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Home My WebLink About10/04/2007'Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Commission Minutes October 4, 2007 Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 4 "http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2007 /mn10- 04- 07.htm 06/20/2008 INDEX ROLL CALL Commissioners Eaton, Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel, Toerge and Hillgren: Commissioners Eaton and Hillgren were excused. TAFF PRESENT: David Lepo, Planning Director Aaron Harp, Assistant City Attorney Tony Brine, Principal Engineer Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Brandon Nichols, Associate Planner Ginger Varin, Planning Commission Secretary and Administrative Assistant PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Lepo introduced two of our newest staff members, Melinda Gondrez, Assistan Planner and Erin Steffen, Office Assistant. None POSTING OF THE AGENDA: POSTING OF THE AGENDA The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on September 28, 2007. HEARING ITEMS OBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of September 20, 2007. ITEM NO. 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Toerge Approved to approve the minutes as corrected. Ayes: Cole, McDaniel and Toerge Noes: Peotter and Hawkins Excused: Eaton and Hillgren SUBJECT; Hanano Properties LLC (PA2007 -059) 'ITEM NO.2 PA2007 -059 2100 Bristol Street Request to allow the addition of a convenience store, including beer and wine Approved sales, to an existing Arco service station. Associate Planner Nichols gave an overview of the staff report. Mark Fink of Donco and Sons, speaking for Mr. Ibraham, noted the following have been revised to address the concerns raised at the last meeting by the Commission: two interior restrooms with interior entrances; increase in squar Dotage to replace storage space displaced by the reconfigured restrooms; and, increased landscaping. Page 1 of 4 "http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2007 /mn10- 04- 07.htm 06/20/2008 "Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 Commission inquiry, Mr. Fink answered that they have reviewed and accept sings and conditions contained in the staff report. ier Cole, noting the PAC letter, asked if there was any traffic increa Will people come to the facility just to use the store and not buy gas? Fink answered staff had a study done that indicated no increase in traffic acted with the new use. The gas prices will be raised if the store is approve analysis is 5 to 7 vehicles an hour estimate for store use. drman Hawkins noted the PAC concern is circulation with patrons wanting the convenient store and pump gas. Fink answered the average time a person spends at a gas pump is < utes and the average time to purchase something is 1 -2 minutes as the itei all pre- packaged. Ibraham, property owner, added that customers will come into the store a the gas and pick up items. Currently gas is his only source of income and I Ame will be reduced when the store sales start. He is planning on increasi gas prices. comment was opened. arbara Venezia, Chairman of the Project Advisory Committee for -development Agency for Santa Ana Heights, referenced a letter signed by R syton. She stated you must consider the surroundings; traffic queuing into Ca ., Burger King, and the gas station; and, this project will have a negat =munity impact. Ibraham discussed the traffic problems between 12 and 2 caused by Carl's Jr then presented a computer printout between the same hours that verifies he only 30 cars per hour using 8 fueling pumps with no pump stacking. Fink added a balance has to be struck as there is a much higher profit margi of the convenience store than what comes off the gas islands. comment was closed. ion was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commi )aniel to adopt resolution with findings and conditions approving Use 2007 -009. iissioner Toerge noted the project meets the Code; traffic will be lessened concerns don't match up to the property owner's vested right; parking is ent; no significant modification; and, changes have improved the project. in Hawkins noted that during his field visit he did not see a traffic problem PAC concerns but based on the pricing discussion feels it will not bf atic. Brine, Principal Engineer, noted the trip rates are the same for a gas or without a convenience market. Page 2 of 4 Ayes: Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel and Toerge "http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PlnAgendas /2007 /mnl0- 04- 07.htm 06/20/2008 "Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 Noes: None Excused: Eaton and Hill ren SUBJECT: Addendum to the 2005 -2006 Housing Element Implementation ITEM NO. 3 Report An addendum to the 2005 -2006 Housing Element Implementation Report is being provided to the Planning Commission for review. The addendum covers the gap period between the end of the last fiscal year and the end of the calendar year (July 2006 - December 2006). Mr. Nichols gave an overview of the staff report. Chairman Hawkins, noted the table on page 7 is confusing. Mr. Nichols explained the Bayview Landing project approval had units for low and very low housing needs but none were proposed for moderate. The project satisfied these Regional Housing Needs Assessment goals for the to requirements. It was agreed to revise the table to better depict a positive benefit. Public comment was opened. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Peotter and seconded by Commissioner Col to forward the addendum as modified to the City Council for final review and approval. Ayes: Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel and Toerge Noes: None Excused:1 Eaton and Hill ren SUBJECT: Knight Appeal (PA2007 -137) ITEM NO.4 312 Hazel Drive PA2007 -112 n appeal by Diane Knight of the Planning Director's interpretation regarding the Continued to application of a development stringline (setback) determined pursuant to General 10118/2007 Plan Natural Resources Element Policy NR 23.6 to property located at 312 Hazel Drive. This item was continued to October 18, 2007 at the request of the appellant. Staft noted there is a possibility that this item may be withdrawn by the applicant. Motion was made by Commissioner Peotter and seconded by Commissioner Cole to continue this item to October 18, 2007. yes: Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel, Toerge Noes: None Excused: Eaton and Hill ren DDITIONAL BUSINESS: ADDITIONAL BUSINESS City Council Follow -up Mr. Lepo reported at the last Council meeting the Code Amendments on mechanical screening on rooftops and ground, and the Development Agreement for Pacific View Memorial Park ordinances were approved; and, City Council chose Richards, Page 3 of 4 "http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /PinAgendas /2007 /mnl 0- 04- 07.htm 06/20/2008 "Planning Commission Minutes 10/0412007 i and Gershawn as outside counsel to report to them on the residential care facilities through a sub - committee headed by Assistant City Manage Dave Kiff. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee Chairman Hawkins reported that the executive committee had a meeting to discuss protocol with regards to information requests of various departments that had proven to be problematic. Commissioner Toerge reported there was no meeting but one is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10th. Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like Staff to report on at a subsequent meeting None. Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff report Commissioner Peotter asked for the Commission rules and regulations to come back at a convenient time to discuss how minutes are done with the goal to have action minutes only per Robert's Rules. Proiect status The Hoag Health Center will be heard at the November 15th meeting. The Master Plan for Hoag will be heard January or February of 2008. Requests for excused absences None ADJOURNMENT: 7:30 p.m. BRADLEY HILLGREN, SECRETARY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Page 4 of 4 "http: / /www.city.newport- beach. ca. us /P[nAgendas /2007 /mn10- 04- 07.htm 06/20/2008