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January 24, 2017
Agenda Item No. 7
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 January 19, 2017
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES:
Dunlap, Koetting, Kramer, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren and Zak
ABSTAIN:
Lawler
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 THE VILLAS AT FASHION ISLAND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(PA2016-179)
Site Location: 4200 San Joaquin Plaza
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit request for a cafe and a poolside cocktail lounge
with a Type 57 (Special On Sale General) Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) license at the Villas Fashion Island, a residential apartment complex.
The cafe is located near the center of the residential development with
proposed hours of operation of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily. The cocktail
lounge has proposed hours of operation of 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily,
with alcohol service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The pool has proposed hours
of 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with alcohol service from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Establishments will be open to residents and their guests only. Late hours,
live entertainment and dancing are not a part of this application.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project with amendments
to the conditions of approval.
AYES: Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES: Dunlap
ABSENT: Hillgren and Zak
Planning Commission Agenda Report
March 17, 2016
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ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 3 STOLZ RESIDENCE ADDITION (PA2016-198)
Site Location: 2003 Yacht Defender
SUMMARY: A request to modify the view and street setbacks to allow second story
additions to an existing nonconforming single-family residence that exceeds
the lot coverage limitation and encroaches into the view and street
setbacks.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project as recommended.
AYES: Dunlap, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hillgren and Zak
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 4 MITCHELL RESIDENCE ADDITION (PA2016-201)
Site Location: 1911 Yacht Colinia
SUMMARY: A request to modify the front setback from 10 feet to 6 feet. This would allow
a 164 -square -foot addition to an existing single-family residence adjacent to
the existing garage.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project as recommended.
AYES:
Dunlap, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren and Zak
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 5 SWEENEY/LEGGETT LOT SPLIT AND ALTERNATIVE SETBACK
DETERMINATION (PA2016-006)
Site Location: 401 Heliotrope Avenue and 2820 Bayside Drive,
Corona del Mar
SUMMARY: Tentative parcel map to subdivide a parcel, that includes two condominium
units, into two separate lots. The application also includes a request to
establish alternative setbacks pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code
Section 20.30.110(C). No new construction is proposed.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project as recommended.
AYES:
Dunlap, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren and Zak
ABSTAIN:
None
Planning Commission Agenda Report
March 17, 2016
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NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM NO. 6 UPTOWN NEWPORT PLANNED COMMUNITY PARK IN -LIEU FEE
CREDITS (PA2016-120)
Site Location: 4311 - 4321 Jamboree Road
SUMMARY: The Uptown Newport Planned Community is required to dedicate
parkland and pay a parkland in -lieu fee. The Newport Beach Municipal
Code (NBMC), the General Plan, and the Development Agreement
between the City and the developer provide for three potential credits
against the payment of in -lieu fees. The developer requests consideration
and approval of credits for Phase 1.
At the request of staff and concurrence from the applicant, the Planning
Commission voted to remove the item from the calendar.
AYES:
Dunlap, Koetting, Kramer, Lawler, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren and Zak
ABSTAIN:
None
January 24, 2017
Agenda Item No. 7
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
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.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 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 THE VILLAS AT FASHION ISLAND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA2016-179)
Site Location: 4200 San Joaquin Plaza
Summary:
A conditional use permit request for a cafe and a poolside cocktail lounge with a Type 57 (Special On Sale
General) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license at the Villas Fashion Island, a residential apartment
complex. The cafe is located near the center of the residential development with proposed hours of
operation of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily. The cocktail lounge has proposed hours of operation of 7:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, with alcohol service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The pool has proposed hours of
5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with alcohol service from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Establishments will be open to
residents and their guests only. Late hours, live entertainment and dancing are not a part of this
application.
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 of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the
new structures consist of less than 2,500 square feet; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2016-045.
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ITEM NO. 3 STOLZ RESIDENCE ADDITION (PA2016-198)
Site Location: 2003 Yacht Defender
Summary:
A request to modify the view and street setbacks to allow second story additions to an existing
nonconforming single-family residence that exceeds the lot coverage limitation and encroaches into the
view and street setbacks.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15305 (Class 5, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. approving Staff Approval No. SA2016-019.
ITEM NO.4 MITCHELL RESIDENCE ADDITION (PA2016-201)
Site Location: 1911 Yacht Colinia
Summary:
A request to modify the front setback from 10 feet to 6 feet. This would allow a 164 -square -foot addition
to an existing single-family residence adjacent to the existing garage.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15305 under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. approving Staff Approval No. SA2016-022.
ITEM NO. 5 SWEENEY/LEGGETT LOT SPLIT AND ALTERNATIVE SETBACK DETERMINATION
(PA2016-006)
Site Location: 401 Heliotrope Avenue and 2820 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar
Summary:
Tentative parcel map to subdivide a parcel, that includes two condominium units, into two separate lots.
The application also includes a request to establish alternative setbacks pursuant to Newport Beach
Municipal Code Section 20.30.110(C). No new construction is proposed.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
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2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Chapter 3; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. approving Newport Parcel Map No. NP2016-001 and Staff
Approval No. SA2016-020.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 6 UPTOWN NEWPORT PLANNED COMMUNITY PARK IN -LIEU FEE CREDITS (PA2016-120)
Site Location: 4311 - 4321 Jamboree Road
Summary:
The Uptown Newport Planned Community is required to dedicate parkland and pay a parkland in -lieu
fee. The Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC), the General Plan, and the Development Agreement
between the City and the developer provide for three potential credits against the payment of in -lieu
fees. The developer requests consideration and approval of credits for Phase 1.
Recommended Action:
1. Determine the approval of park in -lieu fee credits is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3);
2. Approve a credit in the amount of $3,188,0341 for improvement costs for the Phase1 public
park consistent with NBMC Section 19.52.030(B);
3. Approve a credit in the amount of $1,998,839.94 for private recreational amenities within the
first two buildings constructed pursuant to NBMC Section 19.52.080; and
4. Approve a credit in the amount of $2,176,717.17 for public recreational open space amenities
pursuant to General Plan Land Use Element Policy LU 6.15.16.
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 7 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
ITEM NO. 9 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT
ITEM NO. 10 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT
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