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Newport Coast Meeting Room (Bay 2E, Room 2017)
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 4:30 PM
Committee Members:
Edward Selich, Mayor (Chair)
Tony Petros, Council Member
Bradley Hillgren, Planning Commissioner
Kory Kramer, Planning Commission Vice Chair
Jay Myers, Planning Commission Secretary
Michael Toerge, At -Large Member
Staff Members:
Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director
Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director
Patrick Alford, Planning Manager
Leonie Mulvihill, Assistant City Attorney
Daniel Campagnolo, Systems and Administration Manager
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of December 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve December 3, 2014 minutes (attached)
IV. CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Draft Implementation Plan Maps
Summary: Presentation and discussion on the draft Coastal Development Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction
Maps (attached).
Recommended Action: Review draft maps and provide direction to staff as needed.
b. Community Outreach Program
Summary: Discussion of the proposed community outreach program for the Draft Implementation Program
(attached).
Recommended Action: Review proposed Draft IP Community Outreach Program and provide direction to
staff, as needed.
V. COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON -DISCUSSION ITEM)
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. NEXT MEETING
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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ITEM TITLE: Approval of December 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes
RECOMMENDED Recommended Action: Approve December 3, 2014 minutes (attached)
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft 12/03/2014 Minutes
City of Newport Beach
General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee Minutes
Date:
Location:
Members
Present:
Members Absent:
Staff:
Public:
December 3, 2014
Newport Beach Civic Center — 100 Civic Center Drive
Crystal Cove Meeting Room (Bay D, Second Level, Room 2115)
Edward Selich, Mayor Pro Tem (Chair); Nancy Gardner, Council
Member; Tony Petros, Council Member; Jay Myers, Planning
Commission Secretary; Kory Kramer, Planning Commission Vice
Chair; and Bradley Hillgren, Planning Commissioner
Michael Toerge, Member -At -Large
Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director; Brenda
Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director; Leonie
Mulvihill, Assistant City Attorney; and Patrick Alford, Planning
Program Manager
More Song, James Mosher, and Thomas Matthews
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 pm.
2) ROLL CALL
Member -At -Large Michael Toerge was absent.
3) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the August 27, 2014 meeting were approved as amended by a vote of 6-0.
4) CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Coastal Commission Update
Mr. Alford informed the Committee that the City was awarded a grant in the amount of $62,000
for the community outreach/public hearing phase of the Local Coastal Program (LCP)
certification.
Director Brandt informed the Committee that she is attempting to meet with Coastal
Commission Deputy Director Sherilyn Sarb to discuss how to address sea level rise in the LCP
Implementation Plan (IP). She added that the meeting will likely not occur until after the
holidays.
Deputy Director Wisneski informed the Committee that she will be attending a Coastal
Commission workshop on lower cost visitor serving accommodations on December 10. She
added that there may be a follow-up workshop in the Spring.
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December 03, 2014, Minutes
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Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill informed the Committee that she participated in a conference
call between the Local Government Working Group and the Coastal Commission staff that
covered the workshop and the sea level rise guidelines.
A brief discussion ensued on how sea level rise is currently addressed in the Draft IP.
B. Draft Implementation Plan
Mr. Alford gave an introduction to the draft IP. He noted that it is complete, with the exception of
Part 8 (Maps) and Appendix C (Eelgrass Mitigation Program).
Council Member Gardner presented her comments and suggested edits to the Draft IP:
• Section 21.16.040 — incorrect reference to Section 21.50.050; should it be Section
21.52.035?
• Section 21.28.050 — confirm that this section uses the current canyon stringline method
• Section 21.30.030.C.4. — reword to clarify intent
• Section 21.30A.050.A.8.c — reduce the minimum access for vertical access from 10 feet
to 6 feet
• Section 21.30B.G.2 — add habitat protection to dredging that is to be encouraged
• Section 21.30C.050.H.2 — limit floating dry dock provision to non-residential
• Section 21.30C.070.C.1 — too restrictive? Check against policies
• Section 21.38.070.C.1.b — incorrect reference to subsection D. Is subsection D missing?
• Section 21.40.030.D — check to see if it correctly reflects the Zoning Code
• Section 21.52.015.E — confirm that notices include mailing and posting
Council Member Petros asked staff to make sure that the IP is consistent with the work of the
Balboa Village Advisory Committee (i.e., wayfinding, development standards, parking, etc.).
Chair Selich asked if the Zoning Code definitions could be used, so future amendments would
not have to go to the Coastal Commission.
Following a question from Chair Selich about referencing the Zoning Code definitions, a
discussion ensued about referencing a document that the Coastal Commission has not
approved and the potential for the divergence between the Zoning Code and the IP.
Following a question from Council Member Petros about segmenting the canyon areas out of
the IP, a discussion ensued about the Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map and coastal zone
boundary adjustments.
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December 03, 2014, Minutes
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Chair Selich commented on the need for extensive community outreach to canyon and bluff
property owners. He then invited members of the public to comment on the Draft IP.
Mr. Mosher commented on the availability of the Draft IP; the potential for divergence between
the Zoning Code and the IP; and the location of appeal and permit jurisdiction boundaries.
Mr. Alford responded to Mr. Mosher's comments.
Chair Selich commented on the uncertainty regarding how the IP will be received by the public
and the Coastal Commission. A discussion ensued about the relative simplicity of LCPs that
were certified soon after the passage of the Coastal Act.
Mr. Alford distributed a revised public outreach and hearing schedule, which was requested by
Chair Selich.
Chair Selich commented that the proposed schedule in the agenda took too long and that he
wanted to get the Draft IP before the public and adopted as soon as possible.
A discussion ensued about the organization of the community outreach workshops and how
they will be noticed. The discussion then turned to methods of promoting the IP and community
workshops.
Chair Selich supported the revised schedule, but noted that once the IP is submitted to the
Coastal Commission, the timing will be out of the City's control.
A discussion ensued about the process for submittal and review by Coastal Commission staff.
The discussion then turned back to the community outreach process.
Chair Selich invited public comments on the schedule.
Mr. Mosher asked if there will be general community workshop and if the workshops will be
open to the public or by invitation only. He also asked if the Committee will continue to meet
during the community outreach process.
Council Member Gardner and Chair Selich replied to Mr. Mosher's questions.
A discussion ensued about the next meeting. It was agreed that at the next meeting would be in
early January in the late afternoon and that the Committee would review the maps and a
community outreach program.
5) COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE
PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON -
DISCUSSION ITEM)
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6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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7) NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at 4:30 p.m.
8) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:40 p.m.
Edward Selich, Chair
The agenda for the General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee meeting was posted on November 25,
2014, at 3:05 p.m. in the Chambers binder and on the digital display board located inside the vestibule of
the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive and on the City's website on November 25, 2014, at 3:06
p.m.
ITEM TITLE:
ITEM SUMMARY
RECOMMENDED
ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
NEWPORT BEACH
Draft Implementation Plan Maps
Summary: Presentation and discussion on the draft Coastal Development
Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Maps (attached).
Recommended Action: Review draft maps and provide direction to staff as
needed.
Description
Coastal Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Maps
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ITEM TITLE: Community Outreach Program
ITEM SUMMARY: Summary: Discussion of the proposed community outreach program for the
Draft Implementation Program (attached).
RECOMMENDED Recommended Action: Review proposed Draft IP Community Outreach
ACTION: Program and provide direction to staff, as needed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
LCP Community Outreach Program
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LCP Community Outreach Program
Digital
Print
Community Meetings
City Web Page www.newportbeachca.gov/lcp
GIS Map Shows coastal zone, layers, accessed via web page
NBTV Video Brief videos to explain LCP & Process, also accessed via web page
Social Media Facebook & Twitter posts to announce mtgs
Connect Newport Beach Using MindMixer, hold virtual mtg, respond to questions as needed
Brochure Includes map of coastal zone, explains LCP process
Direct Mail Piece Mail brochure to coastal zone property owners
News Release Announce workshop dates
Postcard Mailing Follow-up to mailing. Announces PC & Council dates
City Mgr Newsletter Mailed citywide. Include brief explanation of LCP Certification
Workshops (4) Commercial, residential: Bluffs & Canyons, CdM, W. Newport, Islands
HOA Board Meetings Extend offer to attend board mtg or other, explain LCP certification
Business Organizations Extend offer to attend board mtg or other, explain LCP certification
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1/5/15 Pending
1/9/15 Pending
1/30/15 Not Started
As needed Not Started
As needed Not Started
1/7/15 Pending
1/14/15 Not Started
1/19/15 Not Started
2/15/15 Not Started
2/15/15 Not Started
2/28/15 Not Started
2/28/15 Not Started
2/28/15 Not Started
Additional Materials Received
January 7, 2015, GP/LCP Agenda Item Comments
The following comments on items on the Newport Beach General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee
agenda are submitted by: Jim Mosher (jimmosher(a�yahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach
92660 (949-548-6229)
Item III. Approval of December 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes
The passages in italics are from the draft, with suggested changes shown in strikeout underline format.
1. Page 1, header: "Public: More Song, James Mosher, and Thomas Matthews Mathews"
[note: Mathews spelled with a single 'T' is how it appears on CAA Planning website]
2. Page 2, bullet 5: "Section 21.308.060.G.2 — add habitat protection to dredging that is to be
encouraged"
Item W a. Draft Implementation Plan Maps
1. In line 8 of the upper white text box on each map, should "and partly on the reminder of the
parcel' be "and partly on the remainder of the parcel'?
2. In the same box, what is the significance in numbered item 1 of the reference to
"development approved by a county'? Does Orange County have a separate LCP with
designated uses for land they own within the boundaries of Newport Beach? Or does this
refer to County projects that do not conform to the zoning identified in the City's LCP?
3. In line 6 of the lower white text box on all maps, should "pursuent to P.C.R." be "pursuant
to P.R. C."? In line 10, should "Exective Director" be "Executive Director"?
4. The definition of "Permit Jurisdiction" in the gray legend box on all three maps would seem
clearer and more accurate if it simply quoted Public Resources Code Subsection 30519(b):
the Coastal Commission retains post -certification permit jurisdiction over "any development
proposed or undertaken on any tidelands, submerged lands, or on public trust lands."
believe the mean high tide line is used in the definition of the appeal area but is not
necessarily part of how the CCC's original jurisdiction area is defined.
5. With regard to the Coastal Commission's "Permit Jurisdiction" area, whatever definition is
correct the only areas shaded on the maps appear to be areas below the mean high tide
line. Are there not any public trust lands within the City's Coastal Zone? How about Beacon
Bay and the Balboa Bay Club? Or Big Corona State Beach? Wasn't there negotiation about
part of Marina Park being public trust land. And weren't the Balboa Pier Parking Lot
revenues said to be generated in a public trust area? If so, why are these public trust areas
not shaded as part of the appeal area?
6. On Map 1 of 3, the name "NEWPORT SHORES" seems awkwardly placed to me. To the
uninitiated it would appear to be the designation for a portion of "NEWPORT BANNING
RANCH."
Additional Materials Received
January 7, 2015, GP/LCP Agenda Item Comments
The following comments on items on the Newport Beach General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee
agenda are submitted by: Jim Mosher (jimmosher(a�yahoo.com ), 2210 Private Road, Newport Beach
92660 (949-548-6229)
Item III. Approval of December 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes
The passages in italics are from the draft, with suggested changes shown in strikeout underline format.
1. Page 1, header: "Public: More Song, James Mosher, and Thomas Matthews Mathews"
[note: Mathews spelled with a single 'T' is how it appears on CAA Planning website]
2. Page 2, bullet 5: "Section 21.308.060.G.2 — add habitat protection to dredging that is to be
encouraged"
Item W a. Draft Implementation Plan Maps
1. In line 8 of the upper white text box on each map, should "and partly on the reminder of the
parcel' be "and partly on the remainder of the parcel'?
2. In the same box, what is the significance in numbered item 1 of the reference to
"development approved by a county'? Does Orange County have a separate LCP with
designated uses for land they own within the boundaries of Newport Beach? Or does this
refer to County projects that do not conform to the zoning identified in the City's LCP?
3. In line 6 of the lower white text box on all maps, should "pursuent to P.C.R." be "pursuant
to P.R. C."? In line 10, should "Exective Director" be "Executive Director"?
4. The definition of "Permit Jurisdiction" in the gray legend box on all three maps would seem
clearer and more accurate if it simply quoted Public Resources Code Subsection 30519(b):
the Coastal Commission retains post -certification permit jurisdiction over "any development
proposed or undertaken on any tidelands, submerged lands, or on public trust lands."
believe the mean high tide line is used in the definition of the appeal area but is not
necessarily part of how the CCC's original jurisdiction area is defined.
5. With regard to the Coastal Commission's "Permit Jurisdiction" area, whatever definition is
correct the only areas shaded on the maps appear to be areas below the mean high tide
line. Are there not any public trust lands within the City's Coastal Zone? How about Beacon
Bay and the Balboa Bay Club? Or Big Corona State Beach? Wasn't there negotiation about
part of Marina Park being public trust land. And weren't the Balboa Pier Parking Lot
revenues said to be generated in a public trust area? If so, why are these public trust areas
not shaded as part of the appeal area?
6. On Map 1 of 3, the name "NEWPORT SHORES" seems awkwardly placed to me. To the
uninitiated it would appear to be the designation for a portion of "NEWPORT BANNING
RANCH."
Additional Materials Received
January 7, 2015, GP/LCP agenda item comments - Jim Mosher Page 2 of 2
7. In Map 3 of 3, along Irvine Avenue from Santa Isabel to Mesa, is the Coastal Zone boundary
shown correctly as coinciding with the City Boundary? Shouldn't some of Costa Mesa
adjacent to the Nature Reserve be in the Coastal Zone, similar to the case on the City of
Irvine side?
8. In Map 3 of 3, on the west side of Upper Newport Bay, where is the assumed seaward bluff
face along Irvine Avenue north of Santiago?
9. Also in Map 3 of 3, on the west side of Upper Newport Bay, isn't there a major stream
feeding into the Bay at 23rd Street? Isn't Cherry Lake (north of 23rd Street and inland of
Heather Lane) part of this, and shouldn't it be indicated as a watercourse/wetland with an
appeal area around it?
Item IV.b. Community Outreach Program
1. Under "Connect Newport Beach," the MindMixer software seems to have been used to seek
input on the Westside Community Center and the CdM Library rebuild. Was it effective?
Are there better platforms or better ways to use MindMixer?
2. Under "Community Meetings," the plan calls for four Workshops but five interest groups are
mentioned (one commercial plus four residential). How will the interest groups be divided
among the workshops?
Additional Materials Received
January 7, 2015, GP/LCP agenda item comments - Jim Mosher Page 2 of 2
7. In Map 3 of 3, along Irvine Avenue from Santa Isabel to Mesa, is the Coastal Zone boundary
shown correctly as coinciding with the City Boundary? Shouldn't some of Costa Mesa
adjacent to the Nature Reserve be in the Coastal Zone, similar to the case on the City of
Irvine side?
8. In Map 3 of 3, on the west side of Upper Newport Bay, where is the assumed seaward bluff
face along Irvine Avenue north of Santiago?
9. Also in Map 3 of 3, on the west side of Upper Newport Bay, isn't there a major stream
feeding into the Bay at 23rd Street? Isn't Cherry Lake (north of 23rd Street and inland of
Heather Lane) part of this, and shouldn't it be indicated as a watercourse/wetland with an
appeal area around it?
Item IV.b. Community Outreach Program
1. Under "Connect Newport Beach," the MindMixer software seems to have been used to seek
input on the Westside Community Center and the CdM Library rebuild. Was it effective?
Are there better platforms or better ways to use MindMixer?
2. Under "Community Meetings," the plan calls for four Workshops but five interest groups are
mentioned (one commercial plus four residential). How will the interest groups be divided
among the workshops?
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First Public Road Paralleling the Sea
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300 feet from inland extent of Beach
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top of
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seaward
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Bluff.
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and Wetlands
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Dissolve Layers to Form Appeal Areas