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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-26 GP-LCPIC_Minutes_Approved City of Newport Beach General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee Minutes Date: March 26, 2015 Location: Newport Beach Civic Center— 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Coast Meeting Room (Bay 2E, Room 2017) Members Edward Selich, Mayor (Chair); Diane Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem; Present: Tony Petros, Council Member; Bradley Hillgren, Planning Commissioner; and Kory Kramer, Planning Commission Vice Chair. Members Absent: Jay Myers, Planning Commission Secretary and Michael Toerge, At-Large Member. Staff: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director; Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director; Michael Torres, Assistant City Attorney; James Campbell, Principal Planner; and Patrick Alford, Planning Program Manager Public: James Mosher, Kathleen Crum, and Bill Kenney, Harbor Commissioner I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:36 pm. II. ROLL CALL Chair Selich invited those present to introduce themselves. Commissioner Myers and Mr. Toerge were absent. Harbor Commissioner Kenney informed the Committee that he would serve as a liaison with the Harbor Commission. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the February 26, 2015 meeting were approved with the modifications suggested by Mr. Mosher (Motion Petros, Second Dixon, 5-0). IV. CURRENT BUSINESS IVa. Update on Community Outreach Program Mr. Alford updated the Committee on the commercial property owners meeting and the Bayshores Community Association meeting. He said that Harbor Commission and Planning Commission study sessions and the Corona del Mar Town Meeting were next. In response to a question from Chair Selich, he stated that there were few comments on the Draft Implementation Plan (IP) document and most were concerned about the procedure and schedule. General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee March 26, 2015, Minutes Page 2 In response to a question from Chair Selich, Mr. Kenney stated that the Harbor Commission had not reviewed the IP yet. IVb. Coastal Commission Update Mr. Alford and Ms. Brandt briefed the Committee on their first monthly meeting they had that afternoon with California Coastal Commission (CCC) staff, which covered public access provisions. They reported that the meeting was productive and that they had received substantive comments. Mr. Alford distributed an updated schedule for the certification of the Draft IP. Council Member Petros asked the Committee to keep in mind the CCC staff who attends these meetings and cautioned staff about maintaining consistency. In response to a question from Chair Selich, Mr. Alford stated that CCC staff gave no indication that they would not ask for a one-year-time extension to review the Draft IP. He added that CCC staff routinely requests and receives one-year-time extensions; however, that does not necessarily mean that they will take the entire year. In response to a question from Chair Selich, Ms. Brandt confirmed that staff has statement of qualifications from three firms that could provide advocacy services on behalf of the City. Chair Selich invited public comments. In response to a question from Mr. Mosher, Mr. Alford explained that the topics to be discussed at each meeting with CCC staff were suggested by the City. IVc. Draft Lower Cost Overnight Visitor Accommodation Program Mr. Campbell summarized the Draft Lower Cost Overnight Visitor Accommodation Program and invited comments. Chair Selich spoke of the recent CCC workshop on this subject and the lack of a consistent methodology. A discussion ensued about incorporating other types of accommodations, such as short-term rentals, into the program. In response to a question from Council Member Petros, Mayor Selich stated that short-term rentals could be used to demonstrate that the City is adequately serving the lower-cost market, making a project-by-project impact analysis unnecessary. Mr. Petros then presented his comments to staff. Mr. Kenney suggested identifying free anchorages as an alternative lower-cost visitor-serving accommodation. Chair Selich invited comments from the public. In response to a question from Mr. Mosher, Mr. Alford and Mr. Campbell stated that the program expands upon provisions that are contained in the Draft IP. General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee March 26, 2015, Minutes Page 3 The Committee directed staff to proceed with a market study related to the existing provision of lower-cost accommodations in the City in comparison to other coastal communities as a strategy for this program (Motion Petros/Second Hillgren, 5-0). Chair Selich questioned the basis in the Coastal Act for requiring lower-cost accommodations and how the CCC established the nexus between a project and the impact. Mr. Torres replied that the City would have to show the nexus if the program, which includes a development impact fee, goes before the City Council. A discussion ensued on how other development impact fees are determined. IVd. LCP Rapid Response Team Mr. Alford stated that staff would like the Committee to designate one to three members who would provide feedback to staff on how to respond to CCC staff comments on the Draft IP. He added that this would help keep LCP certification on schedule by allowing staff to respond to CCC staff as quickly as possible. Chair Selich invited public comments. In response to comments from Mr. Mosher, Mr. Torres said that this would be an ad hoc advisory subcommittee and would not be subject to the Brown Act. The Committee designated Chair Selich and Commissioner Kramer (Motion Petros, Second Kramer, 5-0). V. COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT None. VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7VI1. NEXT MEETING Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. The agenda for the General Plan/LCP Implementation Committee meeting was posted on March 19, 2015, at 2:55 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 March 19, 2015, at 3:09 p.m.