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PLACE: City Council Chambers
TIME: 7:30 P.M.
DATE: August 10, 1989
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All Commissioners were present.
EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Robert Burnham, City Attorney
Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Manager
Patricia Temple, Principal Planner
W. William Ward, Senior Planner
Don Webb, City Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
Minutes of July 20. 1989:
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Commissioner Debay referred to page four, fifth paragraph, and
requested that owner /applicant be corrected to owner /occupant.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve the amended July
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20, 1989, Planning Commission Minutes. MOTION CARRIED.
Abstain
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Public Comments:
Public
No one appeared before the Planning Commission to speak on
Comments
non - agenda items.
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Posting of the A eg nda
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the Planning
the Agenda
Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, August 4, 1989, 1989,
in front of City Hall.
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Request for Continuances:
.request fo
ontinuances
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff has
recommended the continuation of Item No. 4, Use Permit No.
3357, Jorge E. Oubina; applicant, property located at 4360
Campus Drive, to the August 24, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting, to allow the applicant additional time to submit
information to staff; and Item No. 11, Use Permit No. 3321
(Revocation), Newport Sound Waves, property located at 2906
West Coast Highway, to the October 5, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting, to allow staff additional time to discuss
alternate solutions with the applicant. Mr. Hewicker stated that
Item No. 12, Variance No. 1155, property located at 3619 Ocean
Boulevard, has been withdrawn by the applicant, EPAC,
Financial, Inc.
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Motion was made and voted on to continue Items No. 4 to the
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August 24, 1989, Planning Commission meeting, and No. 11 to
the October 5, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION
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Resubdivision No. 899 (Public. Hearing)
tem No. 1
Request to resubdivide an existing lot into a single parcel of land
Resub.899
for two unit residential condominium development on property
located in the R -2 District.
Approved
LOCATION: Lot 8, Block 529, Corona del Mar, located
at 506 Acacia Avenue, on the southeasterly
side of Acacia Avenue, between Second
Avenue and Third Avenue, in Corona del
Mar.
ZONE: R -2
APPLICANT: Paul Ryan, Corona del Mar
OWNER: 506 Acacia Partners, Corona del Mar
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The public hearing was opened in.connection with this item, and
Mr. Paul Ryan, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Ryan concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A".
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
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Motion was made and voted on to approve Resubdivision No.
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899, subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ".
MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the design of the subdivision will not conflict with
any easements acquired by the public at large for access
through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
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2. 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.
3. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
4. That public improvements may be required of a developer
per Section 19.08.020 of the Municipal Code and Section
66415 of the Subdivision Map Act.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be recorded prior to occupancy or
final inspection of the structure and that the parcel map
be prepared using the State Plane Coordinate System as
a basis of bearing.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
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3. That 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.
4. That all vehicular access to the property shall be from the
adjacent alley.
5. That the garage setback and design of the driveway shall
be subject to further review and approval by the City
Traffic Engineer.
6. That County Sanitation District fees be paid or proof of
payment be provided to the Planning Department prior to
occupancy of the structure.
7. That Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained prior
to the recordation of the parcel map.
8. That a park dedication fee for one dwelling unit shall be
paid in accordance with Chapter 19.50 of the Municipal
Code prior to the recordation of the parcel map.
9. That this resubdivision shall expire if the map has not
been recorded within 3 years of the date of approval,
unless an extension is granted by the Planning
Commission.
Exception Permit No. 33 (Public Hearing)
item No.2
Request to permit the installation of an off -site service station
EP No. 33
identification sign in the Newport North Shopping Center. The
sign will be located on an existing ground sign adjacent to
Approved
MacArthur Boulevard. The proposal also includes a modification
to the Zoning Code so as to permit a 20± sq.ft. identification
sign that exceeds the permitted 8 sq.ft. area, and various other
signs and logos that are not specifically included in the Service
Station Development Standards of the North Ford /San Diego
Creek Planned Community.
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LOCATION: A portion of Lot 6, Tract No. 12309, located
at 1200 -1280 Bison Avenue, on the
northwesterly comer of MacArthur Boulevard
and "Bison Avenue, in the North Ford
Planned Community.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Mobil Oil Corporation, Burbank
OWNER: SDC Developments, Newport Beach
The public hearing was opened at this time, and Mr. Harry
Erickson appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf
of the applicant. Mr. Erickson concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ".
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
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public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve Exception Permit
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No. 33 subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A".
MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed signs will be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
2. That the proposed signs will not have any significant
environmental impact.
3. That the proposed signage and graphics are consistent
with the character and design of the subject shopping
center.
4. That the signs on the northern frontage of the building
are oriented toward the interior of the shopping center.
5. That the granting of this exception permit will not be
contrary to the purpose of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal
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Code, or the North Ford Planned Community
Development Standards, and will not be materially
detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general
welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, or
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with
the approved plot plan and elevations.
2. That the applicant shall obtain a building permit for the
proposed signs prior to installation.
3. That the location of the signs shall be approved by the
City Traffic Engineer for sight distance.
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A. Use Permit No. 1677 (Amended)(Continued Public Hearing)
item No.3
Request to review Use Permit No. 1677 (Amended) that
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permitted an expanded Stuft. Noodle Restaurant with on -sale
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beer and wine and a limited lunch time operation. The review
will permit the Planning Commission to consider adding or
Appioved
modifying conditions of approval to said application.
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E. Variance No. 1106 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to review Variance No. 1106 that permitted the waiver
of a portion of the required off - street parldng spaces in
conjunction with the Stuft Noodle Restaurant. The review will
permit the Planning Commission to consider adding or modifying
conditions of approval to said application.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot D, Tract No. 919, located
at 215 -217 Riverside Avenue, on the
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northwesterly comer of Riverside Avenue and
Avon Street, across Avon Street from the
United States Post Office.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANT: Stuft Noodle Restaurant, Newport Beach
OWNER: Ms. Nelly Brandsma, Newport Beach
Commissioner Edwards stated that he has read the July 20, 1989,
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes and is prepared to vote.
on the subject application.
The continued public hearing was opened at this time, and Mr.
Robert Douk, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission wherein he submitted letters to the Planning
Commission from customers who patronize the restaurant at
lunch time. Mr. Douk addressed the intensity of the business
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community in the immediate area, and he commented that only
a few restaurants are open for lunch in the area. He commented
that the restaurant does not have high visibility, and serves 17 to
24 customers during the lunch hour.
Mr. Douk and Commissioner Debay discussed the parking
turnover in the immediate area since the post office moved from .
the site that was adjacent to the restaurant across Avon Street.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Edwards, Mr.
Douk replied that the restaurant has two employees during the
day, including himself.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner PersGn, Mr.
Douk replied that he personally waits on eight to ten tables
during the lunch hour; however, he explained that the tables are
not used simultaneously.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Douk replied that the employees park in the Municipal Parking
Lot.
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Daily
e y ot, appeared before a Planning ommission to
state that the restaurant frequently serves three to four tables
during the lunch hour. She explained that as are the
circumstances with many restaurants in the area, it is not
profitable for the restaurant to remain open during the lunch
hour; however, she commented that Mr. Douk's reasons are to
promote the restaurant for dinner and to foster good will in the
community.
Mrs. Gail Demmer, 2812 Cliff Drive, appeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of the Newport Heights
Community Association to state the concerns that the Association
has with respect to the impact from parking and traffic in the
residential area. Mrs. Demmer stated that the residents are
concerned that employees in Mariner's Mile are parking along
Riverside Avenue to Cliff Drive in Newport Heights. Mrs..
Demmer explained that when restaurant parking is waived that
the residential area is affected. Mrs. Demmer addressed the
number of available free and metered parking spaces in the
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Mariner's Mile Municipal Parking Lot that are not being used by
employees, and and she commented that conditions requiring
employee parking are not being enforced.
Mrs. Demmer and Commissioner Debay discussed the idea of a
two hour parking zone and the affect the restriction would have
on the Newport Heights residents. Mrs. Demmer commented
that the Association will soon be conducting a survey addressing
the parking problem.
In response to questions posed by Chairman Pomeroy, Mrs.
Demmer replied that approximately nine automobiles park on
Riverside Avenue instead of the Municipal Parking Lot, and she
surmised that it may be more aesthetically pleasing to park on
Riverside Avenue instead of the Municipal Parking Lot.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Mr. Hewicker stated that there are 15 parking spaces available
on the subject site during the lunch hour inasmuch as the
building's tenants are only on the site during the early morning
and late afternoon.
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building's tenants are only on the site during the early morning
and late afternoon.
Motion
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Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 1677 (Amended)
and Variance No. 1106 subject to the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "B ", restricting lunchtime operation during the week.
Commissioner Pers6n explained that the restaurant is a good
member of the business community; however, he disagreed that
the parking should be waived because of the high volume of
traffic and intensity of use created by the post office, the video
and photo stores, the bakery, and the Girl's Gym.
Substitute
Substitute motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 1677
Motion
(Amended) and Variance No. 1106 subject to the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ". Commissioner Debay suggested that
the use permit be reviewed by the Planning Commission after
Avon Street has been completed, and she said that the applicant
should be given the opportunity to continue to operate the
restaurant during the lunch hour.
Chairman Pomeroy supported the substitute motion based on
Condition No. 15 that gives the Planning Commission the
opportunity to review the use permit if it is determined that the
traffic and parking are detrimental to the community.
Commissioner Di Sano supported the substitute motion based
on the foregoing Condition No. 15. He compared the proposed
Specialty Food Ordinance with the opportunity to review use
permits on an individual basis, and he addressed the timing of
the environmentally sensitive ditch with the applicant's purchase
of the restaurant. Commissioner Di Sano stated that parking is
available in the Municipal Parking lot, and on the site. He
addressed Commissioner Pers6n's concerns regarding the high
volume of traffic in the area, and with the exception of the post
office, he said that the peak time of said high intensity uses is
not during the lunch hour.
Commissioner Edwards supported the substitute motion. He
concurred with Commissioner Pers6n's concerns; however, he
said that to deny the applicant a lunchtime business would not
mitigate the parking and traffic problems on Riverside Avenue.
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Commissioner Glover supported the original motion on the basis
that the patrons of daytime businesses should not be prohibited
parking spaces by the patrons of the restaurant which is primarily
a nighttime operation.
Commissioner Merrill supported the original motion on the basis
that the applicant should have been aware of the conditions that
were imposed on the use permit when he purchased the
restaurant operation.
Commissioner Pers6n expressed his concerns with respect to how
new business owners can be informed of the conditions that were
imposed on use permits previous to their purchase of the
business.
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Substitute motion was voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3677
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(Amended) and Variance No. 1106, subject to the findings and
conditions in Exhibit 'W'. MOTION CARRIED.
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FINDINGS:
1. The proposed development is consistent with the General
Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses.
2. The project will not have any significant environmental
impact.
3. That adequate parking is provided for the restaurant use
at lunchtime during the week, since many of the restaurant
patrons walk from adjoining residential and commercial
areas. Furthermore, most of the public parking spaces
located directly in front of the restaurant facility will be
available at night and on weekends for restaurant patrons.
4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1677(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.
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1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with
the approved plot plan, and floor plan, except as noted
below.
2. That the previous Use Permit No. 1677 (Amended) and
Variance No. 1106 shall expire with the approval of this
application.
3. That the restaurant shall be allowed a limited lunch time
operation during the week which will include the front
entrance area and the front dining area (764± sq.ft. of
"net public area ") only.
4. That the existing parking lot shall be maintained with
approved traffic markers or painted white lines not less
than 4 inches wide, in accordance with the existing parking
layout. All fifteen parking spaces on the site shall be
accessible and usable for vehicular parking at all times.
A directional sign shall be maintained designating that
is parking is available to rear of the building.
5. That all asphaltic pavement surfaces of the existing
parking areas shall be maintained.
6. That all of the required daytime restaurant parking spaces
are waived and all of the existing on -site parking spaces
(15 spaces) shall be available for the exclusive nighttime
use of the Stuft Noodle Restaurant.
That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall be
screened from adjoining streets. The existing trash area
shall be relocated so that the trash doors and trash trucks
will not interfere with pedestrians on the sidewalk on
Riverside Avenue.
8. That approximately 5 feet of the existing block wall
adjacent to the driveway on Riverside Avenue shall be
lowered so as to provide better sight distance for motorists
on the steep driveway.
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9. That no alterations to the existing parking design shall be
permitted without the approval of the City Traffic
Engineer.
10. That the restaurant employees shall be required to park
their automobiles in the "Mariner's Mile" municipal lot.
11. That all signs shall be in conformance with the provision
of Chapter 20.06 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
12. That the hours of operation for the restaurant use shall be
limited from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through.
Thursday and to 11 :00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
13. That the applicant shall obtain Coastal Commission
approval of this application.
14. That the development standards pertaining to traffic
circulation, walls, landscaping, parking lot illumination,
underground utilities and a portion of the required parking
spaces shall be waived.
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15. That the Planning Commission may add 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.
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Use Permit No. 3357 (Continued Public Hearing)
item No.4
Request to permit the establishment of a retail sales operation
Cont' a to
involving the sale and installation of electronic sound equipment
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and cellular phones for automobiles and boats on property
located in the M -1 -A District. The proposal also includes a
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modification to the Zoning Code so as to permit the installation
of a related identification sign which will encroach 10 feet into
the required 15 foot front yard setback adjacent to Campus
Drive.
LOCATION: Lot 30, Tract No. 3201, located at 4360.
Campus Drive, on the southeasterly side of
Campus Drive between Dove Street and
MacArthur Boulevard, across from the John
Wayne Airport.
ZONE: M -1 -A
APPLICANT: Jorge R. Oubina, Newport Beach
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OWNERS: Claudia and Pierre Sawaya and Partners,
Irvine
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff recommends
that this item be continued to the August 24, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting so as to allow the applicant additional time
to submit information. requested by staff.
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3357 to the August 24, 1989, Planning Commission meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Use Permit No. 3251 (Amended)(Public Hearing)
Request to amend a previously approved use permit that
permitted the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles in
conjunction with a self- storage facility on property located in the
M -1 -A District. The proposed amended use permit consists of
allowing the rental of moving trucks and related equipment on
the property.
LOCATION: Lots 7 and 8, Tract No. 3201, located at
3760 and 3800 Campus Drive, on the
southeasterly side of Campus Drive, between
Quail Street and Bristol Street North, across
from the John Wayne Airport.
ZONE: M -1 -A
APPLICANT: Campus Drive Associates
OWNER: Same as applicant
. The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Mark Jones, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Jones concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ".
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion * Motion was made and voted on to approve Use Permit No. 3251
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MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the self- storage facility and related truck rental
operation 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 environmental
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3. That the Police Department does not foresee any
problems with the proposed project.
4. That public improvements may be required of a developer
per Section 20.80.060 of the Municipal Code.
5. That adequate off - street parking spaces will be provided
in conjunction with the proposed development.
6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3251 (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.
1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with
the approved site plan except as noted below.
• 2. That all previous applicable conditions of approval of Use
Permit No. 3251 shall be fulfilled.
3. That no more than ten rental trucks shall be stored or
rented from the site unless an amendment to this use
permit is approved by the Planning Commission.
4. That the size of the rental trucks shall not exceed 20±
feet in length.
5. That no truck repair or servicing shall be permitted on
site.
6. That all parking spaces on the property shall be used for
either parking or the storage of moving trucks or
recreational vehicles.
7. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems shall be subject to further
review by the City Traffic Engineer.
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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.
9. 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.
Modification No. 3565 (,Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of two pilasters 10 feet t
high and wrought iron gates 11 feet t high which are to be
located less than 15 feet but more than 10 feet from the front
property line where the Big Canyon Planned Community
Development Standards limits such construction in said area to
8 foot maximum height. Also included in this application is the
construction of two additional pilasters with light fixtures with an
overall height of 5 feet t within the 10 foot front yard setback
where the fences and walls and any such appurtenances are
limited to 3 foot maximum height.
LOCATION: Lot 3, Tract No. 7223, located at 22 Cypress
Point Lane, on the southeasterly corner of
Cypress Point Lane and Royal Saint George
Road, in the Big Canyon Planned
Community.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Michael J. Rogerson, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
APPELLANT: Canyon Hills Community Association
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Mod. 3565
Denied'
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In response to a question posed by Chairman Pomeroy, James
Hewicker, Planning Director, agreed that the project's
construction commenced prior to obtaining a building permit or
approval by the Modifications Committee.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Michael Rogerson, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. In response to questions posed by Commissioner
Pers6n and Commissioner Merrill, Mr. Rogerson explained that
the dwelling is currently undergoing an extensive remodel. He
explained that the contractor obtained a Building Permit for the
dwelling unit; however, he was not aware that the landscaping
contractor had not obtained a Building Permit for the pilasters
inasmuch as the exterior has been developed in stages. Mr.
Rogerson further replied that the Canyon Hills Community
Association's Architecture Committee has not approved the
pilasters.
I I I I I Discussion ensued between Mr. Rogerson and Commissioner
Edwards with respect to the construction of the pilasters.
• Mr. Bill Hickey, attorney for the Canyon Hills Community
Association, appellant, appeared before the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hickey referred to the law firm's letter to the Planning
Commission dated August 3, 1989, and the attached photographs
which explain why the Association opposed the Modifications
Committee's findings to approve the subject modification. Mr.
Hickey compared photographs of the pilasters currently under
construction with the architect's exhibit that was submitted to the
Association's Architecture Committee. He commented that it is
an "overwhelming" project and out of character for the
neighborhood. Mr. Hickey stated that the Architecture
Committee informed Mr. Rogerson that 8 foot pilasters would be
acceptable and reasonable with the Canyon Hills Community
Association.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Hickey, Commissioner Edwards,
and Mr. Hewicker with respect to the maximum height that
would be allowed for pilasters with light fixtures that would be
acceptable and permitted by the Association and that would
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conform with the Big Canyon Planned Community Development
Standards which limits pilasters to eight feet including light
fixtures.
Mr. Dan DeMille appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of the Architecture Committee of the Canyon Hills
Community Association. Mr. DeMille stated that the Association
does not object to the light fixtures installed on three foot
pilasters; however, the Association does object to the massive
pilasters. Mr. DeMille explained that the applicant withdrew a
previous request to construct pilasters across the garage area
after the neighbors objected. He compared the proposed
modification with a similar application that was approved by the
Architecture Committee and the Modifications Committee. Mr.
DeMille explained that the property located at 81 Royal St.
George is at the end of a cul -de -sac and does not interfere with
adjacent property and had the support of the residents. Mr.
DeMille stated that the proposed setback does not conform with
the adjacent setbacks on Cypress Point Lane.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Di Sano, Mr.
DeMille explained that the 150 residents in the Association
include residents on Cypress Point Lane.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Pers6n, Robert
Burnham, City Attorney, stated that provisions of the
Association's CC &R's are irrelevant to the Planning
Commission's determination, and the City's rules are without
reference to the CC&R's.
Mr. John Byerlein, 82 Royal St. George, appeared before the
Planning Commission to oppose the subject modification on the
basis that the proposed project would interfere with the traffic
circulation in the vicinity of Cypress Point Lane and Royal St.
George, and would not be aesthetically pleasing in the area.
Mr. Roger Hughes, Hermitage Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission to oppose the proposed modification and
he referred to the petition opposing the modification that was
signed by the local residents.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr.
Hewicker explained that the Building Department was advised
that the pilasters were being constructed over the height limit
and without a Building Permit.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
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Motion was made to deny Modification No. 3565, subject to the
findings in Exhibit "B ".
Commissioner Edwards supported the motion based on Finding
No. 1 stating the project is not consistent with the Big Canyon
Planned Community Development Standards. Mr. Hewicker
explained that the Planned Community Standards were adopted
by the City, and the CC &R's were adopted by the residents and
the Association.
Motion was voted on to deny Modification No. 3565, MOTION
to Ayes
CARRIED.
Findings:.
1. That the Planning Commission determined that in
this case, the proposed location of the pilasters and
the wrought iron gates would be detrimental to
persons, property and improvements in the
neighborhood, and that the applicant's request
would not be consistent with the legislative intent
of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
or the Big Canyon Planned Community
Development Standards.
2. That the approval of the pilasters and related
wrought iron gates could set a precedent for the
approval of other similar requests which could be
detrimental to the neighborhood.
3. That the height of the proposed pilasters and
wrought iron entry gates is higher than any
previously approved structure within the front yard
setback and out of character of the neighborhood.
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The Planning Commission recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened
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Amendment No. 679 (Public Hearing)
Item No.7
Request to consider an amendment to Title 20 of the Newport
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Beach Municipal Code so as to define and regulate "Specialty
Food" uses in the City; and the acceptance of an environmental
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay with
respect to the staff report which states "in order to relieve the
smaller facilities of the 'burden' of obtaining use permits,.."
James Hewicker, Planning Director, explained the process that is
required after a use permit has been approved by the Planning
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Commission, including the possibility that a Coastal Permit may
be required. Mr. Hewicker stated that small take -out
establishments, i.e., donut shops, cookie shops, bakeries, and ice
cream stores are currently under the same category as large
take -out restaurants, i.e., McDonald's restaurant, and he
commented that the take -out establishments are different types
of uses. Mr. Hewicker stated that use permit requirements for
take -out restaurants could be 'burdensome" to small
establishments.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Hewicker defined "take -out" restaurant. He referred to the staff
report depicting a summary of use permit approvals from
February 6, 1986, through April 14, 1989. Mr. Hewicker
compared the parking and traffic characteristics of a retail or
office use in a non - conforming area to a specialty food
establishment, and he explained that because a specialty food
operation does not generate more parking or traffic than a retail
or office use, the Planning Commission often waives the parking.
Mr. Hewicker addressed Restaurant Ordinance, Section 20.72.020
C, stating that if a specialty food use does not meet the criteria
as stated in the proposed Section 20.72.015, of the draft
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Ordinance, then a use permit would be required. He explained
the relationship between the Floor Area Ratio Ordinance and
the proposed Specialty Food Ordinance relative to floor area
limitations applicable to retail and office uses as compared to
restaurant uses.
Commissioner Pers6n referred to the foregoing charts listed in
the staff report, and he commented that there are small food
establishments that are required to provide an abundant number
of parking spaces, and he concurred that it is not a good idea
for the Planning Commission to waive parking. Commissioner
Pers6n and Mr. Hewicker discussed what the affect would be if
a provision would be added to the nine standards stating that a
parking requirement could not be satisfied by the use of non-
conforming parking rights, and that the parking demand of a
specialty food operation shall be similar to retail uses that could
be established in the same building space. Mr. Hewicker
commented that the area that the provision would have the
greatest affect would be in the older sections of the City where
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there is legal non - conforming parking.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Edwards, Mr.
Hewicker explained that to comply with the proposed Floor Area
Ratio Amendment, a specialty food use cannot be established in
a building that exceeds the floor area ratio of .3 FAR.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill with
respect to the proposed Ordinance, Mr. Hewicker replied that
the menu of a specialty food operation can be expanded as long
as the square footage is not added, the hours of operation are
not modified, and the seating is not increased. Mr. Hewicker
further replied that additional seating in the common area of a
shopping center would be considered in the floor area ratio of
the specialty food operation.
Commissioner Debay asked what control does the Planning
Commission have if the success of a specialty food establishment
increases the parking and traffic demand. Discussion ensued and
Robert Burnham, City Attorney, explained that a provision could
be written into the Ordinance in the event the operation is
detrimental to the community.
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Association, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mrs.
Pettit distributed a copy of a letter dated August 9, 1989, to the
Planning Commission from the Association stating their
opposition to the proposed Ordinance on the basis that the
Ordinance is too liberal for the older sections of the City
because of the parking impact, and the public needs to be fully
informed of changes in specific uses.
Dr. Jan VanderSloot, 2221 - 16th Street, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Dr. VanderSloot addressed the traffic that
C'Est Si Bon Bakery generates in the Newport Heights area at
Riverside Avenue and West Coast Highway. Commissioner
Person explained that said bakery opens at 7:00 a.m., and
because the operation is a bakery and does not fall under the
Restaurant Ordinance, a use permit is not required. In response
to questions posed by Dr. VanderSloot, Mr. Hewicker explained
that there are bakeries that have seating that require use
permits.
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There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
hearing was closed at this time.
public
Motion
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Motion was made to continue Amendment No. 679 to September
21, 1989, so as to allow the City Attorney time to research a
provision that would restrict the use of non - conforming parking
under the proposed Amendment.
Commissioner Debay stated that she has a concern with respect
to the need for parking spaces inasmuch as there are specialty
food establishments that do not generate traffic.
Mr. Burnham asked if the Planning Commission would agree to
a concept of eliminating use permits for certain businesses that
operate food establishments and do not serve as a destination
point and do not generate more traffic than a retail use?
Chairman Pomeroy explained that the Planning Commission has
a desire to streamline the approval process with the ability to
require a use permit if the operation creates a problem.
Substitute
Substitute motion was made to deny Amendment No. 679.
Motion
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Commissioner Di Sano explained that his concerns are with
respect to "policing" the Ordinance inasmuch as it is difficult to
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respect to 'policing" the Ordinance inasmuch as it is difficult to
"police" establishments that have use permits; that it would be
difficult to bring an individual into Court if there are no
conditions with the City; that staff come back with an Ordinance
that contains "teeth'; that he has no problems giving
consideration for specific sections of the City but not in the
older intense areas of the City; and in conclusion Commissioner
Di Sano stated that restaurants are a problem in the City and
need to be looked at on a case by case basis, including parking.
Commissioner Pers6n advised that he requested language to the
proposed Ordinance that would not allow non - conforming
parking rights, that if an establishment does not have adequate
parking then a use permit would be required in every case, and
he addressed the older sections of the City that would be mostly
affected.
Commissioner Di Sano stated that he also has concerns with the
sections of the City that have strip commercial development such
as in Corona del Mar where there could be a row of specialty
food restaurants if the restaurants met all of the provisions of
the Ordinance.
Commissioner Edwards supported the motion to continue
Amendment No. 679 based on the need to address the concerns
expressed by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Glover supported the substitute motion to deny
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Amendment No. 679 inasmuch as she. did not support the
concept. Commissioner Glover explained that whether a
restaurant generated more traffic than a retail establishment is
not necessarily what should be looked at, that there is a different
type of dynamics where food is served, that food establishments
have different problems than retail, and that there is a need to
monitor the operation.
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Substitute motion was voted on to deny Amendment No. 679.
Noes
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MOTION FAILED.
Commissioner Pers6n indicated his concern that there are a
number of small food establishments that have no seats, however,
there are high parking requirements.
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Commissioner Di Sano requested to amend the motion to
continue Amendment No. 679 to the October 5, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting. The maker of the motion concurred with
the request.
Commissioner Merrill indicated his concern that a specialty food
restaurant could expand the menu and change the operational
characteristics of the establishment.
Mr. Burnham stated that staff would consider adding provisions
that would limit the number of types of food items sold, and
that would serve local residents in the area.
Chairman Pomeroy stated that unless the Specialty Food
Amendment had "teeth" in it he would not support the
Ordinance. He indicated his concern is to give the Planning
Commission the authority to govern the specialty food operation
by authorizing a use permit in the event the operational
characteristics are converted to resemble a restaurant.
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Commissioner Debay indicated her concern with respect to a
potential trash problem at the specialty food restaurant.
Motion was voted on to continue Amendment No. 679 to the
All Ayes
October 5, 1989, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION
CARRIED.
Use Permit No. 3356 (Continued Public Hearing)
item Ro.8
Request to permit the establishment of a take -out restaurant
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with on -sale beer and wine and incidental seating specializing in
pizza on property located in the C -1 District. The proposal also
Denied
includes a request to waive the required off - street parking spaces.
LOCATION: Lots 15 and 16, Block 6, Balboa Tract,
located at 107 Palm Street, on the
northwesterly comer of Palm Street and East
Ocean Front, in Central Balboa.
ZONE: C -1
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APPLICANT: Lourdes Gulmatico, Huntington Beach
OWNER: James G. West, Costa Mesa
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Hewicker explained that the adopted General Plan requires a .3
floor area ratio for a restaurant and the subject building exceeds
the permitted floor area ratio.
Mr. Carlo Mioni, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. He stated that he has been paying rent at the
subject site since May, 1989, and he expressed his desire to
expedite the project. Mr. Mioni requested that the hours of
operation be addressed to allow the restaurant to remain open
until 12 midnight. Discussion ensued between Mr. Mioni,
Chairman Pomeroy, and Mr. Burnham with respect to the take-
out restaurant category as opposed to the specialty food category.
In response to questions posed by Mr. Mioni and the Planning
Commission, Mr. Hewicker explained the proposed Floor Area
Ratio Amendment that is currently being considered by the City
Council. He discussed the goals of the adopted General Plan
and how the intensities of the land use and floor area ratio were
accomplished. Mr. Hewicker explained that the average floor
area ratio permitted within the City is .5 times buildable area,
the high traffic generators were assigned with .25 or .3 floor area
ratio and the low traffic generators were assigned a 1.0 floor area
ratio. Mr. Hewicker concluded that it would be difficult for the
applicant to establish a high traffic generator on the existing
building which has a .3 floor area ratio.
Discussion ensued regarding the floor area ratio of the pizza
restaurant as opposed to the building's floor area ratio, and to
determine the similarity of a muffin shop or bakery to a take-
out pizza restaurant.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Hewicker explained that the application was submitted to the
Planning Commission with the idea that the take -out restaurant
could be considered in the special food category with a finding
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that the use would more clearly resemble retail use instead of a
restaurant use.
Discussion ensued between Chairman Pomeroy and Mr. Burnham
with respect to the difference between a bakery and a pizza
restaurant, and what constitutes a destination restaurant as
opposed to taking food out and consuming said food at a later
time.
Mr. Mioni commented that the proposed pizza restaurant would
not be operated in the same manner as the restaurant he
operated on Balboa Island.
Discussion ensued with respect to the food service of the
proposed restaurant. Mr. Burnham stated that a take -out
restaurant is defined as a place of business that sells food
products or beverages, which delivers those foods outside of the
building or within the building where the majority of the patrons
consume the products outside of the building. Mr. Hewicker
commented that under the Zoning Code a bakery is specifically
identified as a use that does not require a use permit.
Discussion ensued between Commissioner Pers6n, Mr. Burnham,
and Mr. Hewicker with respect to whether the operation could
be considered a take -out restaurant if the applicant removed the
tables and chairs, and sold the pizza over a counter or delivered
the pizza to customers. Mr. Burnham explained that the take -out
restaurant delivers food on -site, and to deliver food in a van or
truck could be considered catering.
Mr. Douglas Boyd, Balboa Peninsula Point Association, appeared
before the Planning Commission to express their concerns with
respect to parking congestion in front of the proposed pizza
restaurant.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion
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Motion was made to deny Use Permit No. 3356 subject to the
findings in Exhibit "B ". Commissioner Merrill maintained that the
Planning Commission attempted to adopt .a General Plan that
would control traffic. He explained that the subject application
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exceeds the allowable floor area ratio and should not be
permitted at the subject location.
Commissioner Edwards reluctantly supported the motion based
on the floor area ratio that was adopted by the General Plan.
Commissioner Debay supported the motion based on Finding
for Denial No. 1 that provides an explanation regarding the floor
area ratio.
Motion to deny Use Permit No. 3356 was voted on, MOTION
All Ayes
CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed restaurant is a renovation of an existing
commercial structure at more than the 0.3 F.A.R. allowed
for a "restaurant ", in an area designated by the Land Use
Plan of the General Plan for a maximum 0.511.0 F.A.R.
(with 1.25 allowed for inclusion of mixed residential). The
proposed application is an intensification of use and
therefore not consistent with the Land Use Element of
the General Plan.
2. That approval of the request to waive all the required
parking in conjunction with proposed take -out restaurant
facility as set forth in the Municipal Code would be
detrimental to adjacent properties or improvements.
3. That the proposed take -out restaurant represents an
intensification of use which will result in an increased
parking demand for the area.
4. That the approval of Use Permit No. 3356 will, under the
circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood or to the
general welfare of the City.
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The Planning Commission recessed at 10:10 p.m. and reconvened
at 10:20 p.m.
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Amendment No. 683 (Continued Public Hearing)
Item No. 9
Request to amend Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal
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Code so as to establish a "Site Plan Review ", Special Zoning
District.
Approved
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach "
"
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Dr. Jan VanderSloot, 2221 - 16th Street, appeared before the
Planning Commission in support of the subject Amendment. Dr.
VanderSloot addressed the proposed Amendments reference to
'Environmentally sensitive areas shall be preserved and
protected. ", and he commented that this would be appropriate on
specific sites that will be proposed to the Planning Commission
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in the future.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to recommend to the City
All Ayes
Council the adoption of Amendment No. 683 (Resolution No.
1194) so as to establish a Site Plan Review Overlay District.
MOTION CARRIED.
General Plan Amendment No. 89 -1(C) (Continued Public
Item No. 10
Hearing)
GPA89 -1C
Request to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan
(R -1195)
so as to redesignate the subject property from "Retail and
Service Commercial" to "Multi - Family Residential" with a density
LCPA
of one dwelling unit for each 1,698 sq. ft. of buildable lot area;
(R.119966 )
and the acceptance of an environmental document.
682
INITIATED. BY: The City of Newport Beach
SPR 50
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AND
B. Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 17 (Continued Public
Hearing)
Request to amend the Land Use Plan of the . Local Coastal
Program so as to redesignate the subject property from 'Retail
and Service Commercial" to "Multi - Family Residential" with a
density of one dwelling unit for each 1,698 sq. ft. of buildable lot
area.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
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C. Amendment No. 682 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. 20 so as to
reclassify the subject property from R -3 -B to R -3 (1698) SPR
and to establish a 15 foot front yard setback along the East
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Coast Highway and Seaward Road frontage of the subject
property.
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D. Site Plan Review No. 50 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of a twenty unit residential
condominium development and related subterranean parking area
on the subject property. The proposal also includes a
modification to the Sign Code so as to permit the installation of
a 12 square foot identification sign at the entrance of the
development whereas the Zoning Code limits the size of an
identification sign in the R -3 District to 6 square feet and the
construction of an exterior stairway with handrails which exceed
three feet in height and which encroach into the required front
yard setback.
AND
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E. Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 16 (Discussion)
Request to approve a Coastal Residential Development Permit
for the purpose of establishing project compliance for a 20 unit
residential condominium development pursuant to the
Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of the State
Law relative to Low- and - Moderate - Income Housing within the
Coastal Zone.
AND
F. Tentative Map of Tract No. 14028 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to subdivide an existing lot into a single parcel of land
in conjunction with the development of a twenty unit residential
condominium project on the subject property.
LOCATION: Lot 1, Tract No. 1237, located at 4030 East
Coast Highway, on the northwesterly corner
of East Coast Highway and Seaward Road
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in Corona Highlands.
ZONE: R -3 -11
APPLICANT: Buck Gully Associates, Ltd., Corona del Mar
OWNER: Ed Friedl, Corona del Mar
ENGINEER: Stevenson; Porto and .Pierce, Inc., Irvine
Patricia Temple, Principal Planner, addressed the revised plans
that were submitted to the Planning Commission by the
applicants. She explained that the project was reduced from 20
units to 18 units to comply with the Public Works Department's
requirement that structures not be built over an existing storm
drain easement and the General Plan's requirement that requires
a 25 foot setback area at the Buck Gully property line. Ms.
Temple stated that two units were deleted so as to accommodate
the foregoing requirements. She explained that after the
applicants met with the neighbors with respect to their concerns
to preserve the views from the surrounding areas, the building
height was reduced from 28 feet, that is consistent with R -3
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Standards, to a maximum building height of 24 feet to 25 1/2
feet. She stated that there is minimal difference between the
project's height and the patio of the lowest unit in the
immediate vicinity.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Kent Hawkins, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Hawkins concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ". He indicated the meetings that the
applicants had with the neighbors so as to produce a
development that would be desirable to the residents, and he
advised that the project is the result of those meetings.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Pers6n confirmed the cooperative efforts that were
Motion
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made by the applicants and the residents. Motion was made to
approve the Actions, Findings and Conditions for Approval in
Exhibit "A" of the Environmental Document, General Plan
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Amendment 89 -1 (C) (Resolution No. 1195), Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 17 (Resolution No. 1196), Amendment
No. 682, Site Plan Review No. 50, Coastal Residential
Development No. 16, and Tentative Map of Tract No. 14028.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Glover, Mr.
Hewicker explained that in the event the project would not be
developed, the property would be designated as "Multi - Family
Residential."
All Ayes
The foregoing motion was voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
A. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
Findings:
1. That an Initial Study has been prepared for the
project in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State
CEQA Guidelines and City policy.
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2. That based upon the information contained in the
Initial Study, the project is not anticipated to have
a significant effect on the environment. A Negative
Declaration has, therefore, been prepared.
3. That the information contained in the
environmental document has been considered in
the decision on the project.
Mitigation Measures:
1. Development of the site shall be subject to a.
grading permit to be approved by the Building and
Planning Departments.
2. The grading plan shall include a complete plan for
temporary and permanent drainage facilities, to
minimize impacts from silt, debris and other water
pollutants.
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The grading, excavation 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
engineering 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
Department.
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6. A landscape and irrigation plan for the project shall
be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. 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 accordance with
the prepared plan.
7. 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.
8. 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
shall be screened from view.
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9. All units shall be sound attenuated to a maximum
of 45 dBA CNEL for interior living areas and 65
dBA CNEL for exterior living areas associated with
individual units, as measured from the area
expected to experience the highest sound levels.
Measurement and certification of compliance with
this condition shall be completed prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy by a
registered engineer practicing in acoustics.
10. All units shall be air conditioned.
11. The design and layout of the parking structure and
ramp shall be subject to the review and approval of
the City Traffic Engineer. Ramp design and
landscaping on Seaward Avenue shall be designed
to provide adequate sight distance from behind the
sidewalk for automobiles exiting the structure.
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12. Construction shall . conform to the hours of
operation set forth in the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89 -1(Q) Adopt
Resolution No. 1195, recommending approval of General
Plan Amendment 89 -1(C) to the City Council.
C. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO, 17,
Adopt Resolution No. 1196, recommending approval of
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 17 to the City
Council.
D. AMENDMENT NO, 682. Recommend approval of
Amendment No. 682 to the City Council, an amendment
to Districting Map No. 20 rezoning the site from R -3 -B
to R -3 (1900) - SPR and to establish a 15 foot front yard
setback on East Coast Highway and Seaward Road, with
the following findings:
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1. That the amendment is necessary to implement the
provisions of the Newport Beach General Plan.
2. That the proposed project cannot be implemented
without the proposed amendment.
E SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 50.
Findings:
1. That the project is consistent with the General Plan
and the adopted Local Coastal Program, Land Use
Plan.
2. Adequate off - street parking is being provided in
conjunction with the proposed development.
3. 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, except those items
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requested in conjunction with the proposed
modifications.
4. The proposed development is a high -quality
proposal and will not adversely affect the benefits
of occupancy and use of existing properties within
the area.
5. The proposed development promotes the
maintenance of superior site location characteristics
adjoining major thoroughfares of City-wide
importance.
6. 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.
7. The proposed use of tandem spaces will not, under
the circumstances of this particular case, be
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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 proposed
modification for the project identification sign is
consistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 of
this Code.
Conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans, and elevations, except as may be noted
below.
2. That a minimum of two parking spaces for each
dwelling unit plus one -half guest parking space for
each dwelling unit be provided on -site.
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3. That tandem parking spaces be assigned to specific
dwelling units.
4. That guest parking spaces be independently
accessible and be identified as guest parking.
5. That all parking areas shall be striped with
approved traffic markers or painted white lines not
less than 4 inches wide.
6. Parking areas shall have a maximum 5% slope.
7. That the final design of on -site parking, vehicular
circulation and pedestrian circulation shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Traffic
Engineer.
8. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall
be screened from adjoining properties.
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9. That the applicant shall prepare a landscape plan
which identifies the size, type and location of all
plant material and the design and location of a
permanent irrigation system. Said landscape plan
shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, Public
Works Department and the Planning Department.
10. That the site plan is subject. to the further review
and approval of the Newport Beach Fire
Department in order to assure provision of
adequate fire flow and emergency access.
Automatic sprinklers and hose cabinets are
recommended and may be required.
11. That all conditions of Tentative Map of Tract No.
14028 shall be fulfilled.
12. That a siltation, dust, and debris control plan shall
be submitted and be subject to approval by the
Building Department and a copy shall be forwarded
to the California Regional Water Quality Control
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Board, Santa Ana Region. This shall be a
complete plan for temporary and permanent
facilities to minimize any potential impacts from
silt, debris, and other water pollutants.
13. That the siltation, dust, and debris control plan
shall include a description of haul routes, access
points to the site, watering, and sweeping program
designed to minimize impact of haul operations.
14. This site plan review shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.01.070 J of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
15. That a Coastal Development Permit be issued prior
to the issuance of a building permit.
16. That no fences, retaining walls, pools of any size or
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depth, or tennis other activity areas be constructed
in the 25 foot Buck Gully property line setback.
F.COASTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT N0.16
Finding:
1. That the proposed development has met the
requirements of City Council Policy P -1.
Conditions:
1. That prior to the recordation of the Final Tract
Map, the applicant shall enter into an affordable
housing agreement, the form and content of which
is acceptable to the City Attorney and the Planning
Director, which guarantees the provision of two
affordable dwelling units on site. The affordable
housing agreement shall be recorded as deed
restriction against the property.
2. The affordable units provided shall be affordable to
moderate income families if the units are for sale
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or to low income families at fair market rent if the
units are rented by the applicant or successors in
interest, in accordance with the provisions of the
Newport Beach Housing Element.
3. The term of affordability shall be twenty years.
G. TENTATIVE MAP OF TRACT NO, 14028
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 design of the subdivision.
2. That the proposed subdivision 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.
4. That public improvements may be required of the
developed per Section 19.08.020 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code and Section 66415 of the
Subdivision Map Act.
5. That sidewalk constructed along the Seaward Road
frontage and construction of ramps for the
handicapped will improve pedestrian safety.
Conditions:
1. That a final map be recorded prior to issuance of
building permits. That the final map be prepared
using the State Plane Coordinate System as a basis
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2. That all improvements be constructed as required
by Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That a standard subdivision agreement and
accompanying surety be provided in order to
guarantee satisfactory completion of the public
improvements, if it is desired to record a tract map
or obtain a building permit prior to completion of
the public improvements.
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 intersection od Seaward Road and the
driveway be designed to provide sight distance for
a speed of 25 miles per hour in conformance with
City Std. 110-L. Slopes, landscape walls and other
obstructions shall be considered in the sight
distance requirements. Landscaping within the sight
line shall not exceed twenty -four inches in height
6. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior
to the issuance of any building permits.
7. That all vehicular rights to East Coast Highway be
released and relinquished to the City of Newport
Beach.
8. That sidewalk be constructed along the Seaward
Road frontage; that a curb access ramp be
constructed at the corner of East Coast Highway
and Seaward Road; That unused drive aprons be
removed and replaced with curb, gutter and
sidewalk along the Seaward Road frontage and the
deteriorated sidewalk be reconstructed along the
East Coast Highway frontage. All work within East
Coast Highway shall be completed under an
encroachment permit. issued by the California
Department of Transportation.
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9. That street, drainage and utility improvements be
shown on standard improvement plans prepared by
a licensed civil engineer.
10. That a hydrology and hydraulic study be prepared
by the applicant 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 recording the tract map.
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.
11. That the proposed structure not be built over the
existing storm drain line located on the westerly
portion of the property. The storm drain line must
either be relocated in order to provide future
maintenance of the storm drain or the proposed
structure must be placed on piles a minimum of 10
feet clear of the storm drain line to provide for
future maintenance of the storm drain without
endangering the proposed structure. If the storm
drain is relocated the old easement must be
abandoned and a new one dedicated as required.
Caltrans approval is required for any encroachments
into the storm drain easement.
12. That the Public Works Department plan check and
inspection fee be paid.
13. That the Edison transformer serving the site be
located outside the sight distance planes as
described in City Std. 110 -L.
14. Disruption caused by construction work along
roadways and by movement of construction vehicles
shall be minimized by proper use of traffic control
equipment and flagmen. Traffic control and
transportation of equipment and materials shall be
conducted in accordance with state and local
requirements. A traffic control plan shall be
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reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department. No construction storage or delivery of
materials shall occur within the State right -of -way.
Prior to issuance of any grading permits, a parking
plan for workers must be submitted and approved
by the Public Works Department.
Use Permit No. 3321 (Revocation )(Public Hearing)
Item Noll
Request to consider recommending the revocation of Use Permit
UP3321
No. 3321, Newport Sound Waves, that specializes in the sale and
installation of automobile accessories, for failure to comply with
Cont' d to
specific conditions of approval or to consider adding or
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modifying conditions of approval to said use permit.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot F, Tract No. 919, located
at 2906 West Coast Highway, on the
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northerly side of West Coast Highway,
between North Newport Boulevard and
Riverside Avenue, in Mariner's Mile.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANTS: Nancy and Robert Clark
OWNER: Robert Brandy, Pauma Valley
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that staff recommends
that this item be continued to the October 5, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting to allow additional time to discuss alternate
solutions with the applicant regarding previously established
conditions of approval.
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3321 (Revocation) to the October 5, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting. MOTION CARRIED,
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Variance No. 1155 (Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.12
Request to permit the construction of a single family dwelling
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which exceeds the maximum allowable height in the 24/28 Foot
Height Limitation District on property located in the R -1
Withdrawn
District. The height of the proposed dwelling will not exceed
the height of the top of curb on Ocean Boulevard. The
proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as
to allow the proposed dwelling to encroach 10 feet into the
required 10 foot front yard setback adjacent to Ocean Boulevard.
LOCATION: Lot 15, Tract No. 1257, located at 3619.
Ocean Boulevard, on the southerly side of
Ocean Boulevard between Orchid Avenue
and Poinsettia Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: EPAC Financial, Inc., Costa Mesa
OWNER: Thomas Linden, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the applicant has
requested to withdraw the subject application.
A. Amendment No. 685 (Public Hearing)
Item No.13
Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. 17 so as to
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establish a 10 foot front yard setback along the Carnation
Avenue (private) frontage of the subject property and the
Waiver of
acceptance of an environmental document.
Combining
Requirement
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Cont`d to
B. Waiver of Combining Requirement (Discussion)
Request to waive the combining of lots requirement in
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conjunction with the proposed project; and the approval of a
modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow an open stairway
to encroach 7 feet into a required 10 foot rear yard setback and
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to allow a portion of the structure to encroach 2 feet into the
required 6 foot reverse comer setback adjacent to Seaview
Avenue, at the rear of the property.
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C. Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 14 (Discussion)
Request to approve a Coastal Residential Development Permit
for the purpose of establishing project compliance for a 6 unit
residential condominium development pursuant to the
Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of the State
Law relative to Low -and- Moderate - Income Housing within the
Coastal Zone.
LOCATION: Portions of Lots 2, 4, 6 and 8, Block 231,
Corona del Mar and a portion of an
abandoned street (Carnation Avenue),
located at 2500 Seaview Avenue, on the
northeasterly comer of Seaview Avenue and
Carnation Avenue, in Corona del Mar.
ZONE: R -3
APPLICANT: Carnation Cove, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
Commissioner Debay addressed the Coastal Residential
Development Permit as referred to in the staff report that states
"it will not be feasible for a low or moderate income unit either
on -site or off-site .... in accordance with Council Policy P -L. ", and
based on said statement she requested that a fifth scenario be
provided in which an affordable unit be required in the form of
a contribution to a fund. Commissioner Debay referred to the
survey of two bedroom condominium units that was taken by the
consultants, and she noted that the survey was in the Corona del
Mar neighborhood where residential sales prices are higher than
elsewhere in the City, and she suggested that the survey should
have been taken in areas of the City where condominium units
are sold for less than they are in Corona del Mar.
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Commissioner Debay concluded that the applicants should be
required to participate in the City's affordable housing policy.
Robert Burnham, City Attorney, explained that the replacement
housing has to be only within the Coastal Zone. In reference to
establishing a fund, Mr. Burnham explained that there are cities
in the State that have housing programs which contemplate the
construction of units and require a payment of fee into a fund
from property owners, and that money is used to construct the
units. He explained that the units to be constructed are
requested for in the Housing Element of that jurisdiction in
accordance with the requirements of AB 1600 which states that
if a condition is imposed it has to be reasonably related to the
demands that are being created by a particular project. Mr.
Burnham stated that in the absence of a housing authority it is
difficult to satisfy the requirements of AB 1600.
Chairman Pomeroy and Mr. Burnham discussed the provisions
to grant a density bonus, and affordable housing that is included
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in the General Plan. Commissioner Persdn commented that the
policy has not been applied to a project consisting of 10 units or
less.
Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Manager, addressed the
Housing Element that was recently revised by the City and the
State Department of Housing and Community Development.
He explained that the Housing Element now exempts projects
of 10 or less units, and that in the future the City shall amend
Council Policy P -1 to be consistent with the new General Plan
policy so the projects of the subject size will not be coming to
the Planning Commission under P -1. He said that the Coastal
Residential Development Permit will be essentially administered
without a public hearing or any requirement for affordable
housing. Mr. Lenard alluded to the City's successful affordable
housing program that has been looked upon favorably by other
jurisdictions.
Chairman Pomeroy stated that the 10 or less exemption would
not apply if the applicant requested Density Bonus. Mr. Lenard
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Don Webb, City Engineer, referred to Condition No. 16, Waiver
of Combining Requirement, and requested that the condition be
modified to state '"That a minimum 6 in. rise be provided.."
instead of "That a minimum 6 ft rise be provided.. ".
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. David Diem, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. Diem concurred with the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A'. Mr. Diem stated that the proposed
project was planned within the guidelines of the General Plan
and in consideration of the adjacent neighbors. Mr. Diem
commented that each of the 6 units has been designed with
either a three or four car garage, and eight driveways have been
added to accommodate eight guest automobiles. Mr. Diem
explained that three units will have access off of Carnation
Avenue and three units will have access off of the alley. He
explained that to have access off of Seaview Avenue would have
required a curb cut. He stated that a turn - around area has been
created in the alley to enhance the traffic flow.
Mr. Diem stated that the requested 10 foot front yard setback
off of the old Carnation Avenue right -of -way equates to a 20
foot front yard setback off of the curb. He explained that the
front yard setback corresponds with the new developments on
Carnation Avenue.
Mr. Diem moved to the exhibit area and described the requested
modifications. He explained that the requested rear yard
encroachment is required by the Fire Department to allow access
around the property. Mr. Diem stated that the City considers the
front yard of the project to be on Carnation Avenue and the
side yard to be on Seaview Avenue which would be adjacent to
the Seaview Avenue neighbor's front yard. He explained that the
development is required to conform with the setback of the
building that is adjacent to the site on Seaview Avenue. Mr.
Diem explained that 20 feet of the property is required to
conform with the setback that is adjacent to the subject site. He
described what the project's impact would be if the sideyard
setback modification were not requested. Mr. Diem described
the second and third floor open deck encroachments.
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner Glover, Mr.
Diem explained that 12 garage spaces and 8 guest spaces will be
accessed from Carnation Avenue and 8 automobiles to
accommodate three condominium units will enter from the alley.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Edwards with
respect to the applicants staking the subject property, Mr. Diem
explained that the applicants revised the plans after they
observed the project from the adjacent property decks, and the
applicants also staked the site with 28 foot poles to comply with
a request by the neighbors and staff. Mr. Diem stated that the
applicants delivered a revised set of plans to staff that do not
include the reverse corner setback modification. In response to
a question posed by Commissioner Edwards with respect to the
fire lane, Mr. Diem replied that he is in support of a fire lane;
however, it is not a criteria for the project inasmuch as the Fire
Department has indicated that adequate fire protection may be
provided without the subject fire lane.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill
regarding the automobile access to the alley, Mr. Diem explained
that the existing structure provides access for one automobile and
the proposed project will provide access for eight automobiles to
accommodate three condominium units. Mr. Diem stated that
the driveway will not be available to guest parking, and said
parking restriction will be included in the CC&R's. Mr. Diem
and Commissioner Merrill discussed the traffic flow and available
parking in the alley.. Commissioner Merrill emphasized his
concern that it would be difficult to enforce the parking problem
and congestion in the alley. Don Webb, City Engineer,
explained that if a fire lane would be established that there
would be adequate room to turn automobiles around.
Mrs. Doris Boisseranc, property owner at 2520 -2522 Seaview
Avenue, adjacent to the subject property, appeared before the
Planning Commission to state concerns with respect to the
subject project on the basis that the project would have an
impact on their property. Mrs. Boisseranc explained that at the
Boisserancs' request, the applicants ineffectively staked the
subject project for the neighbors, and the result was that the
project would impair their view at the corner inasmuch as the
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project's decks would extend into their view. Mrs. Boisseranc
requested a clarification of garages on Seaview Avenue.
Mrs. Boisseranc and Commissioner Pers6n discussed her concerns
with respect to the project and the impact the project would
have on their view. Mrs. Boisseranc referred to her letter dated
August 1, 1989, objecting to the rear yard setback that adjoins
their property, and the impact in the alley. She commented that
they do not object to the number of units or the development.
Mr. Burnham explained the City's position with respect to
protecting private views. He stated that in consideration of the.
subject project, there is a waiver of a combining requirement
provision that has been created in the Zoning Code. He stated
that in considering the merits of the proposed waiver the
Planning Commission may impose conditions that they consider
appropriate; however, he questioned if the conditions could
appropriately include restrictions on the building as it relates to
Carnation Avenue and Seaview Avenue.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill, Bill
Ward, Senior Planner, explained that the normal sideyard setback
would be 4 feet and would apply to the entire Seaview Avenue
frontage of the building except for the last 20 feet of the
property which is adjacent with the front yard area of the
adjoining lot. He said that the Zoning Code requires that the
last 20 feet must maintain the same setback as exists on the
adjoining property, and the existing setback on the adjoining
property is 6 feet from the property line to the second floor
deck; therefore, the applicant must provide a six foot street side
setback on the last 20 feet of the property. Mr. Ward further
replied that the applicant is proposing to have the ground floor
portion of the building encroach two feet into the required six
foot reverse corner setback. He said that the second and third
floor of Unit "F' will maintain A 7 foot building setback and a
4 foot deck setback.
Chairman Pomeroy and Mr. Ward discussed the view that would
be impacted by the project if the applicant withdrew the
modification requesting the reverse corner setback.
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Chairman Pomeroy maintained that the proposed modification
would preserve the existing views better than if the applicant
withdrew the modification. He said that the applicant has
agreed to cut back the second and third floors closest to the
Boisseranc's property to improve the view from that area.
Mr. Jay Cohen, 2520 Seaview Avenue, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Cohen commented that if the 2 foot
encroachment is granted to the applicant, 70% to 100% of his
view would be blocked of Newport Harbor and that would affect
the value of the property. Mr. Cohen indicated that there is a
parking problem and 8 additional automobiles would impact the.
alley. He agreed that a fire lane would be beneficial to the
area.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Ward described the alternate plan that the applicant submitted
which fully conforms to the required side and rear yard setbacks.
He explained that the stairway at the rear portion of the
property has been moved into the interior portion of the
building. He explained that the 7 foot rear yard encroachment
would increase to 6 feet and would remain at 6 feet to the end
of the building, and on all three levels of the project.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Glover, Mr.
Ward described how the Boisseranc's view would be impacted if
the applicant fully complied with the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Mike Mack, 2524 Seaview Avenue,. appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Mack referred to his letter dated
August 3, 1989, expressing concerns with respect to the size of
the project and the sideyard setback. He said that the view is
only one concern. Mr. Mack requested that the applicants' stake
the project so the neighbors will have a clear understanding of
the size of the development.
Mr. Steven W. Johnson, 331 Dahlia Place, appeared before the
Planning Commission. He referred to his letters dated August
9, 1989, addressed to Mr. Ward with respect to the proposed
project and to Fire Chief Reed with respect to establishing a fire
lane. He supported the neighbors. foregoing concerns, and he
stated that he has concerns that the proposed setback could set
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a precedent on Seaview Avenue. Mr. Johnson emphasized the
importance of a fire lane and the potential traffic in the alley.
Mr. Johnson referred to the Environmental Report's checkoff list
and he questioned staff's response to the questions pertaining to
transportation and circulation, and he rebutted that an additional
8 automobiles would create congestion in the area. He
requested that the CC &R's require property owners participate
in the maintenance of the private right -of -way.
Mr. John Boisseranc appeared before the Planning Commission.
Mr. Boisseranc expressed his concern that the setback
measurement was to his property's deck area and not to the.
structure. In summary, he stated that the Boisseranc's support
the alignment of the adjoining buildings and the adjoining decks.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the
public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Debay commented that the applicant is not
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constructing a project that is more than the lot requires;
however, she said that by combining lots that there is a sacrifice
of open space that would ordinarily be between each of the lots.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr.
Ward replied that the setback was measured from the adjacent
deck and not the structure. Commissioner Merrill and Mr.
Hewicker discussed the alignment of the adjacent deck area on
Seaview Avenue and the structure on Carnation Avenue. Mr.
Hewicker suggested that the applicant could submit plans that
would exhibit setbacks that would match structure with adjacent
structure and deck with adjacent deck.
Commissioner Edwards and Mr. Hewicker discussed the proposal
requesting exhibits to display the alignment of the adjoining
decks and structures.
Motion
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Motion was made to continue Amendment No. 685, Waiver of
Combining Requirement, and Coastal Residential Development
Permit No. 14 to the September 21, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting. Commissioner Pers6n requested that the applicant
prepare exhibits that would show the alignments of the decks
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and structures as suggested, and that the applicant also stake
the property for the neighbors.
Commissioner Merrill requested an amendment to the motion
that the applicant submit plans showing a fire lane and a parking
layout in the alley. The maker of the motion agreed to amend
the motion.
Mr. Diem reappeared before the Planning Commission to state
that he would like to proceed with the project and he reviewed
the proposed project and the revisions to the proposed plan.
Chairman Pomeroy suggested that the applicant consider the
neighbors' requests and come back to the Planning Commission
with plans that address their concerns.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mn
Ward stated that the required setback for the adjoining property
is actually 20 feet. He stated that there was a variance granted
on that property to allow a 10 foot setback, and the deck on
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the second and third floors of the adjoining property encroach
approximately 5 feet into that 10 foot setback. Mr. Ward stated
that the reverse comer setback requirement is the equal to the
existing setback, not the required setback, of the adjoining
property.
Motion was voted on to continue this item to the September 21,
All Ayes
1989, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Discussion
Items
Discussion of Enclosed Commercial Parking Spaces
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Commissioner PersGn stepped down from the dais because of a
possible conflict of interest.
Parking
Parking
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that what has been
Spaces
adopted by the City Council for commercial parking spaces does
not allow the installation of garage doors. He said that because
of the concerns that have been expressed: with respect to the
mixed use developments that the Planning Commission has
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requested staff to prepare an amendment that would allow the
closure of the garages during non - business hours; however, the
doors could be secured and would remain open during business
hours and available.
Commissioner Debay responded favorably to the
Motion
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recommendation. Motion was made to request staff to prepare
an Amendment regarding enclosed commercial parking spaces.
Chairman Pomeroy stated that the secured doors be constructed
of a see- through material that would assist code enforcement.
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Amendment No. 687. etc. (Discussion)
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Request to initiate Amendment No. 687, etc. to Title 20 of the
A687,etc.
Newport Beach Municipal Code so as to implement the
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provisions of the. General Plan as adopted by the City Council
Initiated
on October 24, 1988.
Motion
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sections of Title 20 of the Municipal Code so as to implement
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the provisions of the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
MOTION CARRIED.
Proposed Multi - Family Residential (MFR) District (Discussion)
MFR
The Planning Commission discussed the proposed Amendment
Pa set for
that will be coming back to the Planning Commission on August
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24, 1989.
ADJOURNMENT: 12:00 midnight
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Ad'ournment
JAN DEBAY, SECRETARY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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