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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
PLACE: City Council Chambers
TIME: 7 :30 p.m.
DATE: August 18, 1988
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All Commissioners were present. -
EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Carol Korade, Assistant City Attorney
W. William Ward, Senior Planner
Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Manager
Don Webb, City Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
Minutes of August 4. 1988:
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Commissioner Pomeroy referred to page 32 of the subject
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Minutes, and requested that the Amendment No. 663 vote
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be corrected to state 5 ayes, 1 no.
Motion
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Motion was made and voted on to approve the August 4,
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1988, Planning Commission Minutes. MOTION CARRIED.
Public Comments:
Public
Comments
No persons came forth to speak on non - agenda items.
Posting of the Agenda:
Posting
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
Agenda
Planning Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, August
12, 1988, in front of City Hall.
Reauest for Continuance:
Request
for
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
Continuance
applicant, Dial Fun Center, located at 200 West Coast
Highway. has requested that Use Permit No. 3005
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(Amended) be removed from calendar inasmuch as the
applicant has vacated the site, and that the applicant,
Lee West, has requested that Item No. 5, Traffic Study
No. 49 and Use Permit No. 3229 (Amended), located at
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3000 West Coast Highway, requesting the establishment of
a restaurant facility, be continued to the September 8,
1988, Planning Commission meeting.
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Motion was made and voted on to continue Item No. 5,
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Traffic Study No. 49 and Use Permit No. 3229 (Amended),
to the September 8, 1988, Planning Commission meeting.
MOTION CARRIED.
Use Permit No. 3005 (Amended)(Continued Public Hearing)
Item No.l
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
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permitted the establishment of an automobile rental
facility on property located in the C -1 -11 District. The
Removed
proposed amendment involves a request to permit the sale
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of boats, boat trailers and similar watercraft, in
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conjunction with the auto rental facility.
LOCATION: Lots 1, 2, 3 and a portion of Lot 4,
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Tract No. 1210, located at 200 West Coast
Highway, on the northwesterly corner of
Dover Drive and West Coast Highway, in
the vicinity of the Newport Bay Bridge.
ZONE: C -1 -H
APPLICANT: Dial Fun Center, Newport Beach
OWNER: Horwin /Gordon, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that this item be removed from
calendar .inasmuch as the applicant has vacated the
property.
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Use Permit No. 3321 (Public Hearing)
Item No.2
Request to permit the establishment of a retail sales
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facility specializing in the sale and installation of
automobile accessories and auto detailing on property
Approved
located in the "Retail and Service Commercial" area of
the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan Area.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot F, Tract No. 919,
located at 2906 West Coast Highway, on
the northerly side of West Coast Highway,
between North Newport Boulevard and
Riverside Avenue, in Mariner's Mile.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANTS: Nancy & Robert Clark
OWNER: Robert Brandy, Pauma Valley
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mrs. Nancy Clark, applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mrs. Clark stated that she
concurred with the findings and conditions in Exhibit
"A" with the following exceptions. In reference to
Condition No. 12 requesting containerized landscaping,
Mrs. Clark stated that the applicants have invested in
property improvements and that the property owner would
benefit more by said improvements. Chairman Pers6n
pointed out that everyone benefits from landscaped
improvements. In reference Mrs. Clark's concern
regarding Condition No. 10 requesting a 16 foot 6 inch
wide dedication on West Coast Highway, Chairman Pers6n
explained that the condition only applies to the
applicant's leasehold interest. In reference to Mrs.
Clark's request for an explanation of Condition No.
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21, .'"that the use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months.. ", Chairman Pers6n explained that the
applicant must comply with the conditions of the use
permit within 24 months from the date of approval.
Discussion ensued between Mrs. Clark and Mr. Hewicker
regarding the restriction of outdoor speaker systems.
Discussion ensued between Mrs. Clark and Commissioner
Merrill regarding the three permitted business signs
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that are currently located on the site.
In reference to Condition No. 6 regarding
automobile
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detailing, Commissioner Merrill stated that auto
detailing is only permitted indoors. In reference to
Condition No. 15, Mr. Hewicker explained that the
automobile wash area must consist of a curb, roof and
wall so the wash water does not enter into the sewer
system. Discussion ensued between Mrs. Clark and
Commissioner Pomeroy regarding automobile window
tinting, and Mrs. Clark stated that the customers are
required to sign a disclaimer stating that it is illegal
to tint automobile windows to a specific degree of
intensity. Commissioner Pomeroy commented that he has a
fundamental problem that the City would allow illegal
window tinting.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Di Sano,
Mrs. Clark replied that the applicants do not intend to
market tires and rims as accessory items, inasmuch as
they do not have an appropriate parking area for
installation purposes.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
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the public hearing was closed at this time.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill
regarding Condition No. 2, the approved parking plan,
Mr. Hewicker replied that the circulation system is
subject to review and approval by the City Traffic
Engineer.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill
regarding a parking plan to depict the canvas covered
area outside for the automobile wash, William Ward,
Senior Planner, replied that the applicant indicated
that the automobile detailing would be on the ground
floor portion of the rear building and that the tented
area would not be used for detailing. Commissioner
Merrill suggested that the operating hours be restricted
so as to curtail the noise from sound producing
activities.
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Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3321 subject
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to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A" including
the addition of Condition No. 22 to state: "That the
operating hours of sound producing activities, such as
auto detailing and installation, shall be limited to
between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m." Motion voted on, MOTION
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CARRIED.
Findings:
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1. That the proposed use is consistent with the Land
Use Element of the General Plan and the Local
Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and is compatible
with surrounding land uses.
2. Adequate off - street parking and related vehicular
circulation are being provided in conjunction with
the proposed project.
3. The Police Department has indicated that it does
not contemplate any problems from the proposed
operation.
4. 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.
5. That public improvements may be required of a
developer per Section 20.80.060 of the Municipal
Code,
6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3321 will not, under
the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and
general welfare of persons residing and working in
the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to
property and improvements in the neighborhood or
the general welfare of the City.
Conditions:
1. That the proposed project shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved site plan and floor
plans, except as noted below.
2. That the on -site vehicular and pedestrian
circulation system be subject to further review and
approval by the City Traffic Engineer. Said
parking areas shall be appropriately striped in
accordance with the approved parking plan.
3. That all employees shall be required to park their
vehicles on -site.
4. That the doors to the installation bays in the
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front and rear buildings shall be designed in a
manner so as to provide acceptable on -site
circulation. The design of said doors shall be
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subject to the approval of the City Traffic
Engineer.
5. That a minimum of 13 parking spaces shall be
provided on -site except that when West Coast
Highway is widened only 12 on -site parking spaces
shall be required.
6. That all installation, window tinting and auto
detailing activities shall be conducted within a
building. The alarm systems shall not be sounded in
the installation bay unless a mute device is
installed in each case. That all stereo music
shall be confined to the interior of the building.
7. That the display of all products for sale shall be
located within a building.
8. That the offices located on the second floor of the
rear building shall be used for related offices of
the subject project and shall not be leased or
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9. That all signs shall be in conformance with the
provisions of Chapter 20.06 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code unless an exception permit is
approved by the City. Said signs shall be approved
by the City Traffic Engineer if located adjacent to
the vehicular ingress and egress.
10. That prior to the issuance of any building permits
or implementation of the use permit, the lessee
shall dedicate to the City for street and highway
purposes, the lessee's interest in a 16 ft. -6 in.±
wide parcel adjacent to West Coast Highway.
11. That no outdoor sound system or paging device shall
be utilized on -site.
12. That the applicant shall install a system of
containerized landscaping along the building
frontage adjacent to West Coast Highway. Said
landscaping shall be subject to the approval of the
Planning Department and shall be installed prior to
the implementation of the use permit.
• 13. That one handicapped parking space shall be
designated within the on -site parking area and
shall be used solely for handicapped self parking.
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Said parking space shall be accessible to the
handicapped at all times and shall be identified
with a handicapped sign on a post.
14. That the applicant shall obtain the approval of the
Coastal Commission prior to the issuance of
building permits and the implementation of this use
permit.
15. That no washing of automobiles shall be permitted
unless a washing area with appropriate drain
equipped with a grease trap is installed within the
ground floor portion of the rear building which is
to be used for automobile detailing.
16. That all improvements be constructed as required by
Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
17. That arrangements be made with the Public Works
Department in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements.
18. That 6 foot wide sidewalk and drive apron be
constructed and the existing utility box raised to
grade along the West Coast Highway frontage under
an encroachment permit issued by the California
Department of Transportaion within 120 days of
approval of the subject Use Permit unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department.
19. That all mechanical equipment and trash areas shall
be screened from West Coast Highway and adjoining
properties and shall be located in a manner which
is consistent with the on -site parking design.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. That the hours
operating of sound producing
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activities such as auto detailing and installations
shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, weekdays and
Saturdays.
Use Permit No. 3104 (Amended)(Public Hearing)
Item No.3
Amend a previously approved use permit which permitted
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the construction of a multi -use aquatic center in the
Unclassified District. The proposed amendment involves
Approved
a request to revise the location of the previously
approved launching dock within the project and the
acceptance of an environmental document.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 165, Irvine's
Subdivision, located at 420 North Star
Lane on the northerly side of North Star
Lane, easterly of White Cliffs Drive, in
Westcliff.
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ZONE: Unclassified
APPLICANTS: City of Newport Beach and the Newport
Beach Aquatic Center, Newport Beach
OWNER: City of Newport Beach and.the County of
Orange
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Curt Fleming, President of the Newport Aquatic
Center, and Bruce Ibbetson, member of the Board of
Directors, appeared before the Planning Commission. In
response to a question posed by Chairman Pers6n, Mr.
Fleming replied that the applicants concur with the
findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ". Mr. Ibbetson
described the ramp and the dock areas.
Mr. Ibbetson and Chairman Pers6n discussed the ramp that
would service the dock. In response to questions posed
by Mr. Ibbetson regarding Conditions No. 6 and No. 7,
Chairman Pers6n stated that said conditions would apply
only during the construction phase of the project. In
reference to Condition No. 12 regarding the location of
the dock basin, Mr. Ibbetson explained that interested
officials will be onsite during construction to be
certain that necessary adjustments have been made.
Commissioner Pomeroy suggested that Condition No. 12 be
amended to state "That based on preliminary plans that
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City staff and other permitting agencies that may be
involved, shall assure that the bottom of the dock basin
will not be any closer than..." Mr. Ibbetson referred to
Condition No. 15, regarding habitat destruction, and he
commented that the applicants have received the required
satisfaction from the Department of Fish and Game.
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 approve Use Permit No. 3104 (Amended)
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subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ",
including amended Condition No. 12 to state "That based
on preliminary plans that City staff and other
permitting agencies that may be involved, shall assure
that... ". Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed project is consistent with the
Land Use Element of the General Plan and with the
Local Coastal Program and is compatible with the
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surrounding land uses.
2. That a Negative Declaration has been prepared and
that the proposed project, as conditioned, will not
have any significant environmental impact.
3. That additional tidal wetlands will be created.
4. That the project has been reviewed by the
California State Department of Fish and Game, and
the project has been modified in response to the
suggestions of the Department of Fish and Game.
5. That the approval of this.amendment to Use Permit
No. 3104 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 to the general
welfare of the City.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
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conformance with the approved plot plan.
2. That
all applicable conditions of approval of Use
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Permit No. 3104 as approved by the Planning
Commission on September 6, 1985 shall remain in
effect.
3. That the final location of the boat ramp shall meet
the approval of the Planning Director, the Public
Works Director, and the Parks, Beaches and
Recreation Director.
4. That an all weather driving surface capable of
supporting a fire truck shall be constructed around
the building.
5. That adequate provisions be taken to insure that no
excessive debris or foreign material be permitted
to enter the bay during any demolition, movement,
and additional construction.
6. That a siltation, dust, and debris control plan
shall be submitted and be subject to approval by
the Building Department and a copy will be
forwarded to the California Regional Water quality
Control 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.
7. 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 the impact of haul operations
(if required),
8. That a weekly cleanup program around the dock shall
be conducted on a regular basis to prevent waste
and debris from falling into or entering Newport
Bay.
9. That all other approvals required by law shall be
obtained, including Coastal Commission approval.
10. That all activities (dock and related structures)
will be a minimum of sixty feet (601) from the
nearest boundary of the Riparian Zone unless
otherwise approved by the Coastal Commission.
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11. That all excavations and dock installation
activities shall not in any way damage the
vegetation or change the elevation of the Riparian
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Zone excepting the "pampas grass" (weeds/bushes) as
identified by the Department of Fish and Game.
12. That based on preliminary plans that City staff and
other permitting agencies that may be involved
shall assure that the bottom of the dock basin will
not be any closer than ten feet (10') to the
boundary of the Riparian Zone. That in areas not
directly in front of the dock the distance be
increased to a minimum of twenty feet (20') , and
where possible thirty feet (301) or greater in
order to provide as much slope distance as
possible.
13. That the pickle weed and chord grass areas adjacent
to, and on the south side of the mouth of the
existing Riparian Zone shall not be disturbed.
14. That the dock and related structures shall remain
inside the property line; i.e. outside of the
Ecological Reserve.
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15. That any habitat destruction in the intertidal zone
will be mitigated to the satisfaction of the
Department of Fish and Game.
16. 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 amendment
causes injury, or is detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare
of the community.
17. That this use permit shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval as
specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
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A. Traffic Study No. 48 (Public Hearing)
Item No.4
Request the acceptance of a traffic study so as to allow
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the construction of a 23,593± sq.ft. (gross) retail -
office building in the "Retail Service Commercial" area
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of the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan which includes a
request to override the requirement of the Traffic
Vesting
Phasing Ordinance. The proposal also includes the
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acceptance of an environmental document.
Denied
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B. Use Permit No. 3317 (Public Hearin)
Permit the construction of a 23,593± square foot retail -
office building on property located in the "Retail and
Service Commercial" area of the Mariner's Mile Specific
Plan. The proposal includes: a request to exceed the
allowable gross structural area of .5 times the
buildable area of the site; a request to exceed the 26
foot basic height limit in the 26/35 Foot Height
Limitation District; and a request for a modification to
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the Zoning Code so as to allow the use of compact
parking.
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C. Vesting Resubdivision No. 876 (Public Hearing)
Request to approve a vesting resubdivision so as to
resubdivide two existing parcels of land into a single
parcel for commercial development on property located in
the "Retail Service Commercial" area of the Mariner's
Mile Specific Plan.
LOCATION: Portions of Lot F, Tract No. 919, located
at 2912 and 2930 West Coast Highway, on
the northerly side of West Coast highway,
between North Newport Boulevard and
Riverside Avenue in the mariner's Mile
Specific Plan Area.
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APPLICANT: Said Shokrian, Corona del Mar
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In response to a request by James Hewicker, Planning
Director, so as to explain how Vesting Resubdivision
Maps differ from Subdivision Maps, Carol Korade,
Assistant City Attorney, referred to Chapter 19.14 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Ms. Korade stated
that the Vesting Tentative Map Ordinance was passed by
State statute in 1986; it addressed concerns of
developers who would obtain approval for a project and
then the applicable city would change the rules for
development. The said Ordinance established rules for
development procedure that would be set at the time of
the final approval of a vested subdivision map. In
reference to the subject application, Ms. Korade stated
that the approval by the Planning Comission would give
the applicant the right to proceed in accordance with
the plans that were submitted and the conditions that
the Planning Commission approved. She said that future
requirements for zoning, development fees, etc. could
not be changed.
Mr. Hewicker stated that the vesting tentative map
ordinance insures that any change to the General Plan,
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the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, or any new traffic
management initiatives will not have an affect on the
proposed project. The vesting does not obligate the
City to approve the project, but he said that once the
project has been completed for filing, then the
applicant has the right within the timeframe to proceed
with the project.
In response to questions posed by Chairman Pers6n, Ms.
Korade replied that the vesting right at the time of
development would be subject to the current rules of the
City. Ms. Korade stated that an applicant has three
years to obtain approval of a final map with a two year
possible extension, and the applicant has the vested
right of one year following the approval of the final
map, with a one year possible extension. .Therefore, the
applicant could have up to seven years to complete the
project under the current rules of development to
complete the project. Ms. Korade further replied that
the vesting map does not affect the use permit inasmuch
as a use permit regulates the use of the project. She
said that the applicant may have the right to build a
project but they may have to reapply for a use permit,
should the project construction not be begun within 24
months and diligently pursued to completion.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Di Sano,
Mr. Hewicker replied that if the applicant pulled a
building permit to start construction, they have started
to exercise their use permit; however, if they did not
pursue construction diligently then there could be a
problem regarding the building permit.
Mr. Hewicker asked if a vesting resubdivision map was
approved, the applicant allowed the use permit to
expire, and the traffic study was denied, can the
applicant proceed with a project that is reduced in size
which does not require a traffic study but could proceed
under the current Traffic Phasing Ordinance as opposed
to any new traffic management initiative that might be
passed? Ms. Korade replied that if the applicant has
received vesting approval then there is the right to
develop in accordance with the terms of the vesting
approval. If the Traffic Study was denied, then the
applicant could develop in accordance with the vesting
resubdivision providing that it was consistent with the
terms of the approval of the vesting resubdivision. Ms.
Korade explained that Condition No. 2 in Exhibit "A"
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states "that the floor area of the project shall be
reduced by an amount necessary to meet the requirements
of the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance. ", which means
that the project would be able to proceed with a
reduction as long as it did not violate the City's
Traffic Phasing Ordinance as it exists today without
complying with any future initiative revisions.
Discussion ensued regarding the Traffic Phasing
Ordinance between Commissioner Pomeroy and staff. In
response to a question posed by Commissioner Pomeroy,
Ms. Korade replied that the vesting map could be denied
when and if the applicant came back to the Planning
Commission to request an extension of the application.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Pomeroy
regarding a vesting tentative map as opposed to a
tentative map, Mr. Hewicker replied that the applicant
is required to submit information for a vesting map that
he would not normally be required to file in conjunction
with a tentative map. He said that the purpose of the
vesting map is to protect the developer when he has
invested a large sum of money in the preparation of
plans to develop a project.
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In response to questions posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding the vesting resubdivision application, Mr.
Hewicker and Ms. Korade replied that Planning Commission
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approval of the vesting resubdivision map would allow
the applicant to proceed with a project with no further
discretionary approvals.
Mr. Hewicker stated that under the existing Traffic
Phasing Ordinance (TPO) the existing uses on the
property generate 214 average daily trips (ADT), and the
applicant would be able to add an additional 130 ADT
without having to go through the City's TPO. Mr.
Hewicker further explained the type and intensity of
development which might be built on the site; some of
which would not necessarily require a use permit to
exceed the height limit, a use permit to exceed the .5
FAR as established by the Specific Area Plan, or the
approval of a TPO override.
In reference to the staff report, Mr. Hewicker explained
that the Planning Commission approved the following
projects to exceed .5 FAR which would require marine
oriented uses: Use Permit No. 3086, 2901 West Coast
Highway, of the total project's 16,253 square feet the
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required marine oriented use of 1,353 square feet, 8
percent, has been leased; Use Permit No. 2051, 2081 West
Coast Highway, of the total project's 8,682 square feet
the required marine oriented use of 1,780 square feet,
21 percent, has been leased. Mr. Hewicker stated that
if the floor area ratio of the subject project included
the 46,405 square foot parking structure as part of the
floor area ratio, the floor area ratio would be
increased from .69 FAR to 1.36 FAR.
Discussion ensued between Ms. Korade and Commissioner
Debay regarding Section 19.14.030, the approval or
conditional approval of a vesting tentative map.
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item.
Mr. Said Shokrian, applicant, appeared before the
Planning Commission. He submitted four letters of
approval from the Newport Heights Homeowner's
Association and adjacent property owners. Mr. Shokrian
stated that he and his architect, Mr. Brion Jeannette,
have met with the Board of Directors of the Newport
Heights Homeowner's Association so as to address their
concerns; the project is an aesthetically attractive
building; that the project will enhance the Mariner's
Mile area; that they attempted to accommodate all of the
needs and issues that are important to the City and to
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the homeowners; that the project has been designed to
create a village -type atmosphere and to increase more
pedestrian traffic and a service oriented mall for the
residents; that the project is small in size and density
compared to adjacent projects in the area; that the
building will not result in an abrupt change in scale
from the surrounding buildings; the proposed building is
34 feet high and is set back from West Coast Highway;
that the building is designed and set back so as to
preserve views; that the landscaping and open space will
be aesthetically pleasing; that the building area over
.5 FAR which will be used for marine oriented uses
includes only 4,500 square feet of the total building
space; that the applicant would not be creating traffic
problems; and he concluded that he perceives problems if
a project is not developed on the site by 1990.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pers6n
concerning the project contributing traffic congestion,
and Mr. Shokrian's foregoing statement regarding the
TPO, Mr. Shokrian replied that he does not deny the
existence of the Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Winburn
regarding Mr. Shokrian's foregoing statement that the
marine - oriented use would constitute 4,500 square feet,
Mr. Shokrian explained how said square footage was
calculated inasmuch as the staff report states 6,400
square feet of buildable area would require incentive
use. Mr. Hewicker explained that the buildable area is
arrived at by multiplying 34,191 square feet times .19
FAR.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pers6n, Mr.
Shokrian replied that some of the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A" are acceptable to him, and
that Mr. Jeannette would completely respond to the
question.
In reference to the pending China Palace Restaurant
lawsuit, Mr. Shokrian explained for clarification that
he has been informed by the Court of Appeal that during
the month of September there would be a decision on the
hearing. He stated that if the decision would be in his
favor that the China Palace Restaurant would operate on
a monthly basis including one month's notice to vacate.
If the decision would be against him, Mr. Shokrian
explained that he would have to wait until the China
Palace Restaurant lease expires in September, 1991.
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Mr. Brion Jeannette, Architect, appeared before the
Planning Commission. He stated that the applicant is
requesting a modification to allow 22 percent compact
parking spaces; that the maximum height is proposed to
be 34 feet; and that the floor area ratio exceeds .5
FAR. Mr. Jeannette stated that the intent is to create a
nautical theme in the Mariner's Mile area that will
enhance the destination point concept of a village area.
In reference to the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, Mr.
Jeannette objected that the proposed project should be
penalized for the traffic problems that have been
created in the area from previous developments, and he
emphasized that the development would enhance the area.
Mr. Jeannette stated that he had conferred with DKS
Traffic Consultants, who had spoken to staff, and that
the consultants had suggested mitigation measures.
Discussion ensued between Chairman PersGn and Mr.
Jeannette regarding the information that Mr. Jeannette
was considering to submit to the Planning Commission
regarding issues which might mitigate the TPO.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that if the building would
be used for office the project would be able to pass the
TPO. He said that if the project provided access to
West Coast Highway it would relieve the congestion at
the intersection of West Coast Highway and Riverside
• Drive, that may allow a change in the ratio back towards
more retail and less office. Mr. Hewicker stated that
by providing access on West Coast Highway and
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Mr. Jeannette presented a slide show of the proposed
project depicting the area that would be demolished so
as to construct the project; he compared the 34 foot
height of the proposed project to the height of the
adjacent and nearby developments on West Coast Highway;
the view from the surrounding areas and the affect that
the proposed project would have on the adjacent sites;
the architectural design of the proposed building; the
setbacks to West Coast Highway; the proposed landscaped
area; the parking area; and that if West Coast Highway
is widened the proposed landscaping and structure would
continue to enhance the village -type atmosphere.
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response to a question posed by Commissioner Winburn,
Mr. Jeannette replied that the views from Cliff Drive to
the bay that were shown on the slides were in direct
proportion to the buildings surrounding the area.
In reference to the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, Mr.
Jeannette objected that the proposed project should be
penalized for the traffic problems that have been
created in the area from previous developments, and he
emphasized that the development would enhance the area.
Mr. Jeannette stated that he had conferred with DKS
Traffic Consultants, who had spoken to staff, and that
the consultants had suggested mitigation measures.
Discussion ensued between Chairman PersGn and Mr.
Jeannette regarding the information that Mr. Jeannette
was considering to submit to the Planning Commission
regarding issues which might mitigate the TPO.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that if the building would
be used for office the project would be able to pass the
TPO. He said that if the project provided access to
West Coast Highway it would relieve the congestion at
the intersection of West Coast Highway and Riverside
• Drive, that may allow a change in the ratio back towards
more retail and less office. Mr. Hewicker stated that
by providing access on West Coast Highway and
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eliminating the China Palace Restaurant, it would
destroy a major justification for approving the proposed
building height in excess of 26 feet.
In response to a question posed by Mr. Jeannette
regarding if a building exceeding 10,000 square feet
would not automatically be subject to a TPO, Mr.
Hewicker explained that by giving credit for the China
Palace Restaurant and the adjacent radio shop which are
currently located on the site and will be removed, staff
has given credit for 214 ADT and the TPO allows an
additional 130 ADT.
Mr. Jeannette stated that a building could be redesigned
but he was not certain if the building would meet the
needs of the residents in the area inasmuch as the
development would provide local mixed uses.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Jeannette and Commissioner
Debay regarding the need for additional marine - oriented
uses in the area based on the foregoing statement by Mr.
Hewicker regarding the vacancy rate in the Mariner's
Mile area.
The Planning Commission recessed at 9:15 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:25 p.m.
In reference to the foregoing Condition No. 2, Mr.
Jeannette and Chairman Pers6n discussed the applicant's
consideration to redesign the project so as to meet the
TPO standards. Chairman Pers6n explained that the
Planning Commission is required to approve only the
project that has been applied for, and Mr. Jeannette
stated that based on that conclusion the applicant would
request that the foregoing Condition No. 2 be deleted
and the Planning Commission override the TPO.
In reference to Condition No. 6 which states "that no
building permit shall be issued prior to the demolition
of all buildings currently on the site. ", Mr. Jeannette
requested that the condition be modified to state that
the applicant could not occupy the building until the
China Palace Restaurant has been demolished. Discussion
ensued between Mr. Jeannette, Planning Commission, and
staff regarding the construction of the project so as to
not impact said restaurant, and the location of the
required restaurant parking until the restaurant
building has been demolished. In reference to Condition
No. 23 which states that "this use permit shall expire
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unless exercised within 24 months..", Mr. Jeannette
concluded that the applicant may request that the use
permit be extended one year so as to expire in 1991 when
the China Palace Restaurant lease would be terminated.
Mr. Jeannette commented that the construction could
commence on the site prior to October 24, 1991, when the
lease expires so as to activiate the use permit.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill
regarding equipment on the roof of the proposed project,
Mr. Jeannette replied that the only equipment that would
be penetrating would be plumbing vents.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding the parking structure, Mr. Jeannette described
the two level parking structure. He stated that the
lower floor is subterranean by four feet and the upper
floor is ten feet above the natural grade.
Mr. James O'Brian, 611 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa,
Attorney for Mr. Shokrian, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Mr. O'Brian discussed the Traffic Phasing
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Ordinance and the provisions of the Ordinance. He said
that his review of the Ordinance was to determine if the
Ordinance would be subject to challenge and he concluded
that it is not, that it is well drafted, and that the
City Attorney's Office did an able job. Mr. O'Brian
stated that he studied the Ordinance as it applies to
the particular factual situation, and he commented that
the staff report indicates that there are ways to
mitigate the application of the Ordinance but that none
of them apply to the subject project. He said that one
of the mitigating means would be to contribute to a fund
where there was a proposal to do some alterations to the
offending intersection within 48 months and it is
acknowledged that is not a feasible possibility in this
case.
Mr. O'Brian referred to page 9 of the staff report, and
he stated that staff is of the view that there must be a
finding set forth by the Planning Commission the reasons
that the benefits of the project including trip
generation reduction outweigh the project's anticipated
negative impact on transporation facilities. He said
that the staff report refers to Section 15.40.030(D) of
the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and the staff reads that
the benefits of the project "shall" include trip
generation reductions; however, he said that he reads it
that the benefits of the project "may" include trip
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generation reductions. Mr. O'Brian commented that if it
is "may ", then the Planning Commission may consider all
aspects of the project in considering whether to
override the Traffic Phasing Ordinance. Mr. O'Brian
suggested that from a casual reading of the Ordinance as
well as a careful reading of the Ordinance that it is
not mandatory that there be trip generation reduction
only that it is one of the elements that may be
considered. He said that if that criteria is used and
the Planning Commission considers all of the aspects
that have been presented that speak favorably to the
project, then the Planning Commission has the authority
to indicate that the benefits outweigh the negative
impact to override that Ordinance.
Mrs. Gail Demmer, 2812 Cliff Drive, President of the
Newport Heights Community Association, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mrs. Demmer stated that the
proposed project is an exemplary example of the design
principles which enhances the village atmosphere of
Mariner's Mile. She stated that said Association
supports the large setbacks that will provide
substantial landscaping, and the available parking
spaces for the patrons and employees. She said that
said Association has concerns regarding the preservation
of public views from the public parks; that the project
shall exceed .5 FAR; that said Association challenges
marine - oriented use to compromise the height and density
in Mariner's Mile; that the view corridors be
maintained; that there be no mitigation on Avon Street;
that Cliff Drive Park and Avon Street are the only
buffers in the intense commercial development that have
continued to progress beyond .5 FAR; that the residents
oppose commercial parking and traffic through their
neighborhood; that the residents oppose ingress /egress
on Avon Street; that they object to no curb cuts at the
subject location on West Coast Highway; and that said
Association supports the foregoing Condition No. 2 and
Condition No. 5 regarding preservation of views.
Ms. Korade referred to page 9 and Section 15.40.030(D)
and Mr. O'Brian's statement, and the interpretation of
the sentence that states "that the benefits of the
project, including trip generation reductions, outweigh
the project's anticipated negative impact on
transportation facilities.. ". She stated that if the
paranthetical statement "including trip generation
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reduction ", is removed, the intent of the section is to
require an analysis of whether "the benefits of the
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project outweigh the project's anticipated negative
impacts on transportation facilities ". She said the
primary section is the balancing analysis of benefits
VS. negatives and examination of the impact on
transportation facilities. Ms. Korade stated that the
term "including trip generation reduction ", requires an
analysis if it is of benefit, and indicates an intent
that the benefits should be transportation related.
This could include an analysis of benefits other than
trip generation reduction but the benefits of the
project should be transportation related and the
detriment should be transportation related. What this
Section requires is a weighing of transportation
benefits against transportation negatives.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Pomeroy,
Ms. Korade replied that the correct word would be "that
the benefits of the project 'should' include an analysis
of trip generation reductions ", but that "trip
generation reduction" alone is not necessarily required.
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Mr. Don Williams, 2936 Cliff Drive, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Williams referred to Mr.
Jeannette's slide presentation, and he addressed the
loss of view from the park to the bay; he contradicted
the height of the Newport Import building; that the
traffic on Avon Street would require that the street be
completed to Newport Boulevard; the loss of view
corridors; and that post office employees are parking on
residential streets. Mr. Hewicker stated that he was
informed that the post office employees would park in an
area that would be more accessible to them, if
available; however, until then they consider parking on
Avon Street, Riverside Drive, and Cliff Drive as public
parking areas. In response to a concern posed by Mr.
Williams regarding marine - oriented uses, Mr. Hewicker
replied that there are marine related uses that do not
require that they be on the waterfront. Mr. Williams
objected to the precedent relating to height and density
that has been set on Mariner's Mile.
Mr. Don Webb, ,City Engineer, referred to Mr. Williams'
concerns regarding Avon Street, and he said that there
are no construction plans for the extension of Avon
Street. He stated that the City Council is currently
considering additional parking spaces on Avon Street
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that would include a cul -de -sac behind Newport Imports,
it would preclude the extension, but it would not
require the extension. Mr. Webb stated that Avon Street
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is not on a Master Plan of Circulation, it is a local
street right -of -way, and to remove the street would be
to abandon the street right -of -way. Mr. Webb stated
that Avon Street connection would not be directly to Old
Newport Boulevard but it would connect to Santa Ana
Avenue.
Mr. Dennis Harwood, 19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Irvine,
appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Mau, owners and operators of the China
Palace Restaurant. Mr. Harwood requested that the
Planning Commission take no action to prejudice the
rights of his clients. He said that the Court has
determined that the lease runs until 1991, that Mr.
Shokrian has appealed that decision, and that the
argument on the appeal will be heard in September. He
stated that the China Palace Restaurant and the parking
area are in the possession of Mr. and Mrs. Mau until
1991. He suggested that it should be based on those
facts that the Planning Commission should reach their
determination. Mr. Harwood stated that Mr. Mau has an
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approved parking agreement insuring that 20 parking
spaces will be provided adjoining the restaurant's site
which would be the area that the proposed project would
be developed, and he addressed concerns regarding the
impact of future traffic congestion in the area.
Ms. Korade referred to Mr. Harwood's statement
requesting that the Planning Commission abstain or base
their decision on the existing litigation between the
property owner and lessee. Ms. Korade stated that it is
the position of the City Attorney's Office that the
action of the Planning Commission does not affect the
existing disputed property rights. If the Planning
Commission granted any type of use permit, approve a
traffic study, recommend the vesting resubdivision, this
would not give the applicant any right to contravene
another party's existing property rights.
In response to a question posed by Chairman Pers6n
regarding the foregoing Condition No. 6 requiring the
demolition of all buildings currently on the site, Mr.
Hewicker replied that the City did not want to get into
a position where a building permit would be issued for
the new building, allow the construction of that
building to proceed, and then a point would be reached
where the City could not issue an Occupancy Permit and
then have the applicant demand or sue the City.
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There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
Motion was made to deny Traffic Study No. 48, Use Permit
Motion NO. 3290, and Vesting Resubdivision No. 876 subject to
the findings in Exhibit "B ".
Commissioner Winburn stated that she would support the
motion. She explained that she would not override the
Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and that the Planning
Commission cannot consider a redesign of the proposed
project as suggested by Mr. Jeannette, without seeing
the plan. Commissioner Winburn indicated an interest in
seeing the traffic mitigation for the exit on West Coast
Highway as opposed to ingress /egress on Avon Street.
She addressed the project's bulk; that the marine-
oriented uses designated for the two developments on
West Coast Highway are prsently not as successful as was
anticipated. Commissioner Winburn stated that she
approves the design of the building and the project.
• Ms. Korade suggested an additional sentence be added to
Finding No. 4, Traffic Study, so as to address previous
discussions: "that the benefits of the project do not
outweigh the project's anticipated negative impact on
transportation facilities." Ms. Korade explained that
said sentence would clarify concerns regarding "may" and
"shall ", that the finding would migate any objection of
said distinction. The maker of the motion concurred
with the suggested amendment to Condition No. 4.
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Commissioner Di Sano stated that he would support the
motion. He said that the project would improve what is
presently on the site; however, he supported the Traffic
Phasing Ordinance.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that he would not consider
overriding the Traffic Phasing Ordinance under the
circumstances. He explained that the residents are
concerned with traffic and congestion, that he likes the
project, that if the application included a use that
would generate an acceptable level of traffic, then he
would not have a problem with the request.
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Motion was voted on to deny Traffic Study No. 48, Use
Permit No. 3317, and Vesting Resubdivision No. 876,
subject to the findings in Exhibit "B ", including
amended Finding No. 4, Traffic Study, as previously
stated. MOTION CARRIED.
Traffic Study
1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which
analyzes the impact of the proposed project on the
peak hour traffic and circulation system in
accordance with Chapter 15.40 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code and City Policy S -1.
2. That the project generated traffic makes worse an
unsatisfactory level of traffic service at the
intersection Coast Highway and Riverside Avenue.
3. That the only available traffic improvement which
would result in compliance with the provisions of
the Traffic Phasing Ordinance is clearly beyond the
scope of this project, and is not anticipated to be
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constructed within 48 months.
4. That the project does not include any trip
generation reductions which will.allow an exception
to the Traffic Phasing Ordinance. That the benefits
of the project do not outweigh the project's
anticipated negative impact on transportation
facilities.
Use Permit No. 3317
1. That, due to its size, the proposed project will
result in traffic in excess of that permitted under
the CIty's Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
2. That the. project is not consistent with the
requirements of the General Plan which places the
subject property and adjacent properties in a
specific plan area in order "to resolve problems of
traffic conflicts, parking, and access... ".
3. That the request for increased building height
could result in the impairment of views from the
lower sidewalk at Cliff Drive View Park.
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4. The approval of Use Permit No. 3317 will, under the
circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the
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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.
Vesting Resubdivision No. 876
1. That the design or improvement of the proposed
subdivision is not consistent with applicable
general and specific plans in that it increases
problems of traffic conflicts.
2. That the site is not physically suitable for the
density of development inasmuch as the proposed
project does not meet the requirements of the
City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
3. That the approval of Vesting Resubdivision No. 876
will, under the circumstances of this case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons residing and
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working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental or
injurious to property and improvements in the
neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City.
A. Traffic Studv No. 49 (Public Hearing)
Item No.5
Request to accept a revised traffic study so as to
TS No.49
permit the establishment of a restaurant in conjunction
with the approved auto dealership located on property
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within the "Retail Service Commercial" area of the
Mariner's Mile Specific Plan which includes a request to
Continued
override the requirements of the Traffic Phasing
to
Ordinance. The proposal also includes the acceptance of
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an environmental document.
AND
B. Use Permit No. 3229 (Amended)(Public Hearing)
Request to amend a previously approved use permit which
permitted the construction of an automobile dealership
which exceeded the 26 foot basic height limit in the
26/35 Height Limitation District, on property located in
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the "Retail and Service Commercial" area of the
Mariner's Mile Specific Plan. The proposed amendment
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includes a request to permit the establishment of a
restaurant facility with on -sale beer and wine in a
portion of the auto dealership.
LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 87 -106
(Resubdivision No. 840), located at 3000
West Coast Highway, on the northerly side
of West Coast Highway between North
Newport Boulevard and Riverside Avenue,
in Mariner's Mile.
ZONE: SP -5
APPLICANT: Lee West, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the
applicant has requested that Item No. 5, Traffic Study
No. 49 and Use Permit No. 3229 (Amended) be continued to
the September 8, 1988, Planning Commission meeting.
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Motion was made and voted on to continue the subject
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item to the September 8, 1988, Planning Commission
meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
A. Traffic Study No. 50 (Public Hearing)
Item N0.6
Request to approve a traffic study so as to permit the
TS No.50
construction of a 138 unit residential condominium
development on property located in the Villa Point
TTM11937
Planned Community.
CROP No.9
AND
B Vesting Tentative Map of Tract No 11937
Approved
(Revised)(Public Hearing)
Request to revise a previously approved Tentative Map of
Tract No. 11937 which permitted the subdivision of 26.9
acres of land into two lots for residential condominium
development and a residual parcel not for development.
The proposed revision to the tentative map includes a
request to approve the subdivision as a Vesting
Tentative Map, delete Lot 2 from the proposed
subdivision and reduce the number of dwelling units from
154 to 138.
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C. Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 9
(Amended)
Request to amend a previously approved coastal
residential development permit which established the
affordable housing requirements for the Villa Point
residential condominium development. The proposed
amendment involves a request to amend the conditions for
affordable housing within the subject project.
LOCATION: Portions of Block 55 and 94, Irvine's
Subdivision, located at 1200 East Coast
Highway, on the northeasterly corner of
Jamboree Road and East Coast Highway,
across from Irvine Terrace.
ZONE: P -C
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APPLICANT: Regis Contractors Inc., Newport Beach
OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
ENGINEERS: Adams /Streeter, Irvine.
James Hewicker, Planning Director, suggested that the
following conditions be added to Vesting Tentative Map
of Tract No. 11937: Condition No. 49: "That this vesting
tentative map and all vested rights contained herein
shall expire if the map has not been recorded within
three (3) years of the date of approval, unless an
extension is granted by the Planning Commission. If the
Final Map is approved, the vested rights shall last for
a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of
the -Final Map." Condition No. 50: "That the applicant
shall obtain Coastal Commission approval of this
application prior to the approval of the Final Map."
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. David Dmohowski, representing The Irvine
Company, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr.
Dmohowski concurred with the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A" including recommended Conditions No. 49 and
No. 50, with the exception of Condition No. 1, Coastal
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Residential Development Permit No. 9 regarding the
affordable housing requirement. In reference to
Condition No. 1, Mr. Dmohowski stated that staff has
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recommended 20 percent of the units be affordable to
lower income families over a period of 20 years, and
that The Irvine Company is requesting that the
requirement be 15 percent affordable units over a period
of 15 years. In reference to the Housing Element, Mr.
Dmohowski explained that The Irvine Company does not
believe that there is a justification for requiring the
level of affordable housing as well as the length of
term as suggested by staff inasmuch as the density of
the project is 15 units per acre. He stated that there
is no form of financial governmental assistance, and no
density bonus is contemplated. Mr. Dmohowski stated
that The Irvine Company is utilizing existing
entitlement authorized under the General Plan for the
Newport Center area.
Mr. Dmohowski stated that the requirements that staff
has recommended to establish income levels and rent
levels are more strict than previous requirements;
however, he said that The Irvine Company would agree to
said requirements to show a good faith effort toward the
housing assistance program and goals. He stated that
the terms of the condition impose an excessive economic
burden on the project compared to other projects in a
similar situation.
Mr. Dmohowski requested offsite consideration of
establishing housing at Baywood Apartments inasmuch as
it would be a convenient location in terms of
employment, day care facilities, and shopping.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay
regarding the residual parcel, Mr. Dmohowski replied
that said parcel is subject to the General Plan Up -date;
however, he said that The Irvine Company would prefer
the site be designated a similar density as Phase One of
the vesting parcel.
Ms. Barbara Tappan, 1007 Dolphin Terrace, appeared
before the Planning Commission. Ms. Tappan stated her
concerns regarding the projected traffic congestion at
the intersection of East Coast Highway and Jamboree
Road, and the noise emitting from the automobiles coming
from Balboa Island and waiting for the traffic light at
said intersection. She explained that Irvine Terrace
residents are adversely affected by the noise and fumes
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of the automobiles that are waiting at the traffic
signal at said intersection. In response to questions
posed by Ms. Tappan, Don Webb, City Engineer, replied
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that the traffic generated by the proposed development
would be comparatively small in comparison to the total
traffic on East Coast Highway. He said that the
intersection will be under construction within the next
four months due to substantial widening of East Coast
Highway that will adequately accommodate the traffic
generated by the subject project. Mr. Webb further
replied that a third left turn lane will be added at
East Coast Highway eastbound going north on to Jamboree
Road, that construction will commence in December 1988,
and will be completed in December 1989. Mr. Hewicker
stated that the proposed project's traffic will exit
onto Back Bay Drive.
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 approve Traffic Study 50, Vesting
Tentative Map of Tract No. 11937 (Revised) and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 9 (Amended) subject
to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", including
added Conditions No. 49 and No. 50, and to revise
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Condition No. 1, Coastal Residential Development Permit
No. 9 to state "that at least 15 percent of the total
number of units (21) be made available to Lower Income
Families.. ".
Mr. Hewicker referred to The Irvine Company's request to
modify Condition No. 1 to state 15 percent of the total
number of units for a period of 15 years. Robert
Lenard, Advance Planning Manager, stated that if the
project would be located in another area of the City
that staff may not have an objection to The Irvine
Company's request; however, he said that the reason for
staff's recommendation is that there has been an attempt
to provide affordable housing within Newport Center and
he referred to the Newport Village project that would
have provided 150 additional affordable units. In
reference to the General Plan Review, he commented that
staff has recommended that Newport Village be converted
to a low rise, low intensity office project which would
eliminate the 150 affordable units; however, he
recommended that Villa Point and Corporate Plaza provide
the affordable housing in Newport Center.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay,
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transfer of affordable units to Baywood Apartments
inasmuch as staff is attempting to provide affordable
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housing within new projects as opposed to existing
projects.
Commissioner Merrill and Chairman Pers6n discussed the
recommended land use change at the Newport Village site
from residential use to low rise office use.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill,
Mr. Lenard replied that no park fees or fair share fees
have been waived for the proposed project. Commissioner
Merrill stated that he would support the motion, and he
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recommended the motion be amended to state "..for a
period of 15 years.. ". Commissioner Merrill commented
that he would support the Baywood Apartment site, as
suggested, inasmuch as services are conveniently
located. The maker of the motion agreed to the suggested
amendment to Condition No. 1 as stated.
Discussion ensued between Commissioner Winburn and Mr.
Lenard regarding the change of the affordable housing
provision from previously approved ten year requirements
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to recently approved thirty year requirements. Mr.
Lenard explained that the change occurred because of
concerns that have been expressed by the Planning
Commission and the City Council that ten years would not
be long enough if the City wanted to have a meaningful
program.
Commissioner Di Sano stated that his motion indicated
that 15 years is considered to be a compromise.
Chairman Pers6n disagreed inasmuch as he said that the
Planning Commission has been attempting to achieve more
than a 10 year affordable housing requirement for
several years; that there have been previous discussions
that 30 years may not even be long enough for some
projects; that there has been pressure that projects be
approved for longer than 10 years; and. that there are
previously approved projects that have nearly completed
the 10 year affordable housing requirement.
Substitute
Commissioner Pomeroy made a substitute motion to approve
Motion
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Traffic Study No. 50, Vesting Tentative Map of Tract No.
11937 (Revised) and Coastal Residential Development
Permit No. 9 (Amended) subject to the findings and
conditions in Exhibit "A ", including added conditions
No. 49 and No. 50 as suggested by staff, and to amend
Condition No. 1 of the Coastal Residential Development
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Permit No. 9 to state "That at least 20 percent of the
total number of units (28) be made available to 10
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percent of the low income families and 10 percent to the
moderate income families (100 percent of median) for a
period of 12 years. That the units to be made available
to moderate income families shall be on site and the
units to be made available to low income families: shall
be located at an offsite location at the developers
option.
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Condition No. 1 of the foregoing substitute motion was
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Condition No. 1 of the original motion was voted on, and
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MOTION FAILED.
Motion
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Motion was made to approve Traffic Study No. 50,
Tentative Map of Tract No. 11937 (Revised) and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 9 (Amended), subject
to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", including
the addition of Conditions No. 49 and No. 50.
S titute
Substitute motion was made to revise Condition No. 1,
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Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 9 to state
"that at least 20 percent of the total number of units
(28) be made available to Lower Income Families (less
than 808 of median) that can be located offsite or at
the developers option for a period of 20 years... ".
Commissioner Winburn stated that the Planning Commission
has been attempting to provide a residential area and
affordable housing in Newport Center for many years.
She said that affordable housing has been "dumped" into
Baywood Apartments on numerous occasions, and on that
basis she commented that she would not support the
substitute motion.
Commissioner Debay stated that she would oppose the
substitute motion inasmuch as she had a concern that it
would not be favorable to continually relocate
affordable housing to Baywood Apartments.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill,
Commissioner Pomeroy replied that he did not
specifically state Baywood Apartments, that it would be
at the developers option that the affordable housing
could be located offsite.
Chairman Pers6n asked the maker of the substitute motion
if he would amend his motion to state "that 10 percent
of the total number of units may be offsite and 10
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percent of the total number of units be onsite "? The
maker of the motion agreed to said amendment.
Mr. Lenard suggested that affordable housing could be
transferred to Baywood Apartments, Newport North, or
Mariner's Apartments. Commissioner Pomeroy suggested
that the offsite location as stated in the substitute
motion be amended to specify Baywood Apartments.
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on, MOTION FAILED.
Motion was voted on to approve Traffic Study No. 50,
Tentative Map of Tract No. 11937 (Revised) and Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. 9 (Amended), subject
to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", including
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the addition of Conditions No. 49 and No. 50. MOTION
CARRIED.
A. Environmental Findings:
i1.
The Planning Commission and the City Council have
previously approved and certified an environmental
document in conjunction with their consideration of
the original Tentative Map of Tract No. 11937 and
related applications.
2. That in order to reduce adverse impacts of the
proposed project, all applicable and feasible
mitigation measures discussed in the previously
certified environmental document have been
incorporated into the proposed project.
B. Traffic Study: Approve the Traffic Study with
Findings and subject to the Condition listed below:
FINDINGS:
1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which
analyzes the impact of the proposed project on the
circulation system in accordance with Chapter 15.40
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and City Policy
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2. That the Traffic Study indicates that the project -
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of the existing traffic during the 2.5 hour peak
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period on any leg of four critical intersection,
and will add to an unsatisfactory level of traffic
service at one critical intersection, which will
have an Intersection Capacity Utilization of more
than .9000.
3. That the Traffic Study suggests circulation system
improvements which will improve the level of
traffic service to an acceptable level at the
critical intersection.
CONDITION:
1. That prior to occupancy of any portion of the
project facilities, the circulation system
improvements described in the Traffic Study for the
intersection at Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara
Drive will be in place (unless subsequent project
approval requires modification thereto). The
circulation system improvements shall be subject to
the approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
C. Vesting Tentative Mau of Tract No 11937: Recommend
that the City Council approve the Tentative Map of Tract
No. 11937 subject to the following Findings and
Conditions of Approval:
FINDINGS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of
the City, all applicable general or specific plans,
and the Planning Commission is satisfied with the
plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed subdivision presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
3. That the site is physically suitable for the
proposed density of development.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements are not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
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5. 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
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or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
6. That public improvements may be required of the
developer in accordance with Section 19.08.020 of
the Municipal Code and Section 66415 of the
Subdivision Map Act.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a final map be recorded and that it shall be
prepared using the State Plane Coordinate System as
a basis of bearing.
2. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plans, except as
noted below.
3. That all improvements be constructed as required by
ordinance and the Public Works Department.
• 4. That a standard subdivision agreement and
accompanying surety be provided to guarantee
satisfactory completion of the street improvements,
if it is desired to obtain a building permit or
record the tract map prior to completion of the
public improvements.
5. 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.
6. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems be subject to
further review and approval by the Traffic Engineer
prior to the issuance of grading permits.
7. That the design of the private streets and drives
conform with the City's private street policy (L-
4), except as approved by the Public Works
Department. The basic roadway width shall be a
minimum of 32 feet. The location, width,
configuration and concept of the private street and
drive system shall be subject to further review and
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8. That the intersection of the private streets with
public streets be designed to provide sight
distance for a speed of 25 miles per hour. Slopes,
landscaping, walls and other obstructions shall be
considered in the sight distance requirements.
Landscaping within the sight distance line shall
not exceed twenty -four inches in height. The sight
distance requirement may be modified at non-
critical locations, subject to the approval of the
City Traffic Engineer.
9. That no control gate at the entrance shall be
allowed unless the entrance area is redesigned to
allow for a turn - around to be provided prior to the
gate. The design of the controlled entrance shall
be reviewed by the Public Works Department and the
Fire Department.
10. The easements for public emergency and security
ingress, egress and public utility purposes on all
private streets be dedicated to the City, and that
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all easements be shown on the tract map.
11. That asphalt or concrete access roads shall be
provided to all public utilities, vaults, manholes,
and junction structure locations, with the width to
be approved by the Public Works Department,
12. That a Non - Standard Improvement Agreement be
provided for textured pavement treatments proposed
over public streets or public easements.
13. That the existing kiosk in Parcel #2 be relocated
to provide an emergency road connection to Parcel
#1 and that an accompanying easement be provided
across parcel #2 for access.
14. That all vehicular access rights to East Coast
Highway be released and relinquished to the City of
Newport Beach.
15. That landscape plans shall be subject to review and
approval of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation
department and the Public Works Department.
16. That street, drainage and utility improvements be
shown on standard improvement plans prepared by a
licensed civil engineer.
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17. That a hydrology and hydraulic study be prepared
and approved by the Public Works Department, along
with a master plan of water, sewer and storm drain
facilities for the on -site improvements prior to
recording of the final 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.
18. That right -of -way be dedicated to the public for
street and highway purposes along Back Bay Drive
for a minimum 60 foot right -of -way width.
19. That full street improvements be constructed along
Back Bay Drive. These improvements shall include
but not be limited to curb, gutter, sidewalk,
pavement, street lights and landscaping (including
slopes).
20. That the Water Capital Improvement fee be paid.
21. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior
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to issuance of any building permits.
22. That the Public Works Department plan check and
inspection fee be paid.
23. That Parcel #1 accept the drainage from Parcel #2.
24. That an off -site storm drain system be constructed
conveying the drainage from Parcels #1 and 2 to the
Bay. This storm drain shall also pick up drainage
from an existing 18 inch drain located in East
Coast Highway.
25. Development of the site shall be subject to a
grading permit to be approved by the Building and
Planning Departments.
26. That a grading plan shall include a complete plan
for temporary and permanent drainage facilities to
minimize any potential impacts from silt, debris,
and other water pollutants.
27. The grading permit shall include a description of
haul routes, access points to the site, watering,
and sweeping programs designed to minimize impact
of haul operations.
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28. An erosion, siltation and dust control plan shall
be submitted and be subject to the approval of the
Building Department, and a copy shall be forwarded
to the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Santa Ana Region.
29. The velocity of concentrated runoff from the
project shall be evaluated, and erosive velocities
controlled as part of the project design.
30. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with
plans prepared by a civil engineer and based on
recommendations of a soils engineer and 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.
31. Prior to the issuance of the grading permit, the
design engineer shall review and state that the
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discharge of surface runoff from the project will
be performed in a manner to assure that increased
peak flows from the project will not increase
erosion immediately downstream of the system. this
report shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning and Building Departments.
32. That erosion control measures shall be done on any
exposed slopes within thirty days after grading or
as approved by the Grading Engineer.
33. That perimeter fencing shall conform to the maximum
height of 6 feet as provided by the Villa Point
Planned Community Development Standards unless a
modification is approved by the City in accordance
with Chapter 20.81 of the Municipal Code. Those
portions of the perimeter fencing adjacent to East
Coast Highwy and Back Bay Drive shall maintain as a
minimum, the setbacks shown on the approved site
plan.
34. All proposed development shall provide for vacuum
sweeping of parking areas.
35. A qualified archaeologist shall be present during
pregrade meetings to inform the developer and
grading contractors of the results of the study.
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In addition, an archaeologist shall be present
during grading activities to inspect the underlying
soil for cultural resources. If significant
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cultural resources are uncovered, the archaeologist
shall have the authority to stop or temporarily
divert construction activities for a period of 48
hours to assess the significance of the finds.
36. In the event that significant archaeological
remains are uncovered during excavation and /or
grading, all work shall stop in that area of the
subject property until an appropriate data recovery
program can be developed and implemented. The cost
of such a program shall be the responsibility of
the landowner and /or developer.
37. A paleontological monitor shall be retained by the
landowner and /or developer to attend pregrade
meetings and perform inspections during
development. The paleontologist shall be allowed
to divert, direct, or halt grading in a specific
area to allow for salvage of exposed fossil
materials.
38. Should fossils be discovered during grading
operations, the landowner shall donate the fossils
collected to a non - profit institution.
39. That prior to the occupancy of any unit, a
qualified acoustical engineer, retained by the City
at the applicant's expense, shall demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the Planning Director that the
noise impact from East Coast Highway and Back Bay
Drive on the project does not exceed 65 db CNEL for
outside living areas and the requirements of law
for interior spaces.
40. That prior to the recordation of the Final Map,
the applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the
Park Dedication Ordinance to the satisfaction of
the Planning Director provided further, that a
portion of the previously approved park dedication
credit for the mouth of Big Canyon may be used to
satisfy the park dedication requirement for this
project.
41. Signage and exterior lighting shall be approved by
the Planning Department and the Public Works
Department.
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42. All mechanical equipment, vents, and other service
equipment shall be shielded or screened from view
by architectural features.
43. Upstairs patio areas will be glassed in for all
areas within the 65 CNEL contour. Units within
these buildings will also be provided with aluminum
sliding windows of normal 1/8 inch thickness.
Downstairs units within the 65 CNEL contour will be
shielded from the noise source by a barrier
approved by the Planning Director.
44. Parking areas shall be paved early during
construction.
45. Openable windows shall be used to allow cooling by
normal breezes.
46. A lighting plan which describes how energy
conservation has been incorporated into the
lighting scheme shall be submitted for approval by
the Planning Department.
47. A solar hot water system will be installed for the
community pool and spa.
48. Prior to approval of the final subdivision map, the
applicant shall consult with the Public Works
Department and the Orange County Transit District
regarding the provision of a bus stop and related
amenities (i.e., shelter, bench) along East Coast
Highway adjacent to the project site. If required,
the applicant shall be responsible for the
installation of a permanent bus stop along East
Coast Highway.
49. That this vesting tentative map and all vested
rights contained herein shall expire if the map has
not been recorded within three (3) years of the
date of approval, unless an extension is granted by
the Planning Commission. If the final map is
approved, the vested rights shall last for a period
of one (1) year from the date of approval of the
final map.
50. That the applicant shall obtain Coastal Commission
approval of this application prior to the approval
of the final map.
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D. Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 9: Approve
Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 9, with the
following Findings, and subject to the Conditions listed
below:
FINDINGS:
1. That the project as conditioned, provides 28
affordable housing units.
2. That the provision of affordable housing is
consistent with the requirements of State law
relative to low- and moderate - income housing in the
Coastal Zone.
CONDITIONS:
1. That at least 208 of the total number of units (28)
be made available to Lower Income Families (less
than 808 of median) for a period of 20 years.
Preference shall be given to HUD Section 8
Certificate and Voucher holders in the rental of
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the units. Rents shall be at the Section 8 Fair
market rents for a 2 bedroom unit as if occupied by
a family of four, and a 1 bedroom unit as if
occupied by a family of 2, regardless of family
size. Income limits shall be based on family size
using the section 8 table.
2. That prior to the recordation of the final map, the
applicant shall enter into an agreement with the
City, approved by the City Attorney and Planning
Director, which guarantees the provision of
"affordable" units on -site in accordance with the
requirements of Condition No. 1 above.
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Vesting Resubdivision No. 880 (Public Hearing)
Item No.7
Request to approve a vested resubdivision so as to
Vesting
create six numbered parcels for office development and
Resub #880
parking and one lettered parcel for off - street parking
and circulation purposes where eight parcels currently
Approved
exist, on property located in the Corporate Plaza
Planned Community.
LOCATION: Lots 6 -11, 19 and 20, and a portion of
Parcel "B" of Parcel Map 93- 45 -46,
( Resubdivision No. 465), located at 6 -11,
19 and 20 Corporate Plaza, on the
northeasterly corner of East Coast
Highway and Newport Center Drive, in
Corporate Plaza.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
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ENGINEER: Western Pacific Engineering, Inc., Costa
Mesa
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the City
Attorney's Office has recommended that Condition No. 21
be added to Exhibit "A" to put the applicant on notice
regarding the vesting: "That this vesting resubdivision
and all vested rights contained herein shall expire if
the map has not been recorded within three (3) years of
the date of approval, unless an extension is granted by
the Planning Commission. If the map is recorded, the
vested rights shall last for a period of one (1) year
from the date of recordation."
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. David Neish, representing The Irvine
Company, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr.
Neish stated that The Irvine Company concurs with the
findings and conditions in Exhibit "A" including staff's
recommended Condition No. 21.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard,
the public hearing was closed at this time.
Commissioner Debay and Commissioner Pomeroy indicated
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that the vacant lot at Avocado Avenue and East Coast
Highway currently is an eyesore and needs improvement.
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Motion was made to approve Vesting Resubdivision No. 880
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subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ",
including added Condition No. 21. Motion voted on,
MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed
improvements will not conflict with any easements
acquired by the public at large for access through
or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
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
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problems from a planning standpoint.
4. That public improvements may be required of a
developer per Section 19.08.120 of the Municipal
Code and Section 66415 of the Subdivision Map Act.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be recorded prior to issuance of
Building Permit unless otherwise approved by the
Public Works and Planning Departments. 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.
3. That the existing subdivision agreement and
accompanying sureties be revised to reflect current
costs and that a new subdivision agreement and
surety be provided in order to guarantee
satisfactory completion of the public improvements
not already bonded if it is desired to record a
parcel map prior to completion of the public
improvements.
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4. That each building be served with an individual
water service and sewer lateral connection to the
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public water and sewer systems unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department.
5. That the on -site parking, vehicular circulation and
pedestrian circulation systems be subject to
further review approval of the Traffic Engineer
before issuance of the first grading permit.
6. That the intersection of the private streets and
Avocado Avenue be designed to provide sight
distance for a speed of 45 miles per hour. Slopes,
landscape, walls and other obstruction shall be
considered in the sight distance requirements.
Landscaping within the sight line shall not exceed
twenty -four inches in height. The sight distance
requirement may be modified at non - critical
locations, subject to approval of the Traffic
Engineer.
7. That easements for public emergency and security
ingress, egress and public utility purposes on all
private streets be dedicated to the City and that
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all easements be shown on the parcel maps.
8. That asphalt or concrete access roads shall be
provided to all public utilities, vaults, manholes,
and junction structure locations, with width to be
approved by the Public Works Department.
9. That Avocado Avenue be improved to a minimum of
secondary arterial standards between East Coast
Highway and San Miguel Drive, and that improvements
be completed by January 1, 1990.
10. That street, drainage and.utility improvements be
shown of standard improvement plans prepared by a
licensed civil engineer.
11. That the hydrology and hydraulic studies (submitted
by the developer) be subject to further review by
the Public Works Department. The hydrology study
shall include both on -site and off -site drainage to
determine what is necessary to protect the subject
development from flooding during a 100 year storm
frequency. The storm drain system shall be
designed to handle 25 year storm frequency with no
buildings being flooded during a 100 year storm
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frequency. The developer may be required to
install retention basins upstream from the proposed
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development or enlarge the existing downstream
storm drain system to satisfy the requirement.
That a master plan of water, sewer and storm drain
facilities be prepared for the development prior to
issuance of grading permit. Any modifications or
extensions to the existing storm drain, water and
sewer systems shown to be required by the review
shall be the responsibility of the developer.
12. That additional right -of -way be dedicated to the
public for street and highway purposes along
Avocado Avenue between East Coast Highway and San
Miguel Drive to provide a total street right -of -way
of 95' minimum with additional width at East Coast
Highway to provide a free right turn movement as
approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
13. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior
to issuance of any building permits.
14. That the Public Works Department plan check and
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inspection fee be paid.
15. That any Edison transformer serving the site be
located outside the sight distance planes as
described in City Standard 110 -L.
16. That non - standard improvement agreement be provided
for any private streets having textured paving over
utility easements.
17. That a traffic signal be installed at the
intersection of San Miguel Drive and Avocado Avenue
and that a taper be provided on the northerly side
of San Miguel Drive in order to provide an
appropriate transition as approved by the City
Traffic Engineer.
18. That a traffic study be prepared to determine if
deceleration and /or acceleration lanes are
necessary at the entrances to the site on Avocado
Avenue. If deceleration lanes and acceleration
lanes are shown to be needed, additional right -of-
ways shall be dedicated and improvements made.
19. That sight distance shall be provided at all street
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20. That the developer will fund 1008 of the loss of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Avocado and
Farallon if signal warrants are met within 5 years
of the date of the last certificate of occupancy.
21. That this vesting resubdivision and all vested
rights contained herein shall expire if the map has
not been recorded within three (3) years of the
date of approval, unless an extension is granted by
the Planning Commission. If the map is recorded,
the vested rights shall last for a period of one
(1) year from the date of recordation.
Amendment No. 668 (Public HearinO
Item No.8
Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. 23 so
Amendment
as to change the existing bayside setback on property
No. 668
located at 16 Harbor Island Drive (Lot 16, Tract 802)
from 15 feet to 0 feet on the southeasterly 88 feet of
the bayside boundary of Tract 802 and between 0 feet and
_Approved
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7 feet on the remaining 22 feet of said bayside boundary
of Tract 802.
LOCATION: Lot 16, Tract No. 802, located at 16
Harbor Island, on the northerly side of
Harbor Island, being the first lot
adjacent to the Harbor Island Bridge,
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: William Power, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
The public hearing was opened in connection with this
item, and Mr. Vincent Dibiasi, 2201 Martin Street,
Irvine, appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of the applicant. Mr. Dibiasi concurred with the
findings 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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the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ".
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Chairman Pers6n stated that he would only support the
motion on the basis that there is no opposition to the
application.
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Motion was voted on, MOTION CARRIED
FINDINGS:
1. That the proposed bayside setback is a logical
extension of existing setback lines on adjoining
properties.
2. That the reduction in the required bayside setback
will not result in the obstruction of any existing
public views and will not adversely affect existing
private views.
3. That the reduction in the required bayside setback
will not result in a buildable area which is
inconsistent with that on other properties on
Harbor Island.
4. That the triangular shape of the lot creates a
difficult design situation which may be improved by
the reduction of the bayside setback.
Use Permit No 3306 (Review)(Discussion)
Item No.9
Six month review of Use Permit No. 3306 which permitted
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a change in the operational characteristics of an
existing nonconforming restaurant facility located in
Continued
the "Retail and Service Commercial" area of the Cannery
to
Village /McFadden Square Specific Plan Area, so as to
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change the permitted live entertainment to include jazz
combos with amplified music, vocals and percussion
instruments, including drums. The ' approval also
included a modification to the Zoning Code so as to
permit the use of tandem and compact parking spaces in
conjunction with a full -time valet parking service.
LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 129 -7 -8
(Resubdivision No. 600), located at 501-
30th Street, on the northeasterly corner
of 30th Street and Villa Way, in the
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Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific
Plan Area.
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APPLICANT: Joe Sperrazza, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
Motion
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Motion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3306 (Review)
All Ayes
to the September 8, 1988, Planning Commission meeting
inasmuch as the applicant was not present at the public
hearing to review the use permit with the Planning
Commission. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 p.m.
Ad'ournment
JAN DEBAY, SECRETARY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
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