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November 10, 2020
Agenda Item No. 11
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: 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 November 5, 2020
CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 1
SUMMARY
ACTION
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2020
Draft minutes from the October 22, 2020, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission considered the draft minutes and suggested edits from
a member of the public. The amended minutes were approved by the following
vote.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Koetting Lowrey, Rosene, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kleiman
ABSTAIN:
None
Approved as amended
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE STATUS REPORT
SUMMARY: Staff provided a brief summary of continuing efforts with the update highlighting
upcoming meetings (Attachment 1).
ACTION: Receive and File
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 3 RESIDENCES AT 4400 VON KARMAN
Site Location: 4400 Von Karman Avenue
SUMMARY: The proposed project includes the development of 312 apartment units, a 284 -
space free-standing parking structure, an approximately one -acre public park, and
reconfiguration of existing surface parking lots serving existing office buildings. The
project would be located within the Koll Center Newport Professional and Business
Office Site B, generally located between Von Karman Ave. and Birch St. in the
vicinity of John Wayne Airport.
Planning Commission Agenda Report for November 5, 2020
November 10, 2020
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The applicant requests a Planned Community Development Plan Amendment to
the Koll Center Newport Planned Community Regulations, a Major Site
Development Review for construction of the project, a Traffic Study pursuant to the
Traffic Phasing Ordinance, a Lot Line Adjustment, an Affordable Housing
Implementation Plan including one development concession related to the mix of
affordable unit types, and a Development Agreement that would provide vested
right to develop the proposed project, while providing negotiated public benefits.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the project
as recommended with a change to one finding and modifications to the conditions.
AYES:
Klaustermeier, Koetting, Rosene, and Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kleiman
RECUSED:
Ellmore and Lowrey
ACTION: Approved as amended
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• Introducing Circulation Element and update proce;
• Terminology
• Overview of current General Plan transportation tl
• Open dialogue and comment (verbal and chat box
• Interactive poll questions
ell, Circulation Element Planning Commission Meeting
As part of the November Planning Commission Meeting, City staff
and consultants will provide an introduction to the Circulation
• Element Update process to the Commission. Community members
are encourage to join, to learn about the process, and to provide
comments.
First Circulation Element Virtual Workshop
This virtual workshop will provide an opportunity for community
members to learn about the Circulation Element Update process as
N 3 it kicks off and provide important feedback right from the beginning!
Join us for a "Circulation Element" 141 and learn about the important
considerations that go into the update.
Thursday, November 19
PC Study Session: Introduction to the Existing Circulation Element
Monday, November 23
Virtual Circulation Workshop: Circulation Element 101
Tuesday, December 15 (Tentative)
Virtual Circulation Workshop: Key Themes of the Existing Element Part 1
Wednesday, December 16 (Tentative)
Virtual Circulation Workshop: Key Themes of the Existing Element Part 2
Wednesday, January 13 (Tentative)
Virtual Circulation Workshop: Visioning and Community Dialogue
Cal
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Monday, November 16
Virtual Housing Workshop: Sites Suitability Part 1
Tuesday, November 17
Virtual Housing Workshop: Sites Suitability Part 2
Wednesday, December 2
HEUAC Meeting: Affordability
We want to hear from you about appropriate residential densities in
various parts of the City. Tell us how you think Newport Beach should plan
for future housing!
Housing Suitability Virtual Workshop Part 1
Part 1 focuses on three distinct areas, which include the Airport area
NOV 16 and Western portions of the City, Including West Newport and Vilest
6-8 P.M.)Newport Mesa
Housing Suitability Virtual Workshop Part 2
Part 2 focuses on two additional areas, including Newport Center and
NOV 17 Coyote Canyon Landfill
6-8 p.m.
• Building off Listen & Learn and Subcommittee feasibility analyses
• Reporting on October 20 workshop data
• Discussion of focus areas and product type preferences
• Open dialogue and comment (verbal and chat box)
• Interactive poll questions
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JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NEWPORT BEACH
Share your ideas and shape the future of housing and transportation
in Newport Beach. Join your neighbors in easy, online activities or
participate in Zoom workshops throughout November.
Share your Insights on NewportTogethercom
Newport, To learn more, partici pate online, and register for workshops
Together. visit; www. New on rt Tog et her,com. Anyone can get information
and submit feedback even if you can't participate in the
works h ops I
We want to hoar from you about appropriate residential densities In
various parts of the City. Tell us how you think Newport Beach should plan
for future housing!
Circulation Element Planning Commission Meeting
As part of the November Planning Commission Meeting City staff
and consultants will provide an introduction to the Circulation
Element Update process to the Commission, Community members
are encourage to join, to learn about the process. and to provide
comments.
First Circulation Element Virtual 'Workshop
This virtual workshop will provide an opportunity for community
members to lea about the Circulation Element Update process as
it kicks off and provide important feedback right from the beg inningI
Join us for a "Circulation Element" 141 and learn about the important
considerations that go into the update.
To Ioarn mora and roglstar for thos & Scan
opportunitlas visit:
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www.NewportTogether.com Me 0
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Housing Suitability Virtual Workshop Part 1
Part 1 focuses on three distinct areas, which include the Airport arca
NOV 16
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and Wostern portions of the City, Including West Nowport and Wost
Nowport Masa
Housing Suitability Virtual Workshop Part 2
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Part 2 focuses on two additional areas, including Newport Cantor and
Newport Coast.
Circulation Element Planning Commission Meeting
As part of the November Planning Commission Meeting City staff
and consultants will provide an introduction to the Circulation
Element Update process to the Commission, Community members
are encourage to join, to learn about the process. and to provide
comments.
First Circulation Element Virtual 'Workshop
This virtual workshop will provide an opportunity for community
members to lea about the Circulation Element Update process as
it kicks off and provide important feedback right from the beg inningI
Join us for a "Circulation Element" 141 and learn about the important
considerations that go into the update.
To Ioarn mora and roglstar for thos & Scan
opportunitlas visit:
MA
www.NewportTogether.com Me 0
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Jim Campbell, Deputy Director
949-644-3210, jampbell@newportbeachca.gov
Ben Zdeba, Senior Planner
949-644-3253, bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov
www.newporttogether.com
November 10, 2020
Agenda Item No. 11
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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.
Please call 949-270-8165 during the meeting to provide public comments on non -agenda items.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2020
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE STATUS REPORT
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Summary:
Staff will provide a brief update on upcoming events
VIII. 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. 3 RESIDENCES AT 4400 VON KARMAN (PA2020-061)
Site Location: 4400 Von Karman Avenue
To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165.
Summary:
The proposed project includes the development of 312 apartment units, a 284 -space free-standing parking
structure, an approximately one -acre public park, and reconfiguration of existing surface parking lots serving
existing office buildings. The project would be located within the Koll Center Newport Professional and Business
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
November 5, 2020
Office Site B, generally located between Von Karman Ave. and Birch St. in the vicinity of John Wayne Airport.
Pedestrian walkways and enhanced landscaping will be provided to connect the proposed project, public park
with the existing office park, and the abutting Uptown Newport mixed-use project presently under development.
The application consists of the following components:
• Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. PD2020-001: An amendment of the Koll Center
Newport Planned Community Development Standards (zoning) for the creation of a residential overlay
zone to allow for residential uses within the Koll Center Newport Professional and Business Office Site B.
• Major Site Development Review No. SD2020-006: A site development review in accordance with the
proposed Koll Center Newport Planned Community amendment and Newport Beach Municipal Code
(NBMC) Section 20.52.80 (Site Development Reviews) for the construction of the project.
• Traffic Study No. TS2020-001: A traffic study pursuant to NBMC Chapter 15.40 (Traffic Phasing
Ordinance).
• Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2020-002: To reconfigure the two underlying parcels that comprise of the project
site in order to facilitate the proposed Project.
• Affordable Housing Implementation Plan No. AH2020-003: A program specifying how the proposed project
would meet the City's affordable housing requirements, in exchange for a request of a 20 percent increase
in density. The applicant also seeks one development concession related to the number and mix of unit
types pursuant NBMC Chapter 20.32 (Density Bonus) and Government Code Section 65915.
• Development Agreement No. DA2020-002: An agreement between the applicant and the City, which would
provide vested right to develop the proposed project, while also providing negotiated public benefits; and
• Addendum to the 2006 General Plan Update Program Environmental Impact Reports No. ER2020-003:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the addendum will address reasonably
foreseeable environmental impacts resulting from the proposed development.
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); therefore, in
accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
an addendum to the previously adopted PEIR is the appropriate environmental documentation
for the project; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-040 recommending the City Council adoption of Environmental
Impact Report Addendum No. ER2020-003, and approval of Planned Community
Development Plan Amendment No. PD2020-001, Major Site Development Review No.
PD2020-001, Lot Line Adjustment No. LA2020-002, Affordable Housing Implementation Plan
No. AH2020-003, Traffic Study No. TS2020-001, Development Agreement No. DA2020-002
for Residences at 4400 Von Karman Project located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2020-
061).
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO.4 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
ITEM NO. 5 REPORT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR REQUEST FOR MATTERS
WHICH A PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA.
ITEM NO. 6 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
X. ADJOURNMENT
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