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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/1969Meeting Date: • Time: Place: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH of: Regular Meeting July 17, 1969 8:00 P.M.. Council Chambers of Planning Commission COMMISSIONERS u v 0 o w Ofi N'� 4, Z F 7r NOS u 3 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairma Jakosky. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present x x x x x x x EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Present: Laurence Wilson, Planning Director Benjamin B. Nolan; City Engineer Thomas L. Woodruff, Asst. City Atty. STAFF MEMB RS Present: James E. Nuzum Kay Kamm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Planning Cammissioner Gordon Glass was introduc d by the Chairman. MITES The minutes of the meeting of July 3, 1969 were approved on motion of Commissioner Dosh, seconded by Commissioner Adkinson, and carried, subject to the following correction recommended by Assistant City Attorney Woodruff: USE PERMIT NO. 1438 Condition No. 6 to be added as follows: No. 6. That an agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney, be executed by Explorer Motorhomes and the Brad H. Miller Construction Company providing for right of vehicular access and parking on the abutting lot, which is also presently owned by Brad H. Miller Construction Company, ELECTION 01 OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1969 - 1970 Nominations for Chairman were opened. Commis- sioner John J. Jakosky, Jr. was nominated by Commissioner Dosh, seconded by Commissioner Adkinson. There being no further nominations, Page 1. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS y the nominations were closed on motion of Commis- sioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Watson, and carried. John J. Jakosky, Jr..was unanimously elected Chairman for the fiscal year 1969 -70. Nominations for lst Vice Chairman were opened. Commissioner Adkinson nominated Commissioner John S. Watson, seconded by Commissioner Martin. There being no further nominations, the nomina- tions were closed on motion of Commissioner Dosh, seconded by Commissioner Brown, and carried. Commissioner John S. Watson.was unanimously elected 1st Vice Chairman for the fiscal year 1969 -70. Nominations for 2nd Vice Chairman were opened. Commissioner Curt Dosh was nominated by Commis- sioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Adkinson. There being no further nominations, the nomina- tions were closed on motion of Commissioner Bro n, seconded by Commissioner - Martin, and carried. Curt Dosh was unanimously elected 2nd Vice Chair- • man for the fiscal year 1969 -70. Nominations for Secretary were opened. Commis- sioner Don R. Adkinson was nominated by Commis - sioner Dosh, seconded by Commissioner Jakosky. There being no further nominations, the nomina- tions were closed on motion of Commissioner Glass, seconded by Commissioner Watson, and carried. Don R. Adkinson was unanimously elected Secretary for the fiscal year 1969 -70. Item 1. USE PERMIT Request for approval of the construction of a N0. 1� yacht club. Location: Portion of Lot 7 and northwesterly APPROVED Portion of Lot 8, Tract 3232 located at 1601 Bayside Drive, on the south side of Bayside Drive, southeast of the intersection of E1 Paseo and Bayside Drive. • Zone: C -1 -H Applicant: Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Page 2. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • .Lily 17 1QC.Q COMMISSIONERS 9 O-s? 07 N O Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Mr. William Ficker, representative.of applicant, and Mr. James Taylor, representative of the owner, were present. After lengthy discussion,.the application was approved subject to Staff recommendations, deleting Condition No. 4 and expanding Conditio No. 1 to add specific details as follow. The action of the Planning Commission is based upon understanding that the membership of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club will not exceed 700 membe families. Conditions: 1. At least 122 off - street parking spaces shall be provided on site; 98 of which are to be designated to meet the parking requirements of the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club and 24 of which are to be designated to meet the requirements of • 31 boat slips adjacent to the southerly corner of the yacht club site. Parking . arrangements shall be set forth in detail in an agreement which shall be subject to approval of the City Attorney 2. Design layout of the parking lot, includ ing the entrance /exit treatment, shall b subject to the approval of the City Traffic Engineer. 3. Landscaping plans, including all perimeter walls and fencing, shall be submitted to and approved by, the Planning Director. The landscaping is to be installed in accordance with the approved plan prior to final building.inspection. 4. Dry boat storage shall be limited to 100 boats. 5. All-Activities shall be those of a private yacht club. Normal usage will include but.not be limited to dining and dancing as well as meetings and sailing classes. 6. On -sale liquor, including beer and wine, is permitted as a part of the club activities. Page 3. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS N y. N N N N a N� o } Item 2. TENTATIVE 7. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the map for Tract 6927 must be approved or a parcel map for the area encompassed by this development must be recorded, including.the water area desig nated for slip spaces immediately south- east of the yacht club site. Request for subdivision of 6.8t acres into 12 residential lots, 2 commercial lots and 3 under Motion Second All Aye x x MAP TRACT AO. 6927 water lots. APPROVED Location: Portion of Lots 8 and 9, Tract 3232 located on the south side of Bayside Drive, southeast of the intersection of El Paseo and Bayside Drive. Zone: R -1 and C -1 -H • Applicant: The Irvine Company,,Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Mr. James Taylor was present to represent owner /applicant. After discussion the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council that this tentative tract map be approved in accordance with Staff recommendation, deleting Condition No. 3 and rewording Condition No. 2 to require that a revised tentative map be sub -, mitted showing the entire water area northeasterly of the bulkhead line as a single lettered lot. Chairman Jakosky instructed Staff to look into . the matter of rezoning the water area and initiating proceedings.. Revised Conditions: 1. That all improvements b:e corrstr.uctad a required by ordinance and the Pub.li.c `Works Department. 2. That a revised tentative map be submitted . showing the entire water area northeasterly of the bulkhead line as a single lettered lot. Page 4. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH July 17. 1969 - COMMISSIONERS o > 3. That a minimum of one street tree be provided for each lot; these trees shall be Eucalyptus Sideroxylon Rosea, minimum 15 gallon size. 4. That any curb or sidewalk broken as a result, of construction operations be replaced. 5. That the boundary of the final tract map be checked by the County Surveyor before being submitted to the City for approval 6. That the portion of Section 19.16.030 of the Subdivision Ordinance pertaining to . map scale be waived provided a map drawn accurately to a scale of 1 "= 100' is fur- nished the Public Works Department immedi- ately after approval of the final map. 7. That all grading be in accordance with a grading plan approved by the Public Work • Director and a qualified Soils Engineer. Upon completion of the grading, the Engineer shall certify that the grading has been completed according to the plan and the Grading Ordinance. A reproduc- ible copy of the as -built grading plan o a standard size mylar or linen sheet shall be furnished to the Public Works Departm nt. 8. That public utility easements be at leas 10 feet wide. 9. That the remaining section of local service water line on Bayside Drive be completed. 10. That all structures and plantings within 5 feet of the property line on Bayside Drive be restricted in height so as not to cause sight distance obstructions for vehicles entering Bayside Drive from driveways. The precise design of such structures and plantings shall be subject to approval by the Planning Department and the Public Works Department. • 11. That access to Bayside Drive be provided by means of joint driveways on common lot lines, with appropriate cross- easeme is being furnished. Page 5. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 July 17 1969 COMMISSIONERS u 9 '� w y o j N o N N y N 0 0 12. That water mains and fire hydrants for the protection of structures on Lots "A ", "B ", "D" and "E" be installed to the specifications of the Fire Department. 13. That agreements or similar documents guaranteeing the availability of suffici- ent off - street parking spaces for the number of slips on Lot "B" be provided to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. 14. That the Irvine Company accept the dis- charge from the revised storm drain; and that the City not be responsible for any problems occurring in the boat basin bay ward of the bulkhead resulting from the operation of the storm drain. Such prob- lems could include, but not be limited to siltation and damage to piers or beats. 15. The title sheet accompanying the final map of this.tract shall designate Lot "C" as a "water street" with appropriate . restrictions noted. 16. That the proposed pierhead line and bulk- head line as shown on the map be designated as "Proposed Limit of Residential Piers" and "Proposed Bulkhead." Motion x Second x All Ayes Item 3. USE PERMIT Request to permit a residential use (conversion of a second -story office into an apartment) in NO. 1439 a commercial district: APPROVED Location_: Lot 22,,, Block 13, Section.4, Balboa Island, located at 333 Marine Avenue on Balboa Island, on the Westerly side of Marine Avenue between Balboa Avenue and North Bay Front. Zone:: C -1 Applicant: Joseph H. Vincent, Newport Beach • Owner: Same as applicant Page 6. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS w 0 100 N 0 0 U a o 3 Item 4. USE PERMIT Planning Director Wilson described the applica -. tion. Applicant Joseph H. Vincent was present. This application was discussed and the Commissi granted approval subject to the Staff recommend tion that the ten foot setback from the alley b kept clear for delivery vehicles during the hours such deliveries are made. Request for approval of on -sale beer and wine within 200 feet of a residential district as n - Motion Second All Ayes x X, NO. 1440 part of a bona fide eating place. APPR OVED Location: Portion of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 2, Seashore Colony Tract, located at 6204 West Coast Highway, on the northerly side of West Coast Highway between 62nd Street and Prospect St. • Zone: C -1 -H Applicant: Joyce Hoskinson, Huntington Beach Owner: Frank McGinnis, Los Angeles Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Joyce Hoskinson, applicant, was present. After discussion, this application was approved subject to Staff recommendations as follow: 1. This permit is for a one year period. 2. The site shall be cleared of all weeds, scrap lumber and obsolete signs. 3. The landscaping shall be maintained in a profe's-sional manner. 4. The presen-t g.ro:und sign (pole sign) shat .be replaced 'with .a. s,ig.a conforming- to the r.eq.uireme,n'ts..of'the s:'gn ;ordinance, or shall be removed. Motion x • Second Ayes ; x x x x x x x No x Page 7. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS 3 6 � N � Item 5. USE PERMIT Request for establishment of a public building (U.S. Post Office, Carrier Annex) in an M -1 -A NO. 1441 District: APPROVED Location: Lots 57 and 58, Tract 3201, located at 3723 Birch Street, westerly side of Birch Street between Palisades Road and Quail Street. Zone: M -1 -A Applicant: U.S. Post Office Department, Newport Beach Owner: Dial Construction Company, Newport Beach and The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Mr. Jack Mullen was present for the owner of property and Mr. Payne Thayer, Post- • master, also spoke to the Commission. The ap- plication was discussed and approved with the following conditions: 1. That applicant will submit, prior to 15 day period, a legal document indi- cating that parking will be provided in some way if building ever reverts to other than post office use. 2. A landscaping plan must be submitted to, and approved by, the Planning Director; and the landscaping must be installed in accordance with the approve plan prior to receipt of a final inspec- tion on the building. 3. The parking lot must be developed as shown on the submitted plot plan.. 4. Completion of the street improvement in accordance with standards as established by the City Engineer. Motion x Second Ayes x x x x x x No x Page 8. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS u 9 N N � N � 3 � . A\\ Item' 6. USE PYRMrT Request for one year extension of a previously approved use permit allowing two directional i N0.'73 - signs. DENIED Location: Block 50, Irvine Subdivision, Sign #1 located 200 feet south of MacArthur Boulevard on the east side of Birch Street; Sign #2 located on the north side of Palisades Road between Campus Drive and Birch Street. Zone: M -1 -A and U Applicant:.The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Owner: Same as-applicant Motion x Planning Director Wilson described the applica- Second x tion. After discussion of the signs involved, Ayes x xx x x x the Commission denied the application. No x • Item T. VARIANCE Request for reduction in required off - street parking spaces from three spaces per 1000 sq.ft; NO. 974 -" to one space per employee. Continued Until Location_: Lot 2, Tract 6680, located at 1001 August 7, Camelback Street, on the south - 1969 easterly corner of Jamboree Road and Camelback Btreet. Zone: P -C Applicant: Fluorocarbon Company, Anaheim Owner: Same as applicant Planning Director Wilson.described the applica- tion. Mr. Peter Churm, President of Fluorocar- bon Company, addressed the Commission. Also present was Mr. Schultz, consultant, represent- ing the applicant. • After much discussion, Chairman Jakosky closed the public hearing. However, the discussion began again so the hearing was reopened on motion by Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner PAH" inson, and carried. further Page 9. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS U 9 N 0 FN ?�£ J, J discussion ended in a decision to continue the application until the Planning Commission meet- ing of August 7, 1969, to give applicant time Retion x to redraft parking layout to more fully comply Second x with City regulations. All Ayes Item 8. VARIANCE Request to exceed the 15 foot height limit for N0. 975 an accessory building in an R -1 District. Continued Location: Lot 10 and southerly one -half of Until Lot 12, Block 142, Corona del Mar, August 21, located at 210 Orchid Avenue, on the 1969 southeasterly side of Orchid Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and Seaview Avenue. Zone: R -1 Applicant: G. Randolph Miller, Corona del Mar • Owner: Same as applicant Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. James Nuzum, Associate Planner, distri- buted to the Commissioners additional material which had been submitted. (Photographs and a petition from nearby residents agreeable to the application.) Mr. G. Randolph Miller, the applicant, was present, his wife, Mrs. Miller, and also his contractor, Mr. Howard. The application was discussed and two more persons from the audience spoke to the Commis- sioners. Mr. David Delancy, a real estate broker who lives at 223 Poinsietta Avenue, and Mr. Earl Hardaway from 219 Poinsietta Avenue, spoke against the application. Chairman Jakosk closed the public hearing, but the discussion continued so it was reopened by motion of Commi - sioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Adkinso , and carried. The matter was then concluded by the decision to continue the hearing until the Planning • Commission meeting of August 21, 1969. Motion Second x x All Ayes Page 10. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS IL 0 Item 9. VARIANCE Request for two foot side yard encroachment to TTY— accommodate a three -car carport, and request to construct a triplex on a lot having 3540 sq.ft. Continued of area where ordinances require 3600 sq.ft. Until August 7, Location: Lot 18, Block 239, Corona del Mar 1969 Tract, located at 316 Marguerite Avenue on the southerly side of Marguerite Avenue between Seaview Avenue and East Coast Highway. Zane: R -3 Applicant: George Yardley III and Walter Burgess, Newport Beach Owner: Lucia Nosenzo, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson described this applica- tion. Mr. Rolly Pulaski, architect, represente the applicant. After discussion of the case, it was decided to continue the matter until the • Planning Commission meeting of August 7, 1969. Motion x Second x All Ayes Item 10. FINAL MAP Request for approval of Unit 6 of Upper Harbor TRACT View Hills (first phase of development for 0 property shown on Tentative Tract 6938); divisi n of 28.36 acres into 83 lots intended for single APPROVED family homes, one lot which will comprise a portion of the site for a future elementary school and one lot intended for buffer landscap- ing along future MacArthur Boulevard. Location: Portion of Blocks 92 and 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located easter y of MacArthur Boulevard, at southerly extensions of Newport Hills Drive West and Newport Hills Drive East. Zone: P -C Developer: Donald L. Bren Company, Los Angeles • Representative: Raub, Bein, Frost & Associates, Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Page 11. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS U 3 N Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Mr. Robert Bein appeared for the develop r. After hearing the presentation, the Planning Commission decided on approval with Staff's recommendation that the map then be presented to the City Council after compliance with the Motion x conditions of the tentative map. Secton x Ayes x x x x x x Abstain x Item 11. RE-SUB- Request for realignment of lot lines in sub - D=ION division just beginning construction. NO. 270 Location: Lots 34, 35, 64 and 65 of Tract 6634 APPROVED located easterly of Marguerite at the southeasterly corner of Keel Dri e and Outrigger Drive. Zone: R -1 -B • Applicant: Eastbluff- Newport Inc., Whittier Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson described the applica- tion. Mr. Robert Bein was present for the applicant. After consideration, the Planning Commission approved the application in accord- ance with Staff's recommendation that a Parcel Motion x Map be filed. Second x All Ayes Item 12. RESUB- Request to create two parcels for construction DTVMION of office building and parking structure. N0. 271 Location: Lot 22, Tract 6015, located in the Continued 600 block of Newport Center, between Until Newport Center Drive East and San August 7, Joaquin Hills Road and between Santa 1969 Rosa Drive and Santa Cruz Drive. Zone: C- O -H -UL • Applicant: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant Page 12. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • July 17, 1969 COMMISSIONERS N fi Planning,Director Wilson stated that a letter was received from the applicant, requesting a continuance of this matter until the Planning Commission meeting of August 7, 1969. Such Motion x request was granted. Second x All Ayes Item 13. USE PERMIT Request for extension of use permit for private no -fee parking lot in connection with the R.uzzy 90. 1215 Burger Restaurant. Continued Until Location: Lot 2, Tract 440 -0 located,at 5501 August 7, West Coast Highway, on the southerly 1969 side of Coast Highway, extending through to Seashore Drive. Zone: R -3 and C -1 Applicant: Kenneth Carmichael, Newport Beach • Owner: State of California,.Department of Public Works, Sacramento, California Planning Director Wilson described this applica- tion. Inasmuch as there was no one present to represent the applicant, the matter was continu . ed until the Planning Commission meeting of August 7, 1969. Mr. Wilson recommended that the Commission deny the application at that time if the applicant has not made some improvements in the present landscaping: Commissioner Marti remarked that he had very recently been in the area and felt the restaurant was being 'very Motion x well policed. Second x All Ayes Item 14. STREET NAME Request to change name of Seafoam Drive to Sausalito Drive. CHANG APPROVED Location: East of Marguerite Avenue at the north end of Tiller Way in the Harbor View Hills Development. • Planning Director Wilson described this applica- tion. The Planning Commission voted to recom- ment to City Council that this request be ap- proved. Mr. Wilson made the assumption that Page 13. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 Julv 17. 1969 COMMISSIONERS a� tv, o N i standard subdivision improvement standards will be followed and the developer will pay for and Motion Motion, x furnish the street name signs. Second All Ayes Item 16. STREET Request that street proposed to serve the TA—ME- NEW planned Civic.Center be named "Civic Center SS RAT— Drive:" APPROVED Location: North of East. Coast Highway between Newport Center Drive and the exten- sion of Avocado Avenue. Planning Director Wilson described this applica tion, and the Planning Commission agreed to follow Staff recommendation that City Council adopt the necessary resolution to effect the Motion x new street name. Second x All Ayes: Before adjournment,.Planning Director Wilson asked if a quorum would be present at all Com- mission meetings in August. Commissioner Brown stated that he would be out of town on August 7 1969, with a small possibility that he might not get back in time for the meeting of August 1, 1969. Mr. Wilson also said that he had spoken to Mayo Marshall about a joint meeting with the City Council. It appears that it is best not to try to arrange such a meeting in August, but defini ely to do so in September. Mr. Wilson said in the meantime he would like to set up a sequence of study session type meetings with the Commission ers' permission. There were comments from the Commission that it.would be preferable that such meetings be held locally, but Mr. Wilson said in some instances this could not be done because of special displays and materials which would be difficult to transport. Comment was made that Study Sessions also should be used to review some of the lengthier matters to be . discussed at the evening meetings, and then comment from the City.Attorney's office was made on the question of whether or not it would be advisable to make the afternoon sessions public hearings. Public Works Department Page 14. Julv 17. 1969 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS li5Polo �'�\5 G3 recommended that only matters not requiring public hearings be discussed to avoid becoming involved with any legality. Mention was also made of the accessory building definition which previously had been applied. This was a statement by a former Planning Director and not a legal definition. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 A.M. by motio of Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissione Adkinson,.and carried. ,w Don R. Adkinson, Secretary Planning Commission • • Page 15.