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Home My WebLink About12/01/1977COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach Regular Planning Commission Meeting • Place: City Council Chambers tPOy Time: 7:00 P.M. na to- noromhor 1 1077 MOLL CALL Present X X X X X X EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Community Development Director Hugh Coffin, Assistant City Attorney Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Assistant Director - Planning David Dmohowski, Advance Planning Administrator Fred Talarico, Senior Planner Shirley Harbeck, Secretary • Request to adopt a Concept Plan for the area gen• erally bounded by 32nd Street and 24th Street on the north, Balboa Boulevard and the Pacific Oceai on the west, 19th Street on the south, and Lower Newport. Bay and the Rhine Channel on the east. Initiated by: The City of Newport Beach Bill Hurrill and Ron North appeared before the Commission on behalf of Wilbur Smith and Associa and reviewed the data contained in the draft par ing study for Central Newport Beach. They prese ed slides reflecting the findings of the survey taken within the past months and answered questi of the Commission relative to the parking study. Public hearing was opened in connection with thi matter. The following persons appeared before the Commis sion to comment on the parking study and problem in the area: Milton Brennan Dan Wiseman Leroy Sutherland • Ernest George Page 1. MINUTES to on INO<X CONCEPT 1-LAff — CWERY VI LCA�/ cF_ CONT. TO COMMISSIONERS City of 07 December 1, MOLL CALL Motion All Ayes Motion All Ayes 06 Newport Beach MINUTES • 1977 INOLX discussion, the public hearing was to the meeting of January 5, 1978. It ,ointed out that further study would be e December 15, 1977 Planning Commission ion. i permit the installation of lights on a court to be constructed by the Boy's ie Harbor Area on City property adjacent ''s Club, in Eastbluff Park. Portion of Block 52 of Irvine's Subdivision, located adjacent to the Boy's Club, 2555 Vista del Oro, in Eastbluff Park. R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. City of Newport Beach Same as Applicant :ommission continued this matter to the December 15, 1977. I permit the construction of a fence in height in a rear yard where the Code `ence 6 feet in height. Portion of Lot 28, Newport Heights Tract, located at 2300 Margaret Dri in Newport Heights. R -1 Patrick W. and Marcia A. Hanifin Same as Applicant Same as Applicant Page 2. kill �J Item #3 MODIFI- GATIDT- Z69— EAL GRANTED • X Following continued was also held at ti Study Ses! Request ti basketbal' Club of tl to the Bo; Location: Zone: Applicant Owner: X Planning i meeting o Request t 6'6" to 7 allows a Location: Zone.* Applicant Owner: Appellant 06 Newport Beach MINUTES • 1977 INOLX discussion, the public hearing was to the meeting of January 5, 1978. It ,ointed out that further study would be e December 15, 1977 Planning Commission ion. i permit the installation of lights on a court to be constructed by the Boy's ie Harbor Area on City property adjacent ''s Club, in Eastbluff Park. Portion of Block 52 of Irvine's Subdivision, located adjacent to the Boy's Club, 2555 Vista del Oro, in Eastbluff Park. R -4 -B -2 P.R.D. City of Newport Beach Same as Applicant :ommission continued this matter to the December 15, 1977. I permit the construction of a fence in height in a rear yard where the Code `ence 6 feet in height. Portion of Lot 28, Newport Heights Tract, located at 2300 Margaret Dri in Newport Heights. R -1 Patrick W. and Marcia A. Hanifin Same as Applicant Same as Applicant Page 2. kill �J Item #3 MODIFI- GATIDT- Z69— EAL GRANTED • COMMISSIONERS $y City of Newport Beach December 1 1977 ROLL CALL Staff advised that the Animal Control Department had determined that the aviaries were permitted this location and, therefore, reference to their nonconformity in the staff report was incorrect. Pictures of the fence in question were projected on the screen for the Commission's review. Staf reviewed the request and the Modifications Commi tee's findings. Public hearing was opened in connection with thi matter. Marcia Hanifin appeared before the Commission in connection with this matter and reiterated her comments contained in the letter of appeal dated November 15, 1977. She answered questions of.th Commission and advised that no complaints had be received from the neighbors and that the fence provided the desired safety factor around the swimming pool. • There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion X Motion was made that the decision of the Modific tions Committee be overruled and that the appeal be granted to allow the higher fence to remain. Commissioner Frederickson opposed the motion as he felt there was adequate reason to allow a higher fence on the rear property line but.coulc find no reason for a higher fence along the side property line and felt that portion should confc to the City's regulations. He also felt that a precedent could be set if the higher fence were permitted to remain. Commissioner Agee commented on fence heights an( felt there was little difference between a 6 foc and 7 foot fence constructed for the purpose of privacy. Commissioner Balalis also commented on fence heights and the arbitrary height which has been established. He felt that since no complaints had been made by the neighbors and apparently ti higher fence was desired, it should be allowed • remain in order to maintain privacy and safety around the swimming pool. Page 3. MINUTES en a- rm >t ie to INOfX COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach December 1, 1977 ROLL CALL Commissioner Hummel supported the motion as he felt it was justified in this instance and would not set a precedent. Ayes X X X X Following discussion, the motion was voted on an Noes X X carried. Request to permit the construction of a.single family dwelling on a lot in a Specific Plan Area where a specific plan has not been adopted. A modification to the Zoning Code is also requeste, since a portion of a required exit deck from the lower level of the structure has a maximum height of 16 feet ± (measured from the existing sloping grade to the top of the required railing, and encroaches 2 feet 6 inches ± into a required 4 foot side yard. Location: Lot 54, Tract No. 673, located at 336 Hazel Drive, on the southeast- erly side of Hazel Drive, southerly of East Coast Highway, in Corona del Mar. Zone: R -1 Applicant: Dan R. Woseman, Costa Mesa Owner: Same as Applicant Staff projected and reviewed pictures of the property in question. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. George Wiseman, architect, appeared before the Commission in connection with this matter. He presented additional elevations indicating the relationship of the proposed residence to the adjacent property and concurred with the staff report and recommendations. Betty Cooper, owner of the property to the south- west, appeared before the Commission and voiced concern with the encroachment into the side yard Page 4. MINUTES • \ INO<X i, 0 • r- COMMISSIONERS 9aF�� os�'�sos�; Clty Of Newport Beach MINUTES December 1, 1977 .NOLL CALL as she .felt it would be to close to her structure She answered questions of the Commission relative to fire fighting access into the canyon and advised of her plans to expand,the lower portion of their house. Dan Wiseman, property owner, appeared before the Commission to comment on the encroachment. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Planning Commission discussed the encroachment into the side yard and alternative designs which could be considered in order to satisfy the concerns expressed by the adjacent property.owne as well as the City staff. It was felt that the fire wall, which was necess, by the Building Code, would be objectionable if 4ktion X allowed to encroach into the side yard, therefor, motion was made that Planning Commission make th All Ayes following findings: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and will not preclude the attainment of the General Plan objectives an policies. 2. The proposed development is a high - quality proposal and will not adversely affect the benefits of occupancy and use of existing properties within the area. 3. The proposed development does not adversely affect the public benefits derived from expenditures of public funds for improvement and beautification of streets and public facilities within the area. 4. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. 5. Adequate parking spaces and related vehicula circulation will be provided in conjunction with the proposed development. • 6. The establishment, maintenance or operation the use of the property or building will not under the circumstances of the particular Page 5. 3r a e of INOtX COMMISSIONERS City Of Newport Beach MINUTES 01 December 1. 1977 MOLL CALL case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of person! residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in th neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, provided that no encroachments into th side yard are allowed. and approve Site Plan Review No. 8, subject to ti following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans, and elevations, except that no encroachment shall be allowed into the southwesterly side yard. 2. That all requirements of the Uniform Buildin Code shall be met. Request to permit the construction of a two stor, commercial building and related offstreet parkin spaces on property in a Specific Plan Area where a specific plan has not been adopted. Location: A portion of Lot 5, Block L,.Tract No. 323, located at 2660 East Coas Highway, on the northeasterly corn of East Coast Highway and Fernleaf Avenue in Corona del Mar.. Zone: C -1 Applicant: Ernest George, Corona del Mar Owner: Same as Applicant Discussion was opened in connection with. this matter and Ernest George, applicant, appeared before the Commission to answer questions relati to the proposal. There b.eing no others desiring to appear and be heard, the discussion was brought back to the Commission. Page 6. ie 7 V 9 t :r ve INCIM E • COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach ncrcmhor 1 1077 ROLL CALL Motion. X Motion was made that Planning Commission make th Ayes X X X X X following findings: Noes X 1. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and will not preclude the attainment of the General Plan objectives an policies. 2. The proposed development is a high- quality proposal and will not adversely affect the benefits of occupancy and use of existing properties within the area. 3. The proposed development does not adversely affect the public benefits derived from expenditures of public funds for improvement and beautification of street and public facilities within the area. 4. The proposed development promotes the mainte ance of superior site location characteristi . adjoining major thoroughfares of City -wide importance. 5. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. 6. Adequate parking spaces and related vehicula circulation will be provided in conjunction with the proposed development. and approve Site Plan Review No. 9, subject to t following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans, elevations, and section. 2. That a minimum of one parking space for each 250 sq. ft. of commercial floor space shall be provided on the subject property. 3. That all mechanical equipment and trash area shall be screened from East Coast Highway, fernleaf Avenue and from adjacent properties . 4. That all signs shall meet the provisions of the amended Sign Code recently approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council Page 7. MINUTES e S n- cs r he INOKX COMMISSIONERS � 9% 9� �'A p��P a�4 City of Newport Beach December 1. 1977 ROLL CALL MINUTES • INO<X t sa an ay 5. That a corner cutoff with a radius of 10 fee at the intersection of East Coast Highway with Fernleaf Avenue be dedicated to the public. Commissioner Hummel felt that although the propo was attractive, it was out of character with Corona del Mar because of the maximum use of the small lot at this location and the traffic con- gestion in the area. He advised of his oppositi to this request and any other proposal which re- quests maximum use of property along Coast Highw until such time as a Specific Area Plan has been approved. Request to amend a previously approved use permi that permitted the establishment of a restaurant facility with on -sale alcoholic beverages so as to permit the construction of additional dining area on the property. The proposal includes the paying of an annual fee to the City for the required parking spaces in a nearby Municipal parking lot in lieu of providing parking on -site Live entertainment is also proposed in the expan restaurant facility (i.e. Studio Cafe). The exi ing structure encroaches to within 3 feet ± of t rear property line (where the Ordinance requires 5 foot rear yard when abutting residential pro- perty). All new construction conforms with the required 5 foot rear yard setback. Location: Portions of Lots 9, 10, and 11 of Block 12, Balboa Tract, located at 100 Main Street on the northeaster corner of Main Street and East Oce Front on the Balboa Peninsula. Zone: C -1 Applicant: Hovik Abramian, Balboa Owner: Dr. Harry Alexon, Los Angeles Motion X Planning Commission continued this matter to the All Ayes meeting of December 15, 1977, at the request of the applicant. Page 8. 7 d ec st he a 1 an du ft • MINUTES • INO<X t sa an ay 7 d ec st he a 1 an du ft • COMMISSIONERS • 4 MOLL CALL 0otion All Ayes r'1 U City of Newport Beach December 1 subdivide 0.86 acres into 6 lots for nily residential development, and the of an environmental document. MINUTES Portion of Lot 17, Newport Heights, located at 2420, 2426, and 24262 - 15th Street, on the northeasterly side of 15th Street between Gary. Place and Powell Place in Newport Heights. R -1 Ed Hume, Newport Beach Margie M. Andrews, Newport Beach Hall & Foreman, Inc., Santa Ana Commission continued this.matter to the f December 15, 1977, at the request of cant. o permit the construction of four single ellings where portions of two dwellings to within 18 feet of the front proPerty two proposed lots (and to within 5 feet osed access easement) where the code 20 foot front yards, and to within 5 feet ropert lines (where the Code requires 10 yards). Portions of the other two single family dwellings encroach to feet of the front property lines of proposed lots (and to within 5 feet of sed access easement (where the Code 20 foot front yards). Portion of Lot 17, Newport Heights, located at 2420, 2426, and 24262 - 15th Street, on the northeasterly side of 15th Street between Gary Place and Powell Place in Newport Heights. Page 9. INCIM Request ti single fai acceptanc Location: Zone: Applicant Owner: Engineer: Planning meeting o the appli Request t family dw encroach lines of of a prop requires of rear p foot rear proposed within 35 two other the propo requires. Location: subdivide 0.86 acres into 6 lots for nily residential development, and the of an environmental document. MINUTES Portion of Lot 17, Newport Heights, located at 2420, 2426, and 24262 - 15th Street, on the northeasterly side of 15th Street between Gary. Place and Powell Place in Newport Heights. R -1 Ed Hume, Newport Beach Margie M. Andrews, Newport Beach Hall & Foreman, Inc., Santa Ana Commission continued this.matter to the f December 15, 1977, at the request of cant. o permit the construction of four single ellings where portions of two dwellings to within 18 feet of the front proPerty two proposed lots (and to within 5 feet osed access easement) where the code 20 foot front yards, and to within 5 feet ropert lines (where the Code requires 10 yards). Portions of the other two single family dwellings encroach to feet of the front property lines of proposed lots (and to within 5 feet of sed access easement (where the Code 20 foot front yards). Portion of Lot 17, Newport Heights, located at 2420, 2426, and 24262 - 15th Street, on the northeasterly side of 15th Street between Gary Place and Powell Place in Newport Heights. Page 9. INCIM COMMISSIONERS goy City of Newport Beach Derember 1. 1977 MOLL CALL Zone: R -1 Applicant: Ed Hume, Newport Beach Owner: Margie M. Andrews, Newport Beach Motion x Planning Commission continued this matter to the All Ayes meeting of December 15, 1977, at the request of the applicant. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Planning Commission held a brief discussion on low and moderate income housing; HUD block grant funds; and SCAG policies with respect to low income housing. Chairman Heather urged the Planning Commission t attend the upcoming Southern California Planning Congress to be held at the Marriott Hotel on December 8th at which Newport Beach was the host Community Development Director Hogan presented the Planning Commission with a schedule from the Public Works Department regarding the decision dates needed by the traffic engineer with respec to the Land Use and Circulation Element alterna- tives. Planning Commission discussed holding a special study session with respect to this matte Planning Commission expressed their displeasure with respect to the lack of preparation on the part of the traffic consultants who made the presentation on the results of the traffic study for Central Newport Beach {Item #1 on the agenda and the waste of time which was taken at a publi hearing. Staff advised that the matter would be brought to the attention of Wilbur Smith and Associates. Page 10. MINUTES • \ /NOILX r. • COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach MINUTES • � 9`S � Op7 ��m �1 December 1 1977 POLL CALL Motion X Following discussion, Planning Commission adjour All Ayes ed to a special study session to be held on December 8, 1977, at 2:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M /PAUL BALALIS, Secretary g Commission Newport Beach • Page 11. fit' INOWX