HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190509_PC_Staff ReportCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
May 9, 2019
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: Anton Aesthetics (PA2019-025)
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-012
SITE LOCATION: 20331 Irvine Avenue, Units E6 and E7
APPLICANT: Anton Aesthetics
OWNER: The Jetty Newport Beach LLC
PLANNER: David S. Lee, Assistant Planner
949-644-3225, dlee@newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
The application is for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow operation of a plastic surgery
center (medical office) use within an existing professional office park. The subject site is
located within the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan (SP-7) within the Professional and
Administrative Office District. A medical office is not listed as an allowed use; however, a
conditional use permit may be approved for an unlisted use if it is determined to be
consistent with the intent and purpose of the Professional and Administrative Office District.
The plastic surgery center would occupy approximately 6,108 square feet of gross floor area
within the larger complex and operate from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. PC2019-010 approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-
012 (Attachment No. PC 1).
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VICINITY MAP
GENERAL PLAN ZONING
LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING CURRENT USE
ON-SITE CO-G (General
Commercial Office)
Santa Ana Heights Specific
Plan (SP-7) Professional and
Administrative Office
Office Park
NORTH RS-D (Single Unit
Residential)
SP-7 Residential Single
Family (8000) (N) Single-Family Residential
SOUTH PR (Parks and
Recreation)
SP-7 Open Space /
Recreational Golf Course
EAST
(County of
Orange)
Open Space SP-7 Open Space Recreation Golf Course
WEST RM (Multiple-Unit
Residential)
SP-7 Residential Multiple
Family (1500) Multi-Family Residential
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INTRODUCTION
Project Setting and Background
The project site is located in the Jetty office park on Irvine Avenue near Mesa Drive. The
site is bounded to the north by residential uses within SP-7, to the south by Irvine Avenue
and Newport Beach Golf Course, to the west by multi-family residential within SP-7, and
to the east by the Newport Beach Golf Course.
The Jetty office park is comprised of six buildings totaling 80,289 square feet of net floor
area on approximately 4.71 acres. The office park was annexed from the County of
Orange in 2008, and it contains a mix of professional and administrative offices, support
uses, an existing chiropractic facility, as well as a tutoring center. The existing chiropractic
facility was approved by the Planning Commission on November 9, 2017 (Resolution No.
2070). The proposed surgery center is 6,108 square feet of gross floor area and will be
located within two suites of an existing 11,941-square-foot building. The office park is
served by an existing 301-space surface parking lot.
Project Description
The plastic surgery center would occupy approximately 6,108 square feet of gross floor area
and operate from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The
proposed plastic surgery center would occupy two separate suites. The first floor (Suite E6)
comprises of two exam rooms, multiple administrative office spaces, restrooms, and a
reception lobby. The second floor (Suite E7) comprises of a procedure room, exam room,
multiple administrative offices, restrooms, and a waiting room. There is proposed to be one
doctor and one patient at a given time on an appointment-only basis.
DISCUSSION
Analysis
Medical office uses do not typically require conditional use permits to operate in the City
of Newport Beach. They are usually permitted or prohibited in commercial or office
districts; however, the subject site is not located within a standard zone. The Santa Ana
Heights Specific Plan (SP-7) governs the site and it contains separate requirements.
Pursuant to SP-7, a medical office is not listed as an allowed use but a conditional use
permit may be approved for an unlisted use if it is determined to be consistent with the intent
and purpose of the Professional and Administrative Office District. Analysis regarding
consistency with the purpose and intent of the district is provided below. Furthermore,
medical uses are not listed as prohibited uses nor as permitted temporary uses. Ultimately,
operation of a plastic surgery center with limited hours would not be substantially different
from the existing office spaces that previously occupied the subject suites.
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General Plan
The General Plan Land Use Element designates the site for commercial uses under
CO-G (General Commercial Office). This designation is intended to provide for
administrative, professional, and medical offices with limited accessory retail and service
uses. A plastic surgery center is considered a medical office use and explicitly allowed
under the existing General Plan designation. The proposed medical office use would be
part of an existing office park (The Jetty) and would be consistent with the associated
land use designation and General Plan.
Local Coastal Plan
The subject site is not located within the Coastal Zone.
Zoning Code and Specific Plan
As indicated, a medical office use is not listed as an allowed use and SP-7 allows the
Planning Commission to allow the use subject to a conditional use permit if it finds the
use consistent with the intent and purpose of the Professional and Administrative Office
(PA) District. “The PA District is established to provide for the development and
maintenance of an optimal environment for moderate intensity professional and
administrative office uses and related uses on sites with large landscaped open spaces
and off-street parking facilities. This district is intended to be located on heavily traveled
streets or adjacent to commercial or industrial uses, and may be used to buffer residential
uses.” The proposed plastic surgery center would occupy an existing office space and
would operate similarly to other business or professional office uses with similar hours
from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The use would be of
moderate intensity, pursuant to the intent of the district. There would be no increased
noise, order or hazards attributable to the use compared to business or professional office
uses. The subject building (Building E) is located at the southeastern portion of the
property that abuts the neighboring golf course and Irvine Avenue, and the proposed
medical use within the building would not impact residential uses to the north and west.
As previously stated, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a
chiropractic facility within the same office park on November 9, 2017. Similar to the
proposed plastic surgery center, the chiropractic facility is also categorized as a medical
office, which is a use that is not listed in the PA District of SP-7. The Planning Commission
determined the use to be consistent with the purpose and intent of the SP-7 Professional
and Administrative Office District because the facility utilizes standard business hours, is
relatively small in space, and conducts business on an appointment-only basis, which is
compatible with the surrounding tenants in the office building and office park as a whole.
Parking
Pursuant to Zoning Code Section 20.40.040 (Off-Street Parking Spaces Required), the
first 50,000 square feet of an office park requires one parking space per 250 square feet
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of net floor area, and the next 75,000 square feet of office requires one space per 300
square feet of net floor area. Medical offices, if not more than 20 percent of the total net
floor area of the office park, share identical parking requirements. The existing office park
has a net floor area of 80,289 square feet. The proposed surgery center, combined with
a previously approved chiropractor office, totals 7,196 square feet of net floor area, which
is approximately 9 percent net floor area of the entire office park. Therefore, the proposed
surgery center shares an identical parking requirement as an office use and no additional
parking is required for the change in use.
The existing office park, including existing and proposed medical offices, contains 77,354
square feet of office net floor area, which requires 292 parking spaces. Additionally, there
is an existing 2,935-square-foot learning center within the office park, which was
approved by a use permit (UP2015-015). The learning center requires 27 spaces based
on the requirement of one space per peak staff. However, 18 required spaces were
waived as part of the approval. Parking is sufficient for the entire office park, as 301
spaces are required and 301 spaces are provided, as illustrated by Table 1 below:
Table 1: Parking Summary
Land Use Floor Area (Net) Parking Rate Total Spaces
Required
Office First 50,000 sq. ft. 50,000 sq. ft. 1 per 250 sq. ft. 200
Next 75,000 sq. ft. 27,354 sq. ft. 1 per 300 sq. ft. 92
Learning Center 2,935 sq. ft. 1 per peak staff 27
Total 80,289 sq. ft. 319
Number of required spaces waived by UP2015-015 18
Total Spaces Required 301
Total Spaces Provided 301
*Not more than 20 percent medical office uses = 16,058 sq. ft. of allowed medical office floor area
Total existing and proposed medical office floor area = 7,196 sq. ft. (9%)
Given the relatively small size of the space and the operational characteristics (one
physician with appointment-only visits) staff believes the parking demand for the space
will be similar to other office uses. Staff observations of the site indicate that adequate
parking will be available within the 301-space parking pool.
Use Permit Findings
In accordance with Section 20.52.020.F (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use
Permits), the Planning Commission must make the following findings for approval for a
conditional use permit:
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
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2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible
with the allowed uses in the vicinity.
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities.
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
The proposed project is a medical office use within an existing office park. The plastic
surgery center would utilize standard business hours and conduct business on an
appointment-only basis. There is proposed to be one doctor and one patient at any given
time. Tenant improvements are limited to the interior and require the issuance of
applicable building permits. There would be no increased noise, order or hazards
attributable to the use compared to business or professional office uses. Parking is
sufficient for the entire office park including the proposed medical office, as 301 spaces
are required and 301 spaces are provided. Therefore, the proposed medical office use
would not impact residential uses to the north and west.
As previously indicated, the proposed project includes uses consistent with the CO-G
(General Commercial Office) General Plan land use category. Staff believes that a
medical office use is compatible with the existing office park uses and the General Plan
specifically mentions a medical office as an allowed use. As previously discussed, the
plastic surgery center would be consistent with the purpose and intent of the SP-7
Professional and Administrative Office District.
Staff believes sufficient facts exist in support of each finding. The building is physically
suitable and the location and area proposed are compatible with the neighborhood. As
conditioned, it is expected to operate in an effective manner that is compatible with the
surrounding tenants in the office building and office park as a whole.
Alternatives
1. The Planning Commission may suggest specific project modifications or operational
changes that are necessary to alleviate concerns. Modifications may address the
business operation plan. If the changes are substantial, the item should be continued
to a future meeting to allow the changes to be incorporated.
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2.If the Planning Commission believes that the facts to support the findings for approval
are insufficient at this time, the Planning Commission may deny the application. Refer
to the draft resolution for denial provided as Attachment No. PC 2.
Environmental Review
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment. The application is to convert an existing office space into a medical
office, and no additional square footage or exterior improvements are proposed.
Public Notice
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of property
within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights-of-way and
waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least 10 days
before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City
Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
_________________________
David S. Lee, Assistant Planner
Submitted by:
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution for Approval with Findings and Conditions
PC 2 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 3 Project Plans
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Attachment No. PC 1
Draft Resolution with Findings and Conditions
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RESOLUTION NO. PC2019-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UP2019-012 FOR A PLASTIC
SURGERY CENTER LOCATED AT 20331 IRVINE AVENUE,
UNITS E6 AND E7 (PA2019-025)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Anton Aesthetics (“Applicant”), with respect to property located
at 20331 Irvine Avenue, Units E6 and E7 and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map
No 89-128 in the unincorporated territory of Orange County a portion of Lot 21, Tract No.
456, Recorded in Book 17, Page 9 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of said county (the “Property”), requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The Applicant proposes to operate a plastic surgery center within an existing business and
professional office park. The tenant space would occupy approximately 6,108 square feet
of gross floor area within the larger complex and the plastic surgery center would operate
from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (the “Project”).
3. The Property is designated General Commercial Office (CO-G) by the General Plan Land
Use Element and is located within the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan (SP-7) Professional
and Administrative Office Zoning District.
4. The Property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held on May 9, 2019, in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center
Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing was given in
accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code (“NBMC”). Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3.
2. The Class 1 exemption authorizes the operation, repair, maintenance and minor
alterations of existing buildings. The proposed uses will be located within an existing
building within a fully developed office park with only minor interior alterations required to
accommodate the new use.
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with NBMC Section 20.52.020(F) (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use
Permits), the following findings and facts in support of the findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The General Plan Land Use Element designates the site for commercial uses under
CO-G (General Commercial Office). This designation is intended to provide for
administrative, professional, and medical offices with limited accessory retail and service
uses. A plastic surgery center is a medical office use and is consistent with the CO-G
General Plan designation. The proposed medical office use would be part of an existing
office park (the “Jetty”) and would be consistent with the associated land use designation
and General Plan.
2. The Property is located within the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan within the
Professional and Administrative Office District (PA). Medical offices are not listed as an
allowed use; however, pursuant to NBMC Section 20.90.130(B)(2) a conditional use
permit may be approved by the Planning Commission for an unlisted use if it is
determined to be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Professional and
Administrative Office District.
3. The Professional Administrative Office District is established to provide for the
development and maintenance of an optimal environment for moderate intensity
professional and administrative office uses and related uses on sites with large
landscaped open spaces and off-street parking facilities. This district is intended to be
located on heavily traveled streets or adjacent to commercial or industrial uses, and may
be used to buffer residential uses. The proposed plastic surgery center would occupy
an existing office space and would operate similar to other business or professional
office uses with similar hours from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday (“Hours of Operation”). The use would be of moderate intensity, pursuant
to the intent of the district. The proposed suite is located at the rear of the property away
from the entry and business park frontage. There would be no increased noise, order or
hazards attributable to the use compared to business or professional office uses.
Finding:
B. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Facts in support of Finding A are hereby incorporated by reference.
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2. Tenant improvements to the existing tenant space will take place in the interior and
require the issuance of applicable building permits. No changes to the existing gross
floor area or building footprint are proposed.
3. Pursuant to Zoning Code Section 20.40.040 (Off-Street Parking Spaces Required), the
first 50,000 square feet of an office park requires one parking space per 250 square feet
of net floor area, and the next 75,000 square feet of office requires one space per 300
square feet of net floor area. Medical offices, if not more than 20 percent of the total net
floor area of the office park, share identical parking requirements. The existing office
park has a net floor area of 80,289 square feet. The proposed surgery center, combined
with a previously approved chiropractor office, totals 7,196 square feet of net floor area,
which is approximately 9 percent net floor area of the entire office park. Therefore, the
proposed surgery center shares an identical parking requirement as an office use and
no additional parking is required for the change in use.
4. The existing office park, including existing and proposed medical offices, contains
77,354 square feet of office net floor area, which requires 292 parking spaces.
Additionally, there is an existing 2,935-square-foot learning center within the office park,
which was approved by a use permit (UP2015-015). The use requires 27 spaces based
on the requirement of one space per peak staff. However, 18 required spaces were
waived as part of the approval. Parking is sufficient for the entire office park, as 301
spaces are required and 301 spaces are provided.
Finding:
C. The design, location, size, operating characteristics of the use are compatible with the
allowed uses in the vicinity.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project is a medical office use within the Jetty. The Jetty contains a mix of
professional and administrative offices, support uses, as well as a tutoring center. As
conditioned, it is expected to operate in a manner compatible with other tenants and
land uses in the building and office park.
2. The existing office park abuts residential uses to the north and west. However, the
subject building (Building E) is located at the southeastern portion of the property that
abuts the neighboring golf course and Irvine Avenue. Furthermore, the surgery center
would utilize standard business hours and conduct business on an appointment-only
basis. Therefore, the plastic surgery center is anticipated to operate similar to a typical
office space and would not impact residential uses to the north and west.
3. Adequate parking exists to the support the Project as discussed in Finding B.3 and B.4.
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Finding:
D. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed tenant improvements would be limited to the inside of the existing office
building and would not affect pedestrian circulation, parking spaces, or access to
existing tenants.
2. The Project is a plastic surgery center within an existing office park, the Jetty. The Jetty
contains a mix of professional and administrative offices, support uses, and a tutoring
center. A different medical office was previously reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission in 2017. Based on the hours of operation and nature of the small-scale
plastic surgery center use, this Project is anticipated to operate similarly to adjacent
uses and is therefore physically suitable for the office park.
3. Emergency access to and through the Jetty is currently provided from Irvine Avenue.
No changes to emergency access are proposed and on-site circulation would not
change.
4. The Jetty, including the subject tenant space, is adequately served by public services
and utilities.
5. The design of the improvements will comply with all Building, Public Works, and Fire
Codes, and plans will be reviewed prior to the issuance of building permits.
Finding:
E. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare
of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. A plastic surgery center within an existing office park would operate similarly to a typical
professional business office. The use is not anticipated to generate increased noise,
dust, odor, traffic, vibration, lighting or other potential nuisances as compared to other
typical office uses and would not constitute an increased nuisance or hazard to the
public.
2. The Project includes conditions of approval to ensure that potential conflicts with the
surrounding land uses and City as a whole are minimized to the greatest extent possible.
The operator is required to take reasonable steps to discourage and correct objectionable
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conditions that constitute a nuisance within the facility, adjacent properties, or surrounding
public areas, sidewalks, or parking lots, during business hours, if directly related to the
patrons of the business.
3. The hours of operation are compatible with other offices in the Jetty.
4. There would be no increased noise, order or hazards attributable to the use compared
to other business or professional office uses that would otherwise be allowed in the PA
zoning district.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-012 subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning), of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:_________________________
Peter Zak, Chairman
BY:_________________________
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(Project-specific conditions are in italics)
PLANNING
1. The Project shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan and floor plans
stamped and dated with the date of this approval, except as modified by applicable
conditions of approval.
2. The Project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
3. The Applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Use
Permit.
4. Prior to the issuance of building permits, applicable Fair Share Traffic Fees shall be paid
to convert the space from office to medical office in accordance with NBMC Chapter 15.38.
The Applicant shall be credited for the existing office use, and shall pay the net difference
for the medical office use.
5. This Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Planning Commission should they
determine that the proposed uses or conditions under which it is being operated or
maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or maintained so as to
constitute a public nuisance.
6. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to
the approved plans, shall require an amendment to this Use Permit or the processing of
a new use permit.
7. This Use Permit allows an outpatient plastic surgery center. No overnight patient stays
shall be permitted.
8. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhibit “A” shall be
incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of plans prior to issuance of the
building permits.
9. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall pay any unpaid
administrative costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning
Division.
10. Should the Property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, either the
current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent shall notify any future
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owners or assignees of the conditions of this approval.
11. Construction activities shall comply with NBMC Section 10.28.040, which restricts hours
of noise-generating construction activities that produce noise to between the hours of 7
a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday. Noise-
generating construction activities are not allowed on Sundays or Holidays.
12. No outside paging system shall be utilized in conjunction with this establishment.
13. All trash shall be stored within the building or within dumpsters stored in the existing
trash enclosure.
14. The Applicant shall ensure that the trash dumpsters and/or receptacles are maintained
to control odors. This may include the provision of either fully self-contained dumpsters
or periodic steam cleaning of the dumpsters, if deemed necessary by the Planning
Division. Cleaning and maintenance of trash dumpsters shall be done in compliance
with the provisions of NBMC Title 14, including all future amendments (including Water
Quality-related requirements).
15. All noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
10.26 and other applicable noise control requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. The maximum noise shall be limited to no more than depicted below for the
specified time periods unless the ambient noise level is higher:
Between the hours of 7:00AM
and 10:00PM
Between the hours of
10:00PM and 7:00AM
Location Interior Exterior Interior Exterior
Residential Property 45dBA 55dBA 40dBA 50dBA
Residential Property located within
100 feet of a commercial property 45dBA 60dBA 45dBA 50dBA
Mixed Use Property 45dBA 60dBA 45dBA 50dBA
Commercial Property N/A 65dBA N/A 60dBA
16. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the hours of
10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and between the hours of 10 p.m. and
9 a.m. on Sundays and Federal holidays, unless otherwise approved by the Director of
Community Development, and may require an amendment to this Use Permit.
17. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure.
18. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 24 months from the
actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of time is approved in
compliance with the provisions of NBMC Title 20.
19. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of
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action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
without limitation, attorney’s fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature
whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City’s
approval of Anton Aesthetics including, but not limited to, Conditional Use Permit No.
UP2019-012 (PA2019-025). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to,
damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other
expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or
proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such
proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees,
and damages which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this
condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to the City
pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
BUILDING
20. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City’s Building Division
and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City-
adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans must meet all
applicable State Disabilities Access requirements.
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Attachment No. PC 2
Draft Resolution for Denial
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RESOLUTION NO. PC2019-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
UP2019-012 FOR A PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER LOCATED AT
20331 IRVINE AVENUE, UNITS E6 AND E7 (PA2019-025)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Anton Aesthetics (“Applicant”), with respect to property located
at 20331 Irvine Avenue, Units E6 and E7 and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map
No 89-128 in the unincorporated territory of Orange County a portion of Lot 21, Tract No.
456, Recorded in Book 17, Page 9 of Miscellaneous Maps in the office of the County
Recorder of said county (the “Property”), requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The Applicant proposes to operate a plastic surgery center within an existing professional
office park. The tenant space would consist of approximately 6,108 square feet of gross
floor area and the plastic surgery center would operate from approximately 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (the “Project”).
3. The Property is designated General Commercial Office (CO-G) by the General Plan Land
Use Element and is located within the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan (SP-7) Professional
and Administrative Office Zoning District.
4. The Property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held on May 9, 2019 in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center
Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing was given in
accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code (“NBMC”). Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
The planning Commission may approve a use permit only after making each of the five required
findings set forth in NBMC Subsection 20.52.020 (F) (Findings and Decision) of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code. In this case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the required
findings based upon the following:
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Findings for Conditional Use Permit:
A. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
B. The use is consistent with the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and Municipal Code;
C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with the
allowed uses in the vicinity;
D. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the harmonious
and orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard
to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Facts Not in Support of Findings:
1. The Planning Commission determined, in this case, that the establishment of a medical
use within the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan (Administrative and Professional Office
District) would not be consistent with the purpose and intent of Section 20.90.130 of the
Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan nor Section 20.52.020 (Conditional Use Permits and
Minor Use Permits) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
2. The applicant’s request may lead to a proliferation of medical uses within an existing
professional office park.
3. The addition of medical office uses may impact surrounding residential neighborhoods.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2019-012 subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF MAY, 2019.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:_________________________
Peter Zak, Chairman
BY:_________________________
Lee Lowrey, Secretary
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Outpatient surgery center
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
Appointment only, one doctor on-site
Medical use consistent with purpose of PA Zone
Required
Parking
provided
Consistent
with General
Plan
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Planning Commission - May 9, 2019
Item No. 3a Additional Materials Presented At Meeting
Anton Aesthetics (PA2019-025)