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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - Planning Commission Agenda and Action ReportSEW PO— u rte-_ s c q<� Fo FzN�P TO: FROM: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report November 24, 2020 Agenda Item No. 15 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 November 19, 2020 CONSENT ITEMS: ITEM NO. 1 SUMMARY ACTION: DISCUSSION ITEMS: ITEM NO. 2 SUMMARY: MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Draft minutes from the November 5, 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: Klaustermeier, Koetting, Rosene, and Weigand NOES: None ABSENT: Lowrey ABSTAIN: Ellmore and Kleiman Approved as amended CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE STATUS REPORT Introductory discussion of the Circulation Element, definitions and terminology, themes, coordination with other agencies and the update process. City Traffic Engineer Tony Brine provided a presentation (Attachment A) and public comments were received. No action was taken. 15-1 Planning Commission Agenda Report for November 19, 2020 November 24, 2020 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: ITEM NO. 3 INDUSTRIAL ZONING (IG) ZONING DISTRICT CODE AMENDMENTS (PA2020-042) Site Location: The Industrial (IG) Zoning District is in the northwest corner of the City near Costa Mesa along Production Place, 16' Street, and portions of Monrovia Avenue SUMMARY: Amendments to Sections 20.70.020 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases), 20.24.020 (Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements), 20.40.040 (Off -Street Parking Spaces Required), and 20.48.090 (Eating and Drinking Establishments) of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. These amendments would allow food service uses subject to obtaining a minor use permit and the operation of wine tasting rooms subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in the IG Zoning District. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and acted to recommend approval of the proposed amendment as recommended. AYES: Ellmore, Koetting, Lowrey and Weigand NOES: Klaustermeier, Kleiman and Rosene ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ACTION: Recommend City Council approval as presented ITEM NO. 4 ELIMINATION OF AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS (PA2019-184) Site Location: Citywide SUMMARY: Amendments to General Plan Policy NR21.2, Coastal Land Use Plan Policy 4.4.4- 4, and Sections 20.42.140 of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and 21.30.065 of Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to eliminate the existing amortization period for nonconforming signs, which currently requires all nonconforming signs to be removed by October 27, 2020. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and acted to recommend approval of the proposed amendment as recommended. AYES: Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene, and Weigand NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ACTION: Recommend City Council approval as presented 15-2 vAh •T• �.- moi► pp r.� . .�= � ►'+1� � Ili ►�/� �► � � / ► . � � � • r �i��� �i,��►ii1�iG lYIM11�oil F goal • • 0 UPDATE 101 SION MEETINC 3ER 19. 2024 Presentatim Afr Welcome and Introductions Existing Circulation Element Outline Definitions - Terminology .. Existing Circulation Element Themes S. Coordination with other Agencies 6. Update Process - Outreach 7. Question & Answer November 19, 2020 15-4 Presentation Goals PROVIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE CIRCULATION ELEIV�N` • Why the city is updating the Circulation Element • Introduction to the Circulation Element and key themes PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT November 19, 2020 3 15-5 Existing cmrculation Element November 19, 2020 15-6 Existing Circulation Element Goal: A safe and convenient transportation system Governs the long-term mobility system of the City. • %.ioseiy correlated with the Land Use dement • To provide best possible balance between land development, roadway size, traffic service levels and community character. • Community Setting • Addresses circulation based on city geography with bay & harbor. Regional traffic and summer traffic are discussed. November 19, 2020 CHAPTER 7 Circulation s �r y1 007 r Definitions -Key Terminology ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) Regional agency that oversees regional transportation system and Master Plan of Arterial Highways. LEVEL -OF =RVICE (LOS) Measure of traffic congestion. Represents operating conditions at intersection. LOS = A is free flow. LOS = E is above capacity, breakdown flow. 15-8 Definitions - Key Terminology VEHICLE M11 ES TRAVFr --D (VMT` New metric for measuring traffic impacts with land development. COMM FTE STREF Allows for safe travel by those walking, cycling, driving automobiles, riding public transportation, or delivering goods. November 19, 2020 N i' Key Themes from Existing cmrculation Element November 19, 2020 15-10 Key Themes from E. cmircul F'^F lemt MOBILIT' - Diverse transportation system reflecting city character and supporting land use plan. ROADWAY SYSTEM - Safe roadways providing efficient movement of goods. REGIONAP TRANSPORTATION - Provide consistency with regional roadway planning. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION -Provide/accommodate transit = Buses, Shuttles as alternative travel mode. November 19, 2020 15-11 Key Themes from EA,b% Circulation Element ALTERNATIVF TRANSPORTATION MODE. - Bicycles, equestrian, pedestrian, water transportation TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT - Traffic signal coordination PARKING - Provide adequate parking, shared parking TRANSPORTATION FUNDING - Gas tax, Fair Share Fees, Measure M/ OC Go November 19, 2020 15-12 Master Plan of Streets and Highways CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure CEI MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS Legend • ADOPTED INTERCHANGE • PROPOSED INTERCHANGE ROUTES REQUIRING FURTHER COORDINATION 0.75 Miles COMMUTER ROADWAY (TWO LANE UNDIVIDED) 3.24 Mlles SECONDARY ROAD (FOUR LANE UNDIVIDED) 16.88 Miles SECONDARY (NOT BUILT) 0.28 Miles PRIMARY ROAD (FOUR LANE DIVIDED) 29.$2 Miles PRIMARY ROAD ••••. (NOT BUILT) 3.05 Miles MAJOR ROAD — (SIX LANE DIVIDED) 30.64 Miles EIGHT LANE ROAD — (DIVIDED) 2.81 Miles SAN JOAQUIN HILLS TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR 5.32 Miles ADOPTED FREEWAY — ROUTES 4.48 Mlles FUTURE FREEWAY EXTENSION 0.75 Miles o as 1 MI3ea sauce: CM & Nml W,h and Urb— 0 -..ads PROJECT NUM&FR: 1557"1 fie. 9121iw 11 15-13 • r. 1 r Id V D &f•T• � 7_.,1-4fh _--- 15-14 7 14 Xw r 411# � 4 `41 441 t f -+ter _ •� �� •�~ Chevron - { It , , ) I -N ) -41%. - F I �LL 'IohTi 15-15 Fl i Tt Ilily -.r rr� -A Emilio Z City of Newport Beach Bicycle Master Plan Adopted by Newport Beach City Council October 28, 2014 mW PREPARED BY. Alta Planning + Design PREPARED FOR: City Df Newport Beach FLMNING • DESIGN 15-17 J14 Bicycle aster Plan Ilily -.r rr� -A Emilio Z City of Newport Beach Bicycle Master Plan Adopted by Newport Beach City Council October 28, 2014 mW PREPARED BY. Alta Planning + Design PREPARED FOR: City Df Newport Beach FLMNING • DESIGN 15-17 Ory of Ne-po c Beach Bikeways Master Plan ./ -Noc PACIFIC 0 C E A N Class >< Mews Provides for bicycle travel on a paved right-of-way Bicycle Path y separated from any street or highway. Includes sidewalk bikeways adjacent to street Class II Bikeway Provides a striped and stenciled lane for bicycle Bicycle Lane travel on a street or highway. Class III Bikeway Provides for a shared use with motor vehicle traffic Bicycle Route and may be identified by signing. Class IV Bikeway Provides a dirt pathway designated for the use of bicycles Bicycle Trail and pedestrians completely separated from motor vehicle traffic. ` CITY of NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN Figure CE4 BIKEWAYS MASTER PLAN Legend Class I - OffroadPaved Class 11 - On -road Striped Lane Class III - Signed Only Class IV - OH -road Unpaved 9 6.5 I mile: 5pu— City of r —Dw A—h oma urbon C—r—d. PROJECT NUMBEP2 10579-01 EIS' 16 15-18 Coordination with other Agen....,. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) Regarding consistency with the County Master Plan of Arterial Highways, Measure M funding for roadway improvements, and transit improvements. _.Q' TRANS State Agency responsible for freeways, regional facilities. State owns, operates and maintains Coast Highway south of Newport Coast Drive, and between Jamboree - Santa Ana River. ADJACENT JURISDICTIONS As an example, coordinate signal operations with Irvine and Costa Mesa. November 19, 2020 15-19 Engaging Stakeholders and the Community November 19, 2020 18 15-20 Continuing Community Dialogue • INTRODUCTORY PUBLIC WORKSHOP -November 23, 2020 • SERIES OF PURLIC WORKSHOPS - • Existing Circulation Element Themes: Mobility, Roadway System, Alternative Transportation Modes, Public Transportation, Transportation Systems Management, Regional Transportation, others? • Workshop Discussions Discuss existing circulation element themes in more detail and hear feedback from the community. - (December 15, 16) • Discuss vision and hear feedback for Newport Beach Circulation Element - complete streets, accessibility, climate change, autonomous vehicles, etc. (January 13) • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - January 21, 2021 November 19, 2020 15-21 Focused General Plan Engagement Opportunities Fall 2020 ExISYIYIy i U[1U1LJuns, Education and Visioning Housing Element 2% Combined Public Meetings Circulation Element 0 0 0 a a Winter 2020 Policy Development A1� WEBINAR 4 Spring 2021 Draft Pian ueveiopment "AA Summer/Fall 2021 -- —lopment & EIR/CEQA ? -01i 0 F! -i 7K November 19, 2020 15-22 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES DIGITAL COMMITTEE VIDEO ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY MEETING WORKSHOP PRESENTATION © 0 0 Winter 2020 Policy Development A1� WEBINAR 4 Spring 2021 Draft Pian ueveiopment "AA Summer/Fall 2021 -- —lopment & EIR/CEQA ? -01i 0 F! -i 7K November 19, 2020 15-22 Discussion November 19, 2020 21 15-23 www.New ortTogether.c m November 19, 2020 15-24 Contact TONY BRINE, City Traffic Engineer P: 949-644-3329 tbri ne(�bnewportbeachca.gov Benjamin Zdeba, Senior Planner P: 949-644-3253 bzdeba(0)newportbeachca.gov www.NewportTogether.com November 19, 2020 23 15-25 ■ ■61■61 3iiiF1J get _fir r 7r y ,L rt e r- 15-26 November 24, 2020 Agenda Item No. 15 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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 NOVEMBER 5, 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 presentation focusing on the existing Circulation Element, definitions and terminology, themes, coordination with other agencies and the update process. 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 INDUSTRIAL ZONING (IG) ZONING DISTRICT CODE AMENDMENTS (PA2020-042) Site Location: The Industrial (IG) Zoning District is in the northwest corner of the City near Costa Mesa along Production Place, 16th Street, and portions of Monrovia Avenue To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165. 1 of 3 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 19, 2020 Summary: Amendments to Sections 20.70.020 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases), 20.24.020 (Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements), 20.40.040 (Off -Street Parking Spaces Required), and 20.48.090 (Eating and Drinking Establishments) of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. These amendments would allow food service uses subject to obtaining a minor use permit and the operation of wine tasting rooms subject to obtaining a conditional use permit in the IG Zoning District. Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this action proposed herein is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section 21065 of the California Public Resources Code and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 ("CEQA Guidelines"). The proposed action is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-041 recommending the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2020-005 to amend Sections 20.24.020 (Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements), 20.40.040 (Off -Street Parking Spaces Required), 20.48.090 (Eating and Drinking Establishments), and 20.70.020 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases), of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. ITEM NO. 4 ELIMINATION OF AN AMORTIZATION PERIOD FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS (PA2019- 184) Site Location: Citywide To comment on this item during the meeting, please call 949-270-8165. Summary: Amendments to General Plan Policy NR21.2, Coastal Land Use Plan Policy 4.4.4-4, and Sections 20.42.140 of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and 21.30.065 of Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to eliminate the existing amortization period for nonconforming signs, which currently requires all nonconforming signs to be removed by October 27, 2020. Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment and CEQA Guidelines Section 15265(a)(1) due to the fact it relates to an amendment to the Local Coastal Program; 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-042, recommending the City Council adopt General Plan Amendment No. GP2020-005 and Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2019-007 to remove an amortization period for nonconforming signs (Attachment No. PC 1); and 4. Adopt Resolution No. PC2020-043, recommending the City Council adopt Coastal Land Use Plan and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2019-005 and authorize staff to submit the amendment to the California Coastal Commission (Attachment No. PC 2). 2 of 3 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 19, 2020 IX. 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 X. ADJOURNMENT 3 of 3