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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 1Exhibit No, 1 Draft Resolution recommending certification of the SEIR 3Nq Blank 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2008- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF THE HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 1991107103) WHEREAS, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has applied to the City of Newport Beach for General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -005, Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. 2007 -001 and Development Agreement No. 2007- 001 (PA 2007 -073) to modify existing regulatory documents that provide for the current use and future development of the 38 -acre, Hoag Hospital campus located at One Hoag Drive in the City of Newport Beach. WHEREAS, as part of its application, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian requests approval of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the Hoag Hospital Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 942 (Final EIR No. 142) "Supplemental Environmental Impact Report." WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § §21000, et seq.) and its implementing State regulations (CEQA Guidelines) (14 Cal. Reg. § §15000, et seq.), the City of Newport Beach prepared Final EIR No. 142, which was certified in 1992. The FEIR was prepared to address the potential impacts associated with construction of the Hoag Hospital Master Plan Development program. The Final EIR addressed the impacts associated with the phased reconstruction and development of the Upper Campus and development of the Lower Campus. The Final EIR included a supplemental EIR volume (Final EIR No. 142, Volume V), which was prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15163, provided clarifications to the EIR and project, and was distributed for public review before Final EIR No. 142 was certified. WHEREAS, In accordance with CEQA §21166 and CEQA Guidelines §15162 and §15163, the City has determined that a Supplement to Final EIR No. 142 is required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the proposed modifications to the Hoag Hospital Master Plan. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 31, 2008, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, at which time the Planning Commission considered the North Newport Center Addendum. A notice of time, place, and purpose of the meeting was duly given in accordance with the Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting, including the evidence and arguments submitted by the City staff, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and all interested parties. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information in the North Newport Center Addendum and in the full administrative record, p Planning Commission Resolution No. Hoag Hospital Master Plan Amendment Page 2 of 3 including the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, before taking any action recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment, Planned WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that: (1) The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report assessed the environmental effects of the requested applications and has been prepared in compliance in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § §21000, et seq.) and its implementing State regulations (CEQA Guidelines) (14 Cal. Reg. § §15000, et seq.). (2) The Supplemental EIR adequately analyzes project- related impacts, identifies feasible mitigation measures, and discusses project alternatives, and that the Supplemental EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends certification of the Supplemental EIR, attached as Exhibit "A," based on the weight of the evidence in the administrative record, including Final Environmental Impact Report No. 142. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF AYES: NOES: BY: Robert Hawkins, Chairman BY: Bradley Hillgren, Secretary 2008. 31 Planning Commission Resolution No. Hoag Hospital Master Plan Amendment Page 3 of 3 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the Hoag Hospital Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 142 (To be attached upon recommendation of approval) 3 �- Blank 33