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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA
Newport Beach City Hall
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor)
Thursday, August 29, 2013 — 3:30 p.m.
Brenda Wisneski, Zoning Administrator
Staff Members:
Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
Deborah Drasler, Contract Planner
Fern Nueno, Associate Planner
Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician
Melinda Whelan. Assistant Planner
A) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B) MINUTES OF MONTH AUGUST 15. 2013
C) PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Item No. 1. The Koll Company Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2013 -007 (PA2013 -141)
4400 Von Karman Council District 3
Summary: A Lot Line Adjustment to change the existing lot lines between Parcel 1 of Parcel
Map No. 82 -713 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No. 91 -155 to be consistent with the
management responsibilities. The property is located in the PC -15 (Koll Center)
District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing, and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2013 -007
subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations).
Item No.2. 3403 Seashore Drive Parcel Map No. NP2013 -016 (PA2013 -146)
3403 Seashore Drive Council District 1
Summary: A tentative parcel map application for two -unit condominium purposes. No
exceptions to Title 19 (Subdivision Code) development standards are proposed with
this application. An existing duplex is to be demolished and replaced with a
proposed two -unit condominium project that will provide the code required two -car
parking per unit. The property is located in the R -2 (Two -Unit Residential) District.
This hearing is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Zoning
Administrator's agenda be posted at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of each regular hearing and that the public be
allowed to comment on agenda items before the Zoning Administrator and items not on the agenda but are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit public comments to a reasonable amount
of time, generally three (3) minutes per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( "ADA ") in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this hearing, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of
Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested, this agenda will be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact
the Community Development Department at least forty -eight (48) hours prior to the hearing to inform us of your particular
needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at 949 - 644 -3200.
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Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Parcel Map No. NP2013 -016 subject
to the recommended findings and conditions.
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
Item No. 3. Annual Review of Fletcher Jones Motorcars Development Agreement
(PA2009 -052)
3300 Jamboree Road Council District 3
Summary:
An annual review of Development Agreement No. 9 for Fletcher Jones Motorcars,
pursuant to Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code and Section 65865.1 of the
California Government Code. On September 11, 1995, the City Council approved
Development Agreement No. 9 between the City of Newport Beach and Fletcher
Jones Motorcars, Inc. The purpose of the Development Agreement was to allow for
the development of a previously undeveloped site, known as the San Diego Creek
North, with the Fletcher Jones Mercedes Benz automobile dealership. The Zoning
Administrator will review Fletcher Jones' good faith compliance with the provisions
of the Development Agreement. The property is located in the PC -42 (San Diego
Creek North) District.
Recommended
Action:
1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Find the review exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15321 (Class 21 - Enforcement Actions by
Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines;
3) Find that the applicant has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms
of the Development Agreement; and
4) Receive and file the Annual Report of the Development Agreement for
Fletcher Jones Motorcars
CEQA
Compliance:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ")
pursuant to Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. This section
exempts actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit,
license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the
regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective,
administered or adopted by the regulatory agency.
Item No. 4.
Annual Review of Development Agreement for Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church (PA2009 -137)
798 Dover Drive Council District 3
Summary: An annual review of Development Agreement No. 10 for Newport Harbor Lutheran
Church ( "Church "), pursuant to Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code and
Section 65865.1 of the California Government Code. The Development Agreement
No. 10, executed in 1997, vested development rights for the expansion of Church
facilities and the conveyance of park land to the City, and it also addressed parking
for the Church. The Zoning Administrator will review the Church's good faith
compliance with the provisions of the DA. The property is located in the PC -2
(Newport Harbor Lutheran Church) District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
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CEQA
Compliance:
2) Find the review exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15321 (Class 21 - Enforcement Actions by
Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines;
3) Find that the applicant has demonstrated good faith compliance with the
terms of the Development Agreement; and
4) Receive and file the Annual Report of the Development Agreement for
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA")
pursuant to Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. This section
exempts actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit,
license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the
regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective,
administered or adopted by the regulatory agency.
Item No. 5. Koll Center Ground Signs Modification Permit No. MD2013 -004 (PA2013 -047)
4000, 4040, 4100, 4110, 4400, 4500, 4590 MacArthur Boulevard; 4200, 4220,
4320, 4340, 4343, 4350, 4440, 4490 Von Karman Avenue; 4900, 4910, 5000
Birch Street Council District 3
Summary: An amendment to previously approved Modification Permit No. MD2006 -026 to
allow an increase in sign height for five ground signs located in the Koll Center
Planned Community. Three signs will replace previously approved signs, and two
signs will be new. Proposed signs measure 8 feet 9 inches high. The Modification
Permit is required to allow ground signs that exceed four feet in height. The
property is located in the PC -15 (Koll Center, Office Site A and B) District.
C- .rimMEN:'1'ierM
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Modification Permit No. MD2013 -004
subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15311, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 11 (Accessory Structures).
Item No. 6. 4675 MacArthur Court Sign Modification Permit No. MD2013 -011 (PA2013 -150)
4675 MacArthur Court Council District 3
Summary: A request to exceed the maximum allowed sign area for wall signs within the Koll
Center Planned Community (PC -15). The two proposed wall signs will serve as
building and tenant identification signs at the top of a 16 -story office building. The
signs will be approximately 314 square feet including text and logo and would
exceed the 200 - square -foot limit established by the Koll Center Newport Planned
Community district regulations. The property is located in the PC -15 (Koll Center)
District.
Recommended
Action: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No._ approving Modification Permit No. MD2013 -011
subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
CEQA
Compliance: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
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D) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before
speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Zoning Administrator
has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers' time limit on non - agenda items, provided the time
limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them
in the silent mode.
E) ADJOURNMENT
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues which you (or someone else) raised orally at
the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
The agendas, minutes, and staff reports are available on the City's web site at:
www. newportbeachca .gov /zoningadministrator and for public inspection in the Community Development
Department, Planning Division located at 100 Civic Center Drive, during normal business hours. If you have
any questions or require copies of any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the
Community Development Department, Planning Division staff at (949) 644 -3200.
APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development or City Clerk, as
applicable, within fourteen (14) days following the date the action or decision was rendered unless a different
period of time is specified by the Municipal Code (e.g., Title 19 allows ten (10) day appeal period for tentative
parcel and tract maps, lot line adjustments, or lot mergers). For additional information on filing an appeal,
contact the Planning Division at 949 644 -3200.
REV: 03 -06 -13