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TIME: 7:30 P.M.
DATE: August 10, 1981
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Permaplaqued Certificates of Appreciation were pre-
sented to the following persons for their devoted
service:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Timothy P. Haidinger
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Paul E. Wickman
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A. ROLL CALL.
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B. The reading of the Minutes of the Meeting of
All Ayes
July 27, 1981, was waived, approved with the
following correction, and filed:
The vote to appoint Rae Cohen to the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission (Volume
35 - Page 213) to reflect Mayor Heather as
voting aye.
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C. The reading of all ordinances and resolutions
All Ayes
under consideration was waived, and the City
Clerk was directed to read by titles only.
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Heather opened the continued public hear-
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ing regarding GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 80 -3, a
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request initiated by the City of Newport Beach,
to amend the Land Use, Residential Growth and
Open Space Elements of the Newport Beach General
Plan, and the acceptance of an environmental
document.
A report from the Planning Department, was pre-
sented.
Letters regarding the expansion of Newport Center
were presented.
A letter from Newport Center Medical Buildings,
was presented.
The City Clerk advised that, after the printing
of the agenda, she had received a letter from
Mrs. Eleanor Forsyth, resident of Irvine Terrace,
expressing concerns on proposed amendment.
The Planning Director summarized the responses
to questions raised at the last Council meeting
with respect to Environmental Significance; Cost/
Reveune; Ultimate Buildout of Newport Center;
Bicycle Trails; Marriott Hotel's share of Roadway
Improvements; Jamboree Road /Noise Wall Fund;
Coast Highway Noise Wall, as set forth in the
staff report.
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Council Member Strauss requested that the staff
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report back on the status of Pacific Mutual's
long -range plan, which was approved by the City
Council approximately two or three years ago.
Council Member Hummel stated that he had a number
of questions for the staff, which he requested be
included in the minutes for the record.
Question: What does the City Charter say
about goals for the residential
quality of our City?
Answer: The City Attorney stated he would
research, and report back later in
the meeting.
Question: We have a traffic phasing ordi-
nance. How can this Council ap-
prove the proposed General Plan
Amendment 80 -3 which, in my read-
ings, shows great dependence upon
some arterials, i.e., San Joaquin
Hills Transportation Corridor,
Corona del Mar Freeway and others,
necessary to satisfy the impact of
certain intersections within our
City?
Answer: The Planning Director stated there
are two parts to General Plan
Amendment 80 -3: 1) the request of
the Marriott Hotel to expand its
existing facility, and the request
of The Irvine Company. The
Marriott Hotel passed the "test"
with respect to the City's traffic
phasing ordinance, and there has
been no "test" with respect to
The Irvine Company. However, as a
part of the submittal to the City,
The Irvine Company has prepared a
Transportation Management Study
Plan which has been reviewed by
the staff on a preliminary basis
and the Planning Commission. The
staff is recommending that the
Transportation Management Plan not
be considered in the City Council'
action this evening because of the
complexities, and that this be a
separate item for future considera-
tion. There has been no action to
attempt to circumvent the require-
ments of the City's traffic phasin
ordinance.
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Question: Have there been hearings to resolve the
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problems cited in the EIR for 80 -3 that
cannot be mitigated?
Answer: The Planning Director stated that the
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Planning Commission has held a number of
public hearings on General Plan Amendment
80-3, commencing in March of this year,
in which all environmental impacts were
cited. Some had mitigating measures,
which would reduce the impacts, and
others were cited as not being miti-
gatable. The action of the Planning Com-
mission at a public hearing to require
that the staff prepare a Statement of
Overriding considerations, was one of the
actions taken. It will be up to the Cit
Council to determine whether those addi-
tional impacts have been mitigated,
Question: Why hasn't the citizens Traffic Affairs
Committee evaluated the impact of the
roads proposed in the Down Coast develop-
ment and advised the City Council.
Answer: The City Engineer stated that, at the
last meeting of the Traffic Affairs Com-
mittee, the topic of discussion was not
relative to the subject issue. However,
at the end of the meeting, the staff was
requested to give a presentation concern-
ing the Down Coast area. A specific tim
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has not been scheduled.
Question: Which document provides information on
the total economic benefits to the City
for the existing General Plan, including
that which is provided to the City by
the residential construction that is
proposed and approved in the existing
General Plan?
Answer: Reference was made to Attachment No. 17
of the staff report, Cost /Revenue Surplu
(Future Development),which was explained
by Bob Lenard, Advance Planning Admini-
strator.
Question: Do office buildings generally become a.
positive or negative fiscal advantage to
the City?
Answer: The Planning Director responded that
there is a positive revenue to the City
in the approximate amount of $23 per
1,000 square feet.
Question: Has the City analyzed the problems
associated with the Avocado /MacArthur
Road couplet?
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Answer: The City Engineer replied that the Avo-
cado couplet has been on the General
Plan since 1974, and the planning that
the staff has done on the Circulation
Element, looking at various General Plan
environmental documents, has been based
on that one -way couplet being in place.
There have been no additional studies to
justify the couplet as a part of this
document. The staff has not studied the
precise planning of curb cut locations,
or subsequent entrances or exits to a
site at this point in time.
Question: What is the adequacy of the Pelican Hill
Road in this development?
Answer: Reference was made to Attachment No. 19
of the staff report, General Plan Amend-
ment 80 -3 Draft EIR, Additional Comments
and Responses, July 31, 1981.
The City Manager stated that conditions
on the Irvine Coast development require
construction of the Pelican Hill Roadway
connection to MacArthur Boulevard prior
to construction of more than 100 dwell-
ing units or 350 hotel rooms inland of
Pacific Coast Highway. The Pelican Hill
Road (TRC -1) is tentatively slated for
construction in 1985. Phase II, San
Joaquin Hills Road extension to Pelican
Hill Road is tentatively scheduled for
1986.
Question: Is it the opinion of the staff that
Pelican Hill Road will serve as a bypass
to the eastern end of our City?
Answer: The City Manager stated that the con-
sultant who prepared the traffic studies
for the City has given the staff a very
black and white figure; the result of
the analysis indicates that 30% of the
through traffic would be diverted from
MacArthur Boulevard to Pelican Hill
Road.
In response to Council Member Hummel's initial
question regarding the residential character of
the City and its goals, the City Attorney advised
that he could not find any reference in the City
Charter.
It was indicated that it might appear in the pre-
amble of the General Plan, under goals and objec-
tives.
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The following persons addressed the Council and
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expressed their views with respect to General Plan
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Carl Jones, 45 Cambria, Corona del Mar,
merchant in Fashion Island, read prepared
statement in favor of proposed amendment.
Ida Williams, 900 Sea Lane, Corona del Mar,
submitted letter regarding State and Federal
funding for road improvements. She stated
that following contact with State officials,
she was advised that:
1) The completion of the Corona del
Mar Freeway connecting to San Joa-
quin hills Corridor and linked to
PeLican Hill Road, will never be
completed.
2) Regarding the San Joaquin Hills Cor-
ridor, which was originally propose
by the County of Orange, no State
or Federal funds will be involved.
George Oschner, 1834 Leeward Lane, appeared
in opposition to General Plan Amendment 80 -3.
Carol South, 179 Pine View, Irvine, Executive
Vice President of Newport Harbor Chamber of
Commerce, submitted additional petitions with
approximately 80 signatures in support of
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General Plan Amendment 80 -3.
Paul Franklin, President, Newport Harbor /Cost
Mesa Board of Realtors, read in full a resolu
tion adopted by the Board of Directors of
Newport Harbor /Costa Mesa Board of Realtors,
going on record as favoring the adoption of
General Plan Amendment 80 -3 as proposed by
The Irvine Company with the following pro-
viso. that The Irvine Company commit them-
selves to strongly support the location and
construction of a regional airport site as
a means of mitigating any increase in air
surface traffic in the greater Newport area;
and further, that the Board opposes the Plan-
ning Commission's recommendation that housing
be required in Newport Center. In addition,
the Board supports higher density of housing
in Newport Beach in areas of lower land costs
and better freeway access than Newport Center
John Elliott, 1011 Bonnie Doone Terrace,
Corona del Mar, spoke with respect to the
need for sound walls along Pacific Coast
Highway to shield residents of Irvine Terrace
from the noise.
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Jean Wegener, 440 Rivera Terrace, Corona del
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expressed concerns she felt would impact John
Wayne Airport. She also suggested the Council
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take straw votes on each separate proposal
for General Plan Amendment 80 -3.
LaVina Hayden, 235 Poppy Avenue, Corona del
Mar, addressed the need for road improvements
and the "down coast" traffic to Newport
Center.
Debbie Gray, 407 Evening Stir Lane, spoke In
favor of the proposed amendmenL. She indi-
cated she felt the added revenue could pro-
vide additional law enforcement, as well as
paramedics.
Katherine Jorgensen, 1517 Highland, read a
prepared statement in opposition to General
Plan Amendment 80 -3.
Don Collinge, 318 Amethyst, Balboa Island,
stated his concerns were primarily for the
preservation of the quality of life for the
youth in the community.
Glen Martin, 4807 Portland Drive, Corona del
Mar, appeared in support of General Plan
Amendment 80 -3.
John McNabb, 14 Harbor Island, stated he felt
the City needed a "luxury" type hotel, as
well as economic growth, and urged the Council
to approve General Plan Amendment 80 -3.
Chris Street, 619 Heliotrope Avenue, Corona
del Mar, member of Environmental Quality Com-
mittee, spoke in favor of General Plan Amend-
ment 80 -3.
Jerry Stewart, President of Corona del Mar
Chamber of Commerce, stated her concerns re-
garding traffic through the Corona del Mar
business district. She also stated their
Board has requested that the construction of
Pelican Hill Road and San Joaquin Hills Road
be a condition of approval of General Plan
Amendment 80 -3.
Jeff Schulein, 4533 Tremont Street, Corona
del Mar, stated that he was concerned with
the proposed time - table of road improvements
and suggested a more "speclIle" schedule be
required of The Irvine Company.
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Allan Beek, 2007 Highland Drive, expressed his
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concerns with respect to traffic, housing, and
aircraft noise, which would be impacted as a
result of General Plan Amendment 80 -3.
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Louise Greeley, 16 Swift Court, stated that she
was opposed to General Plan Amendment 80 -3 at this
time because of its potential impact on traffic,
as well as the airport.
Susie Ficker, 110 -9th Street, Balboa, indicated
she was opposed to the proposed amendment because
of its impact on water quality and pollution.
Dee Dee Masters, 140 Fernleaf, Corona del Mar,
addressed the issue of proposed road improvements,
i.e., Pelican Hill Road /San Joaquin Hills Road
connection.
Frank Jank, 1741 Irvine Avenue, expressed his
concerns with respect to traffic, and indicated he
felt it should be addressed in Phase I of develop-
ment.
Jean Harrington, 2007 Highland Avenue, stated that
her concerns dealt with the impact on traffic and
John Wayne Airport.
Elaine Linhoff, 1760 Ocean Boulevard, Balboa,
stated that she was concerned with the increasein
in traffic General Plan Amendment 80 -3 would
generate.
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Bobby Lovell, 1242 Ocean Front, representing SPON,
requested the Council not make a decision on
General Plan Amendment 80-3 until Council reviewed
the "decision- making tools used by the City." She
stated that SPON has questioned the accuracy of
numbers generated for airport demand, and the
numbers of employees which are the basis for the
traffic generation figures. Most importantly,
SPON is confused over the cost /benefit tool, and
the analysis report included in the packet. She
presented an exhibit showing uses which generate
revenue.
Dick Cannon, representing The Irvine Company, com-
mented that Pelican Hill Road is a condition of
Phase II of the Irvine Coastal project. Before
the 101st lot, or before the 351st hotel room,
Pelican Hill Road must be in from the highway to
MacArthur Boulevard. Assuming all approvals are
received from the governing jurisdictions for the
Coastal project and the alignment, and assuming
General Plan Amendment 80 -3 is approved, they
would construct Pelican Hill Road concurrent with
the first development occuring north of Pacific
Coast Highway.
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Mr. Cannon explained the effect of Pelican Hill
Road by displaying two charts:
. Pacific Coast Highway P.M. Peak Hour
Southbound Traffic at Marguerite.
. Average Daily Traffic on Pelican Hill
Road at Ultimate Six Lanes.
Mr. Cannon stated that assuming there are no "road
blocks" in their approval process of their Coastal
project, or in the Pelican Hill Roadway alignment,
Pelican Hill Road could conceivably be in the
1984 -85 time- frame, which is very close to when
the first buildings would be occupied.
Robert Shelton, Vice President, Government Rela-
tions, The Irvine Company, read and submitted a
prepared statement on The Irvine Company's views
regarding expansion of John Wayne Airport.
In response to questions raised by Council. Member
Rummel regarding noise reducLion, Mr. Shelton
stated that it is their assumpLion the sLandards
intended to be met in the Airport Master Plan are
reasonable objectives. It is the County's intent
to achieve 7.5 decibels and to reduce the noise
impacted area considerably. The Irvine Company is
concerned with the linkage between noise reduction
and number of flights. If there is going to be
increased activities, the ground facilities should
be increased commensurate with that activity.
With respect to terminal size, they are not expert
in airport terminals, but do realize that what
presently exists is not satisfactory. However,
with minor improvements, the terminal could be
made acceptable. More important, they feel that
full development would be premature at this time
until more is known about the alternatives, etc.
The impact of converting John Wayne Airport to an
even more active airport would have the same
impact that John Wayne Airport has on the Cities
of Tustin and Newport Beach, and they are not
going agressively after any one alternative until
all have been examined.
Thomas C. Edwards, President, Mariners Community
Association, commended The Irvine Company on the
position they have taken with respect to John
Wayne Airport, even though their association does
not support it totally. They too, share the
concern as to whether or not the Orange County
Master Plan is ever a solution. They also ques-
tion the use of the DC -9 -80, and feel a regional
airport is, in fact, a solution to the City and
County needs.
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Council Member Hummel asked The Irvine Company
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what their plans were with respect to improving
housing, transportation and water.
Dick Cannon responded that there are two forms of
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traffic mitigation. One is a Traffic Management
Plan which is meant to deal with peak hour traffic
problems. They are proposing to accept the mea-
sure of that program to achieve a 20i reduction in
peak hour traffic from environmental impact report
statistics as a goal and obligation under that
program. They are not only dealing with the 20%
new offices to be placed in Newport Center, but
are retrofitting the plan to the 80% offices that
already exist today. In addition, he is unaware
of any other source of funding which would essen-
tially complete the City's circulation system
easterly of the bay, which they are publicly com-
mitted to, in the approximate amount of $8 million
dollars.
Relative to housing, Mr. Cannon stated that there
is a proposal for housing in their general plan
process. There are also other opportunities for
housing in the City as well.
Council Member Hummel asked Mr. Cannon, "how much
retail /commercial vs. acres per 1,000 residents do
you think is right for Newport Beach ?"
Mr. Cannon responded that there are 20,000 sq.
feet which will be used for two restaurants in the
Avocado area as a part of their plan. The office
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occupant is a very important customer to Fashion
Island, and their records indicate that the office
occupant represents about 15% of the sales gener-
ated by Fashion Island merchants.
Mr. Cannon displayed a chart relative to the
importance of proposed Block 600 Development to
Fashion Island which showed land uses translated
into sales dollars from Fashion Island.
Council Member Hummel asked Mr. Cannon, "If your
company is granted the total remaining buildout
for Newport Center, how do you accommodate
the 80,000 square foot medical building that
is not before us at this time ?"
Mr. Cannon responded, "that property owner's
rights are like any other property owner's
rights, and he needs to engage in the legal
public process which is set forth in the
City's staff report as a matter of a future
general plan amendment, which the City Council
will have to consider on its own merit."
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Council Member Hummel referred to a newspaper
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article from the Los Angeles Times, dated June 19,
1981 (which he made part of the record), relative
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asked Mr. Cannon to comment.
Mr. Cannon stated that there was no question whatso
ever that Newport Beach has a major traffic and
transportation problem, which the private sector
can play a very important role in solving. The
Irvine Company is attempting to solve the local
roadway problems as evidence of their commitment;
however, there are certain roadway problems that
they cannot unilaterally solve. The Irvine Company
has always maintained that the phasing of the
completion of Newport Center is consistent with
their own objectives and certainly with the commu-
nity's at large. Their phasing program will allow
them to develop Block 600. It will provide over
$6 million dollars of local roadway improvements
before any Phase II will occur. The benefits to
the City are very significant.
Council Member Strauss made reference to the pre-
pared statement read by Robert Shelton regarding
The Irvine Company's views on the expansion of
John Wayne Airport, and indicated he would like
The Irvine Company to consider taking a strong
position against the expansion of the airport.
Mr. Cannon indicated the request would be con -
sidered, and he would report back within a reason-
able time.
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Following discussion, Council Member Hummel made a
motion to continue the public hearing to August 24,
or the following meeting in September.
William Ficker, Architect and Planner, and Appli-
cant in General Plan Amendment No. 80 -3 for the
Marriott Hotel, addressed the Council regarding his
previous request that the Council consider the
removal of two conditions imposed by the Planning
Commission: 1) the permanent division of the
junior ballroom; and 2) the contribution to
traffic or noise walls which was assessed
($300,000).
Mr. Ficker stated he would like to meet with the
City staff to discuss an alternative to the pro -
posed contribution as set forth in his letter of
August 6.
Mr. Picker further stated that he felt sure that
the Marriott Hotel would go on record as opposing
the expansion of John Wayne Airport and would,
therefore, so advise its lessees of such position.
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Council Member Cox expressed his observations with
respect to General Plan Amendment No. 80 -3, and how
he felt it would benefit the City.
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Motion was made by Council Member Cox to sustain
the recommendations of the Planning Commission on
General Plan Amendment No. 80 -3, with the follow-
ing modifications:
Airport Alternatives - To read, "The increased
City revenues generated by development pur-
suant to this project, shall be considered by
the City Council for an Airport Alternatives
Fund."
Avacado /MacArthur - Item 2 to read, "The
Orange County Transit District facility will
be located in the approximate vicinity of
San Nicholas Drive extended. Item 3 to be
eliminated.
Pacific Coast Highway Frontage - To retain the
57 residential units as designated in General
Plan Amendment No. 79 -1, and leave in the 145
floating units also as set forth in General
Plan Amendment No. 79 -1.
Block 400 /Medical Office - "The adoption of
General Plan Amendment 80 -3 is without pre-
judice to the approval or disapproval of an
80,000 square foot medical office building in
Block 400, which is under process in General
Plan Amendment 81 -2."
Block 900 /Marriott /Granville - There be no
division of the junior ballroom, and the
contribution towards the completion of the
circulation system to be worked out with the
City staff and approved by City Council
prior to construction.
John Wayne Airport - Policy statement to be
added to read "To support and encourage an
accellerated effort to solve the County
transportation system that encompasses the
utilization of other existing airports other
than John Wayne Airport and the development
of a new site within or beyond Orange County.'
Block 600 - Office towers (450,000 sq. ft.)
to be accepted as well as 300 room hotel, plu
150 residential units within said hotel
complex.
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-Phasing - Phase I - Permit the construction of
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one office tower consisting of 225,000 sq. ft.
in Block 600, and the 300 room hotel with the
attendant 150 residential units, and the con-
struction of the 165 additional hotel rooms in
the Marriott Hotel. Included with this, $4
million dollars in traffic circulation system
improvements as required by this project and
selected by the City. In addition, The Irvine
Company to make every possible effort to start
and complete the construction of Pelican Hill
Road at its earliest possible date.
Phasing - Phase II — Permit the remaining
development, with the condition that the
remaining road improvements are constructed
and that the construction will have started on
Pelican Hill Road and San Joaquin Hills Road
before any Phase II development commences.
Further to be included in the motion:
The Irvine Company and the City to explore the
feasibility of a development agreement. The
City Council should determine if this is
really in the best interest of the City.
The City Council to review all site plans for
the hotel project.
Staff directed to include the results of this
motion in preparing the necessary documents
for placement on the August 24 agenda, includ-
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1) The Final Environmental Impact Report;
2) The Statement of Facts with respect
to significant impacts identified in
the Final EIR:
3) The Statement of Overriding Consider-
ations;
4) The List of Mitigation Measures to be
incorporated into the project;
5) Adopt a resolution approving amend-
ments to the Land Use, Residential
Growth and Recreation and Open Space
Elements of the Newport Beach General
Plan; and
6) Any other document necessary for the
adoption of General Plan Amendment
No. 80 -3.
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Council Member Strauss expressed his views with
respect to General Plan Amendment No. 80 -3, and
its impact on the City.
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Substitute motion was made by Council Member
Strauss to sustain the recommendations of the
Planning Commission with the following modifica-
tions:
Avocado /MacArthur - Office space to be in-
creased to 175,000 sq. ft. Transit facility
to remain as submitted.
Newport Village - Delete 208,750 office space,
and add 125 residential units. The 20,000 sq.
ft, for two restaurants to remain.
Block 600 - Accept 225,000 sq. ft. (0) and
525,000 sq. ft. (R), but delete the 115 (R).
Block 900 /Marriott /Granville - Change the pro-
posed 165 additional rooms to 110 additional
rooms.
Block 700/800 - No change.
Corporate Plaza - Change 123,400 sq. ft. (0)
to 75,000 sq. ft. (0) and 40 residential dwell
ing units.
Pacific Coast Highway Frontage - To remain
with 145 (R) as recommended by Planning Com-
mission.
Pacific Coast Highway /Jamboree - Change the
80,000 sq. ft. (0) to 50 (R).
Council Member Strauss stated that he was in sup-
port of the Planning Commission's recommendations
for Phasing, but would like to see the language
"tightened" for Pelican Rill Road improvements.
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substitute motion was made by Council Member
Plummer to sustain the action of the Planning Com-
mission and approve General Plan Amendment 80 -3,
amending the Land Use, Residential Growth and Open
Space Elements of the Newport Beach General Plan,
with the following modifications:
Block 900 /Marriott Hotel - Eliminate the pro-
vision pertaining to the capacity of the ball
rooms.
Block 600 - Eliminate the residential struc-
ture containing 300,000 sq. ft.; eliminate
the construction of 115 dwelling units; add
to allow the construction of a 300 room
luxury hotel.
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Pacific Coast Highway Frontage - No changes
from existing General Plan (57 DU's permitted).
The 145 floating transfer units would continue
to float in Newport Center. Height limit
provision to remain.
Block 400 /Medical Office - The adoption of
General Plan Amendment 80 -3 is without prej-
udice to the approval or disapproval of an
80,000 sq. ft. medical office building (in
addition to densities already in existence)
in Block 400 which is under process in General
Plan Amendment 81 -2.
Circulation System Improvements - Marriott
Hotel contribution shall be $219,481.
Phasing of Development - Phase I - Develop-
ment Allowed - Add construction of a 300 room
hotel in Block 600.
Condition on Development - Delete Item
(d) concerning Pelican Hill Road and
San Joaquin Hills Road and add the
following condition:
That construction be commenced on
the following roads prior to oc-
cupancy of the office building in
Block 600.
1. The widening of Pacific Coast
Highway to three lanes in each
direction between its inter-
section with Bayside Drive and
MacArthur Boulevard.
2. Pelican Hill Road from Pacific
Coast Highway to Bonita Canyon;
Bonita Canyon Road widened fro
Pelican Hill Road to MacArthur
Boulevard; San Joaquin Hills
Road extending from its termi-
nus to Pelican Hill Road.
Commencement of construction
shall mean award of a contract,
which includes the roadway
grading, roadway drainage and
at least two lanes of paving t
arterial highway geometric
standards and extensive pass-
ing lanes.
That sufficient funding ($300,000)
be contributed to the Coast Highway
noise wall at Irvine Terrace be-
tween Jamboree Road and Zahma
Street.
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Phase II - Conditions on Development - That
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construction be completed on Pelican Hill
Road as described in the above, prior to the
issuance of building permits for any Phase II
development.
Staff directed to include the results of this
motion in preparing the necessary documents
for placement on the August 24 agenda,
together with the August 10 agenda actions 1
through 6.
Included in the motion, Council Member
Plummer deleted the proposed Airport Alter-
natives Fund, substituting the language pro-
posed by Council Member Cox, "To support and
encourage ........ other than John Wayne Airport
and the development of a new site within or
beyond Orange County."
Council Member Plummer clarified her motion with
respect to Block 600, stating she was proposing
one 225,000 sq. ft. office tower, one 225,000
residential tower, and one 300 room luxury hotel.
Following discussion with respect to the 150 resi-
dential units as a component to the 300 room
hotel, Council Member Plummer amended her motion
to include 100 residential units, with the condi-
tion that the City Council review the site plan
prior to construction.
Discussion ensued with respect to Phasing, wherein
the City Engineer indicated it was his estimate
that it would take one and one -half years to com-
plete Pelican Hill Road, once construction com-
menced.
Council Member Cox referred to Council Member
Plummer °s motion regarding Phase II, and suggested
the conditions be changed to read, "Phase II
development shall not begin until the construction
has begun on Pelican Hill Road."
Motion
x
During course of discussion, Mayor Heather made a
motion to reopen the public hearing for a brief
statement from the President of The Irvine Company.
Hearing no support for the motion, said motion
FAILED.
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Council Member Cox indicated he needed clarifica-
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tion of the motion on the floor with respect to
Pelican Hill Road and Phase II.
on
x
In view of the lateness of the hour, motion was
A
x
x
x
x
x
made to adjourn.
Noes
x
x
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 a.m., August 11, 1981.
Xo
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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