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Draft Resolution recommending
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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,
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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.
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the
Hoag Hospital Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 142
(To be attached upon recommendation of approval)
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