HomeMy WebLinkAbout1752 - RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION OF THE HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE SUPPLEMENTAL EIRRESOLUTION NO. 1752
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFICATION OF THE HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PRESBYTERIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO.
1991071003)
WHEREAS, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has applied to the City of
Newport Beach for General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -005, Planned Community
Development Plan Amendment No. 2007 -001 and Development Agreement No. 2007-
001 (PA 2007 -073) to modify existing regulatory documents that make up the current
Master Plan for Hoag Hospital that provides for the current use and future development
of the 38 -acre, Hoag Hospital campus located at One Hoag Drive in the City of Newport
Beach.
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § §21000, et seq.) and its implementing State regulations
(CEQA Guidelines) (14 Cal. Reg. § §15000, et seq.), the City of Newport Beach
prepared Final EIR No. 142 which as certified by the City of Newport Beach in 1992 for
the Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Master Plan. Final EIR No. 142 was prepared
to address the potential environmental effects associated with the Hoag Hospital Master
Plan development program. Final EIR No. 142 addressed potential environmental
effects associated with the phased reconstruction and development of the Upper
Campus and the development of the Lower Campus. Final EIR No. 142 included a
supplemental EIR volume (Final EIR No. 142, Volume V), which was prepared in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15163, provided clarifications to the EIR and
project, and was distributed before Final EIR No. 142 was certified.
WHEREAS, In accordance with CEQA §21166 and CEQA Guidelines §15162
and §15163, the City has determined that a Supplement to Final EIR No. 142 is
necessary to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the proposed modifications
to the Hoag Hospital Master Plan.
WHEREAS, it was determined pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (14
Cal. Code of Regulations, § §15000 et seq.) that the Project could have a significant effect
on the environment, and thus warranted the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) to evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with the
modifications to the Hoag Hospital Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2007, the City of Newport Beach, as lead agency under
CEQA, prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the EIR, mailed that NOP to public
agencies, organizations, and persons likely to be interested in the potential impacts of the
Project, and
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WHEREAS, the City thereafter caused to be prepared a Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR), which, taking into account the comments it
received on the NOP, described the Project and discussed the environmental impacts
resulting there from, and on September 21, 2007, circulated the DEIR for public and
agency comments; and
WHEREAS, the public comment period closed on November 5, 2007; and
WHEREAS, staff of the City of Newport Beach has reviewed the comments
received on the Draft SEIR, has prepared full and complete responses thereto, and on
January 25, 2008 distributed the responses in accordance with Public Resources Code
§21092.5; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 31,
2008, February 7, 2008, March 6, 2008, and March 20, 2008 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California, at which time the
Planning Commission considered the Draft SEIR and the Hoag application. A notice of
time, place, and purpose of the meeting was duly given in accordance with the
Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by
the Planning Commission at this meeting, including the evidence and arguments
submitted by the City staff, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, and all interested
parties.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
information in the Draft SEIR and in the full administrative record before taking any
action recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment, Planned .
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that:
(1) The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report assessed the environmental effects
of the requested application and has been prepared in compliance in compliance with
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Cal. Pub. Res. Code § §21000, et seq.)
and its implementing State regulations (CEQA Guidelines) (14 Cal. Reg. § §15000, et
seq.).
(2) The Supplemental EIR adequately analyzes project - related impacts, identifies
feasible mitigation measures, and discusses project alternatives, and that the
Supplemental EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
Section 1. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council certify the
Supplemental EIR (SCH #1991071003), attached as Exhibit "A," based on the weight of
the evidence in the administrative record, including Final Environmental Impact Report
No. 142.
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Section 2. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt the
attached Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached as Exhibit "B."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20 DAY OF March . 2008.
AYES: Eaton, Peotter, Cole, Hawkins
McDaniel, Toerge and Hillgren
NOES:
;.gren, Secretary
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the
Hoag Hospital Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report No. 142
(To be attached upon recommendation of approval)
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