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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1987COMMISSIONERS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING PLACE: City Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES ROLL CALL I I I I I I INDEX Present x x x x x x Absent x _ Commissioner Pomeroy was absent. -, • *x EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT: James Hewicker, Planning Director Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney * *x W. William ward, Senior Planner Patricia L. Temple, Environmental Coordinator Don Webb, City Engineer Joanne MacQuarrie, Secretary *x* Minutes of June 4, 1987: n x Motion was made to approve the June 4, 1987, Planning minutes of at x x x x x x Commission Minutes. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. June 4, x 1987 Public Comments: Public Comments No persons came forth to speak on non - agenda items. Posting of the Agenda: Posting of the Agenda Planning Director James Hewicker stated that the Planning Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, June 12, 1987, in front of City Hall. Request for Continuances: Request for Continuance James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff recommends that Item No. 2, Traffic Study and Request for Density Bonus for 1538 Placentia Avenue, be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 9, 1987; and Item No. 4, Use Permit No. 1600 (Amended) • regarding the Rusty Pelican Restaurant at 2735 W. Coast Highway be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 23, 1987; Item No. 5, Use Permit No. 1738 (Amended) , a request to expand the existing take -out COMMISSIONERS MINUTES y a 0� June 18, 1987 y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX restaurant - bakery in Lido Marina Village be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 9, 1987; Item No.7, Use Permit No. 3275 requesting the use of various outdoor portable food carts and an outdoor flower stand in Lido Marina Village be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of July 9, 1987; and Item No. 9, Traffic Study, Use Permit No. 3278, and Resubdivision No. 849 regarding a proposed take -out restaurant facility at 4101 Jamboree Road, be continued to July 9, 1987. Motion x Motion was made to continue to the Planning Commission meeting of July 9, 1987, Item No. 2, Traffic Study and Ayes x K K K K Absent x Density Bonus Request; Item No. 5, Use Permit No. 1738 (Amended); Item No. 7, Use Permit No. 3275; Item No. 9, Traffic Study, Use Permit No. 3278, and Resubdivision No. 849; and to continue to the Planning Commission meeting of July 23, 1987, Item No. 4, Use Permit No. 1600 (Amended). Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. Planning Director Hewicker informed the Planning Excused Commission that Commissioner Pomeroy had contacted him Absence earlier and informed Mr. Hewicker of his unavoidable absence from the June 18, 1987 Planning Commission Motion x Meeting. Motion was made to excuse- Commissioner Ayes x x x X x C Pomeroy from the June 18, 1987 meeting. Motion voted Absent x on, MOTION CARRIED. Exception Permit No. 28 (Discussion). Item No. 1 EP No. 28 Request to permit the installation of five wall signs on an existing building in the Mariner's Mile Specific Denied Plan Area, where the Zoning Code permits a maximum of three wall signs per building. LOCATION: Lot 16, Tract No. 1133, located at 2542 West Coast Highway, on the northeasterly corner of Tustin Avenue and West Coast Highway, in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area. ZONE: C -O -H _ • APPLICANT: The Crystal Factory, Buena Park OWNER: Mrs. Corinne Franklin, Newport Beach -2- COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX There was no one representing the applicant, however Commissioner Koppelman stated that she believed the Sign Ordinance has been applied to all of the buildings in the Newport Beach area and is quite adequate for the purpose of informing people of the business. Motion x Motion was made to deny Exception Permit No. 28 with Ayes x K K x the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit "A." Absent x x x Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. FINDINGS: 1. That the location of the business does not pre- clude the effective use of permitted signs. 2. That three wall signs and one projecting sign will provide adequate identification for the business. 3. That the granting of such an exception permit is not necessary to protect a substantial property right, will be contrary to the purpose of Chapter • 20.06 of the Municipal Code as therein set forth, and will be materially detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, and detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, and to the general welfare of the City. A. Traffic Study (Public Hearing) - Item No. 2 TS Request to consider a traffic study so as to permit the construction of a 26 unit apartment complex on the Density property. Bonus AND Continued B. Request for Density Bonus (Discussion) to 7 -9 -87 Request to permit a density bonus in accordance with Section 65915 of the California Government Code so as to construct an apartment complex with 26 units afford- able to lower income families, and the acceptance of an environmental document. -3- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES �o 10 June 18, 1987 ,, 0 �y � CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL I I III INDEX LOCATION: A portion of Lot 715, First Addition of the Newport Mesa Tract, located at 1538 Placentia Avenue, on the easterly side of Placentia Avenue, between 15th Street and Production Place, in the West Newport Triangle area. ZONE: R -3 (2178) District APPLICANT: Mesa Development Co., Inc., Costa Mesa OWNERS: Ben Indes Trust and K & M Enterprises, Inc., Newport Beach Motion x Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, Ayes x x x x x x 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, Absent x MOTION CARRIED. • Use Permit No. 1327 (Amended) (Public Hearing) Item No. 3 Request to amend a previously approved use permit that UP 1327A permitted the construction of an automobile sales and Approved service facility in the Unclassified District. The proposal includes a request to remodel and expand the existing showroom, office, and service areas of the auto facility. New landscape and sign plans are also proposed in conjunction with said expansion. LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 25 -46 (Resubdivision No. 202), located at 445 East Coast Highway, on the southwesterly side of East Coast Highway, between Bayside Drive and Jamboree Road, adja- cent to Promontory Point. ZONE: Unclassified APPLICANT: Newport Auto Center, Newport Beach OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and Mr. Bill Ficker, project architect, appeared • before the Planning Commission on behalf of the appli- cant. Mr. Ficker stated that he concurs with the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A." Mr. Ficker explained that the added space requested is to enclose the cars that usually are displayed outside. He -4- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 0, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX further stated that the former body shop and 'paint ' booth areas are being replaced with new landscaping, and existing landscaping renovated to produce an overall handsome site. Mr. Ficker questioned the intent of Condition No. 13 and explained that every morning the vehicles that have remained outside during the night are routinely sprin- kled and wiped off, to remove the dew, resulting in a certain amount of drainage. Mr. ' Ficker questioned whether or not these cars needed to be moved to the wash rack to comply with Condition No. 13. Mr. Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the use of misters has been an on -going City concern. Mr. Hewicker said that there are use permits dating back several years which include conditions prohibiting the washing of cars, but that the use of the misting devices has become established practice among many new and used car dealers. Mr. Hewicker further stated that staff was currently preparing a report intended for the next Planning Commission agenda dealing with this issue. Chairman Person opined that Condition No. 13 remain and that if changes develop after the Planning Commission hears the report referred to by Mr. Hewicker, all affected use permits will be so notified. In response to a question regarding Condition 11 posed by Commissioner Debay, Don Webb, City Engineer, ex- plained that City Standard Drawing No. 166 -L identifies a flared driveway, approximately 45% at curbside, which significantly widens the street side portion and allows for easier access. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed at this time. Motion x Motion was made to approve an amendment to Use Permit Ayes x x x x x x No. 1327 (Amended) , subject to the findings and Absent x conditions in Exhibit "A." Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and Local Coastal Program and is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area. -5- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES fG�0p` June 18, 1987 ��9y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL 11 1111 INDEX 2. That the project will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. That the design of the proposed improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed development. 4. That the existing body shop and heavy repair operation will be removed from the site, resulting in cleaner, quieter on -site operations. 5. That the approval of this amendment to Use Permit No. 1327 will not, under the circumstances of this case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property and improve- ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. • CONDITIONS: 1. That development shall be in substantial confor- mance with the approved plot plan, floor plans, elevations, and landscape and signage plans except as noted below. 2. That all applicable conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 1327 as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in 1968, shall remain in effect. 3. That the sales operations shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekends and that the service function shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m, and 6:00 p.m. weekdays except one evening a week when the hours may be extended to 9:00 P.M. 4. That 197 parking spaces shall be provided for employee, customer and service parking and that said spaces shall be clearly marked for said uses. 5. That all employees shall park their vehicles on -site. -6- COMMISSIONERS `3- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX 6. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation ' and pedestrian circulation systems be subject to further review by the Traffic Engineer. 7. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 8. That a standard use permit agreement and accompa- nying surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improve- ments, if it is desired to obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public improve- ments. 9. That the intersections of the private drives and public streets be designed to provide sight distance for a speed of 45 miles per hour. 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 may be modified :at noncritical locations, subject to approval of the Traffic Engineer. 10. That the displaced portions of sidewalk be recon- structed and the metal vault lid be replaced along the Bayside Drive frontage under an encroachment permit issued by the Public works Department and that the displaced portions of sidewalk along the East Coast Highway frontage be reconstructed under an encroachment permit issued by the California Department of Transportation. 11. That all drive approaches be reconstructed to conform with City Standard Drawing No. 166 -L. 12. That 3 foot wide landscape planters shall be provided and maintained on -site along the entire East Coast highway frontage except at street access locations and that the proposed landscape plans shall be subject to further review and approval by the Planning, Public works, and Parks, Beaches and Recreation Departments. • 13. That vehicles shall be washed only at the approved wash racks and that no portable wash racks shall be utilized on -site. -7- COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPO BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 M ROLL CALL I J I J i l l I I INDEX • • 14. That the washing of automobiles shall be ancillary to the sales and service operation and that only those vehicles owned by the subject dealership or which are otherwise on -site for servicing at the facility shall be washed on -site. 15. That all wash water shall drain into the sanitary sewer system and the the wash area drains shall be equipped with grease traps unless otherwise approved by the Building Director. 16. That the automobile wash facilities shall be designed in a manner that will prevent rain water from entering the sewer system. This will require the provision of roofed washing area and curbing along the perimeter of raised surfaces of the wash facilities. The exact design shall be reviewed and approved by the Building, Public Works and Planning Departments. 17. That all trash areas and mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from Bayside Drive, East Coast Highway, and adjoining properties. 18. That all signs shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code. This condition shall not prohibit the display of information required by State laws. No flashing, wind, or moving signs shall be permitted. 19. That no vehicles shall be displayed with open hoods, doors, trunks, or tailgates. 20. That no windshield signs shall be permitted. 21. That no vehicles shall be displayed in required landscape areas adjacent to East Coast Highway and Bayside Drive. 22. That full -sized vehicles shall not be stored or displayed in compact spaces such that they extend into traffic aisles. 23. That handicapped parking spaces shall be provided as required by Code. 24. That on -site lighting shall be designed so that light sources are not visible from East Coast Highway, Bayside Drive or from adjacent prop- erties. WE COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 25. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval of this use permit, or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 26. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. LOCATION: A portion of Lot H, Tract No. 919, located at 2735 West Coast Highway, on the southerly side of West Coast Highway between Riverside Avenue and Tustin Avenue, in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area. ZONE: SP -5 APPLICANT: Raygal, Inc., Irvine OWNER: Elizabeth T. Winckler Trust, Monte Sereno Motion Ix Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, x 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, t x MOTION CARRIED. INDEX Item No. _4 UP No. 1600A Continued to 7 -23 -87 Use Permit No. 1600 (Amended) (Public Hearing) Request to amend a previously approved use permit which permitted the addition of live entertainment to the Rusty Pelican Restaurant with alcoholic beverages on • property located in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area. The proposed amendment includes a request to expand the "net public area" of the restaurant by enclosing an existing deck which will be used for dining purposes and a request to waive a portion of the required off - street parking spaces. The proposal also includes a modification of the Zoning Code so as to permit the use of compact and tandem parking spaces in conjunction with a full time valet parking service. LOCATION: A portion of Lot H, Tract No. 919, located at 2735 West Coast Highway, on the southerly side of West Coast Highway between Riverside Avenue and Tustin Avenue, in the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area. ZONE: SP -5 APPLICANT: Raygal, Inc., Irvine OWNER: Elizabeth T. Winckler Trust, Monte Sereno Motion Ix Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, x 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, t x MOTION CARRIED. INDEX Item No. _4 UP No. 1600A Continued to 7 -23 -87 COMMISSIONERS Gy py'f yy C CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL I I Jill INDEX Use Permit No. 1738 (Amended)(Public Hearing) Item No. 5 Request to amend a previously approved use permit that UP No. permitted the establishment of a take -out bak- 1738A ery- restaurant facility on property located in the Continued C -1 -H District. Said approval also included a waiver to 7 -9 -87 of a portion of the required off - street parking spaces. The proposed amendment involves a request to expand the existing business into adjoining commercial space with a separate entrance in Lido Marina Village. The proposal also includes a request to waive the addition- al required off - street parking spaces. LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 59 -17 (Resubdivision No. 416), located at 3412 Via Oporto, on the easterly side of Via Oporto between Central Avenue and Via - Lido, in Lido Village. ZONE: C -1 -H • APPLICANT: German Home Bakery, Newport Beach OWNER: Traweek Western, Newport Beach Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, Motion 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, Ayes K x x x x x MOTION CARRIED. Absent x xx* A. Amendment No. 650 (Public Hearing) Item No. 6 Request to amend Section 20.01.046, District Symbols, A 650 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code so as to allow TS senior citizen housing facilities (where residency is limited to elderly persons) to exceed floor area and /or UP No. 3273 dwelling unit limits designated on the Districting Approved Maps, subject to the securing of a use permit in each case; and the acceptance of an environmental document. INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach • AND -10- COMMISSIONERS A sj F �r dip Gds N�9C-�+CVO� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX B. Traffic Study (Public Hearing) Request to approve a traffic study so as to allow construction of a 152 unit senior congregate living facility; and the acceptance of an environmental document. AND C. Use Permit No. 3273 (Amended) (Public Hearing) Request to permit the construction of a 152 unit senior congregate living facility on property located in. the A -P [0.8) District. The proposal also includes: a request to allow a portion of the building to exceed the basic height limit in the 32/50 Height Limitation District; a request to exceed the 0.8 Floor Area Ratio limit; a request to establish an off - street parking requirement based on a demonstrated formula; and the approval of a modification to the Zoning Code so as to permit a project identification sign to be constructed in the required 15 foot front yard setback. LOCATION: Lot 1, Tract No. 11018, located at 1455 Superior Avenue, on the northwesterly side of Superior Avenue, between Placentia Avenue and Hospital Road, in the West Newport Triangle area. ZONE: A -P [0.8] APPLICANT: The Canfield Group, Beverly Hills OWNER: Heltzer Enterprises - Villa Newport, Santa Monica James Hewicker, Planning Director, explained that the subject project consists of three different discretion- ary permits. Although traffic studies and use permits can receive final action by the Planning Commission, amendments automatically pass on to the City Council; therefore Mr. Hewicker suggested that in order for these three applications to remain together, tonight's action by the Commission should be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council. In response to Planning Commission request, Mr. Hewicker compared the subject project with the Seaview Lutheran Plaza and Crown House projects. Mr. Hewicker COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPO BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 =ROLL CALL I I I I I I I I I INDEX ■ explained that Seaview Plaza is a senior citizen apartment complex of 100 units located on a 2 1/4 acre site. Each unit is approximately 600 sq.ft., with a full kitchen, a living room with dining area, an entry hall and entry closet, and a balcony. There are also common areas including laundries, recreation rooms, and administration offices. There is no common dining room. Parking is provided at a ratio of .63 space per dwelling unit. The project is HUD sponsored and church sponsored; and the minimum age requirement is 62 years. The still to be developed Crown House project was approved for 77 units with a FAR of 1.44 for the site and a FAR of 1.79 for the buildable site area. The City required one parking space per unit. The project details included common areas, administrative offices, some commercial uses, and a staff of 15 persons. Mr. Hewicker stated that the density of the subject project is 106 dwelling units per acre and as a . comparison, he stated that Newport Villa, a skilled care nursing facility near Hoag Hospitsl, with some units for congregate care purposes, would compare at 125 dwelling units per acre. -12- in reply to a question by Commissioner Person, Mr. Hewicker stated that the subject units are not typical dwelling units in that they do not have separate areas for sleeping, dining, and recreating. There being no further questions of staff, the public hearing was opened in connection with this item and Mr. Christopher Laurance, a partner of The Canfield Group, applicants, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Laurance stated that the applicants concur with the staff report and the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit "A." Mr. Laurance referred to a supplemental document which he submitted to the Commission prior to the meeting containing additional information in regards to the number of staff proposed for the project (14) and the parking ratio of .26 spaces per dwelling unit. Mr. Laurance further stated that the project is proposed for the frail elderly and 'the average age of residents expected to be between 82 and 88 years of age. The units do not have full kitchen facilities. -12- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES } O June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX Commissioner Person noted that the staff report recom- mends restricting occupancy to persons 62 years of age or older as a condition of approval. In reply to Commissioner Winburn's question as to the amount residents would pay monthly, Mr. Laurance replied between $1,200 to $1,500 per month for a 'package' which includes full maid service, all meals served in the common dining room, recreation activ- ities, and transportation via a mini -van. Commissioner Winburn referred to the Sunridge Board and Care facility located in the Regents Point project in the City of Irvine which houses 60 residents and has a staff of 10 persons to serve meals to residents. In response to Commissioner Winburn's question as to how meals would be served to the residents at the proposed project, Mr. Laurance stated it was not intended to utilize waiters and waitresses, but most probably food would be served by a buffet or line. • In response to Commissioner Winburn's inquiry into the dispensing of medicine, Mr. Laurance stated that no medical facilities or services will be provided on site and no medicine will be dispensed. Mr. Laurance explained further that an area designated as an examin- ing room will be available for residents and their personal physicians; however the dispensing of medicine necessitates proper licensing and it is not the appli- cants' intention to provide such service. He commented further that residents will be capable of dispensing their own medicine with or without the necessity of being reminded. In reply to a question by Commissioner Koppelman as to the size and operation of other similar projects which the applicants have developed and operated, Mr. Laurance stated that the number of staff contemplated to operate the proposed facility is based upon actual operating experience of the other projects. In response to Commissioner Koppelman's inquiry as to how additional parking spaces could be provided, Mr. Laurance stated that 5 spaces could be provided on grades more than five would necessitate acquisition of additional property or construction of a subterranean • facility. -13- COMMISSIONERS fca , CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL I I Jill INDEX To further clarify how the spaces could be provided, Mr. Jon Jannotta, project architect, addressed the Commission, and indicated on the site plan where additional spaces could be located. Commissioner Debay voiced concern with the need for additional parking and opined that summer traffic on Superior Avenue to be greater than the Traffic Study counts which were done in winter and spring. She stated further that residents leaving the complex parking area could return to find no spaces on -site or off -site available. In response to Commissioner Debay's suggestion that arrangements might be made for employees to park off -site, thereby gaining 14 parking spaces, Mr. Laurance commented that employee off -site parking had not been investigated, but was a possible alternative. Mr. Laurance stated that residents who have their own vehicles typically have reserved park- ing. Planning Director Hewicker referred members of the • Commission to Condition No. 43 and stated that if the a parking problem developed at the facility and the problem was not solved by the operators, the Planning Commission could use Condition No. 43 to bring the project back before the Commission. In response to Commissioner Merrill asking if Condition No. 43 would allow closing down a certain number of rooms, Mr. Hewicker opined that it would, however there were other less drastic measures that could be done. Mr. Hewicker stated that it was his understanding that there is a site on Medical Lane that was made available for parking for an adjacent convalescent hospital. Mr. Hewicker said that to the best of his knowledge, this site has neither been needed nor used and might be an alternative parking site for the proposed project. Mr. Laurance emphasized that it would be the intent and in the best interest of the project, that should a parking problem become evident, it would be corrected through utilization of any one or a combination of the alternatives discussed. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Koppelman, Mr. Laurance stated the applicants will • build and operate the proposed project. -14- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 mG�G'rN �y9� A 9� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX In response to parking concerns posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr. Laurance replied that the beauty/barber shop will not be a full -time operation, typically the beautician/barber takes appointments and is on site two or three times a week for two to three hours. With regard to residents having regular visitors or com- panions during certain hours, Mr. Laurance said that such visitors would not be discouraged, but reiterated that there are limitations beyond which State licensing is required. Experience shows that some residents will have regular visitors more frequently than others and that typically these visitors may pay a fee for priori- . ty parking. Chairman Person asked Planning Director Hewicker if on -site employee parking is usually a Planning Commis- sion requirement, and if it is, he had not found this condition within Exhibit "A." Mr. Hewicker responded that it was a standard condition and if it were not listed, it had been overlooked. iMr. Hewicker asked Mr. Laurance what his experience with similar projects showed operating at or below a .25 space per dwelling unit parking ratio, and if these projects were smaller or larger than the subject project. Mr. Laurance stated that parking did not prove to be a problem at comparable projects ranging from 120 units to 220 units. He further stated that experience showed that typically many seniors, 82 to 85 years of age, do not have cars. Chairman Person commented that the Commission was being asked to make decisions based on the project residents being 82 to 85 years of age and asked Mr. Laurance if the project could set the age limit at 70. Mr. Laurance asked for time to conference with his associ- ates. Patricia Temple, Environmental Coordinator, addressed the Commission and referring to the condition requiring on -site employee parking, Ms. Temple explained that staff's recommended approval of the project's parking ratio was intended to include employee on -site parking. Mr. Laurance reappeared before the Planning Commission • and stated that the applicants were not opposed to an age restriction, but felt it may become odious at some point in time, and suggested a possible alternative would be to limit the number of residents permitted to have cars. -15- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES �' 14d June i8, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH c^9 9� ROLL CALL INDEX In reply to Planning Director Hewicker's inquiry, Mr. Laurance stated that he anticipated that the project would reach full occupancy one year after opening. Mr. Hewicker suggested the Commission consider a condition of approval that would require the applicants to report back to the Planning Department, within a specific time after opening, the number of cars owned by residents on site. This condition would allow the Commission to take action if parking had become a problem. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed at this time. Commissioner Debay voiced her concern regarding the staff report recommending a minimum age of 62 years while much of the public hearing testimony referred to persons 82 -88 years of age. Mr. Hewicker explained that State law allowed Planning • Commissions and City Councils, when considering units designed for .senior citizen occupancy, to condition such units so that they would not be occupied by families with young children. Commissioner Koppelman opined that that project's projected number of employees might be light and questioned the number of additional stalls gained if compact spaces were utilized. Mr. Hewicker stated that it took nine standard size parking stalls to make ten compact stalls; however he further stated that compact stalls, affording less maneuverability, were not recommended for use by senior citizens. Commissioner Koppelman stated that this type of facili- ty was badly needed in the community and that parking could be controlled by requiring a project review after one year. Motion was made to recommend to the City Council Motion x approval of the Environmental Document, Amendment 650, Traffic Study, and Use Permit 3273 subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", with the added Condition No. 45: "That all employees shall park their • vehicles on- site;" and Condition No. 46: "Within one year after issuance of the Certificate of Use and Occupancy, staff shall report back to the Planning Commission regarding the parking situation and with recommendations if needed." -16- COMMISSIONERS . MINUTES o f oq°�� June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH c^9 vy ROLL CALL INDEX Commissioner Koppelman questioned adding a condition whereby the Planning Commission would retain jurisdic- tion should a parking problem arise. Assistant Dis- trict Attorney Carol Korade stated this could be accomplished by adding to Condition No. 43: "A parking problem would be a condition which is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community." Chairman Person suggested an alternative to this recommendation would be adding to Condition No. 43 a comma, followed by "which specif- ically includes parking." In response to Commissioner Winburn's inquiry as to the property that might be utilized for parking which was referred to earlier in the public hearing, Planning Director Hewicker explained it was a site two parcels removed from the proposed project. He further explained it was a site that was mentioned in discussion of a project under City Council consid- eration approximately six months earlier. Mr. Hewicker stated he understood it was intended as additional • parking space for a near -by convalescent hospital, but, as yet, had not been used. Amendment Chairman Person asked the maker of the motion to to Motion consider an amendment that would change the on -site parking requirement to 45 spaces. Commissioner Koppelman agreed to the amendment to the motion. Amendment Chairman Person asked the maker of the motion to to Motion consider an amendment to Condition No. 41 that would change the minimum age requirement to 68 years. Commissioner Koppelman replied that she could not support such an amendment as she felt that the proposed facility will be used by persons who are not able to care for themselves. Amendment V t Amendment to the motion by Chairman Person to Condition Ayes x x x No. 41 to require a minimum age of 68 years was voted Noes x x x on which Amendment failed. Absent x The original motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the Environmental Document, Amendment 650, Traffic Study, and Use Permit No. 3273, subject to the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit "A ", and with Condition No. 17 modified to read "That a minimum • of 45 parking spaces shall be available . "; and with the aforementioned modification to Condition No. 43; Ayes x x x x x x and with added Condition No. 45 and added Condition No. Absent x 46 was now voted on. MOTION CARRIED. -17- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES y F ° June 18, 1987 oovo CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX FINDINGS: 1. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and Council Policy K -3. 2. That based upon the information contained in the Initial Study, Negative Declaration and supportive materials thereto, the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 3. That the contents of the environmental document have been considered in the various decisions on this project. B. AMENDMENT NO. 650: Recommend approval of Amend- ment No. 650 to the City Council with the following finding: 1. That adoption of Amendment No. 650 is consistent with the General Plan in that it implements Objective 11 of the General Plan Housing Element. C. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FINDINGS: 1. That an Initial Study and Negative _Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , the State CEQA Guidelines, and Council Policy K -3. 2. That based on the information contained in the Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and support- ive materials thereto, that if the mitigation measures are incorporated into the project, it will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 3. That the mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study have been incorporated into the proposed project and are expressed as Conditions • of Approval. -18- COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH D. TRAFFIC STUDY 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 proj- ect- generated traffic will be greater than one percent of the existing traffic during the 2.5 hour peak period on any leg of one critical intersection, and will not add to an unsatisfac- tory level of traffic service at the critical intersection which will have an Intersection Capacity Utilization of .90 or less. 3. 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. E. USE PERMIT NO. 3273 FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. The project will comply with all applicable City and State Building Codes and Zoning requirements for new building applicable to the district in which the proposed project is located. 3. That the design of the development 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 develop- ment. �111111� INDEX COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �9 qy ROLL CALL I I Jill INDEX 4. That the increased building height will result in more public visual open space and views than is required by the basic height limit, in that the building will set back approximately 105 feet for 70 feet of the lot frontage and the building will set back 41 feet from the southerly property line. 5. That 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 is required by the basic height limit. 6. That the increased building height will not result in undesirable or abrupt scale relationships being created between the structure and existing devel- opment or public spaces, in that buildings in the area are typically two and three stories in height. 7. That the structure will have no more floor area • than could have been achieved without the use permit for the building height. 8. That the project will generate less traffic in peak traffic hours than an office building devel- oped under the provisions of the A- P[0.8] dis- trict. 9. That the proposed encroachment into the required 15 foot front yard setback is unnecessary in that adequate areas outside of the setback exist which can provide a good and visible sign location. 10. Adequate parking has been provided for in conjunc- tion with the proposed development. 11. That the establishment, maintenance of operation of the use of the property or 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 be detrimental or injurious to property and improve- ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare • of the City. -20- COMMISSIONERS 1 OA�m9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX CONDITIONS: 1. That the proposed development shall be in substan- tial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans, elevations and sections, except as noted below. 2. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 3. That a standard use permit agreement and accompa- nying surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improve- ments, if it is desired to obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public improve- ments. 4. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation and pedestrian circulation systems be subject to further review by the Traffic Engineer. • 5. That a certificate of correction be filed with the Orange County Recorder's office, removing all references thereon to Tract No. 11018 for residen- tial condominium purposes and removal of a secon- dary private drive on Superior Avenue, prior to issuance of any building permits. 6. That the intersection of the private drive with Superior Avenue be designed to provide sight distance per City Std.- 110 -L. Slopes, landscap- ing, walls and other obstructions shall be con- sidered in the sight distance requirements. Landscaping within the sight distance line shall not exceed twenty -four inches in height. The sight distance requirement may be approximately modified at non - critical locations, subject to approval of the Traffic Engineer. That the proposed project signage be placed behind the sight distance plane as shown on City Std. - 110 -L. 7. That the existing storm drain junction structure located in Superior Avenue be reconstructed; that displaced deteriorated curb, gutter, and sidewalk in Superior Avenue be reconstructed; and that all • work be completed under an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department. -21- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES GgoA O�m June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX 8. That a hydrology and hydraulic study be prepared and approved by the Public Works Department, along with a master plan of water, sewer and storm drain facilities for the on -site improvements prior to issuance of any grading or building permits. Any modifications or extensions to the existing storm drain, water and sewer systems shown to be required by the study shall be the responsibility of the developer. 9. That the sewer be constructed per Costa Mesa Sanitary District standards and that a letter be provided to the City prior to issuance of any building or grading permits from the Costa Mesa Sanitary District stating that they have adequate capacity for the development. 10. That all applicable conditions of approval for Tract No. 11018 be fulfilled. . 11. That the private drive be improved with pavement • within the subject project boundaries along with the construction of curb and gutter along the northerly side of the private drive from Superior Avenue to the westerly property line; and that a new drive apron be constructed on Superior Avenue per Std.- 166 -L, with a width of approximately 30 feet so as to include the adjacent private drive that is to be combined with the subject project drive. The design of the driveway is subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Department. 12. That street, drainage and utility improvements be shown on standard improvements plans prepared by a licensed civil engineer. 13. That County Sanitation District fees by paid prior to issuance of any building permits. 14. The layout of the surface parking and motor court shall be subject to further review and approval of the City Traffic Engineer. 15. That the design of the driveway shall be subject • to review and approval by the Traffic Engineer. 16. That any proposed landscaping adjacent to the public right -of -way be approved by the Public Works Department. -22- COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX 17. That a minimum of 45 parking spaces shall be available for the facility and shall be of stan- dard size. 18. That all proposed signs shall be in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 20.06 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Said signs shall be approved by the City Traffic Engineer if located adjacent to the vehicular ingress and egress. 19. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall be screened from Superior Avenue and adjoin- ing properties. 20. Development of the site shall be subject to a grading permit to be approved by the Building and Planning Departments. 21. The grading plan shall include a complete plan for temporary and permanent drainage facilities, to minimize impacts from silt, debris, and other • water pollutants. 22. The grading permit shall include a description of haul routes, access points to the site, watering and sweeping program designed to minimize the impact of haul operations. 23. An erosion, siltation and dust control plan shall be submitted and be subject to the approval of the Building Department and a copy forwarded to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Santa Ana Region. 24. The fill, grading and recompaction of the site shall be conducted in accordance with plans prepared by a Civil Engineer and based on the recommendations of a soil engineer or an engineer- ing geologist subsequent to the completion of a comprehensive soil and geologic investigation of the site. Permanent reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built" grading plans on standard size sheets shall be furnished to the Building Depart- ment. 25. The developer shall submit to the City's Public . Works Department detailed drainage studies in- dicating how the grading in conjunction with the drainage conveyance systems, including applicable -23- COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL I I III INDEX swales, channels, street - flows, catch basins, ' storm drains and flood water retarding facilities, will allow building pads to be safe from inundation from all runoff which may be expected up to and including 100 -year floods. 26. A landscape and irrigation plan for the project shall be prepared by a licensed landscape archi- tect. The landscape plan shall integrate and phase the installation of the landscaping with the proposed construction schedule. Prior to the occupancy of any structure, the licensed landscape architect shall certify to the Planning Department that the landscaping has been installed in accor- dance with the prepared plan. 27. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review of the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Department and the approval of the Planning and PUblic Works Departments. 28. Landscaping shall be regularly maintained free of weeds and debris. All vegetation shall be regu- larly trimmed and kept in a healthy condition. 29. All rooftop and other mechanical equipment shall be sound attenuated in such a manner as to achieve a maximum sound level of 55 dBA at the property line, and that all mechanical equipment and emergency power generators shall be screened from view. 30. Interior noise levels in the proposed project shall not exceed 45 dBA CNEL in any habitable space. 31. All construction activities will be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. 32. Only quieted or "hushed" models of construction equipment suitable for work in hospital zones shall be used. 33. Noise generating activities and equipment shall be • located as far as practicable from the adjacent convalescent hospital to effectuate noise re- duction achieved by distance. Affected activities -24- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 .ymG ��Nt^y�y`�rd9� �y � `` °��9y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL 11 Jill INDEX include but are not limited to trucking, concrete delivery, welding, power generation and compressed air supplies. 34. Access to the site, including fire vehicle access, and access to all buildings on the site shall be approved by the Fire Department. 35. On -site water mains, hydrants and Fire Department connections shall be approved by the Fire and Public Works Departments. 36. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Fire Department shall review the proposed plans and may require automatic fire sprinkler pro- tection. 37. All buildings on the project site shall be equipped with fire suppression systems approved by the Fire Department. • 38. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall provide for weekly vacuum sweeping of all paved'parking areas and drives. 39. The lighting system shall be designed, directed, and maintained in such a manner as to conceal light sources and to minimize light spillage and glare to the adjacent residential and convalescent hospital uses. The plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed Electrical Engineer; with a letter stating that, in his opinion, this require- ment has been met. 40. The Medical Lane easement shall be designated a "Fire Lane" to the rear property line. 41. Prior to issuance of Building Grading Permits, the applicant shall enter into an agreement, the form and content of which is acceptable to the City Attorney, binding the applicant and succes- sors-in- interest in perpetuity to occupancy by persons 62 years of age or older. The only exception shall allow co- occupancy by the spouse of a qualified person. Restrictions shall be placed on the deed and in any other suitable binding document consistent with the provisions of the above agreement._ COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX 42. The operation of the facility shall include full daily meal service, laundry service, and transpor- tation services in a manner typical of congregate living facilities for elderly persons. 43. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this Use Permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this Use Permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this Use Permit causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community, which specifically includes parking. 44. That this Use Permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 45. That all employees shall park their vehicles • on -site. 46. That within one year after issuance of the Certif- icate of Use and Occupancy, staff shall report back to the Planning Commission regarding the parking situation and with recommendations if needed. *x* The Planning Commission recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Use Permit No. 3275 (Continued Public Hearing) Item No. 7 UP 3275' Request to permit the use of various outdoor portable food carts and an outdoor flower stand within private Continued areas of Lido Marina Village. The' proposal also to 7 -9 -87 includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to permit the use of compact parking spaces in the Lido Marina Village parking structure. LOCATION: Various locations in Lido Marina Village, on property bounded by Newport Boulevard, Via Lido and Newport Bay. ZONE: C -1 -H -26- COMMISSIONERS f0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX APPLICANT: Traweek Investment, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant Motion x Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, Ayes x x K x x x 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, Absent x MOTION CARRIED. x +* Use Permit No. 3276 (Public Hearing) Item No. 8 UP 3276 Request to permit the establishment of a restaurant facility with on -site alcoholic beverages and inci- Approved dental outdoor seating on property located in the C -O -H District in Fashion Island. LOCATION: A portion of Lot N, Tract No. 6015, located at 327 Newport Center Drive on the westerly side of Newport Center Drive, between San Miguel Drive and San • Nicolas Drive, in Fashion Island. ZONE: C -O -H APPLICANT: David Migicovsky, Bal Harbour, Florida OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach _ The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and Mr. John Cantwell, 18007 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Cantwell stated that the applicant concurs with the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit "A." In response to a question posed by Commissioner Koppelman, Mr. Cantwell stated that the restaurant will be all purpose. In reply to Commissioner Merrill's expressed concern regarding trash removal, Mr. Cantwell explained that The Irvine Company had dedicated to the applicant a portion of their trash space. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, • the public hearing was closed at this time. -27- COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX Motion x Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3276 subject Ayes x x x x x x to. the findings and conditions contained in Exhibit Absent x "A•" FINDINGS 1. That the proposed development is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. The project will not have any significant environ- mental impact. 3. That adequate parking exists to serve the project. 4. That the waiver of the development standards as they pertain to walls, landscaping, and parking lot illumination will not be detrimental to adjoining properties. 6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3276, under the • circumstances of this case, will not be detri- mental 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 confor- mance with the approved plot plan, floor plan, and elevations. 2. That one parking space shall be provided for each 40 sq.ft. of "net public area" in the proposed restaurant facility. 3. That all signs shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code. 4. That a washout area for refuse containers be provided in such a way as to allow direct drainage into the sewer system and not into the Bay or storm drains, unless otherwise approved by the Building Department. 5. That all trash areas and mechanical equipment shall be screened from view. -28- COMMISSIONERS X04 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES .Tune 18, 1987 ROLL CALL I I Jill INDEX 6. That grease interceptors shall be installed on all fixtures in the restaurant facility where grease may be introduced into the drainage systems in accordance' with the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, unless otherwise approved by the Building Department. 7. That kitchen exhaust fans shall be designed to control smoke and odor to the satisfaction of the Building Department. 8. That no live entertainment or dancing shall be permitted unless an amendment to this use permit is approved by the Planning Commission. 9. That the development standards pertaining to walls, landscaping, and parking lot illumination shall be waived. 10. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this use permit, or • recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 11. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. *x* • -29- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX A. Traffic Study (Public Hearing) Item No. 9 Request to approve a traffic study in conjunction with TS . the construction of a drive -in and take -out restaurant UP3278 facility with indoor and outdoor seating areas; and the 8849 acceptance of an environmental document. — Continued AND to 7 -9 -87 B. Use Permit No. 3278 (Public Hearing) Request to permit the construction of a drive -in and take -out restaurant facility with indoor and outdoor seating areas; and a request to waive a portion of the required off - street parking spaces. AND C. Resubdivision No. 849 (Public Hearing) Request to create one parcel of land for restaurant • purposes and one parcel of land for off - street parking purposes where -one parcel of land now exists. LOCATION: Parcel 7 of Parcel Map 82 -713 ( Resubdivision No. 731), located at 4101 Jamboree Road, on the northwesterly side of Jamboree Road, northeasterly of MacArthur Boulevard. ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: Aetna Life Insurance Company, c/o The Koll Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant ENGINEER: Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, Newport Beach Motion x Staff recommended this item be continued to the July 9, Ayes x x x x x x 1987 Planning Commission meeting. Motion voted on, Absent x MOTION CARRIED. -30- COMMISSIONERS . MINUTES o f 1 °pt° June 18, 1987 yp F9 �y Gy vo s ` °� ;9y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ROLL CALL INDEX Amendment No. 649 (Public Hearing) Item No. 10 A649 - Request to amend the Koll Center Newport Planned Community Development Standards so as to permit support commercial uses in all of the office areas of the Approved Planned Community; and the acceptance of an environ- mental document. LOCATION: Koll Center Newport Planned Community, bounded by Campus Drive, Jamboree Road and MacArthur Boulevard. ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: The Koll Company, Newport Beach - The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and Mr. Chuck Holden, 5000 Birch Street, Newport Beach, appeared before the Planning Department on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Holden stated the appli- • cant agreed with the recommendation contained in the staff report. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed at this time. Motion was made to recommend approval of Amendment No. Motion 649 (Resolution No. 1158) to the City Council. Motion .,Ayes. 'x x x x x Absent x voted on, MOTION CARRIED. Proposed General Plan Amendment 87 -2 (Discussion) Item No. 11 Request to consider amendments to the Land Use Element GPA 87 -2 of the General Plan for the following sites: Approved A. Request of the J. M. Peters Company to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the Bayview property so as to increase the total allowable restaurant use from 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. B. Request of Toyota Motor Sales to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan for the Toyota • facility located at 2800 Jamboree Road (Area 1 of the North Ford Planned Community) . The proposal consists of increasing the total allowable devel- opment on -site by 2,000 sq.ft. so as to construct classrooms and meeting rooms. -31- COMMISSIONERS ROLL CALL MINUTES June 18, 1987 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach Planning Director Hewicker emphasized that staff is recommending that for the present time, these two requests not be 'initiated. Mr. Hewicker explained that the Planning staff is currently working on six General Plan Amendments which they hope to complete next year, several of which are of major consequence including a comprehensive review of the General Plan and a coor- dination of the Land Use and Circulation Elements. In addition to the General Plan workload, there are a number of projects that the Advance Planning Division processes, such as the Vacancy Rate Survey, demographic studies, requests for low income housing projects; the preparation and implementation of specific area plans, and the preparation of the Implementation Element of the Local Coastal Program. Mr. Hewicker further commented that if the two current requests for General Plan Amendments are not initiated at this session, there would be another opportunity in four months. Chairman Person acknowledged that this item was for discussion only, but he invited anyone present who had come to speak on the items to come forward. Mr. Bob Trapp, Vice President of the J. M. Peters Company, applicant, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Trapp explained that the applicant had been attempting to develop the subject Bayview restaurant site for over two years. He further explained that while the J. M. Peters Company is not currently in the restaurant business, they would like to be. Their meetings with persons in the restaurant business indicate that the 1 1/4 acre site is more suitable for a 10,000 sq.ft. restaurant rather than the 8,000 sq.ft. called for in the General Plan. Mr. Trapp further stated that the J. M. Peters Co. would assist staff in any way possible in order to move ahead with their application. Mr. Jim Cook, representing the applicant, Toyota Motor Sales, Torrance, appeared before the Planning Commis- sion. Mr. Cook explained that the applicant's request for an additional 2000 sq.ft. to an existing facility is to construct needed classroom facilities and would increase the FAR from .15 to .16, or an additional 5 percent of floor area. He further stated that Toyota's training program is undergoing changes due to the -32- INDEX COMMISSIONERS 0 O oy C`o9�9y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX sophistication of engine technology, the complexity of which necessitates smaller class sizes. Mr. Cook opined that a four month delay of Toyota's General Plan Amendment request would delay their ability to change the training program for approximately one year. In reference to a comment by Chairman Person, Planning Director Hewicker stated that when outside consultants are utilized in the preparation of Planning Department reports and studies, the City typically hires the consultants and the consultant's fees are paid by the relative project applicant. Mr. Hewicker further explained, that although the two requests before the Commission were not necessarily complicated projects, whatever amount of staff time required for their processing would result in delays in preparing the projects currently underway. In response to questions posed by Commissioner Winburn, Mr. Hewicker stated that if the proposed General Plan Amendments were deferred tonight, and the projects were again submitted for the next initiation period some four months hence, they would have priority processing status at that time. He further explained the tremen- dous amount of detail now required of governmental jurisdictions, by the State, in changing the mandatory elements of the General Plan and the types of informa- tion that must be included in the elements. Commissioner Koppelman stated that based on the heavy workload already before Planning staff, she would move to support the recommendation for deferral of the two proposed General Plan Amendments with a recommendation to the City Council that should these proposed amend- ments be approved at the next initiation period, they be 'first in line' in the processing procedure. Chairman Person stated he would not support the rec- ommendation, feeling that the proposed projects would not entail a great deal of staff involvement. Commissioner-Winburn stated that she would not support the motion as, due to staff's heavy workload, she saw no opportunity in the foreseeable future for processing the proposed amendments. . Commissioner Debay stated she would not support the motion. -33- COMMISSIONERS 0 �G 0 �'* �y �y�` °�$9y CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES June 18, 1987 ROLL CALL INDEX Motion x Motion voted on to defer the proposed General Plan Ayes x x Amendments with a recommendation to the City Council Noes 211 x x x that should they be approved at the next initiation Absent period, that they be given priority processing status at that time. MOTION FAILED. Alternate Motion x An alternate motion was made to recommend to the City Ayes x Council initiation of all of proposed General Plan -Noes x x Amendment 87 -2. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. Absent A D J O U R N M E N T: 9:15 P.M. Adjournment �r• HARRY O. MERRILL, SECRETARY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION • -34-