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Home My WebLink About15 - Planning Commission Agenda 1-31-08CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 15 February 12, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Planning Department David Lepo, Planning Director 949-644-3228;dlepo@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for January 31, 2008 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting: Item No. 1. Minutes dated January 17, 2007 Summary: Approved as amended and order filed. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Item 2: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (PA2007 -073) One Hoag Drive Summary: A request to reallocate up to 225,000 gross square feet of permitted buildable area from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus through the approval of the proposed General Plan and Planned Community Development Plan Amendments. Applicant also requests approval of amendments to development regulations contained within the existing Planned Community Development Plan, also known as the Hoag Master Plan or the PC Text. The changes principally relate to the allocation and limit of permitted building area between the Upper and Lower Campus, noise regulations, landscaping requirements and sign standards. Lastly, applicant requests an amendment of the existing Development Agreement to reflect the changes to the Master Plan as summarized above and to provide additional public benefits principally in the form of providing funds for improvements and community projects to public facilities such as streets, parks, water quality and public safety facilities. Representatives from Hoag Hospital spoke of the need for an increase of in- patient facilities currently located in the Upper Campus. They reiterated that they are not requesting an increase in the allowed square footage, just a reallocation of square footage from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus. Nearby residents, mostly from Villa Balboa, voiced appreciation for Hoag, but believe that they are being "bad neighbors." Many Villa Balboa residents expressed concern with the cogeneration plant, loading dock, and parking structures because of light and noise pollution, air Page 2 quality issues, and aesthetics. Plumes from the cogeneration plant block views of the ocean, and also have detrimental effects on health. Residents are not against the reallocation of square footage, but feel that more can be done to mitigate the existing problems. Representatives from Hoag Hospital and from Villa Balboa will meet soon to discuss noise attenuation from the loading dock and the mechanical equipment, additional landscaping to improve aesthetics and reduce noise and health concerns from exhaust. Residents are also concerned that the City has not been performing a required annual review of Hoag's compliance with the mitigation measures from the Hoag Master Plan. The Commission inquired about future discretionary approval, which would only occur if a traffic phasing ordinance is prompted by 300 trips. The Commission wanted further information on the cogeneration facility approval, and how Hoag would respond to the community concerns. This item was continued to February 7th. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Item No. 3. Arches Grill (PA 2007 -146) 508 29th Street Summary: A request for an amendment of Use Permit No. 3611 to permit an existing full -service, low- turnover eating and drinking establishment to: 1) expand their hours of operation to include lunch service; 2) increase the number of special events permitted per year from 8 events to 12 events; and 3) reconfigure the dining area, and authorize use of a previously unapproved bar area. The property is located in the Retail and Service Commercial .(RSC) land use designation of the Cannery Village /McFadden Square Specific Plan District (SP -6). Staff clarified that the current owner purchased the property with the bar area previously constructed. Staff also mentioned that the applicant is applying for a Coastal Development Permit even though it may not be necessary because it has not been determined if this amendment involves any intensification. The Commission expressed concern about increasing the number of special events, and about the possible late hours of these events. The applicant explained that the increase is only to provide flexibility, and that he does not foresee many events going late in to the night. The restaurant has many corporate clients who sometimes request special events. A representative from the Newport Beach Brewing Company spoke about an apparent inconsistency with determinations made about the Newport Beach Brewing Company and The Arches Grill with regards to CEQA and parking. However, the Newport Beach Brewing Company is not for or against the amendment to Use Permit No. 3611. This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Planning: sharedSPlanning Commission5pcagendarpt.doc Page 3 Prepared and submitted by: David l_epo, Planning Director Planning: shared \Planning Commission\pcagendarpt.doc Agenda Item No. _ February 12, 2008 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard January 31, 2008 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limit comments to 3 minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record and print your name on the tablet provided at the podium. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES: ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS RECORDED. SPEAKERS MUST LIMIT REMARKS TO THREE MINUTES .ON ALL ITEMS. (Red light signifies when three minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one minute left for summation.) Please print only your name on the pad that is provided at the podium. HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 Minutes dated January 17, 2008. ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. ITEM NO. 2. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (PA2007 -073) One Hoag Drive SUMMARY: A request to reallocate up to 225,000 gross square feet of permitted buildable area from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus through the approval of the proposed General Plan and Planned Community Development Plan Amendments. Applicant also requests approval of amendments to development regulations contained within the existing Planned Community Development Plan, also known as the Hoag Master Plan or the PC Text. The changes principally relate to the allocation and limit of permitted building area between the Upper and Lower Campus, noise regulations, landscaping requirements and sign standards. Lastly, applicant requests an amendment of the existing Development Agreement to reflect the changes to the Master Plan as summarized above and to provide additional public benefits principally in the form of providing funds for improvements and community projects to public facilities such as streets, parks, water quality and public safety facilities. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt resolution recommending City Council certification of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report SCH #1991071003; and 2) Adopt resolution recommending adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -005, Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. 2007 -001, and Development Agreement Amendment No. 2007 -001 CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in connection with the application noted above. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents. Copies of the Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach. ITEM NO. 3. Arches Grill (PA 2007 -146) 508 29th Street SUMMARY: A request for an amendment of Use Permit No. 3611 to permit an existing full - service, low- turnover eating and drinking establishment to: 1) expand their hours of operation to include lunch service; 2) increase the number of special events permitted per year from 8 events to 12 events; and 3) reconfigure the dining area, and authorize use of a previously. unapproved bar area. The property is located in the Retail. and Service Commercial (RSC) land use designation of the Cannery Village/McFadden Square Specific Plan District (SP -6). ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt resolution approving the amendment to Use Permit No. 3611, subject to findings and conditions. CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: a) City Council Follow -up b) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee c) Report from the Planning Commission's representative to the General Plan/Local Coastal Implementation Committee d) Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report on at a subsequent meeting e) Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff report f) Project status g) Requests for excused absences ADJOURNMENT: