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City Council Staff Report
January 26, 2021
Agenda Item No. 8
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Seimone Jurjis, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Jim Campbell, Deputy Community Development Director,
jcampbell@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3210
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 21, 2021
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 2020
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the December 3, 2020, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission considered the draft minutes and suggested edits to the
minutes. The amended minutes were approved by the following vote.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene, and
Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ACTION: Approved as
amended.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE STATUS REPORT
SUMMARY: Staff provided a brief oral presentation and recap of the three prior virtual
community workshops. Staff noted that there will be another virtual workshop on
January 27, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss future change or new policy
(Attachment). Additionally, more information can be found at
www.Newporttogether.com.
ACTION: Received and filed.
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Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 21, 2021
January 26, 2021
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 3 2510 WEST COAST HIGHWAY MIXED USE PROJECT (PA2019-249)
Site Location: 2510 &2530 West Coast Highway
SUMMARY: The proposed project will replace an existing marine sales facility with a mixed-use
development consisting of 35 residential dwelling units, and an 11,266 square -foot
boutique auto showroom. The residential component will consist of 10 studio units,
16 one -bedroom units and 9 two-bedroom units. Three of the units will be set aside
for workforce housing and made affordable to low income households. The
commercial component of the project will consist of an 8,741 square -foot auto
showroom, with a 1,484 square -foot mezzanine and a 750 square -foot office
space.
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing and continued the item to
the February 18, 2021, meeting to allow for more time for applicant outreach and
community dialog.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene, and
NOES:
Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ACTION: Item continued to the February 18, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting.
ITEM NO. 4 WESTCLIFF PLAZA PARKING WAIVER (PA2019-266)
Site Location: 1000-1150 Irvine Avenue
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit for the reduction of 139 on-site parking spaces to
accommodate the future construction of 9,641 square feet of new commercial pad
for future eating and drinking establishments within Westcliff Plaza, as well as
2,312 square feet of new outdoor dining area.
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing and continued the item to
the March 4, 2021, meeting to allow sufficient time for Chair Weigand to seek a
determination from the Fair Political Practices Commission about a potential
conflict of interest.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, and Rosene
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Weigand
ACTION: Item continued to the March 4, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting.
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ITEM NO. 5 DECARO RESIDENCE (PA2020-072)
Site Location: 5406 and 5408 Neptune Avenue
SUMMARY: A variance and coastal development permit to allow a 1,732 -square -foot addition to
an existing 1,989 -square -foot duplex and a reduction of the required rear yard
setback and third floor stepback.
The variance request would allow two deviations: (1) encroachment of 5 feet into the
required 10 -foot rear setback along River Avenue; and, (2) encroachment of 5 feet
into the required 15 -foot third floor stepback along River Avenue. Implementation of
the project would result in a 29 -foot -tall, three-story, 3,153 -square -foot duplex with an
attached 584 -square -foot three -car garage and one tandem carport. With the
exception of the requested rear setback and stepback deviations, the project would
comply with all other development standards such as floor area, height limits, and
setbacks.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the project
as recommended.
AYES: Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene, and
Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Approved.
Attachment: Flyer for January 27, 2021, Circulation Element Virtual Workshop
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Newport,
Together.
Join us as we weave community
feedback into a vision that will
guide the future of mobility in
Newport Beach!
Over the past few months you have shared your individual
visions, expressed concerns, identified challenges, and
helped us understand what is important to you about
transporting people and goods in Newport Beach.
Now we need your help to incorporate this important
feedback into an updated General Plan Circulation Element.
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Circulation Element
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January
6 - 8
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January 26, 2021
Agenda Item No. 8
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
ZOOM MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 P.M.
I. 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.
Please "raise your hand" during the meeting to provide public comments on non -agenda items.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 2020
To comment on this item during the meeting, please "raise your hand."
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM NO.2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE STATUS REPORT
To comment on this item during the meeting, please "raise your hand."
Summary:
A brief status report on the update of the General Plan Circulation Element.
Recommendation: Receive and file
VIII. 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.
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January 21, 2021
ITEM NO. 3 2510 WEST COAST HIGHWAY MIXED USE PROJECT (PA2019-249)
Site Location: 2510 & 2530 West Coast Highway
To comment on this item during the meeting, please "raise your hand."
Summary:
The proposed project will replace an existing marine sales facility with a mixed-use development
consisting of 35 residential dwelling units, and an 11,266 square -foot boutique auto showroom. The
residential component will consist of 10 studio units, 16 one -bedroom units and 9 two-bedroom units.
Three of the units will be set aside for workforce housing and made affordable to low income households.
The commercial component of the project will consist of an 8,741 square -foot auto showroom, with a
1,484 square -foot mezzanine and a 750 square -foot office space.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15332 under Class 32 (In -fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines, because
it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2021-001 approving Coastal Development Permit No.CD2019-062,
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-054, Site Development Review No. SD2019-003, and
County Tentative Parcel Map No NP2020-013.
ITEM NO. 4 WESTCLIFF PLAZA PARKING WAIVER (PA2019-266)
Site Location: 1000-1150 Irvine Avenue
To comment on this item during the meeting, please "raise your hand."
Summary:
A conditional use permit for the reduction of 139 on-site parking spaces to accommodate the future construction
of 9,641 square feet of new commercial pad for future eating and drinking establishments with up to 2,312
square feet of new outdoor dining area within the Westcliff Plaza shopping center located at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Westcliff Drive and Irvine Avenue.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because
it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2021-002 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-
059.
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ITEM NO. 5 DECARO RESIDENCE (PA2020-072)
Site Location: 5406 and 5408 Neptune Avenue
To comment on this item during the meeting, please "raise your hand."
Summary:
A variance and coastal development permit to allow a 1,732 -square -foot addition to an existing 1,989 -
square -foot duplex and a reduction of the required rear yard setback and third floor stepback. The variance
request would allow two deviations: (1) encroachment of 5 feet into the required 10 -foot rear setback along
River Avenue; and, (2) encroachment of 5 feet into the required 15 -foot third floor stepback along River
Avenue. Implementation of the project would result in a 29 -foot -tall, three-story, 3,153 -square -foot duplex
with an attached 584 -square -foot three -car garage and one tandem carport. With the exception of the
requested rear setback and stepback deviations, the project would comply with all other development
standards such as floor area, height limits, and setbacks.
Recommended Actions:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15303, Article 19, of Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act) under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2021-003 approving Variance No. VA2020-002 and Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2020-021.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 7 REPORT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR REQUEST FOR MATTERS
WHICH A PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA.
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
X. ADJOURNMENT
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