 8, Block 432, Canal Section, for the
expanded restaurant /theatre facility. If the
applicant loses the use of the subject parking
spaces at a later date and cannot obtain the
required number of parking spaces at another
approved location, the "net public area" of the
restaurant facility ,shall be reduced so as not to
exceed the "net public area" that currently exists
on the site.
5. That the subject off -site parking location shall
be used for the employees of Magic Island only.
6. Employees parking in the off -site parking lot
shall exit the lot into the alley toward the world
Gas Station and onto Newport Boulevard; away from
the main residential area.
7. That the second floor theatre area shall be used
• only at night and on weekends. The previously
approved daytime use shall be limited to the first
floor area only.
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8. That a controlled card passage mechanism and spikes
for ingress and egress of the proposed off -site
parking lot be installed.
Staff recommended that this request be continued to the
Planning Commission Meeting of June 22,1982, so as to
give the City Council adequate time to consider the
provisions of the proposed Electronic Video Game
Machines Ordinance.
Motion Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 1992 to the
All Ayes X X X X X * Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 1982, which
MOTION CARRIED.
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Request to amend certain conditions of a previously
Item #15
approved use permit which permitted the establishment
of an entertainment center with electronic games of
skill on property located in the C -1 District.
LOCATION: Lot 9 through 15, Block 22, Newport
USE PERMIT
Beach Tract, located at 122 23rd
N0: 1 992
Street; on the easterly side of 23rd
Street, between West Balboa Boulevard
and West Ocean Front, in the McFadden -
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Square Area.
ZONE: C -1
Continued
APPLICANTS: Dennis Young and Floyd.Kaylor,
to July
22, 1982
Newport Beach
OWNER: Francis Ursini, Newport Beach
Staff recommended that this request be continued to the
Planning Commission Meeting of June 22,1982, so as to
give the City Council adequate time to consider the
provisions of the proposed Electronic Video Game
Machines Ordinance.
Motion Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 1992 to the
All Ayes X X X X X * Planning Commission Meeting of July 22, 1982, which
MOTION CARRIED.
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Request to consider setting for public hearing, an Item #16
amendment to a portion of Districting Map No. 9, to
reclassify the Marinapark Mobile Home Park site from
the Unclassified District to the Unclassified/MHP
District.
PROPOSED
AMENDR T
LOCATION:- The Marinapark Mobile Home Park property,:.. FOR
located at 1770 West Balboa Boulevard, MARINAPARK
northerly of West Balboa Boulevard,
between 15th Street and 18th Street on
Balboa Peninsula.
ZONE: Unclassified
APPLICANT: City of Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
• Commissioner Winburn suggested that the Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commission have the opportunity to
review the studies on this item to determine if there
is a higher and better use, prior to the public hearing
on this issue. Planning Director Hewicker concurred.
Commissioner Balalis stated that the two iron posts
located in front of the sidewalk at the entrance of
this property should be removed. He stated that the
two iron posts do not serve a purpose and create a
nuisance to the public. .
Motion X Motion was made to refer this item to the Parks,
A11 Ayes X X X X X X * Beaches and Recreation Commission for a report, and to
set for public hearing with the Planning Commission on
August 5, 1982, which MOTION CARRIED.
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Housing Element Implementation
The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
that a task force be appointed by the City Council to
investigate the CDBG and mortgage revenue bond
programs. In addition, the Planning Commission
recommended that Commissioner Balalis and Commissioner
King be appointed as two of the members of said task
force.
Study Session set for 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 1982, to
continue discussion of increased residential density
and discussion of financing alternatives.
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Agenda of June 24, 1982
'Potion X Motion was made to hear the DeAnza Mobile Home Park
Ayes X X issue first on the June 24, 1982 Planning Commission
Noes X Y Agenda, and the Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
Abstain X X * request second on the Agenda, which MOTION FAILED.
Absent
Excused Absence
Motion X Motion was made for an excused absence for Commissioner
All Ayes 1X1 X X X * Winburn from the Planning Commission Meeting of June
24, 1982, which MOTION CARRIED.
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Commission adjourned at 11:45 p.m..
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EXHIBIT "A"
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AMENDING TITLES 3 AND 20 OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF TIME-SHARE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City Council of Newport Beach has enacted a Uniform
Transient Occupancy Tax Law (Municipal Code, Chapter 3.16); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Newport Beach has determined that the use
and occupancy of "Time- Share" facilities shall be defined as transient
occupancy within the meaning set forth in Section 3.16.020 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code; and
• WHEREAS, time -share projects are a unique and increasingly popular form
of land use in beach communities similar to Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, time -share projects have the character of commercial transient
visitor facilities; and are therefore appropriately confined to areas where
such facilities are permitted; and
WHEREAS., the forms of occupancy and management of time -share projects
present unique problems regarding transient dwellings, parking, traffic,
building maintenance, use of City provided services, and sales activity; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan of Newport Beach encourages the preservation of
affordable rental dwellings for both long term residents and transient
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the conversion of dwelling units within the City to time -share
projects eliminates dwellings otherwise available for rental in the City; and
WHEREAS, the unique characteristics of time -share projects can have an
adverse impact on immediately adjacent areas and the City as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of time -share projects is necessary to ensure
that the adverse impacts will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading
of surrounding uses and interfere with the general health, safety, peace, and
welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, does
• ordain that the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
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SECTION 1. Section 3.16.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
irelating to definitions governing administration of the Uniform Transient
Occupancy Tax, hereby is amended to read as follows:
3.16.020 DEFINITIONS. Except where the context otherwise requires,
the definitions given in this section shall govern the construction of this
chapter:
PERSON. The term "person" shall mean any individual,
firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal
organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust,
receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a
unit.
HOTEL. The term "hotel" shall mean any structure, or any
portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for
occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and
• includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor
hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, time -share project or
facility, rental unit, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house
trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structures or portion thereof.
OCCUPANCY. The term "occupancy" shall mean the use or
possession, or the right to use or possession of any room or rooms or portions
thereof, in any hotel for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes.
TIME SHARE OCCUPANCY. The term "time share occupancy"
shall mean occupancy related to the situation wherein a purchaser receives the
right or entitlement in perpetuity, for life, or for a term of years or other
extended term, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel,
unit, room(s), hotel, motel or portion thereof, or segment of real property,
• annually or on some other seasonal or periodic basis, for a period of time
that has been or will be allotted from the use or occupancy period into which
the time -share project which is involved has been divided. The said right or
entitlement to occupancy may attach in advance to a specific lot, parcel,
unit, room(s), or portion of a hotel, or motel or segment of real property, or
may involve designation or selection of the same at a future time or times.
TRANSIENT. The term "transient" shall mean any person who
exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession,
• permit, right of access, license, time -share arrangement or ownership, or
other agreement for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less,
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counting portions of calendar days as full days. Any such person so occupying
• space in a hotel shall be deemed to be a transient until the period of thirty
(30) days has expired, unless there is an agreement in writing between the
operator and the occupant providing for a longer period of occupancy. In
determining whether a person is a transient, uninterrupted periods of time
extending both prior and subsequent to the effective date of this chapter may
be considered.
RENT. The term "rent" shall mean the consideration
charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a hotel valued
in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor or otherwise,
including all receipts, cash, credits and property and services of any kind or
nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever. "Rent" may have been, or
may be, payable prior to or following (in whole or in part) the occupancy to
which it is attributable, and may have been paid in whole or in part in
• advance on a long -term basis, such as in a "time- share" project or similar
arrangement.
OPERATOR. The term "operator" shall mean the person who
is proprietor of the hotel, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee,
sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, or any other capacity. Where
the operator performs his functions through a managing agent of any type or
character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an
operator for the purposes of this chapter and shall have the same duties and
liabilities as his principal. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter
by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered to
be compliance by both. (Ord. 1255 1,1968: Ord. 1101, 1964: 1949 Code
6901).
. SECTION 2. Section 3.16.030 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
relating to the tax imposed for transient occupancy uses is hereby amended to
read as follows:
3.16.030 TAX IMPOSED. For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel,
each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of six percent
(6 %) of the rent charged by the operator. The tax constitutes a debt owed by
the transient to the City which is extinguished only by payment to the
operator or to the City. The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of
• the hotel at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments,
a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The
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unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient's ceasing to occupy space in hotel.
For purposes of this section, the rent deemed payable on account of time -share
occupancy by a transient shall be the rental value of the unit or room(s)
which accommodated such occupancy, which rental value shall be computed by
determining the pro rata share of the total purchase price of the time -share
right or entitlement, whether or not involving an estate or any ownership in
real property which share is allocable to the period of transient occupancy
currently involved, and adding thereto the total applicable operating costs
including, but not limited to, the applicable real and personal property
taxes, plus the total amount of any and all fees, assessments, charges and
expenses (not including the previously referred to taxes) charged by the
operator as attributable to the time -share occupancy of the transient by
whatever name such fees, assessments, charges or expenses may be denominated,
whether "occupying fee ", "maintenance or operations charge ", "per diem fee ",
"management fee" or like name or otherwise. In making the computation
referred to above the pro rata share of the total purchase price, in any case
wherein the time -share right or entitlement is in perpetuity or for life or
otherwise not for a definite or ascertainable term, such pro ration shall be
made upon an assumed term of forty years. If for any reason the tax due is
not paid to the operator of the hotel, the Finance Director may require that
such tax shall be paid directly to the Finance Director. (Ord. 1448 1, 1972:
Ord. 1255 2, 1968; Ord. 1101, 1964: 1949 Code 6902).
SECTION 3. Chapter 20.76 entitled Time -Share Developments is hereby
added to the Newport Beach Municipal Code as follows:
Sections:
20.76.005
Intent
20.76.010
Definitions
20.76.015
Use Permit Required
20.76.020
Conversions Prohibited
20.76.025
Fees
20.76.030
Application Contents
20.76.035
Development Standards
20.76.040
Modification or Waiver of Development Standards
20.76.045
Additional Requirements
20.76.050
Transient Occupancy Tax Applicable
20.76.055
Separability
20.76.005 INTENT. The City Council finds that time -share projects
differ in many aspects from other transient visitor facilities in types of
construction, forms of ownership, patterns of use and occupancy, and
commercial management; and the City Council determines that the unique
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features of time -share projects can have adverse affects on both the areas
• surrounding such use and the whole of the City. Therefore, these regulations
are adopted to guide the development and management of new time -share
projects. It is the intent of these regulations to protect the general
health, safety, peace, and welfare of the public and to provide a balanced mix
between ownership and rental of transient visitor housing.
20.76.010 DEFINITIONS. The following terms used herein shall have
the meanings indicated:
TIME -SHARE PROJECT. The term "time -share project" shall
be applied to any development wherein a purchaser receives the right in
perpetuity, for life, or for a term of years, to the recurrent, exclusive use
or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, room(s) , or segment of real property,
annually or on some other seasonal or periodic basis, for a period of time
that has been or will be allotted from the use or occupancy periods into which
• the project has been divided and shall include, but not limited to time -share
estate, interval ownership, vacation license, vacation lease, club membership,
time -share use, hotel /condominium, or uses of a similar nature.
TIME-SHARE ESTATE. The term "time- share" estate" shall
mean a right of occupancy in a time - share project that is coupled with an
estate in the real property.
TIME-SHARE USE. The term "time -share use" shall mean a
license or contractual or membership right of occupancy in a time -share
project that is not coupled with an estate in the real property.
TIME-SHARE UNIT. The term "time -share unit" shall mean
each portion of the real property or real property improvement in a project
that is divided into time -share intervals.
0 TIME-SHARE INTERVAL. The term "time -share interval" shall
mean the period or length of time of occupancy in a time -share unit.
20.76.015 USE PERMIT REQUIRED. Time -share projects may be permitted
in the R -3, R -4, C -0, C -1, and C -2 Districts, and Specific Plan Areas (SP) and
Planned Community Districts (P -C) where hotel or motel uses are permitted,
subject to the requirement of a use permit for each development in each case.
The procedures governing the issuance of such a use permit shall be those set
• forth in Chapter 20.80 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
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In addition, the approval of a tentative and final tract map or parcel
• map may be required for all time -share projects in accordance with Title 19,
Subdivision Code, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Subdivision or maps
shall not be required until after a use permit has been approved, but such map
and use permit may be processed concurrently.
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20.76.020 CONVERSIONS PROHIBITED. No dwelling unit as defined by
Section 20.87.140, existing within the City as of the effective date of the
ordinance and not previously part of a time -share project shall be converted
to a time -share unit. Such prohibition extends to any dwelling unit contained
in a hotel, motel, inn, tourist home or house, studio hotel, bachelor hotel,
lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private
club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or any other similar
structure or portion thereof.
20.76.025 FEES. In addition to use permit and subdivision map fees,
time -share applications shall be accompanied by fees established by resolution
of the City Council for review of (a) organizational documents of the project
submitted as part of the application package; and (b) copies of a
substantially complete application to the California Department of Real Estate
for a Final Subdivision Public Report as required in Section 20.76.030 of this
chapter.
20.76.030 APPLICATION CONTENTS. In addition to the information
required by Section 20.80.030 for a use permit and by Chapter 19 for
subdivision maps, an applicant processing a time -share project shall submit
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1. Copies of documents and information required pursuant to 10 Cal.
Adm. Code 2810 et. seq., wherein the requirements for a "substantially
complete" application to the California Department of Real Estate for a final
subdivision public report are enumerated.
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2. Description of time periods, types of units, which units are in
the time -share program (if less than all), and the length of time each of the
units are committed to the time share program.
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3. A description of the means proposed to be employed to properly and
effectively collect and remit to the City the Transient occupancy taxes which
will become due and payable from time to time in the future.
20.76.035 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Time -share projects shall conform
to the following:
A. The project shall be consistent with the adopted goals and
policies of the General Plan, particularly with regard to the balance and
dispersion of visitor service facilities.
B. The project shall comply with all applicable standard plans and
specifications, adopted City and State Building Codes, and Zoning requirements
for new buildings applicable to the district in which the proposed project is
located at the time of approval. whenever regulations or restrictions imposed
by this Section are either more or less restrictive than regulations or
restrictions imposed by any other law, the regulations, restrictions or laws
which are most restrictive, or which impose higher standards, shall govern.
C. The project lot size shall conform to the Zoning Code area
requirements in effect at the time of approval, but in no case shall a
time -share project be approved on a lot of less than 15,000 square feet,
regardless of when such lot was legally established.
D. The project shall contain not less than fifty (50) time -share
units.
E. The project shall provide on -site parking spaces in the amount of
not less than one and one -half (lei) spaces for each unit and one (1)
additional space for each five (5) units, or fraction thereof.
unit.
F. The project shall provide separate kitchen facilities within each
G. The project shall provide on -site laundry facilities.
H. The project shall provide an enclosed refuse collection area
suitable for large bin -type containers.
2. The project shall provide some form of on -site recreational
facilities such as, but not limited to a spa, a swimming pool or tennis court.
J. The project shall employ the use of advertising and identification
signs only in accordance with Chapter 20.06, Sign Ordinance.
K. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the project applied
for shall not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental
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to the health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or
injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City.
In making such determination, the Planning Commission, or City Council
upon review or appeal, may consider the following:
(1) The viability of the financial management plan as described in the
documents submitted in accordance with Section 20.76.030.
(2) The occupancy and ownership characteristics of the development
including but not limited to provisions governing the term of time -share
intervals, exchangeability of time -share intervals with other time -share
developments, estate or use forms of time -share ownership, the useful life and
term of ownership of the building(s), and the reversion of ownership upon
completion of the useful life of the project.
(3) The operation and management plan of the development including but
not limited to provisions regarding cleaning and repair, on -site location of
management personnel, and coordination of check -in and check -out procedures.
20.76.040 MODIFICATION OR WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. The
Planning Commission shall have the right to modify or waive any of the
standards required by Section 20.76.035 if such modification or waiver will in
no way be more detrimental to adjacent properties or improvements than will
the strict compliance with these standards.
20.76.045 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The Planning Commission shall
• have the right to add additional conditions of . approval in order to insure
compatibility of the development with the surrounding area and the goals and
objectives of the General Plan of the City.
20.76.050 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX APPLICABLE. All time -share
projects shall be subject to the provisions of the Uniform Transient Occupancy
Tax, Chapter 3.16 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
20.76.055 SEPARABILITY.- If any provisions or requirements of this
chapter shall be found invalid or unconstitutional in application or in
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affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official
newspaper of the City and the same shall be effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach held on the 28th day of June, 1982,
and was adopted on the day of , 1982, by the following
vote, to wit:
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