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City Council Staff Report
April 26, 2022
Agenda Item No. 13
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,
jampbell@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3210
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for April 21, 2022
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2022
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the March 17, 2022, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission considered the draft minutes and suggested edits from
a member of the public. The amended minutes were approved by the following
vote.
AYES: Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene and
Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Approved with edits
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 TENNIS CLUBHOUSE GRILL APPEAL (PA2021-210)
Site Location: 1602 East Coast Highway, 5 and 11 Clubhouse Drive
SUMMARY: An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on December 16, 2021, to approve
a minor use permit for an alcohol license within the existing lounge area of the Tennis
Clubhouse. The applicant requests a Type 41 (On -Sale Beer & Wine — Eating Place)
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License. The business will offer packaged food,
light meals, and snacks as an accessory concession to the recreational tennis club.
The concession space would primarily serve members and guests of the Tennis Club.
No construction, late hours (after 11:00 p.m.), live entertainment, or dancing are
proposed.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the project as
recommended by the following vote.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene and
Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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Planning Commission Agenda Report for April 21, 2022
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ACTION: Approved as recommended
ITEM NO. 3 PARK NEWPORT ROCK FALL MITIGATION (PA2021-099)
Site Location: 500 Park Newport Drive
SUMMARY: Request for a coastal development permit to allow for the installation of rock fall
mitigation consisting of anchored mesh, K -rail barriers, and temporary tarps in select
locations to prevent rock fall and landslide debris from impacting Back Bay Drive
below the Park Newport community. The project also includes the installation of
solider piles supporting two existing residential structures (Building 4 & Unit 4830)
within Park Newport to mitigate against landslide risk.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and approved the project as
recommended by the following vote.
AYES:
Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Koetting, Lowrey, Rosene and
Weigand
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ACTION: Approved as recommended
STUDY SESSION:
ITEM NO. 4 SENATE BILL 9 OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION (PA2021-277)
Site Location: Citywide
SUMMARY: Staff will provide the Planning Commission a presentation and discussion
regarding proposed amendments to Titles 19 (Subdivisions) and 20 (Planning and
Zoning) implementing Senate Bill No. 9 (SB 9). Effective on January 1, 2022,
SB 9 enacted changes to state law that generally allow ministerial subdivisions
and the construction of up to two units for lots that are designated for single-family
use.
Commissioner Rosene recused himself due to a conflict. The Planning
Commission reviewed a report and presentation by Staff and received public
comments. Feedback was provided to staff.
The proposed amendment will be presented to the Planning Commission at a
future public hearing tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2022.
ACTION: No action was taken
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Agenda Item No. 13
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
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.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. 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. 2 TENNIS CLUBHOUSE GRILL APPEAL (PA2021-210)
Site Location: 1602 East Coast Highway, 5 and 11 Clubhouse Drive
Summary:
An appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision on December 16, 2021, to approve a minor use
permit for an alcohol license within the existing lounge area of the Tennis Clubhouse. The applicant
requests a Type 41 (On -Sale Beer & Wine — Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)
License. The business will offer packaged food, light meals, and snacks as an accessory concession
to the recreational tennis club. The concession space would primarily serve members and guests of
the Tennis Club. No construction, late hours (after 11:00 p.m.), live entertainment, or dancing are
proposed.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") pursuant to pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) 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 Resolution No. PC2022-006 affirming, in part the decision of the Zoning
Administrator and approving with modifications Minor Use Permit No. UP2021-033 with
the attached Findings and Conditions (Attachment No. PC 1).
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ITEM NO. 3 PARK NEWPORT ROCK FALL MITIGATION (PA2021-099)
Site Location: 5000 Park Newport Drive
Summary:
Request for a coastal development permit to allow for the installation of rock fall mitigation consisting
of anchored mesh, K -rail barriers, and temporary tarps in select locations to prevent rock fall and
landslide debris from impacting Back Bay Drive below the Park Newport community. The project also
includes the installation of solider piles supporting two existing residential structures (Building 4 &
Unit 4830) within Park Newport to mitigate against landslide risk.
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") pursuant to pursuant to Section 15269 (c) (the activity is necessary to prevent or
mitigate an emergency) and section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
3. Waive City Council Policy L-6, Encroachments in Public Rights -of -Way, to retain existing
non-compliant private improvements within the Back Bay Drive public right-of-way
consisting of three sections of temporary k -rail that encroach in excess of 1 -foot into the
40 -foot wide Back Bay Drive public right-of-way or taller than 36 -inches in height; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. PC2022-007 approving Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-
001 (Attachment No. PC 1).
VIII. STUDY SESSION
ITEM NO. 4 SENATE BILL 9 OVERVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION (PA2021-277)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
Staff will provide the Planning Commission a presentation and discussion regarding proposed
amendments to Titles 19 (Subdivisions) and 20 (Planning and Zoning) implementing Senate Bill No.
9 (SB 9). Effective on January 1, 2022, SB 9 enacted changes to state law that generally allow
ministerial subdivisions and the construction of up to two units for lots that are designated for single-
family use.
Recommended Action:
Review and provide input and direction to staff.
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 — Adjourn Meeting to May 12, 2022.
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