HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Planning Commission AgendaAgenda No. 14
November 23, 2010
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
James Campbell, Acting Planning Director
949 - 644 -3210; jampbell@newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: Report of the actions taken at November 18, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting
Item No. 1 Minutes of October 21, 2010
Summary: Approved as corrected. (All Ayes)
Item No.2 Discussion of land use and development issues with the City of Newport Beach
Harbor Commission
The Planning Commission held a joint hearing with the Harbor Commission. The
Harbor Commission made two presentations: the first was a review of mixed -use
development on the waterfront and the second related to development vis -a -vis the
bulkhead, pierhead, and project lines established for the harbor. Both commissions
agreed continue the dialogue after the holidays.
This item was continued to a future date to be determined. (All Ayes)
Item No.3 Chipotle Mexican Grill- (PA2010 -096)
3101 Newport Boulevard
Summary: A use permit and accessory outdoor dining permit to allow a take -out service
eating and drinking establishment with a Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine,
Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license and an outdoor patio.
The project is located in the Landing Shopping Center (formerly Albertson's).
The applicant requested that the Commission continue this item for an additional 30
days.
This item was continued to December 9, 2010. (All Ayes)
Item No.4 Newport Animal Hospital - (PA2010 -125)
21157 Newport Coast Drive
Summary: A use permit to allow a 1,766- square -foot animal clinic in an existing tenant
space within the Newport Coast Shopping Center.
Discussion by the Commission focused on conditions intended to minimize potential
noise and waste impacts.
Planning Commission Agenda Report
November 23, 2010
Page 2
This item was approved (All Ayes)
Item No. 5 Solar Energy System Installations
Summary: The Planning Commission requested to review options for solar energy systems
installations that were discussed at the City Council Study Session on October 26,
2010.
The Commission discussed the pros and cons of approaches outlined in the
report. The Commission will take up the issue again when the code amendment
is brought before them.
This item was received and filed (All Ayes).
Prepared and submitted by:
Patrick J. Alford, Plan ing Manager
Planning: shared\Planning Commissionlpcagendarpt.doc
Agenda Item No. 14
November 23, 2010
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, November 18, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. 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.
E. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
F. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO.1 Minutes of October 21, 2010
ACTION: Approve and file.
G. CURRENT BUSINESS
ITEM NO.2 Discussion of land use and development issues with the City of Newport Beach Harbor
Commission
H. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 Chipotle Mexican Grill- (PA2010 -096)
3101 Newport Boulevard
SUMMARY: A use permit and accessory outdoor dining permit to allow a take -out service eating
and drinking establishment with a Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine, Eating Place)
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license and an outdoor patio.
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).
ACTION: The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission continue this item for an
additional 30 days. Staff recommends continuing this item to December 9, 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this
agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Department located at 3300 Newport
Boulevard, during normal business hours.
ITEM NO.4 Newport Animal Hospital - (PA2010 -125)
21157 Newport Coast Drive
SUMMARY: A use permit to allow a 1,766- square -foot animal clinic in an existing tenant space
within the Newport Coast Shopping Center.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. approving Use Permit No. UP2010 -026 with the
attached findings and conditions.
J. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 5 Solar Energy System Installations
SUMMARY: The Planning Commission requested to review options for solar energy systems
installations that were discussed at the City Council Study Session on October 26,
2010. At the City Council Study Session, Staff was directed to draft an ordinance to
implement the Solar Rights Act. Additionally, the Council directed Staff to prepare
voluntary guidelines, to evaluate and make recommendations regarding incentives, to
evaluate glare as it relates to health and safety impacts, to consider how the Coastal
Act would apply with the Coastal Commission, and to bring back the ordinance and
information to Council in January 2011.
ACTION: Discuss the Solar Rights Act and the installation of solar energy systems.
K. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 Planning Director's report.
ITEM NO. 7 Planning Commission reports.
ITEM NO. 8 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future
agenda for discussion, action, or report.
ITEM NO. 9 Request for excused absences.
ADJOURNMENT