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Agenda Item No. 11
January 8, 2013
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt<Dnewportbeachca.aov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949 - 644 -3297; bwisneski(�newportbeachca.gov
APPROVED:_ p,
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 3, 2013
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of December 20, 2012
The minutes were amended and approved (4 ayes, 3 absent).
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Myers, Toerge,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren, Kramer, and Tucker
ABSTAIN:
None
Public Hearing Items:
ITEM NO. 2 Corporate Plaza PC Amendment (PA2012 -145)
Site Location: 2 and 3 Corporate Plaza
SUMMARY: An amendment to the Corporate Plaza Planned Community Development
Plan and District Regulations to increase the permitted maximum square
footage for medical /dental use at 3 Corporate Plaza by 200 square feet to a
total of 3,300 square feet; and simultaneously decrease the maximum
square footage of medical /dental use at 2 Corporate Plaza by 200 square
feet to a total of 1,900 square feet.
The applicant withdrew this application after the public hearing was noticed.
No action required by the Planning Commission.
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ITEM NO. 3 Wardy Residence (PA2012 -140)
Site Location: 1111 Dolphin Terrace
SUMMARY: A request for approval of a Site Development Review to allow an increase in
the boundaries of Development Area B for the purpose of the construction of
a pool and retaining walls in Development Area C. The application also
includes a request for a Modification Permit to allow a retaining wall over 8
feet in height from finished grade. These improvements are proposed in
conjunction with the construction of a new single family residence.
Planning Manager Patrick Alford gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' requests.
The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (4 ayes,
3 absent).
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Myers, Toerge,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren, Kramer, and Tucker
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 4 Plaza Corona del Mar (PA2010 -061)
Site Location: 3900 and 3928 East Coast Highway
SUMMARY: The applicant requests approval of a horizontal mixed -use development
with six detached dwelling units above a common subterranean parking
structure, a 2,160- square -foot office addition above an existing 535 -
square -foot delicatessen (Gallo's Deli), and a 10 -space shared surface
parking lot.
Associate Planner Jaime Murillo gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' request and addressed comments raised by the Planning
Commission at the December 6, 2012 public hearing.
The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (4 ayes,
3 absent).
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Myers, Toerge,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Hillgren, Kramer, and Tucker
ABSTAIN:
None
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Submitted bv:
, Deputy Director
City Council Staff Report January 08, 2013
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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Agenda Item No. 1 1'
January 8, 2013
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. (Red light
signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for
summation.) 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 20, 2012
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes
are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) 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 Corporate Plaza PC Amendment (PA2012 -145)
Site Location: 2 and 3 Corporate Plaza
Summary:
An amendment to the Corporate Plaza Planned Community Development Plan and District Regulations
to increase the permitted maximum square footage for medical /dental use at 3 Corporate Plaza by 200
square feel to a total of 3,300 square feet; and simultaneously decrease the maximum square footage of
medical /dental use at 2 Corporate Plaza by 200 square feet to a total of 1,900 square feet.
CEQA Compliance:
This action is covered by the general rule that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
(Section 15061.1b.3 of the CEQA Guidelines). Therefore, this activity is not subject to CEQA.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Planned Community Development Plan Amendment
No. PD2012 -003.
ITEM NO. 3 Wardy Residence (PA2012 -140)
Site Location: 1111 Dolphin Terrace
Summary:
A request for approval of a Site Development Review to allow an increase in the boundaries of
Development Area 8 for the purpose of the construction of a pool and retaining walls in Development
Area C. The application also includes a request for a Modification Permit to allow a retaining wall over 8
feet in height from finished grade. These improvements are proposed in conjunction with the
construction of a new single family residence.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 1530.3, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Site Development Review No. SD2012 -005 and
Modification Permit No. MD2012 -017.
ITEM NO. 4 Plaza Corona del Mar (PA2010 -061)
Site Location: 3900 and 3928 East Coast Highway
Summary:
The applicant requests approval of a horizontal mixed -use development with six detached dwelling
units above a common subterranean parking structure, a 2,160- square -foot office addition above an
existing 535- square -foot delicatessen (Gallo's Deli), and a 10 -space shared surface parking lot. The
following approvals are requested or required in order to implement the project as proposed:
1. Site Development Review: to ensure compatibility with the site and surrounding land uses;
2. Conditional Use Permit: to allow parking for nonresidential uses in an off -site residential zoning
district and to reduce the off - street parking to require two guest spaces for the six residential units
where the Zoning Code requires three spaces;
3. Modification Permit: to allow a retaining wall up to 17 feet 2 inches in height, where the Zoning
Code limits the height to 8 feet;
4. Tentative Tract Map: for residential condominium purposes and to consolidate five lots and
portions of a vacated alley into two lots; and
5. Variance: for the residential structures to establish a 15 -foot front setback and corresponding
buildable area where a 20 -foot setback is currently required.
The project was continued from the December 6, 2012, Planning Commission meeting to allow staff
to re- notice the public hearing to include a potential waiver of one guest parking space for the
residential component of the project and to include additional analysis related to the architectural
design and construction of the project.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15332, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines - Class 32 (In -Fill Development).
Recommended Action
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Conditional Use Permit No, UP2012 -011, Modification
Permit No. MD2012 -011, Site Development Review No. SD2012 -001, Tentative Tract Map
No. NT2012 -001, and Variance No. VA2012 -007.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT.
ITEM NO. 9 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item No. 11
January 8, 2012
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandtpnewportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949 - 644 -3297; bwisneski(cilnewportbeachca.gov
APPROVED: , o'
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TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for December 20, 2012
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of December 6, 2012
The minutes were amended and approved (6 ayes, 1 abstention)
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Ameri
Public Hearing Items:
ITEM NO. 2 Uptown Newport (PA2011 -134)
Site Location: 4311 -4321 Jamboree Road, North side of Jamboree Road.
between Birch Street and Fairchild Road
SUMMARY: The redevelopment of a 25 -acre office and industrial site with a mixed -use
community consisting of up to 1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of
neighborhood- serving retail space, and two 1 -acre public parks. Residential product
types would be for sale and rental with a mix of townhomes, and mid- and high -rise
apartments and condominiums. Between 102 and 369 units would be made
available as affordable housing depending upon the target income category (i.e.
very-low, low or moderate income households). Most buildings would range
between 30 and 75 feet in height with several residential towers up to 150 feet in
height. Project approval requires a Planned Community Development Plan
amendment and adoption, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic Study, Affordable Housing
Implementation Plan, and Development Agreement.
City Council Staff Report
January 08, 2012
Page 2
Principle Planner Jim Campbell gave a presentation summarizing the applicants'
requests and detailing the changes to the application since the Planning
Commission reviewed the item on December 6, 2013.
The Commission continued their consideration to February 7, 2013, and directed
staff to report the outcome of the several straw votes taken thus far related to
several of their recommendations to the City Council, including:
1. No need to recirculate the draft Environmental Impact Report.
2. The draft Environmental Impact Report is adequate and should be referred
for certification by the City Council.
3. The draft statement of overriding considerations is appropriate and should be
referred to the City Council for consideration.
4. The proposed amendment of the Koll Center PC is appropriate and should be
referred to the City Council for consideration.
5. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Integrated Conceptual
Development Plan as it relates to vehicle and pedestrian connectivity with
surrounding properties.
6. The following components of the proposed Uptown Newport Planned
Community documents are adequate and should be referred to the City
Council for adoption:
a. Land Uses, Development Standards and Procedures (as modified)
b. Phasing Plan (as modified)
The Planning Commission will consider the proposed Design Guidelines, Tract
Map conditions, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, and Development
Agreement on February 7, 2013. The Planning Commission voted unanimously
to continue the item to February 7, 2013 (7 ayes).
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Submitted by:
, Deputy Director
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Agenda Item No. 11
January 0, 2012
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2012
REGULAR MEETING —1:30 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. (Red light
signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for
summation.) 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.
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 2012
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes
are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) 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 Uptown Newport (PA2011 -134)
Site Location: 4311 -4321 Jamboree Road, North side of Jamboree Road. between
Birch Street. and Fairchild Road
Summary:
The redevelopment of a 25 -acre office and industrial site with a mixed -use community consisting of up to
1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of neighborhood - serving retail space, and two 1 -acre public
parks. Residential product types would be for sale and rental with a mix of townhomes, and mid- and
high -rise apartments and condominiums. Between 102 and 369 units would be made available as
affordable housing depending upon the target income category (i.e. very-low, low or moderate income
households). Most buildings would range between 30 and 75 feet in height with several residential
towers up to 150 feet in height. Project approval requires a Planned Community Development Plan
amendment and adoption, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic Study, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan,
and Development Agreement.)
CEQA Compliance:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the City of Newport Beach has prepared
Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2010051094 to evaluate the environmental impacts resulting
from the proposed project.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No._ recommending the City Council take the following actions:
a. Certification of Environmental Impact Report No. ER2012 -001 (SCH #2010051094); and
b. Approval of Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. PD2011 -003, Planned
Community Development Plan Adoption No. PC2012 -001, Traffic Study No. TS2012 -005,
Tentative Tract Map No. NT2012 -002, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan No.
AH2012 -001, and Development Agreement No. DA2012 -003.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT.
ITEM NO. 6 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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NEWPORTREACH
City Council Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 11
January 8, 2013
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt(a)newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949- 644 -3297; bwisneski(@newportbeachca.gov
APPROVED: �_ p, 1[ nq
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for December 6, 2012
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of November S, 2012
The minutes were amended and approved (5 ayes, 2 absent).
AYES:
Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Amer! and Hillgren
ABSTAIN:
None
Public Hearing Items:
ITEM NO. 2 Goldenrod Variance (PA2012 -126)
Site Location: 211 Goldenrod Avenue
SUMMARY: A variance application for a new single -unit dwelling to encroach 5 feet into the required
10 -foot rear yard setback, to exceed the maximum floor area limit by approximately 450
square feet, and to allow the third floor to be located closer than 15 feet to the front
setback line. Associate Planner Fern Nueno gave a presentation summarizing the
applicant's request.
The Planning Commission approved the project as recommended (5 ayes, 2 absent).
AYES:
Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Ameri and Hillgren
ABSTAIN:
None
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Planning Commission Agenda Report for December 6, 2012
January 08, 2013
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ITEM NO. 3 Plaza Corona del Mar (PA2010 -061)
Site Location: 3900 and 3928 East Coast Highway
SUMMARY: The applicant requests approval of a horizontal mixed -use development with six
detached dwelling units above a common subterranean parking structure, a 2,160 -
square -foot office addition above an existing 535 - square -foot delicatessen (Gallo's
Deli), and a 10 -space shared surface parking lot. The following approvals are requested
or required in order to implement the project as proposed:
A site development review to ensure compatibility with the site and surrounding
land uses;
2. A conditional use permit to allow parking for nonresidential uses in a residential
zoning district and to allow off -site parking,
3. A modification permit to allow a retaining wall up to 17 feet 2 inches in height,
where the Zoning Code limits the height to 8 feet;
4. A variance for the residential structures to establish a 15 -foot front setback and
corresponding buildable area where a 20 -foot setback is currently required; and
5. A tentative tract map for residential condominium purposes and to consolidate
five lots and portions of a vacated alley into two lots.
Assistant Planner Makana Nova gave a presentation summarizing the applicants'
requests. Following the public hearing, the Commissioners discussed concerns with
the shared parking and trash areas and suggested staff explore options, such as
waiving the required guest parking space or time restrictions, to ensure the parking
spaces are available for the commercial uses.
The Planning Commission voted continue the item to January 3, 2013 (6 ayes, 1
absent).
AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Amer!
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 4 Port Theater Alcohol Service (PA2012 -070)
Site Location: 2905 E. Coast Highway
SUMMARY: A minor use permit for the Port Theater to allow the addition of a Type 47 (On -Sale
General) Alcoholic Beverage Control License in conjunction with food service at a
landmark theater. The requested hours of operation for alcohol service are from 8:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily. The existing theater operates from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.,
daily. Alcohol service during shows would be provided on the second floor mezzanine
and access to this area would be limited to patrons 21 years of age and older. Alcohol
service is also proposed throughout the theater (both the first and second level) during
shows that are limited to patrons over the age of 21. This application has been referred
to the Planning Commission by the Zoning Administrator for consideration and action.
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Planning Commission Agenda Report.for December 6, 2012
January 08, 2013
Page 3
Assistant Planner Makana Nova gave a presentation summarizing the applicants'
requests. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission made several
amendments to the conditions of approval.
The Planning Commission approved the project as amended (6 ayes, 1 absent).
AYES:.
Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Ameri
ABSTAIN:
None
ITEM NO. 5 Uptown Newport (PA2011 -134)
Site Location: 4311 -4321 Jamboree Road, northwest side of Jamboree Road
between Birch Street and Fairchild Road
SUMMARY: The redevelopment of a 25 -acre office and industrial site with a mixed -use community
consisting of up to 1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of neighborhood - serving
retail space, and two 1 -acre public parks. Residential product types would be for sale
and rental with a mix of townhomes, and mid- and high -rise apartments and
condominiums. Between 102 and 369 units would be made available as affordable
housing depending upon the target income category (i.e. very-low, low or moderate
income households). Most buildings would range between 30 and 75 feet in height with
several residential towers up to 150 feet in height. Project approval requires a Planned
Community Development Plan amendment and adoption, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic
Study, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan, and Development Agreement.
Associate Planner Rosalinh Ung gave a presentation summarizing the project and
applicant's request focusing on the revisions to the planned community documents
and tract map. Ms. Joann Hadfield of The Planning Center provided an overview of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process and Environmental Impact
Report (EIR). A public hearing was conducted.
After the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission took straw votes
related to the adequacy or recirculation of the EIR. The votes indicate that the
Commission would find the EIR adequate and that there was no need to recirculate
the document. The Commission also took a straw vote on a draft statement of
overriding circumstances indicating that the Commission would recommend its
adoption.
Due to the lateness of the hour, the Planning Commission could not complete its
deliberations on the overall project and they unanimously voted to continue
consideration of the project to 1:30 P.M., December 20, 2012. (6 ayes, 1 absent).
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Amer
ABSTAIN:
None
S�uubbq,mitted by:
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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
REGULAR MEETING — 5:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generall y
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Speakers must limi
signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies
summation.) Before speaking, please state your name for the
provided at the podium.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Agenda Item No. 11
January 8, 2013
considered to be within the subject matter
t comments to three (3) minutes. (Red light
that the speaker has one (1) minute left for
record and print your name on the blue forms
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes
are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) 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 Goldenrod Variance (PA2012 -126)
Site Location: 211 Goldenrod Avenue
Summary:
A variance application for a new single -unit dwelling to encroach 5 feet into the required 10 -foot rear
yard setback, to exceed the maximum floor area limit by approximately 450 square feet, and to allow the
third floor to be located closer than 15 feet to the front setback line.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Variance No. VA2012 -006.
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ITEM NO. 3 Plaza Corona del Mar (PA2010 -061)
Site Location: 3900 and 3928 East Coast Highway
Summary:
The applicant requests approval of a horizontal mixed -use development with six detached dwelling units
above a common subterranean parking structure, a 2,160- square -foot office addition above an existing
535 - square -foot delicatessen (Gallo's Deli), and a 10 -space shared surface parking lot. The following
approvals are requested or required in order to implement the project as proposed:
1. A site development review to ensure compatibility with the site and surrounding land uses;
2. A conditional use permit to allow parking for nonresidential uses in a residential zoning district
and to allow off -site parking;
3. A modification permit to allow a retaining wall up to 17 feet 2 inches in height, where the Zoning
Code limits the height to 8 feet;
4. A variance for the residential structures to establish a 15 -foot front setback and corresponding
buildable area where a 20 -foot setback is currently required; and
5. A tentative tract map for residential condominium purposes and to consolidate five lots and
portions of a vacated alley into two lots.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15332, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines - Class 32 (In -Fill Development).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2012 -011, Modification
Permit No. MD2012 -011, Site Development Review No. SD2012 -001, Tentative Tract Map
No. NT2012 -001, and Variance No. VA2012 -007.
ITEM NO. 4 Port Theater Alcohol Service (PA2012.070)
Site Location: 2905 E. Coast Highway
Summary:
A minor use permit for the Port Theater to allow the addition of a Type 47 (On -Sale General) Alcoholic
Beverage Control License in conjunction with food service at a landmark theater. The requested hours
of operation for alcohol service are from 8:00 a.m, to 11:00 p.m., daily. The existing theater operates
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily. Alcohol service during shows would be provided on the second floor
mezzanine and access to this area would be limited to patrons 21 years of age and older. Alcohol
service is also proposed throughout the theater (both the first and second level) during shows that are
limited to patrons over the age of 21. This application has been referred to the Planning Commission by
the Zoning Administrator for consideration and action.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
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VIII.
X.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. _approving Minor Use Permit No. UP2012 -009
ITEM NO. 5 Uptown Newport (PA2011 -134)
Site Location: 4311 -4321 Jamboree Road, North side of Jamboree Road. between
Birch Street. and Fairchild Road
Summary:
The redevelopment of a 25 -acre office and industrial site with a mixed -use community consisting of up to
1,244 residential units, 11,500 square feet of neighborhood- serving retail space, and two 1 -acre public
parks. Residential product types would be for sale and rental with a mix of townhomes, and mid- and
high -rise apartments and condominiums. Between 102 and 369 units would be made available as
affordable housing depending upon the target income category (i.e. very-low, low or moderate income
households). Most buildings would range between 30 and 75 feet in height with several residential
towers up to 150 feet in height. Project approval requires a Planned Community Development Plan
amendment and adoption, Tentative Tract Map, Traffic Study, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan,
and Development Agreement.
CEQA Compliance:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the City of Newport Beach has prepared
Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2010051094 to evaluate the environmental impacts resulting
from the proposed project.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. recommending the City Council take the following actions:
a. Certification of Environmental Impact Report No. ER2012 -001 (SCH #2010051094); and
b. Approval of Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. PD2011 -003, Planned
Community Development Plan Adoption No. PC2012 -001, Traffic Study No. TS2012 -005,
Tentative Tract Map No. NT2012 -002, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan No.
AH2012 -001, and Development Agreement No. DA2012 -003.
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
ITEM NO. 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT.
ITEM NO. 9 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT
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