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Home My WebLink Aboutpc minutes 10-04-07Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Commission Minutes DRAFT October 4, 2007 Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Page 1 of 4 file: //F: \Users \PLN\Shared \Planning Commission\PC Minutes \mn10- 04- 07.htm 10/12/2007 INDEX ROLL CALL Commissioners Eaton, Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel, Toerge and Hillgren: Commissioners Eaton and Hillgren were excused. TAFF PRESENT: David Lepo, Planning Director Aaron Harp, Assistant City Attorney Tony Brine, Principal Engineer Patrick Alford, Senior Planner Brandon Nichols, Associate Planner Ginger Varin, Planning Commission Secretary and Administrative Assistant PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Lepo introduced two of our newest staff members, Melinda Gondrez, Assistant Planner and Erin Steffen, Office Assistant. None POSTING OF THE AGENDA: POSTING OF THE AGENDA The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on September 28, 2007. HEARING ITEMS OBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of September 20, 2007. ITEM NO. 1 Motion was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commissioner Toerge Approved to approve the minutes as corrected. Ayes: Cole, McDaniel and Toerge Noes: Peotter and Hawkins Excused: Eaton and Hillgren 'ITEM NO. 2 OBJECT: Hanano Properties LLC (PA2007 -059) PA2007 -059 2100 Bristol Street Approved Request to allow the addition of a convenience store, including beer and win ales, to an existing Arco service station. ssociate Planner Nichols gave an overview of the staff report. Mark Fink of Donco and Sons, speaking for Mr. Ibraham, noted the following have been revised to address the concerns raised at the last meeting by the ommission: two interior restrooms with interior entrances; increase in squar footage to replace storage space displaced by the reconfigured restrooms; and, increased landscaping. Page 1 of 4 file: //F: \Users \PLN\Shared \Planning Commission\PC Minutes \mn10- 04- 07.htm 10/12/2007 Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 t Commission inquiry, Mr. Fink answered that they have reviewed and accept ndings and conditions contained in the staff report. ner Cole, noting the PAC letter, asked if there was any traffic increa Will people come to the facility just to use the store and not buy gas? Fink answered staff had a study done that indicated no increase in traffic is icted with the new use. The gas prices will be raised if the store is approved analysis is 5 to 7 vehicles an hour estimate for store use. irman Hawkins noted the PAC concern is circulation with patrons wanting the convenient store and pump gas. Fink answered the average time a person spends at a gas pump is rtes and the average time to purchase something is 1 -2 minutes as the it all pre- packaged. Ibraham, property owner, added that customers will come into the store the gas and pick up items. Currently gas is his only source of income and ime will be reduced when the store sales start. He is planning on increa gas prices. comment was opened. Venezia, Chairman of the Project Advisory Committee for :)ment Agency for Santa Ana Heights, referenced a letter signed by the stated you must consider the surroundings; traffic queuing into C it King, and the gas station; and, this project will have a neg y impact. Ibraham discussed the traffic problems between 12 and 2 caused by Carl's Jr. then presented a computer printout between the same hours that verifies he only 30 cars per hour using 8 fueling pumps with no pump stacking. Fink added a balance has to be struck as there is a much higher profit of the convenience store than what comes off the gas islands. comment was closed. ion was made by Commissioner Cole and seconded by Commi )aniel to adopt resolution with findings and conditions approving Use 2007 -009. missioner Toerge noted the project meets the Code; traffic will be lessens concerns don't match up to the property owners vested right; parking :lent; no significant modification; and, changes have improved the project. m Hawkins noted that during his field visit he did not see a traffic probl PAC concerns but based on the pricing discussion feels it will not ony Brine, Principal Engineer, noted the trip rates are the same for a gas rith or without a convenience market. Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel None Page 2 of 4 file : //F: \Users\PLN\Shared\Planning Commission \PC Minutes\mn10- 04- 07.htm 10/12/2007 Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 Excused: I Eaton and Hill ren OBJECT: Addendum to the 2005 -2006 Housing Element Implementation ITEM NO. 3 Report An addendum to the 2005 -2006 Housing Element Implementation Report is being provided to the Planning Commission for review. The addendum covers the gap period between the end of the last fiscal year and the end of the calendar year (July 2006 - December 2006). Mr. Nichols gave an overview of the staff report. Chairman Hawkins, noted the table on page 7 is confusing. Mr. Nichols explained the Bayview Landing project approval had units for low and very low housing needs but none were proposed for moderate. The project satisfied these Regional Housing Needs Assessment goals for the to requirements. It was agreed to revise the table to better depict a positive benefit. Public comment was opened. Public comment was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Peotter and seconded by Commissioner Col to forward the addendum as modified to the City Council for final review and pproval. yes: Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel and Toerge Noes: None Excused:1 Eaton and Hill ren UBJECT: Knight Appeal (PA2007 -137) ITEM NO. 4 312 Hazel Drive PA2007 -112 n appeal by Diane Knight of the Planning Director's interpretation regarding the Continued to application of a development stringline (setback) determined pursuant to General 10/18/2007 Plan Natural Resources Element Policy NR 23.6 to property located at 312 Hazel Drive. This Rem was continued to October 18, 2007 at the request of the appellant. Stafl noted there is a possibility that this item may be withdrawn by the applicant. Motion was made by Commissioner Peotter and seconded by Commissioner Col to continue this item to October 18, 2007. Ayes: Peotter, Cole, Hawkins, McDaniel, Toerge Noes: None Excused: Eaton and Hillgren ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: ADDITIONAL BUSINESS a. City Council Follow -up Mr. Lepo reported at the last Council meeting the Code Amendments on mechanical screening on rooftops and ground, and the Development Agreement for Pacific View Memorial Park ordinances were approved; and, City Council chose Richards, Watson and Gershawn as outside counsel to report to them on the Page 3 of 4 file: //F: \Users \PLN\Shared \Planning Commission\PC Minutes \mn10- 04- 07.htm 10/12/2007 Planning Commission Minutes 10/04/2007 tial care facilities through a sub - committee headed by Assistant City Manage Dave Kiff. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee Chairman Hawkins reported that the executive committee had a meeting to discuss protocol with regards to information requests of various departments that had proven to be problematic. Report from the Planning Commission's representative to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee Commissioner Toerge reported there was no meeting but one is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10th. Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like Staff to report on at a subsequent meeting None. Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff report Commissioner Peotter asked for the Commission rules and regulations to come back at a convenient time to discuss how minutes are done with the goal to have action minutes only per Robert's Rules. Pnject status The Hoag Health Center will be heard at the November 15th meeting. The Master Plan for Hoag will be heard January or February of 2008. Requests for excused absences None p.m. BRADLEY HILLGREN, SECRETARY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION ENT Page 4 of 4 file: //F: \Users \PLN\Shared \Planning Commission \PC Minutes \mnl0- 04- 07.htm 10/12/2007