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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1979COMMISSIONERS I Regular Planning Commission Meeting Place: City Council Chambers Time: 7:30 P.M. m a Date: December 6, 1979 I Citv of Newport Beach ROLL CALL Present Absent Motion Ayes Abstain ent Motion Ayes Abstain Absent Ek- OFFICIO MEMBERS Hugh Coffin, City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS James Hewicker, Director Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator Don Webb, Assistant City Engineer Glenna Gipe, Secretary M "Inutes Written By: Glenna Gipe MINUTES Motion was made to approve the minutes of the re- x x ,gular Planning Commission of October 18, 1979, x as revised to change the verbage on Page 7, Para- graphs 1 and 2, to read "findings" rather than "'conditions ". motion was made to approve the minutes of the! XK x regular Planning Commission meeting of November x 8i, 1979. Request to consider a Traffic Study for the pro- posed construction of 140 apartment units on 10. gross acres. QOCATION: Parcel No. 1,.Parcel Map 45 -10 (Resubdivision No. 311), and a. portion of Blocks 92 and 93, Ir- vine's Subdivision, located at 1601 San Miguel Drive, on the northeasterly side of San Joaquin Hills (Baywood Apartments). ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as Applicant -1- .�[ ;:a Item #1 TRAFFIC CONTIN- UED TO J NUARY 10, 1980 X 7 N X UJ E MINUTES December 6, 1979 of Newport Beach :ks� Request to amend the Planned Community Develop- ment Plan.for Harbor View Hills so as to permit the expansion Area No. 8 ( Baywood Apartments) of the Planned Community for additional multi-: family residential units, and the acceptance of an Environmental Document. LOCATION: Parcel No. 1, Parcel Map 45 -10 (Resubdivision No. 311), and a portion of Blocks 92 and 93, Ir- Vine's Subdivision, located at 160 San Miguel Drive, on the north- easterly side of San Joaquin Hills Road, between MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel Drive in Harbor Vie Hills ( Baywood Apartments). ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as Applicant .ill INDEX Item #2 AMEND- MENT NO. 536.. . CONTIN- UED TO JANU RY 10, 1980 Request to combine.one parcel and a portion of I Blocks 92 and 93 of Irvine's Subdivision into.one. building site so as to permit the expansion of R the Baywood Apartment complex on the property. D N LOCATION: Parcel No. 1, Parcel Map 45 -10 .(Resubdivision No. 311), and a C portion of Blocks 92 and 93, Ir- U vine's Subdivision, located at J 1601 San Miguel Drive, on the 1 northeasterly side of San Joaquin Hills Road, between MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel Drive:in Harbor View Hills ( Baywood Apart- ments). i ZbNE: P -C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach spa L Motion Ayes Absent E Motion Ayes Absent 0 4MISSIONERS MINUTES December 6, 1979 City of Newport Beach INDEX Motion was made to continue Items 1, 2 and 3 to X XK K x x the regular Planning.Commission meeting on. Jan- ugry 10, 1980, to allow the City Council an opt pdrtunity to act upon Planning Commission recoi- mendations on General Plan Amendment 79 -1. Request to consider a Phasing Plan for the remain ing.development in the Civic Plaza Planned Com- munity District, and the acceptance of an Environ Item #4 PHASING PLAN mental Document. LOCATION: The Planned Community of Civic CONTIN- Plaza,.generally bounded by San Joaquin Hills Road, Santa Cruz Drive, San Clemente Drive, Santa UED TO DETEMBER 20— , 1973 Barbara Drive and Jamboree Road.. in Newport Center. ZONE: P -C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as Applicant x Motion was made to continue Item No. 4 to the re- x YX x x X golar Planning Commission meeting of December 20, * 1979, to allow the City Council an opportunity tb act upon Planning Commission recommendations on General Plan Amendment 79 -1. * * * Request to permit the construction of a two story office building exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area in a Specific Plan Area where a specific plan has.not been adopted, and the acceptance!o.f an Environmental Document. The proposed develop- ment also includes the temporary use of a modular building for office development during the con- struction stage of the permanent structure. A modification to the Municipal Code is also re- gUested, since a portion of the required offstree Ic12 USE PER- MIT NO. 120 APPROVED rnNnT- COMMISSIONERS = a C S MINUTES December 6, 1979 City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX perking spaces encroach into the required 5 foot side yard setback adjacent to residentially -zoned property. LOCATION: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 28, Block 270„ Section A, Newport Beach,, located at 2000. West Balboa Boulevard, on the northeasterly side of West Balboa Boulevard between 20th Street and 21st Street, adjacent t McFadden Square. ZONE: C -1 APPLICANT: Thirtieth Street Architects, New- port Beach OWNER: Carl Ackerman, Fullerton • The Public Hearing was opened regarding this item and Carl Ackerman, Owner, appeared before the . Planning Commission and explained that during the time of the last public hearing, the con- straints were in the process of presenting this to the Local Coastal Program for their review,, after which time they had met with the architect. He then introduced Jim Wilson to address the con- cerns that had been raised at the last meeting regarding the size, density and use of the.bui'ld- ing. J?m Wilson, 30th Street Architects, appeared be- fore the Planning Commission and posted addition- all exhibits for the Planning Commission's revilew. He relayed the Planning Commission's concerns subsequent to the last public hearing regarding this item relating to the duplexes.which front on the property line at the back of the building and t':heir concern regarding the vertical elevations compared to the other buildings on 20th Street.. He stated that the scale is approximately the same as the other buildings on the street, the building is set back considerably from the other duplexes and residential style materials are used in an effort to duplicate the residential quality • oln 20th Street. -4- MINUTES December 6, 1979 m ! �D w y W City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX Commissioner Beek posed a question of Staff, to which James Hewicker, Director, stated that they would require that they provide the City witha contract with a maintenance company which.woulld ipdicate that they have contracted for maintern- ance of the grease traps and for vacuum sweepiing and that the City would make every effort to be sure those conditions are met. Commissioner Beek stated his preference that ther not be a condition of this nature and instead there be an ordinance that requires weekly vacuum sweeping of parking lots and maintenance of grease traps, upon which violation would impose a fine. Commissioner Balalis suggested including in the Study Session Agenda a discussion to consider an alternate method of receiving the same results and retroactively remove the conditions. • Commissioner Beek posed a question regarding Ekhibit "B ", Findings for Denial, to which Mr. Hewic.ker replied that Finding No. 2 is an ultimat finding which the Planning Commission should make if it is their desire to deny the Use Permit and that if the Planning Commission were to make a fnndi.ng that there is an excessive amount of of- fice space in.the area to support the additional square footage, then this would represent an ul- timate conclusion, and the Planning Commission would necessarily have to have the finding of fact to support that. Hugh Coffin, City Attorney, advised that if that were a condition that the Planning Commission found that there was an excess of office space, or whatever other conditions may exist, those.' should also be included as part of the findings if denial is appropriate, plus the ultimate Flinding (No. 2). Mr. Hewicker further explained that in order to ajpprove a Use Permit, there must be an ultimate finding made that the approval will not be detri- -5- MINUTES December 6, 1979 N City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX mental, and by the opposite token, in order to make.a finding for denial, there should be made afindi.ng that it would be detrimental. Motion x Motion was made that the Planning Commission make the findings included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report and approve Use Permit No. 1920, subject to the conditions included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report. Commissioner Allen expressed her concern regard- ing the fact that the property is not currently being used for a marine - related use an.d inquired whether the applicant would be comfortable with marine- related usage for his office building, ;and stated her preference that the tenants of the building be involved in businesses that are re- lated to marine industry. Mr. Hewicker stated that they have approved Use Permits in which cases the occupancy of the stiruc • tares have been conditioned to such uses as yaicht brokers, marine architects, naval; architects, ma- rine surveyors and lending institutions which mak loans for boats. Mr. Ackerman addressed himself to this point, stating that currently the building with the 2'400 sq. ft., if leased by a real estate company, will be the primary occupant in the new building,.and in addition to that, they have an option to lease the remaining total square footage,.that in de- signing the building related to uses, it was di- rected toward community supported relations.and services, and that if the present tenant does not occupy the remaining facilities, there has been an inquiry from.an individual who has an ex- cllusively marine insurance brokerage and is a pos sible tenant. In conclusion, he expressed his feeling that the need of the people rendering these services will seek out the site and loca- tion most conducive to the successful conduction of their business, and that this environment creates certain needs, which needs will be served either by these facilities or others. • am COMMISSIONERS December 6, 1979 MINUTES -4 W City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL Commissioner Allen expressed her concern that the area has a number of needs and so little land and that unless provisions are made for the special needs, the area can support anything that can pos sibly be there,. She further stated that she would like to see the marine quality of the area preserved. Commissioner Balalis stated his understanding tha the applicant would prefer not to have a limita- tion to marine- oriented facilities, but that he would certainly welcome that use if an applicant for some of said space became available. Mr. Hewicker stated that in the Specific Area Plan for Mariner's Mile, there is included a sec- tion pertaining to uses on Mariner's Mile and such uses as yacht clubs, yacht brokers, social clubs, commercial- recreation, boat sales, marine supply, boat.repair and servicing, sport fishing • establishments, hotels, motels, businesses and professional offices where marine- related service are offered to the general public, and other uses which in.the opinion of the Planning Commission are of a similar nature, the language.of which could be adapted in this particular instance to include yacht brokers, boat sales, marine supply sales and boat repair and servicing and other kinds of businesses or professional offices where marine- related services are offered to the gen- eral public. INDEX Motion c Amendment to the Motion was made that if the cur- rent tenant should not stay, the additional space that the current tenant does not need will be re- stricted to the aforementioned uses. Commissioner McLaughlin expressed her opposition to this. Ayes x Amendment to the Motion was then voted on, which Noes XK x x MOTION FAILED. Absent Commissioner Balalis expressed his support of'the original motion, due to his feeling that there is ajneed for office space in that area and that •it would not be wise to require that all of -7- MINUTES December 6, 1979 m % . 9 City of Newport Beach McFadden Square and Cannery Village be marine -de pendent, as an oversupply and hardship would be created. Ayes x Yx x x x Motion was then voted on, which MOTION CARRIED1. Absent * * * Request to create two parcels of land for single Item #6 family residential development where a portion of one lot now exists, and the acceptance of an fm- RESUB- vironmental Document. 13iVSION NO. 6 LOCATION: A portion, of Lot 94, Tract No. 1701, located at 501 and 525 E1 CONTIN- Paseo Drive, on the northwesterly UED 00: side of E1 Paseo Drive between FEBRUARY Malabar Drive and Bayside Drive in 7, 1980 Irvine Terrace. • ZONE: R -1 APPLICANT: Dr. Robert Hubert, Newport Beach. OWNER: Same as Applicant ENGINEER: Robert Bein, William Frost and As- sociates, Newport Beach Motion x Motion was made to continue Item No. 6 to the re- Ayes x x x x gular Planning Commission meeting of February 7, Absent * 1980, as per the applicant's request. * * * Request to permit the construction of a single Item #7 family dwelling in the R -1 District that exceeds the height limit in the 24/28 Foot Height Limi.ta- VARIANCE t�ion District. NT. —1063 AMENDED) LOCATION: Lot 7, Tract No. 1257, located at 3425 Ocean Boulevard, on the APPROVED southerly side of Ocean Boulevard CONDI- and its intersection with Narciis- TITULLY, sus Avenue in Corona del Mar. • ZONE: R -1 11:1'3 December 6, 1979 APPLICANTS OWNERS: Norman and Edith Walker, Newport Beach Same as Applicants MINUTES The Public Hearing was opened regarding this item and Norman Walker, Applicant and Owner, appeared before the Planning Commission and stated his in- tention to occupy the property himself and stated his concurrence with the conditions as set forth in the Staff Report. He informed the Planning. Commission that the property is lower than Ocean Boulevard, no higher than the adjacent property, and cuts off no one's .view or air or 'sea breeze. Commissioner Beek expressed his feeling that the purpose of .a variance in this instance is that the present definition of height is unworkable and will not apply to a house built on a steep • slope and further expressed his desire that,thie Planning Commission revise its definition of heights. Motion x Motion was made that the Planning Commission make the findings as included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report and approve Variance No. 1063, sub- ject to the conditions as included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report. 0 Commissioner Allen expressed her concern relevant to building on a steep slope and suggested that there be included a clause attached to the deed that would .hold.the City blameless in cases such as this in which sites are vertical for the secon o� third owner, should anything happen, in the eVent.that the building is not as stable as it should be. Hugh Coffin, City Attorney, commented that ini- tially, the City will require, prior to any build iing, soils reports and other engineering reports that would indicate that it is built in as stable aco.ndition as possible and that the Coastal Com- COMMISSONERS MINUTES December 6, 1979 wag City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX mission.has attempted to undergo something of thi nature in this area. He further informed the Planning Commission that the City has an ammun- ity in the Government Code from liability for issuing a permit on a house, but that City liar bility is beginning to become a problem. He then .suggested that a condition be programmed into an approval of a variance in the event of an unusual circumstance that would require a recorded notice against the property indicating there may be a problem with it. Commissioner Beek expressed that one of the recom mendations of the Grading and Siltation Committee made to the City Council was that buildings built om a slope of instability such as this would re- quire both a geologist's report, and that the builders provide .either a bond or an insurance policy protecting all owners of the property for the next 15 years against slope collapse. James Hewicker, Director, replied that the por- tions dealing with the amendments to the grading code will come before the.City Council next week and the portions dealing with the zoning ordi- nance are tentatively scheduled for the next Planning Commission Study Session. Commissioner Balalis suggested that before the applicant could receive the grading permit, he would necessarily have to provide this if the grading ordinance is approved and a condition could be added to state that the City be held b➢ameless,'not provided by the zoning ordinance. Commissioner Allen expressed her intent that an insurance policy not be required and that the applicant not be charged any additional money, but that she would request that the applicant allow that a clause be included which would hold the City blameless. Commissioner Balalis expressed his understanding that in the San Diego region, the Coastal Commis - siion has required those statements, one of whiich -10- $0 7 December 6, 1979 of Newport Beach MINUTES . ROLL CALL I 1 1 1 I I I I. I INDEX was recorded, as an encumbrance against the property, with no effect on anyone else. He further expressed his under- standing that the applicant must provide the City with geology report and the geologist will give requirements1to building on the property, and the City must be held havinles in, the event the home slips. Motion x Amendment to the Motion was made that a condition be added, to wit: "Applicant shall record a document whereby.he waives all claim against the public and any governmental agency for future.liability or damage, resulting from the permission to build granted herein. This waiver shall be binding on the applicant's successors in interest and any subsequent purchasers of any portion of the real property." Commissioner Balalis accepted Commissioner Beek's Amendment to be included as part of his Motion. Ayes x x x x x Motion was then voted on; which MOTION CARRIED. Absent Request to consider an amendment to Section 20.87.140 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code as it pertains to thedefi nition of the term "Dwelling Unit ", and the acceptance of an Environmental Document. INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach mmissioner Beek expressed his feeling that the direction ich this is taking is that ultimately they will define dwelling unit to include a kitchen and that by bringing e cooking facilities back into it, there will be a more asonable definition of a dwelling unit. He then suggest - that the term "cooking" be added to the provisions in the finition of the term, "Dwelling Unit ". He expressed his eling that if this change is made, there is no longer a ed to worry about the amortization schedule, because the uses are no.longer non - conforming, and that an amortiza- on of 30 years is reasonable; however, an amortization of years is excessive. He suggested including a clause ecifying not before 1985 or at the first transfer of title that the enforcement only takes place at the time the operty is sold. James Hewicker, Director, explained that this pertains to lots in which cases there are two dwelling units that ere built at a time when there -11- MINUTES m December 6, 1979 1 R x 1 6tv of Newport Beach were two dwelling units permitted on that lot, bu due to the fact that zoning on the property has been changed so that only one dwelling unit is le gal, said situation under the current code must be altered 30 years from the date of original construction of the dwelling and has nothing to do with whether those dwellings have kitchens.. The Public Hearing was opened regarding this item and Marjorie Nielsen, 707 Marguerite, Old Corona del Mar, appeared before the Planning Commission and expressed her feeling that a bedroom without an! outside door presents a fire hazard and stated heir preference that the amortization period be 60I years. Dick Nichols, 519 Iris, appeared before the Plian- ning Commission and suggested that the time perio be 10 or 15 years from this date rather than 30 or 60 years from construction: . Commissioner Beek replied that the builder should be given time to amortize their investment in the building. 40 Mr. Nichols again appeared before the Planningi Commission and suggested that two units be al- lowed, but that one of them be 2,000 sq. ft. and leave less than 600 sq. ft. buildable for the second unit. He expressed his feeling that the definition of dwelling unit will depend on what type of homes are constructed. Commissioner Balalis expressed his concern re- garding the 60 year amortization period, because many of the areas contain dwelling units that are duplexes in R -1 districts and a large invest- ment is involved, as well as the peninsula, which contains multiple units which would necessarily have.to be modified or demolished. Commissioner Beek suggested that the 60 years in the case of a zoning change apply from the time o the zoning change, not from the time of constru- ction of the dwelling. -12- INDEX MINUTES December 6, 1979 ITD I y Gtv of Newport Beach Motion was made to amend the Code, to wit: ": ..must be altered to conform to the re- quirements of the Code within 30 years from the date of construction of the non - conforming. unilts, unless specifically exempted by the City Counciil, or unless the units have been made non- conformling by a change of zoning since the original construe tion, in which case, they must be altered to con- form in 60 years from the zoning change." Mrs..Nielsen.again appeared before the Planning Commission and stated that the Coastal Commission has now changed their buildable area to two times the buildable area in all of California, except Newport Beach and San Pedro and a lot of the kitchens were added during the second war at a time of shortage of housing, and to require thiat kitchens or bathrooms be removed would bring about a property devaluation. She expressed her feeling that people should be allowed to use thei . property to its highest and best use. Motion Substitute Motion was made that Amendment No. 538 be revised to include a 60 year amortization period, rather than a 30 year amortization per- iod. Commissioner. Beek expressed his opposition to the Substitute Motion. Commissioner Balalis stated his understanding that the City Council requested that the Planning Commission change the amortization schedule and delete a sentence. Ayes x Yx x Y Substitute Motion was then voted on, which MOTION Noes x CARRIED. Absent Motion K Mlotion was made that the Planning Commission de- Ayes x x x Y liete the language as indicated is struck out on Noes x the attachment to the Staff Report of Amendment Absent * No. 538. Motion x Motion was made that the house be required to be brought up to Code at the time of sale. • Motion was then withdrawn. -13- C MISSIONERS1 MINUTES December 6, 1979 N City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX The Planning Commission then requested that Staff consider 4 items to be. included on the report: 1) only upon sale of the property; 2) in no icas before 1985; 3) 60 years from the zoning change, if the non - conforming is created by a zoning change; 4) 30 years from construction of the non conforming units, or the units which became nom - conforming as a result of the change of the defi- nition of the term dwelling unit. Commissioner Beek suggested that Staff also put kitchen or cooking facilities into the definition of the term "Dwelling Unit" and put back in makin a separate unit by closing a door or putting up apartition. 0 Fames Hewicker, Director, explained that this is ai, proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which has been suggested by the Fire Department in order to provide clarity as to where the City stands in relation to the underground stor- age of flammable liquids in residential areas.. -14- Commissioner Allen then suggested that Staff brin back to the Planning Commission an idea as best they can as to the age of the units which would be affected. • Commissioner Balalis stated that he is aware of some of the areas where zone changes have ocurred but that he was not aware of any cases in which dwelling units have been built illegally because of a leniency in the definition. Request to.consider an amendment to Title 20 of Item #9 the Newport.Beach Municipal Code as it pertains to the underground storage of flammable liquids. AMENDMENT in residential areas, and the acceptance of an To. 540 Environmental Document. APPROVED INITIATED BY: The City of Newport Beach 0 Fames Hewicker, Director, explained that this is ai, proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance which has been suggested by the Fire Department in order to provide clarity as to where the City stands in relation to the underground stor- age of flammable liquids in residential areas.. -14- w In December 6, 1979 z Mr MINUTES Motion x Motion was made that the Planning Commission alb -. prove Amendment No. 540. Commissioner Haidinger expressed his understand- ing that anyone who has such a tanker and is do- ing something that this would prohibit would be allowed to continue to do so, so that there is; no great inconvenience to him. Mr. Hewicker stated that this would represent a legal non- conforming use and the person with this, siituation would be able to continue to use it under the non- conforming section of the Code. Augie Wagner, Fire Marshall, replied that there are no residential areas in which there are under- gr und- storage tanks, and if there were, they would be illegal and would be removed. Ayes x x x x x Motion was then voted on, which MOTION CARRIED:. ent * * * Request to establish a boat repair and maintenanc Item #10 facility in the C -2 District, and the acceptance . of an Environmental Document. The proposed de= USE PER- MIT N0. velopment includes a vertical lift on Newport Bay. 19T2 0 LOCATION: Lot 10, Tract No. 814, and Lot Nos APPROVED 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 221, NDI- Section A, Newport Beach, located TIONALLY at 223 21st Street, on the north- westerly side of 21st Street, be- tween The Arcade and Newport Bay. ZONE: C -2 APPLICANT: Howard C. Bishop III, Newport Beac OWNERS: Victor J. and Eileen Swanson, Apple Valley AND -15- �x m ;) t CALL December 6, 1979 Of Beach MINUTES Request to establish one building site and eli- miinate interior lot lines where six lots now exist so as to permit the establishment of a boat repair and maintenance facility on the pro- perty. LOCATION ZONE: APPLICANT: OWNERS • I I I I( I ENGINEER: Item #11 RESUB- D�VISION N0�6 6U— Lot 10, Tract No. 814, and Lot Nos APPROVED 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 221, CONDI- Section A,,Newport Beach, located TIONALLY at 223 21st Street, on the north-- westerly side of 21st Street, be- tween The Arcade and Newport Bay. C -2 Howard C. Bishop III, Newport Beach Victor J. and Eileen Swanson, Apple Valley Gary Siegel and Company, Tustin These items were heard concurrently, due to their relationship In response to a question posed by Commissioner Allen, Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator, replied that they will be removing an existing bulkhead and putting it back in to give the structural support needed and the volume of water and water life would not be disturbed. The Public Hearing was opened regarding this item and Brion Jeannette, 504 N. Newport Boulevard, Architect, appeared before the Planning Commissio and explained that they are taking an existing boat facility and making it a useable boat faci- liity and adding a small storage building on the eastern side of the property for safe storage of flammable liquids and controlling any wash - down of bad fluids. Ih response to a question posed by Commissioner • Beek, Mr. Jeannette replied that the concrete p�'lons will support the float and the boat will -16- C MISSIONERS1 MINUTES December 6, 1979 n } i C ty of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX drive in between the two fingers and the vessel willl be hoisted up to the platform level and tracks will take it into the boatyard. He fur- ther explained that the transfer area is left open for maneuverability, and the rails are de. pressed train rails in concept, and the hoist itself is attached to the bulkhead and at two points down the length of the hoist is a pier. Howard Bishop, Newport Beach, explained that the vertical lift has four motors on it and there are four pilings under each motor and the cement walkways that start from the bulkhead and go out 60 feet are underneath the electric motors and there are supports for that and when the tabl is down, the center part lifts the boat for people to walk on. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Jeannette replied that the existing • 2;000 sq. ft. office building site will be used solely for the business and the first floor will be metal working and woodworking shops and the upstairs will be the office function. r � Bob Rubian, Proprietor of the Crab Cooker, ap- peared before the Planning Commission and stated that he has a warehouse the entrances of which are at the point of the boatyard proposal. He expressed his feeling that the boatyard is a good project, but expressed his concern that large boats and recreational-vehicles will be accommodated, possibly blocking the streets and the thoroughfare and circulation and the loading zone and driveways in and out of nearby establish ments. In conclusion, he expressed his second concern that parking is deficient. Mr. Jeannette explained that the maneuverability of large boats will all be coming through the water and won't be launching on a weekend basis, but will be coming directly to the yard and goi- ing on rails and not waiting and when leaving -17- MINUTES �a December 6, 1979 ON of Newport Beach INDEX the area via the land, it will go out the gates. In answer to Mr. Rubian's last concern, Don Webb, Assistant City Engineer, replied that there are two drive approaches on 21st Street and one of th required conditions is that the unused one be closed up and can be used for parking. Mr. Rubian expressed an additional concern re g4rding the 24' pedestrian opening from the 22nd Street Arcade onto the premises, stating that one or two public meters would have to be elimi- nated in the arcade area, inquiring whether the 24' opening is necessary, or whether the exist- ing 18' is adequate, leaving the two parking places as they now exist. Mr. Bishop.responded that they do not intend to remove any parking meters. • The Planning Commission agreed to add.a condition to follow Condition No. 1 to read, "The entrap -ce from the arcade shall be such that it will not reduce the number of metered parking spaces." Commissioner Beek posed a question, to which Mr. Bishop replied that there will be one speci- fic place for washdowns, which will have a leachi system in it which will be there strictly to col- lect barnacles, solvents, etc. that come off the bottoms of the boats, and will eventually.lead back into the bay itself, but will filter all the impurities as it does and will necessarily have to be cleaned out periodically and will have t� comply with the California Regional Water Qiva- lty Control Board.. Mr. Hewicker replied that beginning on Page 9 of the Initial Study, there are mitigation mea- sures proposed which are made a part of the con - dtitions, beginning with Mitigation Measure No. 10 and ending with.Mitigation Measure No.. 14, all dealing with retention basins, grease traps, regular sweeping, etc. MINUTES December 6, 1979 I u s City of Newport Beach Motion x Motion was made that the Planning Commission make th findings as included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Rep.ort.and approve Use Permit No. 1922, subject to the conditions as included in Exhibit "A' of the Staff Report, with the additional c.oln- dition added following Condition No. 1 to read,i ".T;IIe entrance from the arcade shall be such that it will nat reduce the number of metered parking sp ces." mmissioner Beek inquired whether it would be ceptable to the applicant if a specific condi- on were included that all rainfall would be ained through the leaching system to insure . at anything on the property go.through the aching system before going into the bay. -19- M'. Bishop replied that the back end of the..pr;o- p,rty is included with the EIR Initial Study a�d at the bulkhead there is an elevation of W .and at the rear of the property there is an ele- vation of 620' and at the Arcade there is an elevation of 542' so that it would be impossible for water to go over the back end onto their property, and that the catch basin is 48' longs, 2V deep and 85' wide and can contain a large amount of water. He added that if they find that the leaching system is too low, hydraulics will indicate this and there will be a pump that can pNt it back up to a flow level and the entire system is cleaned out periodically. Ayes x x x Mbtion was then voted on, which MOTION CARRIED. Absent Motion x Motion was made that the Planning Commission make Ayes Y Ix x the findings as included in Exhibit "A" of the Absent * Staff Report and approve Resubdivision No. 644, subject to the conditions as included in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report. * * * Tihere being no further business, the Planning Commission adjourned at 10:15 p.m. D bra Allen, Secretary Planning Commission City of Newport Beach -19-