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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-23_GP-LCPIC_Minutes_ApprovedCity of Newport Beach General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee Minutes Date: April 23, 2014 Location: Newport Beach Civic Center —100 Civic Center Drive Newport Coast Meeting Room (Bay E, Second Level, Room 2017) Members Nancy Gardner, Council Member; Tony Petros, Council Member; Present: Fred Ameri, Planning Commissioner; Bradley Hillgren, Planning Commission Chair; Jay Myers, Planning Commissioner; and Michael Toerge, Member -At -Large Members Absent: Edward Selich, Mayor Pro Tern (Chair) Staff. Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director; Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director; and Patrick Alford, Planning Manager Public: Jim Mosher, Jerry King, Don Schmitz, Alan Beek, and Diane Dixon 1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 12:35 pm. 2) ROLL CALL Acting Chair Gardner noted that Council Member Selich was absent. The minutes of the March 27, 2014, meeting were approved by a vote of 5-0 with Council Member Petros abstaining. 4) CURRENT BUSINESS A. Coastal Commission Update Planning Manager Patrick Alford summarized a conference call with California Coastal Commission (CCC) staff on April 21, 2014. He stated that they discussed the continuation of Categorical Exclusion Order E-77-5 (Cat Ex) after the certification of the Local Coastal Program. He noted that CCC staff suggested granting coastal development permit (CDP) waivers rather than continuing the Cat Ex. He then directed the Committee to a summary of waivers granted by the CCC over the past six months. He pointed out that CCC staff was more interested in landscaping and water quality design features than impacts to access, views, or resources. He suggested that incorporating such design requirements into the Implementation Plan may allow the Cat Ex to be expanded to include developments with FARs higher than 1.5, Planned Communities and gated communities, and multi -family areas. General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee April 23, 2014, Minutes Page 2 A discussion ensued on current City requirements and the areas that would be problematic, such as the canyons and Irvine Terrace. In response to a question from Mr. Jim Mosher, Mr. Alford responded that the CCC did not impose landscaping or water quality conditions; rather, they noted that those features were provided In the plans. Director Kimberly Brandt elaborated on the approval In concept/CDP process. B. Draft Implementation Plan Mr. Alford presented proposed Implementation Plan Chapter 21.300 (Harbor and Bay Regulations). In response to questions from Council Member Gardner and Committee Member Toerge, Kimberly Brandt explained how this chapter and the Implementation Plan may be reviewed by the Harbor Commission. Mr. Alford explained that Chapter 21.300 translates sections from Title 17 (Harbor Code) that are needed to implement Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) policies. Council Member Gardner and Committee Member Toerge requested a redline/strike-out version to assist the Committee in reviewing the document. Mr. Alford summarized Chapter 21.300 section by section and responded by sections. A discussion ensued on the language and terms used in Section 21.30C.030,13 (General Provisions). A discussion ensued on Section 21.300.040 (Vessel Berthing and Storage). Committee Member Toerge advocated including language on safety considerations. The Committee discussed the option of using this as an opportunity to update and revise the Harbor Code. The Committee made the following comments: • Clarify the language in Section 21.300.020 • Revise Section 21.300.030 to provide better direction to applicants • Double-check Section 21 .30C.050.0 against the RAMP • Add diagrams and definitions where appropriate • Clarify Section 21.30C.050.F.3.b • Section 21.30C.050.F.5 provide examples • Section 21,30C.050.F; provide definition for "floating dry docks" and unclassified zones • Clarify "behind" and "landward" in Section 21.30C.050. G • Section 21 .30C.060.C.1, identify the department • Section 21.30C.070.C.3 remove "encourage" Mr. Don Schmitz suggested that the City investigate the use of a port master plan for the harbor to transfer additional permit authority to the City. General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee April 23, 2014, Minutes Page 3 Council Member Petros left at 1:43 pm. Mr. Mosher commented on past areas of confusion and ambiguity with the Harbor Code. A discussion ensued on how the Implementation Plan will fit in the current harbor permitting process. 5) COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON - DISCUSSION ITEM) None. 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7) NEXT MEETING Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. 8) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:43 p.m. The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on April 17, 2014 at 4:20 p.m. in the Chambers binder located inside the vestibule of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website on April 17, 2014, at 3:46 p.m.