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Agenda Item No. 9
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
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 MAY 7, 2020
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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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 AT&T SMALL CELL SLC0796 APPEAL (PA2019-111)
Site Location: Public right-of-way, City streetlight number SLC0796. At the northwestern
corner of Balboa Boulevard and 301h Street.
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Summary:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on April 16, 2020, to approve a minor use permit allowing
the installation of a small cell wireless facility on a City -owned streetlight pole. Project implementation will
be fully contained within the public right-of-way on Balboa Boulevard and includes the following: (1)
Removal and replacement of an existing City streetlight; (2) Installation of a small cell wireless facility that
consists of four remote radio units, a raycap disconnect, and an omni -directional antenna within a 12 -inch
diameter antenna screening shroud. This equipment would be fixed to the top of the replaced streetlight
pole for a maximum height of 34 feet, 9 inches. Support equipment will be in an adjacent below grade
vault.
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 Sections
15302 and 15303 under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures), respectively, of the State CEQA (California Environmental Quality
Act) Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment and the exceptions to the Class 3 exemption
under Section 15300.2 do not apply; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-018 affirming the decision of the Zoning Administrator
and approving Minor Use Permit No. UP2019-030 with the attached Findings and
Conditions.
ITEM NO. 3 AT&T SMALL CELL SLC4653 CALL FOR REVIEW (PA2019-115)
Site Location: Public right-of-way, city streetlight number SLC4653. On the north side of
Bayside Drive, approximately 900 feet northwest of EI Paseo Drive.
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Summary:
A call for review by the Planning Commission of the Zoning Administrator's decision on April 16, 2020, to
approve a minor use permit allowing the installation of a small cell wireless facility on a City -owned
streetlight pole. Project implementation will be fully contained within the public right-of-way on Bayside
Drive and includes the following: (1) Removal and replacement of an existing City streetlight; (2)
Installation of a small cell wireless facility that consists of four remote radio units, a raycap disconnect, and
an omni -directional antenna within a 12 -inch diameter antenna screening shroud. This equipment would
be fixed to the top of the replaced streetlight pole for a maximum height of 27 feet, 5 inches. Support
equipment will be in an adjacent below grade vault.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file. This item has been canceled because the call for review was not timely filed during the
14 -day appeal/call for review period prescribed by the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
ITEM NO. 4 NEWPORT AIRPORT VILLAGE (PA2014-225)
Site Location: 4525 MacArthur Boulevard
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call, 949-270-8165.
Summary:
The applications listed below would allow for the redevelopment of approximately 16.46 acres of the
northerly portion of the Campus Tract to create a new mixed-use commercial and residential
development. The site is located near at the corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Birch St. in the Airport Area
of the City. The site is currently allowed a maximum development of 358,498 square feet of
nonresidential uses by the General Plan and Zoning Code. If approved, the requested applications
would reduce nonresidential uses to 297,572 square feet and accommodate up to 444 dwelling units
on about a 7.14 -acre portion of the project site that is not subjected to excessive noise or within a JWA
safety zone that would prohibit residential development.
The applicant, requests approval of the following legislative applications from the City of Newport
Beach:
General Plan Amendment — To designate the site as an Anomaly on Table LU2 — Anomaly
Locations of the Land Use Element to change the land use category from AO (Airport Office and
Supporting uses) to MU -H2 (Mixed Use Horizontal). The proposed amendment includes no
additional dwelling units in beyond those currently allowed by the MU -H2 land use category of the
General Plan. The amendment would allow up to 329 base units that are already allowed by the
General Plan and up to 115 additional dwelling units would be allowed pursuant to State density
bonus law provided affordable housing units are constructed.
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• Zoning Code Amendment — To change the zoning district of the project site from OA (Office
Airport) to PC (Newport Airport Village Planned Community).
• Planned Community Development Plan — To adopt the Newport Airport Village Planned
Community Development Plan (PCDP) that will include development and design regulations to
allow for mixed-use development with residential dwelling units, office, retail and other commercial
development and uses.
• Development Agreement — Review of a proposed development agreement that would provide
certain rights to develop the project consistent with the PCDP in exchange for negotiated public
benefits.
The applications listed would not authorize a specific development project at this time. The legislative
actions would only establish the policies and regulations that a future project proponent would need to
follow.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find that potential environmental impacts have been previously mitigated through the
implementation of the policies of the General Plan as evaluated in Program Environmental Impact
Report (PEIR) for the 2006 General Plan Update (SCH No. 2006011119) and the Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the 2014 Land Use Element Amendment (SCH No.
2013101064); therefore, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an addendum to the previously adopted PEIR and SEIR is the appropriate
environmental documentation for the Project;
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-020 recommending the City Council adoption of Environmental
Impact Report Addendum No. ER2020-002 and approval of General Plan Amendment No.
GP2014-004 (including a waiver of the neighborhood park dedication requirement pursuant to
General Plan Policy LU 6.15.13), Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2014-009, Planned Community
Development Plan No. PC2020-002 (including a waiver of the density standards of General Plan
Policy LU 6.15.7 pursuant to Government Code §65915(e)(1), and Development Agreement No.
DA2014-003 for the Newport Airport Village Planned Community Project, located at 4341, 4361,
and 4501 Birch Street; 4320, 4340, 4360, 4400, 4500, 4520, 4540, 4570, 4600 and 4630 Campus
Drive; and 4525, 4533, and 4647 MacArthur Boulevard (PA2014-225).
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 6 REPORT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR REQUEST FOR MATTERS
WHICH A PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA.
ITEM NO. 7 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
June 9, 2020
Agenda Item No. 9
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Seimone Jurjis, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232,
sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Jim Campbell, Deputy Community Development Director,
jcampbell@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3210
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for June 4, 2020
CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 1
SUMMARY:
ACTION
MINUTES OF MAY 7, 2020
Draft minutes from the May 7, 2020, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission considered the draft minutes and suggested edits. The
Commission approved minutes including the edits by the following vote:
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Lowrey
ABSTAIN:
Rosene
Approved as amended
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 AT&T SMALL CELL SLC0796 APPEAL (PA2019-111)
Site Location: Public right-of-way, City streetlight number SLC0796. At the
northwestern corner of Balboa Boulevard and 30th Street.
SUMMARY: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on April 16, 2020, to approve a
minor use permit allowing the installation of a small cell wireless facility on a City -
owned streetlight pole. Project implementation will be fully contained within the
public right-of-way on Balboa Boulevard and includes the following: (1) Removal
and replacement of an existing City streetlight; (2) Installation of a small cell
wireless facility that consists of four remote radio units, a raycap disconnect, and
an omni -directional antenna within a 12 -inch diameter antenna screening shroud.
This equipment would be fixed to the top of the replaced streetlight pole for a
maximum height of 34 feet, 9 inches. Support equipment will be in an adjacent
below grade vault.
The Planning Commission removed this item from the calendar at the request of
staff to conduct additional analysis by the following vote:
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AYES: Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Rosene, and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lowrey
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Item removed from calendar
ITEM NO. 3 AT&T SMALL CELL SLC4653 CALL FOR REVIEW (PA2019-115)
Site Location: Public right-of-way, city streetlight number SLC4653. On the
north side of Bayside Drive, approximately 900 feet northwest of EI Paseo
Drive.
SUMMARY: A call for review by a Planning Commissioner of the Zoning Administrator's
decision on April 16, 2020, to approve a minor use permit allowing the installation
of a small cell wireless facility on a City -owned streetlight pole. Project
implementation will be fully contained within the public right-of-way on Bayside
Drive and includes the following: (1) Removal and replacement of an existing City
streetlight; (2) Installation of a small cell wireless facility that consists of four remote
radio units, a raycap disconnect, and an omni -directional antenna within a 12 -inch
diameter antenna screening shroud. This equipment would be fixed to the top of
the replaced streetlight pole for a maximum height of 27 feet, 5 inches. Support
equipment will be in an adjacent below grade vault.
The call for review by Commissioner Weigand was received one day after the end
of the 14 -day appeal/call for review period prescribed by the Municipal Code.
Therefore, the call for review was not valid and no action can be taken on the
application. The minor use permit is approved and effective.
ACTION: Received and filed
ITEM NO. 4 NEWPORT AIRPORT VILLAGE (PA2014-225)
Site Location: 4525 MacArthur Boulevard
SUMMARY: The applications listed below would allow for the redevelopment of approximately
16.46 acres of the northerly portion of the Campus Tract to create a new mixed-use
commercial and residential development. The site is located near at the corner of
MacArthur Blvd. and Birch St. in the Airport Area of the City. The site is currently
allowed a maximum development of 358,498 square feet of nonresidential uses by
the General Plan and Zoning Code. If approved, the requested applications would
reduce nonresidential uses to 297,572 square feet and accommodate up to 444
dwelling units on about a 7.14 -acre portion of the project site not subjected to
excessive noise or within a JWA Safety Zone 3.
The applicant, requests approval of the following legislative applications from the City
of Newport Beach:
General Plan Amendment — to change the land use category of the site from
AO (Airport Office and Supporting uses) to MU -H2 (Mixed Use Horizontal)
and to designate the site as an Anomaly on Table LU2 — Anomaly Locations
of the Land Use Element. The proposed amendment includes no additional
dwelling units in beyond those currently allowed by the MU -H2 land use
category of the General Plan. The amendment would allow up to 329 base
units that are already allowed by the General Plan and up to 115 additional
dwelling units would be allowed pursuant to State density bonus law provided
affordable housing units are constructed.
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Zoning Code Amendment — to change the zoning district of the project site
from OA (Office Airport) to PC (Newport Airport Village Planned Community).
Planned Community Development Plan — to adopt the Newport Airport
Village Planned Community Development Plan (PCDP) that will include
development and design regulations (zoning regulations) to allow for mixed-
use development with residential dwelling units, office, retail and other
commercial development and uses.
Development Agreement — a development agreement would provide certain
rights to develop the project consistent with the PCDP in exchange for
negotiated public benefits to the community.
The applications listed would not authorize a specific development project at this time.
The legislative actions would only establish the policies and regulations that a future
project proponent would need to follow.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the project
as recommended by the following vote:
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Rosene, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Lowrey
ABSTAIN:
None
ACTION: Approved as recommended
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