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Agenda Item No. 10
November 10, 2015
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949-644-3226, kbrandtC@newportbeachca.gov
Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949-644-3297; bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
Planning Commission Agenda Report for November 5, 2015
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2015
The minutes were continued to the meeting of November 24, 2015.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
Brown, Weigand, Hillgren, Lawler, and Zak
None
Koetting and Kramer
None
ITEM NO. 2 TROESH RESIDENCE (PA2015-122)
Site Location: 336 Catalina Drive and 333 La Jolla Drive
Continued from October 8, 2015
SUMMARY: In conjunction with the addition of a 4,451 -square -foot detached dwelling, the
applicant requests the following:
Modification Permit - to allow a property that is nonconforming to add more than
10 percent of the existing floor area developed on site. A separate detached
dwelling unit exists on the northerly half of the property and is considered
nonconforming due to the size of the parking spaces.
Variance - to allow a retaining wall and guardrail to exceed 42 inches in height
within the 5 -foot front setback adjacent to La Jolla Drive due to the topography of
the property.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3.
At the request of the applicant, the Planning Commission voted to table the item.
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November 10, 2015
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AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES: None
ABSENT: Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 3 MAGIC NAILS PARKING WAIVER (PA2015-194)
Site Location: 3404 Via Lido
SUMMARY: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to waive the required parking associated with
a nail salon which is proposed to include six chairs.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
because the project involves the waiver of parking spaces for a use which is a
negligible expansion from the previous use.
Deputy Director Brenda Wisneski gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' request.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project.
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 4 VERIZON WIRELESS RIGHT-OF-WAY TELECOM APPEAL (PA2015-094)
Site Location: 1 (CS) Narbonne (Northeast Corner of Spyglass Hill Road and
EI Capitan Drive)
SUMMARY: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on September 10, 2015, to approve a
minor use permit to construct a new Class 3 (Public Right -of -Way) wireless
telecommunications facility within the public right-of-way at the northeastern corner
of Spyglass Hill Road and EI Capitan Drive. The applicant proposes to replace an
existing city light standard with a new 35 -foot -high stealth light standard that
includes screening for three (3) panel antennas and one (1) GPS antenna. The
proposed support equipment would be installed within a new underground vault
adjacent to the stealth light standard.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
Associate Planner Benjamin Zdeba gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' request.
The Planning Commission voted to reverse the Zoning Administrator's decision
and deny the project without prejudice.
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN:
None
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ITEM NO. 5 FORMER CITY HALL LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDMENTS (PA2012-031)
Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard and 475 32"d Street, Northeast
corner of Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street
SUMMARY: In September of 2014, the City Council approved amendments to the General Plan,
Coastal Land Use Plan, and the Zoning Code changing the land use and zoning
designations of the former city hall site from Public Facilities to Mixed-use to
facilitate the development of a 130 -room hotel. The Coastal Land Use Plan
Amendment also included a change to Policy 4.4.2-1 to establish a policy basis for
higher height limits. On October 7, 2015, the California Coastal Commission
modified the proposed Coastal Land Use Plan designation by approving a visitor -
serving commercial designation and revising Policy 4.4.2-1 further limiting building
height. The proposed General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Code
Amendments are required to be consistent with the Coastal Commission's approval.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: An Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2013111022) has been prepared in
connection with the application noted above. It is the present intention of the City to
accept the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and supporting documents provided
the EIR is found adequate.
Principal Planner James Campbell gave a presentation summarizing the
proposed amendment. Commissioner Hillgren recused himself and left the
chambers.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the resolution recommending the
City Council approve the amendment.
AYES:
Brown, Lawler, Weigand, and Zak
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Koetting and Kramer
ABSTAIN:
Hillgren
November 10, 2015
Agenda Item No.10
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS —100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. 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 three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2015
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. Before speaking, please state your name for
the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues, which you (or someone else) raised orally
at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
ITEM NO.2 TROESH RESIDENCE (PA2015-122)
Site Location: 336 Catalina Drive and 333 La Jolla Drive
Continued from October 8, 2015
Summary:
In conjunction with the addition of a 4,451 -square -foot detached dwelling, the applicant requests the
following:
Modification Permit - to allow a property that is nonconforming to add more than 10 percent of the
existing floor area developed on site. A separate detached dwelling unit exists on the northerly half of
the property and is considered nonconforming due to the size of the parking spaces.
Variance - to allow a retaining wall and guardrail to exceed 42 inches in height within the 5 -foot front
setback adjacent to La Jolla Drive due to the topography of the property.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3.
Recommended Action:
1. Table consideration of the item, at the request of the applicant.
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ITEM NO.3 MAGIC NAILS PARKING WAIVER (PA2015-194)
Site Location: 3404 Via Lido
Summary:
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to waive the required parking associated with a nail salon which is
proposed to include six chairs.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 1 (Existing Facilities) because the project involves the
waiver of parking spaces for a use which is a negligible expansion from the previous use.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-044.
ITEM NO.4 VERIZON WIRELESS RIGHT-OF-WAY TELECOM APPEAL (PA2015-094)
Site Location: 1 (CS) Narbonne (Northeast Corner of Spyglass Hill Road and EI
Capitan Drive)
Summary:
Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on September 10, 2015, to approve a minor use permit to
construct a new Class 3 (Public Right -of -Way) wireless telecommunications facility within the public
right-of-way at the northeastern corner of Spyglass Hill Road and EI Capitan Drive. The applicant
proposes to replace an existing city light standard with a new 35 -foot -high stealth light standard that
includes screening for three (3) panel antennas and one (1) GPS antenna. The proposed support
equipment would be installed within a new underground vault adjacent to the stealth light standard.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a de novo public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. upholding the Zoning Administrator's decision approving
Minor Use Permit No. UP2015-024.
ITEM NO.5 FORMER CITY HALL LAND USE AND ZONING AMENDMENTS (PA2012-031)
Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard and 475 32"d Street, Northeast corner of
Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street
Summary:
In September of 2014, the City Council approved amendments to the General Plan, Coastal Land Use
Plan, and the Zoning Code changing the land use and zoning designations of the former city hall site
from Public Facilities to Mixed-use to facilitate the development of a 130 -room hotel. The Coastal Land
Use Plan Amendment also included a change to Policy 4.4.2-1 to establish a policy basis for higher
height limits. On October 7, 2015, the California Coastal Commission modified the proposed Coastal
Land Use Plan designation by approving a visitor -serving commercial designation and revising Policy
4.4.2-1 further limiting building height. The proposed General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning
Code Amendments are required to be consistent with the Coastal Commission's approval.
CEQA Compliance:
An Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2013111022) has been prepared in connection with the
application noted above. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) and supporting documents provided the EIR is found adequate.
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Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. recommending City Council approval of General Plan
Amendment No. GP2012-002, Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment No. LC2012-
001, and Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2012-003 as modified to be consistent
with the California Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to LC2012-001.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO.6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO.7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
3. Update on Newport Center Villas (See memo)
ITEM NO.8 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 9 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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