HomeMy WebLinkAbout1654 - RECOMMEND TO CERTIFY THE SAINT ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EIR_ 600 ST. ANDREWS ROADRESOLUTION NO. 1654
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFY THE SAINT ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2003081065) FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003 -001, CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2003 -002 AND USE PERMIT NO. 2002 -056 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 600 ST. ANDREWS ROAD (PA2002 -265).
WHEREAS, an application was filed by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church for
property identified as 600 St. Andrews Road located at the southwesterly corner of the
intersection of 15`" Street and St. Andrews Road. The application requests approval of a
General Plan Amendment to increase the maximum allowable gross floor area that can be
developed at the site. The application also includes a request to change the zoning district
of the site from R -1 and R -2 to GEIF (Government, Educational and Institutional
Facilities). Finally, the application includes a Use Permit to allow the demolition and
replacement of church buildings and the construction of a new Youth and Family Center
with a gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requirements, a Notice of Preparation (NOP) was filed with the State Clearinghouse,
which assigned State Clearinghouse No. 2003081065, indicating that a Environmental
Impact Report would be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the NOP and an Initial Study were distributed to all responsible and
trustee agencies and other interested parties for a 30 -day public review period
commencing on August 11, 2003 and ending on September 10, 2003; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CEQA requirements, a Notice of Completion
(NOC) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was filed with the State
Clearinghouse; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was distributed to agencies, interested organizations,
and individuals by the City. The distribution list is available at the City of Newport Beach
Planning Department. The Draft EIR dated March 2004 was been distributed separately
due to bulk and is hereby designated as EXHIBIT EIR -1 of this Resolution as if fully set
herein; and
WHEREAS, a 45 -day public review period for the Draft EIR was established
pursuant to State law, which commenced on March 17, 2004 and ending on April 30,
2004; and
WHEREAS, all comments received during the public review period for the Draft
EIR were responded to in the Response to Comments (RTC) document dated June
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2004. Subsequent to the preparation of the responses to comments, the Planning
Commission directed staff to prepare responses to additional comments received during
the process of evaluating the Draft EIR. The additional responses were presented in
staff reports and testimony by City staff and consultants who prepared the Draft EIR and
were considered by the Planning Commission. These additional responses to
comments augment the Response to Comments document and are incorporated
therein. The augmented Response to Comment document has been distributed
separately due to bulk and is hereby designated as EXHIBIT EIR -2 of this Resolution as
if fully set herein. The Planning Commission considered all comments and responses
during its review of the Environmental Impact Report and project, and the process did
not raise significant new information of a significant environmental impact that would
warrant revision of the EIR or recirculation of the EIR for additional public input and /or
comment; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2004, August 19, 2004, October 21, 2004, November
18, 2004 and December 9, 2004, the Planning Commission held noticed public hearings
at which time the Environmental Impact Report, comments received and responses
prepared, as well as the overall project application and architectural plans were
considered. Notice of time, place and purpose of the public hearings was given in
accordance with applicable laws and testimony was presented to and considered by the
Planning Commission at the hearings. Responsible and trustee agencies and the public
have been given an opportunity to review and comment on the adequacy of the final
EIR; and
WHEREAS, the draft and final EIR analyzes project — related impacts, potential
cumulative impacts, identifies feasible mitigation measures and discusses project
alternatives as required by CEQA.
WHEREAS, the Final Environmental Impact Report identifies potential significant
impacts to the environment and certain mitigation measures designed to reduce or
avoid these impacts to a less than significant level. The applicant revised the application
during the public review process by reducing the requested net increase in gross floor
area from 35,948 to 21,741 square feet to promote the compatibility of the project and
reduce impacts of the project. Additionally, proposed parking for the project was
changed to reduce on -site parking within a proposed underground parking garage and
increase off - street parking at Newport Harbor High School;
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Now therefore, the Planning Commission hereby resolves as follows:
1. The Saint Andrew's Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.
2003081065) attached to this Resolution by reference has been prepared in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA
Guidelines.
2. The final EIR was presented to the Planning Commission and the Commission
reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR.
3. The final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission.
4. The Planning Commission recommends that the Saint Andrew's Environmental
Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2003081065) be certified by the Newport
Beach City Council provided that the conditions of approval attached to Planning
Commission Resolution No. 1655 are applied to the project.
ADOPTED THIS 9"' DAY OF DECEMBER 2004.
AYES: Cole, Eaton, Hawkins, McDaniel,
Selich, Toeroe, Tucker
NOES:
ABSENT:
BY: 7
Larry Tucker, Chairman
BY�
le, Secretary
City of Newport Beach
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EIR -1
Draft Environmental Impact Report
for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
including the Technical Appendix
(SCH #2003081065)
This document is on file with the Planning Department — PA2002 -265
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1654
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EIR -2
Final Environmental Impact Report
Responses to Comments
on the Draft Environmental Impact Report
for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
(SCH #2003081065)
This document is on file with the Planning Department — PA2002 -265