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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1970COMMISSIONERS c� o .s 118L CALL Present • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Adjourned Planning Commission Meeting Place:.. Council Chambers Time: 8:00 P.M. Date: November 5, 1970 MINUTES INDEX x x x x x x x EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Laurence Wilson, Planning Director Dennis O'Neil, Asst. City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Asst. Planning.Director, Helen Herrmann On motion of Commissioner Glass, seconded by Com -.., missi.oner Watson, and carried, the minutes of October 1, 1970 were approved, as written. Chairman Jakosky abstained from voting as he was absent on that date. On motion of Commissioner Adkinson, seconded by Commissioner Dosh, and carried, the minutes., of October 15,.1970 were.approved, with the correction as noted. Commissioners Watson and Brown abstained from voting as they were absent on that date. Item 1. Request to amend a portion of Districting Maps No. 34 and 35 from an Unclassified District to a P -C (Planned Community) District to provide for the AMENDMENT N'l2 classification and development of approximately 196 CONTINUEE acres of land located northeast of the intersection UTI� of Palisades Road and Birch Street for light indus- NOV. 19 try, research and development, business and pro- fessional offices, recreation and commercial facil- ities. Location: Portion of Block 50, Irvine's.Subdivi- sion, located at the northeast corner of Palisades Road and Birch Street. Zone: Unclassified Applicant: Emkay Development Company, South Gate Owner: Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Burbank Planning Director Wilson presented the application to the Commission and suggested that rather than Page 1. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH N N N O N S OLL CALL ° ' November 5, 1970 MINUTES INDEX conclude the proceedings, the matter should be set over to a later date if it,appears that further in. formation may be needed. He suggested that the meeting this evening be devoted principally to identifying questions that may relate to.the pro- posal before the Commissiono Assistant Planning. Director Hewicker distributed to Commission member revised copies of the Planned Community Developmen Standards and noted that these had been received. that day. It was explained that the staff has not had sufficient time to make a comprehensive study of these documents nor to prepare a staff report for the Commission. Mr. John B. Okkerse represented the Lockheed Air - craft Corporation of Burbank and stated that they own approximately 196 acres of undeveloped land in the City of Newport Beach and have given authoriza- tion to the applicant to file for reclassification of the site with the understanding that :they will proceed promptly with the developemnt of the pro -. jest. It was noted that Lockheed Aircraft Corpora- tion will not participate in the development of the property. Mr. Robert Alleborn, President of Emkay Development Company addressed the Commission and explained that this company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morrison- Knudsen Company; Inc., and handles all of the real estate development for Morrison - Knudsen throughout the United States. He said they would like to present, review and summarize the concept and development in total and hoped the Planning Commission would give some recognition or indica- tion that they are moving in the right direction. He said they were pleased to have selected and re- tained the architectural firm of Langdon and Wilson for the master planning and architectural work on the project and he introduced Mr..Ernest Wilson; a partner in the firm. Mr. Wilson reviewed with the Commission the Planned Community Develop- ment Standards explaining that the area would be developed with light industrial and commercial uses. There was a lengthy discussion during which render- ings were displayed and Mr: Robert Bein, Engineer, addressed the Commission and Mr. Robert Cromlin, Traffic Engineer, explained a traffic study.that. had been made in connection with this proposed pro- ject. The Commission expressed concern regarding building Page 2. COMMISSIONERS 9 6 � gOi.W fp N N £ N S CALL w S33N > • Motion Second Al Ayes CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES November S. 1970 INDEX heights and recreation facilities that might be established in the area; Mr. James E. Taylor, General Planning Administrator for the Irvine Company addressed the Commission and requested that the public hearing be continued in order that the Irvine Company could evaluate and perhaps make comments on this proposal. After further discussion, Commissioner moved that the application be continued until the meeting of November 19,1910., Commissioner Watson asked . whether this could be discussed at the study..sessio on that date; however,'Assistant City Attorney . O'Neil stated it.would not be proper to discuss'. this as a study session topic unless.the public hearing,were continued until the-time of the dis- cussion. Mr. Ernest Wilson inquired whether..it would be possible to consider this application•on November 12th. Upon being questioned, Assistant Planning Director Hewicker, who has been handling this matter, stated it would be possible for the. staff to have a report to the Commission by. November 12th if the matter were continued to a special meeting on that date. It was the consensus of opinion of the Commissioners that they did not want to receive a report and then consider it .without. x adequate time for study. Commissioner Glass re; x worded his previous motion.that..the public hearing. be continued to the regular meeting time on Novem- ber 19, 1970. Item 2. Request to amend existing use: permit., which allows. on-sale beer and wine in connection with a res'tau- AMEND-, PTO rant, to include on -sale liquor: USE PERMIT Location: Lot 2, Block 0, Tract 3230 located at NO. 143 2920 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Zone: C -1 Applicant: John M. Zubieta (Zubie's), Corona del ar. Owner: Mr. and Mrs. J. Rossi, Corona del Mar Due to the applicant not being represented at the meeting,.this item was continued until November 19,. 1970. Page 3. COMMISSIONERS v � o- oj.W �y S y S 0 s £ N CALL 11 Motion Second Ayes Noes 11 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES November 5, 1970 INDEX Item 3. Requ.est.to permit:sale.of alcoholic beverages.(beer USE only) in connection with a restaurant located within 200 feet of a residential district. PERMIT Location: Lot 34, Block 13, Balboa Island, APPROVED located at 305 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, the westerly side of Marine Avenue between Balboa Avenue and North Bay Front. Zone: C -1 Applicant:. Donald T. Keys,. Balboa Island Owner: Marjorie Dunwell,.Balboa Island. Mr; Don Keys, the applicant was present at the meeting. Mr. Arthur Kramer, 1403 North Bay Front spoke in opposition to this application and Mr. Howard Lowie, also a resident of Balboa_Island spoke in favor. After questioning the applicant as to the scope of x his operation, the application was approved, subject x to the following conditions:. x x x x x x x 1. That this approval be for a period of one year only, any extension subject to the approval of.the Modifications Committee.' 2. No.beer shall be served after 10:00 P.M. 3. No beer shall be sold through the take- out window. Item 4. Request to permit expansion of existing Balboa Bay Club Racquet Club from a 3 acre facility to a 7 acre facility.with. the addition of 7 tennis.courts USE TERMIT N07492 and also requesting permission to serve food and liquor to members and guests. APPROVED Location: Portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdi- vision, located westerly of Newport Center Drive and southerly of Granvi.11 Drive. Zone: Unclassified Page 4. COMMISSIONERS 0- a � S � OLL CALL 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH November 5. 7870 MINUTES INDEX Applicant:. Balboa Bay Racquet Club, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson presented the application to the Commission. Mr. Daniel O'Farrelli.Director of Real Estate Development, represented the Balboa Bay Club and answered questions of the Commission. Mr. George Hunter of the Balboa Bay Club was also present and addressed the Commission. Upon being questioned as to whether or not they already have their license from the Alcoholic Bever. age Control Board,.Mr. O'Farrell explained that the do not and do not intend to apply for it immediate) . However, it was indicated that they would like to have this portion of the application approved so they will be ready to serve liquor when they do re- ceive their license. The location of.the area wher the serving of- liquor will take place,-as well as lighting of the site and parking were also_discusse . At the request of Commissioner. Glass, consideration of the application was approved in two motions so as to separate the issues regarding the serving.of food and liquor from the expansion of the facility:. Motion x The expansion of the facility was approved, subject Second xto the following conditions: All Ayes 1. At such time as the main entrance road is constructed to its ultimate width, the parking lot will be revised to accommodate 250 cars. 2. Lighting and fencing shall be in accord- ance with the plans as submitted. 3. That a resubdivision map be filed. 4. That a parcel map, in accordance with that resubdivision, be duly recorded as the Official Records of Orange County, lotion x The serving of liquor and food was approved; with iecond x the statement that this approval is in no sense to k11.Ayes be viewed as being intended to condition or other- wise persuade the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the appropriateness of the liquor license, and subject to the four conditions listed above, as well as.the following. additional condition: Page 5. i 0 COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH V � 0'& £ q S CALLS O� November 5, 1970 MINUTES INDEX "The hours of operation shall be from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., seven days a week ".. Before concluding this.matter, Planning Director Wilson noted two additional points: one, as noted under Condition No. 1, if and when the coastal freeway route is constructed along the present adjusted alignment, the frontage road would run along the north side of the freeway and would cut through part of the existing.parking area,.thereby placing portions of the parking facilities across the street. It was explained that this is.somethin that will have to be worked out at a future time.-, Secondly, a letter from the Balboa Bay Club.dated October 22, 1970 and signed by Daniel A. O'Farrell,. Director, Real Estate Development, was read into the record requesting permission to begin construction on November 6, 1970. It was noted that the letter states that only staking and earth moving will be undertaken during this period and that the Balboa Bay:Club agrees to hold the City of Newport -Beach harmless from any damages if the project for any reason is not allowed to go forward. Item 5. Requesting approval of final map subdividing 9.195 FINAL MA acres into 49 residential lots and one green area T� lot. 716 Location: Portion of Block 51 of Irvine's. Sub -. APPROVED division, located on the north side of Vista del: Oro (extended) and westerly of- Eastbluff Drive. Zone: R- 3 -B`and R- 4- B -2 -UL Applicant: I.D.H., a Joint Venture (Holstein Co.) Costa Mesa Engineer:.. Raub, Bein, Frost & Assoc., Costa Mesa Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson presented the application to the Commission. Mr. William Holstein was present at the meeting and stated that he objected to the request that Vista del Oro connecting to Eastbluff Drive be completed. Mr. Robert Bein, the engineer for the project, was present and explained they have et to redesign and develop plans for Tract 6905 dim Page 6. 12 COMMISSIONERS O CALL CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH November 5. 1870 MINUTES INDEX (which was designated as the tennis club cottage area) and..which is across from Tract 7166 and the yet to be developed Tract 7167. It was noted that this will necessitate heavy earth moving equipment going back and forth across Vista del Oro in this area. Planning Director Wilson indicated on the display map the portion of Vista del Oro that has been com pleted and the problems that would exist if there were not some assurance for the completion of this last.remaining link in reasonable sequence. All of the traffic, instead of being able to go out through two entrances would have to take a cir- cuitious route. Mr. Wilson emphasized the diffi- culty the City would experience in providing adequate fire protection and other types of munici pal service. During the discussion of this item, Commissioner Adkinson objected to the specifying of a specific manufacturer for tree stakes as proposed under . Condition.13. Motion x After further lengthy discussion, Tract No. 7166 Second x was recommended to the City,Council for approval All Ayes subject to the conditions of approval as attached to the tentative map, with the following exception 11. That the remaining portion of Vista del Oro connecting Tract.7166 to Eastbluff Drive be completed by the occupancy date of Tract 7166, 13. To be changed as follows: Staking: Two 2 "x4 "x8' redwood stakes for each tree. Each tree to have adequate support as specified by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Depart- ment. Item 6. AMENDMEP Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. 52 from an R -3 -B District to an R -1 -B District, to N include prezoning of a portion of Block 97, Irvine's Subdivision, presently outside of the Newport Beach APPS ROVE City limits. Location: Portion of Blocks 96 and 97, Irvine's Page 7. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH v w £ o� o s 4s 0.:n N o " L CALL � � � Motion Second All Ayes • MINUTES November 5_1970 INDEX IT 9 Subdivision,:located along the south side of the future extension of San Joaquin Hills Road, beginning approx- imately 1200 feet east of Marguerite Avenue and extending an additional distance of approximately 1800 feet and abutting the rear of.lots located along the easterly edge of Tract 6152; and certain lots in Tract 6152 and 6634, in Harbor View Hills, fronting on portions of Inlet Way, Keel Drive, Catamarran Drive, Seacrest Drive, Sandcastle Drive and Blue Key Drive. Zone: R -3 -13 Applicant: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, et al,. Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson explained this applica- tion to the Commission and stated that he had addressed a meeting of the Harbor View Hills Community Association and the residents present . at the meeting had voted unanimously to support this reclassification° He explained further that this is a matter of proper correction and updating of the City's zoning classifications and standards and will solve some of the problems that have plagued this area. Mr. Robert Bein,.Engineering Consultant for the Lusk Company was present and answered questions of the Commission. It was pointed out that the development that has taken place in this area is R -1 -B. x After discussion; Amendment No. 272 was recom- x mended to the City Council for approval. Chairman Jakosky called a 10 minute recess and the Commission reconvened at 10:00 P.M: with all members present, Item 7. Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. AMENDMEN 15 from an R -3 District to a C -1 -H District, to NO. 27T permit the development of a commercial complex consisting of restaurants and specialty.retail CONTINUE shops (Balboa Wharf). UNTIL DEC. 3 Page 8. IT 9 COMMISSIONERS FQ p� 6 N £ OL CALL F ? a 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH November 5. 1970 MINUTES INDEX Location: Portion of Block 94 of Irvine's Sub- division, located on the south side of Bayside Drive approximately 200 feet west of Marine Avenue. Zone: R -3 Applicant:. The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant: Planning Director Wilson explained the application to the Commission and Assistant Planning Director Hewicker pointed out the various areas on the map. Planning Director Wilson read into the-record a letter from the Irvine Company dated November 3, 1970 asking that this item be continued for a period of two weeks so that the Company may meet with interested residents to discuss in detail the proposal for redevelopment of the subject 10 acre parcel. The letter further stated that in the in- terim certain activity will take place on the site comprising the demolition of the existing Villa Marina restaurant and the adjacent Ken Niles apartment project. After Planning Director Wilson's presentation, Chairman Jakosky opened the public hearing and Mr..James E. Taylor, General Planning Administrato for the Irvine Company addressed the Commission stating that they were not prepared to discuss the project this evening and would prefer to defer any comments until the actual public hearing is held on the 19th. The following persons spoke in opposition to this proposed project: Mr. Tom Houston, President of the Balboa Island Improvement Association who read into the record a letter from the Association re- questing that the Planning Commission initiate a study to change this zone to R -1; Mr. LeRoy Crush of the Balboa Island Business Association who read into the record a letter titled "Operation Alert" that had been sent to the residents of the Island. Mr. Harvey Pease of Balboa Island; Col. Harry Franklin of Balboa Island; Mr. J. F. Mari scal of Little Island; Mr. Arthur Kramer of 1403 North . Bay Front, Cecil Lynch, a permanent resident and Mr. Thomas Hyans of the Board of Directors of the. Central Newport Beach Community Association who read into the record a letter from Sue L. Ficker. Page 9. COMMISSIONERS wyo� N N 3 v O N S O.L CALL � m • Motion Second All Ayes • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES November 5. 1970 INDEX Chairman Jakosky stated he appreciated the interes shown by the people in the area and hoped they would be able to find time to attend the meeting on November 19th. Commissioner Adkinson stated he felt that.the request by.one of the residents to hold this matte over for six weeks was a fair one.. Mr. Jim Taylor of the Irvine Company stated that, he appreciated the comments made and that these are concerns they will consider in their evaluatio of the project. However he asked that the letter asking for a continuance until November 19th be honored and that, if necessary, the matter be set over again at that time. Colonel Franklin, speaking in rebuttal, stated he did not think it would be reasonable to ask resi- dents of the island to come back for a.series of meetings. In response to the suitability of a con tinuance to December 3rd, it was indicated that this would be sufficient time. Mr. Mel Jackson, who had not addressed the Commis- sion previously, asked if it would be possible to hold the meeting in a larger room as many more people would be present when this item is again discussed. Commissioner Adkinson moved that the matter be con - x tinued until December 3, 1970 in view of the decis- ion of the President of the Balboa Island Improve- ment Association that that will give them adequate time. Item 8. Request to permit construction of a 620 unit USE apartment house complex. PlMIT NO. 149 Location: Portion of Block 94, Irvine's Subdivi- sion located on the southwest corner CONTINUE of Pacific Coast Highway and.Jamboree IINTTl-- Road, north of.the proposed realign- DEC. 3 ment of Bayside Drive (Promontory Point). Zone: Unclassified Applicant: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach; Owner: Same as applicant. Page 10. COMMISSIONERS a wa� w o 1 0 �w OLL CALL m 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH November 5. 1970 MINUTES INDEX Planning Director Wilson outlined to the Commis- sion the particular structure of discussion of thi item and Mr. James E. Taylor, General Planning Administrator and Mr. William Watt, Director of the Multi- Family Development Section of the Irvine Company were present at the meeting. Mr. Taylor introduced Mr..Eugene Sage of the firm of Sasaki - Walker, Landscape Architects, San Francisco. This firm has worked on the project with the firm of Fisher - Friedman, also from San Francisco. Mr. Sage explained the design concept to the audience while Planning Director Wilson pointed out each subject on the renderings and maps displayed in the Council.Chamber. It was explained that the proposal was for 620 multi - family units on a -site, of approximately 30 acres, resulting in a density of approximately 20 dwelling units per acre;.that it would blend into the cgmmunity.in_a way so it would not be out of character but a beautiful development which would be an asset to the common. y. Mr. Jaime Drachman, transportation consultant to the Irvine Company on this project, addressed the Commission with respect to the access and:circula- tion.. He stated they proposed the optimum solu- tion would be a direct access to Pacific Coast Highway, which would be signalized, and that 81% of all access and egress would be from this.point, 15% from the westerly exit on Bayside Drive and 4% from the easterly exit. Mr. Drachman also went into detail with respect to traffic count figures. Mr. Robert Jaffe, Traffic Engineer for the City of Newport.Beach, answered questions of the Commissio regarding Mr. Drachman °s presentation. The Commission expressed concern regarding the means of ingress and egress to and from the project, the magnitude of traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, the off - street parking ratio and on -site parking for the number of proposed apartments. Planning Director.Wilson read into the record a letter to the City Council dated November 4, 1970 signed by James L. Rubel, Jr., Chairman of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission which stated in part that the Commission had met on November 3, . 1970 and discussed this project at length. They would like to again emphasize the feelings express Ed in a letter dated November 19, 1969, in which they stated they wish to go on record with the Council and Planning Commission.that when plans are sub - Page 11. COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH v O N N y S .LL CALL 50 a A N � November 5, 1970 4 MINUTES INDEX mitted for this area, a scenic drive along the perimeter be utilized as a public window to the bay. The current latter stated further that the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission cannot give their approval to this project without this "window to the bay ". The following persons addressed the Commission, Mr. J. F. Mariscal, who inquired if this was to be an adult community and whether it would have walk- ways; Mr. Arthur Kramer who spoke in opposition; Mr. Tom Houston and Mr.Alan Beek, who requested that this matter be continued until December 3rd: Mr. Hall Seely, Vice Chairman of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission reiterated their concern that their recommendation of a year ago had not bee followed and their continuing concern in projects o this nature which allegedly will provide their own recreational facilities. The Commission discussed this item at great length and it was the consensus of opinion that it should be held over, together with the Balboa. Wharf applica- tion, as both projects affect a large number of the people of Newport Beach. Mr. Taylor stated that the Company was in somewhat of a quandry as to the linkage of the two projects, other than that the people living on Balboa Island have expressed an interest in both. Mr. Taylor said he felt they have demonstrated this evening that the have sufficient information to proceed with this evelopment; the reason for requesting a continuation n the Balboa Wharf is that they do not have suffi- i,en.t information with reference to that particular roject. In conclusion, Mr. Taylor stated that they would ppreciate referral of the Parks, Beaches and Recrea ion recommendation to the City Council as soon as ossible and perhaps a comment from the Planning ommission might help speed things up. They have aited for a response based on the letter submitted ometime ago by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation ommission as to some form of public vista, drive r park in this particular location and having no esponse from the City Council, could only assume th ity is not interested in acquiring a public vista. his was discussed with the administrative staff who ndicated it was a fine idea but funds were not avai - ble. Now the Irvine Company has submitted an appli ation for a proposed development based on existing Page 12. COMMISSIONERS y w � w �r o y O N O £ y L CALL s w 0-,� CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH November 5. 1970 MINUTES INDEX criteria of the City. Perhaps in evaluating the ex- cise tax that will be coming from this project, the City may desire to purchase some property. If this is the case; the earlier they receive a reply, the earlier they can evaluate just exactly where this will occur on the site, and would request that this. matter be expeditiously processed at the City Council level. Since there is no City policy which indicates and specifies areas for vista points, the developer can only advocate something and ask the City to react. Motion x After further discussion, Commissioner Adkinson mov d Second x that this item be continued until December 3, 1970 All Ayes and that the letter from James L. Rubel, Jr., Chairman of the Parks,.Beaches and Recreation Commi - sion be forwarded to the City Council and that they be asked to give us some specific direction to proceed should use permit application No. 1494 he approved in,principle? Due to the lateness of the hour (1 :00 A.M.) Item 9- Tentative Map Tract No. 7323 and Item 10 - .Resubdiv - sion Application No. 289 were continued until. Novem ber 19, 1970. Planning Director Wilson called the Commissioners attention to the two letters pertaining to appeals and dates of hearing, as well as the fact that Harbor View Hills Annexation - Phase III is listed on the Council agenda for Monday evening, November ,.. 1970. On motion.of Commissioner Watson, seconded by Com- missioner Dosh, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. • Don R. Adkinson, Secretary Planning Commission Page 13.