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June 28, 2023 Mr. James Campbell Deputy Community Development Director Community Development Department 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Subject: Amendment to Newport Village Planned Community Development Plan Dear Mr. Campbell: CAA Planning (CAA), on behalf of Irvine Company, is pleased to submit an application for an amendment to the Newport Village Planned Community Development Plan (PC Text). The PC Text was established by the City of Newport Beach to address land use designations and regulations within the Newport Village Newport Village Planned Community (Community). The PC Text was initially adopted in 1983, and subsequently amended in 1992, and 1995, and 2009. The proposed PC Text amendment detailed herein is to allow for a general update of the entire PC Text to reflect the existing conditions of the Community which is now fully developed. It will also identify specific changes to the Development Standards for the Retail sub-area regarding outdoor patio areas and signage. Section V - Retail The proposed revisions to Section V are detailed below: 1. The definition of “Gross Floor Area” is proposed to be amended consistent with the City of Newport Beach Zoning Code definitions (page 8 of the attached redline PC Text). 2. The definition of “Restaurant” is proposed to be amended consistent with the City of Newport Beach Zoning Code Section 20.70.020 (page 8 of the attached redline PC Text). 3. Subsection A. Permitted Uses is proposed with added language for uses consistent with Newport Beach Zoning Code Section 20.20.020. (page 9 of the attached redline PC Text) 4. Subsection B. Site Plan Review Required is proposed to be removed because the retail center is now fully constructed. (page 8 of the attached redline PC Text) 5. Subsection C. is proposed to be removed because it is unnecessary. Subsection A.6 Permitted Uses adequately addresses uses permitted subject to the City of Newport Beach Zoning Code. (page 9 of the attached redline PC Text) 6. Subsection D. Development Standards is proposed with language to clarify consistency with City of Newport Beach calculation of Gross Floor Area. (page 9 and 10 of the attached redline PC Text) General Plan
General Plan Policy LU 5.2.1 requires new development within existing commercial districts, centers, and corridors complement existing uses and exhibit a high level of architectural and site design. The proposed changes are more in line with the Municipal Code and will allow the existing
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retail development to continue to complement the surrounding existing uses. General Plan Policy LU 5.2.2 requires that commercial uses adjoining residential neighborhoods be designed to be compatible and minimize impacts. The proposed changes will allow the existing retail development to reduce impacts to the adjoining residential neighborhood.
City Charter Section 423
The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan. It does not propose an increase in the development limits or an increase in traffic trips. City Charter Section 423 does not apply to this amendment.
Zoning Code
The Zoning Code allows amendments to a Planned Community District development plan through the same procedure specified for the adoption of the development plan.
CEQA
The proposed PC Amendment is consistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” exemption. This exemption applies “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The proposed PC Amendment incorporates updates consistent with previously approved actions, makes minor corrections or clarifications and includes changes in the development standards that mirror the Zoning Code. No new construction will occur as a result of the transfer. In addition, the intensity is within the development limits established in the City’s General Plan and will not increase the overall intensity allowed by the General Plan. unchanged. The project is consistent with the General Plan for the reasons outlined above and will not result in impacts to the environment.
The enclosed application includes the City’s Planning Application form, an authorization letter from Irvine Company allowing CAA to act as a representative for the project, and a check payable to the City of Newport Beach in the amount of $8,118.00 ($7,000 for PC Amendment and $518 for public hearing fees) to establish a deposit account for the Planned Community amendment. In addition, we have included a full copy of the Planned Community Development Plan as proposed and a set of the amended pages only, both in track changes format.
We appreciate the City’s consideration of this amendment to Newport Village PC. Please do not hesitate to call us at (949) 581-2888 with any questions.
Sincerely,
CAA PLANNING, INC
Shawna L. Schaffner Chief Executive Officer
Mr. James Campbell June 28, 2023
Page 3 of 3 Attachments: Planning Application Proposed Amended Planned Community Development Plan Proposed Planned Community Development Plan (Amended pages only in Track Changes) Radius Map and Noticing Labels Letter of Authorization Deposit Check