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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSt. Andrews Presbyterian Church (PA2002-265)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 3 June 3, 2004 TO: Planning Commission FROM: James Campbell, Senior Planner, (949) 644 -3210 A jcamobell @city newport-beach ca us SUBJECT: St. , Andrews Presbyterian Church Expansion (PA2002 -265) General Plan Amendment, Zone Change & Use Permit 600 St. Andrews Road Since the first meeting on this project conducted on May 20, 2004, the applicant and representatives of the Cliff Haven and Newport Height homeowners groups have met to discuss the project. Staff has been told that the meeting did not result in a compromise; however, the dialog continues. At the last meeting, many issues were raised that require additional attention and the responses to comments made on the Draft EIR are not complete as of the drafting of this report. For these reasons, staff needs additional time to adequately complete the tasks and prepare for upcoming hearings. Staff hopes to complete the responses to comments in the coming days and they will be distributed to the Commission and made available to the public as soon as possible. Commissioner Eaton requested that the minutes of previous consideration of the project be made available. The minutes for Use Permit No. 822 from the 1980s and Site Plan Review No. 31 are attached as Exhibit No. 1. The City has received additional correspondence since the last hearing, which is attached as Exhibit No. 2. Staff recommends a continuance to June 17, 2004. Prepared by: 4 J es W. Camp ell, Serh6r Planner Submitted by: tUl� atricia L. Temple, Plarining Director Exhibits 1. Minutes from previous consideration of UP No. 822 and SPR No. 31 2. Additional correspondence u This Page Left Intentionally Blank Exhibit No. 1 Minutes from previous consideration of UP No. 822 (1980's) and SPR No. 31 1, This Page Left Intentionally Blank q COMMISSIONERS REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES PLACE: City Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 p.m. DATE: June 24, 1982 m m m m F v City of Newport Beach OLL CALL INDEX X X * X X X Commissioner King was absent. Commissioner Balalis was X I lll present at 7:45 p.m. 0 EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: James D. Hewicker, Planning Director Robert Burnham, Assistant City Attorney STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator Craig Bluell, Senior Planner Rich Edmonston, Traffic Engineer Pamela Woods, Secretary Staff advised the Commission that the applicant for Items No. 5 and 6 - Use Permit No. 2086 and Tentative Map of Tract No. 11806, has withdrawn these items. Items No. Request to consider a Traffic Study in conjunction withnd 3 the expansion of an existing church facility located in the R -1 and R -2 District. TRAFFIC AND STUDY Request to permit the construction of a new church USE PERMIT sanctuary building in the R -1 and R -2 Districts which N0. 822 includes meeting rooms, a banquet room, classrooms, ended) administrative offices and a kitchen facility. A new education building is also proposed. The proposal also includes a request to allow a portion of the proposed sanctuary building and a building- mounted cross, to exceed 35 feet in height; a request to waive a portion of the required on -site parking spaces for the proposed sanctuary; and the acceptance of an environmental document. -I- 6- n x � r c m M M m ._ m m OLL CALL June 24, 1982 of Newport Beach Request .to,,establish. a.. single ,parcel: of land for the expansion of. an existing church facility, where 10 lots, a portion of one lot, and a proposed abandoned alley presently exist. LOCATION: Lots 31 -35, Tract 1220; Lots 142 -146, Tract 1218; a portion of Lot 171, Block 54, Irvine's Subdivision; and a 20 foot wide alley located at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews' Road, Clay Street and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School, in Cliff Haven. ZONE: R -1 and R -2 APPLICANT: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant ENGINEER: Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, Newport Beach Agenda Items No. 1, 2 and 3 were heard concurrently due to their relationship. Planning Director Hewicker presented background information on these items. He referred to the supplemental staff report and stated that an additional count of the church parking was taken on Sunday, June 19, 1982, which was Father's Day. He stated that the applicant has revised the parking proposal. Commissioner Balalis was present at 7:45 p.m. The public hearing opened in connection with these items and Mr. Milan Dostal, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Dostal stated that the revised plan attempts to satisfy the concerns of the neighbors and the necessary programs of the Church. He stated that the height and mass of the proposal have been decreased, the visual impacts to the neighborhood have also been decreased, and the proposed parking facilities have been increased. -2- MINUTES RESUB- DIVISION N0. 723 ALL PFROVED CONDI- TIONALLY I � r c m 0 ROLL CALL June 24, 1982 of Newport Beach MINUTES Mr. Dostal stated that a new parking study has been ' performed for the proposed project. He stated that they have received positive responses from Newport Harbor High School relating to the joint usage of the high school parking lot. He stated that they are awaiting the preparation of documentation from the school district's attorney. He stated that the school district is also interested in utilizing the church's parking lot for the school's auditorium use during the evening hours. Mr. Dostal read to the Commission a letter dated June 24, 1982, from Mr. Paul Kloster, MAI appraiser and resident of Newport Heights, which stated that the proposed project will benefit the community and be a part of the continual upgrading of the neighborhood. Commissioner Balalis asked if the high school would be using the church's parking lot in the evenings during the football season. Air. Dostal stated that the church's parking lot on the corner of 15th Street and Clay Street would be available for the school's use during the evening. Commissioner Balalis expressed his concern that the parking lot is located close to a residential area and asked if evening time limitations would be imposed on the parking lot and the proposed parking facility. Mr. Dostal stated that this would be possible. Mr. C. Edward Ware, of C. Edward Ware Associates, Inc., Architects, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Ware referred to the revised renderings of the proposed project and described the revisions in comparison with the original design. He stated that seating in the worship area has been reduced, which will improve the parking situation. He stated that the mass of the building has been reduced by approximately 28 percent, one floor of occupancy removed, and 20 feet in height has been eliminated. He stated that the fifth floor will now be for conference type meetings and small groups. Further, that two people, the Senior Pastor and his secretary will occupy the fourth floor. He further stated that the sanctuary tower has been rotated 45 degrees and the entrance from Clay Street to the parking area has been eliminated. Commissioner Beek asked if the proposed tower is needed to make a statement for the church and is required for the office space, or if the office space. can be accommodated under the 35 foot height limit. -3- INDEX I L,(JJyVVUJJM VLN June 24, 1982 i m m m m City of Newport Beach :OLL CALL Mr. Ware stated that the addition of a third floor to the other buildings.for, the office space, would destroy the design concept 'and aesthetics of the proposal. He stated that the proposed sanctuary tower makes a statement that this is a church and that it is an important and worthy. structure to the people of the community. In response to a question posed by .Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Ware stated that the top floor will be utilized as the mechanical room. Mr. Ware stated the advantages in having the fans and air in -take ducts located at a higher level. He also stated that this space will accommodate the overrun for the elevator. MINUTES WDEX Mr. Carl Irwin, bf Irwin and Associates, Architect representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Irwin stated that on May 27, 1982, an 85 foot boom, the height of the proposed structure, was placed on the property. He delivered a slide presentation which depicted the height of the 85 foot boom in relationship to 30 different locations in the area. The last two slides were graphs on the parking study. He discussed the proposed surface parking and the proposed below grade parking structure. Mr. Irwin stated that studies have indicated that it will be between three and five years before the church's Sunday attendance capacity will need the parking spaces within the proposed parking structure. He stated that during this time, the church can develop an alternate plan for the use of the high school's parking lot and the rescheduling of church activities to resolve the parking issue. He stated that if the proposed parking structure is not built, the church will monitor the growth of the congregation and the street parking in conjunction with the Planning Department's indication that the proposed parking structure is necessary. Commissioner Salalis asked how the church services will be staggered in order to facilitate the parking. Dr. John A. Huffman, Jr., Pastor of the .St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, stated that they are desirous Of having an 8:30 a.m. and a 10:15 a.m. service, which increases the time between the services, rather than three services. -4- 1 U COMMISSIONERS r c m � m c m x m m a June 24, 1982 of Newport Beach Mr. Charles Palmer, resident of 1701 Kings Road, appeared before the Commission and stated that the revised plan. will be. a tremendous asset to the community of Newport Beach. Mr. Ron Reble, resident of 1821 Kings Road, and a member of the Cliff Haven Community Association and member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, stated that he can understand both sides of this unique issue. He stated that this situation deals with good guys against good guys. He stated that he endorses the revised plan of the church and urged approval of the proposed project. Commissioner Balalis asked the speakers to express their comments on the proposed parking structure and whether the proposed parking structure should be built. Mr. Reble stated that the proposed parking structure should be built at a later time. He stated that the proposed surface parking will help to alleviate the current parking congestion. Mr. Jack Gerling, resident of 411 Kings Road, stated that the church is a good influence and an integral part of the community. He stated that the proposed addition to the church will increase the value of surrounding properties and urged approval of the proposed project. Mr. Jack Grimshaw, resident of 400 Signal Road, stated that the growth of the site will be beneficial to the community. He stated that the proposed project will beautify the area and increase property values. Mrs. Maureen Grimshaw stated that they have lived in this area for over 23 years. She stated that the church provides a variety of programs for many people in the community and urged approval of the proposed project. Mr. Roy Ward, resident of 1508 Galaxy Drive, stated that St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is an active, progressive church in the community. He stated that the church needs this structure, because the community needs its services. -5- MINUTES INDEX I COMMISSIONERS �x r c c.� a June 24, 1982 MINUTES City of Newport Beach LOLL CALL INDEX Mr. Peter Gendron, President of Cliff Haven Community Association,...appeared before the Commission. Mr. Gendron submitted a questionnaire which had been circulated to the residents of the area and stated that the responses overwhelmingly indicate that occupied space above 35 feet is not . acceptable within the R -1 zoned community and that adequate, on -site parking must be provided. He stated that of the 380 questionnaires mailed, over 200 were completed and returned. He stated that the revised plan still represents a high rise office building in a residential community. He stated that this is a matter involving environmental impacts, density and height, not religious issues. He stated that the Commission must determine if this proposed office building with its massive height, constitutes good planning and would be allowed within any residential community within the City of Newport Beach. Mr. Gendron urged denial of the proposed project. Mr. George West, resident of 412 Snug Harbor Road, read to the Commission the comments received from the questionnaires which related to concerns with the proposed capacity, high school parking lot, height of the proposed sanctuary, architectural features and traffic congestion. He stated that only eleven comments on the questionnaires were received in favor of the proposed project. He stated that a reduction of 20 feet in height in not a compromise and stated that the mass of the building is not being reduced, but is being redistributed. He urged denial of the proposed project. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. West stated that in order of opposition, they are opposed to the height, inadequate parking and mass for the proposed structure. He stated that the 35 foot height limit is a main concern and should be enforced on the proposal. He also stated that the desired number of seats for the church, is more than the land can support. Mr. Willard Courtney, resident of 611 St. James Place, distributed.to the Commission his written presentation. Mr. Courtney stated that no attempts have been made in the revised plan to correct the objections which were stated at the last meeting. He stated that the City's -6- 10 n 7� � r c m m a oco � 7C m m D 3 m m L ROLL CALL June 24, 1982 of Newport Beach Code requiring one parking space for every five .seats is totally unrealistic and not a valid factor in determining what is adequate parking for this use. He discussed how adequate parking for this use should be calculated. He stated that in considering the proposed new sanctuary seating, he has determined that 541 on -site parking spaces should be required. He stated that at 70 cars per level, a 7.3 multi -level parking structure would be necessary. He stated that this is totally unacceptable to the area. Mr. Courtney stated that in the early 1960'x, he was Chairman of the Building Committee for the church when an addition was made to the existing sanctuary. He stated that at that time, the City required that the church provide a letter from the school giving their permission to use the school parking when not in conflict with school activities, which was accomplished. Further, he stated that the church was pianning to acquire the Clay Street properties when and if they became available and that these properties would be used for parking. He stated on this basis, permits for the expansion of the existing sanctuary were granted. He then referred to the staff report dated January 3, 1974, which he stated substantiates his statements. Mr. Courtney compared the proposed project and the parking plan with other churches in the area. He stated that the church has the capability of providing on -site parking, but is not doing so. He stated that the church should be required to provide subterranean and grade level parking. He then urged denial of the proposed project. Commissioner Beek asked Mr. Courtney to clarify his position on the required- on -site parking and the proposed parking structure. Mr. Courtney stated that a seven level parking structure would be necessary to accommodate the required on -site parking. However, he stated that a multi -story parking structure is unacceptable in a residential district. Mr. Courtney stated that alternate plans could he prepared which would accommodate the parking needs, but he stated that the applicant has indicated that they did not want him to design their project. -7- MINUTES INDIX `-`" • " "'-'-"" "` June 24,-1982 � r c m m - m F u F City of Newport Beach MINUTES INDEX Ms. Barbara Whitman, resident of 406 Snug Harbor Road, and ,a member of the Cliff Haven Community Association negotiating committee, appeared before the Commission. Ms. Whitman referred to the questionnaires and stated that the responses .clearly indicate a denial of the proposed .,project. She stated that a stronger, more visual character is not desirable. She also stated that the height of the proposed sanctuary can not be compared with the existing high school tower or a crane with a piece of plywood attached to it. She stated that the rotation of the tower by 45 degrees and the 20 foot height reduction is not negotiation or cooperation by the applicant. She referred to the letters of correspondence and the.petition received in favor of this project and stated that many of these people do not even live in the City of Newport Beach. Ms. Whitman summarized by stating that project . constitutes too large of a structure on too small of a parcel of land and urged denial of the proposed project. Mr. Kurt Herberts, resident of 464 Santa Ana, and representing the Newport Heights Community Association, stated that they strongly endorse the position expressed by the Cliff Haven Community Association. He stated that proposed height of the sanctuary is totally unacceptable. He stated that it is essential that the applicant provide adequate, on -site parking to ensure the surrounding residents from unwanted encroachments on their streets. He stated that a 20 foot reduction in height is not a reasonable compromise when considering that the initial proposal exceeded the City's height limitation by 200 percent. He stated that the church has not been designed out of necessity, but rather for aesthetic.value. He strongly urged.the Commission to deny the proposed project. Mr. George Lackey, resident of 612 St. James Place, stated that the Commission must consider the current traffic patterns in the area, not the projected or proposed traffic patterns. He stated that on Sunday, June 6, 1982, he observed 474 cars parked for church activities and on Sunday, June 13, 1982, he observed 456 cars parked for church activities. He also described the traffic congestion which occurs in this -8- ')_1 COMMISSIONERS MINUTES _ June 24, -1982 � x n C S m m x a City of Newport Beach - ZDLL CALL INDEX area every Sunday morning. He stated that if the proposed project is approved, these traffic numbers will be doubled and will create further congestion in the area. He expressed his concern that the fire road into the high school is usually blocked by parked cars. He further stated that the crane depicted in the slide presentation can not be compared to the impact of the proposed sanctuary tower. Mr. Lackey urged denial of the proposed project. Mr. John Bayless, resident of 2215 Winward Lane, stated that he is a statistician by trade. He stated that the many statistics have been incorrectly presented by the non - expert speakers. He stated that the church is needed by the community and urged approval of the proposed project. I . Mr. Robert Craig, resident of 418 Snug Harbor Road, stated that he does not want his family to become a statistic when the 1,100 congregation members leave the church in their cars at the same time. Mr. Frank Claudell, stated that he had lived at 435 Snug Harbor Road for over 17 years. He stated that the church congregation has been polled and they are ready to build the proposed structure. He urged approval of the proposed project. Commissioner Beek asked for the applicant's response to Mr. Courtney's comments on alternative plans. Mr. Dostal stated that many alternative plans have been studied. However, he stated that the revised plan represents the least impact to the community and provides the best plan for the needs of the church. He stated that the alternative plan would include unattractive block buildings which would not constitute good planning for the neighborhood. He stated that the proposed plan will upgrade the neighborhood and increase the property values for the entire City. He stated that the proposed plan represents the uitimate., professional application which will solve these problems. 9 1 /3 June 24,1982 � x � r c m m F a City of Newport Beach Dr. Huffman stated that an adequate poll of the congregation was taken through the committee process. He, stated, , that ,.80,percent of the congregation polled, were in favor of the proposal. He stated that keeping the architectural design below the 35 foot height would have a negative aesthetic impact on the community and would not facilitate the present Sunday attendance in two services. He stated that the revised plan would provide the church with adequate sanctuary, education and office space. Dr. Huffman stated that they acknowledge that during the entire history of the church there has been a parking problem. He stated that they are grateful for the use of the high school parking lot and stated that they are now in a position to offer the use of the corner parking lot on 15th Street and Clay Street to the high school for five days a week. Dr. Huffman referred to a comment which was made.at the last meeting relating to the Crystal Cathedral and stated that the proposed project is only one -third the volume and mass of the Crystal Cathedral. Mr. Courtney referred to the staff report dated January 3, 1974, and outlined the previous requested expansion proposal of the church. He stated that under this request, the church was to utilize the Clay Street properties for parking purposes and the structure was to be constructed under the 35 foot height limit. Commissioner Allen stated that assuming the church can obtain an agreement for the 265 parking spaces from the high school and 238 on -site parking spaces in the proposed subterranean parking structure, this would give the church a total of 503 parking spaces. Mr. Courtney stated that 97 of the 238 on -site parking spaces are for compact cars which is not realistic. Planning Director Hewicker explained that the staff does not represent the applicant, nor the neighborhood. He stated that staff has attempted to present unbiased comments and an unbiased presentation on these issues. MINUTES INDEX Planning Director Hewicker stated that .Section . 20.02.080 of the Municipal Code exempts churches from the height limitations of the City. However, he stated that a use permit; with the proper findings, is required if a church wants to exceed the height limitation. -10- ZOLL CALL June 24, .1.982 MINUTES ity of Newport Beach INDEX Planning Director Hewicker explained the church's present on -site parking on the alley right -of -way and the private property parking on either side of the alley. He discussed how the attendance and parking numbers for this project have been gathered and stated that the staff's calculations are a reasonable representation of what is occurring on the site. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the church does utilize the high school parking lot. He referred to Mr. Courtney's previous comments and clarified that back in 1974 the City Council removed the condition requiring a written agreement between the church and the high school. He stated that it is not considered good planning for a use to provide parking for their maximum needs and for a use across the street to also provide for their maximum parking needs,` when the maximum use of the properties involved due not occur at the same time. He stated that the Municipal Code does recognize the fact that there are opportunities for joint use of parking spaces. He stated that this practice is utilized in a number of locations throughout the City. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the applicant has proposed a subterranean parking structure. He referred to a letter from the Cliff Haven Community Association dated June 10, 1982, which states that adequate on -site parking should be provided at grade level or below. Mr. Robert Burnham, Assistant City'Attorney, suggested that an additional condition be added to the resubdivision application which would require the subdivider to provide satisfactory evidence that all persons with record title.ownership in the parcel to be subdivided, consent to that. ownership. He stated that the Map Act allows the City to require the subdivider to provide evidence that they have the consent of all persons having underlying fee ownership. Mr. Rich Edmonston, City Traffic Engineer, expressed his concerns with the proposed two level parking facility. He stated that approximately 60 percent of the spaces in the proposed facility will be compact spaces. He stated that these spaces are considered to -11- I L5 � r c 0 p' m Cr m 5 x m m a a S 0 m 0 2 C1 F 0 ] ZOLL CALL June 24, .1.982 MINUTES ity of Newport Beach INDEX Planning Director Hewicker explained the church's present on -site parking on the alley right -of -way and the private property parking on either side of the alley. He discussed how the attendance and parking numbers for this project have been gathered and stated that the staff's calculations are a reasonable representation of what is occurring on the site. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the church does utilize the high school parking lot. He referred to Mr. Courtney's previous comments and clarified that back in 1974 the City Council removed the condition requiring a written agreement between the church and the high school. He stated that it is not considered good planning for a use to provide parking for their maximum needs and for a use across the street to also provide for their maximum parking needs,` when the maximum use of the properties involved due not occur at the same time. He stated that the Municipal Code does recognize the fact that there are opportunities for joint use of parking spaces. He stated that this practice is utilized in a number of locations throughout the City. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the applicant has proposed a subterranean parking structure. He referred to a letter from the Cliff Haven Community Association dated June 10, 1982, which states that adequate on -site parking should be provided at grade level or below. Mr. Robert Burnham, Assistant City'Attorney, suggested that an additional condition be added to the resubdivision application which would require the subdivider to provide satisfactory evidence that all persons with record title.ownership in the parcel to be subdivided, consent to that. ownership. He stated that the Map Act allows the City to require the subdivider to provide evidence that they have the consent of all persons having underlying fee ownership. Mr. Rich Edmonston, City Traffic Engineer, expressed his concerns with the proposed two level parking facility. He stated that approximately 60 percent of the spaces in the proposed facility will be compact spaces. He stated that these spaces are considered to -11- I L5 be prime parking because they are located close to the church. .:.... He, ..stated. ; that, .this: is. not .a workable situation. He stated that the use of compact parking must be designed to be self enforcing in order for it to work well. Mr. Edmonston also expressed his concern with the access to the lower level of the proposed parking facility. He stated that this could be resolved through the loss of a small number of parking spaces and raising the at -grade level, approximately three to four feet, in order to minimize the grade difference from the street to both the upper and lower levels. He stated that a retaining wall would be required in order to accomplish this. He stated that the ramp as proposed, makes certain turning movements` virtually impossible for drivers which would be exiting the facility. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Edmonston stated that the .parking surface itself would be raised three to four feet for the at- grade level. Commissioner Balalis asked how. the compact spaces car. be designed to be self enforcing. Mr. Edmonston stated that compact spaces should be distributed within the parking facility so that they are neither the best spaces or least desirable spaces,' combined with the physical difference of their size in the aisle, will make the compact spaces self regulating. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker explained that this proposal is for a specific number of seats and a specific amount of square footage within the building. He stated that this is the criteria which was utilized in calculating the parking needs. He stated that the Building Department has not assigned an occupant load to the building which would govern the way in which the Uniform Building Code would dictate the construction of the building and the number of exits. -12- MINUTES INDEX !6 June 24, 1982 z � r c m x W City of Newport Beach 0 CALL be prime parking because they are located close to the church. .:.... He, ..stated. ; that, .this: is. not .a workable situation. He stated that the use of compact parking must be designed to be self enforcing in order for it to work well. Mr. Edmonston also expressed his concern with the access to the lower level of the proposed parking facility. He stated that this could be resolved through the loss of a small number of parking spaces and raising the at -grade level, approximately three to four feet, in order to minimize the grade difference from the street to both the upper and lower levels. He stated that a retaining wall would be required in order to accomplish this. He stated that the ramp as proposed, makes certain turning movements` virtually impossible for drivers which would be exiting the facility. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Edmonston stated that the .parking surface itself would be raised three to four feet for the at- grade level. Commissioner Balalis asked how. the compact spaces car. be designed to be self enforcing. Mr. Edmonston stated that compact spaces should be distributed within the parking facility so that they are neither the best spaces or least desirable spaces,' combined with the physical difference of their size in the aisle, will make the compact spaces self regulating. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker explained that this proposal is for a specific number of seats and a specific amount of square footage within the building. He stated that this is the criteria which was utilized in calculating the parking needs. He stated that the Building Department has not assigned an occupant load to the building which would govern the way in which the Uniform Building Code would dictate the construction of the building and the number of exits. -12- MINUTES INDEX !6 x � m m F 3 ZO AN ROLL Motion All Ayes XX *XXX June 24, 1982 of Newport Beach Chairman McLaughlin asked if there is adequate parking for the project, if the proposed parking facility is not constructed. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the staff would continue to work with the applicant until a satisfactory parking structure is designed. He suggested that the perhaps some of the compact spaces from the proposed parking facility could be distributed to the high school parking lot. He stated that this would provide more on -site standard parking spaces. Commissioner Kurlander asked if the compact spaces were to be redistributed to the high school parking lot, would the proposed parking facility have to be enlarged to support the standard parking spaces. Mr. Edmonston stated that by eliminating the width necessary for the aisle going down to the lower level, the proposed parking structure. could be redesigned to handle all full -sized parking spaces. Mr. Edmonston stated that possibly 10 percent of the parking spaces would be lost by implementing such a plan. The Planning Commission then took the following actions: TRAFFIC STUDY Commissioner Allen stated that an approval of the Traffic Study only indicates that the traffic during the p.m, peak hours during Monday thru Friday will not be offensive as defined by the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance. Motion was made for approval of the Traffic Study, subject to the findings of Exhibit "A ", as follows, which MOTION CARRIED: FINDINGS: 1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which analyzes the impact of the proposed project on the peak hour traffic and circulation system in accordance with Chapter 15.40 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and,City Policy S -1. -13- MINUTES a.. INDEX 11 � vl V %I V M .,,vl June 24, 1982 3 X r c " w m �m mF M, City of Newport Beach lotion 2. That the Traffic Study indicates that the project ,generated traffic,will be.less than one percent of existing, plus committed, plus regional traffic during the 2.5 hour peak period on any leg of a critical intersection. 3. That the Traffic Study indicates that the project generated traffic will neither cause nor make worse an unsatisfactory level of traffic on any "major "; "primary- modified" or "primary" street. USE PERMIT N0. 822 (AMENDED) Motion was made for approval of Use Permit No. 822 (Amended), subject to the findings and congitions of Exhibit "A ", deleting Condition No. 36, which prohibits vehicular access to the site from Clay Street, and Condition No. 38 be revised as suggested in the supplemental staff report. Ccmmissioner Winburn asked if a condition should be added which pertains to the below grade parking structure as discussed by the City Traffic Engineer, Mr. Edmonston. Mr. Fred Talarico, Environmental Coordinator, referred to Condition No. 29, which states that the layout of all parking and circulation shall be subject to further. review and approval by the City Traffic Engineer. He stated that this condition would adequately cover this concern. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Winburn, Planning Director Hewicker stated that Condition No. 37 refers to on- site /of£-street parking, not off -site parking. He suggested that the condition he revised to reflect that twenty -five (25 %) percent of the off - street parking spaces, whether they be on -site or on the high school parking lot, be provided. He stated that this would still have to meet the .approval of the City Traffic Engineer and that staff can then determine the balance of how the compact spaces should occur. Chairman McLaughlin clarified that the total number of compact spaces for this project can not exceed twenty - five (25%) percent. Planning Director Hewicker concurred. -14- MINUTES INDEX iv � r c m � � m w 3 m m June 24, 1982 MINUTES of Newport Beach Commissioner Balalis asked staff to explain how the revised Condition No. 38 will be monitored by the applicant. Mr. Talarico stated that the annual report of the church would require them to also monitor the usage of the two off - street parking lots. He stated that the components of the services can be changed to draw more members to one service than another. He stated that they can "also add or delete services in order to comply this condition. Commissioner Balalis expressed his concern that this would enable the church membership to grow, by adding additional services. He stated that limiting the church to a certain number of services is an unenforceable condition. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the applicant would have to modify the projects operational characteristics and piograms to lessen the parking demand in a manner acceptable to the Planning Department, or apply for an amendment -to the use permit to provide additional on- site /off - street parking. Commissioner Winburn referred to the supplemental staff report and stated that the growth patterns of the church has not exceeded a one percent increase in the past two years. In response to a question posed by Chairman McLaughlin, Dr. Huffman stated that the church currently has three services on Sunday, but they are desirous of becoming a two service church. He stated that they would be desirous of monitoring the church attendance over a five year period, or until such time as the construction of the parking structure is warranted. Commissioner Beek referred to revised Condition No. 38 and asked why a change would be required if the usage is less than 853 capacity. Mr. Talarico stated that if the off - street parking areas are achieving less than 853 capacity, it means that the people are utilizing more of the spaces on the street, which creates a greater impact upon the community. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the intent of the condition is to maximize the use of the lots and minimize the use of the streets. -15- INDEX iendment :cepted e;i 7� r c m m �R�mm'Cityof IX X June 24, .1982 Commissioner Allen suggested that a condition be added which relates to the church utilizing the high school parking` lot.. " She stated 'that a signed, off -site parking agreement to be approved by the City Council, would not be realistic for the church to obtain from the .high school. She stated that she believes, that the church is making a good faith effort to obtain some kind of license agreement from the high school. She suggested that perhaps the applicant can obtain such an agreement from the high school, or that the progress of such an agreement be made available, before the City Council hearing on these items. Mr. Dostal stated that they are making a good faith attempt to obtain a cross license from the school board for the use of the high school parking lot.' He stated that the dialogue and response from the school is very positive. However, he stated that the final decision is that of the school board. He added that they would not like to condition the project with a license agreement. He stated that they currently have a gentlemen's agreement with the high school. Mr. Lackey stated Apartments can not because use of the Commissioner Beek Oakwood Apartments for the apartments, parking lot. that the occupants of the Oakwood use the high school parking lot, lot was denied by the high school. stated that he .is a resident of and that there is adequate parking without the use of the high school Commissioner Allen amended the motion and recommended that rather than requiring a written agreement with the high school, an additional Condition. No. 39 be added which would state, "That in the event the church should lose the opportunity to park in the high school parking lot, they would be required to come back to the City for an amendment to this use permit to 'provide adequate off- street parking." Commissioner Winburn accepted this as an amendment to her motion. Commissioner Allen stated that it would be virtually impossible to build the proposed project on the site and make everyone happy. MINUTES INDEX 16 1 �b a ROH Amendment Ayes Noes Absent Ayes Noes Absent HEM June 24, 1982 MINUTES of Newport Beach Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Allen. She suggested that the alternative design would be acceptable if there be no occupancy of the tower space over 35 feet. She stated that this will remove 3,100 square feet or three percent of the total 100,000 square feet. She stated that according to the testimony, this will only be removing office space for two people. Commissioner Winburn stated that she would not accept this as an amendment to her motion. Commissioner Kurlander stated that such an amendment would be eliminating the occupancy and use of two floors of the proposed tower. Chairman McLaughlin stated that the people opposed to the project are not opposed to the office space for two people, they are opposed to the mass of the proposed structure. Commissioner Allen stated that this amendment will serve to create a disincentive to build the mass. She stated that two people moving their offices to somewhere else on the site, is a small trade -off for the applicant to make. Amendment by Commissioner Allen was now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED. Commissioner Beek stated that he would be voting against the motion. He stated that the church is a guest in the community and the community is its host. He stated that up until now, the church has been a good guest in the community. However, he stated that the church should be more sensitive to the community's feelings. Amended motion for approval of Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) , subject to the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A ", with Condition No. 36 to be deleted; Condition No. 37 to be revised as discussed; Condition No. 38 to be revised as suggested in the supplement staff report; and, the addition of Condition Sao. 39, which AMENDED MOTION CARRIED, as follows: -17- INDEX at � r c m � � c m m m D 7C > > 0 F N 7 HEM June 24, 1982 MINUTES of Newport Beach Amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Allen. She suggested that the alternative design would be acceptable if there be no occupancy of the tower space over 35 feet. She stated that this will remove 3,100 square feet or three percent of the total 100,000 square feet. She stated that according to the testimony, this will only be removing office space for two people. Commissioner Winburn stated that she would not accept this as an amendment to her motion. Commissioner Kurlander stated that such an amendment would be eliminating the occupancy and use of two floors of the proposed tower. Chairman McLaughlin stated that the people opposed to the project are not opposed to the office space for two people, they are opposed to the mass of the proposed structure. Commissioner Allen stated that this amendment will serve to create a disincentive to build the mass. She stated that two people moving their offices to somewhere else on the site, is a small trade -off for the applicant to make. Amendment by Commissioner Allen was now voted on, which AMENDMENT FAILED. Commissioner Beek stated that he would be voting against the motion. He stated that the church is a guest in the community and the community is its host. He stated that up until now, the church has been a good guest in the community. However, he stated that the church should be more sensitive to the community's feelings. Amended motion for approval of Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) , subject to the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A ", with Condition No. 36 to be deleted; Condition No. 37 to be revised as discussed; Condition No. 38 to be revised as suggested in the supplement staff report; and, the addition of Condition Sao. 39, which AMENDED MOTION CARRIED, as follows: -17- INDEX at COMNUSSIONERS June 24, 1982 MINUTES . m � m m - m F City of Newport Beach mm OLL CALL INDEX FINDINGS: 1. That an Initial study and Negative Declaration have been .prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and that their contents have been considered in the decisions on this project. 2. That based on the information contained in the Negative Declaration, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant environmental impacts. 3. That the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 4. The increased building height will result in more public visual open space than could be achieved by the basic height limit. 5. The increased building height will result in a more desirable architectural treatment of the building and a stronger and more appealing visual character of the area than is required by the basic height limit. 6. The increase building height 'will not result in undesirable or abrupt scale relationships being created between the structure and existing developments or public spaces. 7. The structure will have no more floor area than could have been achieved without the use permit. 8. Adequate off - street parking and related vehicular circulation are being provided in conjunction with the proposed development. 9. The Police Department has indicated that they do not contemplate any problems. M[1 a� COMMISSIONERS X f c � � m ZOLL CALL June 24, 1982 MINUTES of Newwrt Beach 10. That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use of the property or building will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City, and with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Municipal Code. 11. The approval of Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. CONDITIONS: 1. Development of the site shall be subject to a grading permit to be approved by the Building and Planning Departments. 2. That the grading plan shall include a complete plan for temporary and permanent drainage facilities, to minimize any potential impacts from silt, debris, and other water pollutants. 3. The grading permit shall include, if required a description of haul routes access points to the site and watering and sweeping program designed to minimize impact of haul operations. 4. An erosion, siltation and dust control plan if required shall be submitted and be subject to the approval of the Building Department and a copy shall be forwarded to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region. 5. The velocity of concentrated run -off from the project shall be evaluated and erosive velocities controlled as part of the project design. -19- IIIC ,q3 MOM. � r c w m P b J T➢ m A ,OLL CALL June 24, 1982 of Newr)ort Beach 6. That grading shall be conducted in accordance with plans prepared by 'a Civil' Engineer and based on recommendations of a soil engineer and an engineering geologist based upon the completion of a comprehensive soil and geologic investigation of the site. This shall establish parameter of design for all proposed structures and also provide recommendation for grading. Permanent reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built" grading plans on standard size sheets shall be furnished to the Building Department. 7. That erosion control measures shall be done on any exposed slopes within thirty days after grading or as approved by the Grading Engineer. ` . 8. A landscape and irrigation plan for the project shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. The landscape plan shall integrate and phase the installation of landscaping with the proposed construction schedule. (Prior to the occupancy of any structure, the licensed landscape architect shall certify to the Planning Department that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the prepared plan). 9. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and approval of the Planning Department. 10. The landscape plan shall include a maintenance program which controls the use of fertilizers and pesticides. 11. The landscape plan shall place heavy emphasis on the use of drought- resistant native vegetation and be irrigated via a system designed to avoid surface runoff.and over - watering: 12. Landscaping shall be regularly maintained free of weeds and debris. All vegetation shall be regularly trimmed and kept in a healthy condition. -20- MINUTES INDEX a n � m ^ al c n F W A L June 24, 1982 NUNUTES of Newport Beach 13. The site's existing landscape plan shall be reviewed by a licensed landscape architect. The existing_ landscape ,program shall be modified to include the concerns of the conditions above to the maximum extend practicable. Any change(s) in said existing program as a result of this review shall be phased and incorporated as a portion of existing landscape maintenance. 14. That any roof top or other mechanical equipment shall be sound attenuated to be no greater than 55 Dba at the property line. 15. That any mechanical equipment and emergency power generators shall be screened from view and noise associated with said shall be attenuated to acceptable levels in receptor areas. The latter shall be based upon the recommendations. of a qualified acoustical engineer, and be approved by the Planning Department. 16. That prior to the issuance of building permits, the Fire Department shall review the proposed plans and may require automatic fire sprinkler protection. 17. The Fire Department access shall be approved by the Fire Department. 18. That all buildings on the project site shall be equipped with fire suppression'systems approved by the Fire Department. 19. That all on -site fire protection (hydrants and Fire Department connections) shall be approved by the Fire and Public Works Departments. 20. That fire vehicle access, including the proposed planter islands, shall be approved by the Fire Department. 21. Prior to the occupancy of any buildings, a program for the sorting of recyclable material from other solid wastes shall be developed and approved by the Planning Department. -21- INDEX aY •' ,15 n x � r c • d � m c o m m a LOLL CALL June 24, 1982 itv of 2=9 22. All work on the site shall be done in accordance with the City's Council Policies K -5 and K -6. Verification of said shall be provided to the Building and Planning Departments. 23. Final design of the project shall provide for the incorporation of water- saving devices for project lavatories and other water -using facilities. 24. The applicant shall provide for weekly vacuum sweeping of all paved parking areas and drives. 25. That the lighting system shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to conceal the light source and to minimize light spillage and glare to the adjacent residential uses. The plans shall be prepared and signed by a Licensed Electrical Engineer; with a letter from the Engineer stating that, in his opinion, this requirement has been met. Any parking lot lighting shall be approved by the Planning Department. 26. That no private school program for first grade and above shall be permitted on -site without a future amendment to this use permit and re- evaluation of the Traffic Study. 27. A dust control program shall be implemented during the construction period. 28. The angled driveways on St. Andrews Road and Clay Street shall be revised in accordance with a manner acceptable to the City Traffic Engineer. 29. The layout of all parking and circulation shall be subject to further review and approval by the City Traffic Engineer. -22- MINUTES INDEX 0 CommISSIONERS ,tune 24, 1982 MINUTES, gym; m m m x City of Newport Beach ZOLL CALL INDEX 30. That all applicable conditions of Resubdivision No. 723 shall be fulfilled. 31. That an off - street pick -up /drop -off area shall be provided onsite 32. That any above -grade level parking spaces shall be phased with growth in membership /usage and subject to amendment to the Use Permit. 33. That handicap and compact parking spaces shall be designated by a manner approved by the City. 34. That the intersection of the private drives and public streets be designed to provide sight distance for a speed of 25 miles per hour. Slopes, landscaping, walls and other obstructions shall be considered in the . sight distance requirements. Landscaping within the sight distance line shall not exceed twenty -four inches in height. The sight distance requirement may be modified at non - critical locations, subject to approval of the Traffic Engineer. 35. That all development shall be in substantial compliance with the approved' plot plans, floor plans and elevations. 36. Deleted by the Planning Commission. 37. That the off - street parking, whether on -site or on the high school parking lot, shall be provided as required by the Newport Beach Municipal Code. A maximum of twenty -five (25 %) percent: of the required parking may be compact parking spaces. -23- a� �;K � r � c d 7C m > :OLL CALL )tion 1 Ayes HE June 24, 1982 MINUTES of Newport Beach 38. The applicants shall monitor attendance and semi - annually report attendance figures to the Planning: Department. The applicants shall also monitor usage of the high school and on -site/ off- street parking areas. During any four (4) week period where attendance exceeds 1040 persons per service, or if attendance exceeds 915 and usage is less than 85% of capacity for the high school and on- site /off- street parking areas, the applicant shall modify the projects operational characteristics to lessen parking demand in a manner acceptable to the Planning Department or apply for an amendment to this Use Permit to provide additional on- site /off- street parking. 39. That in the event the church should lose the opportunity to park in the high schobl. parking lot, they shall be required to come back to the City for an amendment to this use permit and provide adequate off- street parking. RESUBDIVISION NO. 723 In response to a question posed by Commissioner Kurlander, Mr. Burnham stated that the Map Act only gives the City the authority to require the subdivider to obtain the consent, not necessarily the ownership rights, to the fee. Motion was made for approval of Resubdivision No. 723, subject to the findings and conditions of Exhibit "A ", with the additional condition that the applicant shall acquire the consent of all those with rights to the portion of the vacated alley that does not revert to the church when it is abandoned, which MOTION CARRIED, as follows: FINDINGS: 1. That the map meets the requirements of Title 19 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, all ordinances of the City, all applicable general or specific plans and the Planning Commission is satisfied with.the plan of subdivision.. &ZL INDEX ME June 24, 1982 � r c m ' m o F a City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL 111 1111 2. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems from a planning standpoint. 3. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and that their contents have been considered in the decisions on this project. 4. That based on the information contained in the Negative Declaration, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant environmental impacts. 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not conflict with any easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. CONDITIONS. 1. That a parcel map be filed. 2. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 3. That all unused drive depressions be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk. 4. That a subdivision agreement and accompanying surety be provided to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements if it is desired to record the parcel map or obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public improvements. 5. That a hydrology and hydraulic study be prepared and approved by the Public Works Department, along with a master plan of water, sewer and storm drain facilities for the on -site improvements prior to recording of the parcel map. 6. That the on -site storm drain system connect to the 15th Street storm drain. -25- MlNUTE5 INDEX �A � � c m � m > > m F a OLL CALL June 24, 1982 MINUTES of. Newport Beach 7. That the existing 8 inch sewer main from Snug Harbor, running thru the development, be re- routed " down Clay -Street and 'connected to the 15th Street sewer. 8. That the existing 8 inch sewer main from Pirate Road, running thru the development be re- routed down Clay Street to the St. Andrews Street sewer. 9. And that all of the above improvements be designed by a registered engineer using City standards. All modifications or extensions to the existing storm drain, water and sewer systems shall be the responsibility of the developer. 10. That the existing sewer easements located between lots 143 and 144 of Tract 1212 and between lots 33 and 34 of Tract 1220 be abandoned. li. That a 6 -foot wide concrete sidewalk be constructed along the Clay Street and 15th Street frontages, with access ramps at the intersections of Clay Street and 15th Street, St. Andrews Road and 15th Street, and Clay Street and St. Andrews Road. 12. That the existing 20 -foot alley located between St. Andrews Road and 15th Street be vacated prior to issuance of any building permits and that the existing alley approaches be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk. That the existing sewer and water mains located in the alley be abandoned in a method satisfactory to the Public Works Department and the Utilities Department unless utilized as private services. 13. That all unused driveway depressions be removed and replaced with curb, gutter and sidewalk and deteriorated .curb and gutter be reconstructed along the Clay Street, 15th Street and St. Andrews Road frontages. 14. That street lights be installed with spacing to be approved by the Public Works Department on 15th Street, St. Andrews Road and Clay Street. -26- INDEX yYr 36 COMMISSIONERS .Tune 24, 1982 MWES �x m � m m F a City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX y 15. That the applicant shall acquire, the consent of all those with rights to the portion of the vacated alley that does not revert to the church when it is abandoned. The Planning Commission recessed at 10:50 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m. . Request to amend a portion of Districting Map No. 65 from the P -C District to the P -C/MHP District. - LOCATION: A portion of the Irvine Subdivision more commonly known as the DeAnza Mobile Home Park which is generally bounded by Newport Bay on the north and west; Newport Dunes on the east, and East Item #4 AMENDMENT NO. 574 Coast Highway on the south. ZONE: -C INITIATED BY: City f Newport Beach APPROVED OWNER: The Irvin Company Commissioner Kurlander state that he would be abstaining on this item, due to a ssible conflict of interest. Mr. Arthur Sullivan, President of DeAnz Bayside Village Homeowner's Association and President f the Golden State Mobile Homeowners League, appeared b ore the Commission. Mr. Sullivan stated that he represe 252 memberships of the DeAnza Mobile Home Park and that many of the members are in attendance of the.meeting tonight. He stated that they unanimously support the - adoption of an overlay mobile home park zone. -27- 31 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C UNC K B S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers P9 TIME: 7:30 P.K. MINUTES ROLL C (� DATE. August 9, 1982 INDEX Permaplaqued Certificates of Appreciation were presented to outgoing Board of Library Trustees member David Henley, and Planning Commissioner Allan Beek. sent x x x x x x A. ROLL CALL. Motion x B. The reeding of the Minutes of the Meeting of July All Ayes 26, 19829 was waived, approved.as amended on Page " '227 paragraph Iy Sine 6::'. "statcof the art" . had..., and ordered f11ed. Motion x The reading of all ordinances and resolutions under All Ayes consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was_ rected to.read by titles only., D. GS: 1. Mayor that opened the continued public bearing Residential regarding roposed Ordinance being,. Condo Prj/ PC Amnd 568 AN ORDI E OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (94) AMENDING TER 20.73 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL H AS IT PERTAINS TO RESIDENTIAL. CONDOMINIUM P JECTS, PLANNING COMMISSION T NO. 568, a request initiated by the City o ewport Beach to consider an amendment to Chapter 2 3, Title 20, of the Newport Beach Municipal Cod regarding Residential Condominium Projects. Report from the Planning Depart , was presented. . Report from City Attorney, the was p eared. The City Attorney stated that his office ad just received the opinion from the Pair Politic Practices Commissicn.as to the Council's con to over possible conflict of interest issues reg ing the subject ordinance, and after reviewing said opinion, he felt there would not be a conflict of interest if the Council did not take any testimony- at this time, and took the recommended action ou the agenda. Motion x Motion was made to close the public hearing; disal- All Ayes low introduction of proposed ordinance; and direct the Planning Commission to consider changing the implementation action of Objective 9 of the Housing Element in recognition of conditions over loss of rental housing and dislocation of rental tenants. 2. Mayor Heather opened the public hearing and City St. Andrews Council review of action taken by the Planning DIP 822(A) Commission on June 24, 1982, to approve a TRAFFIC (88) STUDY, USE PERMIT NO. 822 (AMENDED), AND RESUB- DIVISION NO. 723, applications of the ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Newport Beach to permit the construction of a new church facility located in the R -1 and R -2 Districts at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews Road, Clay • Street, and 15tb Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School In Cliff Hawn. Volume 36 - Page 245 Ja CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �N�9�_ MINUTES ROLL CALL mod+ t 9 1982 INDEX In response to Mayor Heather's inquiry regarding a St. Andrews . possible conflict of interest inasmuch as she is a U/P 822(A) • member of St. Andrews Church, the City Attorney advised that, in his opinion, the Mayor could participate in this matter; there would not he a conflict of interest; and said participation would not taint any decision of the City Council. The Mayor stated that she has not pledged any monies towards the Church building fund and has "divorced" herself as much as possible as to the decision making as a member of the Church, so that she could still fulfill her City function and . represent the City fairly. Report from the Planning Department, was presented. Letters in support of St. Andrews expansion were received from: Harold Zook, Architect; Join Thousand; Ralph land Dorothy Hilmer; Sid Lindmark, President of the Illuminators (w /petition signed by 26 of their members); Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ralderman; Betty Mitchell; Mrs. Mildred Nelson; Mary and George Engles; Mrs. B. Atkinson; Frank and Phyllis Herman; Pearl Oberlin; Robert Curtis; Peggy Caudell; R. G. Mitchell; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brown; and Henry Swenerton; Charles and Marie Palmer; Pete and Orlene Foss; Phyllis and Kenneth Powler; Dr. and Mrs. • Ronald Rebel; and Edward and F. Joy Ellison. Letters opposing St. Andrews expansion were re- ceived from: Marcia Maze; Marie Eggstaff; Tom and Arline Parker; and Barbara Whitford. The City Clerk advised that after the printing of the agenda, additional letters were received from the following: Opposed - Gay and Randall McIlvain, Elaine and Dick England, Dorothy McKee, Linda Scheck,� Rollie A. Double, Newport Crest Homeovnera _ Association, and Dennis W. Double. Supporting - Frank Caudell, Alice M. Pomeroy, E. J. Hunter, Edgar R. Barton, John W. Watts, and Mr. and Mrs. R. McCallum, A letter was also received from Paul Ryckoff re- garding the proposed height limit. In addition, the City Clerk advised that Cathy Schuller of 900 Kings Road, had telephoned and voiced opposition to the proposed tower. . . volume 36 - Page 246 3-D CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 6UNCLfil. k8Fq,'RS MINUTES ROLL CALL V11 August 9, 1982 INDEX Hilan Dostal, representing the Applicant, stated St. Andrews that the Church project has been in the works for D/P 822(A) over 20 years, and that there was a drastic need • for the facility being sought. He stated that the Church was a function of the entire community and serves a valid social need in the City. they felt It would be a major asset and add an economic boost . .. ... to the community. .: In response to Council inquiries, Mr. Dostal stated that the proposed cross - licensing parking agreement between the School District and the Church is currently being studied by the legal counsel for ' the school. As to the economic aspects of the proposed expansion, it was felt that, because of the landscaping and the quality of architecture, the surrounding property values would increase. 'Dr. John Huffman of St. Andrews Church stated that the Church serves the operational needs of the community and is not just a neighborhood church. He stated that 67% of their membership consists of Newport Beach residents. He discussed some of the 'programs and services they provide and indicated they were outgrowing their present facility. He stated that they currently have a membership of approximately 3,000; however, their present sanctu- ary we only designed to hold 1,500. He urged the Council to grant their request for the expansion. C. Edward Ware, Architect for the project, referred to exhibits on display, which he stated represent • the needs of the Church in areas of worship, class- - room and fellowship. He stated that in consulta- tioa with the Planning Department staff, they designed the facility upward and more compact, and by doing so, they are maintaining more open space. He discussed the height of the tower and stated that it would not be a detriment to surrounding properties. The following persons addressed the Council in favor of the proposed expansion: Charles Palmer, 1701 Kings Road; Dora Hill; 617 Via Lido Soud; Vin Jorgensen, 1533 Antigua Way. Roy Ward, 1508 Galaxy Drive; Chuck ' Rubsamen, 1208 S. Ray Front, Balboa island; John Palmer Hiller, 1621 Ruth Lane; and Larry Weisoff, Corona del Mar. Brion Jeanette, resident of Newport Heights, stated that he had been asked by some of the residents of Cliff Haven and Newport Heights to address the Council regarding their concerns. He stated that, if the parking agreement between the School and the Church is a condition of approval, they feel the requirement should be met prior to approval of the Project. Another concern is the height of the . Volume 36 - Page 247 ' 3y Motion 11 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES 9, 1982 building in relation to the existing one -and two- story buildings in the area. They feel the steeple will reduce residents' privacy and solar rights, and suggested the steeple be brought down to scale with the area. In addition, they feel the Church membership will Increase as a result of the expan- sion which will create additional problems to surrounding residents. In response to comment made regarding use of the high school parking lot, it was pointed out that Condition of Approval No. 39 states "that in the event the Church should lose the opportunity to park in the high school parking lot, they shall be required to come back to the City for an amendment to this use permit and provide adequate off - street parking." Barbara Whitford, 406 Snug Harbor, Member of St. Andrews Church and Cliff Haven Homeowners Associa- tion, addressed the Council and read a prepared statement in opposition to the proposed expansion. She stated that the proposed use was not consistent with the General Plan and was not compatible with single - family residential. Inasmuch as the Council had considered this item approximately one and one-half hours, motion was made to continue the public bearing to September 13, 1982. In addition, a committee was appointed con- sisting of two members from the homeowners associa- tions, two representatives of the Church, and Mayor Pro Tam Hart and Council Member Maurer, to meet in an attempt to resolve major concerns. The Mayor inquired if there was anyone in the audience who could not attend the continued hearing on September 13 and wished to give testimony at this time. Willard Courtney, 611 St. James Place, made refer- ence to the Master Plan of Facilities prepared by Larry Seeman Associates, Inc., and stated that the figures with respect to parking were 'Illogical and don't fit." He indicated he did not feel there would be adequate parking for the number of people attending the Church. Larry Smith, 3 Oakmont Lane, spoke in support of th4 project. He stated he felt the parking requirement2 were being met and urged approval of the request. He stated that in driving through the neighborhood he has noted the area is expanding with many bome additions, remodeling, etc., which he did not feel increased traffic. He also felt the traffic on Sundays in the area of Dover and the Church was minimal. Bob Cooper, 418 Signal Road, appeared in opposition to the proposal. He indicated he did not approve of the appearance of the structure, as it was not compatible with the area. Volume 36 - Page 248 Andrews 822(A) 35 All Ayes Notion All Ayei • E x CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES. 9, 1982 The motion on the floor vas voted on, and carried. P. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following actions were taken as indicated, except for those items removed: 1. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Pass to second read- ing and adoption on August 23, 1982: (a) Proposed Ordinance No. 82 -18, being, Ord 82 -I8 VehCode /Enfcm AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH (85) RESCINDING SECTION 12.66.040 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RENOVING VEHICLE CODE HNFORCEXENT FROM PRIVATE STEWS IN NEWPORT CREST. (Report from Traffic Affairs Committee) 2. \RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION: Resolution No. 82 -118 requiring vehicles on ITfk /Signals 6 Prospect Street to stop at Sasebo and Signs directing the Traffic Engineer to erect and Res 82 -118 tain.all necessary signs thereat. (Report (85) f Public Works) (b) Re utf.on No. 82 -119 approving participation Garbage /Trsh is li $atian against the County.with regard O/C Land Fill to Cou Laad Pill Gate Fees. (Report from Rea 82 -119 City At rney w/ resolution) (44)/(54) (c) Resolution c.82 -120 approving a Dam Failure Flood Ontrl/ Evacuation an (DFEP). (Report from the City Dam Failure Manager) Res 82 -120 (79) (d) Resolution No. -121 requesting the Orange County Board of ervisora to consider the No.5tar Bch/ adoption of a Join Powers Agreement relative Aquatic Ctr to the establiahmen of an Aquatic Center on Rea 82 -121 North Star Beach. ( ort from Assistant City Attorney) 3. CONTRACTS/AGREEKENTS - For ap al: (a) Removed from the Consent Ca radar. (b) Agreement with Jean Tandowaky or services as Arts Coman a publicity consultant for the ty Arta Pblcty /82 -83 Commission 1982 -83 Fiscal Year; authorize C -2116 the Mayor and City Clerk to execu said (38) agreemieent. (Report from Chairmen the Arta Commission) 4. COMMUNICATIONS - For referral as indicated: (a) TO Pending Legislation and Procedural Et h a Legislation Committee: California. Water Resources Asso a- (48) tion (Water Resources Statutory Initiative); . and request for recommendations on budget' finalization of cities from California Assem- blymen (27th District) Larry Stirling. Volume 36 - Page 249 36 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES August 23, 1982 4. Repo from the City Attorney and City Clerk Election/ regard REFERENDUM ON RESOLUTION 82 -41 (GPA 81- CPA 81 -1 Ref 1), AND AlqMLORIZING EITHER THE PRINTING OF THE (39) RESOLUTION OkA SYNOPSIS OF THE RESOLUTION, was presented. Motion x 3. BICYCLE TRAILS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: ou x Motion was made to accept the resignation of Ayes z Barbara Eimbrell with regret, and to confirm (District 1) Council Member Strauss' appointment of Frances Farrer to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Kim brell ending December 31, 1982. Motion x Motion wad made to accept the resignations of All Ayes Robert A. Patterson, and Gary Schaumburg with regret, and to defer (District 3) Mayor Pro Tem Hart's appointments to September 13, to fill their spired terms ending December 31, 1982. 4. Repo from the City Attorney and City Clerk Election/ regard REFERENDUM ON RESOLUTION 82 -41 (GPA 81- CPA 81 -1 Ref 1), AND AlqMLORIZING EITHER THE PRINTING OF THE (39) RESOLUTION OkA SYNOPSIS OF THE RESOLUTION, was presented. Motion x Council Member Mau r indicated he felt the elec- torate should recei Resolution No. 82 -41 in its Notion z entirety because of it ortance, and therefore, motion was made to author a the pri'tin& of the resolution in full. Council Member Strauss stated t smuch as the resolution is 57 typewritte, (813 x 11) and is "terribly oppressive" to and consider, in view of all other terial \es'(81i included with the sample ballot s idate statements, ballot arguments foge measures, etc., he thought the ion burden the voter and that it wouch bett to summarize the contents of thtion and let the electorate request the full resolution, if that is their desire.. To print the resolution would be inefficient in his opinion. Ayes x x x x x x The motion to print the resolution in fall was Noes x voted on and carried. U /P. 822(A) St. Andrews (88) 31 5.. Memorandum from Council Member Hummel regarding CHURCH SITE DESIGNATIONS, was presented. Notion z Council Member Maurer, member of the St. Andrews Church Ad-Hoe Committee; made a motion to refer the subject letter to said committee for review. It was noted that the public hearing on St. Andrews Church use permit had been continued to September 13, 1982. Council Member Hummel indicated that the purpose of his letter to the Council sea to request addi- tional information from the staff which could be passed on to the church ad -boc committee. He Volume 36 - Page 266. U /P. 822(A) St. Andrews (88) 31 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Va—WEVE MINUTES ROLL CALL �`,p August 23, 1982 INDEX stated it was hie understanding that the Planning DIP 822(A). Department is considering a planned- ^^^^maty St.. Andrews development for the use of the Castaways property, and he does not know if a church site is being provided in that development. . .. .. .. . .: .. .. It waa indicated by the.City Attorney that, inasmuch as the St. Andrews Church application was still pending, the land -use issue referred to by Council Member Hummel should be considered sepa- rarely from the church. Motion x Following comments, substitute motion was made by Council Member Hummel to direct the Planning Department to report back on the procedures available to designate a church site on the Casta- ways property after a determination has been made by the Council on the application of St'. Andrews Church. In response to Council inquiry, the Planning Director advised that his staff was presently working with The. Irvine Company on the preparation of a planned - community development plan and the environmental documentation for the Castaways site. To date, nothing has been completed and no public hearing has been scheduled. Motion x - Following discussion, substitute motion was made Ayes x .x x to table the subject item, which motion FAILED. �s a a z x Ayes x The substitute motion made by Council Member Hoes x x x x x Hummel, as set forth in the foregoing, was voted Abstain x on and FAILED. Ayes x x x x a The original motion made by Council Member Maurer, Hoes x as set forth in the foregoing, was voted on and Abstain 'x carried. E. Additional Business: None. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Mayor ATTEST: APIEST: City Clerk Volume 36 - Page 267 3v CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C U C L ME REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES J'J, PLACE: Council Chambers X19 TIME: 7:30 P.M. DATE: September 13, 1982 ROLL CALL Personalised Neighborhood Watch Street signs were pre- seated to residents Mr. 6 Mrs. Gordon Young and Ms. _ Barbara Long, In appreciation of their outstanding lead- ership. a Chief Charles R. Gross gave an overview of the Haig Watch Program, and stated the Police Depart went was appreciative of the community's an Interest and p ipation in the program. All Present x x x x x x x A. ROLL CALL. Motion x B. The reading of the Minutes o Meeting of August All Ayes 23, 1982, was waived, approved as ten, and ordered filed. Motion x C. 'The reading of all ordinances 'and resolutions un All Ayes consideration was waived, and the City Clerk was directed to read by titles only. Motion All Ayes D. HEARINGS: I.. Mayor Heather opened the continued public hearing and City Council review of action taken by the Plhnning Commission on tune 24,. 1982, to approve a TRAPPIC STUDY, USE PERMIT NO. 822 (AMENDED) AND RESUBDIVISION NO. 723, applications of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach, to permit the construction of a new church facility Located in the R -1 and R -2 Districts at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor Nigh School in Cliff Haven. Report from Mayor Pro Tem Hart and Council Member Hoover regarding the meetings of the Ad Hoc Commit- tee, were presented. -Letters regarding St. Andrews Church proposal, were . presented., The City clerk reported that after the printing Of the agenda, nine additional letters an one petition had been received from residents regarding the church proposal. Council Member Maurer, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Com- mittee,stated that the negotiations between the church and the community association appear now to be at a point where Some solutions could be made, and therefore, made a motion to Comtism the public hearing to September 27 to provide additional time to bring to a conclusion the negotiations currently underway. 1 Hilan Dostal, representing the applicant, stated that they had no objections to continuing the public hearing to September 27. The motion was voted on and carried. volume 36 - Page 268 St. Andrews U/P 822(A) 3cl • v q0_1 ,1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Council Chambers TIME: 7:30 Y.M. DATE: Se _..._ nvL�. w tp ____. ,... r.c..,..at . , .782 INDEX Pre llenc x x x x x x x A. ROLL CALL. ' on x B. The reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of yea tember 13, 1982, was waived approved as written, and o filed. Notion All Ayes x C. The reading of all Ord and resolutions ...under consideration was waived, 11 .a City Clerk was directed to read by titles only, .. 1. Mayor Heather Opened the continued public hearing St. Andrews and City Council review of action taken by the plan- U/P 822(A) ning Commission on June 24, 1982, to approve a (88) TRAFFIC STUDY, USE PERMIT NO. 822 (AMENDED) AND RESUBDIVISION NO. 723, applications of the St. Andrews Presbyterian Ch rue h, Newport Beach, to permit the construction of anew church facility in the R -1 and R -2 Districts at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School in Cliff Haven. Letters regarding St. Andrews Church proposal, were presented. The City Clerk advised that after the printing of the agenda, 14 additional letters had been received regarding the subject request. Mayor Pro Tem Hart and Council Member Maurer, members of the St. Andrews Church Ad HOc Committee, stated that several meetings had been held with representa- tives from the church, as well as community associa- tions. As a result of those meetings, the ad hoc committee recommended the following: 1) that the sanctuary be situated a minimum of 92 feet.from the curb line of Clay Street; 2) the sanctuary be a maximum of 46 feet in p. height; 3) there be a minimum of 250 parking spaces on the site;. 4) the nonoccupied identification steeple, with a cross, may exceed the maximum height of 46 feet, subject to approval of the Planning Commission; 5) any square footage lost (resulting in the reduction Of the steeple) be permitted at another location on the subject property; and 6) a revised site plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 20.01.070 of the Municipal Code. • Volume 36 Page 278 - qa CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CQNC�IL %8110 5 MINUTES ROLL CALL Nip September 27, 1982 INDEX Milan Dostal, 1821 Tradewinds, representing the Applicant, advised that the conditions recommended • by the ad hoc committee were acceptable to the church Peter Gendron, 519 Signal Road, member of Cliff Raven Community Association, expressed appreciation to the Council for the time and effort given to them re- lative to this project. Dr. John Huffman of St. Andrews Church thanked the ad hoc committee members, the City Council, Planning Commission and staff for their assistance. He stated that the church wants to be good neighbors and continue to serve the community. . Joe Gallant, resident, stated that he lives directly across the street from the church, and if the sanctuary is now moved to the north side of the alley, as recommended by the ad hoc committee, he will request the trust officer for the Stanley family to take a hold off their application in order that the church may proceed. Heating no others wishing to address the Council, the public hsering was closed. Motion x Motion we made to sustain the actions of the Plan- ning Commission on Use Permit No. 822 (Amended), the Traffic Study, Resubdivision No. 723 and the Environ- mental Document, subject to the conditions reco manded by the St. Andrews Church Ad Hoc Committee, as set forth in the foregoing. Requeat was made by Council Member Strauss that the height of the steeple be subject to approval of the City Council, and there being no objections, it was included in the motion. All Ayes. The motion was voted on and carried. �2. Mayor Heather opened the public hearing and City Malasian Council review of action taken by the Planning Com- DIP 2089 mission on July 22, 1982, to approve USE PERMIT N0. (88) 2089, a request of GARY.E. MAI.AZIAN, Newport Beach, to permit the construction of a four unit residen- tial condominium development and related garage ilities in the A -3 District. The proposal also ins a request to allow a portion of the develop went to the to foot basic height on the front if of the lot located in the 24/28 Foot Height tction District, and the accep Lance of an Environmen cement. Report from the Planning Departm was presented. Gary Malaxian, 4827 Courtland Drive, Applic stated that the staff had adequately covered his request in their report, and that he did not have any additional remarks. • Volume 36 - Page 279 q1 MMISSIONERS MINUTES January 6, 1983 n F � r c > of Newport Beach Request to construct a new church sanctuary, forty -six .feet .in...height;. meeting ..rooms;, banquet rooms and associated uses; a new classroom building; on -site parking for 251 automobiles; and the remodeling of the existing sanctuary into administrative offices. In addition, the request. includes,.the construction of a free - standing cross, ninety -seven feet in height. All of the development will be in accordance with USE PERMIT NO. 822 (AMENDED) as approved by the City Council on September 27, 1982. LOCATION: Lots 31 -35; Tract 1220; Lots 142 -146, Tract 1218; a portion of Lot 171, Block 54, Irvine's Subdivision; and a 20 foot wide alley located at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street; across from the Newport Harbor High School, in Cliff Haven. ZONE: R -1 and R -2 APPLICANT: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant ENGINEER: Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates, Newport Beach Planning Director Hewicker referred to the Supplemental Report prepared for this item and recommended that the following six conditions be added in the event Site Plan Review No. 31 is approved: 7. That the proposed sidewalk located adjacent to the curb along St. Andrews Road be a minimum of 5 feet wide. 8. That the proposed sidewalk along the Clay Street and 15th Street frontages be a minimum of 6 feet wide and that access ramps be provided at. the intersections. -2- INDEX Item #1 ISITE.PLAN REVIEW NO. 31 APPROVED CONDI- TIONALLY qa GOMNUSSIOt�,IERS MINUTES January 6, 1983 cL r c w � m cm ;K Aro > \� I I ,' 1 OIN 1 ' • 1 9. The passenger loading bay shown on St. Andrews Road shall be eliminated. A loading zone shall be created for weekday use in the new parking lot. 10. That driveways shall be a minimum of twenty six feet wide and should be marked with a centerline to facilitate access. . 11. That on -site sidewalks adjacent to the parking lot shall be a minimum of four feet clear width. 12. That the parking lot layout, including the location and distribution of compact parking stalls, shall be subject to further review and approval by the Traffic Engineer. if necessary, a minor increase in the 25% limitation on compact stalls may be permitted provided that the total number of on -site parking stalls does not fall below 250. in addition, Planning Director Hewicker recommended that Condition No. 4 be amended to read as follows: 4. That the height of the tower (steeple). shall be approved by the City Council. The public hearing opened in connection with this item and Mr. Milan Dostal, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Dostal presented background information on the proposed plan. He stated that the original plan has been modified greatly to meet all of the previous concerns of the community and the City. He stated that a positive response has been received from the residents of the area. Mr. Peter Gendron, President of the Cliff Haven Community Association, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Gendron stated that he would like to take this opportunity to thank St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and the City for the tremendous effort which has been put forth in developing the current plan. He then recommended that the development be approved with the following changes: -3- INDEX 0:5 r c c? 6 F p m D January 6, 1983 of Newport Beach 1. The ingress and egress onto Clay Street should be eliminated,..as : it.is not necessary. and may cause unusually heavy traffic for the residents of the Pirate Road and Snug HarboY Road area. 2. Since the Cliff Haven area has no sidewalks, the proposed sidewalk on Clay Street should be deleted to allow for a higher berming to better conceal the parking lot areas from the residential housing. 3. That the Planning Commission exercise some type of control over the lighting of the parking lot areas in the evening hours, so that the Clay Street residents will not be annoyed with the continual evening lighting from the parking facility. Chairman King referred to the deletion of the sidewalk on Clay Street and stated that there will be a sizable amount of people utilizing this area and children will have to walk in the street to gain access to the church. Mr. Gendron stated that the residents of Cliff Haven have been doing this for years. Chairman King stated that some of the members of the church may not be familiar with the traffic patterns of the area. Commissioner Balalis asked Mr. Gendron if his opposition to the sidewalk is because people will be utilizing Clay Street as a parking area, or because the sidewalk itself will be utilized by people. Mr. Gendron stated that it is their feeling that this area should be utilized with a higher berm to better conceal the massive parking area, rather than the use of a sidewalk. Mr. Gendron stated that the primary concern is with the impact the massive parking lot will have on the Clay Street residents. Commissioner Balalis stated that sidewalks are needed to protect pedestrians in gaining access to a site. He stated that it has been a City policy to require a new development of any magnitude to provide sidewalks, in particular those areas which will be utilized by a large number of the general public. Mr. Don Webb, City Engineer, concurred with Commissioner Balalis. MINUTES a ` MINUTES January 6, 1983 � x � c m � m m m w City of Newport Beach ROLL CALL INDEX Mr. Don Webb, City Engineer, stated that the provision for a sidewalk has already been approved as a condition of the resubdivision for this project. Commissioner Balalis asked if the width of the sidewalk could be reduced, from six feet wide to three feet wide, in order to allow for a higher berming of the parking lot. Mr. Webb stated that sidewalks of less than four feet in width are inconvenient for people to utilize. He stated that they recommend that sidewalks adjacent to curbs should be wider. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Carl Irwin, of Irwin and Associates, architect for the project, stated that the parking lot has a setback of 10 feet from the property line. He stated that with the sidewalk to the curb, the berm would average an approximate 2§ to 1 slope. He stated that the height of the berm would be approximately three feet, which would screen the automobile headlights. Commissioner Balalis asked if a four foot wide sidewalk would be acceptable. Mr. Webb stated that the resubdivision which has been approved for this project requires a six foot wide sidewalk. Mr. Robert Burnham, Acting City Attorney, stated that the approved conditions'of the resubdivision can not be modified in the site plan review. Commissioner Balalis stated that the berm can not be modified, unless the width of the sidewalk is reduced. Mr. Webb stated that the use of a hedge for the landscaping of the berm may resolve this concern. Mr. Webb stated that he has discussed the elimination of the Clay Street driveway with Mr. Rich Edmonston, the City's Traffic Engineer. He stated that Mr. Edmonston felt that the parking lot would work better with the third driveway. He stated that utilizing only two driveways would create more congestion within the parking lot. He stated that a one way ingress and egress system could be utilized if there. are only two driveways. Chairman King stated that the elimination of the Clay Street driveway will only prolong the periods of congestion within the area, rather than dispersing the people sooner. -5- q5 ®M January 6, 1983 City of Newport Beach Mr. Gendron stated that they are concerned with the arrivals and departures in, the area. He stated that the use of the 15th Street driveway and the St. Andrews driveway would have the least impact upon the area. Planning. Director Hewicker stated that the use permit which was approved by the City Council for this project, shows the Clay Street driveway in the exact location as which is shown on the revised plans. He stated that there is nothing on the revised plan which would dictate the removal of the driveway. Planning Director Hewicker referred to the lighting concern expressed by Mr. Gendron, and stated that a condition on the approved use permit requires that the lighting plan shall be prepared by a licensed electrical engineer and that the parking lot lighting shall be approved by the Planning Department. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker stated that the conditions of approval on the use permit and resubdivision can not be changed. He stated that the items which can be considered in the site plan review are outlined in the staff report. . Mr. Burnham stated that the Planning Commission does not have the power to change any of the conditions of the use permit or resubdivision. He stated that the site plan review gives the Planning Commission the opportunity, to review the final plans and change certain aspects of the final layout without changing the conditions of approval. He stated that the site plan review is subject to appeal and call up by the City Council. Mr. Burnham further stated that it is important to understand that the City Council has no greater power than the Planning Commission when it comes to considering the site plan review and the changes which can be made in the development. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Burnham stated that the conditions of approval on the. resubdivision and use permit can not be reconsidered by the City Council. He stated that the actions on the resubdivision and use permit are final. MINUTES INDEX 4-b � r c � m m ®M January 6, 1983 City of Newport Beach Mr. Gendron stated that they are concerned with the arrivals and departures in, the area. He stated that the use of the 15th Street driveway and the St. Andrews driveway would have the least impact upon the area. Planning. Director Hewicker stated that the use permit which was approved by the City Council for this project, shows the Clay Street driveway in the exact location as which is shown on the revised plans. He stated that there is nothing on the revised plan which would dictate the removal of the driveway. Planning Director Hewicker referred to the lighting concern expressed by Mr. Gendron, and stated that a condition on the approved use permit requires that the lighting plan shall be prepared by a licensed electrical engineer and that the parking lot lighting shall be approved by the Planning Department. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Planning Director Hewicker stated that the conditions of approval on the use permit and resubdivision can not be changed. He stated that the items which can be considered in the site plan review are outlined in the staff report. . Mr. Burnham stated that the Planning Commission does not have the power to change any of the conditions of the use permit or resubdivision. He stated that the site plan review gives the Planning Commission the opportunity, to review the final plans and change certain aspects of the final layout without changing the conditions of approval. He stated that the site plan review is subject to appeal and call up by the City Council. Mr. Burnham further stated that it is important to understand that the City Council has no greater power than the Planning Commission when it comes to considering the site plan review and the changes which can be made in the development. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Balalis, Mr. Burnham stated that the conditions of approval on the. resubdivision and use permit can not be reconsidered by the City Council. He stated that the actions on the resubdivision and use permit are final. MINUTES INDEX 4-b January 6, 1983 m � m sm�omm City Of - . r MINUTES ROLL CALL I I I I I I I I I INDEX Mr. Burnham stated that solutions to the concerns. are acceptable if they do not result in a change to the conditions of approval of the resubdivision or use permit. Commissioner Balalis stated that the lighting concern has already been addressed with a condition in the approved use permit. He stated that the condition for the sidewalk can not be changed, but additional landscaping could be utilized to screen the parking lot from the residential uses. Commissioner McLaughlin stated that she would not be willing to consider placing the additional conditions as suggested by Mr. Gendron upon the project, in that the applicant has already made extreme compromises in the design of the project. Chairman King stated that the landscape plan is subject to the approval of the Planning Department, therefore the landscape criteria can be monitored to eliminate the concern expressed by Mr. Gendron. In response to a question posed by Mr. Gendron, Chairman King stated that the ingress and egress on Clay Street has already been approved as a condition on the use permit and can not be changed. Mr. Burnham stated that the applicant is permitted to seek to amend the use permit, in the event they would want to eliminate the Clay Street driveway. He stated that this can be accomplished through the standard amendment process. Mrs. Barbara Whitford, resident of 406 Snug Harbor Road, discussed the history of this proposal. Mrs. Whitford stated that the church has been redesigned to be more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. She stated that originally, the ingress and egress on Clay Street was included only because there was going to be a parking structure which required this driveway. She stated that the Cliff Haven Community Association residents have always been assured that there would be no access on Clay Street. She stated that since the underground parking structure has been eliminated, the access on Clay Street should also be eliminated. -7- �1 COMMISSIONERS � r c m � m c a n 7c GS m a January 6, 1983 of Newport Beach MINUTES ROLLCALLI I I I III I IINDEX Chairman King stated that the provision for ingress and egress- on Clay Street was, heard and voted upon at the City Council level. Ms. Whitford stated that they were not aware that this would be a part of the final design. Mrs. Whitford stated that.the access on Clay Street and the sidewalk on Clay Street are major problems for the Cliff Haven, Community Association. She stated that additional compromise is needed on these two issues. She added that the high school parking lot has only one ingress and egress for 264 cars which has proven to be acceptable. Commissioner Ralalis asked Mrs. Whitford if they were in agreement with the items of the site plan review. Mrs. Whitford stated that they do not object to the items listed in the site plan review. She stated that the Cliff Haven Community Association felt as though their concerns could be resolved. Mr. Ralph Whitford, resident of 406 Snug Harbor Road, stated that because of the close proximity of the project to the high school, he recommended that the project be phased to construct the parking lot first. He recommended that the noise of the construction be monitored for the benefit of the schools and residents in the area. He also recommended that the starting time for construction activity begin at 8:00 a.m., rather than 7:00 a.m. Mr. Whitford stated that the construction of a sidewalk at this location is a waste of time, money and energy. He stated that the church is in agreement that a sidewalk is not needed. He stated that back in 1974, the residents of the area were concerned with the parking lot lighting and access on Clay Street. Planning Director Hewicker stated that the site plan review contains a condition which, relates to the phasing of the project. He stated that the first phase of construction will be the removal of the Clay Street houses and the construction of the parking lot. He stated that the City has an existing ordinance which regulates the starting times for construction activity. -8- q'� Motion All Ayes r ro m Q G 3 7C L7 D IX IX January 6, 1983 itv of Newport Beach Commissioner Balalis stated that the project is located immediately adjacent to two schools. He expressed his concern that the area is travelled heavily by children and bicycles and that the project will generate the use of heavy construction equipment. He suggested that perhaps the construction hours be modified during the winter months when school is in session. Mrs. Kay Spurgeon, resident of 436 Snug Harbor Road, stated that she is not concerned with the headlights of the automobiles, but is concerned with the control of the parking lot lighting. Commissioner Kurlander stated that the church and the neighborhood have both had to make considerable compromises in the design of the project. He stated that architecturally, he preferred the previous proposal. Commissioner McLaughlin concurred with Commissioner Kurlander. She stated that she could not support any further compromises which the applicant may have to make. Motion was made for approval of Site Plan Review No. 31, subject to the following findings and conditions, including the additional six conditions as suggested by staff, and the revision to Condition of Approval No. 4 as suggested by staff, which MOTION CARRIED: FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed project is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. Adequate off - street parking and related vehicular circulation are being provided in conjunction with the proposed redesign. 3. The proposed project is a high - quality proposal and will not adversely affect the benefits of the occupancy and use of existing properties within the area. SE MINUTES INDEX 44 MINUTES January 6, 1983 f ' S W City of Newport Beach INDEX 4. The proposed development does not adversely affect the .public benefits derived from the expenditures of public funds for improvement and beautification of street and public facilities within the area. 5. The proposed development does. not preclude the attainment of the objectives stated in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 6. That an. Initial Study has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and that their contents have been considered in the decisions on this project. 7. That based on the information contained in the . Initial Study, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce potentially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant environmental impacts. S. That based on the Initial Study, subsequent changes in the project will not require revision to the Certified Final EIR. 9. That based on the Initial Study, no new significant environmental impacts not considered in the Certified Final Environmental Documents were found. 10. That based on the Initial Study, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken. 11. That based on the Initial Study, no new information of substantial importance related to the project has become available. 12. That the project meets or exceeds all of the requirements of the .City Council and the Ad -Hoc Committee. 13. That the provisions of all on -site .parking at -grade is a substantial input over previously approved designs. _10- 1 50 � c v m � 7C L7 ro D > > @ m = w 3 MINUTES itv of January 6, 1983 t Beach 14. That notice of the Planning Commission review of this project has been mailed to all these persons notified of the original project. CONDITIONS: 1. That the proposed project be developed in substantial conformance with the approved Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations and Sections. 2. That all conditions of Resubdivision No. 723 be met. 3. That all Conditions of Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) be met. 4. That the height of the tower (steeple) shall be approved by the City Council. 5. That construction shall be phased in general conformance with the schedule submitted by Irwin & Associates dated December 17; 1982. 6. That the Planning Department shall be authorized to issue permits for the use of temporary facilities on -site consistent with the phasing schedule noted above. 7. That the proposed sidewalk located adjacent to the, curb along St. Andrews Road be a minimum of 5 feet wide. 8. That the proposed sidewalk along the Clay Street and 15th Street frontages be a minimum of 6 feet wide and that access ramps be provided at the intersections. 9. The passenger loading bay shown on St. Andrews Road shall be eliminated. A loading zone shall be created for weekday use in the new parking lot. 10. That driveways shall be a minimum of twenty six feet wide and should be marked with a centerline to facilitate access. -11- INDEX 51 COMMISSIONERS � m m a CALL January 6, 1983 of Newport Beach 11... That.on- site.sidewalks. adjacent to the parking lot shall be a minimum of four feet clear width. 12. That the parking lot layout, including the location and distribution of compact parking stalls, shall be subject to further review and approval by the Traffic Engineer. If necessary, a minor increase in the 25% limitation on compact . stalls may be permitted provided that the total number of on -site parking stalls does not fall below 250. Request to allow the construction of a fourth level observation deck on an existing duplex in the R -3 District which exceeds the basic height limit on the rear one -half of the lot in the 28/32 Foot Height Limitation District. ZONE; APPLICANTS: OWNER.: MINUTES Portions of Lots No. 14, 16 and 18, Block 231, Corona del Mar Tract, located USE PERMIR at 314 Carnation Avenue, on the easterly NO_, 3013 side of vacated Carnation Avenue, between Seaview Avenue and Bayside Drive, in Corona del Mar. R -3 Harvey D.' Corona del Same as and Bomell Pease, The public hearing opened in connection ith this item and Mr Harvey Pease, the applicant, app red before the Commission. Mr. Pease distributed to th Planning Commission his memo dated January 5, 1983, which outlined his concerns relating to the measureme of natural grade, the handrail construction, submission f .additional building plans, and his intention to retain Carnation Avenue as a private street. -12- APPROVED CONDI- TIONALLY 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES Moti a Notion was made to convey the support of the City Council to participate in the R/UDAT . program and create an Ad Not Steering Committee; and direct the City Attorney's fice to prepare a resolution creating said cC.�to come back on February 28, 1983. Council Member Straa x reseed a desire to serve on this committee. All Ayes The motion on the floor was voted on and carried. I I I I I I I included in the revised plan. Volume 37 - Page 45 55 2. Report from the Planning Department regarding U/P 822(A) a request of ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH St. Andrews to construct a free - standing cross, Prsbytrn Ch ninety -seven feet in height. Said cross is (88) part of an overall plan of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church which includes the construction of a new church sanctuary and the .. remodel or reconstruction of existing church facilities on site, located at 600 St. Andrews Road. All development and construction is planned to occur and will be carried out in accordance with USE PERMIT NO. 822 (AHMED). as approved by the City Council on September 27, 1982, and in accordance with SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 31, approved by the Planning Commission on January 6, 1983, was presented. The City Manager noted that pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 6, the height of the cross moat be approved by the City Council. Mayor Hart inquired of staff that if a problem Is created by the parking lot and curb cut access onto Clay Street at Pirate Road, how would it be handled. The City Manager replied that it would be reviewed at that time, and acted upon accordingly by the City Council. Milan Dostal, 1821 Tradewinds, representing the Applicant, stated that the new plan bad been approved by the Planning Commission under Site Plan Review and met all of the concerns of the neighborhood, as well as to carry not the program of the church. He made reference to the drawing and scale model on display and urged Council approval. Peter Cendron, 519 Signal Road, President, Cliff Haven Community Association, addressed the Council and stated that they have no objection to the size of the cross. However, they are concerned with the ingress and egress on Clay Street. He stated that the original plan showed subterranean parking, which is not I I I I I I I included in the revised plan. Volume 37 - Page 45 55 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COUNCIL MEMBERS MINUTES L CAL 4M$\ Jaauary 24, 1983 INDEX Mr. Gendron urged the Council to consider the impact on the neighbors of the flow of traffic through the parking area into the community. The Director of Public Works stated that the presence of the curb cut on the plot plan bas more to do with .circulation of the parking lot and the effective use of the parking lot, than it does with safety factors per se. The traffic engineer felt the parking lot would function somewhat better with the additional curb, and only observation can provide the final answer. Motion x Following discussion, motion was made to All Ayes approve the request of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. . 3. Report from the City Arts Commission regarding PB &R/Arts CO- SPONSORSHIP POLICY FOR CULTURAL EVENTS AND Oman GROUPS, was presented. (62) Motion x Motion was made to approve the proposed Council Policy for Co- sponsorship for Cultural Events and Groups, with the definition of the word "Art" to be included, as set forth in the by -laws of the Arts Commission. Ayes x x x x x Following discussion of the level of Noes x x riorities of support, the motion on the floor w voted on and "tried. R. ADDITI BUSIRESS: Motion x 1. Moti4p was ma to schedule public hearing for U/P 3016/ Ayes x x x x x February 14, 198 on Use Permit No. 3016 and Resub 738 Abstain x x Resubdivision No 7 Motion x 2. Mayor Bart announced that fective February CAttny All Ayes 1, 1983, Robert Burnham will the new City Attorney. Motion wee made to d ct a resolution (No. 83 -15) be prepare r ratification at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p:m., in memo of Bettina. Bents, daughter of Willi" and Marcia Bents, who passed away on January 21, 1983. J Mayor ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk Volume 37 - Page 46 .. 64 ff 1 Hof Aye- Absent. RIXI x \aa l be screened from public streets, alleys or ining properties. a Cafe Dance Permit for the proposed dan rig 1 be approved by the City. The dance oor 1 be increased to a minimum size of. 4 sq. unless said permit is approved for a ller th Planning Commission may add a /or modify iti of Approval to the us permit, or mmend o the City Council the revocation of use t, upon a determi tion that the ation wh h is the subject o this use permit, es injury, or is detrimen 1 to the health, ty, peacg, rals, comfor or general welfare he community. 3147 c MINUTES INDEX Request to establish a r ail ercial nursery with Up3147 outdoor display of pl s and elated items, on pro -. Perty located in the C -H Dist-i t. The proposal also Contin includes a modificat n to the Z ing Code so as to to allow the use of act size pa ing spaces for a June 6 portion of the r red off - street pa ing spaces. 1985 LOCATION: Lots , 62 and 63 of Tract N 1210, lots (d at 1700 west Coast Highway, on th northerly side of West ast High - w , easterly of Mariner's Mile. ZONE: PPLI William Ray, Newport Beach Mr. and Mrs. William Ray, Newport Beach tion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3147 to June 1985. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. Use Permit No. _822 (Amended) (Public Rearin ) Request to amend a Previously approved use permit which allowed .the construction of a new church sanctuary Item No.5 7 C, C 'N�/WISSI0NER5 23, 1985 a a a ° ,, o z >`� * I City l~./{, ewoort Beach Hof Aye- Absent. RIXI x \aa l be screened from public streets, alleys or ining properties. a Cafe Dance Permit for the proposed dan rig 1 be approved by the City. The dance oor 1 be increased to a minimum size of. 4 sq. unless said permit is approved for a ller th Planning Commission may add a /or modify iti of Approval to the us permit, or mmend o the City Council the revocation of use t, upon a determi tion that the ation wh h is the subject o this use permit, es injury, or is detrimen 1 to the health, ty, peacg, rals, comfor or general welfare he community. 3147 c MINUTES INDEX Request to establish a r ail ercial nursery with Up3147 outdoor display of pl s and elated items, on pro -. Perty located in the C -H Dist-i t. The proposal also Contin includes a modificat n to the Z ing Code so as to to allow the use of act size pa ing spaces for a June 6 portion of the r red off - street pa ing spaces. 1985 LOCATION: Lots , 62 and 63 of Tract N 1210, lots (d at 1700 west Coast Highway, on th northerly side of West ast High - w , easterly of Mariner's Mile. ZONE: PPLI William Ray, Newport Beach Mr. and Mrs. William Ray, Newport Beach tion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3147 to June 1985. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. Use Permit No. _822 (Amended) (Public Rearin ) Request to amend a Previously approved use permit which allowed .the construction of a new church sanctuary Item No.5 7 KH )...y 23, 1985 7C re 0 : MX c w a a a t a z 9 M O A 1 7 ��� of Z 7 Z 7 S w A . C :Beach MINUTES building and related facilities on property located in the R -1 and R -2 Districts. The proposed amendment includes a., request to remove the existing chapel and cc atruct a new building' containing administrative offices, storage -and mechanical rooms, and .a. new chapel, and the acceptance of an environmental docu- ment. LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 82 -705. (Resubdivision No. 723) located at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded by St. Andrews Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School. TONES: R -1 and R -2 APPLICANT: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant The public hearing opened at this time, and Mr. Milan Dostel, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Dostel stated that the applicant is requesting that Condition No. 3 be revised to read "that the undesignated basement area shall not be used for office or classroom space without prior review by the City of the parking requirement ". The basement area does not have a designated use at this time but there may be a purpose fc r the area . at a later date and the applicant is requesting that the parking requirements be reviewed if there is another use designated. Mr. Dostel recommended that Condition No. 4 be revised to read "that the chapel ,shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services ", deleting the words "concurrently with or" because in conjunction with Condition No. 5, which is the concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel, the total of these facilities would be limited to 1,387 persons, .which is in accordance with the parking requirement currently including 251 off -site parking spaces. Mr. Ed Ware, Architect, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Ware reviewed the drawing plans of the revised building structure. and how: the 9,850 .square feet of the basement area will be utilized. Mr. Ware explained that 4,900 square feet could be designated for storage or-some other future use, and the remaining square footage would be used for circulation. -17- .. ter.. F COMMISSIONERS a„ o s a a Z a 0 a o1 am o n,sM is = a i M'q A i a CALL {r I C 23, 1985 3tv of Newport Beach In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mr. Ware replied that the roof will be dropped from 34 feet to 26 feet. Barbara Whitford, President of the Cliffhaven Association, 406 Snug Harbor. Road, appeared before -the Planning Commission. Mrs. Whitford stated that the community is concerned about the structure's proposed increase in square footage in relation to the number of parking spaces provided. It was also indicated that the Church did not inform the residents' of the proposed construction. Mrs. Whitford additionally stated that the Church lights reflect onto the neighborhood. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mrs. Whitford responded that at the Association's Board meeting attended by Dr. Huffman, the Board was very cautious in regards to the proposed undesignated space In that the increase in square footage could allow more people to use the facility. Mrs. Whitford further stated that the Board is also concerned that when the Church returns to the City to apply for a use permit for the undesignated space that there could be a need for additional parking. MINUTES Mr. Rod Craig, 418 Snug Harbor Road, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Ccaig stated that since he moved into the area five years ago, homes and trees have been replaced by a parking lot and numerous buildings, and that in the past two years there has been constant demrlition and construction. High intensity lighting now reflects into the homes, and in addition to Sunday morning traffic there are now traffic problems throughout the weekday evenings because of activities at the Church. Mr. Ralph Whitford, 406 Snug Harbor, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitford claimed that St. Andrews Church has had a rapid enrollment growth since 1978 that has greatly affected the surrounding community due to.the increase in parking demand and new building construction, and that there appears to be a limitless growth in the future at the expense of the neighboring aoamiunity. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mr. Doetal replied that the cross lights were previously not correctly in place and no one knew how to turn the lights off. Mr. Dostal stated that shielding has been - installed around the lights so that -18- LL Motion MINUTES the lights would not be offensive to the neighborhood, however, they have observed some reflection from the clouds. Mr. Dostal stated that the Church has requested recommendations from an electrical engineer, and those recommendations .should be available within a month. The automatic timer is set to turn the lights off at 9,30 p,m.:unless there are special activities at the Church, but :he commented that there are only a few Activities during the year wherein the lights would remain on to a later time. Commissioner Person commented that because of the complaints that the Planning Commissioners have received from residents and also as a good neighbor policy, maybe the Church should meet with the community to discuss the lights. Mr. Dostal cited that the lights conform to the Municipal Code. Barbara Whitford, reappeared before the Planning Commission, stating that residents throughout the area are directly affected by the lights. Mrs. Whitford emphasized that the community was not aware at the time the residents supported the lighting, that it would be two high - intensity lights. Commissioner Goff asked Mr. ware what the elimination of 6,850 square feet would architecturally do to the undesignated area of the baildi.lg. Mr. ware replied that the 4,900 square feet of basement space would be utilized for future expansion instead of purchasing additional land. Chairman Winburn cited that the City Council stipulated how much total square footage would be allowed, and that square footage that was lost in the steeple will be allowed it other areas, and she commented that the square footage was limited at that time. In reply to a concern by staff concerning Condition No. 3, Mr. Dostal stated that the applicant would agree to insert "public assembly" in addition to classroom and offices, as not being acceptable useage in the basement area. The public hearing was closed at this time. Commissioner Goff made a motion to approve Use Permit No. 822(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions as written. Mr. Hewicker advised that staff does not have a problem with the recommended changes in Condition No. 4 when' combined with Condition No. 5. -19- .._ Cy ' C vANUSSIONERS 23, 1985 R co as a r 7 i =,�-o s City of Newport Beach _ Z _,,.� MINUTES the lights would not be offensive to the neighborhood, however, they have observed some reflection from the clouds. Mr. Dostal stated that the Church has requested recommendations from an electrical engineer, and those recommendations .should be available within a month. The automatic timer is set to turn the lights off at 9,30 p,m.:unless there are special activities at the Church, but :he commented that there are only a few Activities during the year wherein the lights would remain on to a later time. Commissioner Person commented that because of the complaints that the Planning Commissioners have received from residents and also as a good neighbor policy, maybe the Church should meet with the community to discuss the lights. Mr. Dostal cited that the lights conform to the Municipal Code. Barbara Whitford, reappeared before the Planning Commission, stating that residents throughout the area are directly affected by the lights. Mrs. Whitford emphasized that the community was not aware at the time the residents supported the lighting, that it would be two high - intensity lights. Commissioner Goff asked Mr. ware what the elimination of 6,850 square feet would architecturally do to the undesignated area of the baildi.lg. Mr. ware replied that the 4,900 square feet of basement space would be utilized for future expansion instead of purchasing additional land. Chairman Winburn cited that the City Council stipulated how much total square footage would be allowed, and that square footage that was lost in the steeple will be allowed it other areas, and she commented that the square footage was limited at that time. In reply to a concern by staff concerning Condition No. 3, Mr. Dostal stated that the applicant would agree to insert "public assembly" in addition to classroom and offices, as not being acceptable useage in the basement area. The public hearing was closed at this time. Commissioner Goff made a motion to approve Use Permit No. 822(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions as written. Mr. Hewicker advised that staff does not have a problem with the recommended changes in Condition No. 4 when' combined with Condition No. 5. -19- .._ v X co is " >n ae o _ Ayes Ix LIT Absent Cy 23, 1985 CI of Newport Beach Commissioner Goff stated that he will accept Condition No. 4 as it was originally.written. Chairman Winburn stated that she will support the motion, but she commented that she is concerned with the continued expansion of the Church in the residential area, and that she .supports staff's recommendation of Condition No. 3, to reduce the square footage. Chairman Winburn, with the approval of Commissioner Goff, amended the motion to delete "concurrently with or" in Condition No. 4 as requested by the applicant. Motion to approve Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) was voted on, MOTION CARRIED. A. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT Findings: MINUTES 1. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and that their contents have been considered in the de- cisions on this project. 2. That based on the information contained in the Negative Declaration, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce poten- tially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant en- vironmental impacts. B. USE PERMIT 822 (AMENDED) Findings: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. That the uses proposed in the new building are consistent with the prior action of the City Council on Use Permit 822 (Amended) (1982) and the prior action of the Planning Commission on Site Plan Review 31. 3. That the construction of 6,850 sq.ft. of undes- ignated basement floor area in excess of the -20- INDEX CONOAISSKYI C t Cy 23, 1985 Beach original City council action on Use Permit 822 (Amended) (1982) is unwarranted at this time in that the project, as conditioned, will result in a total of '8;150. sq.ft., of undesignated basement area on the site. 4. The approval of Use Permit 822 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and 'general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improve- ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. Conditions: 1. That all conditions of Use Permit 822 (Amend - ed) (1982) and Resubdivision 732 be fulfilled. 2. That the development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans and elevations except as noted below. 3; That the undesignated basement area be reduced by 6,850 sq.ft. MINUTES 4. That the chapel shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services. 5. That concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel for activities such as weddings and memorial services shall be limited to a total occupancy not to exceed the sanctuary capacity of 1387 persons. 6. The applicants shall monitor attendance and semi- annually report attendance figures to the Planning Department. The applicants shall also monitor usage of the high school and on- site /off- street parking areas. During any four (4) week period where attendance exceeds 1040 persons per worship service or concurrent use of chapel and sanctuary for other activities, or if attendance exceeds 915 and usage is less than 85% of capacity for the high school and on- site /oft- street parking areas, the applicant shall modify the project's operational charac- teristics to lessen parking demand in a manner INDEX .t �4 1 ce [ a . s a > A p z r O O v [ O now 6 CALL t Cy 23, 1985 Beach original City council action on Use Permit 822 (Amended) (1982) is unwarranted at this time in that the project, as conditioned, will result in a total of '8;150. sq.ft., of undesignated basement area on the site. 4. The approval of Use Permit 822 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and 'general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improve- ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. Conditions: 1. That all conditions of Use Permit 822 (Amend - ed) (1982) and Resubdivision 732 be fulfilled. 2. That the development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans and elevations except as noted below. 3; That the undesignated basement area be reduced by 6,850 sq.ft. MINUTES 4. That the chapel shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services. 5. That concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel for activities such as weddings and memorial services shall be limited to a total occupancy not to exceed the sanctuary capacity of 1387 persons. 6. The applicants shall monitor attendance and semi- annually report attendance figures to the Planning Department. The applicants shall also monitor usage of the high school and on- site /off- street parking areas. During any four (4) week period where attendance exceeds 1040 persons per worship service or concurrent use of chapel and sanctuary for other activities, or if attendance exceeds 915 and usage is less than 85% of capacity for the high school and on- site /oft- street parking areas, the applicant shall modify the project's operational charac- teristics to lessen parking demand in a manner INDEX .t �4 1 V, r u x� co � a � z c m s n s n a= r o _ O O L O is i sz.'� y 23, 1985 0 9 9�� acceptable to the Planninq Department or apply for an amendment to this Use Permit to provide addi- tional on- site /off- street parking. 7. That in the event the church should lose the opportunity. to park in the high school parking lot, they shall be required to come back to the city for an amendment_ to this use permit and provide adequate off - street parking. 8.. That the Planning Commission may add or modify conditions of approval to this use. permit, or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 9. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. R R t The Planning Commission recer:sed at 10:55 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m. Requ for a density bonus ii accordance with Section 65915 o fort; California Government Code so as to construct an �diocumwe ccmplex with 65 units affordable to lower incies, and the acceptance of an environmental B. Traffic Study (Public Hearing) Request to consider a traffic study so as to it the construction of 65 apartment units in the R -3 78) District. ,i., MINUTES Item No:6 -22- t re, )sent: 1 1-13C[ x ' shall be' screened from' public `streets', alleys or adjoining properties. ' 1�\ThatDan a Cafe Dance Permit for the proposed g be approved. by the City. The dance - be -increased to a minimum wise of 4 sq. riIs" said permit is approved for :a ller 14th Planning Commission may add or modify ti of Approva l' to the us permit, or mend the City Council the -revocatioh.of use t, upon a determi tion that 'the tion is the subject o this use permit, s injury, or is detrimen 1 to the health, y, peacg, rals, comfo or general welfare e coammity. MINUTES Use Permit No. 3147 (COntini%fd Public Hearin Request to establish a' ail ercial nursery with outdoor display of pl s sad elated items, on pro- perty located in the C -H Dist.:i The proposal also includes a modificat to the ing Code so as to allow the use of ct size pa ing spaces for a portion of the r red off- street pa ing spaces. LOCATION: Lots , 62 and 63 of Tract 1210, loco at 1700 West Coast ighway,. on northerly side o£ west ast High - w , easterly of Mariner's Mile. ZONE: William Ray, Newport Beach a Mr. and Mrs. William Ray, Newport Beach ion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3147 to June 1985. Notion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. t • • Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) (Public Hearing) Item No.5 Request to amend a previously approved use permit which . allowed_the constraction..of -a new church .sanctuary Ui� (_4$ C(i/V1M6 61ONER5 23, 1985 i y 0a . s c= Tom _� O 0 s srai v r;o o ws'w w as� w , Cltjl bf Newport Beall 1 re, )sent: 1 1-13C[ x ' shall be' screened from' public `streets', alleys or adjoining properties. ' 1�\ThatDan a Cafe Dance Permit for the proposed g be approved. by the City. The dance - be -increased to a minimum wise of 4 sq. riIs" said permit is approved for :a ller 14th Planning Commission may add or modify ti of Approva l' to the us permit, or mend the City Council the -revocatioh.of use t, upon a determi tion that 'the tion is the subject o this use permit, s injury, or is detrimen 1 to the health, y, peacg, rals, comfo or general welfare e coammity. MINUTES Use Permit No. 3147 (COntini%fd Public Hearin Request to establish a' ail ercial nursery with outdoor display of pl s sad elated items, on pro- perty located in the C -H Dist.:i The proposal also includes a modificat to the ing Code so as to allow the use of ct size pa ing spaces for a portion of the r red off- street pa ing spaces. LOCATION: Lots , 62 and 63 of Tract 1210, loco at 1700 West Coast ighway,. on northerly side o£ west ast High - w , easterly of Mariner's Mile. ZONE: William Ray, Newport Beach a Mr. and Mrs. William Ray, Newport Beach ion was made to continue Use Permit No. 3147 to June 1985. Notion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. t • • Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) (Public Hearing) Item No.5 Request to amend a previously approved use permit which . allowed_the constraction..of -a new church .sanctuary Ui� Is h..y 23, 1985 C building and related facilities on property located in . the R+1 and R -2 Districts. The proposed amendment includes a request to remove the existing chapel and construct a new building containing administrative offices, storage. and mechanical rooms, and .a new chapel, and. the acceptance of an environmental docu- ment. LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Nap No. 82 -705. (Resubdivisipon No. 723) located at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded -by St. Andrews. Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School. ZONES: R -1 and R -2 APPLICANT: St. Andrews Presbyterian. Church, Newport Beach ONNER: Same as applicant MINUTES The public hearing opened at this time, and Mr. Milan Dostel, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Dostel stated that the applicant is requesting that Condition No: 3 be revised to read "that the undesignated basement area shall not be used for office or classroom space without prior review by.the City of the parking requirement ". The basement area does not have a designated use at this time but there may be a purpose fc r the area at a later date and the applicant is requesting that the parking requirements be reviewed if there is another use designated. Mr. Dostel recommended that Condition No. 4 be revised to read "that the chapel.shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services", deleting the words "concurrently with or" because in conjunction with Condition No. 5, which is the concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel, the total of these facilities would be limited to 1,387 persons, .which is in accordance with the parking requirement currently including 251 off -site parking' spaces. Mr. Ed ware# Architect, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. ware reviewed the drawing plans of the revised building structure and how the 9,850 square feet of the basement area will be utilized. Mr. Ware explained that 4,900 square feet could be designated for storage or some other future use, and the remaining square footage would be used for circulation. 1p -: N ' r 7 � Tr m i c m IM p =� e 'too City iii S =1 ii �r of C building and related facilities on property located in . the R+1 and R -2 Districts. The proposed amendment includes a request to remove the existing chapel and construct a new building containing administrative offices, storage. and mechanical rooms, and .a new chapel, and. the acceptance of an environmental docu- ment. LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Nap No. 82 -705. (Resubdivisipon No. 723) located at 600 St. Andrews Road, on property bounded -by St. Andrews. Road, Clay Street, and 15th Street, across from the Newport Harbor High School. ZONES: R -1 and R -2 APPLICANT: St. Andrews Presbyterian. Church, Newport Beach ONNER: Same as applicant MINUTES The public hearing opened at this time, and Mr. Milan Dostel, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Dostel stated that the applicant is requesting that Condition No: 3 be revised to read "that the undesignated basement area shall not be used for office or classroom space without prior review by.the City of the parking requirement ". The basement area does not have a designated use at this time but there may be a purpose fc r the area at a later date and the applicant is requesting that the parking requirements be reviewed if there is another use designated. Mr. Dostel recommended that Condition No. 4 be revised to read "that the chapel.shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services", deleting the words "concurrently with or" because in conjunction with Condition No. 5, which is the concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel, the total of these facilities would be limited to 1,387 persons, .which is in accordance with the parking requirement currently including 251 off -site parking' spaces. Mr. Ed ware# Architect, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. ware reviewed the drawing plans of the revised building structure and how the 9,850 square feet of the basement area will be utilized. Mr. Ware explained that 4,900 square feet could be designated for storage or some other future use, and the remaining square footage would be used for circulation. 1p -: In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, 'me. Rare replied that the .,roof will be dropped from 34 feet to 26 feet. Barbara Whitford, President- of the Cliffhaven Association, 406 Snug Harbor. -Road, appeared before.the Planning Commission. Mrs. Whitford stated that the community is concerned about the structure's proposed increase in square footage in.relation to the number of Parking spaces provided. it was also indicated that the Church did not inform the residents' of the proposed oonstrnction. Mrs. Whitford additionally stated that. the Church lights reflect onto.the neighborhood. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mrs. Whitford responded that at the Association's'eoard meeting attended by Dr. Huffman, the Hoard was very cautious in regards to the proposed undesignated space in that the increase in square footage could allow more people to use the facility. Mrs. Whitford further stated that the Hoard is also concerned that when the Church returns to the City to apply for a use permit for the undesignated space that there could be a need for additional parking. Mr: Rod Craig, 418 Snug Harbor,- Road, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Craig stated that since he moved into the area five years ago, homes and trees have been replaced by a parking lot and numerous buildings, and that in the past two years there has been constant demrlition and construction. High intensity lighting now reflects into the homes, and in addition to Sunday morning traffic there are now traffic problems throughout the weekday evenings because of activities at the Church. Mr. Ralph Whitford, 406 Snug Harbor, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitford claimed that St. Andrews Church has had a rapid enrollment growth since 1978 that has greatly affected the .surrounding community due to the increase in parking demand and new building construction,, and that there appears to be a limitless growth in the future at the expense of the neighboring community. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mr. Dostal replied that the cross lights were Previously not correctly in place and no one knew how to turn the lights off. Mr. Dostal stated that shielding has been around: the:. lights so .that.. -18- C1 %AAN55ONERS 23, 1985 MINUTES X co f y 7 e s a= I o '03, w s =a ma z szww City of Newport Beach In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, 'me. Rare replied that the .,roof will be dropped from 34 feet to 26 feet. Barbara Whitford, President- of the Cliffhaven Association, 406 Snug Harbor. -Road, appeared before.the Planning Commission. Mrs. Whitford stated that the community is concerned about the structure's proposed increase in square footage in.relation to the number of Parking spaces provided. it was also indicated that the Church did not inform the residents' of the proposed oonstrnction. Mrs. Whitford additionally stated that. the Church lights reflect onto.the neighborhood. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mrs. Whitford responded that at the Association's'eoard meeting attended by Dr. Huffman, the Hoard was very cautious in regards to the proposed undesignated space in that the increase in square footage could allow more people to use the facility. Mrs. Whitford further stated that the Hoard is also concerned that when the Church returns to the City to apply for a use permit for the undesignated space that there could be a need for additional parking. Mr: Rod Craig, 418 Snug Harbor,- Road, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Craig stated that since he moved into the area five years ago, homes and trees have been replaced by a parking lot and numerous buildings, and that in the past two years there has been constant demrlition and construction. High intensity lighting now reflects into the homes, and in addition to Sunday morning traffic there are now traffic problems throughout the weekday evenings because of activities at the Church. Mr. Ralph Whitford, 406 Snug Harbor, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitford claimed that St. Andrews Church has had a rapid enrollment growth since 1978 that has greatly affected the .surrounding community due to the increase in parking demand and new building construction,, and that there appears to be a limitless growth in the future at the expense of the neighboring community. In response to a question posed by Chairman Winburn, Mr. Dostal replied that the cross lights were Previously not correctly in place and no one knew how to turn the lights off. Mr. Dostal stated that shielding has been around: the:. lights so .that.. -18- r COMMISSIONEF cu cc r 7 O a a c r m C m o s =a s an r` POPNPN Cy 23, 1985 ' the lights would not be offensive to the neighborhood, however, they have observed- some reflection from the clouds. Mr. Dostal stated that the Church has requested recommendations from an electrical engineer, and those reocenendations .should be available within a month. The automatic timer is set to turn the lights Off: at 9i30 P.m.: Unless there are special activities at the Church, but he commented that there are only a few activities during the year: wherein the lights would remain on to a later time. Commissioner Person commented that because of the complaints that the Planning Commissioners have received from residents and also as a good neighbor policy, maybe the Church should meet with the commlmity to discuss the lights. Mr. Dostal cited that the lights conform to the Municipal Code. MINUTES Barbara Whitford, reappeared before the Planning Commission, stating that residents throughout the area are directly affected by the lights. Mrs. Whitford emphasized that the community was not aware at the time the residents supported the lighting, that it would be two high - intensity lights. Commissioner Goff asked Mr.. Ware what the elimination of 6,850 square feet woulo architecturally do to the undesignated area of the buildi.ig. Mr. Ware replied that the 4,900 square feet of basement space would be utilized for future expansion instead of purchasing additional land. Chairman Winburn cited that the City Council stipulated how much total square footage would be allowed, and that square footage that was lost in the steeple will be allowed it other areas, and she commented that the square footage was limited at that time. In reply to a concern by staff concerning Condition NO- 3, Mr. Dostal stated that the applicant would agree to insert "public assembly" in'•addition to classroom and offices, as not being acceptable useage in the basement area. The public hearing was closed at this time. Commissioner Goff made a motion to approve Use Permit No. 622(Amended) subject to the findings and conditions as written. Mr. Newicker advised that staff does not have a problem with the recommended changes in Condition No. 4 when combined with Condition .No. S. -19 -. r Ayes Absent Cy 23, 1985 Beach MINUTES Commissioner Goff stated that he will accept Condition c i o o C O O .�{�.�y No. d as it was originally. written. City (-fir 2 9 = ,O = 1 a �/. Beach MINUTES Commissioner Goff stated that he will accept Condition No. d as it was originally. written. Chairman Winburn stated that she will support the Notion, but: she commented that she. is concerned with the continued expansion of the Church, in the residentia area, and that she supports staff's l recommendation of Condition No. 3, to reduce the square footage. Chairman Winburn,.. with the approval of Commissioner Goff, amended the motion to. delete ."concurrently with or", in Condition No. 4 as requested by the applicant. K x x x x x Notion to approve Use Permit No. 822 (Amended) was x voted on, M DTI ON CARRIED. A. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMEiR Findings: 1. That an Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and that their contents have been considered in the de- cisions on this project. 2. That based on the information contained in the Negative Declaration, the project incorporates sufficient mitigation measures to reduce poten- tially significant environmental effects, and that the project will not result in significant en- vironmental impacts. B. USE PERMIT 822 (AMENDED) Findings: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. . 2. That the uses proposed in the new building are consistent with the prior action of the City council on Use Permit 822 (Amended) (1982) and the prior action of the Planning Commission on Site Plan Review 31. 3. That the construction. of 6,850 sq.ft. of undes- ignated basement floor area in excess of the - �Ip - -20- Cy 23, 1985 MINUTES c O A 2 v w z w s w w zs ,sz w w C' of f�l t Beach II original City Council action on Use Permit 822 (Amended) (1982) is unwarranted at this time in that the project, as conditioned, will'result in a total of 8,150 - sq.ft._ of undesignated basement area on the site.. 4. The approval of Use Permit 822 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,. morals, comfort and -general welfare of persons . residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property or improve- ments in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. Conditions: 1. That all conditions of Use Permit 822 (Amend - ed)(1982) and Resubdivision 732 be fulfilled. . 2. That the development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plan, floor plans and elevations except as noted below.' 3. That the undesignated basement area be reduced by 6,850 sq.ft. 4. That the chapel shall not be used as an overflow facility for the main sanctuary during worship services. 5. That concurrent use of the sanctuary and chapel for activities such as weddings and memorial services shall be limited to a total occupancy not to exceed the sanctuary capacity of 1387 persons. 6. The applicants shall monitor attendance and semi - annually report attendance figures to the Planning Department. The applicants shall also monitor usage of the high school and on-site/off-street parking areas. During any four (4) week period where attendance. exceeds 1040 persons' per worship service or. concurrent use of chapel and sanctuary for other activities, or if attendance exceeds 915 and usage is less than 851 of capacity for the high school and on -site /off - street parking areas, the applicant shall modify the project's operational charac- teristics to lessen parking demand in a manner -21- >_ f' - - - — 69 n• r.. r � an amendment dmen t on-site/off-street Permit provide laddir MINUTES 7. That in the event the church should lose the opportunity to park in the high school parking lot, they shall be required to come back to the: City for an amendment to this use permit and provide adequate off - street parking. 8, That the Planning Commission may add or modify conditions of approval to this use permit,, or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 9. This use permit shall .expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The Planning Commission recersed at 10:55 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m. Requ-est.for a density bonus iz accordance with Section 65915 o the California Government Code so as to constrict an t comp with 65 units affordable to lower income lies, and the acceptance of an environmental docume B. Traffic Study (PublicB. Traffic Study (Public Hearin) Request to consider a traffic study so as ,to t the construction of 65 apartment unite in the R -3 78) District. AND -22- "fVUSSK)NERS . -y 23, 1985 Cz n + a r � A 2 C A A A i s a a i o i i a v! 0 0 V �Ct Z• =_* w `.+ 1 \Grr .�JCGI\..h an amendment dmen t on-site/off-street Permit provide laddir MINUTES 7. That in the event the church should lose the opportunity to park in the high school parking lot, they shall be required to come back to the: City for an amendment to this use permit and provide adequate off - street parking. 8, That the Planning Commission may add or modify conditions of approval to this use permit,, or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 9. This use permit shall .expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The Planning Commission recersed at 10:55 p.m. and reconvened at 11:00 p.m. Requ-est.for a density bonus iz accordance with Section 65915 o the California Government Code so as to constrict an t comp with 65 units affordable to lower income lies, and the acceptance of an environmental docume B. Traffic Study (PublicB. Traffic Study (Public Hearin) Request to consider a traffic study so as ,to t the construction of 65 apartment unite in the R -3 78) District. AND -22- Exhibit No. 2 Additional Correspondence This Page Left Intentionally Blank qb PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7 8191Oil 1 1 1 2 11 1213i4�5�6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 0 40 W ;5SA 10-1014 UM 11 J 1• =1. � �'1A49S�...Wt -A� , , N - d Address / �. Address Fare 151 a�jj! IN, 10 At . . Sri 0 40 W ;5SA 10-1014 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNINGEDEPARBY TMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY $ 0 2004 7� A10�1lX12111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name Address 3 GU CUB Signature Date /6 O Name :y Address CjW4,a —j Signature Date l b Name ...... c' c " ° i fl M. Address ..LJ Signature Date _ Name C�j� �� Address Signature Date Nam Address ' GI-3�•M Signa Date Name D fl, yt J rae vh av 1\ Address Signa Date Name -1 Ff AA, Address Signature Date Namee T U 6 AddressY� 1 Cc*^'^f .' :r nn. a Signatur Date Name CZ p it}� t Address fAo& Signature r Date v6 6 ,9 Name r \ A; Address /-0 Signature `- Date Name 7 � �1' � ti D Jr'� S' Address 1 JR q �bT C44 924Z� ,I M 9 7a7o 3 ;J J�- PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7181911011 l 11211 1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parldng facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name •[ �P CS ` Address SignatureO r S {s .� t 4 .{ f Date Name 1 `'^ �` C?c 1�� Address (� . Signatur Dated Dz A dress Signature Date j Name Address Signature Date Name Address c i t (7;C,, Signatur Date Name ZO F, 1 Address Signature I Date ' Name Address 2 3 t nt — 5Ff C Signature Date s�t 1F Name /�� >� V Address/ J , f �. Signature Date - Name � u i`' • z. L Address Signature ' �C -' ./ Date Name v 5 . r cc, Ilk Address qaz sa&o r Ne(�, (ILl Signature Date ._ p Name CA 4 4 R !L 14 6 S © I — Address 9,02-1 SIB; mm�✓ �6 , 175 %7 V W 9'Z & bb J �)06 13 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7X819 1 0 11 1 11 2 11 1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission,and,City Council: of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building,: and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. saaiizLaa��iir�L�� "�- - r ►7t ' l 1 ♦ f �r I- MI r I / A ll M 041 41 ,14 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PETITION MAY 2 0 2004 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church AM PM 71819110111112 111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %.. A ..� it � � �i /� ✓� r � J l � � '15 �u kII-7 b I 3 ti %09 Aq 2m4md aseaiour pTnom mp Ai?Im3 2uqsed a pue `4u?plmq pq dzgsmojta; $u-gstxa age ;o ivamaoej&i age `Stir ppnqKjjcuea ptm ipnoA mau a ;o Misuoo IoaCaid ;)U -noA aso ;aq aq jjum juT zoo fold posodoid aqp ;o puno0 A;1O pue uotsstmmoo Sup=la goeag jaodmaK aT Aq IeAOidde aT mnboi om pus `soliglaq Airme; pue gDnoA io; paau reoppo U seg gomgo srq� �Elp anatiaq. gomg0 ueuo3fgsazd s,A�aipuy 7g pna s ogm `pauSisiapun a am g1S1�IZlzlI1 ZZ1 t 110116191L VIV gomgo uewi,(gsoid s,maipuy •iS wwd E 0 z ON NOI,LIlad HOV39 lUOdM3N j0 AWO 1N3MIt Vd30 JN1NNdld A8 (]3AOOBIJ I 'I I IN' offil� %09 Aq 2m4md aseaiour pTnom mp Ai?Im3 2uqsed a pue `4u?plmq pq dzgsmojta; $u-gstxa age ;o ivamaoej&i age `Stir ppnqKjjcuea ptm ipnoA mau a ;o Misuoo IoaCaid ;)U -noA aso ;aq aq jjum juT zoo fold posodoid aqp ;o puno0 A;1O pue uotsstmmoo Sup=la goeag jaodmaK aT Aq IeAOidde aT mnboi om pus `soliglaq Airme; pue gDnoA io; paau reoppo U seg gomgo srq� �Elp anatiaq. gomg0 ueuo3fgsazd s,A�aipuy 7g pna s ogm `pauSisiapun a am g1S1�IZlzlI1 ZZ1 t 110116191L VIV gomgo uewi,(gsoid s,maipuy •iS wwd E 0 z ON NOI,LIlad HOV39 lUOdM3N j0 AWO 1N3MIt Vd30 JN1NNdld A8 (]3AOOBIJ PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM PM 7819110 11 I 1I211 1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. dam— i, G.� WA c r I r J r � � � ���' •����iLLi_ Iii _�i� <i— Iy %� / t ♦ II / i / / f dam— i, G.� WA c r PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM PM 71819110 X11 X12 1l 1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. n r,6-.v-7 n J" ¢ dp z ..e�i ry�i' sSL F .:e�•,"'.... ✓, F _(.:.:,e. LW pA. �01.7VEl , e 7j`� Gar d/ , d ?fir'„ " (/ . ���;;�:�. �wY- .fir— '��_'� ,•�'f"� _ l . �oyrE. w� f r,6-.v-7 n J" PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase. parking by 60 %. /,V/ .prat r� g IO A,1a C-4 C. ace- J F lf JlEor) 6 0/,F 6 y Jr 5y�e ,I q PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819110111112,112131415P16 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City: Council of the.proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. - I ■ WK ZZ r �Af1T �ti - I � yf�tFA� M IAA 17' 3 0 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM AM 7 g19110,11,12,112,3141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. `-F1- J N r IVI l 1 � v h UP FAVF PIANO �� / s l `-F1- J N RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PETITION CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church MAY 2 0 2004 PM AM 1911D111 X12 111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City, Council.of,the:proposed.project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a panting facility that would increase parking by 60 %. MOO- MR N 0 .' .� G r t� Parr'e•GI /F?7 Trader -:.dG Ag. MR �a PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM 81911 0 11 1 11 2 11 12131415�6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parldng facility that would increase parldng by 60 %. S3 ?7-r/ CJart /JAI , 2 s �s rAji l loo acv lak C4 6c ,a5 ./ g °fz KRfFVtur i7R. Noy /,Va ev a . fs C-& eti S3 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PETITION CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 1 1 1 1 V MAY 2 0 2004 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church AM PM 7181911011111211 1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility. that would increase parking by 60 %. 10 E7- 0 � S� Z4 `7 GG) bl.f I 9J- e6I I / / • ,� �' ice• ` t � 720 1 111 wwl � !'"We'lanitk f._ 10 E7- 0 � S� Z4 `7 GG) bl.f I 9J- e6I PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 10 2004 71819110111,121112131415P16 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be. before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. I 06U r= I M-11 0 i Ar � molll I 06U r= RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PETITION MAY 2 0 2004 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church AM PM 71819 10111 1l2 11 12j3i415j6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning:Commission and ,City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. �e C-;q e a <�(o t — " NPF , 1 _ _ M� .at i ',1J .• w y �e C-;q e a <�(o PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Mao IMP N. a oe!5 . e_6 k-- �V;z T-) REQEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PETITIQN St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church MAY 2 0 2004 7�819,10,11112,l1213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Comic of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 1� 9 J i i ' � r 1� PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 3A C� k6r4 1:J Ira I No. - , �� {; f ✓ l 1 1a V i 3A C� k6r4 1:J PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNINGEDEPARBY TMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7�819110111 112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. NUT r . I ' //! i�,�r/ ��s�L�� -- f'` /i" ♦ � 'r � ✓ter_, _ �, -��i, -- y j i r I>/ i,1-3?� W, PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AM MAY 2 0 2004 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %_ J r3 'z6 v 9 7 R'/ 3 /! E I' _ �j �- r I I� 1 AL i®R�! / �A OF Fill ON w FAA J r3 'z6 v 9 7 R'/ PETITION St Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 17 819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach ...Planning:Commission.and City. Council of.the, proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %: 6/ f in J.v r - FM 1 I � r 6/ f in PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819 10 11112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the.existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60%. .1s A/ Ck. A n3 113 ==.P- W-DOWNWMA r� ,� i Ck. A n3 113 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7 819t10111 X12 1l12131415�6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning. Commission and City Council of the proposed project.that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship " hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 2wv Z7CV, 7 7e 9 7 ' � rJ^ "1•r 1 2wv Z7CV, 7 7e 9 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM AM 1910 111 X12 li ,213j41516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parldng facility that would increase parldng by 60 %. AWdW 187 7 PW T,,;L !V6 f--- Nf VA -&2 _p � Ft C4 a`� 16 M k Y 0(4 /� 2775 IyasA v '7edc bP-'E ft/ A, C3 °7Y�/SO COSTA Slil ly %k g L tm 'G2�7 q5 - 4Y-r.- f' 0 S e� 'G2�7 q5 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM 71819110111112 11 j2j31415�6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Cominission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building; the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 66 %. Name /�® J Address j� s j z f t Signa e ' Date /G Name Addressa� O z ]L Signature Date , 6 ss _.. Kee, If M n-AZI-her-N Signature Date r'Il (, (6 L Name F-764 Address P 9dy-OV5 Ifri$'f11 i0 Signature Date -Vl6ltf t f Name ai.•em4"L Address /`7pn Oo ` Signature Date Address Gl Signature (� (� Date Name Address kc1o6 Sv,V (asc Signature - Date r.;)_ _ Name Address Signa Date Name Address d?p o Signatur Date d Name Address Signature Date 7 // ' Name WtAL, f 1S Address �Z kJctac 71od f/ 66�4 im t �b PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM 71819110111112 111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be bef6re you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name Address 2,7. GG V'• Signature Date 6 lk6 Q L(® Name 3(1 1 q Q'/ Q /� n � L Address "T Cj f Sf' CAL Signaturen ( n Date Name Glr ...V �N� �r .� ,:. Ad ess Signature Date 5-11t, p cf Name /� Address Signature,C'; !;- ;'.. -. Date / j J Name 1u Address 274,00 �A Signature, Date Name ja-b Address Signature Date Name j,i � y s �r Address _ ->a T F0 Signature Date �C—//� /o Name Q1,-1 Address y S Signatur r Date Name q'2o �j c7GsGs /�za i vs Address Signature Date Name ytl Address r3 CAM Signature f�cL. 6h»hv7,of l Date Name U-) 1t w'4,- H, x4p, Address ! . 7/, 15 W. ��..G.z.s p «F d g� 91 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PETITION MAY 2 0 2004 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 7181911011111211,213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council' of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parldng facility that would increase parking by 60 %. I< 57 ,0 (;6t IV 9F - r C1 is, ��iii..Q'��rJ'�'��'�l/�.!�L/ irk .._�� .�.���r,.- y� �l ✓�� n • I Y / ♦ i � � r i i I< 57 ,0 (;6t IV 9F - PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2604 AM PM 71819110111112 111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. N Address 9 7a Signatum Date Name l` sf Address IZI4 0 Signature Date Name Signature Date S — ! 5 a Name Address �r� ✓a �� Signa Date NameA6 ,t�.� ,_ -Address Signature Date Nam 0 Address t ! P(« Signature �t ! Date Jr_ /L _ 6 5L Name S Yr7 Air! Address Signature Date Name 41 P Address Signature �{/ Date "r Name Alvhl e-m Address Signature Date (S D Name Address Signature Date Name j . Address _ I b_ 0 4 214W -; Ai5 A�-- d`�4 91 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECEIVED BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819110111,12111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Comm Planning ission an d City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name Address l q p Signature Date / Name S Address T CA-k LJ)60t 13ItR- Signature Date 5 / Name Signature (1 D Date If oy Name BRoCIL Address Signature ,V,eZ 8 Date Name J� _ Address Signature Date Name Address s� ��, 13 Signature Date Sib /o jL Name as �� Address '34 z 51 � /12 • Signature �o .K G Date Name e• Rerde-1 /a Address 161,;7 Signatur Date Name .' koW Address�-g8'6 -f(upna.6 ((Z5-D, Signature Date 6 Name S Addres Signatur Date Name q Address 12/ �� C 1/, PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819110,111121112131415 ,6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before yon. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. NamebrJa,6 Address ZZ q a eA M Signature ` Date S ! j 5 A> 4 Name ( 7' ZL Address Signatur tf C 4 5 Date Name �'t'A /�12.. � . 6 ,. _. /t Address I ,,,r�r Signature Date /� p Name (Q Address % /jp Signature Date `J y Name Address -5-� 2_ Signature Date�� Name Address Signature % ? ;. r�,, .. Date Name Address 1 3 6a 1 cw., 0,— Q Signature Date 5 S b Name — Address Signature Date Name L Address .2Si8° 4 Yq — CIO Signature '��V Date 9/4 Z) Name Address Signature Date 6 Nam yyI 7-1/1 /161 SM Address �%� �/1� C, Z 101 M PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7�8191 1011111211 1213141516 We the.undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth, and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name Address C) a S , s 7-q a Signatur Date �' _ -0 f `h2 ' Address 1 1 Signature Date _ Name ". - .....,.. Address Signature Date 5 - - Q Name Address , Signatur � Date � to - (j Name L A _ J �C3 Address 41 is S E Z c G D 2 Signature ate 5_ b Name n 1) Address a,5tt> Signatur Date ZS . 1 Name Address ; Signa ° Date Name Address Signature f Date `J'�-/ t t' X Nad ✓??c p Addressv � ��i Signatur&3 L dI4CL2C Date Name ��.� Address �„ta may. p i2 Signatures Date Name ✓Y 1�., r✓ 'tZi c Address 7-7 2 S I_S/ /TII� 4r�}vf r'- /_ A Jn n `V'X I PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. -;1- pa6w'a Name , -•= y1 Address/ Signature ate ll _ Lt Name CU dt-n� Address t Signature,U C&kf p, Date Naitie" Address..i/c�Ul Signature it. Date Name CIO i-c l -P- Address 0 ? Signature 1 Date t;h tZ 0 Name ; y�� ALi Address- +j� -�� Signature Date a' 4 .ay Name Si X4 PX -/,U< Address 3n �se�ac tx ti La `a� : C Af Signatur Date 5- /6 • tl r% Name Address 617 JT, � Signature Date _ 6 Name Address G; zSg, t u Signature Z Date_ /� -vS/ Name r ,2 z r. Address Signature ?v�� Date Name�yy.y�_{Zl�� 1 Address Signature Date Name 1. / j✓D f- Ae zn? . i / Address 1, ' S /✓ /!t Z, I' J RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PETITION MAY 2 0 2004 PM St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church AM 1819,10111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council. of the.proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. i • • �t1._ r 7 � • I r; al JVq PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM 7819110 X11112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name f ,✓ h w GCY C �' Address Signature at `' `D Name Q f�(J Address �} .7— Signatu a", Date 5 c) 'Address Signatur Date Name a Address % J� Signature Date % Name { Address Signature e t , ZAW t;;� g Date Name C Y Address d % 0 Signatur r Date' Name Address Signature ��� Date -97, % J,--,9 C)4 Name Address Signatur Date Name Address, 6 j —�,r�. paP, Sign! N —1 Date — 6 —o 4- Name n 1 lZ i I t p L Address .1 2 S �k'u —bY� -tee Signature . Date Name j ,�t "'� Address '��d a 97 M Z6,� M, V/ -,f RD- 92612 )0,5 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM 7(8(9(10(11(12 (1(2(3(4(5(6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name , Address 0. . Signature l Date.. Name Address Signature Date S` 6.-o Name _ Address _ ...- Signatur 4 Date p r� Name 1'o v 1 V i S Address is i7 Go n Signs Date 51 (1 N Q Address fig' Signature Date . 6 Name Address ti Signature Date Name Addressp� via Signa Date 5 C/ Name Address 2,0M e2a (� Q Signs Date Name iw &LZ�� Address / Signaturj Date Name A, �v Jdt n {0� Address Signature . ti' Date S /I ti Name 2 Address �2FS{!�%� 1} g; i6— ev ,z 41�j /�oROnyi � ili4 Nl }�� PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 10 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name 5;0)\J6- Address -),-3r - G9 1-i vOt3 ft&c Signature Date 5-(10-04 Name , j ,G yi o� Address;Q Signatur Date Address 3�t��? /iA-G ,i✓i� 7� .:: .: _ _. . . . - Signature Date Lj Name Address Novi y� v� Signatur Date Name G Address �v�y o� t")z7 026Zr Signatures Date Name r v� n 1� Address X 06 w N b Signatur Date v Name J a W Address L yr 14 Signature Date Name '- CC, Address Signa Date Name 94 1A Address tiY9 Signature a Date 6 v Name J y f Address Signaftne Date 3 —� L - vti Name Address 4 0�5- V i S Qf - t" S -I av I Q > Z ( 7 yj ,eeuoG U X61 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819110111112,11213141516 PM We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name ` \ h Address .i Signatur Date (, 1 Name Address 3 K ue Signature tQ y Date Name l%Z aft .. _:� .. cress "Z�G {(o Signatur/e JRCK Date 51 ttp j0 Name Yv, M tie, L .0t Address ;a Signature �, Date G °sjQ i`rl�sq, 262Ff Name Address -T;?`r2 M Ar-A 14 / N" K Signatur Date o Name i Address 3Sz- I"1 -���� fig. Signature. Date C-/ -o Name Address Signature ` Date �_ `�j.0,� Name ^4t,/y,,,,/ f Address,3S7X;, Z& 64 Signature Date Name G%,`a % �,� �-)t- c z Address Signature w Date 5 ` v Nam Address Signature Date Name t �t�� Address 4S7S i 4 i rho SouC� 5-(r(o jozf /br-f i7 3 3 Tti30�c�sr d�S t u 11.6 GaGl�v � 7z,�- Z�o PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM 718191101111121112131415 6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. (yr_ fch �� 5ct uay `y�� q. z9 Z / /�cT9 �aTn �.f nri3 a�31 i3vcK�ye S7�N,13.Jcs4- gi9a 12,.-1 4k, 8 A ..x A. ^u 161 TRA-6L ���t— I • 1 `.. - 7/_!i11�• it t.ar , a e In '�1t'ar� • .. - • ♦ �J: % I We Date a . Date e i Address ..- _ . 1 u �i (yr_ fch �� 5ct uay `y�� q. z9 Z / /�cT9 �aTn �.f nri3 a�31 i3vcK�ye S7�N,13.Jcs4- gi9a 12,.-1 4k, 8 A ..x A. ^u 161 TRA-6L PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 PM AM 19110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name W. Address 2a -7 , �Zdcaz� 4k Signature R'9'0( T2.4Z ¢� 42 d(unfrTSlG+ �F6 h b Date — fk�#4• Qn ., i+c /Ina ri +�A Name Address p`lo1 1/i Sign e Date -Name -.., . ". ,.. ._ ...::: .. `Address. t'f0 Q d Signa Date Name 01 � r k7- Address 2 Palm rte+ Cyr Signature Date f `— /G — Zo e Name Address Signature Date Name Address Signature Date 57- f /p Name < C& cr Address Signa j �� !j Date Name Address tE Signa Date 61)(.) 0L4 Name �• Q�rfc� Address 12351 i 1y, �?• �5C7 ,CA Signature Date Name n / ! 1 a 1-. d Address v G� L Q X16 ei`t7` Signature u¢ C � Date -1/6`p Name ZI Address �(! UX-70n1 ' (nil 11 231 z i ml, ¢a26La A 19. -C -4-" R'9'0( T2.4Z ¢� 42 d(unfrTSlG+ �F6 h b — fk�#4• Qn ., i+c /Ina ri +�A 11,of h n n.. .,._. -.� PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM 71819110111,12111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name (�/��^a ./�Q�� Address 6,47 /.dyrz✓1la✓ �i Signature Date Nam r-� 6te Address �pzi Yo,,6 Signa �' Date Name .::. I�EN _ A ... Q�l...... -AddressS?j�, Sign a C:} Date 5 /S e) Name Address S a Signature Date Name / ' 144 Address Signature J[.b- Date 7JAJ tie { IJ �✓,tb a1 Q -ex Address' /Ooo S. � � a r �� • `� 4t- Signature Date Name ®t/ Address 1Qe jj a4vt j Signature K Date D LA Name �fZ �� Address .y Signature �, Date 5--Ike — Q-v Name Address 9<6/ vL�(, /fa C-f]- Signature �y Date Name Address Signature Date Name (I p� �> I Address �3 'Z6 c6 - in c vaa 3 AM fJ (N�Cf C®a � ia&s��-' fV. c6ab PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 718191101111121I12131415 6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. Name -j I L-" C�ZoIJE Signature Name J-6 Signature Name f' Signature Name Signature Name Signature Name Q h Z SignatureC 'n Name yA I Name Signature Name Signature Name / Signature. -y Name Address 55.2- 2id�E9u¢y 3 Date MAp is;, 2cce1 Address 6V A&K /1 �E J Date /7 Address, CG4� _(7QVK �k -fG Date W 1 Address 1-7 ot3Z SAN D2A t,i---E- a,64�61 Date Address 3 4 N( tic v Date /T �p t AAA— Date / S ADO ¢ L -�J C e L -xrNt Address 3/ fyGzc L U. Date j yy� aiWW Date .15 m o y oAlvN E, F / / x Address 5 c? Date �S 4 Address ��j l/ i`Gc (J('1G� /V Date / Address ,,/-7 � � G 3 5AR,03 /Lt/trJ Ra61 Z PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 71819 10111112 111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 1 J 0 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AM MAY 2 0 2004 PM y 819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission. and City, Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 60 %. 115 PETITION St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the - proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase parking by 64 %. ,6 `2% )J(D dm5yyq-� C72 p%Q !Y ,6 `2% )J(D RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT PETITION CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH st. Andrew's Presbyterian Church MAY 2 0 2004 AM 71819110111112 1112131415 6 We the undersigned, who attend St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, believe that this church has a critical need for youth and family facilities, and we request the approval by the Newport Beach Planning Commission and City Council of the proposed project that will be before you. The project consists of a new Youth and Family building, the replacement of the existing fellowship hall building, and a parking facility that would increase.parking by 60 %. d, -M -R F40 L7poO W190 1I-) jr :u.. , it SEEM, r i or /L 's 7 / i ,- r �� -M -R F40 L7poO W190 1I-) RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT The. Planning Commission, Mayor. Ridgeway and Council CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City of Newport Beach MAY 2 4 2004 3300 Newport Boulevard AM I PM Newport Beach, California 92663 71819110111112111213141316 Re: Petition comment re: St. Andrews Expansion On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny the proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church that includes their 34% expansion. If St. Andrews wants to expand further, they should consider an off site facility. For the value and the well being of our community, to which the church is an interregnal part, this is the best option. On the other hand,. if St. Andrews improved and remodeled, to show a "zero net gain of space", this idea would deserve planning consideration. I understand that a DEIR has been developed for the property and I have little or no technical experience with this part of the process, however fundamental logic, history (1984 CUP),. the present traffic, civil services and basic ideas of land use tell me that if they add over 36,500 square feet, it is not appropriate for our neighborhood or this City. .—Even, if the"E -I v were'fo day` _ ,... .:._:.._ `acceptabte`or'rria�inatimpacC; arid`shBGvTriiii�aii`dn; tfie comrr►uriity wants tietter for themselves, including St. Andrews. Please ask St. Andrews to improve their quality and not their size. These facts should compel the Commission and Council to deny this application. Name printed Name signed address printed t�� . L.frr�.Sad� -� 5`�✓ .SAN' �`c4r✓��L..• -� � � 10 r" l I m M t1% Page 1 of 1 Campbell, James From: Dudley & Janette Johnson [dudjan @pacbell.net] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 6:48 PM To: dandee @earthlink.net; parandigm @aol.bom; don2webb @earthlink.net; tridgeway @city.newport- beach.ca.us; nbcouncil @ranichols.info; jhff @aol.com; garold_adams @hotmail.com; jcampbell @city.newport- beach.ca.us; PTemple @ city.newport- beach.ca.us Subject: St Andrews Please, not again. Other than Don Webb I don't imagine any of you were subjected to the plea for a taller tower but we in the neighborhood remember it well. Now it's a gymnasium and God knows (pun intended) what else to expand the church campus. When the existing traffic of the congregation leaving after church passes my house it is impossible to back onto the street to leave my home - obviously those cars are filled with worshipper's who do not live here, traffic backs up at the stop.sign with dozens of cars waiting to go. If so much additional square footage for a parking structure, gymnasium, classrooms, etc are needed why not follow the lead of my former next -door neighbor Tim Celek (The Crossing) and move to large commercial site? Follow the lead of Tim Timmons and go somewhere with adequate room for these desired needs. Certainly this neighborhood is not appropriate, this is a housing development with children playing in the street and parents walking their dogs or jogging with their babies in the cart. While many members of the congregation are local people it would appear from the traffic that most are not - they even bus them in from retirement homes in IRVINE. Thank you for your volunteerism to our City, I know hearing from irritated residents like me is not pleasant and you are caught between opposing points of view. But in the end quality of life is what we all seek and this church expansion will not enhance it for the people who live in this neighborhood. Thank you for your consideration. Dudley Johnson Cliff Haven Resident RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 1 2004 17 81911011111211121314 516 05/21/2004 )jI RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Dear City Council, MAY 2'0 2004 AM PM 71819110111 X12 111213141516 I am opposed to the expansion of St Andrews Church. I want to bring something to your attention. I call it a David and Goliath issue. The church has a membership of hundreds and hundreds of people. We, in this little neighborhood of Cliff Haven, have a population which is very much smaller than the church membership. When you see the amount of people from the church supporting the expansion, would you please remember that they have a vast number of church attendees, versus the relatively small number of people who actually live in the neighborhood? Would you also please remember that the church is an organization. That means they are used to organizing. So when they organize support for the expansion effort, of course, they have the experience and the tools to quickly, and with huge results, get enormous numbers of people to rally to whatever cause the church says will benefit the church community. Meanwhile, our little neighborhood community is totally unused to getting together to support-aparlioahrcaitse.-We don't even have wlist of neighbor's phone numbers or email addresses. We don't have regular weekly events where we come together as a group. The church has all of these tools, well oiled and ready to roll. Finally, we of the neighborhood are composed of people who live right here in Cliff Haven. The number is relatively small and it is finite. The church, on the other hand, draws participants from Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna, Mission Viejo, etc. I attended an event at the church once and met someone who drove from her home in Palos Verdes to attend the event. What I m saying is our neighborhood population is finite. It consists of the homes and apartments, and inhabitants thereof. The church draws from many cities in a densely crowded region of the country. So when and if you see a much larger amount of support from church participants, for the church expansion, than the numbers from our little "village" in Cliff Haven, who do not want the expansion, would you remember to take into account the differences in our group make- up ? ???? It seems virtually impossible to rally as great numbers as the church given our "village" neighborhood make -up. We of Cliff Haven would like to keep our "village" make -up. We want to minimize traffic, congestion, noise pollution. We want to increase safety regarding traffic issues. We want to keep a peaceful and quiet "village" atmosphere. Obviously, building an underground parking garage for 400 cars and a gym for 1000 is not in alignment with a small residential neighborhood. As it is currently, St. Andrews Church has functions on most evenings, and preschool, youth, and summer camp activities during the days. Much more traffic and congestion and noise already than what I or almost all of my neighbors find tolerable is already happening. We certainly don't want more. When the cars come and go, the headlights shine right into my living room. The car noise feels exhausting, car after car after car-People often don't stop their cars at the four way stop. I hear people coming and going from the church activities, talking to each other in the streets below my windows, sometimes up to l 1pm. If there were a gym for teens, this type of human voice, street noise would surely increase and to later and later hours. The church often has functions for children in their parking lot. I have had to call the police more than once, after listening to very high volume music, played for the activities, go on hour after hour, throbbing beat music invading the peace and quiet of my own home sometimes for three hours or more. We certainly do not want a higher volume and density of the already very dense activity happening at the church. Please vote "NO" to the church expansion... and yes to keeping our community a peaceful, quiet, safe place to live. Thank you for your attention, Ellen Shiro .499 St. Andrew 92663-: P.S. I just received a phone call from Mrs. Jean Carson, 83 years old, long time resident of Cliff Haven, and long time member of St. Andrews Church. She was responding to a flyer I left on her doorstep. She said she is EXTREMELY OPPOSED to the church expansion. She said many of her friends, who are members of the church, are also extremely opposed to the expansion. She said her friends are concerned about vocally speaking out against expansion because they fear negative reactions from others at the church, including -the church leadership. She told me she phoned City Council today to give voice to keeping the church from more building. Please note that there are certainly church members opposed to the expansion. ';;LI P.S. I just received a phone call from . Jean Carson, 83 years old, long time resident nf [ t -mm and longtime member of St. Andrews Church. She was responding to a flyer I left on her doorstep. She said she is EXTREMY QPPOSED to the church expansion. She said many of her friends, who are members of he church, are also extremely opposed.. to. the expansion. She said her friends are concerned about vocally speaking out against expansion because they fear negative reactions from others at the church, including the church leadership. She told me she phoned City Council today to give voice to keeping the church from more building. Please.note that there are certainly church members opposed to the expansion. RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 19 2004 PM AM Pm p3 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 1.9 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel and other Commissioners: Elaine Tillman 92 Villa Point Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 May 16, 2004 I am a resident of Newport Beach and a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We are a#inp,.for your support for the new proicct which includes badly needed space for our youth, and additional needed parking.. . St. Andrew's has been a valuable community asset for over-55 years and the impact of this building program is minimal. Please give it your approval. Sincerely, Elaine Tillman P.S. Just a personal note: I just tarred 80 in February of this year and might not be around to see our dream of a Youth Center completed but I am just finishing up my three year pledge, financially, and am so proud to be a member of a church that is providing moral leadership for our youth — not just for the youth in our church but for the community of Newport Beach. E.T. 1aq April 13, 2004 Mr. Earl McDaniel, Chairman of the Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 PLANNINGEDEPARBy TMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 19 2004 718�9,10,11 X12 111213141516 Re: New Development of a Youth and Family Center at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dear Mr. McDaniel- My wife and I have lived in Orange County most of our lives and have attended St. Andrews Church for over 10 years. We }mow the tremendous asset that St Andrews has had on this community with Musical Concerts, Youth ProgramsYCommuaity . .Meetings, as well as Spiritual Leadership for t'te.general public:... .. .- :• -.. - =Y =. •_ As you know, St Andrews is now proposing to develop a new Youth and Family Center. We feel this project will be a tremendous benefit for tbe. community for the following reasons. 1. It will give the Youth a safe and moral place to meet. 2. Additional Parking Spaces will be created to reduce the crowded street parking. 3. The new fellowship hall will be available for local communities like Cliff Haven and Newport Heights, communities which have used St Andrews facilities in the past. 4. A sound proof gym will be available to the families and youth alike. 5. The design of the structure will reduce noise and site of the building as well as the cars from the street. 6. This project will not be a financial burden to the City and it will contribute to the social welfare of the people you represent. As you know, we need more positive and safe places for our youth and community. We hope you are as excited about the benefits of this project to our community as we are. Sincerely, Robert and Denise Orme -Nibbe 3851 Aruba Circle Huntington Beach, CA 9264 1" JOHN AND ANN LEHMAN 1907 YACHT RESOLUTE NEWPORT BEACH, CA. 92660 May 15, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Date Copies Sent To: mayor / ouncii Mernber Manager �eAtta ney •04i tiRY 19 .A8:54 Dear-Mernbers of the Planning Commmission - .... . .....:. . . _, . . We are active members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, having joined fourteen years ago. A major influence toward our joining this church was its involvement in the community and the city of Newport Beach. Primary in the mission statement is the desire to "deploy ourselves in servant ministries, both locally and abroad-" Through numerous outreach programs, members of the church extend themselves to the community, feeding and clothing the needy, offering counseling to members and non- members alike, or simply providing parking and facilities for functions of Newport Harbor High School. Our youth programs are a major emphasis. The proposed Youth and Family Center will be an integral part of the ministry provided. To this date, noise and parking have been a consistent irritant to the surrounding neighborhood. These both will be mitigated by the new sound proof structure and underground parking facility which will increase existing spaces by sixty percent. The underground structure will provide direct access to the Youth and Family Center so noise from those entering and leaving will be considerably alleviated. Your support is sought for this project. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, a-I May 18, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sirs: RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 19 2004 718191101ll11211PA4A56 My husband and I have been residents of Newport Beach for 15 years and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for 12 years. Although our two children have both benefited from the wonderful children's ministries at St. Andrew's, it has long been apparent that the youth program was in need of new facilities. The proposed Youth and Family Center would be a wonderful facility that would help meet the needs of the many children who are currently part of the youth program as well as serve the youth of the future` ' ouniless years In'these diffcuIt aimes, our commie i'y x ufh need a safe haven where they can enjoy fellowship, develop moral character, and learn to serve others. The Youth and Family Center would be that safe haven for the Newport Heights/Cliff Haven communities. We feel St. Andrew's has proposed a sensible building plan that will be a benefit to its neighbors as well as a significant asset to the community. The additional parking proposed will alleviate much of the street parking problem and the underground entrance will significantly reduce the noise of youth entering and leaving the facility. The creative underground location of the facility will also allow for fun family oriented events without affecting the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. We are excited for the proposed new Youth and Family Center. Please support this important potential asset for our community. Sincerely, / - ` "`� f✓ �'yG��U UU ,nom Ken & Marita Wittman 1225 Blue Gum Lane Newport Beach 01 VIRGINTA_$. BLACKBURN E. James Whittier 1301 Seacrest Drive Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Tel: 949 644 7670 Fax: 949 644 7683 Mr. Earl Daniel, Chairman and Planning Commission Newport -Beach City Wall 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92623 w my 19 A 8 :54 T C L �T BE A Oji Dear Sirs: We are writing this letter as both long time residents of Newport Beach and as members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. We are totally in favor of the renewal of our church. First let me share the concerns of our neighbors. In a perfect world, they would undoubtedly want t - o eliminate Newpprt,.. cWt6h! John Wayne Airport,- the crowded coast highway and the crowds at our beach. The fact is all of the above are here to stay. The answer is in how we deal with these issues. For our part all of the changes at St. Andrews represent a concerted effort on our part to. alleviate the conditions that affect our near by residents the m6st-4he traffic, the parking and the noise. While the new parking wi ' 11 be increased by 150 spaces, all of the additional will be underground — inviting, lighted and safe—with a beautification project to hide the present on ground parking_ Now as for the noise, St Andrews is not trying to become a "Mega Church"; however, to remain stable it must Mnue to attract young people. In doing D. w i this we are replacing our fellowship, w ich will take our youth in doors into a magnificent, sound proof facility. In conclusion, we want to be good neighbors and while we are hewto stay, we want to do_ everything within reason to alleviate the concerns of our valued neighbors many of whom are members of our church. Date Sincerely, Copies Sent To: ZJ "agayor un6l Member J 'ttor e El May 18, 2004 Honorable Mayor and City Council Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sirs: '0,4.. uiAX 1 ? "11 32 E ACH My husband and I have been residents of Newport Beach for 15 years and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for 12 years. Although our two children have both benefited from the wonderful children's ministries at St. Andrew's, it has long been apparent that the youth program was in need of new facilities. The proposed Youth and Family Center would be a wonderful facility that would help meet the needs of the many children who are currently part of the youth program as well as serve the youth of the 'future for -�ountless years in _these difficult times,.quy coma unity'9 " th need a safe haven where they can enjoy fellowship, develop moral character, and learn to serve others. The Youth and Family Center would be that safe haven for the Newport Heights /Cliff Haven communities. We feel St. Andrew's has proposed a sensible building plan that will be a benefit to its neighbors as well as a significant asset to the community. The additional parking proposed will alleviate much of the street parking problem and the underground entrance will significantly reduce the noise of youth entering and leaving the facility. The creative underground location of the facility will also allow for fun family oriented events without affecting the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood. We are excited for the proposed new Youth and Family Center. Please support this important potential asset for our community. Date lq (O Copies Sent To: Syor uncil Member 'get Attorney �y 7rely, Ken & Manta Wittman 1225 Blue Gum Lane Newport Beach .I JOHN AND ANN LEHMAN RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1947 YACHT RESOLUTE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH NEWPORT BEACH, CA. 92660 MAY 19 2004 AM 71819110111112111213141P516 May 15, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 ➢ear Members of the Planning Commission: We are active members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, having joined fourteen years ago. A major influence toward our-joining this church was its involvement in the community and the city of Newport Beach.. Primary in the mission statement is the desire to "deploy ourselves in servant ministries, both locally and abroad." Through numerous outreach programs, members of the church extend themselves to the community, feeding and clothing the needy, offering counseling to members and non- members alike, or simply offering parking and facilities for functions of Newport Harbor High School. Our youth programs area major emphasis. The proposed Youth and. Family Center will be an integral part of the ministry provided. To this date, noise and parking have been a consistent irritant to the surrounding neighborhood. These both will be mitigated by the new sound proof structure and underground parking facility which will increase existing spaces by sixty percent The underground structure will provide direct access to the Youth and Family Center so noise from those entering and leaving will be considerably alleviated. Your support is sought for this project. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sinc�ereelly, % J))- May 16, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Earl McDaniel, Chairman and Planning Commission, St. Andrew's w's needs additional facilities to support their youth program, which is of benefit to the entire community. The new youth facilities would provide a safe haven for children after school. Also, included in this project is a good amount of additional parldng, which will alleviate parldng in front of neighbor's houses. Our family has lived in the area for over 25 years and we have been members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 27 years. We hope that you will find it in your hearts to approve this important project. Sincerely, 175 DEBORAH COLLEEN MCCARTNEY May 17, 2004 Mr. Earl McDaniel, Chairman and Planning Commission and Honorable Mayor Ridgeway and City Council Memtiers Dear Members of the City of Newport Beach and Your Honors:. WE ARE IN FAVOR OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER TO BE ON THIS AGENDA, PLANNED AND FUNDED BY ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEWPORT BEACH, CA. We live in Newport Beach and have been -members of St. Andrews Church for 20 years or more. Our youth needs a safe and positive environment where they can go after school. St. Andrews has been providing wonderful programs for our youth and Families since its humble beginnings many years ago. The impact of these programs has.spanned, and every generation of our family and other families have benefited, not just members of the church, but members of our communities insitle and outside of this haven in which we live, Newport Beach: --- ' I live near here; the impact is so great on our youth that I feel the residents in the near future will see what can happen to their neighborhood if after school and youth programs are not allowed to be part of this community. Look around at allw once safe, beautiful and prominent cities here in Southern California — Familiar With Pasadena? Arcadia? Los Angeles? Orange? Anaheim? Santa Ana? Newport area and Costa Mesa afe:soll feeling-the need for this absolutely necessary expansion, for our children's future — those at. greatest-. risk -ls1he ones, .no;one cares about. I care and please review this with your ut, — t-thought and future vision, look around, our youth are the seeds of the future, to be planted - tended and nurtured to blossom.. Don't: let The St. Andrews Youth and Family Center "die on the: vine, be wastedi like other once beautiful family oriented communities we can only remember in the -past. We have benefited from this community, and we have given back to this and other communities through many youth and family programs that St. Andrews sponsors. Shalimar after school program tutoring and preschool program just to name two! Sincerely, (Mother and Daughter) 4T" Generation members of St. Andrews. -P Generation Newport Harbor.High School., :Graduates: Residents ofahe local;area surroundin St.>Andrews Church. - fi 1215 BERKSHIRE LANE • NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 PHONE: 949 -278 -9011 • FAX: 714 - 546 -0651 .13i DIANA J. RODRIGUEZ May 17, 2004 Mr. Ead McDaniel, Chairman and Planning Commission and Honorable Mayor Ridgeway and City Council Members Dear Members of the City of Newport Beach and Your Honors: I AM IN FAVOR OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER TO BE ON THIS AGENDA, PLANNED, AND FUNDED BY ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEWPORT BEACH, CA. Our family has been part of Newport Beach for more than 60 years Newport Beach and has been members of St Andrews Church for 20 years or more. Our youth needs a safe and positive environment where they can go after school. St Andrews has been providing wonderful programs for our youth and Families since Its humble beginnings many years ago. The impact of these programs has spanned, and every generation of = family and other families have benefited, not just members of the church, but members of our communities iftSWg and outside of this haven in which we live, Newport Beach. I live near here; the Impact is so great on our youth that I feel the residents in the near future will see what can happen to their neighborhood if after school and youth programs are not allowed to be part of this community. Look around at other once safe, beautiful and prominent cities here in Southern California — Familiar with Pasadena? Arcadia? Los Angeles? Orange? Anaheim? Santa Ana? Newport area and Costa Mesa are still feeling the need for this absolutely necessary expansion, for our children's future — those at greatest risk is the ones no one cares about I care and please review this with your utmost thought and future vision, look around, our youth are the seeds of the future, to be planted tended and nurtured to blossom. Don't let The St Andrews Youth and Family Center °clie on the vine" to be wasted, like other once beautiful family oriented communities we can only remember in the past We have benefited from this community, and I have given back to this and other communities through many youth and family programs that St. Andrews sponsors. Shalimar after school program tutoring and preschool program, Vacation Bible School volunteer for many years and Deacon for this community through our church programs. Sincerely, Diana James Rodriguez, (Mrs. Tristan J. Rodriguez) Resident of Newport Beach and Member of St. Andrews Church. May 15, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sirs: I have been a resident of Newport Beach since 1975 and a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church since 1984. I am asking for your support in the upcoming project to modify the St. Andrew's Church Facility to make it more compatible with current community needs. The plan appears to address all of the basic church needs and __ .. issues while-providing an enhanced appearance to the - neighbor -hood: - I know that you will give this matter serious attention and find it in your hearts to approve this important project. Sincerely, Henry S. Dr ser. . 125 Ruby Avenue Balboa Island, CA 02662 -1125 1 �� 33 Navarre Irvine, CA 92612 May 17, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: Newport Beach Planning Commission Hearing May 20, 2004 Gentlemen: I lived in Newport Beach for a period of five years and while my home is now in Irvine, r. �. - :, _.:L havebean -a member s€ -St:- --Aiidrews- Presbyterian Church -sinrx 1975. = 3'utge ybu tb" favorably consider the new church project, which includes an indoor (sound-proofed) facility for the area's young people, as well as a plan for additional parking that will keep more of our cars off the streets. St. Andrew's membership has remained constant for the last 20 years, and we are not looking to become a mega - church. Please give your approval to our building plan. Sincerely, /U,Lbdh. t, & Qa4 � (Mrs.) Barbara McCarthy 3� 1907. Glenwood Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 May 14, 2004 Mr. Earl McDaniel, Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach�CA Dear Mr. McDaniel• Both my husband and I are residents of Newport Beach and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church since 1976. We are requesting your support for the new project, which includes space for our youth, including youth from the neighborhood, Ensign school and Newport Harbor High School. This project will also include additional needed parking. St. Andrew's has been a valuable community asset for over 55 years and the impact of this building program is minimal. The Church has made a positive impact on our lives. For over 28 years St. Andrews has been an important factor in our family life and the lives of our grown children and grandchildren. Will you please give it your approval. Sincerely, c iane Miller t 4 VPI M nA I AAA ;.0 14 A,i O� L4 .. ... 1-rG yc)ut,4) I Ida& -kku P6,-le4rAy 0�4a..�o) by Nzrhe Al a�ol"y C&1�4 �jUlq,Z6Y, j ,J 6w /qwm ?ry iY&o o V60 , CJ ���tj� Chin ,V, ,�; �V-"� 66 D Ap �d i 7 0200 --cn, 1, u ., � &Z- Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, Ca., 92663 Gentlemen: My husband and I have been members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 45 years. Even though we moved to Huntington Beach a few years ago, we continue attending St. Andrews. The last building program was for a bigger church building —this building proragg i§ for a better building plan. We are indeed blessed to be across the street frouq & High School. Young people today need all the good influences possible. This program is to remodel our present facility to accomodate boys and girls of all ages in a better way, hopefully, with less noise for the neighborhood. Also, 150 additional parking spaces will be pat under. ground to help keep cars off-of the streets, These improvements should- benefit all concerned. .. - - --- _. Since rely yours, Jack and Maurine Grimshaw Mr. & Mrs. Jack rrir haw sm!l- zz Cu. C 125 Ii.d.Sm¢ Bch, G 92646-5768 145 ¢.� 9.�- (��,��t__. Wit• _�.�`� i b J rte.. it - 1205 OutrWer Drive Corona de[War, Ca 92625 Way 17, 2004 9Kr. EadWcDaniel Chairman P&nning Commission Dear9Kr. 9Kc Daniel My husband and I have been residents of Newport BeachlCorona del War for 38 years We have always made St. Andrew's T" esdyterian Church our church home. Our children attendedthe localpu6hc schools andwere injTuenced and taught about their faith at St. Andrews Church. Vsi=rel that- will sttppartth afPvvaffvr'addedspa - _ - yam. fatties so the wmkofSt Andrews can continue in the traction that has helped provide much needed moral and reigious leadership to ourfamifiks and youth in the past Our worfd today needs positive moral and religious influence provided in safe and effective environments such as our churches. Thankyou in advance foryourattention to this project. WNe sincerely hope that you wallgive it your approval Sin�c7erel /y Bo6 and"Saliy Edmunds ip Mr. Earl McDaniel And Planning Commission. Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd.,. Newport Beach, CA 92663 May 17, 2004 Mrs. William Lang 1750 Whittier Ave., 459 Costa Mesa CA 92627 I write to. urge an approval of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church plans for expansion and budding, particularly new and improved youth facilities. Numerous young people from infancy to adulthood benefit from St. Andrew's activities including Bible Study, skate park, mission trips to help others.locally and in other countries,and an extremely active musical program for all ages from three through the teens. My husband I do not live in Newport, but in Costa Mesa. And we have received numerous benefits from being members of St. Andrews including lovely, fresh floral bouquets for my mother who has Alzheimers.. The neighborhood around Shalimar, for example, where we tutored youngsters for almost a year, benefited not only from the tutoring and after school facility and help, but from the traffic stoppers urged by our church. Men I worked with assured me that the traffic inhibitors moved the drug dealers out of that neighborhood within 48 hours. Our grandchildren, who were residents of Huntington Beach, came to St. Andrew's for the celebration of Halloween. The church has planned for soundproofing, and some outdoor activities to be moved indoors to help cut down any noise to neighbors. My husband and I urge you to approve St. Andrew's plans so all friends, family and those in need may continue to be blessed. Sincerely, . 00 Dana & Jim Binford 2032 Shipway Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.645.7462 May 17, 2004 Chairman & Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 SUBJECT: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dear Chairman & Planning Commission: We-encourage-you-to-adopt St. Andrews'-plans-•or•the Youth &.Family Center.--arul._., additionafparkIlIg. We reside in the BaycreSt Area-of Newport Beach and haVe been members 6f-St. Andrews for 4 years. We have 3 young boys; our eldest son attends Mariners Elementary School. Like many families in this area, St Andrews is an important part of our lives. We are active in the church's youth programs, preschool and Sunday worship services. St. Andrews' facilities are in need of modernization, and additional parking would be great too! . St'Andrews has taken great sieps'116 add parking facilities that are at approxim.atelythe same,grade . as the current parking, lot in hopes of creating an aesthetically pleasing refurbishment. A modernized building would include sound-, proofing so evening youth programs would be less disruptive to everyone... church neighbors as well as other groups on the St. Andrews property. St. Andrews plays a vital role in our community. Many people in Newport Beach and neighboring communities benefit from the church- I its youth, family, music and outreach programs.. The proposed plans do not create a m e ga-church;,they,simple update the church facility to accommodate existing 'members and visitors. We encourage you to approve St. Andrews p6rrs. Thank you ,41 May 15, 2004 Commissioner Steven Kiser.. Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Kiser. As organist of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 15 years I certainly do see a need for improved facilities at our church. " If will be wonderful to reach the youth in the neighli6rhoo -and at the high schootin 6 id ek to offer them activities to enrich their lives. As a Newport Beach resident I want to thank you for your bard work and effort to serve our wonderful community. Most sincerely, Mary Ann Torgerson jqq ARTHUR G. COONS X41 1 r_ f i ell 3-5 4r" . 64 fx"i �4 JAMES ORTH 30 Drakes Bay Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (714) 272 -2094 May 16, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel and Commissioners: My family has resided in the Newport Beach area since 1978. We have been members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church since the early 1801s. Both of our children have gone to Newport Harbor High School. We are asking for your suppo "rt fo"r the new project that is being proposed by St. Andrews. It will 'provide the following benefits that are much needed by the surrounding community: 1. Additional space for youth to gather in a safe environment as the High School and Jr. High School population continues to expand. 2. Additional parking spaces to decrease the current and future impact on the surrounding neighborhood. As parents who have been challenged by the traffic around the High school when dropping off our kids, we can certainly empathize with the surrounding community. The previously proposed parking facility to be shared with the high school and financed by St. Andrews was abandoned due to neighbor concerns. The current proposal will help all concerned and affected by the lack of school parking and traffic congestion, while providing a youth- oriented gathering place nearby. This will alleviate some of the problems of "hanging out" in the neighborhood streets. Sincerely, Jim & Sue Orth t5l May 17, 2004 To: Chairman of the Planning Commission We are residents of Newport Beach and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We have lived in Newport for 29 years and have been members of St. Andrew's for 28 years. Our son grew up in the church and attended Newport Harbor High School. The proximity of the church to the high school is an asset for the high school students. If they had a youth center it would help our church address many of the social problems that we -presently-have. So please support, and give your.approval to, the,naw.:youth .: center that is needed for our young people both now and in the future. We also need additional space for parking which would help the keep the cars out of the neighborhood. Sincerely, Lance and Nancy Gilbertson 15)- :z co �-�.� . May 17, 2004 Newport Beach aty Hall ' 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Attn: Chairman and Planning Board Commission Mr. Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission, I am corresponding on behalf of my wife and myself in regards to Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. We have been attending St. Andrews for quite some time and can't stress enough the importance the church and its' facilities provide. The youth program is an invaluable asset to the Newport area and strengths as well as emboldens are youth with much needed moral values. The new facilities would provide an excellent environment for after school youth and for weekend activities. It is important for our community to have a place for the kids to gather and engage in sports and activities. Please consider approving the much needed renovation to St. Andrew's. Your support will demonstrate your commitment to our youth in the Newport Comrrnu ity. Thank you. Sincerely, 15q KATHRYN & MICHAEL LEWIs 1730 GALAXY DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660 -4350 DONE (949) 646 -8230 FAX (949) 646 -5053 I lbmEr IdswisBRAUN@AOL.com Mr. Earl McDaniel Chairman Planning Commission Newport City Hall Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel: May 16, 2004 The purpose of this letter is to solicit your vote in favor of the proposed Youth and Family Center at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We have lived in Newport Beach since 1986. We began attending St. Andrew's in 1989. Our children and grandchildren attend St. Andrew's. We feel strongly that the measure of a successful church is not how large it can grow, but rather how well it ministers to the faith needs of its congregation. St. Andrews congregation size has remained stable for well over a decade.' It is large enough to provide wonderful resources for ,carrying out its ministries, yet it is not so large that its congtegarrts get:lost. However, we have found that over 50% of the children who participate at St. Andrew's come from single - family homes in the immediate area St. Andrew's has provided a supervised, safe environment for these young people after school. Unfortunately, we have insufficient room or facilities to meet the demand that currently exists. The new Youth and Family Center will be a tremendous benefit to the surrounding Newport Beach community as it gets unsupervised kids off the streets and into a safe, constructive environment. In conjunction with the Youth and Family Center, our plan is to address issues that have arisen with the neighbors. We are creating a soundproof facility that will enable the young people to meet, engage in indoor sports and music events without disrupting the peace of the neighborhood. We are providing 150 additional parking spaces that will help to improve the on- street parking availability in the neighborhood. The bottom line is this. The congregation at St. Andrew's is not looking to grow, rather it is looking to make improvements that will significantly benefit the neighborhood by addressing serious needs of the young people in the surrounding area- Sincerely, , fin' j��g. t 155 Tom and Michele Naddy 2036 Beryl Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 May 17, 2004 Dear Mr. Earl McDaniel; Chairman and Planning Commission: My wife and I have lived in Southern California for the past nine years, and we have lived at our current address in Newport Beach for the past six years. We currently have four sons, Ryan (6), Logan (5), Griffin (3) and Christian (6mo). One of the major factors contributing to our choice to move to Newport Beach was our church. At St. Andrew's we found a safe and loving environment in which our children could learn and grow. Our first three sons have been very active in the.preschool and summer programs at the church, and the staff embodies a consistent and welcoming environment that has drawn in our whole family. We have attended St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for the past nine years, and my wife and I Kaye both taken very active rolls in the lives of the children and young adults at the church. We are both volunteer Sunday School teachers and we have a vested interest in the quality of the programs that St. Andrew's provide to the children of Newport Beach. We appreciate the consideration that goes into making planning decisions for the City of Newport Beach. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church is coming to you with plans for a new Youth and Family Center. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is 'a constant asset in meeting the real needs of our community in a rich variety of ways in the Newport Harbor area. We are just one of the hundreds of families that have been touch by the ministries at St. Andrew's. Please, by approving this new plan, help enable St. Andrew's to contribute in new and effective ways to aid the youth, young families and the future of Newport Beach. Sincerely, Thomas J. Naddy cc: Don Webb i 5fo May 18, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Honorable Chairman and members of the Planning Commission: My name is Jon Healey. I am a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. I have been a member of St. Andrew's all my life. For the last five years it has been my distinct privilege to be employed by St. Andrew's. I work in the church business office, which affords me a perfect view of the Newport Beach Harbor High School parking lot. Throughout each week during the normal school year (and sometimes summer .. school), I experience quite a -wide array.. of young. people on.a daily basis. Despite ~° ^ the daily weekday lunch litter, traffic, noise and overall congestion, -I find-most-of the kids to be courteous and cheerful. I often refer to them with affection as "tomorrow's leaders." While giving some idle thought to this situation, it occurred to me to write a brief memo supporting the efforts of the good people at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. I believe that St. Andrew's & Harbor High School together give the surrounding community a sense of purpose. I believe the neighborhoods that have developed around these two institutions did so in part because schools and churches have always played a role in the character development of a community. Our harbor area has more to offer than that of just being a "bedroom community." Please consider the following: St. Andrew's is not going away. St. Andrew's has no desire to grow into a "mega- church." Our facility needs a good sprucing up, (something I think will ultimately enhance the neighborhood —and property values). St. Andrew's desires to continue its cordial spirit of cooperation with Harbor High School. And most importantly, St. Andrew's desires to welcome youth into a safe, nurturing environment. Sincerely, n Heale y Accountant, (& member) St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church �I James W. and Janice B. Mason 9352 Malahine Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92646 -7946 May 18, 2004 Chairman and. Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: Building Program at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dear Sirs: We are long -term members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and wish to offer our support for the building program which is now under consideration for approval by the City of Newport Beach. Our church needs the additional facilities to support our ongoing youth program, and to alleviate many of the traffic and noise problems which are of concern to our neighbors. When compl`ete'd", t. fi'e uiMiiig pPdgfam Ml achieve tfiese`goaisin-the followingwags:•- _ °- ---•- -� - —• Our youth program now serves many young people in the community and others who attend Newport Harbor High School and Ensign Middle School. The school district has asked us to provide more of this service, but the church lacks the room to increase our services in this area. The building program will provide the necessary space. Traffic and parking problems caused by the church occur primarily on Sunday mornings. High School Student parking during the week is also a problem for them. Our building plan will alleviate both problems. We will add 600A more parking within the church area. This additional parking together with the parking already available to us at the high school will eliminate on -street parking by church members on Sunday mornings. This additional parking will also be available to high school students during the week, which will greatly reduce that problem as well. Noise during youth activities at the church has been a problem in the past. This is largely due to the fact that these activities have had to take place on the second floor of the Fellowship Hall, which does not have any sound insulation. With the completion of the building program, youth activities will be moved into a new partially underground and well insulated structure. This will eliminate that source of concern for the neighbors. We will greatly appreciate your approval of our building plans for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Thank you for your attention. �t� To: Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, ca 92663 What's the best thing about Cliff Haven? People know each other. Why? St. Andrews Church. I moved to Newport Beach in 1996 with my husband and sons and plan to stay. We live near St. Andrews and have been active in that church since we moved here. The church was what drew us here and what has kept us here. The church is a great asset to the community — much more than most people realize. I believe that if the church was not here, the property values would not be nearly. as high as they are. The church provides much needed friendship, spiritual help, fellowship, recreation, education and care for all ages. The church bonds people together and helps keep the community safe and stable. When people know and care about their neighbors because of their church connections, it makes for a positive place to raise children and grandchildren. People who live in this area stay for generations and make it a very healthy, desirable and prosperous place to live. The planned improvements will be positive for everyone — including neighbors who 'do iorattend` Me'clMh 1Tie y6ugrand- FattMy`Centeris needed to meet-the current- Deeds of our youth program — to keep families together to resist drugs and alcohol — to recover from divorce, loss of loved ones, deal with aging parents, train children, etc. — and to provide a location for friendship and fellowship. The church is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come and form lasting friendships. No other organization fills that need in such a profound and permanent way. Please give your support to the plans of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. It will help everyone. Sincerely, Kathy Troxel (949)548 -1957 o 15I Mr. Earl McDaniel, Chairman, May 18, 2004 Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, tCA 92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel; My wife and I have lived in Newport Beach for 31 years. As residents and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church we are asking for your support of the proposed building program at St. Andrew's. This project includes facilities for our youth and badly needed parking space. St. Andrew's is a valuable community asset and provides moral leadership for our youth. The additional facilities are needed to support their youth program, which is a benefit to the entire community,.,Jhe youth facilities would provide a safe haven for children after. school. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, John B. Lest , Jr 1743 Port Hemley Newport Beach, CA 92660 1 b6 I ......... ... ,�/-/ -//0 Z/ z I 3 !��4.40 .. .... ------- ............ . ......... ...... -- -- ------ JOSEPH W. MOODY May 18, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Budding Program To Whom It May Concern: I'a In- wntirig thi§lett M­iu0p'orff3—rthe_bu'fldin `S -.Ahd�_j Ev61w6 9 program at t. dren (ages 8 & 12) and believe it is imperative that they have an alternative place to go after school or even during down time on the weekend. Thank you. Sincerely, Joseph W Moody 23 CASTAWAYS N. • NEWPORT BEACH, CA • 92660 1 PHONE! 949 515-4141• FAX: 949 250-7336 - I 6.L, I JACK M ESTRIDGE FIMIE EMRIDGE 1416 SANDCASTLE DR CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 G6. 40- 105, Dear Chairman and Planning "Commission, We are writing to you as 35 year residents of Newport Beach. We have been members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 34.years and want to encourage you to support the proposed plans for the building of the Youth and Family Center there. We feel that St. Andrews has tried to address the neighborhood issues by increasing the amount of parking spaces that will be added on site and by adding a soundproof gym which will be used by youth in the area In addition, St. Andrews has held several meetings in an attempt to communicate with the neighborhood. The new parking facility will add 150 spaces which will definitely improve the parking in the surrounding.mighborhood. . Parked cars at St. Andrews will.also be less yisibJgcjp a new landscape screen that will be along Clay Street. The Youth and Family Center is really the only new structure that will be built and will include the above - mentioned soundproof gym which greatly lessens parking lot noise from basketball games. The additional meeting and recreational rooms will be in the basement which will provide further lessening of noise. This center is needed to meet the current and future needs of our youth program. Our many youth programs are an asset to the City of Newport Beach and should be housed in an appropriate building. Our many youth programs offer much to the entire youth of our community. We strongly support this proposal and urge you to grant approval of this project. Sincerely, Loren and Suzanne Pannier Fry er &Associates Management & Financial Consulting 17//4 z fs 7--V- dC VAZ 7t--.e 2201 Alta Vista Drive • Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.261.3118 • Fax: 949.718.9248 1 bJ Chairman and Planning Commission May 18, 2004 Newport Beach City Hall 330o Newport Blvd: Newport Beach, CA 92,663 Dear Mr. McDaniel, We are homeowners in the Cliff Haven section. of.Newport Heights, and are also members of Saint Andrews Church. My husband and I have two young children, and can clearly see the need for additional space for the youth of the church. In addition, we believe that this building project will also help reduce the amount of neighborhood parking, with the addition of 150 parking spaces. .. _ St. Andrews and its `progran ig huve long been a wonderful asset to this community, and -` we hope you can find it in your hearts to approve this important project. RTaff , D $ I eam '04, MAY 20 rt0. '-ti _n K, CH Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council, We are writing to you as 35 year residents of Newport Beach. We have been members of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for 34 years and want to encourage you to support the proposed plans for the building of the Youth and Family Center there. We feel that St. Andrews has tried to address the neighborhood issues by increasing the amount of parking spaces that will be added on site and by adding a soundproof gym which will be used by youth in the area. In addition, St. Andrews has held several meetings in an attempt to communicate with the neighborhood. The new parking facility will add 150 spaces which will definitely improve the parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Parked cars at St. Andrews will also .be.less Msible Clue to `a' neW landscape screen that will'be-Wong Clay Street. The Youth and Family Center is really the only new structure that will be built and will include the above - mentioned soundproof gym which greatly lessens parking lot noise . from basketball games. The additional meeting and recreational rooms will be in the basement which will provide further lessening of noise. This center is needed to meet the current and future needs of our youth program. Our many youth programs are an asset to the City of Newport Beach and should be housed in an appropriate building. Our many youth programs offer much to the entire youth of our community. We strongly support this proposal and urge you to grant approval of this project. Sincerely, Loren and Suzanne Pannier Mr. & Mrs. Loren C. Pannier 40 Befcoun Drive Newport Beady CA 92660 -4213 Date S 14 10 l Copies Sent To: 'I-evayor �"Coancil ^.- Pe��er /lJ RitOf "r? ❑ ...— 16, CZAA a0z Z.460��) Ile- CA g a(. ri -1 6� 33 Navarre Irvine, CA 92612 May 17, 2004 f7 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: Newport Beach Planning Commission Hearing May 20, 2004 Gentlemen: I lived in Newport Beach for a period of five years and while my home is now in Irvine, -4.1am-keen_ m3imber ofiSt-, Andrews Presbyterian Church since 19175: I-urg;ujvM—'—'- favorably consider the new church project, which includes an indoor.(souud1pr6oreV)-- facility for the area's young people, as well as a plan for additional parking that will keep more of our cars off the streets. St Andrew's membership has remained constant for the last 20 years, and we are not looking to become a mega -church. Please give your approval to our building plan. Sincerely, &"444,t A4 1"t�- (,fts) Barbara McCarthy Date (�nnloc To! James W. and Janice B. Mason 9352 Malahine Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92646 -7946 °ii-''+ i'a,Y ;, :A10:01 May 16, 2004 Honorable Mayor and City Council -' City of Newport Beach' 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, -CA 92663 RE: Building Program at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dear Sirs: We are long -term members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and wish to offer our support for the building program which is now under consideration for approval by the City of Newport Beach. Our church needs the additional facilities to support our ongoing youth program, and to alleviate many of the traffic and noise problems which are of concern to our neighbors. When - completed"he•buildin g- procJrarnwill -aehieve-these-geals4n -the foAowigg. ways::: T.».-,... ,:.,>- .,,...- .- .- .e.:_�,�.y„:. Our youth program now serves many young people in the community and others who attend Newport Harbor High School and Ensign.Middle School. The school district has asked us to provide more of this service, but the church lacks the room to increase our services in this area. The building program will provide the necessary space. Traffic and parking problems caused by the church occur primarily on Sunday mornings. High School Student parking during the week is also a problem for them. Our building plan will alleviate both problems. We will add 60% more parking within the church area. This additional parking together with the parking already available to us at the high school will eliminate on- street parking by church members on Sunday mornings. This additional parking will also be available to high school students during the week, which will greatly reduce that problem as well. Noise during youth activities at the church has been a problem in the past. This is largely due to the f act that these activities have had to take place on the second floor of the Fellowship Hall, which does not have any sound insulation. With the completion of the building program, youth activities will be moved into a new partially underground and well insulated structure. This will eliminate that source of concern for the neighbors. We will greatly appreciate your approval of our building pip. s for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Date ' Thank you for your attention. Copies Sent To: ,,(a-Mayor Lf Council F. 2Tber PLANNING Q TMENT CITY OF NEW RT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 AM,�.1�13�4�5 PM 6 � �� 7 PLANN<NG DEP R BEACH O` OF NEWPO p 2004 P� �a19ti10�11�12�1��1 1 1 ti :` '. Y Set A Ile i i ) I'l RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AM MAY 2 0 2004 7 819110111 1121112131415�6 �I - i /sue , i 2 i / / ON X13 -.. .. RECEIVED 8Y C INHOF4 IFWPOF(T BEACHK is Camahan 227 Driftwood Road MAY 2 0 °2004 CM' del Ma,, CA 92625 l fpv� /� "zq G ,li `3y� rd hod 9,z (*Ga � I 1 f :pit -e P.,v Cc.) . .Q.� • �vccf.�a -� �. e/ L;top-..Vl- 7�. RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY '2 0 2004 PM I .� y 819110111112111213141516 (r. O�vw.tiw -1 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C,., MAY 2 0 2004 PM 7181911011 1112 111213141516 1-)b HAYWARD RENDALL KELT Y III 4 VIA AvoRrA NEWPORT COAST, CA 92657 May 16, 2004 Mr. Earl McDaniel Chairman of the Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED By PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Dear Mr. Earl, AM MAY 10 2004 PM, My wife and I have been residents of Newport Beach and 00 1112 1l 1213141516 Mar for 10, years. We have been members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for over 9 years. Both of our daughters have moved back to Newport Beach to raise their families and worship at St. Andrew's. As CEO of a large and growing Orange County employer I have a vested interest in helping our community provide strong moral leadership for local families and our youth. I am a witness to the positive impact St. Andrew's can have on our young people and the haven this church home represents to those seeking direction and answers iri our troubled world. We urge you to support the proposed St. Andrew's building program. The church's plans include a much needed youth and family center. It is our prayer this center will become an after- school and weekend home for our community's young people and their families. The plans also increase by 60% the on site parking available for members and others using the St. Andrew's facilities. This increased capacity should keep more parking on our own campus and reduce neighborhood congestion. We appreciate your service to our community and know you will give this matter serious consideration. Our prayers are with the Commission and you as you hear testimony on this important proposal. Respecxfully, H. K. Kelley 111 W/� Al �!/ ... (7/7 �i %(i� ���.( '" V/ //A /GG /Lt/d %rJ dam✓.' � /{y/'+_iY IY�✓ GG����..0 �j . Az, rte' ap- G ✓ar/Y {n/� "lam'. �t Gsa�.a!�i Gr�„m %Jiff JG✓ fjzs'J� /✓�*�� RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY '2.0 2004 A AM PM 71819110I11 12 11 1213141516 jj� -ma� l7 aG0¢ ice sue _ . T on to� 4 tear`s b ee tka, om,� ez�� PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7�1�1110111 X12 11 1213141516 I ► -I MRS. H. V. HILKER JR. MIS PESCADOR DR. NEWPORT BEACH. CALIF. 82880 15May 2004 Dear Mr. McDonald, I am writing to.0rge you to approve St. Andrew plan for underground parking. Ibave lived in Newport Beach since 1959 and am a member of St. Andrew church. The.parking is terrible and I understand it would not affect the neighbors. .I am leaving, for a._.cr.uis.e next week and will;:not be .able f— ttend the meeting. I hope y "u can help us. Sincerly, 'Norma Hi-ker RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2:0 2004 PM 718,9110,11.,12,112,3141516 BETSY TARBELL 201 NATA NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 0 2004 7�819110111 112,1121314151 6 May 17, 2004 Mr. Earl McDaniel Planning Commission Chairman Newport Beach, CA92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel: We are residents of Newport Beach and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We are asking-for your — _- I upport for the new project which includes badly needed space for our youth, and additional needed parking. St. Andrew's has been a valuable community asset for over 55 years and the impact of this building program is minimal. Please give it your approval. Sincerely, Don and Betsy Tarbell RECEIVED BY May 12 2404 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 19 2004 Planning Commission and Council PM City of Newport Beach 7I819110111,12,11213,41516 3300 New poR Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 ' Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council: The proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the .basis of the following planning precepts: 1. Inappropriate density - both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be -- .- ..-greater ire- density - than - regional -shopping-centers-and with the•added volume, e€ people --- -- and_traffic it.is.unwelcome in a small neighborhood. ° 1 -- _-. - .- .:.. 11 2. Insufficient and unclear mitigation of increased traffic. The DEIR shows a very troubling 'trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and 'Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning. 1f hpre is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? 3. Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally now under a 20 year old CUP. They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not: complied with reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. 4. Parking failure- Even if the DEIR allows the parking per sanctuary seat, their program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination of concurrent uses or activities. 5. Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare -heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. 6. Poor Planning/ loss of property value - with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf of the community, should clearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might consider an off site facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. Thank you in advance for hearing the Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach Ca 92663 Dear Council members and Commissioners, Re; St Andrews application for expansion 430 Pirate Rd Newport Beach Ca. 92663 May 17, 2004 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 1,9'2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 We are residents living close to this project. (located at 430 Pirate Rd, approx. 50 Yds from the Clay Street entrance - residents here for 24 years) The coritiitued"gtisvvt>r of St. Andrews complex7ras pf6cluced increasing problems of traffic and noise and we are totally opposed to any further expansion. St. Andrews now appears to be a commercial operation stuck in a residential zone. Activities and noise have dramatically increased over the past few years, often extending into the late evening. Frequently there are activities 7 days a week. This is not just a Sunday problem. The St. Andrews management has, over the past 18 years, promised "to work with the residents" in order to reduce noise and the traffic problems - NONE of these promises have ever been fulfilled, so this management have obviously zero credibility. The prospect of yet another major St.Andrews construction project with the ensuing unacceptable noise, pollution, and traffic congestion is absolutely horrtriic to this residential community. I am told that there is also a real possibility of accident liability which could easily involve the City in some sort of legal tangle. We urge the Council and Commissioners to oppose any further expansion of the St. Andrews project and encourage the applicants to move to an appropriately zoned area Sincerely Bill and Pamela Davies �� ��� -� GUJ C G/J May 12, 2004 Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport. Beach; Cafifomia 92663 . Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council: The proposal by St Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the basis of the following planning precepts: 1. Inappropriate density- both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be greater in dens! than regional shopping centers and with the added volume of people. and traffic,it.is unwelcome in a small neighborhood. - 2. Insufficient and unclear mitigation of increased traffic The DEIR shows a very troubling trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning.. If there is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? 3. Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally now under a 20 year old CUP. They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not complied with reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. 4. Parking failure- Even if the DEIR allows the parking per sanctuary seat, their program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination of concurrent uses or activities. 5. Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare-heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. 6. Poor Planning/ loss of property value- with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf of the community, should dearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might consider an off site facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. Thank you in advance for hearing the Communities! �� I May 12, 2004 Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council: The proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. on behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the basis of the following planning precepts: 1. Inappropriate density- both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be greater in density than regional shopping centers and with the added volume of people and traffic it unwelcome_in a small neighborhood:; 11 2. Insufficient and unclear mitigation of increased traffic. The DEIR shows a very troubling trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning. If there is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? 3. Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally now under a 20 year old CUP. They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not complied with reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. 4. Parking failure- Even if the DEIR allows the parking per sanctuary seat, their program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination of concurrent uses or activities. 5. Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare -heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. 6. Poor Planning/ loss of property value - with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf of the community, should dearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might consider an off site facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our,small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. Thank you in advance for hearing the Communitiesl 3z. cl SOW � .# 4 /Zt� AIiE -40ni -7- 61C.4 -c /a en-4 926(3 1 %5 May 12, 2004 Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport: Beach; Califomia 82663 Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council: The proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the basis of the following planning precepts: 1. Inappropriate density- both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be greater in density than regional. shopping centers and with the added. volume of people . . and traffic it is unwelcomer . in a small neighborhood. 2. Insufficient and unclear mitigation of increased traffic. The DEIR shows a very troubling trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning. If there is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? & Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally n&W under_a 20 year.old.CUP. . They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not complied with'reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. 4. Parking failure- Even if the DEIR alk>ws the parking per sanctuary seat, their program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination of concurrent uses or activities. 5. Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare -heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. S. Poor Planning/ loss of property value - with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf of the community, should clearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might consider an off site facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. r)i� Thank you in advance for hearing the Communitiest May 12, 2004 Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council: The proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the basis of the following planning precepts: 1. 1�apprdpriate- densii both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be greater_.in density than,regional shopping centers and with the added volume.of.people and traffic it is unwelcome =in a. small neighborhood. 2. Insuffiaen t.and unclear mitigation of 6dr.a.ased faffic. The DEIR shows a very troubling trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning. If there is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? 3. Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally now under a 20 year old CUP. They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not complied with reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. 4. Parking failure- Even if the DEIR allows the parking per sanctuary seat, their program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made / suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination ol concurrent uses or activities. M r 716 ialel h, jk N+­4fA' V.." 6 + "a. ea 5. Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare -heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. 6. Poor Planningkloss ofprope[ty_value- with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf, of the community, should dearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might eonsid_er_a[i_off'sife facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. Thank you in advance for hearing the Communities! 'tow, Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd.,,,. , Newport Beach, CA 92663 Subject: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dear Sirs, KA y_4..q OP :c,t This letter is regarding the proposed St. Andrews building - project -:d wish -to "`' Xpre35 "rriy strong opposition to their desired expansion ...... I have lived in Newport Beach for my entire life and specifically the Cliff Haven community for 24 years. This is a residential community where families live, play and sleep. St. Andrews is a guest in our community. I consider St. Andrews Church to be a wonderful asset to our community. However, as a guest in our neighborhood, I feel that they should have both courtesy and respect for the wishes of their hosts. Because this is a residential community the priority should be to protect the peacefulness and serenity of the people who live here. Due to St. Andrews location amongst the homes and families of our neighborhood, their expansion would most certainly impact the peacefulness of our lives. It is my hope and desire that the St. Andrews building project be denied. Newport Beach, CA Y2663 Date ( Cppies WOO'. 1mayor Cooncil Member anager ey X 1 �X MAY- 20-2004 08:48AM FROM - SLATER BUILDERS INC 7144346173 T -118 P. 002/003 F -014 May 20, 2004 Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: St. Andrews Expansion, Dear Mayor and Council, RECEIVED By PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 10 2004 PM T 89110111112111213141516 As a Cliff Haven resident of more than 24 years, I sincerely hope and pray you will give serious and in depth thought to the proposed expansion of the St.. ,Andrews church facility. Just (4) years ago I headed up the development committee for St, James Episcopal church next to city hall.. I know what it is like ao have a hunch that wlnts to grow. Unlil <e St James, St. Andrews is in a r... _.. residential community -not -a mixed use comznercial.area. In 1.982, attera�Tg t11e meeting that lead to the compromise with the community allowing St. Andrews to expand to its present size. At the council meeting of September 27, 1982 St. Andrews representatives promised that this would be the last and only expansion. Evelyn Hart was present and I suggest you confer with her regarding their commitment, The St. Andrews proposal before you now does not attend to the concept of good integration of use, scale and intensity for a residential neighborhood. You. can talk to any real estate appraiser who will tell you that a parking structure in a residential zone will decrease values. Furthermore, parking structures present a litany of problems. First, is security. Women and seniors will not use it and especially at night. Second, though required by condition or code, there is no guarantee that the structure will be used and there is no way St. Andrews could enforce its use. Third, parking structures load and unload under specific conditions. In my past career at The Irvine Company 1 built numerous parking structures for common use. Parking structures work best when there is not peak time ingress or egress. Parking structures work well when the use is spread over an entire day like retail or office. At a church there are specific times of high volume that restrict ingress and egress. When church starts at 8am and.9:30pm high ingress flow conflicts with egress and stacking occurs forcing cars out into the street. In other words, if grandma is backing out of her stall from the 8am service and stops the family of )gq 1Ct-)_ MAY,-20 -2004 H :4BAM PROM- SLATER BUILDERS INC T1443461T3 T -119 P.003/003 f -014 four from parking the SUV in that same stall, people will not wait and will pull out of line and park elsewhere - ie on our residential streets. Let's be real, St. Andrews wants to grow and deserves to grow but they should only expand at a location that works with the surrounding neighborhood. The project budget exceeds $16 million dollars, why not put that kind of money to its best use which isn't a parking structure and a 38,000 expansion in a quaint neighborhood but a new facility at an already zoned area like 13onita Canyon Road. Thank you for your attention to this inatter. .2,:�.1 May 20, 2004 Earl McDaniel Chairman /Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Beach Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663. 1612 Arch Bay Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 In as much as our youth are well served (as is in any community) with proper facilities for youth activities, we urge your approval of the plans set forth by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. These plans provide for additional parking as well. St. Andrews has been a good neighbor as well as a safe haven for young people of the community. This is an opportunity for all concerned. Thanking you in advance for your consideration accordingly. Very truly yours, Mr. & Mrs. James L. Benson PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 4 2004 71819110111112111213141516 lJ I Chairman. and Planning. Commission 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 18 May 2004 The purpose of this letter is to ask for your support in approving the proposal by St. Andrews' Presbyterian Church which is before the Planning Commission. My wife, Beverley and I have been residents of Newport Beach since 1995 and have been attending St. Andrews' since that time, as well. ''We have noted that St. Andrews' has a strong reputation of service within the city and the surrounding communities, and has provided 'a venue for religious and secular concerts which are open to all who are interested in attending. As we understand the present plan, a new parking facility will be built which should help to relieve the parking problem that the surrounding neighbors are concerned about. The indoor gym will reduce the noise from the current parking lot basketball activities, and a landscape screen will shield the view of parked cars from the neighbors. We can't understand why there is opposition to this proposal from some of the neighborhood associations! Your kind attention to evaluating this proposal in a positive light will be appreciated by the thousands of St. Andrews' members, friends and those affected by the services provided by the church. Sincerely, Thomas K. Henderson 14 Sorrento Ct. Newport Coast, CA 92657 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 4 2004 718610 X1111211 1213141516 ,'I)- Darrell W. Knutsen Julianne M. Knutsen 1837 Tradewinds Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 646 -2108 May 18, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: St. Andrews Youth and Family Center Dear Chairman and Planners, We know you are all busy people and appreciate your time in participating in service to the residents of Newport Beach. We are wnttng in support of the much needed Youth and Family Center that is under review at this time. Both our children attend Mariners Elementary School and feel it is one of the best schools available for their education. As working parents, we are concerned about the availability of safely monitored activities for our children at the junior high and high school levels. We are very excited about having a place available for neighborhood children at St. Andrews. The high school teachers are in support of the church helping provide a safe haven for kids after school. Our church is very sensitive to the needs of out immediate neighbors and the design of the improvements will reduce street parking needs and provide better sound mitigation at the new buildings. This is not about expansion ... it is about meeting the needs of the community. As a member of the congregation, we am not looking forward to the inconveniences of construction and remodeling, as many of the neighbors. Planning and implementation of goals are difficult decisions. But we are focusing on the positive impact this facility will have on our children and their peers in the community. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Darrell W. Knutsen Julianne M. Knutsen RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 4 2004 PM AM 19110111112111213141516 521 Fullerton Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92663 May 19, 2004 Tar 1Vtayor acid City Council: iii 1948, as a second grader, I walked a block to Newport Harbor High School to attend Sunday School at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church..I was introduced to Jesus Christ, who became the core of my life these past fifty -five years. This transforming ministry in our community has been available to all who come to 600 St. Andrews Road whether they walk a few blocks or travel a distance. The influence of this ministry has transformed our community as well as individuals. St. Andrew's helped to establish and has supported Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. The congregation of St. Andrew's supports many social action agencies that enrich out esrmmunity . financially and with yohwteP5 bourn, Numerous students in thg_Shalimar .._. . area ofour community have been given hope for a successful future as the direct result of. . the ministry of St. Andrew's. Many of these students are graduating fl$om high school and going on to college as the first in their families to do so. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is invested in our community in ways of leadership and support that are not always obvious, but these investments of servant ministry and concert are vital to the health and growth of our city. We desire to continue our investment in lives, but to do so we need to change with the times. A drive in our neighborhood immediately pronounces "change." Teardowns and re- builds are on evident on every street because who was sufficient in years past is no longer adequate. Well, as a congregation we find that to serve the needs of our current and future ministry, what was adequate is no Ionger sufficient. We need to restructure our space. Thank -you for your investment in our city that is in constant change. Sincerely, Geraldine Nack RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 4 2004 PM AM 8 9110111 ,121112,3141516 1�% Ronald W. Hendrickson AIA, Architect 1991 Port Claridge Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660 v W, "T' 76 :19 *3L Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council May 24, 2004 City of Newport Beach, 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach CA. 92663 Subject: GPA, Zone Change, and Revised and Amended Use Permit for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Gentlemen: We read and hear about serious teenage problems every day. Here in our own city, we have the escapades of three teen boys taking advantage of an unconscious girl, teens hacking into high school computer records to change grades, and the untimely deaths of two young men just beyond their teenage years, in an alcohol related auto accident. _ Now, along comes. a proposal by'St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church:which is in the . ,. immediate vicinity of a high school and middle school. St. Andrew's members are willing to step up to the plate and fund a Youth and Family Center to help improve lives. Seems like a positive step. Yes, there are some parking and traffic concerns in the neighborhood, principally from the schools and cut - through traffic from PCH going up to 17 th St. At times church attendees park in front of neighbor's homes. (Although on weekdays, Harbor High students park there and the 2 hour limit doesn't work very well.) The City's DEIR states that no significant project - related traffic impacts are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are required. To mitigate the parking problem, St. Andrew's proposed project would add 150 parking spaces on site, which would go a long way in removing parked cars from in front of neighbor's homes. Certainly there will be the annoyance of short term construction traffic, but in a neighborhood that continues to be mansionized, this would not be a new experience for the residents. Interestingly, there were 11 R -2 lots along Clay St. ( Church site) and if they would have been developed as residential, utilizing the City's maximum of 2 x Buildable, a maximum of about 90,000 sf. could, have been built on these lots. Date Jr Copies Sent To: ® Mayor L� Council Member I of 2 Q'Manager 5 U Attorney ® 4C l� I would also like to point out that the Church has been sensitive to building massing on their property, and more that half of the proposed net new floor area would be below grade, significantly reducing the visible mass of the project. I request that you consider favorably the GPA to allow for the increase in square footage for a very valid project. In addition, I believe that the zone change from R -i / R -2 to GEIF, and the requested Revised and Amended Use Permit, are appropriate and should be approved. Thank you for your consideration. *24 Respectfully, 2of2 )q6 Mayor of Newport Beach Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Mayor, `5 4 . �3 I 04 riff 27 '11 :14 25 2004 j, Wp are homeowners in the Cliff Haven section of Newport Heights, and are also members of Saint Andrews Church. My husband and I have two young children, and can clearly see the need for additional space for the youth of the church. In addition, we believe that this building project will also help reduce the amount of neighborhood parking, with the addition of 150 parking spaces. St. Andrews and its programs have long been a wonderful asset to this community, and we hope you can find it in your hearts to approve this important project. RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTKl� "'T CITY OF NEWPORT Pi:ACH M MAY 2 7 2K4 PM A 71819ilOI11112 .IrI314i516 I)ate Copies Sent To: "ayor Council Member Manager CO'A rney El 21 May 2004 P. O. Box 820 Newport Beach, CA 92661 Date 7b -Oq Copies Sent To: Mayor Council Member I� Manager 16 Attorney City Council E6 Newport Beach City Hall la 3300 Newport Blvd. :. D Newport Beach, CA 92663 p . RE: St. Andrew's building proposal Gentlemen: - z- , ' I attended last nights Planning Commission meeting, and it appears that increased vehicle traffic generated by St. Andrew's is the primary concern of the opposing neighbors. It also appears that increased vehicle traffic is a red herring based on a prevarication which. is fast becoming suburban myth._ What's being proposed by St. Andrew's is a youth and family center to replace the current inadequate classrooms. The specific purpose (Beyond the chldren'5 and youth programs already iii place) is to target Ensign and NHHS students with after school programs. This isn't a new idea: St. Andrews successfully offers after- school programs :and "tutoring'at our off- campus facility in Costa Mesa. Now please, keep in mind half these kids don't even have driver's licenses much less cars — therefore, think bicycles and foot traffic. Vehicle traffic is generated primarily by parents and high school students who are already driving in the neighborhood. If there's an increase in parent /high school vehicle traffic, the increase originates at the three neighborhood schools —not St. Andrews, which is merely attempting to improve facilities and provide programs for students otherwise unsupervised during the "trouble hours" between 3 and 6 PM. Naturally, adult programs aren't greatly affected by the youth facility, therefore no one can justly forecast a surge in adult- generated vehicle traffic based on this proposal. Since the lower tier of the proposed parking garage will be used mostly by program staff and other adults normally using the facilities —such as regular volunteers, committee' members, and personnel -the small facility encroachment info the existing parking area is more than adequately offset by the proposed lower parking level. Additionally, daytime children's and youth lJg E OA programs currently utilizing half the existing parking loft will be going inside, permitting the full use of street -level parking on weekdays. If the City Council feels that parent /high school vehicle traffic is an issue, then a master plan including the three neighborhood schools needs to be implemented. A replacement facility at St. Andrews is clearly not the problem. Peter W. Smith 199 � ,)6 74 i1r,Y 25 9 2 o Date 5 t Copies Sent To: ® Mayor ® Council Member ® Manager ® Attorney ® kc Lw, May `16, A2004 Members of the Planning Commission and City Council, . .j4 r1r1Y 26 "i :32 First, thank you to the City Council for authorizing the traffic study of Newport Heights /Cliffhaven. A private consultant as weak as_the 6tafi k #:,,' the Newport Beach Traffic Department is working on a plan to" irnitigate the impact of business and school traffic on our residential streets: You recognize the serious burden that city traffic creates in our residential neighborhood. In this time of budget cuts. you have given us hours of staff time and more than $125.000 to explore a solution. We already bear the effects Saint Andrews' most recent expansion which we accepted with the proviso that it would be its last. At present, we experience noise, traffic, and residential parking during the day, evening, and week -end worship services offered by the busy church. Since you recognize our existing traffic problems. I believe that you will see the negative effect-of increasing thlg°dhUrch—size-by more than -a third 'St - " Andrews is currently operating on a Conditional Use Permit granted by the The comments of the St: Andrews members 'at the Planning Commission on May 20, 2004 may, lead commission and council members to believe that everyone applauds and encourages the use of the church as an annex to the local school's athletic program, or as a community social center. While I understand that St. Andrews' members derive great spiritual and emotional support from their place of worship, there is another side to the proximity of the church to. schools. My daughter, and others.report that they were pro6sured. by their peers to attend luh6tit'ime prayer .meetings at. Ensign Middle School. The St. Andrews youth minister is often on Ensign campus, and chaperoned at least one Washington D.C. trip. St Andrews influence is also felt at Newport, Harbor High. There is too close a relationship between the church and the public school I am a public scRdel 'a(f teacher and can assure you that schools have a varied religious populat sSentTo- In nearly forty years of teaching, my schools have never joined forces '0 Mayor with any denomination in planned parking, church facilities use, or cle uncil member on campus, thereby respecting state and national laws regarding the anager ! separation- of church and state. Attorney . , Iwh . ---- y Please deny St. Andrews' request for an added 140,388 square feet. ❑ C° •Cr - /{�P�vJ�JD %� /tites� S� -ool boo rd �� , � Page 1 of 1 Campbell, James From: Howardmlarsen @aol.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 1:10 PM To: cliffhavenassoo@yahoo.com; jrampbell @city.newport- beach.ca.us; PTemple @city.newport- beach.ca.us; dandee @earthlink.net; Parandigm @aol.com; don2webb@earthlink.net; tridgeway @ city.newport- beach.ca.us; nbcouncil @ranichols.info; JHFF @aol.com; garokl_adams @hotmail.com; dailypilot @latimes.com Subject: ST. ANDREWS cbNGLOMERATE ` To Whom It May Concern: As 34 -year property owners in Cliff Haven and Newport Heights, my family has endured more and more traffic caused by the above - captioned expansion- driven regional church (emphasis added). Unlike the City of Laguna Beach, for Newport Beach, the answer is seldom NO: A variance request to permit a mansion in Cliff Haven or the Heights: No problem; St. Andrew's desire to expand a few years ago: No problem; Now,-an additional St. Andrews xpanston. requestto include subt rrane'an parking 911da zoning_ change? Why not? Because the neighbors say NO. And Newport Beach should also say NO. When a business outgrows its facility, it relocates. If St. Andrew's private plans Were communicated to the City 20 -years ago, Newport Beach's representatives surely would have said NO because of the negative impact on a,-residentially-zoned community (emphasis added). Clearly, the mission of St. Andrews cannot be achieved without a continuation of the degradation of our local community. Just say "NO" to a zoning change request, "NO" to expansion, and "NO" to any compromises. _ Enough is enough. Howard and Lana Larsen 407 Kings Place Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 5 2004 7181911011111211121314 516 05/25/2004 M From: George Turk [gturk @millenniumhousing.net] MAY 2 6 2004 Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:56 PM PM To: jcampbell @city.newport- beach.ca.us AM Subject: [QUAR]St Andrews Expansion 718[9110111112111213141516 I hope this is the appropriate place to comment. If now, please let me know where to direct this. I live at 729 St. James Rd, and therefore am directly affected by any traffic from the expansion. Despite that, I am strongly in favor of this project. I realize that opponents are more likely to comment, but be advised that several neighbors of mine support this as well. Many services that used to be provided by the City or other governmental body are now only possible with private investment. Recent examples -- Mariner's Library, the various school programs paid for by foundations, and now this project and a similar one being undertaken by St. Joachim's in Costa Mesa. I don't see how we can not seriously consider an offer by the members of St. Andrews to donate in excess of $10,000,000 for a community resource such as the gym/youth center, even at the cost of a little more traffic and noise. The leaders of the protest are generally well off financially (as am 1) and are able to provide their - children with = everyTadvantage— stay -at home rnom; emphasis on- education,•trave4; ., ­ tutoring/ sports /musictessoris; the latest cornputer , prblMirlanguage skills. lncreaaingiy `mariy' students attending Ensign or Harbor don't come from homes like that. The youth leaders at St. Andrews do amazing things with these children -- providing a moral example, a haven for homework, positive peer pressure from other children that do take school seriously, field trips and fun outings that these kids would never get otherwise, people to talk to (there's no way the counselers at Harbor have time for troubled teens), a place to hang out after school until mom comes home. I've heard great stories from the Divorce Recovery Workshop and with counseling for children of divorce. I grew up in Los Angeles. To me, Orange County is Los Angeles of 20 years ago and likely is on the same path. My neighborhood, Hancock Park, was an upscale area that thought it was immune from urban problems, but as the surrounding area changed they learned otherwise. Cliffhaven is not that far from areas that will be more troubled in the future. If this project is rejected, my neighbors will wish those "outsiders" hanging around Ensign with nothing to do and no direction had a facility available at those dangerous times of 3 -6 PM. That is a bigger threat to Cliffhaven than a little more traffic. Many of the protesters do not live anywhere near the project. Don Krotee, for instance, lives near Newport Heights El. Another speaker lived on Riverside, some of Kings Rd. They are not even affected by the noise and traffic. Some speakers mistakenly claimed that since Harbor has a gym, we don't need another one, but my daughter (she was on the Frosh /Soph basketball team this year and likely varsity next year) will tell you that even the basketball team members can't schedule practice time in the gym. A couple of speakers are active in churches that also recently expanded- - St. James and Queen of Angels, so I would have hoped they would understand the value to the area of this expansion. One of the Planning Commissioners commented that he didn't see how this project was not a detriment to the neighborhood and wanted to stick strictly to traffic counts and zoning issues. I can't understand that attitude. I can't imagine a better use for that corner or a better location for a youth facility— accross from Harbor, walking distance from Ensign and Newport Heights El. This is an 263 example of why I wouldn't make a good City Councilperson. Clearly the large majority of Newport Beach residents, if fully informed, would overwhelmingly support this project, even if a relative few (a few hundred out of 70,000 NPB residents) don't agree. What would the Mariners neighborhood be without the Library and park; Harbor View without the Anderson and Lincoln facilities; or Cliffhaven without Harbor High and St. Andrews. Sure, each area would be a little quieter, but what a loss! Please pass this on to the Council and Planning Commission, or alternatively tell me where to send this. George Turk 729 St- James Rd:~ (949) 642 -2099 0 z �b� May 15, 2004 City Council 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear City Council: "04, '9RY 25 n .15 I am writing about our St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and our plans for the future, especially about parking and traffic in the neighborhood. As you know, our proposed building program will help ease parking by increasing our on -site parking from 250 to 400 spaces of which approximately 250 will be subterranean. Some people have opposed the parking improvements arguing, that it will mean more people will come to St. Andrew's. But parishioners don't come to our church because the parking is convenient. They come to worship and to find common ground and to . >.._.._ ..: -:. _meetihear- tummceds,.:.::_ .. , . _ . .. .. ,.... _. .. _. ,. ..a.... ...�....P. ,.. ..�.. -. __. We feel a sense of responsibility to the neighborhood, however, to do what we can to ease parking because of the troublesome overflow from Newport Harbor High School High school parking is not likely to change anytime soon if, forever. In fact, we doubt if any schools within the district meet all of their parking requirements on =site. That's just the way things are. But at St Andrew's, we are trying to meet our parking requirements on site and still help out the high school- as well as our neighbors. That is why we let high school overflow parking on our campus during the week when services are not being held. Seems to me the St. Andrew's building program helps the church, helps the high school, and helps the neighborhood by increasing off street parking supply at private expense while not adding one additional seat to the sanctuary, This is a win win for all concerned Yours truly, rr Joyce Novak 2921 Alta Vista Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 949 - 759 -9208 Date 5 y Copies Sent Yo: p Mayor F�k Council Member Manager ® A rney k7`lFr Cur. El a Darrell W. Knutsen Julianne M. Knutsen 1837 Tradewinds Lane Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 646 -2108 May 18, 2004 Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach <, 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: St Andrews Youth and Family Center Dear Mayor and City Council, 'A ;iAY 25 A-3:15 We know you are all busy people and appreciate your time in participating in service to the residents of Newport Beach. We are wntlrig in "support of the much needed Yoith and'Fa"hiily Center that is under review at this time. Both our children attend Mariners Elementary School and feel. it is one of the best schools available for their education. As working parents, we are concerned about the availability of safely monitored activities for our children at the junior high and high. school levels. We are very excited about having a place available for neighborhood children at St. Andrews. The high school teachers are in support of the church helping provide a safe haven for kids after school. Our church is very sensitive to the needs of our immediate neighbors and the design of the improvements will reduce street parking needs and provide better sound mitigation at the new buildings. This is not about expansion ... it is about meeting the needs of the community. As a member of the congregation, we am not looking forward to the inconveniences of construction and remodeling, as many of the neighbors. Planning and implementation of goals are difficult decisions. But we ate focusing on the positive impact this facility will have on our children and their peers in the community. Date d 4 Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Darrell W. Knutsen Julianne M. Knutsen Copies Sent TO: " Mayor �} Council Member lP Manager e Attorney O o ebb RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY .2 6 2004 PM AM 19110111112111213141516 Q� 71 g X90 p/� z Gay 9 e&4,46;T X61 GEORGE J. WALL 424 PIRATE ROAD NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 (949) 645 -9379 May 24, 2004 Larry Tucker, Vice Chairman Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Larry: RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 6 2004 PM 7�819110 11l ,12 ,11213,4l5j6 Thank you for your time last Thursday night. As I noted when I spoke, I have attended and been a member of St. Andrews for approximately 22 years. I also Iive at 424 Pirate Road which is the end of Pirate Road which is closest to St. Andrews. . As neighbors, like it or not we have to compromise and respect the rights -of others. People should have the right to use their property so long as it does not adversely impact the rights of other property owners. As P noted last Thursday" night,' after much_ thought and reflection, I want the _ Planning _ .. Department to understand that I do not feel the current proposal an d filing which has been submitted is a compromise or something that is reasonable for this neighborhood. I respectfully do not believe . that it is appropriate or in the best interests of this neighborhood to put a new 35,000 — 40,000 sq. ft. building in the Church's parking lot and put a parking structure in the middle of a residential neighborhood less than approximately 50 ft. from residences. I am unaware of any other parking structure that is located in a residential area of Newport Beach. Pirate Road is a residential street that was never designed to provide the most direct access route for ingress and egress to a parking structure. Currently our.Church estimates there are 400 activities a month at the Church. Despite this, I feel that there is currently a good balance in the neighborhood. With the proposed expansion, however, there will now be numerous other activities many of them at night resulting in additional traffic. This problem will be magnified on Pirate Road. because .the most direct access to the parking structure will be down Pirate Road. Obviously this will adversely affect property.values and create a dangerous condition which will limit the ability of children to play in the street. I do not believe that what is now being proposed is truly in the best interests of the neighborhood. This proposal represents the third attempt of the Church to expand since 19 80. a6� May 24, 2004 Page 2 Previously the Church tried to put a parking structure in the Newport Harbor parking lot and alternatively attempted to acquire the Temple across the street. If the current proposal were in the best interests of the neighborhood, I believe this proposal would have been initially pursued and presented instead of the others. As part of your review process, I would respectfully ask the Planning Department to carefully review the settlement reached at the time of the prior expansion of the Church approximately 25 years ago. I do not think that the resolution and approval would have occurred at that time if these expansion plans were included. I have serious concerns as for whether the proponents of this filing are trying to have two bites of the apple and get now what they couldn't get then. In this regard please see the attached letter of Evelyn Hart previously sent to the Mayor on March 6, 2003. The Planning Department should be and must be aware that the overwhelming majority of those who live in the neighborhood oppose this project. The Church's property is not zoned for such a project because such a project is incompatible with this neighborhood. If the merits of the project were so compelling for the neighborhood there would not be so many from the neighborhood opposing it. The more I have thought about this proposed project, the more I have come to believe that a real - disconnect exists here. The Church- states chat there is a need for and wants to. build .a youth ervi�es 6eiitte . However, the families withyouths in the neighborhood have not asked the City or others for such a facility. The two homeowners associations who represent the families in this neighborhood strongly oppose this project and do not want their youth served in this fashion. If the families in the neighborhood do not feel they need this center, whose needs is the center designed to meet? Here in Newport Beach we are blessed with numerous facilities and programs available for our youth. We have multiple boys and girls clubs, facilities for basketball in West Newport, Ensign, Newport Harbor High and Corona Del Mar High and the Balboa Bay Club all of which are available at various time for youth and which my children have used and continue to use. There are swimming programs, water polo programs, football programs, soccer programs, baseball programs, great libraries and City sponsored activities to name just a few after school programs. When I am at these events, the topic of conversation is often how many activities the children are involved in not ? how few. Prior to this campaign by the Church there was no one outside the neighborhood writing or asking the City or this Department for a new youth center or writing the Dailey Pilot concerning the need for such a facility. What is happening is not that this neighborhood or any other neighborhood has a built in demand and need for such a facility but that the Church wants to have its own youth facility to better compete for members with other Churches. The letters that are being written at 00 May 24, 2004 Page 3 ths.pont.in time,at the request, of the Church's leadership are an attempt to create such a seeming demand and need to justify such a facility. In this regard, please see the attached requests from the Church to create such a demand. I think it is also fair to assume that this attempt to create a demand for a facility is overwhelmingly from people who do not live in this neighborhood. I think it is obvious that these same people writing letters in favor of this project or signing petitions in favor of it would not be doing so if a 40,000 sq. ft. recreation center and subterranean parking garage was being built on their residential street. I do not think any reasonable person would question how much good this Church has done. The issue before the Planning Department, however, is whether the new proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood, will adversely affect the property rights of others and adversely affect the value of other's property. I am sorry to. say that I have concluded as well as the overwhelming majority of those who live in the neighborhood that the neighborhood will be adversely effected. The Church is not being a good neighbor in trying to impose this project when it knows even prior to the outset of this process that the surrounding neighborhood is overwhelmingly against it. The truth of the matter is that if this proposal is approved: 1. The neighborhood will be put through extreme disruption for a year to fifteen months during which period there will be numerous trucks in the neighborhood, -major excavation, construction of -a 35;000 — 40,000 sq. ft. structure and a parking sti'[icture all taking placeless tltan'StI to 1-00 feet-from residences: 2. The adverse impact of the construction will only be magnified because of the proposed ongoing reconstruction of Newport Harbor and.Ensign. 3. Once the neighborhood has suffered through this construction what will it have to look forward to: a. More events on more nights per week; b. A parking structure in the middle of a residential neighborhood; c. Instead of supposedly solving a parking problem, it will create additional parking problems because cars will be lined up on Pirate Road trying to get into a parking structure and many will simply opt to park on the street rather than deal with lines going in and out of the parking structure. I feel bad that the other options.which the Church wished to pursue and which I feel are more compatible for this neighborhood did not work out. There are many other extremely May 24, 2004 Page 4 worthwhile goals the Church can pursue with the money it wants to spend. The real problem is that the current goals of the Church are in conflict with where it is located. That does not mean, however, that the rules of the game as to neighborhood use and zoning should now be changed or that the Church should be able to unilaterally attempt to impose a new 40,000 sq. ft. structure on this neighborhood and push this project on a neighborhood that is overwhelmingly against it. Residential owners should not be forced to bear the brunt of this proposed project which is not compatible with this neighborhood. GJW:Ijn enclosure truly yours, g)) ray-2UN 4 IZ:I fPm FrOe -OYGiK ti VY bl LVY•, rr•�rrn ,.rul I.r nwri„. �nr, -... March 6, 2003 Mayor Brombef and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, Caftmia 92663 Re: SL Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable Mayor and Council: 040 TZ5 4100 T -6T2 P. 002/002 F -899 Clerk to cagy ea& ofthe couaca The proposal by St Andrews Presbyterian Church comes as a surprise to many of WS neighbors and, as a former servant of the try, metoo. my recollection of the public turd and approval, back in the early 'Ws, was that after Vie tooth pursing of this often embattled CUP, and the eveMaal settlement that the church could expand then, was that approval would be me final straw of development. This is a watMerful Church wlin great programs for an the kids and people who attend as both members and visitors.' But, to allow it to expand to a regional level, in a neighborhood. does not make planing, political, civic or economic sense. The impacts of traffic and building mass atone, an the CGfiharren and Newport Heights neighborhoods didri t work Men, often breaks down now and does not work for this expansion. The proposal makes the development an aggressive expansion without thought to the neighborhoods and mole cifterts the church has served. We strongly urge the City to move away front this a "> _. treaty tired ba81e �tl to tfave'StAridre� - ' make betterwnat they haver✓ not blgger- ` It world seem that an" ant W and e> ensiva' Errykarimenial Impact xeport (EIR) would show the before mentioned issues of traffic and buikrmg mass irreparable impacts, not to be mitigated. This results in there being no way forthe City to show that they have demonstrated w the public that the environment is being protected. And, as you an Wow this is a mandate from the State Public Resources requirernents• Please hear the dtimis on ttrrs issue_ Yours truly, Evelyn Hart Received May -20 -04 .12:19pm From- 9497294100 To-RUTAN'3 TUCKER,LLP. Page 02 AP- Support fetters from Newport'8each Residents (Letters from neighboring Costa Mesa residents would also be appreciated)- I. Letters to the NewporrPianningCommission, 2. Address letters to: Chairman and Planning Commission- Newport Beach City Halm 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport-Beach, -CA 92663 3. Save a copy for St. Andrew's -fire. 4. If possible, mailbefore may 137,2004 so your letter will be inclUded'in the packet for each -Elanning.Commissioner for the May 20; 2004; 6:30 PM P--laming.Comruissien meeting. As- long -as it- gets to the City ybefore May 20, it will get to the Commission. If itis easier, -leave your letter -at the Church-office-and we will get it -to-the -City. 5. Letters may be typedor handwritten, whichever is easier foryou. Sample letters are available for reference, but itis-best wput it in•your own- words. Lettm& may be simple and - spent, `Points that'May be Included in Your Letter, along with Background Information-fer You,_ _ a. If you are a longtime resident of the City, note liow manyyears, and tliatyou have attended St trindrew s for _ years, If you live near St Andrews, mention that irryoar letter. c. The -Youth andFauiily Center is needed to meet the current needs oTour youth progam.-I hisbuilding:is really the only new building in the program, and pats of it replaces an existing classroom building that will.be demolmstied Ile new facrTity includes a soundproof gym at.ground floor revel; andmeeting and7recreation rooms at basement level. d. The new fellowship. hall (Dierenflerd13all),will replace the existing Tellowslup -hall with the addition of a stenp basement -c- I`he new parking facility will increase parking by 159,spaces;_ f from 259 -to �4M .4 60 °7a increase. _. ]fie upper level mvrlI be" of app `oximat* the samE elevati i as tie a 3tmgpat g lovand the lower level will' be welllighted and serviced by. elevators. It will provide safe and desirable parking, f. St Andrew's membership has remained constant over the last 20 years Statements that St Andrew's wants to be a mega - church are just not true. Our membership is generally older, and we must look to our youth or the future. g St Andrew's and its programs are a longtime asset to the City of Newport Beach and the Newport Harbor area The music program and children's are renowned. h. There will be benefits for the neighbors: Parking lot basketball activities can now be in a regulation gym with soundproofing. The 150 additional parking spaces will remove parking from in front of the neighbors houses. A new landscape screen along Clay St. will shield the view of parked cars from the neighbors homes. i. St Andrews has made significant efforts to communicate with the Cliff Haven and Newport Heights communities, by hosting informational meetings, that have had broad mailings to notify residents of the meetings. 6 , SAMPLE LETTERS: for Reference. Please use your own words_ The Chairman of the Planning Commission is: Mr. Earl McDaniel Other Cownfmioners are: Jeffrey Cole, Edward Selich, Michael Toerge, Larry Tucker, Barry Eaton, and Steven Kiser Letters may be addressed to the Chairman and Planning Commission, or to Mr. Earl McDaniel; Chainfian and Planning Commission We are residents of Newport Beach and members of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We are asking for. your support for the new project which includes badly needed space for our youth, and additional needed parking St Andrew's has been a valuable community asset for over 55 years and the impact of this building program is minimal Please On it your approval. m St Andrew's needs additional facilities to support their youth program, which is of benefit to the entire community. The new youth facilities would provide a safe haven for children after school. We are long time residents of the community, and hope that you will find it in your hearts to approve this important PrAWL Respecddly, We live in the adjacent neighborhood, and our children have benefited from the wondenU youth programs at St Andrew's. We hope the Planning Commission will permit the addition of this needed gym and meeting space for the youth. Also, I understand that there will be a good amount of additional parking in this project We know that you will give it your serious attention, and that you have a diffrcuh job. Thank you for your service to the Community, My wife and I have lived here for years and raised our family in this home in which we have lived for — years: Thank goodness for institutions like St Andrew's which has been successful in addressing many social problems in our community. - &- Andrew's is providing the moral leadership for our youth, which is so lacking in today's world. We need more places like SC Andrew's to serve the needs of our growing children_ Thanks for you Attention, vaoa .�jq 21 May 2004 P. O. Box 820 Newport Beach, CA 92661 Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd.. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RE: St. Andrews proposal Gentlemen: REcEIVED By PLANNWG DEPARTMENT CST( OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 6 2004 PM AM ig110 111112111213141516 I attended last night's meeting, and it appears that increased vehicle traffic generated by St. Andrew's is the primary concern of the opposing neighbors. It also appears that increased vehicle traffic is a red herring based on a prevarication which is fast becoming suburban myth.. What's being proposed by St. Andrews is a youth and family center to replace the current inadequate classrooms. The specific purpose (beyond the children's and youth programs • already in.place) is -to .target;-Ensign and NHHS students with after - school programs .This: Wt;a,new,idea: St. Andrews, successfully offers after- school programs and: tutoring at. our off- campus . facili ty in Costa Mesa. .. .. .. . . _ -Now please „keep-in mind. half these kids_don't even have_dnver's .... _ y licenses much less cars — therefore, think bicycles and foot traffic. Vehicle traffic is generated primarily by parents and high school students who are already driving in the neighborhood. If there's an increase in parent /high school vehicle traffic, the increase originates at the three neighborhood schools —not St. Andrews, which is merely attempting to improve facilities and provide programs for students otherwise unsupervised. during the "trouble hours” between 3 and 6 PM. Naturally, adult programs aren't greatly affected by :the youth facility, therefore no one can justly forecast a surge in adult- generated vehicle traffic based on this proposal. Since the lower tier of the proposed parking garage will be used mostly by program staff: and other adults normally using the facilities —such as regular volunteers, committee members, and -personnel—the small facility encroachment into the existing parking area. is more than adequately offset by the proposed lower parking level. Additionally; daytime children's and youth 00 2 programs currently utilizing half the existing parking lot will be going inside, permitting the full use of street -level parking on weekdays. If the Planning Commission feels that parent /high school vehicle traffic is an issue, then a master plan including the three neighborhood schools needs to,be:implemented. A;re_placement.facility at St. Andrews is clearly not the problem. Peter W. Smith CC. John Huffman ..Ken Williams ... .:..._ . -;-- . May 21, 2004 Newport Beach Planning Commission 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, Ca 92663 Dear Gentlemen, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church has for more than half- century help keep our kids following a moral compass. More than any other time, we need institutions like St. Andrews to help provide moral leadership to our children. The Youth and Family Center is needed to support this work. Please provide your approval. Rnbeproof Bk t..,Andrews Lived on St. James, one block fxom .St. Andrews for .8 years RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 6 2004 AM PM 71819110111112111213141516 211 429 Marigold Avenue Corona del Mar May 23, 2004 Mr: Earl Me Daniel Chairman of the Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 6 2004 PM 71819110111112111213141516 Re: Youth and Family Center, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dear Mr. McDaniel: We are residents of Corona del Mar. I have been a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church since 1967 and my wife since 1977 when we were married there. My support for a Youth and Family Center at St. Andrews is based on my own years as a teenager m Pasadena, where the gym at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church was our primary off - campus social center. Besides frequent basket ball games the gym was "home" to teen parties, holiday celebrations, scouting, and the place to "hang out" with good friends from all parts of Pasadena. To the best of my knowledge Newport Beach has no such facility to provide the young men and women of our city with a drug and alcohol free environment. When our children were in their teens the best "hang out" that Corona del Mar had to offer besides the beach was the pin ball machines at "The Place" bar across from the Port Theater. Renovation of the Ensign Intermediate School is already underway and we understand Harbor High School will be going through major renovation beginning in 2005. Please give your approval to the proposed Youth and Family Center at St. Andrews so that we can offer these students the same quality of an attractive and healthy off - campus facility as they will be enjoying on campus. Q submitted, and Monica M. Moore Members, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir since 1977. �Jq CI-i ®IR & ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERT ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CMRCH (1 block east of Irvine on 15' street across from Harbor high school) ,TUNE 6, 2004 - 4:00 PM Crown Imperial Praise Him! O Praise Him! The Orchestra (New composition 2003) William Walton Maryanne Torgerson and David Fischer MASS OF THE CHILDREN KATI3ARINE TERRAY, SOPRANO JOHN RUI'ITR JONATHAN MACK, TENOR (New composition in 2003 by composer /conductor John Rutter, center piece of the concert, with some of the most beautiful melodies ever written) Parade of the Charioteers (from "Ben Hur") — The Orchestra Fantasy on Amazing Grace I Will Rejoice Canticle of Hope The Orchestra (Composed in 1995) (Composed in 1995) NYililos Rozsa _ New Britain Benjamin Hahn Joseph M. Marin Song of the Word (Composed in 2003) Robert W. Parker (Swahili & English) You are invited by Dave Fish & Monica Moore, 949- 673 -2003, St Andrews Choir 2)9 May 12, 2004 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Planning Commission and Council AM MAY 2 6 2004 PM City of Newport Beach 71819110111112111213141516 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California92663 Re: St. Andrews Expansion Dear Honorable commissioners and Council The proposal by St. Andrews Presbyterian Church asks that the City find appropriate their 34% expansion. On behalf of my neighbors and my family, I ask you to deny this application on the basis of the following planning precepts: 1. Inappropriate density- both the FAR and the built footage in square feet per acre are far beyond those found in our neighborhood. And, this is not a house- it is an institution seeking greater area, operation and more people. The area has been shown to be greater in density than regional shopping centers and with the added volume of people and traffic it is unwelcome in a small neighborhood. 2. Insufficient and unclear mitigation of increased traffic. The DEiR shows a very troubling trend of greater traffic and does not achieve suitable mitigation. The trade to introduce traffic volumes through the Heights and Cliffhaven, without collector streets, so that the church can be larger is very poor planning. if there is a 40% error in traffic reports, why take the risk? 3.. Existing CUP failure- the church operates marginally now under a 20 year old CUP. They are conditioned to require attendance counts, but have not complied with reporting of these counts on any Saturday service. _Parking .failure Even if the DE1R_ llow-s..the parking persanctuary-seet their.program functions explained in their own application indicate that there is much more happening at the church than mere worship services. There are no calculations offered or made suggesting what the parking requirement might be for any combination of concurrent uses or activities. 5. , Horrific construction work- the excavation, grading and hauling alone, without the remainder of the nightmare -heavy construction, cannot be adequately mitigated. 6. Poor Planning/ loss of property value- with such an institutional sized expansion, there will be a decline of property value. This is an awful land use occurrence and one that the Commission, on behalf of the community, should clearly lead to denial for this proposal. If St. Andrews wants to expand they might consider an off site facility, but the option of further on -site expansion, in our small neighborhood, is inappropriate. Please ask them to remodel, but not expand. Thank you in advance for hearing the Communitiesl Jack M.Langson 2616 Bayshore Drive - Newport Beach - CA - 92663 May 10, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Additional Parking and Youth Center Dear Sirs: This letter is to add my support to the proposed additional underground parking and youth center on the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church campus. Since the church campus adjoins Newport Harbor High School, there certainly is a need for additional activity space for the youth program aimed at the high school students. The underground parking will add spaces on campus and should be a plus for the neighborhood. Again, I urge your support of both the underground parking and youth center. Thank ynu.for your.consideratiou. _.. , Very truly yours, / AJaclk M. Larlgson r' JMLRam RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY : 2 6.2004 7�8191101111121112131415 PM 6 F:\001b1L1 ,hore\ChyuMewponaeach051004.d.c � J ` Dear City Council, I am opposed to the expansion of St. Andrews Church. I want to bring, something to:yQUr,,_y attention. I call it a David and Goliath issue. The climb has a membership of hundreds and hundreds of people. We, in this little neighborhood of Cliff Haven, have a population which is very much smaller than the church membership. When you see the amount of people from the church supporting the expansion; would you please remember that.they have a vast number of church attendees, versus the relatively small number of people who actually live in the neighborhood? Would you also please remember that the church is an organization. That means they are used to organizing. So when they organize support for the expansion effort, of course, they have the experience and the tools to quickly, and with huge results, get enormous numbers of people to rally to whatever cause-the church says will benefit the church community. Meanwhile, our little neighborhood community is totally unused to getting together to support a particular cause. We don't even have a list of neighbor's phone numbers or email addresses. We don't have regular weekly events where we come together as a group. The church has all of these tools, well oiled and ready to roll. Finally, we of the neighborhood are composed of people who live right here in Cliff Haven. The number is. relatively small and it is finite. The church, on the other hand, draws participants from Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna, Mission Viejo, etc. I attended an event at the church once and met someone who drove - from her home in Palos Verdes to attend the event. What I'm saying is our neighborhood — °populatiorr is finite: It consists of the-homes and-apartments, and inhabitants thereof :`Phe - church draws from many cities in a densely crowded region of the country. So when and if you see a much larger amount of support from church participants, for the church expansion, than the numbers from our little "village" in Cliff Haven, who do not want the expansion, would you remember to take into account the differences in our group make- up ??? ?? It seems virtually impossible to rally as great numbers as the church given our "village" neighborhood make -up. We of Cliff Haven would like to keep our "village" make -up. We want to minimize traffic, congestion, noise pollution. We want to increase safety regarding traffic issues. We want to keep a peaceful and quiet "village" atmosphere. Obviously, building an underground parking garage for 400 cars and a gym for 1000 is not in alignment with a small residential neighborhood. As it is currently, St. Andrews Church has functions on Date -o° 0 i most evenings, and preschool, youth, and summer camp activities during the days. Mucltopies Sent To: more traffic and congestion and noise already than what I or almost all of my neighbors® Mayor find tolerable is already happening. We certainly don't want more. When the cars come 0 Council Member and go, the headlights shine right into my living room. The car noise feels exhausting, cfm Manager after car after car. People often don't stop their cars at the four way stop. I hear people f prney o.a coming and going from the church activities, talking to each other in the streets below my windows, sometimes up to l 1pm. If there were a gym for teens, this type of human voice, street noise would surely increase and to later and later hours. The church often has functions for children in their parking lot. I have had to call the police more than once, after listening to very high volume music, played for the activities, go on hour after hour, throbbing beat music invading the peace and quiet of my own home sometimes for three hours or more. We certainly do not want a higher volume and density of the already very dense activity happening at the church. Please vote "NO" to the church expansion ... and yes to keeping our community a peaceful, quiet, safe place to live. Thank you for your attention, UNION � -0 499 St. Andrew NB 92663 P.S. I just received a phone call from Mrs. Jean Carson, 83 years old, long time resident of Cliff Haven, and long time member of St. Andrews Church. She was responding to a flyer I left on her doorstep. She said she is EXTREMELY OPPOSED to the church >= expansion. She said many of her.frieuds,.who are members of-the churchr are also - �° °° ° ~° extreateiy opposed to the expansiort—She. said her friends are•cont emeti^aboirtroacally speaking out against expansion because they fear negative reactions from others at the church, including the church leadership. She told me she phoned City Council today to give voice to keeping the church from more building. Please note that there are certainly church members opposed to the expansion. 0 P.S. I just received a phone call from Mrs. Jean Carson, 83 years old, long time resident of .lif -Ha m and long time member of St. Andrews Church. She was responding to a flyer I left on her doorstep. She said sheis E7 THEMELY PQ POSED to the church expansion. She said many of her friends, who are members of he church, are also extremely opposed to the expansion. She said her friends are concerned about vocally speaking out against expansion because they fear negative reactions from others at the church, including the church leadership. She told me she phoned City Council today to give voice to keeping the church from more building. Please note that there are certainly church members>opposed to the expansion.: . pq PRESENTATION TO THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 20, 2004 SUBJECT: ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EXPANSION (PA2002 -265) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONE CHANGE & USE PERMIT 600 ST. ANDREWS ROAD URGING PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL Good evening Commission members, staff, and members of the pubfic., My name is Karen Taillon. My husband Tom and I live on Fullerton Avenue and 15th Street, two blocks from St. Andrews and across the street from the high school. I am an attorney who has worked in Newport Beach for over 15 years. Tom has served on the bicycle committee for the City. We moved to our home on Fullerton avenue in the summer of 1985. We raised our two daughters here; one is a Newport Harbor graduate. We, like our neighbors near 15°i and Irvine Avenue, have lived through 19 years of football games and band rehearsals, 19 grad nights, spring formals, proms, and graduations. We have survived over 5000 days of long lines of cars dropping off and picking up students, parking in front of our house during school, at nights, and on weekends, all for high school events sometimes using the high school but many times using the church's facilities. Just fast night I came up Irvine Avenue to the high school where 'Evening of the Arts' was in full swing: People milling around, crossing in the middle of the street, no less than four cars parked in, front of my house. This is not an uncommon occurrence, espeGalty at this time of year.. - But - we bought our home on Fullerton Avenue knowing the high school was across the street. And we bought our home knowing that a church was two blocks away. St Andrews has also been our church home for as long as we have lived on Fullerton Avenue. We joined the church for many reasons, but one of the most important was because of what it offered to meet the needs of our family and our daughters as they grew up. The church provided after school programs, summer programs, music education when it was not available in the public school, and a place for our daughters to socialize, learn, and grow. I speak tonight in support of St. Andrews plans to improve its property and build a youth and family center to meet the current needs of its youth program — not because I happen to be a member of the church but because there is a vital need for the church and a positive benefit for the surrounding community. Although I can understand how some people might be against the project, none of the perceived problems with St. Andrew's building program could ever overshadow the benefits that the church has, and should continue, to provide to our neighborhood and our youth. I believe the critics objections are misplaced and unfounded, perhaps because of a lack of understanding of the facts, and more probably because of an effort to spread unjustified fear throughout our neighborhood, in some cases by people who are really not affected by St. Andrews proposal. Pas I am particularly disturbed by residents who complain that the church is not "compatible" with the neighborhood. The church, just as the high school, was here long before many of the people who now live in the neighborhood. St. Andrew's membership has remained constant over the 20 years — St Andrews has never wanted to become a mega church. We are a neighborhood church. Our membership is generally, older and we must look to our youth for the future of our church. St Andrew's and its programs have been a longtime asset to the neighborhood and the city. The youth and family center is needed to meet the current needs of the church's programs, and is really the only new building- in the program. Part.of it replaces an existing classroom building that will be demolished. The new fellowship hall will replace the existing hall — the only addition is for basement storage. The addition of 150 additional parking spaces will address parking concerns of neighbors because it will keep more parking on the church campus and remove the impact on the adjoining neighbors. New landscaping along Clay Street is designed to shield the view of parked cars from neighboring homes. Parking lot basketball and other recreation activities will be moved into a soundproof gym, decreasing noise concems of the neighbors, and the new facilities will enable more indoor activities to better serve the needs of our young people, the future leaders of our community. The St Andrews plan has undergone a complete independent environmental analysis that shows that environmental concerns can be mitigated to a less than significant impact There is a thorough disruption plan to address short term constructions impacts. St Andrews has retained a contractor well known for keeping construction schedules -on time. St Andrews has also made significant efforts to communicate with the Ciiffhaven and Newport Heights communities by hosting information meetings and mailing to the communities to notify residents of the meetings. It is for these reasons, on behalf of myself, my family, my church, and the youth of our community who many times have no voice in the process, that i urge the planning commission to approve the St. Andrews plan. Thank you. 2100 Bastia Drive Newport Beach, California 92660 949 - 706 -2039 rlampee,cox.net 'May 19, 2004 City Hall City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Members of the Planning Commission Council, RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 5 2004 PM 7 �819110 X11 X12 ,1 1213141516 We wish to express our thoughts on why we think St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church needs to grow in the Adult and Youth Ministry. We are never guaranteed in life that our road will be without needs that can only be met by our re7ationsbip with the Loud. The Lord has blessed us greatly with the ministry of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for almost 35 years and we have seen many come to The Lord and lives changed because of our presence in the community. It has been a beautrU experience seeinghow The Lord works through the life of the Church. our aim has always been to care about others in our ministry. You, us, your loved ones, our loved ones, have or could have such benefit from this ministry of love. The enriched adult program and youth program can only enhance and enrich the community as we seek to help others and be `concerned that we meet the needs set forth by our Lord to make the world a better -place and to tie concerned about one another: We pray that you will be touched by this need -- Ever In His Love, Roland and Ruth Lampe p RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 7181911011 11121112131415 6 Planning Commission Chairman Mr. Earl McDaniel Wednesday, May 19, 2004 City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. McDaniel, As a retired teacher, Irvine resident, and member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, I have been actively involved in several of the Youth Ministries of the church over the last 10 years. I am aware of both the great need for quality youth programs and of the value of the St. Andrews programs for many youth, preschool through college, in Newport Beach We are in desperate need for updated youth facilities as well as additional parking space, not for expansion purposes but to better serve our youth while lessening the negative impact of church activities on the neighborhood. Noise and street parking would be significantly reduced if the proposed plan is approved. Thanks, for your . consideration of this request -..::. Sincerely, � Merle Lau erdale 3 Saros Irvine, CA 92612 9� "J fidtciwcC (� �YEDEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 1 2004 7 8�911011 1 11 2 11 1213,415 6 e/ a G 429 Mari, go id, Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 May 19, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Newport Beach City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Gentlemen: RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 PM AM 7 819110 X11 X12 11 1213141516 I have been a resident of Corona del Mar since 1980 and a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church since 1967. As a teenager I had the good fortune of attending Pasadena Presbyterian Church which had a gym that drew my friends and I to that church for most of our social life outside of school. Newport Beach has no such ,facility to the best of my knowledge to provide the young men and women of our city with a drug and alcohol free envirbnm6rit I'hoj3e you . share my desire to see St. Andrews provide the students at Ensign and Harbor High with this social environment that was so much a part of my early years. Please give your approval to the family and youth center that we at St. Andrews want to make available to this community. �36 521 Fullerton Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92663 May 19, 2004 Dear Chairman and Planning Commission. RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 AM PM 71819110111112I1121314l516 In 19381 moved onto Fullerton Avenue on Newport Heights. The area beyond Irvine Avenue was a cow pasture, so the emergence of Cliff Haven and of the filling of empty lots in this area took place in front of my eyes. The presence of a neighborhood church has been a vital part of my life since 1956 when my husband and I joined St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. I can think of countless ways this congregation has been a solid foundation in our city. Our congregation is known as a "cradle- to-grave" ministry. Every weekend families of three and four generations worship together. Grandchildren and great grandchildren of my friends come to St. Andrew's. As with any family, our church family wants to provide for the present and also the future. This requires change. Driving the streets of our neighborhood, expanding homes Is an obvious reality. Lots are filled with houses from curb to alley; today's life style requires indoor space. In light of this, our church family's current and future life style requires more inside space. I think the proposed changes to our church will enhance our ministry and will be complimentary to our.....- neighborhood. Thank -you for your leadership and for your visions for our community; present and future. Sincerely, Lucille Nack G�q� )�q pi 521 Fullerton Avenue Newport Be" CA 92663 May 19, 2004 'Dew Chairman and Planning Commission: RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 PM 71819110111112111213141516 In 1949, as a second grader, I walked a block to Newport Harbor High School to attend Sunday School at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. I was introduced to Jesus Christ, who became the core of my life these past fdy -five years. This transforming ministry in our community has been available to all who come to 600 St. Andrews Road whether they walls a few blocks or travel a distance. The influence of this ministry has transformed our community as well as individuals. St. Andrew's helped to establish and has supported Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. The congregation of St. Andrew's supports many social action agencies that enrich our community financially and with volunteer hours.. Numerous students in the Shalimar area of our community have been given hope for a successful future as the direct result of the ministry of St. Andrew's. Many of these students are graduating from high school and going on to college as the first in their families to do so. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is invested, in our community in ways of leadership and support that are not always obvious, but these investments of servant ministry and concern are vital to the health and growth of our city. We desire to continue our investment in live but to do so we need to c .::...- s,. e with the tunes. A drive in our. - _.,...... __. _ ,Ae%hborhood immediately pronounces "change." Teardowns and re- builds are on- evident on every street because what was sufficient in years past is no longer adequate. Well, as a congregation we find that to serve the needs of our current and future ministry, what was adequate is no longer sufficient. We need to restructure our space. - Thank -you for your investment in our city that is in constant change. Sincerely, Geraldine Nack ,,2 3,:4 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 1 2004 Dear Planning Commissioner: AM PM 71819110,11112 11!2!3!4!5! 6 I am sure that you are receiving many letters from those who are concerned with the possibility of St- Andrew's becoming a mega church in their area. As a homeowner, I too would be questioning those things if there were happening in our neighborhood. However, I hope I would be open minded enough to weigh the good against the inconvenience that would take place if a project went through. The good that St. Andrew's would be doing for the youth of not only the surrounding neighborhood, but for the many young people that would be taught godly values which our country certainly does need now! The new youth facility would provide a wonderful atmosphere for young people and lessen the noise impact that is now bothering the neighbors. With just the facts of more parking places, less noise, a safe gathering place for youth, plus godly teachings, it hard to understand why this would not be allowed by the city. St. Andrew's has been and always will be a community church for the Harbor Area. I ask that you help it continue to-be'that ivay. We have lived in the Newport Beach area for over 30 years and area grateful for that. Thank you so much for all the work all of you do in making Newport Beach the great place it is to live in. Sincerely, A I G c Betsy Harano 1318 Sandcastle Drive `Corona` del Mar � 33 ROT4RY Rotary International District 5320 2381 Mesa Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 -0720 USA www.rotary.5320.org..,:., . May 19, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Beach Newport Beach, CA 92663 Jim Parsons District Governor, 2002 -2003 OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 1 2004 71619] 10111 112 111213141516 Re: St. Andrew's proposal for a Youth and Family Center Tel(949)756 -9370 Fax (949) 756 -8004 zparsons@eni.net We urge.you to approve the proposal being presented by our chuch, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, to provide facilities for a sound- proofed Youth and Family Center as well as adding 150 additional, full -size parking spaces. —We -have been-members of St. AndreWs#orover4e gears-and trave-seen-the ° s_ .....:_ . church grow. We also observe how many young people the church attracts from Newport Harbor High School across the street. The church can and does exert a good influence on those young people. Much effort has been spent in designing a building program that will meet the changing needs of the membership and at the same time be considerate of the neighborhood "t surrounds it. Please consider this proposal carefully. de Alyce Parsons )3q 2100 Bastia Drive Newport Beach, California 92660 949 -706 -2039 rlampe,@,eox.net May 19, 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Members of the Planning Commission Council, RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 FM 71819110111112,1121514,516 We wish to express our thoughts on why we think St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church needs to grow in the Adult and Youth Ministry. We are never guaranteed in life that our road will be without needs that can only be met by our relationship with the Lord. The Lord has blessed us greatly with the ministry of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church for almost 35 years and we have seen many come to the Lord and lives changed because of our presence in the community. It has been a beautiful experience seeing how the Lord works through the life of the Church Our aim has always been to care about others in our ministry. You, us, your loved ones, our loved ones, have or could have such benefit from this ministry of love. The enriched adult program and youth program can only enhance and enrich the community as we seek to help others and be `concerned' that we meet the needs set forth by our Lord to make the world a better place and to be concerned about one another. We pray that you will be touched by this need Ever In His Love, Roland and Ruth Lampe a35 RECEIVED BY May 18, 2004 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 21 2004 Chairman and Planning Commission . AM PM City of Newport Beach ' 71819110 X11 X12 il 1213141516 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Commissioners: I have been a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for 20 years. I was attracted to St. Andrew's, in part, by the many wonderful children's programs and the music program. I have three children who are now adults, but who each participated in various youth and music programs here at St. Andrew's while growing up. From vacation bible school to college -age choir, the various programs here at St. Andrew's have contributed to my children's spiritual, social and character development. We have been blessed by this church's community involvement and family focus. More recently I have had the privilege of being employed at St. Andrew's as well. I came to work here full time in January of 2004. My duties in the business office include handling the scheduling of all events that take place here, so I am keenly aware of most everything that takes place in the facility. We strive to be the best neighbors we can, making our facility available whenever possible for the needs of the high school for banquets and such events. We also turn away events that we feel are ina ro riate in this residential nei b6thood _ . z :_-._ Ply p, a _ At this time St. Andrew's has a plan to further enhance its programs for youth and families while at the same time undertaking a modernization of the facility. I have watched the committee working tirelessly for several years now with architects and planners as they have sought to develop the plan that would best meet the needs of the local youth and their families. Always primary in their focus and planning has been the desire to solve the complex parking situation and provide a youth center designed with adequate sound mitigation to prevent irritation of folks in the neighborhood. I have been so impressed with their diligence and focus on these issues. I would urge you to consider a favorable response to St. Andrew's plans for the Youth Center and for the campus renovation as set forth in their application. Very truly yours, Charlotte Anderson �3� Friday, May 15, 2004 Honorable Planning Commission and Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Re: Senseless St. Andrews Expansion Dear Commissioners/ Council: RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH M MAY 2 1 2004 PM A 71819110,11,12,1121314,516 I've reviewed the plans and cannot believe how aggressive this building campaign is in such a sleepy little comer of our community. In a City that permits everything as long as a building permit is made, there has to be reasonable planning and zoning limits. This expansion is more than our low velocity streets will handle. 'If I wanted to live down the street from league volleyball and Calgary church, I'd move to ;Pqso,gt rpe Newport Heights for more than 20 years and I need My and I have lived in N PO our Community protected from bad over zealous development ideas that are matched with money enough, d anything,, That is not what our neighborhood has come to.' Pugh P 1-1%-- - neighborhood . � , - . I - — --s- I support the neighborhood in his or her position as consolidated and completely understand how everyone is opposed to this outrageous plan. This is a C U P. Please deny this expansion and don't consider the mitigation- it won't work here. Please do represent us by fully denying this expansion. X31 May 18, 2004 Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Honorable Mayor and Council Members: '04 rRY 21 A :40 I have been a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for 20 years. I was attracted to St. Andrew's, in part, by the many wonderful children's programs and the music program. I have three children who are now adults, but who each participated in various youth and music programs here at St. Andrew's while growing up. From vacation bible school to college -age choir, the various programs here at St. Andrew's have contributed to my children's spiritual, social and character development. We have been blessed by this church's community involvement and family focus. More recently I have had the privilege of being employed at St. Andrew's as well. I came to work here full time in January of 2004. My duties in the business office include handling the scheduling of all events that take place here, so I am keenly aware of most everything that takes place in the facility. We strive to be the best neighbors we can, making our facility available whenever possible for the needs of the high school for banquets and such events. We also turn away events that we feel are inappropriate it this iesidential neighborhood.-' At this time St. Andrew's has a plan to further enhance its programs for youth and families while at the same time undertaking a modernization of the facility. I have watched the committee working tirelessly for several years now with architects and planners as they have sought to develop the plan that would best meet the needs of the local youth and their families. Always primary in their focus and planning has been the desire to solve the complex parking situation . and provide a youth center designed with adequate sound mitigation to prevent irritation of folks in the neighborhood. I have been so impressed with their diligence and focus on these issues. I would urge you to consider a favorable response to St. Andrew's plans for the Youth Center and for the campus renovation as set forth in their application. Very truly yours, Date 2 21 "° q �. Copies Sent To: j�O Mayor Charlotte Anderson ® Council Member S Manager (�A�r\e El Rotary International Jim Parsons D District 5320 V M .,. District Governor, 2002 -2003 2381 Mesa Drive L n S' • =i Newport Beach, CA 92660 -0720 USA www.rotary5320.org May 19, 2004 Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 u Tel (949) 756 -9370 Fax (949) 756 -8004 = zparsons@eni.net Re: St. Andrews proposal for a Youth and Family Center We urge,you to approve the proposal being presented by our chuch, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, to provide facilities for a sound- proofed Youth and Family Center as well as adding 150 additional, full -size parking spaces. --tW ham'been members of St.-Andrews for over 40 years and have seen the church grow. We also observe how many young people the church attracts from Newport Harbor High School across the street. The church can and does exert a good influence on those young people. Much effort has been spent in designing a building program that will meet the changing needs of the membership and at the same time be considerate of the neighborhood that surrounds it. Please consider this proposal carefully. i�� T Jim a yns Date Copies Sent To: �ff Mayor RCouncil Member R Manager lj?Atprney ❑ 31 KATHRYN & MICHAEL LEWIS 1730 GALAXY DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CAJFO A_; ( 9 q ; 0 926604350 TE.EraoNE (949) 6468230 FAX (949) 6465053 ,. INTERNET LEWISBRAGhYR440L.COM . Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sirs: May 16, 2004 The purpose of this letter is to solicit your vote in favor of the proposed Youth and Family Center at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. We have lived in Newport Beach since 1986. We began attending St. Andrew's in 1989. Our children and grandchildren attend St. Andrew's. We feel strongly that the measure of a successful church is not how large it can grow, but rather how well it ministers to the faith needs of its congregation. St. Andrew's congregation size has remained stable for well over a decade. It is large enough to provide wonderful resources for carrying out its ministries; yet it is not so large that its _ congregants get lost.: However, have foun&that ever 50% ofthec ea who participate at St r�drev�s eeme from single - family homes in the immediate area. St. Andrew's has provided a supervised, safe environment for these young people after school. Unfortunately, we have insufficient room or facilities to meet the demand that currently exists. The new Youth and Family Center will be a tremendous benefit to the surrounding Newport Beach community as it gets unsupervised kids off the streets and into a safe, constructive environment. In conjunction with the Youth and Family Center; our plan is to address issues that have arisen with the neighbors. We are creating a soundproof facility that will enable the young people to meet, engage in indoor sports and music events without disrupting the peace of the neighborhood We are providing 150 additional parking spaces that will help to improve the on- street parking availability in the neighborhood. The bottom line is this. The congregation at St. Andrew's is not looking to grow, rather itli&e 5 -a t--O `i looking to make improvements that will significantly benefit the neighborhood by addres**, Sent To: serious needs of the young people in the surrounding area. j?Mayor �l Council Member Sincerely, Manager �J ❑ 17 521 Fullerton Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92663 May 19, 2004 'Ce i1AY 21 3, ",v Dear Mayor and City Council: In 19381 moved onto Fullerton Avenue on Newport` weights: Tile`afea` f` beyond Irvine Avenue was a cow pasture, so the emergence of Cliff Havers and of the filling of empty lots In this area took place in front of my eyes_ The presence of a neighborhood church has been a vital part of my life since 1956 when my husband and I joined St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. I can think of countless ways this congregation has been a solid foundation in our city. Our congregation is known as a "cradle -to- grave" ministry. Every weekend families of three and four generations worship together. Grandchildren and great grandchildren of my friends come to St. Andrew's. As with any family, our church family wants to provide for the present and also the future. This requires change. Driving the streets of our neighborhood, expanding homes Is an obvious reality. Lots are filled with houses from curb to alley; today's life style requires indoor space. in fight of this, our church family's current and future life style requires more inside space. I think the proposed changes to our church will enhance our ministry and will be complimentary to our Thank -you for your leadership and for your visions for our community; present and future. Sincerely, Lucille Nack Date aA -o� Copies Sent To: (Mayor 9Council Member manager ['Attorney 5 `} 11 a�, Dear Mayor of Newport Beach: °. '. May 19; 004 'ua MAY i !.. .:'1 I am sure that you are receiving many letters from those who are concerned wrtli e possibility of St. Andrew's becoming a mega church in then area:; As a�homeowhw I too would be questioning those things if there were happening in our, neighborhood. However, I hope I would be open minded enough to weigh the good against the inconvenience that would take place if a project went through. The good that St. Andrew's would be doing for the youth of not only the surrounding neighborhood, but for the many young people that would be taught godly values which our country certainly does need now! The new youth facility would provide a wonderful atmosphere for young people and lessen the noise impact that is now bothering the neighbors. With just the facts of more parking places, less noise, a safe gathering place for youth, plus godly teachings, it hard to understand why this would not be allowed by the city. St. Andrew's has been and always will be a community church for the Harbor Area. I ask that you help it, continue to bethat We have lived in the Newport Beach area for over 30 years and area grateful for that. Thank you so much for all the work all of you do in making Newport Beach the great place it is to live in. Sincerely,t Betsy Harano 1318 Sandcastle Drive Corona del Mar Date 5-92 0J Copies Sent To: &Mayor &Council Member 'Manager Attorney 11 �qd- Message Campbell, James From: Mike Talbot [tabot @spacelines.com] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 11:09 AM RECEIVED BY Page 1 of 3 PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MAY 2 8 2004 19110]1111211 To: jcampbell @city.newport- beach.ca.us; PTemple @city.newport- beach.ca.us; dandee@earthlink.net; parandigm @aol.com; don2webb @earthlink. net; tridgeway @ city.newport- beach.ca.us; jhff @aol.com; garold_adams @hotmail.com; nbcouncil @ranichols.info Cc: CliffHavenAssoc @yahoo.com; dailypilot @latimes.co Subject: [QUAR]Proposed St. Andrews GP Amendment and Expansion Ladies and Gentlemen: As a resident of Cliff Haven living within a few blocks of St. Andrews Church, I strongly oppose the proposed expansion, and any change in the General Plan and zoning to accommodate any finther development of the facilities on the church property. Our neighborhood is already struggling with significant traffic, parking, density and noise problems resulting from the church, the high school, and the fact that our neighborhood streets have become arterial highways for by- passing Coast Highway as well as getting to businesses located on 17th Street and elsewhere in Costa Mesa. In brief, set forth below are the substantive reasons which I believe require that the Planning Commission deny approval of the project: 1. The proposed expansion will have a significant, detrimental impact on the density, air quality, traffic, parking, and safety, and cause noise and light pollution, in our area due to the increased uses caused by the expansion, as well as just the general density impact 135,000 square feet of improvements on just 3.9 acres has by itself. Construction alone will have a substantial negative impact, but it is the long term impacts that will be most detrimental. In addition, the proposed 400 car underground parking structure is totally unacceptable in a residential neighborhood like ours - it would be a safety problem and would greatly exacerbate the traffic situation. And there is no proof that it would relieve the parking situation we experience from the church as claimed. Our neighborhood now lives with unacceptable levels of speeding traffic endangering our children and ourselves. On my street, Signal Road, like other residential streets in the neighborhood, we have considerable "through" traffic as well as church and high school "destination" traffic coursing through our streets and parking in front of our houses. We do not have sidewalks in our neighborhood, so the streets are shared by our children and ourselves with the traffic. We enjoy walking and jogging on our streets and should be able to let our children freely walk in our neighborhood to visit their friends and play, but we cannot do this due to the high danger caused by the traffic, which only gets worse as time goes on. On my street, we often have to flag down speeding drivers - not a safe thing to be doing in any event, but something we are often compelled to do when cars are running through our stop signs and speeding as if on a drag strip - and its not just young drivers, but most any age. And it is a substantial number daily at all hours. It is evident to all of us living near the church that there is already a significant adverse impact on the neighborhood based on current utilization of the church facilities which is far beyond that contemplated by the 1982 Use Permit. a q.3 05/28/2004 Message Page 2 of 3 2. The EIR is inadequate in numerous respects that have been provided by other opponents to the project. These deficiencies are briefly listed below and require that the EIR be determined to be inadequate. A. The EIR fails to adequately address parking and traffic impacts. For instance, the use of gymnasium which the EIR states will increase levels of traffic and demands for parking above what presently exists are said not to be significant; however, the only traffic analysis done is with respect to the intersection at Cliff Drive and Dover. B. 'Me mitigation measures do not'take into consideration the- impact on traffic in any area other than at the intersection of 15th and Irvine. C. Our Cliff Haven/Newport Heights road network is already inadequate to handle the current traffic safely, and the EIR conclusion about the adequacy of the existing road network to handle the increase in traffic is unsupported. D. The EIR contains no study or analysis to support its conclusions regarding the parking structure utilization. The unsupported reliance on a parking structure to solve not only a current problem, but to absorb the future expansion, is unsupported. E. Metrics in the EIR used for analysis of impacts from church facilities attendance do not adequately address total attendance based on increased uses planned and capability for increased uses based on expansion. F. Measurements for the noise study do not include measurements taken in the neighborhood but appear to be some distance from the residential neighborhood. The EIR fails to address the impacts with respect to noise in the Cliff Haven neighborhood itself. G. There is an inherent conflict in the fact that the Cliff Haven area does not have street lights and the proposed mitigation of adding lighting to satisfy security requirements. This mitigation is unsupportable as any such lighting increase is noticeable and a negative impact. H. The report does adequately address the cumulative impact on the neighborhood from the increased enrollment at Newport Harbor High School and the substantial increase in utilization of the Church facilities. I. The EIR fails to address what impact the current Newport Heights / Cliff Haven traffic calming study will have on the contemplated traffic impacts from the church expansion? J. A 34% increase in floor area, placing approximately 135,000 square feet on a 3.9 acre site (34,615 sq. ft/acre) which is acknowledged to be parking deficient now, and 62 spaces deficient later, and which relies on full utilization of a parking structure about which no evidence has been given to assure its full utilization and/or traffic flow is significant, not insignificant as concluded by the EIR. Conclusion To increase the intensity of usage on the church site would exacerbate already existing severe problems with traffic, noise, parking, safety and air quality, and detrimentally affect the overall residential nature of the neighborhood. This is a residential neighborhood where people walk, and where children should be able to play, in the streets... Traffic is horrendous with constant speeding and running of stop signs. The church, particularly if expanded, is no different than putting a major commercial office or shopping 1, 05/28/2004 Message Page 3 of 3 center in the midst of an RI area with inadequate roads and traffic controls. Further, expansion of the church would cause significant additional costs and inconveniences to the neighborhood for which the church contributes nothing to ameliorate the problems it already brings to our neighborhood. I request that the Planning Commission deny the application. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Mike Talbot 324 Signal Road Newport Beach CA 92663 M. D. Talbot 102 Universal Space Lines LLC 2726 email: talbot @spacelines.com 3434 ------------------------- - - - - -- 05/28/2004 1501 Quail.Street, Suite Newport Beach, CA 92660- Fax: (949)851 -9485 Voice: (949)476- pq5 Campbell, James From: Temple, Patty RECEIVED BY Sent: Friday; May 28, 200414:24 AM PLANNING DEPARTMENT To: Campbell, James CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Subject: FW: [QUARIfrom Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel MAY 2 8 2004 PM 7181911011111211121314[516 — Original Message. . From: Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel [mailto :sandy @parentingsos.com] Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 11:11 AM To: PTemple @city.newport- beach.ca.us Subject: [QUAR]from Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel Sandy McDaniel Enterprises PO Box 15458, Newport Beach, CA 92659 phone: 949- 642 -3605 www.parentingSOS.com sandy@parentingSOS.com May 28, 2004 Dear Mrs. Temple: I am the great - granddaughter of the founder of Santa Ana, W.H. Spurgeon. My father, Bill Spurgeon was a respected leader in our community for many years before he passed away; his is the founder of the Special Interest Exploring program for the Boy Scouts of America. My family moved into our home at 436 Snug Harbor Road in 1947. My brother, sister and I attended all of the Newport Schools. We watched the initial building of St. Andrews Church and were members for several years. I have no quarrel with the good that St. Andrews Church has done for their youth. My nephew was saved from a line of poor choices by his entry into their youth program. When I present parenting seminars, I recommend church affiliation for children entering the middle school and high school years. This issue is not about how much good St. Andrews has done for individual people, it is about the lack of good (never mind good will) that expansion brings to the community in which it is found. Those of us who moved into the Heights area were the founding families in Newport Beach. The families who are new to the area are paying dearly for their land. Both groups should be exempt from constant awareness that the church exists. What we are talking about here is plain of common sense. You can't build a cathedral on a postage stamp. Politics are a part of this mess; everyone knows A. And, I think the politicians have a chance to restore confidence to their community by making a sound choice. Our homes are already jeopardized by the amount of traffic from the three schools and St. Andrews Church; the noise is constant. The noise at the church would compound significantly with the process of building and with more people coming to take advantage of the new gym. It is impossible right now, to have a meeting at your home because there is no parking on any of our streets. The traffic is horrific. Our children cannot play in their front yards let alone the streets. The St. Andrews plans will make the problems worse, not better. Property in Newport Beach is selling for astronomical fees. Part of the value of land is safety and sanity, neither of which will be enhanced by the church plans. When St. Andrews expanded the last time, "no more expansion" was promised. St. Andrews had two opportunities to develop a huge facility on more land in another location. It was a mistake to not do that. Now, you have the welfare of families like mine who have been here forever$$and the new families who have invested in their homesM..in your hands. Common sense says St. Andrews has overgrown their property and it needs to stop. Please be a part of the solution, not the problem. Sandy Spurgeon McDaniel 941