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FoP City Council Staff Report
November 7, 2016
Agenda Item No. 6
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director —
bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3297
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for November 3, 2016
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES:
Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dunlap, Koetting
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 GELSON'S SUPERMARKET CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA2015-214)
Site Location: 1660 San Miguel Drive
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the establishment of an eating and drinking
establishment (restaurant) with Type 41 (On -Sale Beer and Wine, Eating Place)
Alcoholic Beverage Control and Type 86 (Instructional Tasting) licenses within an
existing grocery store. The restaurant includes a 636 -square -foot interior dining area
that includes a small bar and a 700 -square -foot outdoor patio.The CUP also
includes a request to reduce a portion of the required parking for the proposed
restarant and off-site parking in accordance with Section 20.40.100.
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).
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project with the recommended
changes to the conditions.
AYES:
Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dunlap, Koetting
ABSTAIN:
None
Planning Commission Agenda Report
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ITEM NO. 3 THE VILLAGE INN OUTDOOR DINING USE PERMIT (PA2015-016)
Site Location: 123 and 127 Marine Avenue
SUMMARY: The application includes an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
200 -square -foot outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant at 127 Marine
Avenue, within the public right-of-way. An area approximately 350 square feet in
size to be located at the northeastern corner of 123 Marine Avenue would be
dedicated for relocation of the public bike rakes.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is also categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures in that the improvements associated with the outdoor dining
area are considered accessory to the main structure.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project with the recommended
changes to the conditions.
AYES:
Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dunlap, Koetting
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 4 DAWSON RESIDENCE (PA2015-224)
Site Location: 2741 Ocean Boulevard
SUMMARY: A variance to allow portions of a new single-family residence to exceed the 24 -foot
height limit from grade and to allow the garage and pool above to encroach into the
10 -foot rear setback along Way Lane. Also included is a request to deviate from the
third floor limitations with respect to stepbacks and allowed floor area. The new
residence height will not exceed the top of curb height limit along Ocean Boulevard.
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).
The item was tabled at the request of the applicant.
AYES:
Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, Zak, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Dunlap, Koetting
ABSTAIN:
None
November 7, 2016
Agenda Item No. 6
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016
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 20, 2016
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 GELSON'S SUPERMARKET CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA2015-214)
Site Location: 1660 San Miguel Drive
Summary:
A conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the establishment of an eating and drinking establishment
(restaurant) with Type 41 (On -Sale Beer and Wine, Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control and Type
86 (Instructional Tasting) licenses within an existing grocery store. The restaurant includes a 636 -
square -foot interior dining area that includes a small bar and a 700 -square -foot outdoor patio.The CUP
also includes a request to reduce a portion of the required parking for the proposed restaurant and off-
site parking in accordance with Section 20.40.100.
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).
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Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15303 (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.
3. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-048.
ITEM NO. 3 THE VILLAGE INN OUTDOOR DINING USE PERMIT (PA2015-016)
Site Location: 123 and 127 Marine Avenue
Summary:
The application includes an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 200 -square -foot
outdoor dining area in front of the restaurant at 127 Marine Avenue, within the public right-of-way.
The existing public bike racks would be relocated.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is also categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Construction or Conversion of Small Structures in that the
improvements associated with the outdoor dining area are considered accessory to the main
structure.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-012 to establish
an outdoor dining area associated with the Village Inn located at 127 Marine Avenue.
ITEM NO.4 DAWSON RESIDENCE (PA2015-224)
Site Location: 2741 Ocean Boulevard
Summary:
A variance to allow portions of a new single-family residence to exceed the 24 -foot height limit from
grade and to allow the garage and pool above to encroach into the 10 -foot rear setback along Way
Lane. Also included is a request to deviate from the third floor limitations with respect to setbacks and
allowed floor area. The new residence height will not exceed the top of curb height limit along Ocean
Boulevard.
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. Table the item, at the request of the applicant. The item will be re -noticed for a future meeting.
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VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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