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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 06-23-2005Planning Commission Minutes 06/23/2005 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Planning Commission Minutes June 23, 2005 Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m. • • Page 1 of 4 file: //H: \Plancomm\2005 \062305.htm 07/08/2005 INDEX ROLL CALL Commissioners Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins Commissioner Cole was excused, Ed Selich no longer serves on the Planning Commission as he was appointed a Councilmember, all other Commissioners were present. STAFF PRESENT: Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director Aaron C. Harp, Assistant City Attorney Rich Edmonston, Transportation and Development Services Manager Ginger Varin, Planning Commission Executive Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS: PUBLIC COMMENTS None None POSTING OF THE AGENDA: POSTING OF THE AGENDA The Planning Commission Agenda was posted on June 17, 2005. CONSENT CALENDAR OBJECT: MINUTES of the regular meeting of June 9, 2005. ITEM NO. 1 Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Hawkins to approve the minutes as Approved corrected. Ayes: Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes, None Absent: Cole Abstain: None HEARING ITEMS SUBJECT: Barry Saywitz Residence (PA2005 -085) ITEM NO.2 5005 River Avenue PA2006 -085 ppeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of Condominium Continued to file: //H: \Plancomm\2005 \062305.htm 07/08/2005 • • • Planning Commission Minutes 06/23/2005 Page 2 of 4 Conversion No. 2005 -004, Parcel Map 2005 -021 and Modification Permit 06/23/2005 No. 2005 -042. The applications would authorize the conversion of an existing duplex into a two -unit condominium complex allowing individual ale of each unit. Also included in the application is a request for a modification to the Zoning Code to allow the installation of a partition wall to establish two single -car garage parking spaces with substandard idth. Ms. Temple stated that the applicant has requested that this item b continued to the next hearing on July 7, to allow him time to work with his architect and structural engineer. Following a brief discussion it was decided to continue this item to Jul 1, 2005. Motion was made by Chairperson Tucker to continue this item to Jul 1, 2005. Ayes- Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: Cole Abstain: None xn,t SUBJECT: Steven Fischer ( PA2005 -098) ITEM NO.3 3600 E. Coast Highway PA2006 -098 Use Permit approval to allow a waiver of 4 off - street parking spaces for Continued to he development of a new two -story, 3,250 square -foot commercial 07/07/2005 building. Ms. Temple stated that the applicant has requested that this item be ontinued to July 7, 2005. otion was made by Chairperson Tucker to continue this item to July 7, 005. yes: Eaton, Toerge, Tucker, McDaniel and Hawkins Noes: None Absent: Cole Abstain: None ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: ADDITIONAL BUSINESS City Council Follow -up - Ms. Temple noted that the Ordinance for the Lexus property was given final approval, and the City Council mad the nominations for the two vacancies on the Planning Commission this month and those nominees are Ron Beers, Michael Henn, Mart Klein and Commissioner Toerge. b) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee - none. and it was noted that the City file: //H:\Plancomm \2005 \062305.htm 07/08/2005 • L • Planning Commission Minutes 06/23/2005 will select a representative to replace Commissioner Selich. Report from Planning Commission's representatives to the Plan Update Committee - no meeting. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the L Coastal Plan Certification Committee - Commissioner Toerge m that discussion related to the Coastal Commission response to submission of the City's Land Use Plan was started and will conti through to the next meeting. Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Committee - no meeting. Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report at a subsequent meeting - none. Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on future agenda for action and staff report - none. Status Reports on Planning Commission requests - distributed w agenda. Project status - none Requests for excused absences - Commissioner McDaniel asked be excused from the meeting on July 7th, and Chairperson Tucl will be excused on July 21st. Presentations - Chairperson Tucker then read and presented Commissioner Ed Selich a Resolution of the Planning Commiss commending his work and dedication to the City, a Certificate Achievement for perfect attendance, and a Proclamation from City Council in recognition of service on the Planning Commission the past ten years as well as participation on various ad t committee meetings established by the City Council. Chairperson Tucker then read a letter noting Commissioner contributions. Ms. Temple presented a plaque to Ed Selich in recognition of dedication and hard work to the City. Councilmember Tod Ridgeway then spoke noting Ed's contributior and dedication, and ability to communicate to the citizenry at large. Former Commissioners Anne Gifford and Michael K and reminisced about Ed Selich's time on the Planning file : //H:1Plancomm120051062305.htm Page 3 of 4 07/08/2005 • I1 LA • Planning Commission Minutes 06/23/2005 Commissioners Toerge, McDaniel and Hawkins noted appreciation of Ed's work while serving on the Planning Comn and that his awards were well deserved. Ed Selich then made comments thanking the Commission and for their support, noting the dynamics of the Commission and the and that it was a great opportunity and experience for him. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION file: //H:\Plancomm \2005 \062305.htm Page 4 of 4 07/08/2005