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REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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ro TIME: 7:30 p.m.
DATE: August 23, 1984
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James D. Hewicker, Planning Director
Robert D. Gabriele, Assistant City Attorney
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
William R. Laycock, Current Planning Administrator
Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Administrator
Patricia Temple, Environmental Coordinator
Donald Webb, City Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
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Minutes of July 19, 1984
Motion was made for approval of the Planning Commission
minutes of July 19, 1984 as written, which MOTION
CARRIED.
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Requests for Continuances
Planning .Director Hewicker stated that staff is
requesting that Item No. 1 - A Traffic Study and
Use Permit No. 3104 be continued to the Planning
Commission meeting of September 6, 1984.
Planning Director Hewicker further advised that the
staff is recommending that Item No. 6 - Resubdivision
No. 786 be continued to the Planning Commission meeting
of September 6, 1984.
Planning Director Hewicker also stated that staff is
requesting that Agenda Item No. 7 - Development
Agreement No. 2 be continued to the Planning Commission
meeting of September 6, 1984.
Motion was made that the Planning Commission continue
Item No. 1, A Traffic Study and Use Permit No. 3104,
Item No. 6, Resubdivision No. 786, and Item No. 7,
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Development Agreement No. 2 to the Planning Commission
meeting of September.6, 1984, which MOTION CARRIED.
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A. Traffic Study (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to consider a traffic study so as to permit the
construction of a multi -use Aquatic Center in the
Unclassified District.
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B. Use Permit No. 3104 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit the construction of a multi -use
Aquatic Center in the Unclassified District which
includes indoor boat storage., an indoor exercise room,
training hostel, coordinator apartment, locker rooms,
weight, training room, sports medicine room, mul-
ti- purpose assembly room, boat workshop, outdoor and
indoor support facilities and related off- street
parking spaces. The proposal also includes a request
to construct the proposed building at a height of 28
feet with roof mounted solar panels and clerestories at
a height of 331 feet. A modification to the Zoning
Code is also requested so as to allow the use of
compact parking spaces for a portion of the required
off - street parking; and the acceptance of an environ-
mental 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.
ZONE: Unclassified
APPLICANTS: City of Newport Beach and the Newport
Beach Aquatic Center, Newport Beach
OWNERS: City of Newport Beach and the County of
Orange
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Staff advised that the applicants have requested that
this item be continued to the Planning Commission
Meeting of September 6, 1984.
Motion was made to continue this item to the Planning
Commission Meeting of September 6, 1984, which MOTION
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Variance No. 1113 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to permit renovations and additions, to an
existing nonconforming single family dwelling on a lot
in the R -1 .District which exceeds the basic height
limit in the 24/28 Foot Height Limitation District.
The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning
Code so as to permit existing and proposed additions to
encroach 1 foot and 2 feet into the required 4 foot
side yard adjacent to Dahlia Avenue, and one foot into .
the required 4 foot interior side yard. The existing
building that encroaches into the required 10 foot rear
yard will be removed in conjunction with the proposed
development.
LOCATION: Parcel A of Parcel Map 5092 -424
(Resubdivision No. 110) located at 2601
Way Lane, on the southeasterly corner of
Way Lane and Dahlia Avenue, in China
Cove.
ZONE: R -1
APPLICANT: .Philip J. Gold, Corona del Mar
OWNER: Same as applicant
Planning Director Hewicker stated that staff has been
receiving copies of letters dealing with hardship and
the idea of establishing a precedent with this
application. He pointed out to the Planning Commission
that hardship is not a requirement for the Planning
Commission to grant a variance, inasmuch as it is a
term that is not found in the Municipal Code or State
Planning Law. Planning Director Hewicker further stated
that there are certain findings that the Planning
Commission must make to approve a variance and those
findings are set forth in the Staff Report. One of the
findings to make is by virtue of the fact that the
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property is unusual or unique and does not pertain to
any other property in this general area or zoning
district.
Mr. Hewicker also stated an Addendum to the staff
report had been prepared in response to meetings
between Planning Department Staff and individual
members of the Planning Commission and that in the
event a variance is approved, staff provided the
Planning Commission with findings that not only contain
the necessary language but also facts, and they have
been worked out between the City Attorney's office and
the Planning Department.
The public hearing opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. Hugh Coffin, representing the applicants and
owners, appeared before the Commission. Mr.Coffin
stated that when Mr.Adams, the architect, gives his
presentation he will need more than the required 5
minutes in order to present to the Planning Commission
all of the changes made since their last meeting. A
motion was made to allow Mr. Adams 15 minutes . for his
presentation.
Mr. Coffin stated that the Variance was necessary
because this was an unusual situation, and it was
necessary for property rights, and will not materially
affect adversely the neighboring properties. Mr.
Coffin further stated that this variance would not set
a precedent due to the unique circumstances. The
application had been modified considerably from the
initial plan since the plane of the roof no longer
exceeds the ridge height of the existing roof. Mr.
Coffin stated that a hardship was created for the
applicant when a modification to the Zoning Code was
approved to the neighboring structure.
Mr. Ernest Adams, Architect, stated he was also
representing the applicants. He indicated that there
would be 4 subjects he would talk about: (1) Hardship
(2) Description of Proposal (3) Impact on the Anderson
residence and (4) Issue at Present.
Mr. Adams commented first on the hardship issue. He
said the Gold's residence was in escrow at the time the
yard encroachments were approved for the neighboring
structure, located at 2600 Cove Street. They did not
oppose said modifications because they were not aware
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of the extensive remodeling, and construction did not
begin until after the Golds acquired ownership. Plans
approved for the building at that time permitted the
structure to be enlarged from 1 1/2 times to two times
the buildable area of the site and also permitted an
encroachment of 6' into the rear yard so the building
was built to within 4' of the rear property line. Mr.
Adams further stated that the subject building remained
until the fire two years ago when it was partially
destroyed. The same plan was restored at the time the
structure was rebuilt except for one major alteration
that did not require a variance or modification, and
that was the addition of the mansard roof to the
structure. This roof was built over the pre- existing
flat roof. The mansard roof and the skylights were
built within the past 2 years and the skylights are one
of the major problems that the Golds have experienced.
Mr. Adams commented further on the Description of the
Proposal. The roof has been lowered to no higher than
the ridge of the existing roof. Furthermore, a 6'6"
setback from' the interior property line is being
maintained, instead of 3' as originally proposed.
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The plans have been revised so as to conform to floor
area, setbacks and open space requirements, and that
the family room is being reduced.
Mr. Adams presented pictures showing views from Mrs.
Anderson's house, located at 2607 Ocean Boulevard - a
view from the house and a view from the deck. He
stated that a person's view from the existing Anderson
residence is totally unaffected by the Golds' proposal.
Mr. Adams did state there is an impact on the total
view from the mid -point of the deck because the deck is
more in back of the Golds' residence. Mr. Adams then
pointed out in detail just where the view would be
obstructed and Mr. Adams felt that said obstruction was
negligible. Mr. Adams further stated there is 25'7" of
height available above the Golds' roof to Ocean
Boulevard and, therefore, should not affect the view
from the street.
Mr. Adams then discussed the Issue at Present. Mr.
Adams stated that the neighboring structure located at
2600 Cove Street, grossly exceeds the zoning standards
and has created a hardship on the Golds' property. Mr.
Adams pointed out various homes in.China Cove and their
building structures and views,and stated that he did
not feel that in comparing those homes with the Golds,
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that they would be setting a precedent, and that no
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hardship would be created. Furthermore, the proposed
development would be a credit to the China Cove
environment and would benefit the Anderson residence
because by removing the foliage it would improve the
view and would also improve property values.
Commissioner King referred to the proposed building
height. He commented that there is reference in the
staff report to another property where the average
height was taken, and Commissioner King asked about the
average height of the proposed construction of the Gold
residence, pointing out that the staff report indicates
that the'height varies from 28' to 32'.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the method that
has been established for measuring height precludes
staff from saying the average height of the Gold
residence is a certain elevation, because each roof
element is measured at its ridge and the average point
of the slope of each roof to calculate whether it meets
the height limit. The number of points to be measured
on several roof planes on a sloping piece of property
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Commissioner King referred to the previous Variance
Application to exceed the basic height limit in China
Cove, page 3 of the staff report, which states that
"The applicant maintained that relief from the Code was
necessary because the unusual topography of the site
precluded development of a structure that conformed to
the height limit." Commissioner King also noted that
the Golds' application says the same thing, and he
remarked that both the Planning Commission and the City
Council had sustained that argument in the, previously
approved variance.
Mr. William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
referred to the previous variance discussed in the
staff report. Mr. Laycock noted that there was a
request to convert two houses into one dwelling unit,
and the site was fairly flat. In this current case,
this structure is on a sloping lot.
Commissioner King referred back to the variance in the.
staff report and was trying to.compare the difference
in structures. Planning Director Hewicker noted that in
the previously approved variance, the two structures
extended out over rock outcroppings with the remaining
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hardship would be created. Furthermore, the proposed
development would be a credit to the China Cove
environment and would benefit the Anderson residence
because by removing the foliage it would improve the
view and would also improve property values.
Commissioner King referred to the proposed building
height. He commented that there is reference in the
staff report to another property where the average
height was taken, and Commissioner King asked about the
average height of the proposed construction of the Gold
residence, pointing out that the staff report indicates
that the'height varies from 28' to 32'.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the method that
has been established for measuring height precludes
staff from saying the average height of the Gold
residence is a certain elevation, because each roof
element is measured at its ridge and the average point
of the slope of each roof to calculate whether it meets
the height limit. The number of points to be measured
on several roof planes on a sloping piece of property
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Commissioner King referred to the previous Variance
Application to exceed the basic height limit in China
Cove, page 3 of the staff report, which states that
"The applicant maintained that relief from the Code was
necessary because the unusual topography of the site
precluded development of a structure that conformed to
the height limit." Commissioner King also noted that
the Golds' application says the same thing, and he
remarked that both the Planning Commission and the City
Council had sustained that argument in the, previously
approved variance.
Mr. William Laycock, Current Planning Administrator,
referred to the previous variance discussed in the
staff report. Mr. Laycock noted that there was a
request to convert two houses into one dwelling unit,
and the site was fairly flat. In this current case,
this structure is on a sloping lot.
Commissioner King referred back to the variance in the.
staff report and was trying to.compare the difference
in structures. Planning Director Hewicker noted that in
the previously approved variance, the two structures
extended out over rock outcroppings with the remaining
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Commissioner Turner questioned Mr.Adams about how much
the mansard roof encroaches into the setback area. Mr.
Adams replied that it was the same encroachment as the
wall below the roof. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Adams if the
purpose of the variance was to eliminate the reflection
from the skylights on the adjoining residence,or to get
a better view of the ocean? Mr. Adams' reply was that
to overcome the hardship of the reflection into the
Golds' living area was to raise the living area of the
house. Commissioner Turner remarked that the reflective
glare could be eliminated by wrought iron or wood along
the guard rail so that they could not see directly into
the skylights. Mr. Adams stated that the Golds have
installed blinds on their windows and did not think
there was a big difference. Mr. Turner said he was
just trying to eliminate an unsightly rooftop.
Mrs. Bobbie Lovell, 1242 .West Ocean Front, Newport
Beach, appeared on behalf of Mrs. Anderson. Mrs.
Lovell showed pictures of a similar situation to the
subject property and the adjoining property located at
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2600 Cove Street, and she pointed out, that a "massive"
building had been created in front of a smaller
building, blocking off the view of the smaller
structure. Mrs. Lovell compared her own house with the
Golds, stating that she also lived next door to a house
that has a skylight and she has put up blinds. Mrs.
Lovell said that in speaking with Golds' neighbor, Mr.
Lewis,. she asked if he had been approached to do
something about the skylights and she said that he was
startled by the problem, but his reply was that blinds
should take care of the situation. Mrs. Lovell's
feelings were that not much discussion had been made
between the .Golds and the Lewis family. Mrs. Lovell
opined that the Golds had an opportunity to object to
the modifications made on the roof height. However, at
that time, a report states that their main concern was
over adequate garage spaces on the Lewis property.
Mrs. Lovell read a formal statement on behalf of Mrs.
Anderson. It cited that if the variance would be
approved, Mrs. Anderson would have to exceed the height
limit if she desired to build on her vacant lot and
maintain the view. In order for the Golds to have a
view, it was recommended that the Golds remove their
trees and to remove the 7' encroachment in their 10
foot rear yard. She queried, "is a variance
warranted ? ", answering, "only when no solutions are
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available." She read the Findings in the staff report
and concurred with the staff's Findings for denial.
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Planning Director Hewicker asked Mrs. Lovell if Mrs.
Anderson was planning on building an additional unit on
her lot? Mrs. Anderson indicated that only an
expansion of the existing structure is anticipated.
Commissioner Goff asked staff if Mrs.Anderson's lot
were large enough to resubdivide into two legal -sized
parcels. Planning Director Hewicker answered that
there is not adequate area. Planning Commissioner Goff
referred to the Lewis' legal encroachment adjacent to
the rear yard of the Gold house. Mr. Hewicker stated
that another modification had been granted for an
additional extension into the yard, but not for the
height of the roof.
Commissioner Turner questioned how the height would be
measured if the Anderson property would be expanded.
Mr. Hewicker replied that the height would be measured
from the average height of the roof to the ground
below.
• Lynn Moses, 151 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach,
spoke in opposition to the applicant's request. Ms.
Moses stated that comparing levelor blinds vs.
re- designing the house and blocking Mrs. Anderson's
view does not appear to be a hardship case. She urged a
denial of the variance.
Chairman Winburn asked if the applicants would care to
return to the podium. Mr. Hugh Coffin recited an
overview of the neighboring structure's background and
why this situation has become a hardship. He pointed
out that the Golds were not aware of the modifications
on the Lewis. property, and therefore, were not in a
position to object to the yard encroachment. Planning
Director Hewicker stated they were aware of the
modification but did not object to the height.
Mr.Coffin further commented on the modifications,
hardships, and encroachments of this issue.
Chairman Winburn closed the public hearing at this
time. Commissioner Kurlander questioned whether it
was possible to rebuild the structure or enlarge it to
conform to the height limitations? Mr.Adams commented
that they could not increase the height of the
structure without the approval of a variance, but they
could expand the lower level of the home without a
variance.
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Mr.Don Osen, West Coast Highway, Newport Beach appeared
before the Commission. As a realtor, Mr. Osen stated
that Mrs. Anderson's property would have a diminished
view from the house and deck and would de- evaluate said
property if the variance were approved. He recommended
a denial of the application.
Assistant City Attorney Gabriele stated that the normal
enforcement mechanism is by complaint only with respect
to zoning matters unless a matter is observed by staff
as a material hazard to the community. Mr.. Gabriele
further stated that his office could draft a covenant
to ensure compliance of the height of the trees on the
Gold property if the Commission wished to do so.,
Commissioner King confirmed with Mr. Gabriele that
preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights does not grant a variance.
Commissioner Person.complimented both Mr.Adams and Mrs.
Lovell on their arguments. He related how difficult it
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was to come to a decision in this situation but in
deference to the staff report, made a motion to deny
the variance request but approve the proposed side yard
encroachments subject to the findings and conditions of
Exhibit "A ".
Commissioner King also complimented the presentations.
Commissioner King stated that a hardship had not been
clearly demonstrated and therefore, supported the
motion.
Commissioner Goff stated that he could not support the
motion, commenting that Mrs. Anderson did not lose any
view. Furthermore, the applicants had lost light
because of the :approved encroachment on the adjoining
Lewis property.
Commissioner Turner extended his compliments to the
applicants for their fine presentation, stating that he
also would support the motion. He commented that there
are alternative ways to solving their main objective.
He also questioned that if . the variance were granted,
what their view would be, and also if granted, and the
Anderson home was expanded, that the Anderson home
would be in a hardship situation and Mrs. Anderson
would also have to exceed the - allowable building
height.
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Commissioner Eichenhofer stated she cannot support the
motion because there is not a residence behind the
Gold's property that would be affected by the approval
of this application.
Commissioner King opined that over the past years, the
applicants have not shown concern over their neighbors'
views by trimming their vegetation or ensuring their
neighbors have the same viewing opportunities which is
what they wish to achieve by this construction.
Commissioner Person's motion was now voted on as
follows, which NOTION CARRIED:
FINDINGS:
1. 'That there are no exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applying to the land, building, and
use proposed in this application, which
circumstances and conditions do not generally
apply to land, building, and /or uses in the same
district inasmuch as a majority of the newly
constructed and substantially expanded single
family dwellings in the China Cove area have
complied with the height limit requirements.
'2. That the granting of a variance to the basic
height limit requirement is not necessary for the
preservation and.enjoyment of substantial property
rights of the applicant, inasmuch as the subject
structure could be redesigned to meet this
requirement.
3. That the proposed building height will, under the
circumstances of the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort,
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use and be
detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood and the general
welfare of the City.
4: The proposed side yard setback encroachments are
comparable to existing setbacks of other
properties in the area and the approval of the
requested encroachments will not, under the
circumstances of this particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort,
and general welfare of persons residing or working
in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be
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detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City, and further that the proposed
modification is consistent with the legislative
intent of Title 20 of this Code.
CONDITIONS:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan, floor
plans and elevations, except as noted below.
2. That the structure shall be redesigned so as to
conform to the building height requirements set
forth in Section 20.02.030 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
3. That the gross floor area of the structure shall
not exceed 3,614.3 square feet (1.5 x Buildable
Area).
4. This modification shall expire unless exercised
within 24 months from the date of approval.
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The Planning Commission recessed at 8:45 p.m. and
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Use Permit No. 3107 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to increase the allowable occupancy of the
existing Baxter's Restaurant facility with on -sale
alcoholic beverages and dancing, and to establish a new
parking requirement based upon "net public area ". The
proposal also includes the approval of a comprehensive
parking plan with additional parking spaces, involving
the adjoining parking areas for the "Reuben E. Lee" and
"Reuben's" Restaurants and the adjoining marina opera-
tion. A Modification to the Zoning Code is also
requested so as to allow a portion of the restriped
parking area to include compact parking spaces.
LOCATION: Lot B of Parcel Map No. 16 -10
(Resubdivision No. 249) (i.e. restaurant
site), located at 333 Bayside Drive, on
the southwesterly corner of Bayside
Drive and East Coast Highway, across
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from the De Anza Mobile Home Park.
ZONE: C' -1 -H
APPLICANT: Far West Services, Inc., Irvine
OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Commissioner Goff asked Mr. Don Webb, City Engineer, to
comment regarding the compact parking spaces adjacent
to Baxter's Restaurant. He noted that he would like to
see the compact spaces be better dispersed throughout
the common parking lot. Mr. Webb replied that a
portion of the spaces had already been marked for
compact spaces, and the City would like to see said
spaces dispersed more evenly. Planning Director
Hewicker clarified Commissioner Goff's statement by
stating that Mr. Goff's concern was in regard to the
number of compact spaces now at Baxter's Restaurant.
Commissioner Goff explained further that most of the
proposed compact spaces are a distance from the
buildings on the property, and as the spaces fill up
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close to the businesses, the only spaces remaining
would be compact spaces. Mr. Webb confirmed Mr. Goff's
statement, but he went on to say that it would be
difficult to change the physical layout because the
spaces would vary in size and in order to take
advantage of a narrow aisle width the compact spaces
would have to be grouped together. Commissioner Goff
suggested more compact spaces may be put in front of
the yacht broker offices and the Reuben E. Lee
Restaurant facility. Mr. Webb said he did not think
the spacing would be possible in front of the Reuben E.
Lee Restaurant, but possibly in the marina area. Mr.
Webb's main concern was the jogging of compact spaces
and the longer regular sized spaces in the same driving
aisle. Commissioner King asked what the aisle width
one normally associates with the 450 angle parking.
Mr. Webb stated .that- said aisle would be between
18' -21'. Commissioner King opined that the least amount
of aisle width would seem to be a place where you would
want compact spaces.
Commissioner Kurlander asked City Engineer Webb if any
consideration had been given to the closure of the
first driveway south of East Coast Highway on Bayside
Drive? Commissioner Kurlander cited examples of the
dangers of that particular driveway. Mr. Webb explained
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town to go to the Reuben E. Lee Restaurant, motorists
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need to make a left turn from East Coast Highway into
that driveway and one also needs to use the driveway to
.make a right -turn coming out of the Reuben E. Lee
Restaurant to go onto Bayside Drive. Commissioner
Kurlander remarked that there is a very serious traffic
situation because of the left turns coming out of that
driveway. Mr. Webb commented that there is a "no left
turn" sign there, but it is not being enforced.. Mr.
Webb commented further that Baxter's Restaurant could
not support the traffic of the entire common parking
lot if that driveway were to be closed. Commissioner
Kurlander opined that by adding more on -site parking
spaces, more traffic will be created.
Commissioner Person asked if the subject driveway could
be restricted to "entrance only" and restrict exits by
using spikes in the pavement. Mr. Webb did not think
that would be a practical solution. Chairman Winburn
cited that the valet parking attendants in front of
Baxter's Restaurant create more congestion, and
therefore does not feel it feasible to have valets in
this area. Chairman Winburn recommended further review
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of this matter. Mr. Person cited that motorists that
have to travel west on East Coast Highway must come out
of that driveway and make a left -turn.
Commissioner King questioned why the parking standards
are based on a per seat ratio for some restaurants and
square footage on others, and why there is not a
consistency of required parking spaces? Planning
Director Hewicker explained that the parking space
standards were changed in 1975. He stated that the
number of seats in a restaurant often did not match the
number of seats in which the parking requirement had
been based, and so the parking standards were amended
to be based on the square footage of the "net public
area" of a restaurant. Commissioner King questioned Mr.
Hewicker as to whether the parking spaces for all of
the uses on -site could be based on some conformity?
Mr. Hewicker stated that it may be very difficult to
come up with the required number of parking spaces with
the existing non - conforming number of parking spaces
for Reubens and Reuben E. Lee Restaurants. Mr.
Hewicker stated that when Baxter's Restaurant was
originally built, because there was not sufficient
space to accomodate all of the required parking, the
Planning Commission at that time established an,
artificial occupancy in the restaurant 'facility by the .
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number of available parking spaces in the lot. The City
created an enforcement problem where the restaurant has
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an occupancy load established, in one respect, by Fire
and Building regulations, and an artificial occupancy
load established by the Planning Commission. Mr.
Hewicker commented that this information was not passed
on between restaurant managements, and therefore, this
conflict has occurred.
Commissioner Turner questioned staff regarding the
varied businesses utilizing the . parking spaces
consisting of retail, restaurant and yacht brokerage
uses, and if there have been any problems of having _
insufficient parking spaces during different times of
day? Mr. Hewicker replied that there has probably been
many times when parking has been used to the maximum
including when Bobby McGee's Restaurant patrons have
used the subject parking lot.
Commissioner Turner asked City Engineer Webb if the
parking layout meets all of the parking design
criteria? Mr. Webb, answered, yes, as far as he knew.
Commissioner Goff opined that there is a deficiency of
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replied that there was a deficiency, and that the
applicants have to meet the handicapped parking
standards. Two handicapped spaces are required at
Baxter's and Reubens, and four at the Reuben E. Lee
Restaurant. Commissioner Goff recommended there be a
continuance of this hearing as he would like to see a
better layout of the compact spaces.
The public hearing opened in connection with this item,
and Mr. John Loomis, 30th Street Architects, 2821
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, represented the
applicant before the Commission. Mr. Loomis cited that
in the summer there is valet parking between 5:00 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m. on the weekends only at the Reubens and
Reuben E. Lee Restaurants, but not at Baxter's
Restaurant, and there are no plans to have valet
parking in the foreseeable future. In regard to the
compact parking space distribution, Mr. Loomis stated
they have been working with the City Traffic Engineer
and some of the Traffic Engineer's recommendations have
been applied in,the distribution of the compact spaces.
Assisted by the Traffic Engineer, they feel that they
have arrived at the best location for the compact
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restrictions from the Irvine Company restricting use of
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restaurant or other commercial uses, and that the
applicants have included those parking spaces in their
plans. He added that reciprocal agreements will be
required, and the the Irvine Company will have to work
with the tenants to restructure, those agreements.
Commissioner King inquired about the two boat slips
that come with the building and the provision to
preserve access to.the boat slips that run with the
land on the building. Mr. Loomis stated that he was
not familiar with same. The applicants had accounted
for 132 boat slips and 99 parking spaces for said boat
slips. Mr. Loomis added that the applicants will be
able to. meet the 8 required handicapped spaces on the
site, with the possibility of losing 1 or 2 surplus.
spaces.
Mr. Loomis continued by saying that there is no live
entertainment at Baxter's Restaurant, and none is
proposed. Furthermore, they are -meeting all parking
requirements. Mr. Loomis stated that the noise
generated by Baxter's Restaurant is below the City's
maximum standard. The applicants agree with all the
findings and conditions in the staff report.
Commissioner King commented that the loading area next
to the subject restaurant facility has been used for
valet parking by the other restaurants in the past.
Chairman Winburn asked if what she was seeing in front
of Baxter's Restaurant were valets for Reuben's
Restaurant parking their cars in front of Baxter's?
Mr. Loomis stated that they could be uniformed.security
personnel employed by Baxter's Restaurant.
Mr. Ralph Roberts, President, Dinner House Division, W.
R. Grace, responsible for the Far west Services
operations, including Baxter's Restaurant, appeared
before the Commission. Mr. Roberts stated that they
will change their hours to comply with the staff
report's recommendations. Mr. Roberts further stated
that since the first of May, Baxter's management has
had a very close relationship with Sgt. Long of the
Newport Beach Police Department and they have been
working together in a very compatible manner. Mr.
Roberts commented further that Baxter's has hired two
outside security personnel to take care of any problems
in the parking area, and the restaurant has their own
Security inside the facility for any disturbances that
may arise. A Newport Beach policeman has been hired by
Baxter's Restaurant to train their security personnel.
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Mr. Lee Sammis, 94 Linda Isle, spoke in opposition to
the proposal.' Mr.Sammis stated that he has enjoyed the
restaurants and known the founders of the restaurant
chain for many years. He stated that he has viewed
these establishments from his home for many years and
feels it is a very bad design as it relates to the
parking area. As a commercial establishment the
restaurants have been good neighbors. However, as a
land developer and the landscaping requirements he has
to meet, Mr. Sammis felt very strongly that the
applicants - should provide more landscaping than is
noted on the plans. He recommended the following
conditions:
1).Landscape 1596 of the parking area, not to
include any landscaping required for front, side and
rear peripheral areas, which areas should require 20'
landscape setbacks; 2.) One 20 gallon shade tree for
every four parking stalls. The trees to be clustered
with at least two trees in each planter; 3.) All
parking areas shall be screened from views from
adjacent properties and streets with said screening to
include walls, ferns and evergreens; 4.) No .further
compact spaces or tandem parking be allowed; 5.) Where
the bridge approaches the south side of the Reuben E.
Lee Restaurant, the area should be landscaped with 25
gallon trees with appropriate ground cover; 6.) On the
south side of Coast Highway there is a gap in a_
concrete wall. Said wall should be filled in to assist
the noise polution to the adjacent residences;
7.)Double striping should be provided for all parking
spaces; 8.). No music be allowed except inside the
restaurant facility with the doors and windows closed;
and '9.) The hours of operation should be restricted
if at all possible.
In summary, Mr.Sammis suggested that the City ask the
applicant to meet the City's current landscaping
standards. Planning Director Hewicker replied by
stating that he thought that it would_ be wonderful to
have all the landscaping suggested by Mr. Sammis, but
the current problem needs to be resolved. Furthermore,
the suggested landscaping would require the elimination
of several on -site parking spaces, and there may not be
enough square footage remaining in the restaurants, and
one -half of, the marina may have to be eliminated. Mr.
Sammis added under his conditions that all regular
parking spaces should meet a standard of 9' x 19' for
regular spaces, 8' x 16' for compact spaces, and -25'
aisles.
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Mr. Paul Brown, P. 0. Box 2815, Newport Beach, stated
that he was a former owner of the property next to
Baxter's Restaurant, but is now a trust deed holder
with a 55 year lease on the property. He stated that he
was not notified of the public hearing, and was
inquiring why he had not been notified. Planning
Director Hewicker replied by saying that leaseholders
are not notified. Land owners are notified, and in this
case, the Irvine Company was notified of the
application. Mr. Brown proclaimed that.he would like
to preserve his rights to appeal any decision that may
be made on the grounds that it may be detrimental to
his situation. Mr. Hewicker replied that anyone
aggrieved by the action of the Commission, whether it
be the applicant, property owners or lessees, may
appeal to the City Council within 21 days from the
decision of the Planning Commission. Mr. Brown asked
if he would be notified. Mr. Hewicker stated if he
appeals, he would be the appellant and he would be
notified.
• Mr. Rudy Merriman, Linda Isle, delivered 28 proxies to
the Commission from residents who oppose additional
parking at Baxter's Restaurant. He added that his main
concern is his office next door to the restaurant
facility, which has been - located there for about 11 -
12 years. He has had to come to his office at various
times during the evening hours. He recommended that
parking spaces be allocated to the office building on a
permanent basis and not be available for restaurant
parking in the evenings. Mr. Hewicker stated that it
was his understanding that one -half of the spaces in
front of the office building will be reserved for the
office uses during the evening hours. Mr. Merriman
replied that when a chain is installed to reserve said
parking spaces, it does not seem to last very long.
Commissioner Person asked Mr. Merriman if the residents
who signed the proxies were aware that Baxter's hours
of operation may be restricted as a condition of
approval? Mr. Merriman did not believe they did. Mr.
Person queried Mr. Merriman if he thought the residents
have any objections to the adding 40 on -site parking
spaces, and the new closing hours of 12:00 midnight on
weekdays, and 2:00 a.m. on weekends? Mr. Merriman
stated he was not aware of that. Mr. Merriman felt
that the residents were more concerned about the foot
and car traffic surrounding the restaurants. Mr.
Person made reference to the fact that the Planning
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approval of the change.
Mr. Craig Brown, son of Mr. Paul Brown, stated that he
had been half -owner of the Islander Building until
recently and will have an office in the building for at
least another year. He commented that there has been
an over -use of the parking in front of their building
by Baxter's Restaurant at certain times, and there have
been conflicting hours between the retail business and
the restaurant, explaining there are very few parking
spaces between the islander Building and Bast Coast
Highway. He stated that allowing more people in the
restaurant is not going to solve the .problem. He
pointed out that during peak hours there are as many
people standing in line outside the restaurant facility
as there are inside, and those people need parking
spaces.
Chairman Winburn closed the public hearing at this.
time. Commissioner Goff asked who was notified of
public hearings. Planning Director Hewicker replied
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property, and not lessors, are notified of public
hearings. Commissioner Turner stated that he thought
long term lease holders were also notified.
Commissioner King stated that it was his understanding
that .adjacent to the Coast Highway bridge, there is a
designated boat launching area. He questioned whether
there were any restrictions -on the area for that use,
and what parking provisions had been made for that
operation? Mr. Hewicker answered by stating that
particular property was under a long term lease to one
of the tenants of the Irvine Copmpany, and in the event
it would be used as a boat launching facility, its
access would be directly north of the bridge, and
therefore, the boats would not come through the
restaurant parking lot.
Chairman Winburn asked how long the seating capacity of
175 or 180 persons had existed at Baxter's Restaurant?
Mr. Hewicker stated that the Fire Department had
designated an occupancy load of 170 persons since it
was built, in violation of the requirement to reduce
the occupancy. Assistant City Attorney Gabriele said:
that their office became aware of the conflict of the
occupancy load by the Fire Department and parking
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management,. and the City Attorney did enter into an
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to the use permit if they feel it is warranted upon
approval of the change.
Mr. Craig Brown, son of Mr. Paul Brown, stated that he
had been half -owner of the Islander Building until
recently and will have an office in the building for at
least another year. He commented that there has been
an over -use of the parking in front of their building
by Baxter's Restaurant at certain times, and there have
been conflicting hours between the retail business and
the restaurant, explaining there are very few parking
spaces between the islander Building and Bast Coast
Highway. He stated that allowing more people in the
restaurant is not going to solve the .problem. He
pointed out that during peak hours there are as many
people standing in line outside the restaurant facility
as there are inside, and those people need parking
spaces.
Chairman Winburn closed the public hearing at this.
time. Commissioner Goff asked who was notified of
public hearings. Planning Director Hewicker replied
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property, and not lessors, are notified of public
hearings. Commissioner Turner stated that he thought
long term lease holders were also notified.
Commissioner King stated that it was his understanding
that .adjacent to the Coast Highway bridge, there is a
designated boat launching area. He questioned whether
there were any restrictions -on the area for that use,
and what parking provisions had been made for that
operation? Mr. Hewicker answered by stating that
particular property was under a long term lease to one
of the tenants of the Irvine Copmpany, and in the event
it would be used as a boat launching facility, its
access would be directly north of the bridge, and
therefore, the boats would not come through the
restaurant parking lot.
Chairman Winburn asked how long the seating capacity of
175 or 180 persons had existed at Baxter's Restaurant?
Mr. Hewicker stated that the Fire Department had
designated an occupancy load of 170 persons since it
was built, in violation of the requirement to reduce
the occupancy. Assistant City Attorney Gabriele said:
that their office became aware of the conflict of the
occupancy load by the Fire Department and parking
• restrictions. Contacts were made with the restaurant
management,. and the City Attorney did enter into an
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understanding whereby they would pursue a resolution
that would satisfy the Planning staff and the
administrative positions. The City Attorney would
refrain from enforcing the 105 person occupancy
limitations so long as there were no other operation
objections. He added that the Police Department has
stated there have been no complaints. The occupancy
load has been cut back to 150 persons, with the
stipulation that the applicants obtain the approval of,
a use permit to increase the occupant load to avoid
litigation. Commissioner Goff asked if the Police
Department had received any noise complaints. Assistant
Attorney Gabriele said he was not aware of any noise
complaints that had to be enforced by the Police
Department.
Commissioner Person asked to reopen the public hearing
to ask Mr. Paul Brown a question. A motion was made
and passed to open the public hearing. Mr.. Paul Brown
queried why the occupancy load :had increased from 105
persons to a more recent number of up to 170 persons?
Planning Director Hewicker replied that when the
restaurant was built, the occupancy was based on the
number of parking spaces. In recent years, the
parking requirement was changed to conform to the
square footage of the "net public area" within a
restaurant. Mr.Person asked Mr.Brown what his main
objection to the applicant's request was and Mr.Brown
replied that he had not been notified of the change.
Mr.Brown repeated his complaint about the people
standing outside the restaurant facility waiting to get
in, and by creating more parking spaces, more people
would be allowed to enter said restaurant. Furthermore,
Baxter's Restaurant is already at capacity which has
created irregular parking at times.
Commissioner Turner asked Mr. Roberts if that number of
between 100 and 150 people standing outside Baxter's
were true. Mr.Roberts confirmed that on Friday and
Saturday nights, and possibly when the restaurant first
opened, that may be the case.
Assistant City Attorney.Gabriele cited that one of Mr.
Loomis' statements was that upon approval of the use
permit, signatures would be obtained for the reciprocal
parking agreement. Mr. Gabriele felt that the
Commission should set up a time frame for the
signatures in the event of an approval. Mr. Roberts
replied that the signatures would come from the Irvine
Company. Mr. Gabriele said that if no time frame were
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understanding whereby they would pursue a resolution
that would satisfy the Planning staff and the
administrative positions. The City Attorney would
refrain from enforcing the 105 person occupancy
limitations so long as there were no other operation
objections. He added that the Police Department has
stated there have been no complaints. The occupancy
load has been cut back to 150 persons, with the
stipulation that the applicants obtain the approval of,
a use permit to increase the occupant load to avoid
litigation. Commissioner Goff asked if the Police
Department had received any noise complaints. Assistant
Attorney Gabriele said he was not aware of any noise
complaints that had to be enforced by the Police
Department.
Commissioner Person asked to reopen the public hearing
to ask Mr. Paul Brown a question. A motion was made
and passed to open the public hearing. Mr.. Paul Brown
queried why the occupancy load :had increased from 105
persons to a more recent number of up to 170 persons?
Planning Director Hewicker replied that when the
restaurant was built, the occupancy was based on the
number of parking spaces. In recent years, the
parking requirement was changed to conform to the
square footage of the "net public area" within a
restaurant. Mr.Person asked Mr.Brown what his main
objection to the applicant's request was and Mr.Brown
replied that he had not been notified of the change.
Mr.Brown repeated his complaint about the people
standing outside the restaurant facility waiting to get
in, and by creating more parking spaces, more people
would be allowed to enter said restaurant. Furthermore,
Baxter's Restaurant is already at capacity which has
created irregular parking at times.
Commissioner Turner asked Mr. Roberts if that number of
between 100 and 150 people standing outside Baxter's
were true. Mr.Roberts confirmed that on Friday and
Saturday nights, and possibly when the restaurant first
opened, that may be the case.
Assistant City Attorney.Gabriele cited that one of Mr.
Loomis' statements was that upon approval of the use
permit, signatures would be obtained for the reciprocal
parking agreement. Mr. Gabriele felt that the
Commission should set up a time frame for the
signatures in the event of an approval. Mr. Roberts
replied that the signatures would come from the Irvine
Company. Mr. Gabriele said that if no time frame were
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imposed with respect to meeting the condition, this
could go on to an infinite period of time.
Commissioner King stated that if the condition should
be approved they would want to be assured all the
mechanisms were enforced, primarily between the
landowner and the lessees.
Commissioner Goff reviewed his understanding of the
application by stating that Baxter's is operating under
an existing lease agreement, and that they are not
adhering to an occupancy load of 105 seats, which has
been approved by staff on a temporary basis, depending
upon the outcome of this hearing.
Planning Director Hewicker replied that the City
Attorney's office is trying to pursue a solution to the
parking problem so that .additional parking can be
provided and Baxters restaurant will then be able to
operate at an occupancy load consistent with the
Building and Fire regulations.
A motion was made to continue the public hearing on
this matter to September 20, 1984, so as to give the
applicants additional time to revise the parking layout
as discussed at the meeting which NOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Goff also requested that staff prepare
Findings for denial, and review the parking
requirements for Reuben's and Reuben E. Lee Restaurants
under current parking requirements.
Resubdivision No. 784 (Public Hearing) I Item #4
.Request to resubdivide an existing parcel of land RESUBDIV
located in the Newport Place Planned Community so as to ISION
create a single parcel for office condominium purposes. NO. 784
LOCATION: Parcel No 1 of Parcel Map No. 48 -12
(Resubdivision No. 366), located at 1151 APPROVED
Dove Street, On the southwesterly side CONDITION
of Dove Street, between Newport Place ALLY
Drive and Bowsprit Drive, in the Newport
Place Planned Community.
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APPLICANT: Newport Properties I, Ltd., Los Angeles
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ENGINEER:
Same as applicant
Hunsaker and Associates, Costa Mesa
The public hearing opened in connection with this item,
and Mr.Ray Buckley, Hunsaker and Associates, 3001 Red
Hill, Costa Mesa, appeared before the Commission. Mr.
Buckley sited that all improvements have been
constructed and no new improvements are proposed with
this application. Mr. Buckley further cited that an
ingress /egress easement has been recorded.
Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 784,
subject to the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A"
as written, which MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances
of the City, all applicable general or specific
plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied
with the plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements will not conflict with any easements
acquired by the public at large for access through
or use of property within the proposed
subdivision.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required
by ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That an ingress /egress easement or agreement be
provided between the proposed development and the
adjacent development to the northwest, prior to
recordation of the parcel map.
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Resubdivision No. 785 (Public Hearing) Item #5
Request to resubdivide an existing parcel of land
located in the Newport Place Planned Community so as to
create a single parcel for office condominium purposes. RESUB-
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LOCATION: Parcel No. 2 of Parcel Map No.55 -5 NO. 785
( Resubdivision No. 398), located at 1000
Quail Street, on the northeasterly side
of Quail Street, between Dove Street and APPROVED
Spruce Avenue, in the Newport Place CONDITIOI
Planned Community. _ALLY
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APPLICANT: Newport Properties I, Ltd. Los Angeles
OWNER: Same as Applicant -
ENGINEER: Hunsaker and Associates, Costa Mesa
Planning Director Hewicker recommended that Condition
No. 4, relating to further review of on -side parking
and circulation by the City Traffic Engineer, be
deleted, inasmuch as the parking lot is existing. The
public hearing opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Ray Buckley, Hunsaker and Associates, agreed with
Director Hewicker's recommendation.
Motion was made for the approval of Resubdivision No.
785, subject to the following findings and conditions
of Exhibit "A" with the deletion of Condition No. 4,
which MOTION CARRIED.
FINDINGS:
1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances
of the City, all applicable general or specific
plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied
with the plan of subdivision.
2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no
problems from a planning standpoint.
3. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed
improvements will not conflict with any easements
acquired by the public at large for access through
or use of property within the proposed
subdivision.
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1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required
by ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That arrangements be made with the Public Works
Department in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements, if it is
desired to record a parcel map or obtain a
building permit prior to completion of the public
improvements.
4. That the existing deteriorated portions of
concrete sidewalk be reconstructed along the Quail
Street frontage under an encroachment permit
issued by the Public Works Department.
Resubdivision No. 786 (Public Hearing) k
Item #6
Request to resubdivide two existing parcels of land
into two parcels for general office purposes, one
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parcel for office development and related parking, and
NO. 786
one parcel for common ancillary surface parking and
structure parking.
LOCATION: Parcel No. 1 and Parcel No. 2 o Parcel
CONTINUED
Map 120 -44 -45 ( Resubdivision No. 635),
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located at 4655 Birch Street, on the
northeasterly corner of Birch Street and
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Newport Planned Community.
ZONE: P' -C
APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
'ENGINEER: Williamson and Schmid, Civil Engineers,
Irvine
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Development Agreement No. 2 (Public Hearing)
Item #7
Request to consider a Development Agreement between the
City of Newport Beach and the Irvine Company so as to
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units and 50,000 square feet of commercial development
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in the North Ford Planned Community and 295,000 square
feet of office development in the Koll Center Newport
Planned Community.
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LOCATION: Property generally located northerly of
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Camelback Street and Bison Avenue,
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Community; and property located on the
easterly side of MacArthur Boulevard
between Campus Drive and Birch Street in
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APPLICANT: The Irvine Company
OWNER: Same as applicant
Motion was made to continue this item to the Planning
Commission Meeting of September 20, 1984, which MOTION
CARRIED.
General Plan Amendment No. 84 -1
Request to amend the Land Use, Residential Growth,
Recreation and Open Space, and Circulation Elements of
the Newport Beach General Plan in order to establish
Residential,Commercial and Open Space land use
designations for the Irvine Downcoast not previously
designated for any specific uses by the Newport Beach
General Plan.
INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach
Planning Director Hewicker presented background
information on the Irvine Coast Area's
Sphere -of- Influence. Mr. Hewicker called the Planning
Commission's attention to copies of the State law
regarding Sphere -of- Influence that he distributed. In
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a program, and also at that time established factors
that would be considered in deciding those
Sphere -of- influence areas which would be established .
for the. various cities within Orange County. Mr.
Hewicker also stated that most recent amendment to the
Newport Beach Sphere -of- Influence in the Downcoast area
was made in 1976, and at that time there was an
adjustment to the easterly boundary of the City's
sphere which created a natural division between the
City of Newport Beach and the City of Laguna Beach.
Air. Hewicker continued by stating that the items the
Local Agency Formation 'Commission uses in order to
establish Spheres -of- Influence areas for the various
cities include provisions for water mains, sewage
facilities, the ability to provide police and fire
protection, waste disposal, parks and recreation,
compatable street circulation, economic and social
relationships, natural topographic features, man -made
barriers, and the recognition of a formal General Plan
adopted by the various public agencies. The Downcoast
area is the only area where the City has an established
Spheres -of- Influence with no adopted General Plan. The
State Planning Law discusses ability of cities to plan
not only within their boundaries, but in areas where
they have a planning interest. The City Council has
initiated this General Plan Amendment and has asked the
Planning Commission to consider this proposal and make
a recommendation to them. The simplest and most logical
approach is to adopt the General Plan which has already
been adopted by the County, and to use their
Environmental Document which has already been
certified.
Mr. Robert Lenard, Advance Planning Administrator,
referred to the plan attached to the staff report which
included a proposed Circulation Element. Mr. Lenard
stated that the Staff prepared a revisions to the
Circulation Element which have been handed out to the
Commission and suggested that any motion to approve the
plan include these revisions. There is one minor
revision in the first four specific proposals relating
to Sand Canyon Avenue. The four policies which follow
are new policies which relate to the phasing of
development with circulation system improvements.
These phasing conditions were left out because they
were not actually included in the plan but were
contained in the resolution adopted by the Board of
supervisors in conjunction with their approval. These
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changes will make the City's action exactly parallel to
that of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Planning Director Hewicker noted the staff has prepared
a Resolution for the Commission.
Advance Planning Administrator Lenard mentioned that
the Resolution speaks in generalities, and includes as
an Exhibit, the land use ,plan .which has been
distributed to the Planning Commission and is an
attachment to the staff report.
Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. 1124, and
recommend the approval of General Plan Amendment No.
84 -1 and that the Plan be consistent with the County of
Orange and the California State Coastal Commission,
which MOTION CARRIED.
Additional Business
Study Session Scheduled
Planning Director Hewicker stated that he had been
talking to the new owner of the Fun Zone property, and
they are planning to come to the City with a plan for
the development of that property.
Commissioner Person stepped down from the dais and
refrained from deliberation on this agenda item due to
a potential conflict of interest.
Planning Director Hewicker stated that the proposed
development would be a group of one story buildings,
essentially the same size and configuration that
currently exist on the property with the exception that
there will be approximately 2,000 additional square
feet of building added to the site. Mr. Hewicker
indicated that the project would continue with a
historical Fun Zone flavor to the property, i.e., a
ferris wheel, a merry -go- round, arcades, and take -out
restaurants. He commented further that he had suggested
to the owners of the property that they might benefit
if they presented their plans to the Planning
Commission, members of the public and members of any
community associations that might be interested in
coming to a Study Session, Thursday, September 6, 1984
at 3:30 p.m. The Commission then scheduled said
meeting.
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Discussion of Proposed Garage Doors in Cannery Village
Planning Director Hewicker reported that he. recently
had a conversation with Tony Shephardson, regarding
parking spaces at the rear of his property in Cannery
Village, which consists of commercial uses on the
first floor and a residential use on the second floor.
Six parking spaces are located on -site, including three
tandem parking spaces. Mr. Hewicker indicated that Mr.
Shepardson is having vandalism problems in the
commercial parking spaces. A condition of approval of
Use Permit No. 3017 on the subject property provided
that the commercial parking spaces shall not be
enclosed with garage doors. Because he has encountered
many problems of vandalism on his property,
Mr.Shephardson. has - retained the services of a
contractor to put garage doors on the commercial
parking spaces, and he has been told by the City that
he would be in violation of his use 'permit if he did.
Mr. Hewicker recommended that the only way Mr.
Shephardson can solve his problem is to obtain the
approval of an amended use permit that would delete
said condition of approval.
On behalf of the entire Planning 'Commission, Planning
Commission Chairman Winburn expressed regret of
Commissioner Jerry King's resignation.
There being no further business, the Planning
Commission adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
JOHN KURLANDER, SECRETARY
Newport Beach City
Planning Commission
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