HomeMy WebLinkAbout02_Dandelion Café Minor Use Permit_PA2021-081CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
August 26, 2021
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT:Dandelion Café (PA2021-081)
Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-014
SITE LOCATION:4100 and 4106 Newport Place Drive
APPLICANT:Olen Properties Corp
OWNER:Newport Corporate Tower LLC
PLANNER:Melinda Whelan
949-644-3221, mwhelan@newportbeachca.gov
LAND USE AND ZONING
General Plan Land Use Plan Category:Mixed-Use Horizontal (MU-H2)
Zoning District: Newport Place, Planned Community, Professional and Business
Office Site 5 (PC 11)
PROJECT SUMMARY
A minor use permit to establish a food service, eating and drinking establishment primarily
to serve the office tenants and their visitors. The proposed café will occupy an existing
storage space within the parking structure (4106 Newport Place Drive) of anexisting office
complex. The interior space will have 674 square feet of net public area with 19 seats, a
service counter, kitchen, and restroom. The establishment also proposes a covered, 760-
square-foot outdoor dining area with 23 seats (previously two covered accessible parking
spaces that will be relocated). The existing office complex shared parking provides a
surplus of 48 spaces and with the proposed café, a surplus of 15 parking spaces will
remain. The request includes a Type 41 Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage Control
License with no late hours. The proposed hours of operation match the office building –
7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Parking is provided on-site.
RECOMMENDATION
1)Conduct a public hearing;
2)Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3)Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Minor Use Permit No.
UP2021-014 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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DISCUSSION
The subject property is located on the corner of Newport Place Drive and Dove
Street within an existing office complex bounded by MacArthur Boulevard, Newport
Place Drive, Dove Street and Dolphin-Striker Way. The property is developed with
an office building (4100 Newport Place Drive) and a parking structure (4106
Newport Place Drive) and shares a common round-about driveway with the
adjacent properties in the office complex, 4101 MacArthur Boulevard, and 4141
MacArthur Boulevard. In addition to the surface parking spaces in front of each
office building, the three office buildings also share the parking structure spaces.
The café is proposed within an existing concrete tilt-up structure within the parking
structure that was converted from two racquetball courts into storage space and
two covered accessible parking stalls in 2003. The café is proposed to be a full
food service, no late hours eating and drinking establishment. The service will
include a Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License (On-sale Beer and Wine).
The establishment will provide a 674 square foot interior net public area with 19
seats, a 760 square foot exterior net public area with 23 seats, a full kitchen and
accessible restroom. The café will primarily serve area employees and their visitors
during the week with hours of operation the same as the office buildings, Monday
through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The café will also include a catering service
for the offices. To add flexibility, staff includes a condition of approval limiting the
closing hour to 9:00 p.m. with no restriction on the days of operation.
The proposal complies with Zoning Code standards for a food service, no late
hours eating and drinking establishment.
The subject property is located within the Newport Place, Planned Community,
Professional and Business Office Site 5 (PC 11) which is intended for professional
offices and accessory commercial services such as food services. A minor use
permit is required for the food service use with no late hours within PC-11.
The General Plan designates the site as Mixed-Use Horizontal (MU-H2), which is
intended for an intermixing of uses in the Airport Area that may include regional
commercial office, multifamily residential, vertical mixed-use buildings, industrial,
hotel rooms, and ancillary neighborhood commercial uses such as restaurants
(food services). The eating and drinking establishment, food service (no late hours)
will provide a convenient commercial service to the offices as well as visitors. The
proposed use is consistent with the General Plan Designation.
PC-11 Office Site 5 does not provide a parking standard for food services, so the
Zoning Code standards apply. The Zoning Code classifies this use as an eating
and drinking establishment, food service (no late hours) and parking is required at
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a rate of one parking space per 30 to 50 square feet of net public area, as
determined by the use permit. In this case, a parking rate of one space per 50
square feet of net public area is appropriate for the proposed use based on several
physical design and operational characteristics:
The location is within an office complex surrounded by office uses. Primary
customers will be office employees;
There will be approximately 5 employees at any given time;
The restaurant has limited seating with 19 seats in the 674-square-foot
interior dining area and 23 seats in the 760-square-foot exterior area;
The Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License will add an item option to
the menu but there is no bar seating or bar area in the establishment;
The café food service is also proposed for office catering;
There are no late hours, no live entertainment or dancing;
Employees can walk to the restaurant.
The net public area used to determine required parking is the 674 square feet
interior net public area and 570 square feet exterior dining patio (760 sq. ft. – 190
sq. ft.) for a total of 1,244 square feet. The Zoning Code allows for 25 percent of
outdoor dining to not be counted towards parking requirements. Based on the
Zoning Code parking ratio of one space per 50 square feet of net public area
(1,244/50) 25 parking spaces are required.
A parking summary is provided in Attachment No. ZA 3, showing the breakdown
of the office uses that use the shared parking. The summary concludes that the
existing required parking for all of the office uses is 1,138 parking spaces, with
1,186 existing parking spaces provided (48 surplus parking spaces). With the
required reconfiguration of the drive aisles in front of the accessible parking spaces
for the proposed Dandelion café, there is a loss of eight spaces reducing the
existing parking pool to 1,178 parking spaces (40 surplus parking spaces). The
café requires 25 parking spaces. Therefore, the existing parking is adequate to
accommodate the proposed café while maintaining a surplus of 15 spaces.
The proposed project includes a request for a Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine)
Alcoholic Beverage (ABC) License to provide additional menu options for
customers and enhance the economic viability of the business. The Newport
Beach Police Department (NBPD) has reviewed the proposed use and has no
objection to the addition of the Type 41 ABC license subject to appropriate
conditions of approval. The Police Department (PD) memorandum, crime and
alcohol related statistics, and reporting district map are attached (Attachment No.
ZA 4).
Staff believes allowing the service of alcohol is compatible with existing and
allowed uses within the area. Eating and drinking establishments with incidental
alcohol service are common in office areas and will serve as a convenience to
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surrounding uses in the area. Existing uses in the neighborhood reflect the type of
restaurants, retail and service uses allowed by the regulations for the Zoning
District and typically expected by residents and the public of similar mixed-use and
commercial areas. The beer and wine service in conjunction with the sit-down
restaurant is not anticipated to become detrimental to the area due to its location
and no late operating hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project qualifies for a Class 3 (New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures)
categorical exemption, per Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). This exemption allows for the conversion of existing small structures from one
use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.
The project primarily involves interior tenant improvements to convert an existing storage
space into food service within an existing parking structure. Minor exterior alternations
involve the installation of a covered patio structure, perimeter barriers around the outdoor
dining area, cosmetic features and relocating the covered parking spaces.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of this application 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 hearing, 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.
APPEAL PERIOD:
An appeal or call for review may be filed with the Director of Community Development within
14 days following the date of action. For additional information on filing an appeal, contact
the Planning Division at 949-644-3200.
Prepared by:
MS/msw
Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution
ZA 2 Vicinity Map
ZA 3 Parking Summary
ZA 4 PD Memo and Statistics
ZA 5 Project Plans
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Attachment No. ZA 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ZA2021-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
MINOR USE PERMIT NO. UP2021-014 FOR A FOOD SERVICE,
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHEMENT WITH A TYPE 41
BEER AND WINE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
LICENSE WITH NO LATE HOURS LOCATED AT 4100 AND 4106
NEWPORT PLACE DRIVE (PA2021-081)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Olen Properties Corp with respect to property located at 4100
and 4106 Newport Place Drive, and legally described as Parcel 1of Resubdivision 0959
requesting approval of a minor use permit.
2. The applicant proposes to convert an existing storage area in a parking structure into a full
service, food service eating and drinking establishment (Dandelion Café) with no late hours
and a Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine) Alcoholic Beverage Control License.
3. The subject property is designated Mixed-Use Horizontal (MU-H2) by the General Plan
Land Use Element and is located within the Newport Place, Planned Community,
Professional and Business Office Site 5 (PC-11) Zoning District.
4. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held online on August 26, 2021,
Orders N-08-21 and N-29-20 related to COVID-19. 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
Zoning Administrator at this hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because
it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
2. This exemption allows for the conversion of existing small structures from one (1) use
to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The
project primarily involves interior tenant improvements to convert an existing storage
space into food service within an existing parking structure. Minor exterior alternations
involve the installation of a covered patio structure, perimeter barriers around the
outdoor dining area, cosmetic features and relocating the covered parking spaces.
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.48.030(C)(3) (Alcohol Sales Required Findings) of the NBMC,
the following findings and facts in support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. The use is consistent with the purpose and intent of NBMC Section 20.48.030 (Alcohol
Sales).
Facts in Support of Finding:
In finding that the Project is consistent with Section 20.48.030 (Alcohol Sales) of the NBMC,
the following criteria must be considered:
i. The crime rate in the reporting district and adjacent reporting districts as compared to
other areas in the City.
1. The Property is located in Reporting District 34 (RD 34). The Part One (1) Crimes
are the eight (8) most serious crimes defined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report
homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, auto theft,
and arson. The crime rate in RD 34 was sixty (60) crimes reported in 2020, which
is higher than adjacent reporting districts RD 31 and the citywide average, but
lower than adjacent RD 33 and RD 36. The higher crime rate is largely due to
burglary or theft from vehicles due to the high concentration of office complexes
and the high ratio of nonresidential to residential uses. The adjacent reporting
districts are predominantly residential uses. The findings can be made despite
higher concentrations of crimes and the area was designed to accommodate
restaurants in support of the office complex. The service of alcoholic beverages
would provide additional menu options for customers and would enhance the
economic viability of the business.
2. The Newport Beach Police Department has reviewed the proposed use
and based on the location, operational characteristics, and closing hour of 9:00
p.m., has no objection to the addition of the Type 41 alcoholic beverage license
subject to appropriate conditions of approval.
ii. The numbers of alcohol-related calls for service, crimes, or arrests in the reporting
district and in adjacent reporting districts.
1. In RD 34, eighteen (18) percent of the arrests were for public intoxication, DUI,
or liquor law violations. In comparison, the figure for neighboring RD 33 is
nineteen (19) percent, RD 36 is thirty-one (31) percent and RD 31 is less than
one (1) percent. The NBPD has reviewed the Project and has no objection to the
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iii. The proximity of the establishment to residential zoning districts, day care centers,
hospitals, park and recreation facilities, places of worship, schools, other similar uses,
and any uses that attract minors.
1. Although the Property is located within a planned community for predominantly
office uses, the General Plan land use designation is MU_H2 (Mixed Use
Horizontal), which allows the horizontal intermixing of uses that may include
office, multi-family residential and vertical mixed-use buildings. There is one (1)
new residential development (Uptown Newport) located more than 1,000 feet
south from the Property and there is potential for additional residential
development in the area. The Project will serve as a convenience to the office
complex tenants and visitors; and could provide residents seeking dining options.
The Type 41 ABC License with an eating and drinking establishment is not
anticipated to significantly impact these adjacent land uses.
2. There are no parks, churches, schools, day cares or places of recreation within
approximately 1,000 feet of the Project. The Project is surrounded by other
commercial and office uses.
3. Eating and drinking establishments with incidental alcohol service are common
in office areas and will serve as a convenience to future residents in this changing
mixed-use neighborhood. The proposed Type 41 ABC License in conjunction
with a sit-down restaurant is not anticipated to become detrimental to the area
due to its location and limited hours of operation. The resolution includes
conditions of approval to further minimize negative impacts to surrounding land
uses and ensure that the use remains compatible with the surrounding
community.
iv. The proximity to other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for either off-site or
on-site consumption.
1. The office area was designed to accommodate accessory restaurants that are
lightly populated throughout. The closest alcoholic establishment is the 7- Eleven
with a Type 20 (Beer and Wine) ABC License at 4221 MacArthur approximately
400 feet away at 4221 MacArthur Boulevard. The 7-Eleven is a twenty-four (24)-
hour convenience store. The next closest establishment is the Classic Q
Restaurant and Bar with a Type 47 (On-Sale General) ABC License located
approximately 600 feet away at 4251 MacArthur Boulevard. There are other
various small scale eating establishments within the same shopping center as 7-
Eleven, but they do not have ABC licenses.
2. The census tract has an approximate population of 6,393 residents with 86 active
on-sale alcohol licenses. It should be noted this census tract also includes
portions of Irvine, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana. Only seventeen (17) of the eighty-
six (86) active retail licenses are in the City of Newport Beach. The per capita
ratio of tract 0626.1 is one (1) license for every 74 residents. Per Section 23958.4
of the Business and Professions Code, we must compare this per capita ratio to
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-sale per capita ratio of one (1) license for every 621
in the county, the area is deemed to have an undue concentration of alcohol
licenses. The NBPD does not anticipate any increase in crime or alcohol-related
incidents with the approval of this application subject to the proposed conditions
of approval.
v. Whether or not the proposed amendment will resolve any current objectionable
conditions.
1. No objectionable conditions are presently occurring at the Property.
2. The Project has been reviewed and conditioned to help ensure that the purpose
and intent of Section 20.48.030 (Alcohol Sales) of the NBMC is maintained and
that a healthy environment for residents and businesses is preserved. The
service of alcohol is intended for the convenience of customers dining at the
establishment. Operational conditions of approval recommended by the NBPD
relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages will ensure compatibility with the
surrounding uses and minimize alcohol-related impacts.
3. The establishment is required to close by 9:00 p.m., daily, which will ensure the
use does not become a late-night bar, tavern, or nightclub.
4. The resolution includes conditions of approval to limit objectionable conditions
related to noise and trash from the establishment. All employees serving alcohol
will be required to be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and receive ABC-
required Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD ) or Responsible
Beverage Service (RBS ) training.
In accordance with Subsection 20.52.020(F) (Findings and Decision) of the NBMC, the
following findings and facts in support of such findings are set forth:
Finding:
B. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The General Plan designates the site as MU-H2 (Mixed-Use Horizontal), which is
intended for an intermixing of uses in the Airport Area that may include regional
commercial office, multifamily residential, vertical mixed-use buildings, industrial, hotel
rooms, and ancillary neighborhood commercial uses such as restaurants. The food
service will provide a commercial service to the offices as well as visitors.
2. The Property is not part of a specific plan area, therefore no findings of consistency with
a specific plan is necessary.
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Finding:
C. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The PC-11 (Newport Place, Planned Community) Office Site 5 Zoning District allows for
accessory commercial services such as food service uses. A minor use permit is
required for the food service eating and drinking establishment with alcohol service and
no late hours within the PC-11 Office areas.
2. PC-11 Office Site 5 does not provide a parking standard for restaurants, so the Zoning
Code standards apply. The Zoning Code classifies this use as a full-service, food
service, eating and drinking establishment and parking is required at a rate of one
parking space per 30 to 50 square feet of net public area, as determined by the use
permit. In this case, a parking rate of one (1) space per 50 square feet of net public area
is appropriate for the proposed use based on several physical design and operational
characteristics including: the location is within an office complex surrounded by office
uses. Primary customers will be office employees; there will be approximately five (5)
employees at any given time; the restaurant has limited seating with nineteen (19) seats
in the 674-square-foot interior dining area and twenty-three (23) seats in the 760-square-
foot exterior area; the Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control License will add an item
option to the menu but there is no bar seating or bar area in the establishment; the café
food service is also proposed for office catering; there are no late hours, no live
entertainment or dancing; employees can walk to the restaurant.
3. The net public area used to determine required parking is the 674 square feet interior
net public area and 570 square feet exterior dining patio (760 sq. ft. 190 sq. ft.) for a
total of 1,244 square feet. The Zoning Code allows for twenty-five (25) percent of outdoor
dining to not be counted towards parking requirements. Based on the Zoning Code
parking ratio of 1 space per 50 square feet of net public area (1,244/50) twenty-five (25)
parking spaces are required.
4. A parking summary was provided by the applicant, showing the breakdown of the office
uses that use the shared parking pool. The summary concludes that the existing
required parking is 1,138 parking spaces, with 1,186 existing parking spaces provided.
With the required reconfiguration of the drive aisles in front of the accessible parking
spaces for the proposed Dandelion café, there is a loss of eight (8) parking spaces
reducing the parking pool to 1,178 parking spaces. The total required parking spaces
including the proposed café, is 1,163 parking spaces therefore, the existing parking is
adequate to accommodate the proposed café.
5. Subsection 20.48.090(F)(3)(b) (Eating and Drinking Establishments, Outdoor Dining) of
the NBMC also requires that the review authority consider the relationship of outdoor
dining to sensitive noise receptors. The surrounding office area is mostly vacant in the
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evenings. The closest residential use is Uptown Newport which is more than 1,000 feet
away and is across the intersection of Newport Place Drive, MacArthur Boulevard and
Von Karman Avenue. The outdoor dining patio closing hour of 9:00 p.m. will minimize
noise impacts to any potential future residential use in area.
6. As conditioned, the Project will comply with Zoning Code standards for eating and
drinking establishments.
Finding:
D. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project will provide an additional service to the office complexes within the
neighborhood. The Project includes conditions of approval to ensure that the potential
for conflicts is minimized to the greatest extent possible.
2. The Property and surrounding properties on the block and within the vicinity are
developed with offices and supporting commercial uses. The closest residential use
(Uptown Newport) is more than 1000 feet across the intersection of MacArthur
Boulevard and Von Karman Avenue and Newport Place Drive. The hours of operation
of 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. will minimize any potential for late night disturbances to the
area.
3. The food service, eating and drinking establishment has appropriate trash areas within
the dining areas. There is a larger trash enclosure behind the existing office building that
will contain a dumpster that is dedicated to the restaurant use.
4. The operational conditions of approval will promote compatibility with the surrounding
uses. The floor plan provides tables to accommodate seats and a dining atmosphere.
There is no live entertainment or dance floor. The Applicant is required to maintain the
Property in substantial conformance with the approved floor plan in conjunction with a
Type 41 (On Sale General - Eating Place) ABC License so that the primary use is
a bona fide eating and drinking establishment and not a bar, lounge, or night club.
Finding:
E. 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 existing space is accessible from Newport Place Drive and Dolphin-Striker Way
which provides convenient access for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
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2. There is a sidewalk around the perimeter of the existing office building and at the entry
that provides a path for pedestrians. Ample sidewalks are provided adjacent to the
streets and parking lots of PC-11 Office Site 5.
3. The Property is located within an existing office building and the space will be improved
for an eating and drinking establishment. All tenant improvements must comply with Title
20 of the NBMC and all Building, Public Works, and Fire Codes for permits to be issued.
4. The existing office complex provides adequate access for emergency and utility vehicles
and services.
Finding:
F. 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 in Support of Finding:
1. The Project has been reviewed and includes conditions of approval to ensure that
potential conflicts with the surrounding land uses are minimized to the greatest extent
possible. The operator is required to take reasonable steps to discourage and correct
objectionable conditions that constitute a nuisance in parking areas, sidewalks and
areas surrounding the Property and adjacent properties during business hours, if directly
related to the patrons of the establishment.
2. The addition of a Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine) ABC License provides a service to
the surrounding offices and neighborhood. The café will provide an option for office
tenants and visitors as well as catering for the offices. The Project will support the
surrounding neighborhood as providing a needed service to the area.
3. The eating and drinking establishment is not allowed to operate as a bar, tavern, cocktail
lounge, or nightclub as defined by the NBMC. The proposed use includes limited hours
and closes no later than 9:00 p.m.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds this project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15303 under Class 3 (New Construction of Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has
no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
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2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Minor Use Permit
No. UP2021-014, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
3. This action shall become final and effective fourteen (14) days following the date this
Resolution was adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with
the Community Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 20
Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 26th DAY OF AUGUST, 2021.
_____________________________________
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Division
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations 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 the building permit, a fair share fee shall be paid for the net
change in trips from storage to restaurant.
5. The hours of operation shall not exceed 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily.
6. Parking shall be provided at one (1) space per 50 square feet of net public area.
7. Use Permit No. UP2021-014 shall expire unless exercised within twenty-four (24) months
from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.54.060 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted.
8. This Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Zoning Administrator if determined
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.
9. 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.
10. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhi shall be
incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of plans prior to issuance of the
building permits.
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the Planning
Division an additional copy of the approved architectural plans for inclusion in the Minor
Use Permit file. The plans shall be identical to those approved by all City departments
for building permit issuance. The approved copy shall include architectural sheets only
and shall be reduced in size to 11 inches by 17 inches. The plans shall accurately depict
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the elements approved by this Minor Use Permit and shall highlight the approved
elements such that they are readily discernible from other elements of the plans.
12. The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on the luminance recommendations
of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, or, if in the opinion of the
Director of Community Development, the illumination creates an unacceptable negative
impact on surrounding land uses or environmental resources. The Director may order
the dimming of light sources or other remediation upon finding that the site is excessively
illuminated.
13. 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.
14. All noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
10.26 (Community Noise Control) 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
15. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the
current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent.
16. Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 (Construction Activity
Noise Regulations) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, which restricts hours of
noise-generating construction activities that produce noise to between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed on Sundays or Holidays.
17. No outside paging system shall be utilized in conjunction with this establishment.
18. All trash shall be stored within the building or within dumpsters stored in the trash
enclosure (three (3) walls and a self-latching gate) or otherwise screened from view of
neighboring properties, except when placed for pick-up by refuse collection agencies.
The trash enclosure shall have a decorative solid roof for aesthetic and screening
purposes.
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19. Trash receptacles for patrons shall be conveniently located both inside and outside of
the establishment, however, not located on or within any public property or right-of-way.
20. The exterior of the business shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The
owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti from the
premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises.
21. 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 Title 14, including all future amendments (including Water Quality
related requirements).
22. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 9:00 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.
23. 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.
24. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or that would
attract large crowds, involve the sale of alcoholic beverages, include any form of on-site
media broadcast, or any other activities as specified in the Newport Beach Municipal
Code to require such permits.
25. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within twenty-four (24)
months from the actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of
time is approved in compliance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code.
26. 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
action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
whatsoever which may arise from
approval of Dandelion Café including, but not limited to, Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-
014 (PA2021-081). 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
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shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the
indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
Police Department
27. The approval is for an eating and drinking establishment with on-sale alcoholic beverage
service. The type of alcoholic beverage license issued by the California Board of
Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be Type 41 (On Sale Beer and Wine).
28. Approval does not permit the premises to operate as a bar, tavern, cocktail lounge, or
nightclub as defined by the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
29. There shall be no live entertainment or dancing allowed on the premises.
30. The Applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and all conditions of
the Alcoholic Beverage License. Material violation of any of those laws or conditions in
connection with the use is a violation and may be cause for revocation of the use permit.
31. All owners, managers and employees selling alcoholic beverages shall undergo and
successfully complete a certified training program in responsible methods and skills for
selling alcoholic beverages within sixty (60) days of hire. This training must be updated
every 3 years regardless of certificate expiration date. The certified program must meet
the standards of the certifying/licensing body designated by the State of California. The
establishment shall comply with the requirements of this section within sixty (60) days
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completion of the required certified training program shall be maintained on the premises
and shall be presented upon request by a representative of the City of Newport Beach.
32. The quarterly gross sales of on-sale alcoholic beverages shall not exceed the gross
sales of food during the same period. The licensee shall at all times maintain records,
which reflect separately the gross sales of food and the gross sales of alcoholic
beverages of the licensed business. These records shall be kept no less frequently than
on a quarterly basis and shall be made available to the Police Department on demand.
33. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed on any property adjacent to the licensed
premises under the control of the licensee.
34. Full menu food service shall be available for ordering at all times that the restaurant
establishment is open for business.
35. There shall be no exterior advertising or signs of any kind or type, including advertising
directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of alcoholic
beverages. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages or signs that are clearly visible to the
exterior shall constitute a violation of this condition.
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36. Petitioner shall not share any profits or pay any percentage or commission to a promoter
or any other person based upon monies collected as a door charge, cover charge, or
any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink orders or the sale of drinks.
37. Any event of activity staged by an outside promoter or entity, where the applicant, operator,
owner or his employees or representatives share in any profits, or pay any percentage or
commission to a promoter or any other person based upon money collected as a door
charge, cover charge or any other form of admission charge is prohibited.
38. to enter the establishment, as well as door charges, cover
charges, or any other form of admission charge, including minimum drink order of the sale
of drinks is prohibited (excluding charges for prix fixe meals).
39. No games or contests requiring or involving the consumption of alcoholic beverages
shall be allowed.
40. Strict adherence to maximum occupancy limits is required.
41. The operator of the restaurant facility shall be responsible for the control of noise
generated by the subject facility. All noise generated by the proposed use shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 10.26 (Community Noise Control) and other applicable
noise control requirements of the NBMC.
42. The exterior of the business shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The
owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter, and debris from the
premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises. Graffiti shall be
removed within forty-eight (48) hours of written notice from the City.
43. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or that would
attract large crowds, or involve the sale of alcoholic beverages.
44. The Applicant shall maintain a security recording system with a thirty (30)-day retention
and make those recordings available to police upon request.
Fire Department
45.If the occupancy is determined to be 100 persons or more, fire sprinklers shall be
required during the plan check process.
Building Division
46. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City 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
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applicable State Disabilities Access requirements. Approval from the Orange County
Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
47.The type of construction for the restaurant space shall match the parking structure type of
construction per the California Building Code.
48.The canopy for the outdoor dining shall be constructed as the same type of construction
as the existing building.
49.Verify if there are existing fire sprinklers of parking structure. If the existing parking structure
is sprinklered then the attached restaurant space shall be sprinklered.
50.Provide a Type one (1) Hood with complete mechanical plans for makeup air and exhaust
for a balanced system. The exhaust shall be a minimum of 10 feet clear from any outside
ari intake.
51.A grease interceptor is required and the location and size must be identified on the building
permit plans for plan check.
Public Works Department
52.Parking layout shall comply with City Standard 805.
53.Adequate pavement markings and signage shall be installed to accommodate the
proposed one (1)-way circulation. Final design shall be reviewed and approved by the
Public Works Department.
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Attachment No. ZA 2
Vicinity Map
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VICINITY MAP
Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-014
PA2021-081
4100 and 4106 Newport Place Drive
Subject Property
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Attachment No. ZA 3
Parking Summary
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EXISTING PARKINGLand UseAddressNet sqftParkingCodeParkingRequiredParkingProvidedBank of America *4101 MacArthur14,764 Glidewell *4141 MacArthur67,822 4100 Office4100 Newport Place173,324 Total255,910 1/2251,138 1186Proposed Dandelion Café4106 Newport Place 1,267 1/50 NetPublic Area25TOTAL1,163 1,178 \/Existing1- Parking Provided CalculationsParking Structure 1,055Site Parking 1311,186 Existing ProvidedProposed2 - Reconfigured for Dandelion Café <8>Parking Provided 1,178 Provide with Reconfiguration with Danelion Café1,163 Spaces Required which leaves a surplus of 15 Spaces3 - Dandelion Café Parking CalculationInterior seating 674 sq ft @ 1/50 = 14 spacesOutside seating 760 x 25% = 190; 760-190 = 570674 + 570 = 1244 sq ft public area @ 1/50 = 24.88; Total required spaces 254 - 4100 Parking includes existing lobby, Deli and parking per use permit 35135.3 spaces ; 22 parking space waiver per CUP 3513* Bank of America building has only one occupant* Glidewell building has only one occupantPARKING SUMMARYDandelion Café4100/4106 Newport Place+15 Surplus23
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From:Issam Naber
To:CDD
Subject:Notice of public hearing Dandelion Cafe
Date:Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:02:05 AM
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content is safe.
To whom it may concern:
Address 4106 Newport Place drive is a parking structure. What tenants are associated with
address 4106?
4106 Newport Place Drive is a parking structure that is part of address 4100 Newport PlaceDrive. Based on the location stated on the Notice 4100 and 4106 Newport Place Drive is this
considered the same building?
Thank you,Issam Naber
Zoning Administrator - August 26, 2021
Item No. 2a Additional Materials Received Dandelion Café Minor Use Permit (PA2021-081)